JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Parma Branch Summer Storytime: Mondays, 11 AM (ages 2-4)

Join us at the Hanover Branch for a book club on the third Monday of the month from 1-2 PM. Stop by or call the branch at 517-905-1399 to learn more.

Teens 13+ can join Lacina Stieber at the Spring Arbor Branch for a different art project each month featuring a variety of media and themes. Dates (all sessions at 2:30 PM): June 17, July 15 and August 12. Call 517-750-2030 to register.

Join us for a presentation exploring some of America’s National Parks with Jackson photographer, author and historian, Douglas Leffler. Douglas will cover a select number of National Parks that he and his wife Sandra visited over the years, followed by a discussion on visiting Michigan's State parks and our local parks. Dates and Locations: Summit […]

Join the Eastern Branch book club for a monthly themed discussion! Whether it's fiction or nonfiction, hardcover or digital, chapter book or graphic novel - you get to choose your own title to read and discuss based on the theme each month. Summer Dates & Themes: June 17: Animals July 15: Beach Reads August 19: […]

Join us on the third Tuesday of the month at 10 AM at GG’s Cafe to discuss a new book each month. To learn more, stop by or call either branch.

What's is like working at a National Park as a Park Ranger? How does someone become a Park Ranger? These questions and more will be answered by JDL's own Bambi Skrzynski, former National Parks Ranger. Children of all ages are encouraged to join us this summer for a presentation and Q&A about this exciting career. […]

Join us every Tuesday in June at the Meijer Branch to learn the basics of crochet! We'll be starting with the slip knot and learning basic crochet stitches. No experience necessary! All supplies provided. Call 517-788-4480 to register. Intended for adults.

Join us for a blood drive at the Meijer Branch on June 20 from 10 AM – 1:30 PM. Appointments are preferred, however walk-ins are accepted. Sign up for an appointment here. Learn about the critical need for blood donations in the summer months here. Everyone ages 21+ who attempts to donate blood will be […]

Listen to stories and play with big blocks at the Spring Arbor Branch! Intended for ages 2-5. Dates (all storytimes at 11 AM): June 6 & 20 July 11 & 25 August 8 & 22

Read the book of the month and enjoy discussion with other book club members at the Napoleon Branch. This group meets on the 3rd Thursday of the month at 2 PM. Call the branch at 517-536-4266 to learn more. Summer Dates: June 20, July 18 and August 15

What better way to achieve your reading goal this summer than to read with a dog! Join us at the Jackson County Animal Shelter to show some love to a dog in need by reading them a story. All ages are welcome, however younger children must be accompanied by an adult. Session Dates: June 20, […]

The Meijer Branch invites patrons of all ages and skill levels to enjoy an evening of gaming! Two Nintendo Switches will be provided; one for competitive games like Smash Bros. and one for casual games like Mario Kart. If there are any special requests for games, please contact the Meijer Branch at 517-788-4480 and we’ll […]

Join us for a presentation exploring some of America’s National Parks with Jackson photographer, author and historian, Douglas Leffler. Douglas will cover a select number of National Parks that he and his wife Sandra visited over the years, followed by a discussion on visiting Michigan's State parks and our local parks. Dates and Locations: Summit […]

Interested in discussing what you’re reading and get book recommendations from others? Join us on the third Friday of the month at 12 PM at the Trail Head Coffee Shop in Concord to share conversation, meet new friends and discover new interests. Call the Concord Branch at 517-905-1379 for more information.

Grand Valley State University professor Haixia Liu will run a bilingual storytime for toddlers and young children featuring stories and crafts about Chinese Zodiac Animals and Festivals. Dates: June 21, 1 PM and August 7, 1 PM Call the Eastern Branch at 517-788-4074 to register for your preferred date.

Join us for a free movie matinee and snacks at the Senior Site at the Spring Arbor Branch! All showings are at 1 PM. June 21: The Dirty Dozen (1967) July 19: The Great Debaters (2007) August 16: Jaws (1975)

Learn how to make a sourdough starter with Aaron Cole of DoughNation Bakery! Participants will learn how to start a sourdough starter as well as how to mix and shape a loaf of bread. This program is intended for teens 13+ and registration is required. Please call or stop by your branch to register. Dates and Locations: […]

Join us at the Spring Arbor Branch for a Bounce House Extravaganza! We'll have multiple inflatables and activities for the entire family to enjoy. Dave's Dogs will be selling a tasty variety of hot dogs and sides throughout the day, and the Jacktown Ukes will perform at 12 PM.

Learn how to make a sourdough starter with Aaron Cole of Doughnation Bakery! Participants will learn how to start a sourdough starter as well as how to mix and shape a loaf of bread. This program is intended for adults and registration is required. Please call or stop by your branch to register. Sessions: Concord Branch: […]