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Sun Ra: Joyful Noise

Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United States

There will be a showing of the documentary Sun Ra: A Joyful Noise on February 16 at 6 PM in the Carnegie Library auditorium. The Sun Ra Arkestra is one of the earliest personifications of Afrofuturism in music. Sun RA used music and performance to deliver a social critique of American society to alter the […]

Event Series Drop-in Art for Kids

Drop-in Art for Kids

Spring Arbor Branch 122 Star Rd., Spring Arbor, MI, United States

Kids ages 5-12 can drop in at the Spring Arbor Branch from 3-4 PM to create an art project. Supplies provided. Winter Dates: January 11 & 25 February 8 & 22

Event Series African American Genealogy

African American Genealogy

Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United States

Join local historian Laurie Perkins on February 11 at 10 AM at the Carnegie Library for a presentation on using Census Records, Maps and Atlases to discover early African American settlers in Cambridge Township. In case of inclement weather, this event will be rescheduled to February 18 at 10 AM. The Jackson County Genealogical Society […]

Parliament-Funkadelic: One Nation Under A Groove

Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United States

There will be a showing of the documentary Parliament-Funkadelic: One Nation Under a Groove on February 25 at 2 PM in the Carnegie Library auditorium. About the documentary: Parliament-Funkadelic: One Nation Under A Groove was broadcast in the USA on PBS in October 2005 as part of the Independent Lens series. The documentary chronicles the development […]

Event Series Eastern Branch Storytime

Eastern Branch Storytime

Eastern Branch 3125 E. Michigan Ave., Jackson, MI, United States

JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Eastern Branch Storytime: Tuesdays, 11 AM (ages 0-5) Storytimes will run weekly from January 9 to March 3.

Event Series Parma Branch Storytime

Parma Branch Storytime

Parma Branch 102 Church St., Parma, MI, United States

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 Storytime: Wednesdays, 1-5 PM (ages 0-5). Stop by and look for a staff member wearing the “share a story” button and ask them to share a storytime with you. Storytimes will run […]

Event Series Springport Branch Storytime

Springport Branch Storytime

Springport Branch 116 Mechanic St., Springport, MI, United States

JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Springport Branch Storytime: Thursdays, 1-5 PM (ages 0-5). Stop by and look for a staff member wearing the “share a story” button and ask them to share a storytime with you. Storytimes will run […]

Cancelled: Making History: WWI Hello Girls

Carnegie Library Jackson, MI, United States

*Update: Due to branch closings, this event has been cancelled.* Join storyteller Lois Keel as she tells the story of "Hello Girl" Oleda Joure Christides, a phone operator during the First World War. Oleda was a teenage in Michigan during the war and engaged in the 60 year fight for operators to achieve veteran status.

Senior Connection

Summit Branch 104 W. Bird Street, Jackson, MI, United States

Join at Community Coffee Time on March 7 at 2 PM at the Summit Branch to learn about resources available to seniors and adults 50+ in Jackson County including meal programs, enrichment activities and more! Presented by Laurie Mead, Department on Aging Enrichment Specialist.

Game Day at Napoleon

Napoleon Branch 6755 Brooklyn rd., Napoleon, MI, United States

Join us at the Napoleon Branch to take a break and play a game like bingo, cards or a board game!