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National Library Week
National Library Week
National Library Week is April 23-29! This year's theme "There's More to the Story" is a reminder that JDL offers more than just books - literacy programs, museum passes, STEM kits and Reader's Advisory, to name a few. Keep an eye on our social media channels next week as we feature the staff and departments that help keep the […]
National Library Week
National Library Week
National Library Week is April 23-29! This year's theme "There's More to the Story" is a reminder that JDL offers more than just books - literacy programs, museum passes, STEM kits and Reader's Advisory, to name a few. Keep an eye on our social media channels next week as we feature the staff and departments that help keep the […]
National Library Week
National Library Week
National Library Week is April 23-29! This year's theme "There's More to the Story" is a reminder that JDL offers more than just books - literacy programs, museum passes, STEM kits and Reader's Advisory, to name a few. Keep an eye on our social media channels next week as we feature the staff and departments that help keep the […]
National Library Week
National Library Week
National Library Week is April 23-29! This year's theme "There's More to the Story" is a reminder that JDL offers more than just books - literacy programs, museum passes, STEM kits and Reader's Advisory, to name a few. Keep an eye on our social media channels next week as we feature the staff and departments that help keep the […]
National Library Week
National Library Week
National Library Week is April 23-29! This year's theme "There's More to the Story" is a reminder that JDL offers more than just books - literacy programs, museum passes, STEM kits and Reader's Advisory, to name a few. Keep an eye on our social media channels next week as we feature the staff and departments that help keep the […]
National Library Week
National Library Week
National Library Week is April 23-29! This year's theme "There's More to the Story" is a reminder that JDL offers more than just books - literacy programs, museum passes, STEM kits and Reader's Advisory, to name a few. Keep an eye on our social media channels next week as we feature the staff and departments that help keep the […]
National Library Week
National Library Week
National Library Week is April 23-29! This year's theme "There's More to the Story" is a reminder that JDL offers more than just books - literacy programs, museum passes, STEM kits and Reader's Advisory, to name a few. Keep an eye on our social media channels next week as we feature the staff and departments that help keep the […]
Blood Drive
Blood Drive
Join us for a blood drive in the Carnegie Library auditorium on April 25 from 10 AM – 3 PM. Appointments are preferred, however walk-ins are accepted. Sign up for an appointment here. This event is presented by Versiti Blood Center of Michigan. For eligibility guidelines and blood donation FAQs, click here.
Henrietta Branch Storytime
Henrietta Branch Storytime
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Henrietta Branch Storytime: Tuesdays, 11 AM (ages 3-5) Storytimes will run weekly. Winter: January 9 to March 3 Spring: March 6 to April 28
Community Coffee Time
Community Coffee Time
Join us for a cup of coffee and some conversation! Summit Branch: Tuesdays, 2-4 PM and Wednesdays, 5-7 PM (Click here for the Summit Branch activities schedule.)
Read with Our FURiend Maia
Read with Our FURiend Maia
Come meet therapy dog Maia and enjoy reading to a FURiend or hear a story read to you. Ask Kay (Maia's owner) to share stories about Maia's adventures, get book suggestions and take home activities. Reading to a furry friend can help young readers gain confidence while reading. Intended for ages 3 to 12. Spring […]
Rescue Read Along
Rescue Read Along
Join us to read to some of the dogs at the Jackson County Animal Shelter! Space is limited and registration is required. Children are welcome to participate, however they need an adult to accompany them.
Meijer Branch Storytime
Meijer Branch Storytime
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Meijer Branch Storytime: Wednesdays, 11 AM (ages 3-5) Storytimes will run weekly. Winter: January 9 to March 3 Spring: March 6 to April 28
Twisted Stitchers 2.0
Twisted Stitchers 2.0
Join your friends at the Hanover Branch to learn how to crochet, starting with learning simple stitches, and making a dish cloth. We will provide a skein of yarn and a crochet hook to the first 9 people who participate. Space is limited. To register, call the branch at 517-905-1399. Please note, we will […]
Author Visit with Roger Yoder
Author Visit with Roger Yoder
Calling all Detroit Tigers fans! Stop by the Brooklyn Branch on Wednesday, April 26 from 3-5:45 PM to meet local author Roger Yoder and learn about his book, My Detroit Tiger: Michigan's Favorite Sports Team.
Community Coffee Time
Community Coffee Time
Join us for a cup of coffee and some conversation! Summit Branch: Tuesdays, 2-4 PM and Wednesdays, 5-7 PM (Click here for the Summit Branch activities schedule.)
Author Talk with Kari Gunter-Seymour
Author Talk with Kari Gunter-Seymour
To celebrate National Poetry Month, we invite you to join us for "Where I Come From, it's Pronounced App-pa-lach-a," a virtual talk presented by Ohio Poet Laureate Kari Gunter-Seymour. This event will take place at 6 PM, April 26 on Zoom. A recording of the program will also be available until May 3 on JDL's […]
Carnegie Library Storytime
Carnegie Library Storytime
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Carnegie Library Storytime: Thursdays, 10 AM (ages 0-5) Storytimes will run weekly. Winter: January 9 to March 3 Spring: March 6 to April 28
Computer Classes
Computer Classes
Join us at the Carnegie Library on the 2nd and 4th Thursday on the month to learn basic computer skills.
Brooklyn Branch Storytime
Brooklyn Branch Storytime
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Brooklyn Branch Storytime: Thursdays, 11 AM (ages 0-5) Storytimes will run weekly. Winter: January 9 to March 3 Spring: March 6 to April 28
Grass Lake Branch Storytime
Grass Lake Branch Storytime
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Grass Lake Branch Storytime: Thursdays, 11 AM (ages 3-5) Storytimes will run weekly. Winter: January 9 to March 3 Spring: March 6 to April 28
Spring Arbor Branch Storytime
Spring Arbor Branch Storytime
JDL storytimes offer age-appropriate books, music, and activities for babies, toddlers, families, and young children. Most importantly, they help develop everyone’s imaginations! Spring Arbor Branch Storytime: Thursdays, 11 AM (ages 2-5). K.J. the Corgi will join us for storytime at the Spring Arbor Branch each week! Storytimes will run weekly. Winter: January 9 to March 3 […]
Crazy Craft Creations
Crazy Craft Creations
Create a different craft every month at the Spring Arbor Branch. Space is limited, please call 517-750-2030 to register. Dates (all sessions take place at 5:30 PM): March 16, April 27, May 25 This program is intended for adults.
Accessing Genealogy Resources: The U.S. Census
Accessing Genealogy Resources: The U.S. Census
Learn how to use the U.S. Census to search for family records and history at the Carnegie Library on April 28 from 10 AM - 12 PM at the Carnegie Library. This program will be presented by the Jackson County Genealogical Society and will include a basic overview of resources for researching African American genealogy. […]
Mother’s Day Cards
Mother’s Day Cards
Join us at the Springport Branch to learn some creative techniques for making Mother's Day cards, including pop-up cards! All ages welcome. Call 517-905-1459 to register.
Minecraft In Real Life
Minecraft In Real Life
**All spots for this program have been filled.** Love Minecraft? Join us at the Carnegie Library for an immersive experience working together to scavenge material and craft Minecraft items. Intended for ages 9-15 and registration is required.