Exploring Our National Parks

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 Branch: June 17, 6 PM
  • Spring Arbor Branch: June 20, 5:30 PM
  • Carnegie Library: June 29, 3 PM
  • Brooklyn Branch: July 22, 6 PM

Intended for adults. No registration required.

This event is part of Summer Discover programming.

After Hours Board Game Night

Enjoy an evening of board games at the Carnegie Library!

You can bring a board game or borrow one of ours to play – just make sure to arrive before we close the doors to the public at 6 PM!

Intended for adults.

¿Cómo se dice…?

Did you learn Spanish in school, college or on a trip abroad? Haven’t practiced in years and feeling a little “rusty”? Enjoy refreshing your memory and practicing conversational Spanish at the Summit Branch!

Register by calling the Summit Branch at 517-783-4030.

Class Dates (all sessions at 5 PM): June 10 & 24, July 8 & 22, August 5 & 19
Intended for adults. This is not a beginner’s class and some prior experience with Spanish is recommended.

Crazy Craft Creations

Joins us to get creative with a different craft project each month at the Spring Arbor Branch.

Call 517-750-2030 to register. Intended for teens & adults.

Summer Dates: June 6, July 18, August 15 (You must register for each session you would like to attend)

Crafts at Carnegie

Join us at the Carnegie Library for a new craft each month!

Summer Dates: June 2, July 7, August 4

Call 517-905-1339 to register. Ages 14+.

String Art

Get creative at the Summit Branch and create a string art design on a wooden plaque.

Intended for teens and adults. Call 517-783-4030 to register.

Crafts at Carnegie

Join us at the Carnegie Library for a monthly craft class!

April: Decoupaged Flower Pots

May: String Art Vase

Intended for ages 14+. Call 517-905-1339 to register.

Books & Brews

Join us for pizza and drinks at 127 Brewing on the first Wednesday of the month at 6 PM as we discuss books chosen by the group.

To learn more, contact the Adult Services at (517) 905-1399 or adultservices@myjdl.com.

Eastern Branch Book Club

Join us at the Eastern Branch on the third Monday of the month at 6 PM to talk about the monthly book group pick!

Stop by or call the branch at 517-788-4074 to learn more.

Upcoming Titles:

March – The Girl on the Train by Paula Hawkins
April – Dissonance by Jonathan Brown
May – Little Black Lies by Sharon Bolton