JDL All Access

Did you know that Jackson District Library’s collection branches out to digital options?

Come to Carnegie for a guided tour of OverDrive, Libby, Hoopla, and RBDigital. All levels of tech users are welcome. Bring your own device or practice on one of ours.

Registration and a valid library card required. Let us know what device you are bringing when you register.

Intended for adults.

Contact Adult Services at (517) 788-4087 or adultservices@myjdl.com for more information.

Napoleon Book Club

Join us at the Napoleon Branch as we discuss…

Thursday, September 20 at 2 p.m.
Slade House by David Mitchell

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Stop by the Napoleon Branch to check out a copy of this month’s title.

Intended for adults.

Tail Waggin’ Tutors

Calling all kids: Wag your way down to the Eastern Branch to read to a TDI certified dog. 

Reading to a dog is a great opportunity for kids who aren’t so sure about reading. Borrow one of our books or bring one of your own!

Intended for kids.

StoryWalk® at Hanover

Calling families, students, teachers, and the Hanover Community! Join us at Hanover Elementary and Finish at the Hanover Branch!

Promote reading and wellness in a fun new way with a story walk! Stroll around the community and read a book.

You are invited to join the Hanover Branch for a special Hanover Community StoryWalk featuring the book, Mighty, Mighty Construction Site by Sherri Duskey Rinker. Image result for mighty mighty construction site

Take a walk from Hanover Elementary to the Hanover Branch Library as you read the pages of the book. Enjoy discussing the delightful story with others along the way. Participate in a group book discussion and activities when you reach the library. Activities and crafts will remain in the library all week during open hours.

StoryWalk is a great opportunity to join the community, library, school, and families together to encourage literacy in a fun, interactive way.

Contact the Hanover Branch at (517) 905-1399 for more information.

The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service owned by Mrs. Ferguson. This resource is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Library of Michigan.

Concord Book Jackets Coffee Hour

Join the Concord Branch for a book discussion with coffee and dessert! 

Contact the branch at (517) 905-1379 for upcoming titles or just bring a book you want to share.

Intended for adults.

The Eastside Page Turners

Come on over to the Eastern Branch as we read and discuss a book a month! Love it, loathe it, or couldn’t care less, all opinions are welcome!

Call the Eastern Branch at (517) 788-4087 if interested in joining up with the Eastside Page Turners!

Intended for adults.

The first meeting will involve book selections.

The Eastside Page Turners

Come on over to the Eastern Branch Every 3rd Monday at 6:00 p.m. as we read and discuss a book a month! Love it, loathe it, or couldn’t care less, all opinions are welcome!

Call the Eastern Branch at (517) 788-4074 if interested in joining up with the Eastside Page Turners!

Intended for adults.

The first meeting will involve book selections.

Storybook Blocks

Come on out to the Summit Branch to make a storybook block!

Make your own one-of-a-kind storybook block from recycled book pages. It’s a perfect gift for a baby

Reservations are required. Call the Summit Branch at (517) 783-4030 to reserve your spot!

Intended for adults.

Storybook Blocks

Come on out to the Henrietta Branch to make a storybook block!

Make your own one-of-a-kind storybook block from recycled book pages. It’s a perfect gift for a baby

Reservations are required. Call the Henrietta Branch at (517) 769-6537 to reserve your spot!

Intended for adults.

StoryWalk® at Summit

Join us at the Summit Branch!

Promote reading and wellness in a fun new way with a story walk!

A story walk uses a laminated, deconstructed picture book, mounted onto poles and placed in an outdoor area where visitors stroll and read.

This month’s book is Feathers For Lunch by Lois Ehlert. Image result for feathers for lunch

Please call the Summit Branch at (517) 783-4030 for more information. The event takes place during Branch’s open hours.

The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT and developed in collaboration with the Kellogg Hubbard Library. StoryWalk® is a registered service owned by Mrs. Ferguson. This resource is supported in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services administered by the Library of Michigan.

This is also a Braille Enhanced StoryWalk®.