Meet us on the Carnegie Library front lawn for some chaos painting! We’ll have canvases, acrylic paint, brushes, all you need to bring is creativity and clothes you don’t mind possibly getting paint on.
This is an all ages program to simply let your creativity flow. Supplies are limited, and available on a first come, first serve basis.
*Update: Due to emergency maintenance, this exhibit has been postponed. Stay tuned for new dates.*
Nature in Focus is a photography show celebrating the natural beauty in Jackson, featuring photographs taken by Jackson residents. This exhibit will be on display at the Ella Sharp Museum Pop-Up Gallery.
Nature in Focus is presented by Jackson District Library, The Dahlem Center, and Ella Sharp Museum.
The Dahlem Center
The Dahlem Center – also known as Jackson’s Nature Place – is a nature center nonprofit with 300 acres of land and over 5 miles of trails open to the public every day from dawn to dusk. The Dahlem Center provides outdoor experiences and environment education to all ages through programs including summer day camp, school programs and a community garden.
Ella Sharp Museum
Ella Sharp Museum provides opportunities for everyone to explore, engage in, and enjoy history, science, and the arts. Operating 11 buildings on six acres, Ella Sharp Museum features both permanent and changing exhibits as well as community events, art classes and family-friendly shows at the Hurst Planetarium.
Join us for a natural ingredient soap making class at the Eastern Branch! Not only will patrons learn how to make soap from scratch, but they will learn about the scientific processes oils and lye undergo to become soap.
This program is presented by Dancing Crane and intended for ages 15+. Space is limited and registration is required.
Additional dates for this program:
Brooklyn Branch: June 29, 11 AM
Register here
Carnegie Library: June 29, 2 PM
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Meijer Branch: July 26, 10 AM
Register here
To learn more about Summer Reading Program and other SRP events, click here.
Join us for a natural ingredient soap making class at the Meijer Branch! Not only will patrons learn how to make soap from scratch, but they will learn about the scientific processes oils and lye undergo to become soap.
This program is presented by Dancing Crane and intended for ages 15+. Space is limited and registration is required.
Additional dates for this program:
Brooklyn Branch: June 29, 11 AM
Register here
Carnegie Library: June 29, 2 PM
Register here
Eastern Branch: July 26, 6 PM
Register here
To learn more about Summer Reading Program and other SRP events, click here.
Join the Grass Lake Branch to explore seashells, feathers and other treasures at the Whistlestop Depot Park! Explore science, math and engineering with these beachy-themed, hands-on activities.
This program is presented by Sloan Museum and intended for ages 4-7. Space is limited and registration is required. Please note: Registration is only required for children who will be participating. Accompanying parents/guardians do not need to register.
To learn more about Summer Reading Program and other SRP events, click here.
Join the Summit Branch to explore seashells, feathers and other treasures at the Vandercook Lake Lions Club! Explore science, math and engineering with these beachy-themed, hands-on activities.
This program is presented by Sloan Museum and intended for ages 4-7. Space is limited and registration is required. Please note: Registration is only required for children who will be participating. Accompanying parents/guardians do not need to register.
To learn more about Summer Reading Program and other SRP events, click here.
Join us to explore seashells, feathers and other treasures at the Carnegie Library! Explore science, math and engineering with these beachy-themed, hands-on activities.
This program is presented by Sloan Museum and intended for ages 4-7. Space is limited and registration is required. Please note: Registration is only required for children who will be participating. Accompanying parents/guardians do not need to register.
To learn more about Summer Reading Program and other SRP events, click here.
Join us to explore seashells, feathers and other treasures at the Concord Branch! Explore science, math and engineering with these beachy-themed, hands-on activities.
This program is presented by Sloan Museum and intended for ages 4-7. Space is limited and registration is required. Please note: Registration is only required for children who will be participating. Accompanying parents/guardians do not need to register.
To learn more about Summer Reading Program and other SRP events, click here.
Join us to explore seashells, feathers and other treasures at the Eastern Branch! Explore science, math and engineering with these beachy-themed, hands-on activities.
This program is presented by Sloan Museum and intended for ages 4-7. Space is limited and registration is required. Please note: Registration is only required for children who will be participating. Accompanying parents/guardians do not need to register.
To learn more about Summer Reading Program and other SRP events, click here.
Join us to explore seashells, feathers and other treasures at the Henrietta Township building! Explore science, math and engineering with these beachy-themed, hands-on activities.
This program is presented by Sloan Museum and intended for ages 4-7. Space is limited and registration is required. Please note: Registration is only required for children who will be participating. Accompanying parents/guardians do not need to register.
To learn more about Summer Reading Program and other SRP events, click here.