Explore the world of Fungi with Albion’s Kids ‘N’ Stuff Museum! Kids ages 7-13 will learn about the parts of a mushroom, participate in a “mushroom dissection,” and then use their mushroom to create a piece of art.
Registration is required from this program. Please call or stop by your branch to register.
Dates and Locations:
- Carnegie Library: July 15, 1:30 PM
- Concord Branch: July 16, 11:30 AM
- Eastern Branch: July 17, 6 PM
- Brooklyn Branch: July 18, 11:30 AM
- Grass Lake Branch (held at the Grass Lake Township Hall): July 19, 1 PM
This event is part of Summer Discover programming.
Join us at the Brooklyn Branch to learn about how to get started foraging with Rachel Mifsud from Will Forage for Food. Rachel will cover foraging basics such as why forage, what things do you need to think about, and where do you start learning.
Time for questions and answers will also be available.
Join us on January 20 at 1 PM at the Spring Arbor Branch to learn the basics of beekeeping with local beekeeper Matt Hill!
*Update: Due to branch closings, this event has been rescheduled for March 25 at 12:30 PM.**
Join us on March 25 at 12:30 PM at the Spring Arbor Branch to learn the basics of beekeeping with local beekeeper Matt Hill!
Tails & Trails is back this summer! This program runs July 15-August 30 and is an opportunity for the entire family to discover the wildlife right here in Jackson.
Stop by any JDL branch starting July 15 to pick up a passport with instructions for exploring the Dahlem Center and information on the animals you might find on the trails. Passports will also be available at the Dahlem Center, if you’d like to save an extra step!
*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.
*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.
Earth Hour is held every year on the last Saturday in March at 8:30 PM. People all over the world switch off their lights to show support for the planet.
Stop by any JDL branch March 21-26 to pick up an activity kit with information about activities to do with the whole family during lights out, as well as information on other ways to support the earth.
Available while supplies last.
Earth Hour is held every year on the last Saturday in March at 8:30 PM. People all over the world switch off their lights to show support for the planet.
Stop by any JDL branch March 21-26 to pick up an activity kit with information about activities to do with the whole family during lights out, as well as information on other ways to support the earth.
Available while supplies last.
Earth Hour is held every year on the last Saturday in March at 8:30 PM. People all over the world switch off their lights to show support for the planet.
Stop by any JDL branch March 21-26 to pick up an activity kit with information about activities to do with the whole family during lights out, as well as information on other ways to support the earth.
Available while supplies last.
