Create your own Whale Tail keychain! Stop by any JDL branch starting August 1 to pick up a craft kit. A video tutorial will be available on our Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Intended for older kids and teens. Available while supplies last.
National Teen Lock-IN 2022
Enjoy a night of fun for the National Teen Lock-IN at the Spring Arbor Branch! We’ll have author chats, food, video games, crafts, a photo scavenger hunt and more.
Space is limited, please register at the Spring Arbor Branch or by calling 517-750-2030.
Soap Making at the Eastern Branch
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
Register here
Meijer Branch: July 26, 10 AM
Register here
To learn more about Summer Reading Program and other SRP events, click here.
Soap Making at the Meijer Branch
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.
Soap Making at the Carnegie Library
Join us for a natural ingredient soap making class at the Carnegie Library! 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
Meijer Branch: July 26, 10 AM
Register here
Eastern Branch: July 26, 6 PM
Register here
To learn more about Summer Reading Program and other SRP events, click here.
Soap Making at the Brooklyn Branch
Join us for a natural ingredient soap making class at the Brooklyn 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:
Carnegie Library: June 29, 2 PM
Register here
Meijer Branch: July 26, 10 AM
Register here
Eastern Branch: July 26, 6 PM
Register here
To learn more about Summer Reading Program and other SRP events, click here.
Craftivism: A Creative Approach to Mental Health
This program allows teens to take negative thoughts and make something beautiful out of it using watercolors. Supply kits will be available at all JDL branches beginning January 24, while supplies last. An instructional video will be available on JDL’s Facebook page and YouTube channel.
Healthy Habits for Teens
Join us every Wednesday from June 30-August 18 to discuss nutrition, cooking and physical activity tips with other teens. You can attend all 8 sessions, or pick and choose which ones you’re interested in.
June 30: Food Groups and Nutrients
July 7: Physical Activity – How and Why?
July 14: Snacking Tips
July 21: Hidden Sugars
July 28: Budgeting and Eating Out
August 4: Cooking Skills
August 11: Physical Activity – Let’s Move!
August 18: Meal Planning for a Healthy Lifestyle
To register, click here.
Virtual Dungeons & Dragons
Teens ages 13-18 are invited to join us for a virtual Dungeons & Dragons game on the JDL Discord server. The game will start at 1 PM, with a pre-game session at 12 PM for teens who are new to the game and want to learn, or need help making a character. This is a pre-made adventure, so it’s a great opportunity for teens who have always wanted to learn how to play, but haven’t had the chance.
Teens must be registered with the JDL Discord server to participate. Learn more and register here.
JDL Book Boxes Sign-Up
This free subscription-like service will provide your children, aged 10-18, with a selection of materials based on your preferred options!
These materials will be yours to keep, so you don’t need to worry about returning them to the library.
Due to the amount of interest in this program, registration will open once per month for the next month’s subscription box. You must sign up every month to receive a box the following month.
We have a limited number of boxes available, so sign up soon! Registration for February boxes will run January 11-17 and may close early if all slots are filled.
Please note, boxes are sent out approximately 6 weeks after sign-up. In addition, current delays in the postal service may mean that boxes take longer to arrive. For questions, contact the Youth Services Department at youthservices@myjdl.com.