Jackson District Library

08/31/2026

Celebrating 120 years of history! 🎉

Check out this WILX interview with our Local History Librarian, Nathaniel Arndt, as he discusses the story of Andrew Carnegie's connection to our library and looks back on 120 years of serving Jackson. Give it a watch and celebrate this milestone with us!

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08/31/2026

Think you know what's growing in your backyard? 🍄

Join us during the month of September for a fall foraging class. Discover common plants, learn how to forage safely, explore recipes, and more!

Click here to view upcoming events: https://myjdl.libcal.com/calendar

08/30/2026

Happy 229th Birthday to Mary Shelley! 📖⚡

Mary Shelley was born on this day in 1797 and by age 18 she'd already written Frankenstein, arguably the first true sci-fi novel. Stop by the library to check out her masterpiece or one of the many adaptations it inspired!

08/30/2026

Here’s a look at what’s coming up this week at JDL! 📚

Learn more about these events at: https://myjdl.libcal.com/calendar

08/28/2026

50 episodes down! 🎧🎉

We're celebrating our podcast crew's 50th episode milestone. The team looks back at some of their favorite books and movies and share what they're most excited to dive into next. Tune in to hear their picks!

Listen when the episode drops on Spotify, Amazon Music, or online at 5 PM https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jdluntitled

08/27/2026

Another great year at the Civil War Muster! Thanks to everyone who stopped by this past weekend to say "hi" and learn about library services.

08/27/2026

Beam yourself over to the library for Star Trek Trivia! 🖖

Join us at the Eastern Branch Tuesday, September 1st from 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM for an out-of-this-world trivia night celebrating everything Star Trek! Bring your crew, test your knowledge, and see who takes home bragging rights as the ultimate Trekkie.

Find out more at: https://myjdl.libcal.com/event/17304166

08/27/2026

Looking for a new favorite read or watch? 📚🎬

JDL Picks takes the guesswork out of what's next. Receive curated choices based on your personal preferences. Why spend time hunting for the next perfect pick when JDL Staff is here to help!

Discover what's next: https://myjdl.com/explore/jdl-picks

08/26/2026

How far have you traveled with JDL? ✈️🌎

From beach reads on vacation to audiobooks on your commute, JDL goes wherever you do. Tell us the farthest place a library book, movie, or resource has traveled with you. We'd love to see your stories in the comments!

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day AND the first day of school for JPS Students! 🐶📚

This good boy is celebrating both by cracking open a book of his own. Whether you're sending kids back to school or just here for the pup content, we hope today's a great one! Stop by JDL for all your back-to-school needs and reads.