Events of Wednesday, April 15, 2026

Meijer Cinema Club – Classic Movie Screenings.  Experience the communal joy of classic cinema with the Meijer Cinema Club – screening critically acclaimed, culturally significant films every Wednesday evening here in the Community Room from 5 to 7:30 PM!  Today’s film:  “Paper Moon” (1973).  We encourage bringing blankets/cushions for comfort and some snacks to enjoy during the screening. We hope to see you there!

Discover 4-H, including an Intro to Animal Care. Join us Wednesday, April 15 from 3:30 to 4:30 PM.  Intended for ages 5-19.  Adults interested in getting involved with 4H are also invited!  Join Hayley, Jackson County 4-H Program Coordinator, Michigan State University Extension for a one-hour introduction to Jackson County 4-H and the basics to animal care. Participants will explore what 4-H offers in Jackson County, gain a beginner overview of animal care fundamentals, and learn how youth 5-19 and adults interested in volunteering can get involved in the local 4-H community.  Napoleon Branch, Jackson District Library.

East Jackson Schools Student Art Show.  Join the Eastern Branch in celebrating the creativity and skills of the East Jackson Elementary school students. The students will have an exhibit of their art created throughout the year in the Community Room at the Eastern Branch, Jackson District Library.

Pathways of Patriotism: Exploring Jackson County’s Revolutionary Roots.  This exhibit is a signature initiative of the Jackson County Michigan Historical Society, created to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary and highlight the community’s enduring commitment to the nation’s founding ideals. Although Jackson County was not yet settled during the Revolutionary War, its development was deeply shaped by veterans, reformers, and everyday citizens who carried the spirit of 1776 forward. The exhibit traces this generational journey, beginning with the Indigenous Potawatomi presence and the Revolutionary War veterans who later settled the region, establishing civic foundations rooted in community building, representative government, and basic rights. It also explores Jackson County’s role in major national movements, with particular focus on 1854, when Jackson became the birthplace of the Republican Party at the historic “Under the Oaks” convention, where leaders such as future Governor Austin Blair took a principled stand against the expansion of slavery. The exhibit continues through the Civil War era, industrial growth, immigration, and civil rights activism, illustrating how local actions contributed to America’s evolving democratic story. Free to the public through the generous support of America250MI, the exhibit is displayed at the historic Jackson Amtrak Station, 501 E. Michigan Avenue, and will remain on view through December 2026. Learn more about the Jackson County MI Historical Society here.