Adults
Skally Line (Jackson)
Join us at the Jackson County Library System to hear some old time music with The Skally Line. The Skally Line performers consist of Fred Keller and Bill Cagley who…
Skally Line (Lakefield)
Join us at the Jackson County Library System to hear some old time music with The Skally Line. The Skally Line performers consist of Fred Keller and Bill Cagley who…
Skally Line (Heron Lake)
Join us at the Jackson County Library System to hear some old time music with The Skally Line. The Skally Line performers consist of Fred Keller and Bill Cagley who…
Book Club (Lakefield)
Every month our book club meets the second Wednesday at 3 PM to discuss their latest book choice. If you would like to be a part of the book club,…
Book Club (Jackson)
Every month our book club meets the third Monday at 1:30 PM to discuss their latest book choice. If you would like to be a part of the book club,…
Book Club (Heron Lake)
Every month our book club meets the third Tuesday at 2 PM to discuss their latest book choice. If you would like to be a part of the book club,…
Evening Book Club (Jackson)
Every month the evening book club meets the third Thursday at 7 PM to discuss their latest book choice. If you would like to be a part of the book…
Movie Day for Adults (Jackson)
On the 3rd Friday of the month, the Jackson Library hosts a Movie Day for adults! Featuring newer movies and free popcorn, the library shows the movie of the month…
Movie Day (Lakefield)
Every third Friday of the month, the Lakefield Library hosts a Movie Day for adults! Featuring newer movies and free popcorn, the library shows the movie of the month on…
Book Club (Lakefield)
Every month our book club meets the second Wednesday at 3 PM to discuss their latest book choice. If you would like to be a part of the book club,…
Book Club (Jackson)
Every month our book club meets the third Monday at 1:30 PM to discuss their latest book choice. If you would like to be a part of the book club,…
Book Club (Heron Lake)
Every month our book club meets the third Tuesday at 2 PM to discuss their latest book choice. If you would like to be a part of the book club,…
Creativebug!
Creativebug is your go-to resource for high-quality, on-trend arts and crafts instructional videos. You'll enjoy award-winning HD instructional videos on drawing, painting, sewing, knitting, crochet, quilting, baking and more. All classes are taught by experts, with new classes added daily.
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Adult Event Series
All three libraries host events for adults to attend on the first Wednesday of the month. These events will include a variety of activities including speakers, crafts, and celebrations. These are free events that do not require any registration. For more information about what we have coming up see our Adult Program page.
Book Clubs
All three Jackson County Library System locations host book clubs for adults. In Jackson, one book club meets on the third Monday of the month at 1:30 PM in the library meeting room. The evening book group meets on the third Thursday at 7:00 PM in the library meeting room. In Lakefield, the afternoon book club meets on the second Wednesday of the month at 3:00 PM in the Lakefield Library meeting room. In Heron Lake, the book club meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 2:00 PM in the library meeting room. Everyone is welcome to join any of the book clubs!
For more information on what titles the book clubs are reading, you can check them out on our calendar, in the monthly newsletter, or by contacting your library.
Summer Reading Program
The Jackson County Library System has many programs all throughout the summer, and now adults can participate too! Adults can sign up for a BINGO card to read for prizes all summer long, earning a prize for a single BINGO and a blackout. Previous prizes have been king size chocolate bars and tote bags. We also have a family BINGO that can be done with everyone in the family to promote literacy and family fun during the summer months.
Volunteer Opportunities:
Want to volunteer at the library? The libraries occasionally have volunteer opportunities available. Watch this section for our current opportunities.
Current Opportunities:
Reading Buddy Substitute
Winter Reading Program
The Jackson County Library System runs a fun Winter Reading Program for adults from January 1st to March 31st. The theme for 2023 is "Get Wrapped in Reading." It is free and easy for all adults to participate by signing up at any of the three locations or online. Participants set their own reading goals with a minimum of 3 books. If you reach your goal, you get a prize and are entered into a drawing! Check out the Winter Reading Program page for more information and to register.
Monthly Movie Days
The Jackson & Lakefield Libraries are now hosting a Monthly Movie Day for adults! The movie is shown in the libraries' meeting room on the big screen and free popcorn is provided. In Jackson the movie day is the third Friday of the month at 1 PM. In Lakefield, movie day is the third Friday of the month at 2:15 PM. The dates may vary due to holidays and closures. This event is completely free to attend. For more information on what is showing this month and to see if there is a date change, check out our calendar.
Newsletters
Every month the Jackson County Library System puts out a monthly newsletter highlighting events and services for the month. You can pick one up at any of the libraries, see it on all three libraries' Facebook pages, or download it here.
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Bus Trip
The Jackson County Library System plans an annual bus trip for adults that celebrates Minnesota's heritage and culture. Previous trips have included attending a Dueling Pianos concert and exploring the Harmony, MN Amish community. These trips are completely free to attend, but registration is always required. As we plan our next bus trip, more information will be made available.
Homebound Delivery
Homebound delivery of library materials is available to patrons who are unable to come to the library because of advanced age, extended illness or physical/ mental limitation. Delivery will be made to residents within the city limits of Jackson, Lakefield and Heron Lake. Patrons can choose from the library's wide selection of books, large print books, magazines, audiobooks, DVD's, and music CD's. Anyone who needs this free service can sign up for the weekly delivery schedule. Call your library for more information and to get signed up.