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 sing and play instruments while telling stories from and about Minnesota. Enjoy some early American music that includes bluegrass, early country and fiddle tunes that are rooted in history.

This program is free and will be held on Monday, April 3rd at 6:30 p.m. at the Jackson Library, on Tuesday, April 4th at 2:00 p.m. at the Lakefield Library, and on Tuesday, April 4th at 5:30 p.m. at the Heron Lake Library.

Registration is not required for this program. Please call or stop in to your local library for more information.

This project is funded with money from Minnesota’s Arts and Cultural Heritage fund.

Join us at the Lakefield and Heron Lake Libraries on Wednesday, March 1st to hear Nick Riordan of the Jackson County Historical Society present on the history of the Non-Partisan Farmer’s League in Jackson County. The Farmer’s league had a presence in Jackson County in the 1910’s and 20’s. Come by to hear about some fascinating history that includes stories about sedition, a parrot and an angry mob!

This monthly adult program is free and will be held on Wednesday, March 1st at the Lakefield Library at 2:00 p.m., and the Heron Lake Library at 5:30 p.m. Registration is not required for this program. Please call your local library for more information. Program plans are subject to change.

Join us at the Jackson Library on Wednesday, March 1st to hear long time resident and speaker Bob Svoboda present on the history of Jackson County during WWII. Learn how the residents made do and carried on with life during this time in history.

This monthly adult program is free and will be held on Wednesday, March 1st at the Jackson Library at 12:00 p.m. Registration is not required for this program. Please call 507-847-4748 or stop in to the Jackson Library for more information. Program plans are subject to change.

Join us at the Jackson County Library System on Wednesday, February 8 to listen to Chad Lewis as he takes us on a journey into the Legends and Lore of Winter. Winter may seem like a quiet time, but it is actually filled with bizarre tales and stories of superstitions to cause a school snow day, winter spirits, odd Santa Claus tales, the deadly Wendigo and numerous other Holiday traditions for the darkest days of the year! Chad is a researcher and lecturer who has been featured on shows such as 'Unsolved Mysteries' and has authored several books on paranormal investigations.

This monthly adult program is free and will be held on Wednesday, February 8 at the Jackson Library at 12:00 p.m., the Lakefield Library at 2:00 p.m. and the Heron Lake Library at 5:30 p.m.

This project is funded with money from Minnesota's Arts and Cultural Heritage fund. No registration is required for this program. Please call or stop in to your local library to register or for more information.

Join us at the Jackson County Library System on Wednesday, December 7th for a Winter themed Book Painting with local artist Gayle More where we will be repurposing old books into winter themed décor.

This monthly adult program is free and will be held on Wednesday, December 7th at the Jackson Library at 12:00 p.m., the Lakefield Library at 2:00 p.m. and the Heron Lake Library at 5:30 p.m.

Space is limited so registration is required for this program. Please call or stop in to your local library to register or for more information.

Come and join us for our November Adult Event! Jackson County librarian, Sunny Osland, will share her experiences of traveling to every state park in Minnesota through stories and photographs.

This program will be held on Wednesday, November 2 at the Jackson Library at 12 PM, the Lakefield Library at 2 PM and the Heron Lake Library at 5:30 PM.

This is an adult program that is free to the public.

The first fall adult event is Wednesday, October 5th! The libraries are hosting Toni Hazen, a small beekeeping hobbyist who makes beeswax soaps, salves, and lip balms. Come join us as we learn how she extracts honey from the hive and all about the wild life of a honey bee!

This program will be held on Wednesday, October 5th at the Jackson Library at 12 PM, the Lakefield Library at 2 PM and the Heron Lake Library at 5:30 PM.

This is an adult program that is free to the public.