Tweens & Teens
Homeschool Connection (Jackson)
The Jackson Library is starting a new weekly program, Homeschool Connection, for homeschool families. Local homeschoolers are invited to come to the Jackson Library on Thursdays at 10:30 AM starting…
Teen Advisory Group (Jackson)
Calling all teens! Anyone in grades 8-12 can join in the Teen Advisory Group (TAG) at the Jackson Library! TAG meets on the first Monday of the month at the…
Nerdy Birds (Heron Lake)
Calling all teens! Anyone in grades 8-12 can join in this month’s teen activity at the Heron Lake Library! On the first Wednesday of the month the teen advisory board,…
Homeschool Connection (Jackson)
The Jackson Library is starting a new weekly program, Homeschool Connection, for homeschool families. Local homeschoolers are invited to come to the Jackson Library on Thursdays at 10:30 AM. This…
Homeschool Connection (Jackson)
The Jackson Library is starting a new weekly program, Homeschool Connection, for homeschool families. Local homeschoolers are invited to come to the Jackson Library on Thursdays at 10:30 AM. This…
Tween & Teen Activity: Holiday Ornaments (Lakefield)
Calling all teens & tweens! Anyone in grades 5-12 can sign up for this month’s joint teen & tween activity at the Lakefield Library. On Tuesday, December 19 we’re getting…
Tween & Teen Activity: Movie Day (Heron Lake)
Calling all tweens and teens! Anyone in grades 5-12 can sign up for this month’s tween & teen activity at the Heron Lake Library. On Wednesday, December 20 we’re starting…
Homeschool Connection (Jackson)
The Jackson Library is starting a new weekly program, Homeschool Connection, for homeschool families. Local homeschoolers are invited to come to the Jackson Library on Thursdays at 10:30 AM. This…
Tween & Teen Activity: Friendship Bracelets (Jackson)
Calling all tweens and teens! Anyone in grades 5-12 can sign up for this month’s tween & teen activity at the Jackson Library. On Thursday, December 21 we’re making some…
Libraries Closed
The Jackson County Library System is closed Monday, December 25, 2023 for the holiday. We are back open on Tuesday for normal hours. Even though the library is closed, our…
Homeschool Connection (Jackson)
The Jackson Library is starting a new weekly program, Homeschool Connection, for homeschool families. Local homeschoolers are invited to come to the Jackson Library on Thursdays at 10:30 AM. This…
Homeschool Connection (Jackson)
The Jackson Library is starting a new weekly program, Homeschool Connection, for homeschool families. Local homeschoolers are invited to come to the Jackson Library on Thursdays at 10:30 AM. This…
Tween & Teen Afterschool Programs
These monthly activities are free and available to 5th through 12th graders during the school year. Dates may vary due to holidays and school closures. For more information on what each months' events will be, check the events calendar! Space is limited, so registration is required for most of these events.
- Heron Lake: third Wednesday of the month at 4 PM
- Jackson: third Thursday of the month at 3:45 PM
- Lakefield: fourth Tuesday of the month at 3:30 PM
Teen Advisory Groups
Get involved with the library! The Jackson Library has Teen Advisory Group meetings on the first Monday of the month at 3:30 PM. In Heron Lake, the Nerdy Birds meet the second Wednesday of the month at 4 PM. Join to participate in special events and help select new items for the teen section of the library!
Volunteer Opportunities:
Want to volunteer at the library? The libraries occasionally have volunteer opportunities available. Volunteering looks great on applications and resumes! Watch this section for volunteer opportunities.
Current Opportunities:
- School Year - Reading Buddy
College Prep
Getting ready for the ACT? The library has Test Prep books, but you can also use the LearningExpress database to take a practice test online! Just go to the LearningExpress Library. Then register for a free account as a Minnesota resident. Once you’re signed in, it will take you to your account page where you can click on Tests and then choose the College Admissions Test Preparation to find the practice test you want to take. Happy studying!
Winter Reading Program
All teens in grades 8 through 12 can sign up for the Winter Reading Program at any of the three libraries. The Winter Reading Program runs from January 1st to March 31st and the theme for 2022 is "Catch a Keeper at Your Library." It is completely free to participate in and all teens have to do is get registered and then keep track of how many books they're reading. Every book read or listened to during the program can be used as an entry in the weekly and grand prize drawings. You just have to read one book for a chance to win!