Johnson County Public Library
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Thursday February 12 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
English Experiences
This class is for intermediate to advanced English learners and will focus on a variety of fun English activities, such as word puzzles, watching videos or TV, and learning about U.S. popular culture.
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Thursday February 12 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
JCPL on Wheels Stop
Visit the bookmobile at this convenient location. Check out books, return items, and pick up items on hold. WIFI will be accessible for use by the vehicle.
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Thursday February 12 2:30pm - 4:00pm EST
Fiber Arts and Fairy Tales
All fiber arts and skill levels welcome! Bring your own projects or use a basic kit provided by the Library. We'll be meeting twice a month. Registration is required.
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Thursday February 12 2:30pm - 3:30pm EST
JCPL on Wheels Stop
Visit the bookmobile at this convenient location. Check out books, return items, and pick up items on hold. WIFI will be accessible for use by the vehicle.
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Thursday February 12 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Kids Coding
Learn about AI. Practice using AI in games. Registration required.
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Thursday February 12 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Code a Mission to Space
We will read "Hidden Figures" by Margot Lee Shetterly and then code a path for an astronaut to get to the moon.
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Thursday February 12 6:00pm - 8:00pm EST
Family Fun Night
This high-energy, family-friendly magic show is packed with dazzling illusions, hilarious comedy and interactive fun. Registration Required.
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Thursday February 12 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Valen-Slime's Day
This one is for the big kids! Teens and adults are welcome to join us for a fun hour of learning to create Valentine's Day-themed slime. Registration is required.
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Thursday February 12 6:00pm - 7:30pm EST
Dungeons & Dragons
Come play D&D with Noah, the library Dungeon Master. All adult and high school adventurers are welcome, whether youre an experienced player or someone who wants to learn. Registration required.
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Thursday February 12 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Be Mine Brushstrokes
Join us for a Valentine's Day paint along with Creativebug. We will watch a video on how to paint cute conversation hearts. Registration is required.
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Friday February 13 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Tot Art
Create your own masterpiece! Create tot-friendly art projects. Stay after the craft for socialization and a short playtime. Dress for a mess. Child's caregiver required.
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Friday February 13 10:00am - 11:00am EST
News for You
This class is for English learners of all levels and focuses on current events and reading practice. We will read a newspaper for English learners to develop vocabulary and awareness of global news.
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Friday February 13 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Little Scientists
Discover the wonders of science through books, simple experiments and interactive learning. Designed for children ages 3-5. Child's caregiver required. Registration required.
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Friday February 13 11:00am - 11:45am EST
Preschool Edible Science
Preschoolers step into the library science lab to learn, taste, and have fun as we investigate animal hibernation. Registration required.
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Friday February 13 4:00pm - 5:30pm EST
Valentine's Card Party
Drop in to create Valentine cards to share with your family and friends.
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Saturday February 14 9:30am - 11:00am EST
Chess Club
Do you have a passion for playing chess? Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, come and test yourself against others in a friendly atmosphere. Four chess sets are provided.
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Saturday February 14 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Family Storytime
Have fun and be creative together! Enjoy stories, songs and more with your family. Child's caregiver required.
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Saturday February 14 12:30pm - 2:30pm EST
Get Your Game On
Save the world by beating the Pandemic in this popular board game! Beginner and experienced players alike are welcome. We'll have 2 boards, so 8 players can come. Snacks and drinks provided.
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Saturday February 14 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Block Party
If you can imagine it, you can build it! Create and construct with the librarys collection of LEGO bricks each month.
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Saturday February 14 2:30pm - 4:00pm EST
Dungeons & Dragons
Come play D&D with Noah, the library Dungeon Master. All adult and high school adventurers are welcome, whether youre an experienced player or someone who wants to learn. Registration required.
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Monday February 16 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Baby & Me Playdate
Join us for playtime that focuses on developmental activities and socialization for babies and caregivers.
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Monday February 16 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Preschool Yoga Storytime
Build little muscles and minds! We'll combine simple yoga poses and gentle stretching with stories and rhymes to make an interactive movement-filled storytime experience. Child's caregiver required.
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Monday February 16 10:00am - 10:30am EST
Baby Storytime
Enjoy books, bounces, songs, rhymes and more at this fun early literacy storytime each week. Designed for babies and toddlers (birth-24 months) and their caregivers. Child's caregiver required.
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Monday February 16 10:00am - 12:00pm EST
Social Work Support
Stop by the library for coffee, refreshments and a chance to speak with our social work support staff member to discover resources and receive guidance.
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Monday February 16 11:00am - 12:00pm EST
Beginning English
This class is for beginner English students and will focus on simple vocabulary development and basic English grammar.
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Monday February 16 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Homeschool Teen STEAM
Recreate Mt. Rushmore using clay. Registration required.
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Monday February 16 2:00pm - 3:00pm EST
Get Your Game On, Jr.
Bring family and friends to this afternoon of board game play. Enjoy board games and snacks together.
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Monday February 16 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Teen STEAM
Recreate Mt. Rushmore using clay. Registration required.
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Monday February 16 4:00pm - 4:45pm EST
JCPL on Wheels Stop
Visit the bookmobile at this convenient location. Check out books, return items, and pick up items on hold. WIFI will be accessible for use by the vehicle.
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Monday February 16 5:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Seed Mosaics
Welcome spring with an easy to create, easier to personalize mosaic made of seeds.
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Monday February 16 5:15pm - 6:30pm EST
JCPL on Wheels Stop
Visit the bookmobile at this convenient location. Check out books, return items, and pick up items on hold. WIFI will be accessible for use by the vehicle.
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Monday February 16 6:30pm - 7:30pm EST
Tales for Tails
Improve your reading skills and enjoy time with a registered Alliance of Therapy Dogs canine friend. Sign up for a 15-minute session at the Information Desk or call 317-535-6206.
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Monday February 16 6:30pm - 7:30pm EST
ESL Conversation Group
This class is for English learners of all levels, and will focus on conversation practice, U.S. culture and customs, current events, and more.
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Monday February 16 6:30pm - 7:30pm EST
Franklin Page Turners
If you love to read and chat about books, join us as we discuss "The Bartender's Tale" by Ivan Doig.Come share your thoughts and insights on this title.
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Tuesday February 17 10:00am - 10:30am EST
Tiny Tots Storytime
Enjoy books, bounces, songs, rhymes and more at this fun early literacy storytime each week. Designed for babies and toddlers and their caregivers. Child's caregiver required.
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Tuesday February 17 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Adult Learning Center Book Discussion
This class is for English learners of all levels and will focus on practicing reading aloud. Each month, we will read a book, or various short stories or articles together and learn new vocabulary.
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Tuesday February 17 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Preschool Storytime
Have fun and be creative, together! Encourage a love of reading and enjoy stories, crafts, songs and more. Designed for ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Child's caregiver required.
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Tuesday February 17 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Tiny Tots Storytime
Enjoy books, bounces, songs, rhymes and more at this fun early literacy storytime each week. Designed for babies and toddlers and their caregivers. Child's caregiver required.
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Tuesday February 17 1:00pm - 6:00pm EST
Read & Bleed @ Your Library
Roll up your sleeve while you read. To schedule: 800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org. AGE 17+
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Tuesday February 17 2:30pm - 3:15pm EST
JCPL on Wheels Stop
Visit the bookmobile at this convenient location. Check out books, return items, and pick up items on hold. WIFI will be accessible for use by the vehicle.
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Tuesday February 17 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
JCPL on Wheels Stop
Visit the bookmobile at this convenient location. Check out books, return items, and pick up items on hold. WIFI will be accessible for use by the vehicle.
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Tuesday February 17 5:00pm - 6:00pm EST
JCPL Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting
The Library Board meets the third Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. If you have concerns about the library or ideas for improving our services, you are more than welcome to attend the meeting.
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Tuesday February 17 6:00pm - 7:30pm EST
Dungeons & Dragons
Come play D&D with Noah, the library Dungeon Master. All adult and high school adventurers are welcome, whether youre an experienced player or someone who wants to learn. Registration required.
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Tuesday February 17 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Puzzle Bingo
Play bingo and win a puzzle! Winners get to choose from a wide variety of puzzles! For teens & adults. Registration required.
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Tuesday February 17 6:00pm - 7:30pm EST
Sew Together
Get a new sewing machine over the holidays? Learn sewing machine basics from sewing instructor Kathy Anderson. All supplies provided but please bring a portable machine if you have one. Must register!
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Tuesday February 17 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
Kids STEAM, Jr.
Recreate Mt. Rushmore using clay. Registration required.
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Tuesday February 17 6:30pm - 7:30pm EST
Paws to Read
Improve your reading skills and enjoy time with a registered therapy dog. Sign up for a 15-minute session
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Wednesday February 18 10:00am - 10:30am EST
Preschool STEAM
Build the tallest tower using KEVA Planks. Registration required.
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Wednesday February 18 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Preschool Storytime
Have fun and be creative, together! Encourage a love of reading and enjoy stories, crafts, songs and more. Designed for ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Child's caregiver required.
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Wednesday February 18 10:30am - 11:30am EST
ESL Conversation
This class is for English learners of all levels, and will focus on conversation practice, current events, U.S. culture and customs, English idioms and slang, and more.
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Wednesday February 18 12:00pm - 1:00pm EST
Preschool STEAM
Enjoy books, activities, and crafts with us as we introduce the building blocks of STEAM Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics.
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Wednesday February 18 2:30pm - 3:00pm EST
JCPL on Wheels Stop
Visit the bookmobile at this convenient location. Check out books, return items, and pick up items on hold. WIFI will be accessible for use by the vehicle.
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Wednesday February 18 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Famous Firsts
Learn about African-American inventors and their inventions, such as the traffic signal and super soaker. Create your own invention that could change the world. Register.
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Thursday February 19 9:30am - 1:30pm EST
Read & Bleed @ Your Library
Roll up your sleeve while you read. To schedule: 800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org. AGE 17+
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Thursday February 19 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Preschool Storytime
Have fun and be creative, together! Encourage a love of reading and enjoy stories, crafts, songs and more. Designed for ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Child's caregiver required.
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Thursday February 19 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Tiny Tots Storytime
Enjoy books, bounces, songs, rhymes and more at this fun early literacy storytime each week. Designed for babies and toddlers and their caregivers. Child's caregiver required.
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Thursday February 19 10:00am - 11:00am EST
H-Club
Homeschoolers! Join us for H-Club to learn new things, hear stories, make crafts and play games.
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Thursday February 19 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Family Storytime
Have fun and be creative together! Enjoy stories, songs and more with your family. Child's caregiver required.
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Thursday February 19 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Tiny Tots Storytime
Enjoy books, bounces, songs, rhymes and more at this fun early literacy storytime each week. Designed for babies and toddlers and their caregivers. Child's caregiver required.
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Thursday February 19 10:30am - 11:30am EST
American Civics Hour
This class is for intermediate to advanced English learners and will focus on studying the history and government of the United States.
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Thursday February 19 1:00pm - 2:00pm EST
English Experiences
This class is for intermediate to advanced English learners and will focus on a variety of fun English activities, such as word puzzles, watching videos or TV, and learning about U.S. popular culture.
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Thursday February 19 3:00pm - 3:45pm EST
JCPL on Wheels Stop
Visit the bookmobile at this convenient location. Check out books, return items, and pick up items on hold. WIFI will be accessible for use by the vehicle.
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Thursday February 19 4:00pm - 5:00pm EST
Kids STEAM
To celebrate Chinese New Year, learn about the amazing inventions and technologies of Ancient China. Registration required.
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Thursday February 19 4:00pm - 4:45pm EST
JCPL on Wheels Stop
Visit the bookmobile at this convenient location. Check out books, return items, and pick up items on hold. WIFI will be accessible for use by the vehicle.
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Thursday February 19 4:30pm - 5:30pm EST
Kids STEAM
Recreate Mt. Rushmore using clay. Registration required.
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Thursday February 19 6:00pm - 7:00pm EST
From Hoosier to White House
Learn about President Benjamin Harrison from Clay Peace volunteer docent at the Benjamin Harrison House.
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Thursday February 19 6:00pm - 7:30pm EST
Dungeons & Dragons
Come play D&D with Noah, the library Dungeon Master. All adult and high school adventurers are welcome, whether youre an experienced player or someone who wants to learn. Registration required.
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Friday February 20 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Tot Art
Create your own masterpiece! Create tot-friendly art projects. Child's caregiver required.Registration required.
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Friday February 20 10:00am - 11:00am EST
Tot Art
Create your own masterpiece! Create tot-friendly art projects. Stay after the craft for socialization and a short playtime. Dress for a mess. Child's caregiver required.
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Friday February 20 10:00am - 11:00am EST
News for You
This class is for English learners of all levels and focuses on current events and reading practice. We will read a newspaper for English learners to develop vocabulary and awareness of global news.
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Friday February 20 4:30pm - 5:30pm EST
Slime Time
Concoct a new slime every month. Registration Required.
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Friday February 20 5:00pm - 6:30pm EST
JCPL on Wheels Stop
Visit the bookmobile at this convenient location. Check out books, return items, and pick up items on hold. WIFI will be accessible for use by the vehicle.
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Saturday February 21 9:30am - 11:00am EST
Chess Club
Do you have a passion for playing chess? Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, come and test yourself against others in a friendly atmosphere. Four chess sets are provided.
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Saturday February 21 10:00am - 4:00pm EST
Friends of JCPL Book Sale
Adult fiction titles, DVDs and audiobooks will be sold at bargain prices in the Community Room.
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Saturday February 21 1:00pm - 2:30pm EST
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
Let's have a Super Smash Bros. tourney! Ages 12+. 1st and 2nd place win prizes. Snacks/drinks provided. Guests/parents welcome, but please register only if you're competing. Registration required.
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Saturday February 21 2:30pm - 4:00pm EST
Dungeons & Dragons
Come play D&D with Noah, the library Dungeon Master. All adult and high school adventurers are welcome, whether youre an experienced player or someone who wants to learn. Registration required.
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Saturday February 21 3:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Puzzle Swap
Why buy new puzzles when you can trade used jigsaw puzzles with others? Bring a puzzle (or two or twenty!) without any missing pieces to trade for one that's new-to-you! Please register.
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Sunday February 22 2:00pm - 4:00pm EST
Teddy Bear Hospital
Children are invited to bring their stuffed animals in for a checkup! Color and create crafts, listen to heart dopplers, and complete a patient report for your stuffed animal.