Johnson County Public Library
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Thursday May 2 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
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 May 2 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teens Tiny Art Workshop
Paint a tiny picture to display in our Tiny Art Show. For ages 12 to 18.
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Thursday May 2 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
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 May 2 5:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
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 May 2 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Hummingbird Perch
Make your own hummingbird perch out of wire and beads. Registration is required.
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Friday May 3 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Baby & Me Playdate
Join us as we share a lap time story with baby. Stay after for playtime with developmental toys and socialization.
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Friday May 3 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Hop and Bop
Letâs dance! Weâll explore different kinds of music as we experiment with movement and rhythm in this fun high-energy program for preschoolers. Child's caregiver required.
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Friday May 3 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
STEAM Tinkering Shop
Strolling through downtown Franklin for Shop the Blocks - First Fridays? Stop by to tinker with robots, art and other STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) fun! All ages welcome.
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Friday May 3 5:45pm - 8:00pm EDT
Library Lock In
Stay after hours at the library for fun crafts, games, and snacks! Registration is required, and parents will need to fill out a permissions slip.
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Saturday May 4 9:30am - 11:00am EDT
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.
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Saturday May 4 9:30am - 10:15am EDT
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 May 4 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Saturday STEAM
May the fourth be with you! Participate in Star Wars themed STEAM activities. Registration required.
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Saturday May 4 10:45am - 11:45am EDT
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 May 4 11:00am - 2:00pm EDT
Chalk on the Walk
Help decorate our sidewalks with some chalk art.
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Saturday May 4 12:30pm - 1:00pm EDT
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 May 4 2:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Star Wars Day
Drop in to celebrate Star Wars Day with crafts, activities and snacks. Dress as your favorite character or come as you are and enjoy the fun!
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Saturday May 4 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Saturday Dungeons & Dragons
Come play D&D with Noah, the library Dungeon Master. All adult and high school adventurers are welcome, whether youâre an experienced player or someone who wants to learn. Registration required.
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Monday May 6 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Baby & Me Playdate
Join us as we share a lap time story with baby. Stay after for playtime with developmental toys and socialization.
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Monday May 6 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
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 May 6 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Coding
Sphero Bolt goes fast. Use coding to make it accurate. Registration required.
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Monday May 6 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
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 May 6 6:00pm - 6:30pm EDT
Family Storytime
Have fun and be creative together! Enjoy stories, songs and more with your family. Child's caregiver required.
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Monday May 6 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Stout Stories at Nailer's Brewing Company
You don't have to choose between book club & happy hour! We will discuss "Born a Crime" by Trevor Noah at Nailer's in Whiteland. To obtain a copy of the book, contact a librarian.
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Tuesday May 7 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Zumba Kids With Sheri
Learn a fun way to exercise with Sheri Lloyd. Ages 3-12 please. Please register. Please include email when registering.
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Tuesday May 7 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Celebrate 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Party
Bibli is coming to the library! Come get your picture taken and enjoy some fun stories and activities.
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Tuesday May 7 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
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 May 7 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
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 May 7 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Cross-Stitch for Everyone
Enjoy a relaxing hour of cross-stitching. All supplies will be provided. Registration required. All skill levels are welcome.
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Tuesday May 7 4:30pm - 5:15pm EDT
Kids STEAM
Explore the world of science and technology by conducting hands-on experiments and crafts. This month we're learning more about animal life cycles. Designed for ages 6-11.
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Tuesday May 7 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Kids Cooking
We'll keep the Cinco de Mayo festivities going with a couple Mexican folktales and make veggie tacos with pocket bread, cheese, veggies and salsa. Registration required.
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Tuesday May 7 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Kids Code Club, Jr. - Grades K-2
Learn to code Sphero Bolt. Registration required.
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Wednesday May 8 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Celebrate 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Party
Bibli is coming to the library! Come get your picture taken and enjoy some fun stories and activities.
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Wednesday May 8 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Preschool Coding
Coding concepts are introduced through games and play. Designed for ages 3-5 and caregivers. Registration required.
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Wednesday May 8 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
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 May 8 4:30pm - 5:15pm EDT
Crafternoon
Try different recipes to make your own play dough.
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Wednesday May 8 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Owls in Indiana
Mark Booth, of Take Flight! Wildlife Education, will give a presentation on Indiana owls.Registration required.
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Wednesday May 8 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Book Buddies
This program pairs high school volunteers and kids in grades 1-5, with the goal of improving kidsâ confidence in their reading skills and fostering a love of reading. Registration required.
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Wednesday May 8 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Dungeons and Dragons for Adults
Come play D&D with Ollie, the library Dungeon Master. All adults are welcome, whether youâre an experienced player or someone who wants to learn. Registration required.
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Thursday May 9 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Coffee and Coloring
Join us for a relaxing morning of sipping coffee, chatting with friends, and coloring pictures or doing puzzles.
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Thursday May 9 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Celebrate 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Party
Bibli is coming to the library! Come get your picture taken and enjoy some fun stories and activities.
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Thursday May 9 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
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 May 9 4:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
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 May 9 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Kids Code Club - Grades 3-5
Code Sphero Bolt to travel around challenging shapes! Registration required.
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Thursday May 9 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Flower Arranging
Create a seasonal floral arrangement with Obererâs Flowers. All supplies provided. Registration is required.
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Thursday May 9 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Authors at JCPL Book Club
Read "Ellie Engle Saves Herself" and join us for a discussion as we prepare for Leah Johnson's Authors at JCPL visit the following week.
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Friday May 10 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
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 May 10 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Celebrate 1000 Books Before Kindergarten Party
Bibli is coming to the library! Come get your picture taken and enjoy some fun stories and activities.
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Friday May 10 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Preschool Edible Science
Preschoolers learn how to grow sweet green peas in our new Community Garden at the library. Help plant seeds and taste some store-bought peas and other veggies from the garden. Registration required.
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Friday May 10 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
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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Friday May 10 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
First Chapter Friday
Listen to first chapters of some of our newer books while enjoying a snack. Color a bookmark and grow your TBR (To Be Read) list.
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Saturday May 11 9:30am - 11:00am EDT
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.
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Saturday May 11 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
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 May 11 10:30am - 12:00pm EDT
Charcuterie 101
Learn the basics of creating a stunning charcuterie board. We will go over techniques and arrangement as we make a board for the class to share together. Registration is required.
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Saturday May 11 11:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Chalk and Popsicles on the Porch
Drop in to create a masterpiece out of chalk on our porch and enjoy a popsicle.
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Saturday May 11 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Pop Up Sensory Room
Drop in to explore a variety of sensory activities or simply spend time reading together in a calm environment.
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Saturday May 11 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Saturday Dungeons & Dragons
Come play D&D with Noah, the library Dungeon Master. All adult and high school adventurers are welcome, whether youâre an experienced player or someone who wants to learn. Registration required.