Johnson County Public Library
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Thursday May 16 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Recycled Puzzle Piece Wreath
Think those puzzles missing pieces have no use? They do! We'll recycle them to create a unique wreath for your home. All supplies provided. Registration required.
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Thursday May 16 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 16 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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Thursday May 16 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Create A Worry Box
Create a worry box to help combat stress and anxiety for Mental Health Month.
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Thursday May 16 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Kids STEAM
Explore how to race cars across a table without touching the cars or table. Registration required.
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Thursday May 16 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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Friday May 17 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 17 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
News for You
Learn new vocabulary while reading the newspaper.
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Friday May 17 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
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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Friday May 17 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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Friday May 17 5:00pm - 6:30pm 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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Saturday May 18 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 18 9:30am - 10:30am EDT
Mother Daughter Zumba
Zumba is a fun way to do fitness through choreography using Latin Rhythms. Join instructor Sheri Lloyd for this fun class. Registration is required.
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Saturday May 18 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 18 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Silent Book Club
Book club for introverts! Silent Book Clubs feature an hour of silent reading time, followed by 30 minutes of optional socialization. Refreshments provided. Bring your own book or choose one of ours.
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Saturday May 18 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 18 10:45am - 11:15am 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 18 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
ISO Teddy Bear Concert Series
Enjoy an interactive performance designed to introduce children to instruments of the orchestra through story, movement and live music played by musicians from the Indianapolis Symphony Orchestra.
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Saturday May 18 11:45am - 12:15pm 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 18 12:45pm - 1:30pm 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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Saturday May 18 1:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
National Classic Movie Day
In honor of National Classic Movie Day, we're showing the great 1940 comedy "His Girl Friday" starring Cary Grant and Rosalind Russell. Snacks, popcorn, and beverages provided. Registration required.
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Saturday May 18 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
DIY Planter
Decorate your own mini terracotta pot and plant a flower in it. Registration is required.
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Saturday May 18 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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Saturday May 18 4:30pm - 6:00pm EDT
Fairy Tale STEAM Scavenger Hunt
Solve STEAM challenges and explore fairy tales together inside and outside the library. Win prizes for completing the scavenger hunt and enjoy light refreshments. Registration Required.
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Monday May 20 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Books & Beans Book Club at Main and Madison in Franklin
Love to read and drink coffee? Then this book club is for you. We meet at local coffee shops in Johnson County and discuss new books, old books, bestsellers and classics. Registration required.
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Monday May 20 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 20 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
STEAM Fun for Seniors
Stop by to tinker with robots, try your hand at coding, play a banana piano and explore other STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) fun! For Seniors.
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Monday May 20 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Storytime at the Community Center!
JCPL is taking storytime on the road! Join us at the Bargersville Community Center for stories, songs and a craft.
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Monday May 20 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Beginning English
Learn new words, practice communication skills and very basic grammar.
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Monday May 20 11:30am - 12:30pm 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 20 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
World Bee Day
Celebrate World Bee Day by stopping in to learn about these buzzing little helpers from a beekeeper and make a bee hotel to take home!
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Monday May 20 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Robotics
Drive Sphero Bolt robots and compete in races. Registration required.
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Monday May 20 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Mario Kart Tournament
Face off against other teens in a Mario Kart Tournament. Drinks and pizza will be served. Registration required.
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Monday May 20 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 20 5:15pm - 6:30pm 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 20 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 20 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Yoga on the Prairie
Reconnect with nature, your breath and the world around you, with Yoga on the prairie. Some yoga mats available. Dress for comfort and bring a friend.
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Monday May 20 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
After Words
Discuss books in a fun and relaxed atmosphere. Copies of the titles will be available at the check-out desk the month before each meeting.
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Monday May 20 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Franklin Page Turners
If you love to read and chat about books, join us as we discuss "The Engineer's Wife" by Tracey Enerson Wood.Come share your thoughts and insights on this title.
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Monday May 20 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
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 May 20 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
ESL Conversation Group
Practice speaking English and learn American culture.
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Monday May 20 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Authors at JCPL
JCPL welcomes Leah Johnson, the bestselling and award-winning young adult author to Authors at JCPL!
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Tuesday May 21 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Crafting Connections
Do you love to craft? Want to meet new people? Bring your own project to work on and meet other crafty people!
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Tuesday May 21 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Adult Learning Center Book Discussion
Read short stories and novels. Discuss vocabulary, culture, characters, and ideas.
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Tuesday May 21 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Shadow Art
Use the sun to make one-of-a-kind works of art.
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Tuesday May 21 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Homeschool Hangout
Get to know other homeschool students while you learn at the library. Participate in a librarian-led activity about music, science, history, books or just plain fun.
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Tuesday May 21 2:30pm - 3:15pm 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 21 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 21 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Family STEAM Night
Enjoy activities and crafts with us as we introduce different building blocks of STEAMâ Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics.
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Tuesday May 21 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
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 May 21 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Sew Together
Learn about the tools, terminology, & basics of sewing before you ever sit down in front of a machine. Participants will learn to read patterns, cut fabric, & more. Registration required.
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Tuesday May 21 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Family Trivia Night
Join us for a fun night of trivia for the whole family.Registration required.
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Tuesday May 21 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Paws to Read
Improve your reading skills and enjoy time with a registered therapy dog. Call 738-2833 to sign up for a 15-minute session.
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Wednesday May 22 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
Behind the Page
Attend this fun & informative program to learn about upcoming new book titles while making a fun bookmark and drinking coffee. Find your next great read and in the process win a prize or two!
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Wednesday May 22 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Preschool Robotics
Drive the Sphero Indi robots and race around the track. Registration required.
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Wednesday May 22 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
ESL Conversation
Practice speaking English and learn American culture.
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Wednesday May 22 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 22 3:30pm - 4:00pm 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 22 4:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Dungeons & Dragons for Kids
Calling all young adventurers new to the game of D&D. Explore characters and shorter adventures with the Library Dungeon Master. All materials provided. Registration Required.
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Wednesday May 22 4:30pm - 5:15pm EDT
Crafternoon
Use various items to make your own wind chimes.
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Wednesday May 22 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Let's Plant!
Come and help us plant our new Community Garden. Dress for a mess! Weather Permitting.Registration Required.
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Wednesday May 22 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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Wednesday May 22 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Paper Poppies
Learn how to make your own Poppy to wear on Memorial Day. Registration required.
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Thursday May 23 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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Thursday May 23 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Advanced English
Practice speaking English in a variety of situations.
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Thursday May 23 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Homeschool Hangout
Use your artistic ability to assemble crafts and make cards to brighten the days of little AccentCare patients.
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Thursday May 23 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Kid STEAM
Create a chemistry experiment that you can drink!
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Thursday May 23 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 23 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
ESL Writing
Come to the ALC and work on your English writing skills!
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Thursday May 23 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Crafternoon: Diamond Painting
Get crafty and design your very own diamond painting out of little gems to decorate your home. Dress for a mess! Registration required.
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Thursday May 23 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Kids Robotics
Race Sphero Bolt robots on our track. Registration required.
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Thursday May 23 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Legends and Lore
Come explore the mythological legends of the Ancient Greek world through a variety of activities.
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Friday May 24 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
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 May 24 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
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. Registration required.
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Friday May 24 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
News for You
Learn new vocabulary while reading the newspaper.
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Friday May 24 1:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
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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Friday May 24 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Friday Afternoon Craft
Learn how to dry and press flowers, leaves, and other plant materials to create a card or other craft with Linda Clutz from Purdue Extension - Johnson County. For kids and adults 5 and up.
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Friday May 24 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Celebrate Memorial Day
Find out why we celebrate Memorial Day with a story, craft, and activities to prepare your family for this holiday weekend.
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Saturday May 25 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 25 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Cover to Cover Book Club
Love to read and talk about books? This book club meets monthly on Saturday mornings. This month's title is "Educated" by Tara Westover. Contact the library to obtain a copy.
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Saturday May 25 11:00am - 12:30pm EDT
Poetry Writing Workshop
During this introspective and conversational workshop participants will read and experience a selected poem then collaborate to create a new poem. Registration is required.
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Saturday May 25 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.