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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.
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Monday May 13 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Coffee and Coloring
Coloring isnât just for kids! Join other adults for a nice relaxing start to the week. Coffee, tea and all coloring supplies provided. For adults.
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Monday May 13 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Dementia Friends Information Session
In this information session you will gain an understanding of dementia and the diseases of the brain that cause dementia. You will learn tips to communicate with someone living with dementia.
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Monday May 13 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Beginning English
Learn new words, practice communication skills and very basic grammar.
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Monday May 13 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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Monday May 13 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen STEAM
Test mechanical and structural engineering skills using Sphero Blueprint. Registration required.
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Monday May 13 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 13 4:30pm - 5:15pm EDT
Sticker Mania
We'll create and use stickers to make a fun notebook.
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Monday May 13 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 13 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Backyard Birding
Learn about ways to attract birds to your back yard and what to look for during the Spring migration season. Make a simple DIY Bird Feeder to take home. Registration is required.
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Monday May 13 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
ESL Conversation Group
Practice speaking English and learn American culture.
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Tuesday May 14 9:30am - 2:30pm 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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Tuesday May 14 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
CommUnity Matters
CommUnity Matters is a volunteer team that meets monthly with the goal of taking on challenges in our community and collaborating with stakeholders to find opportunities to improve our county.
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Tuesday May 14 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 14 12:00pm - 4:00pm 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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Tuesday May 14 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Gnome of the Month
Each month we will be making a Gnome Coaster that represents the current month. All supplies provided. Registration required.
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Tuesday May 14 3:00pm - 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.
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Tuesday May 14 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Artist Club
Practice the different mediums of art! We will talk and work on: drawing, painting, and photography. Join us as we learn what goes into each practice! Feel free to bring your own art to work on too!
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Tuesday May 14 5:15pm - 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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Tuesday May 14 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Plastic Canvas Crafts
Each month we will make a different craft using plastic canvas and yarn. All supplies provided. Registration required.
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Tuesday May 14 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Crochet 101
Crochet a flower to give to someone special. It's easy and adorable. Basic crocheting experience needed. All supplies provided. Registration required.
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Tuesday May 14 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Grown-Up STEAM
Design, build, and decorate a mini garden terrarium. Registration required.
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Tuesday May 14 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Dungeons & Dragons for Teens
Come play D&D with Jude & Dean, the library Dungeon Masters. Adventurers between grades 6 & 12 are welcome, whether youâre an experienced player or someone who wants to learn. Registration required.
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Tuesday May 14 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Rainbow Earrings
Create a fun pair of rainbow earrings. All supplies and instruction provided. Registration is required.
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Wednesday May 15 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Preschool STEAM
Discover how ramps at different heights and lengths change the speed of a race car. Registration required.
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Wednesday May 15 10:30am - 11:30am 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.
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Wednesday May 15 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
ESL Conversation
Practice speaking English and learn American culture.
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Wednesday May 15 12:00pm - 1:00pm 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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Wednesday May 15 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 15 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Donuts with Grownups
Grab your favorite grownups and join us for donuts, crafts, and quality time. Registration is required.
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Wednesday May 15 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Mindfulness Moment
Practice mindfulness techniques and create a calming craft to take home.
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Wednesday May 15 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Canvas Art for Kids
Be creative and make a masterpiece on canvas. Dress for a mess! Registration required.
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Wednesday May 15 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Writers' Club
Calling Young Writers ages 10-15 to meet at the library for discussion, inspiration, writing prompts, and sharing their works in progress.
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Wednesday May 15 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Crafty Killers
Bring a craft or other quiet project to work on while we listen to a different true-crime podcast each month.
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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.