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Friday April 19 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 April 19 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
News for You
Learn new vocabulary while reading the newspaper.
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Friday April 19 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 April 19 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Slime Time
Concoct a new slime every month. Registration Required.
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Friday April 19 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 April 20 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 April 20 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.
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Saturday April 20 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
Escape Room
Solve different puzzles, investigate clues, and work as a team to escape the room and - hopefully - survive the Titanic. Registration required.
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Saturday April 20 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Every Child Ready to Read for Babies
Give your baby a solid start. We will share activities and practices of the Every Child Ready to Read program targeted to your child's first year. Registration required.
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Saturday April 20 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.
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Saturday April 20 11:00am - 3:00pm EDT
Chalk and Popsicles on the Porch
Let's be creative and decorate the porch with chalk art, while enjoying a popsicle.
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Saturday April 20 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.
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Saturday April 20 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.
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Saturday April 20 1:00pm - 1:45pm EDT
Escape Room
Solve different puzzles, investigate clues, and work as a team to escape the room and - hopefully - survive the Titanic. Registration required.
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Saturday April 20 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Personal Finances for Teens
Being a teenager is the best age to learn about money, how it works, and how to save it. Join us with the library's own financial manager, Wes Klutts! Teens and parents welcome. Registration required.
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Saturday April 20 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
Escape Room
Solve different puzzles, investigate clues, and work as a team to escape the room and - hopefully - survive the Titanic. Registration required.
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Saturday April 20 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
Escape Room
Solve different puzzles, investigate clues, and work as a team to escape the room and - hopefully - survive the Titanic. Registration required.
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Monday April 22 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Meet Pigeon Storytime
We'll be joined for this special storytime by Pigeon, the star of "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!" and many other classics by Mo Willems. Photo opportunities available.
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Monday April 22 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Beginning English
Learn new words, practice communication skills and very basic grammar.
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Monday April 22 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 April 22 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.
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Monday April 22 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Earth Day Extravaganza
Celebrate Earth Day at the library by playing games and planting seeds.
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Monday April 22 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Tinkering
Stretch your creativity and engineering skills while building and tinkering with projects. Registration required.
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Monday April 22 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.
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Monday April 22 6:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
Self-Defense for Women
No victim ever expects to be one. Rose Myers, Pilsung ATA Martial Arts, will demonstrate how to defend yourself in threatening situations. Registration Required.
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Monday April 22 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 April 22 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
PM ESL Conversation Group
Practice speaking English and learn American culture.
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Monday April 22 7:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
Authors at JCPL
JCPL welcomes Megan Miranda, the New York Times bestselling author of "All the Missing Girls" to Authors at JCPL.
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Tuesday April 23 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
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 April 23 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Eat Smart, Live Strong - for Seniors
Claire Rivron, Nutrition Education Program Advisor with the Purdue Extension Office will be presenting. NOTE: This program is geared for those of us in our "Golden Years." (age 50+)
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Tuesday April 23 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Preschool Storytime with Pigeon
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 April 23 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 April 23 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Tiny Tots
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 April 23 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Homeschool Huddle
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 April 23 4:30pm - 5:15pm EDT
Blackout Poetry for Kids
To celebrate, we'll be creating our own blackout poetry. Blackout poetry is a mixture of poetry and art using "found" text to create a poem. Ages 7-11. Registration required.
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Tuesday April 23 4:30pm - 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.
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Tuesday April 23 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.
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Tuesday April 23 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Tinker Kids, Jr.
Stretch creativity and engineering skills while building and tinkering with projects. Registration required.
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Tuesday April 23 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
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 April 24 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
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 April 24 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Preschool Tinkering
Stretch creativity and engineering skills while building and tinkering with projects. Registration required. Â
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Wednesday April 24 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Hooked on Books
If you enjoy discussing books you've read, please join us. Copies of the book are available to checkout the month prior. A zoom option is available with the link sent upon request.
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Wednesday April 24 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.
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Wednesday April 24 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.
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Wednesday April 24 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Canvas Art
Let's be creative and learn different techniques to paint a masterpiece on canvas. Dress for a mess.Registration required.
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Wednesday April 24 4:30pm - 5:15pm EDT
Crafternoon
Learn different ways to create invisible ink. Then reveal your secret messages and pictures.
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Wednesday April 24 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 April 24 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 April 25 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
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 April 25 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
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 April 25 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
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 April 25 10:00am - 11:00am 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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Thursday April 25 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Meet Pigeon
Hear about Pigeon's mischievous antics during a fun storytime. Enjoy photo opportunities and fun activities. Child's caregiver required.
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Thursday April 25 1:30pm - 2:30pm EDT
Advanced English
Practice speaking English in a variety of situations.
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Thursday April 25 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Homeschool Hangout
Keep the Earth Day warmth going as we dig into some earth science activities today.
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Thursday April 25 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Earth Day Crafts
We only have one Earth- let's celebrate her with some easy, environmentally friendly crafts!
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Thursday April 25 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
ESL Writing
Come to the ALC and work on your English writing skills!
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Thursday April 25 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.
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Thursday April 25 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Tinker Kids
Stretch creativity and engineering skills while building and tinkering with projects. Registration required.
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Thursday April 25 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Meet Pigeon Storytime
Hear about Pigeon's mischievous antics during a fun storytime. Enjoy photo opportunities and fun activities. Child's caregiver required.
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Thursday April 25 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Dungeons and Dragons for Teens - Group One
Come play D&D with Noah, the library Dungeon Master. All adventurers between grades 6 and 12 are welcome, whether youâre an experienced player or someone who wants to learn. Registration required.
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Thursday April 25 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Yoga (Taylorâs Version)
A fun twist on regular yoga; dress up as your favorite Taylor Swift era while we listen to her songs and go through a beginnerâs level yoga flow. Yoga mats are provided. Registration required.
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Friday April 26 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Tot Art
Create your own masterpiece! Create tot-friendly art projects. Dress for a mess. Child's caregiver required.Registration required.
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Friday April 26 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 April 26 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
News for You
Learn new vocabulary while reading the newspaper.
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Friday April 26 4:30pm - 5:15pm EDT
Money Skills
Learn about saving and spending money with fun activities and a few stories.
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Saturday April 27 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Bird Watching Walk
Join the library and avid bird watcher, Douglas Gray, as we walk at Blue Heron Park and learn how to spot birds. Bring binoculars if you have them.
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Saturday April 27 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 April 27 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Cover to Cover Book Club
Love to read and talk about books? This new book club meets monthly on Saturday mornings. This month's title is "The Dutch House" by Ann Patchett. Contact the library to obtain a copy.
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Saturday April 27 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Friends of JCPL Book Sale
This One-Day Sale will be held in the parking lot. Books, CDs, DVDs and audiobooks will be sold at bargain prices. Items may be purchased with a credit card, cash, or check.
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Saturday April 27 1:00pm - 3:30pm EDT
Indy Ukers Southside Jam
Enjoy ukulele music and practice a tune with the Indy Ukers. For all ages.
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Saturday April 27 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Community Conversations
Join us for a panel discussion on public safety in Johnson County, featuring representatives from the Town of Whiteland & New Whiteland and Clark-Pleasant Schools, and local Fire & Police Departments.
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Sunday April 28 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Celebrate DÃa!
DÃa is a celebration of children, families and reading. DÃa connects families to different cultures and languages in Johnson County through multilingual storytime and multicultural activities!
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Monday April 29 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Books & Beans Book Club @ Coffeehouse Five in Bargersville
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 April 29 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
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 April 29 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Beginning English
Learn new words, practice communication skills and very basic grammar.
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Monday April 29 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Family Book Club
Join us as we read and discuss a book from the Humor genre. The title will be available at the children's desk at White River Library.
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Monday April 29 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 April 29 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
PM ESL Conversation Group
Practice speaking English and learn American culture.