Library Events & Programs
Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Jasper County Public Library! Most events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted.
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Health Screenings
9-11am Health Screenings Tuesday, Mar. 3, 9-11amDeMotte Free blood pressure and glucose screenings and total cholesterol screenings for $5.
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Story Time - Morning Session
10am Story Time - Morning Session Wednesday, Mar. 4, 10am(Wednesdays, Feb. 11 - Mar. 18, 10am) DeMotte Introduce your children to the love of books and the magic of stories.
Register Online or call 219-987-2221.
Story Time for 3-5 year olds
11am Story Time for 3-5 year olds Wednesday, Mar. 4, 11am(Wednesdays, Feb.11th-March 18th, 11am) Wheatfield
Story Time - Afternoon Session
2pm Story Time - Afternoon Session Wednesday, Mar. 4, 2pm(Wednesdays, Feb. 11 - Mar. 18, 2pm) DeMotte Introduce your children to the love of books and the magic of stories.
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Story Time for 3-5 year olds
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First Friday Story Time
10-10:30am First Friday Story Time Friday, Mar. 6, 10-10:30amDeMotte Patrons of all ages with developmental disabilities are invited to join us for stories and other fun activities.
Register Online or call 219-987-2221.
Game of the Month
2-3:00 p.m. Game of the Month Friday, Mar. 6, 2-3:00 p.m. Rensselaer Register Online or call 219-866-5881. |
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Puzzle Exchange
Puzzle Exchange Monday, Mar. 9(January - March 31) DeMotte The DeMotte Library is offering a free puzzle exchange during the winter months. Bring a puzzle in, take a puzzle out; it's that simple!
Teen Tech Week
Teen Tech Week Monday, Mar. 9Rensselaer March 9 thru March 15th Join us for Teen Tech Week Photo Editing Contest. Take a photo and edit it to make it look surreal or unbelievable. Bring it to the library or print it at the library using the Printer On App. We will put your photo on the Teen bulletin board. Prizes for the...read more
Silent Auction
Silent Auction Monday, Mar. 9(March 2-31) DeMotte Name your price on a variety of different items during the Friends of the DeMotte Library Silent Auction.
’Silly Seflies’ Contest
’Silly Seflies’ Contest Monday, Mar. 9(March 9-14) DeMotte Take the silliest selfie that you can, and enter it in a contest to win prizes! Open to teens in grades 6-12.
Story Time Age 2-5
10 a.m. Story Time Age 2-5 Monday, Mar. 9, 10 a.m.(Mondays, March 9,16,23 & 30, 10 a.m.) Rensselaer Mondays on March 9,16,23 & 30 at 10 a.m. Children ages 2-5 are welcome to join us for story time and a fun activitiy. Story time is held every Monday at 10 a.m., except the first Monday of the month. Registration required, limit 12. Call 866-5881 to register or conta...read more
Register Online or call 219-866-5881.
Teen Tech Wk Activity
4-5:00 p.m. Teen Tech Wk Activity Monday, Mar. 9, 4-5:00 p.m.Rensselaer Monday, March 9th from 4-5:00 p.m. All teen are invited from grades 6 thru 12. We will explore the history of animation. We will also be creating our own flip books. Registration required, limit 12. Call 866-5881 to register or contact Janice or Nancy with any questions...read more
Register Online or call 219-866-5881.
Adult Writing Group
6-8pm Adult Writing Group Monday, Mar. 9, 6-8pmDeMotte For those 18 or older who are looking for a fun way to explore and develop their writing skills with like minded individuals.
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Teen Tech Week
Teen Tech Week Tuesday, Mar. 10Rensselaer March 9 thru March 15th Join us for Teen Tech Week Photo Editing Contest. Take a photo and edit it to make it look surreal or unbelievable. Bring it to the library or print it at the library using the Printer On App. We will put your photo on the Teen bulletin board. Prizes for the...read more
’Silly Seflies’ Contest
’Silly Seflies’ Contest Tuesday, Mar. 10(March 9-14) DeMotte Take the silliest selfie that you can, and enter it in a contest to win prizes! Open to teens in grades 6-12.
Book Discussion
1:00 p.m. Book Discussion Tuesday, Mar. 10, 1:00 p.m.Wheatfield Odette, Clarice, and Barbara Jean are friends who have been through thick and thin together. Their favorite place to be is Earl’s All you Can Eat diner, and it is there that they have been dubbed “The Supremes” by their high school peers.
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Book Buddies
4-5:00 p.m. Book Buddies Tuesday, Mar. 10, 4-5:00 p.m.Rensselaer Tuesday, March 10th from 4-5:00 p.m. All kids in grades 3rd, 4th and 5th are invited to our book discussion. We will be discussing the book Citizen Scientists. We will continue to do winter birding activities from the book. Call 866-5881 to regis...read more
Register Online or call 219-866-5881.
2nd Tues. Night Movie
5:30 p.m. 2nd Tues. Night Movie Tuesday, Mar. 10, 5:30 p.m.Rensselaer Tuesday, March 10th at 5:30 p.m. Join us for this newly released movie based on the book by Nicholas Sparks. Two high school sweethearts are brought together by a twist of fate, the once strangers have fallen madly in love. However, they are forbidden from seeing each other. Dating...read more
Register Online or call 219-866-5881.
Teen Tech Week- Trivia Crack
6:00-7:00 pm Teen Tech Week- Trivia Crack Tuesday, Mar. 10, 6:00-7:00 pmWheatfield Teens, what's your best subject? Is it art, history, geography, science, sports or entertainment? The Wheatfield Library invites teens in grades 6-12 to match wits and spin the wheel of Trivia Crack! Join us as we form teams and answer questions to find out who is the smartest t...read more
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Teen Tech Week
Teen Tech Week Wednesday, Mar. 11Rensselaer March 9 thru March 15th Join us for Teen Tech Week Photo Editing Contest. Take a photo and edit it to make it look surreal or unbelievable. Bring it to the library or print it at the library using the Printer On App. We will put your photo on the Teen bulletin board. Prizes for the...read more
’Silly Seflies’ Contest
’Silly Seflies’ Contest Wednesday, Mar. 11(March 9-14) DeMotte Take the silliest selfie that you can, and enter it in a contest to win prizes! Open to teens in grades 6-12.
Blood Pressure Screening
10-10:30 a.m. Blood Pressure Screening Wednesday, Mar. 11, 10-10:30 a.m.Rensselaer 10-10:30 a.m. Free Blood Pressure Screenings are available at the Rensselaer Library. Open to all interested adults and provided by Jasper County Hospital Home Health, no appointment is necessary and screenings are done on a first come, f...read more
Story Time - Morning Session
10am Story Time - Morning Session Wednesday, Mar. 11, 10am(Wednesdays, Feb. 11 - Mar. 18, 10am) DeMotte Introduce your children to the love of books and the magic of stories.
Register Online or call 219-987-2221.
Story Time for 3-5 year olds
11am Story Time for 3-5 year olds Wednesday, Mar. 11, 11am(Wednesdays, Feb.11th-March 18th, 11am) Wheatfield
Overdrive e-book Class
2 p.m. Overdrive e-book Class Wednesday, Mar. 11, 2 p.m.Rensselaer Wednesday, March 11th from 2-3:00 p.m. All interested adults/children are invited to learn how to download e-books using Overdrive to a mobile device or e-reader by attending Learn How to Download e-books Using Overdrive. Those in attendance should bring along a fully ch...read more
Register Online or call 219-866-5881.
Story Time - Afternoon Session
2pm Story Time - Afternoon Session Wednesday, Mar. 11, 2pm(Wednesdays, Feb. 11 - Mar. 18, 2pm) DeMotte Introduce your children to the love of books and the magic of stories.
Register Online or call 219-987-2221.
Overdrive e-book Class
6 p.m. Overdrive e-book Class Wednesday, Mar. 11, 6 p.m.Rensselaer Wednesday, March 11th from 6-7:00 p.m. All interested adults/children are invited to learn how to download e-books using Overdrive to a mobile device or e-reader by attending Learn How to Download e-books Using Overdrive. Those in attendance should bring along a ful...read more
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Teen Tech Week
Teen Tech Week Thursday, Mar. 12Rensselaer March 9 thru March 15th Join us for Teen Tech Week Photo Editing Contest. Take a photo and edit it to make it look surreal or unbelievable. Bring it to the library or print it at the library using the Printer On App. We will put your photo on the Teen bulletin board. Prizes for the...read more
’Silly Seflies’ Contest
’Silly Seflies’ Contest Thursday, Mar. 12(March 9-14) DeMotte Take the silliest selfie that you can, and enter it in a contest to win prizes! Open to teens in grades 6-12.
Up in the U.P. - Bill Jamerson
2pm Up in the U.P. - Bill Jamerson Thursday, Mar. 12, 2pmDeMotte Join us as we journey to the U.P. of Michigan, and see through the eyes of this talented musician, the history and people who have made it what it is today.
Register Online or call 219-987-2221.
Story Time for 3-5 year olds
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Dollar-a-Day Boys
4:00 p.m. Dollar-a-Day Boys Thursday, Mar. 12, 4:00 p.m.Wheatfield On Thursday, March 12 @ 4 pm, the Wheatfield Library proudly presents, ‘Dollar a Day Boys,’ a fun, nostalgic musical tribute to the Civilian Conservation Corps. Presented by author, songwriter and filmmaker, Bill Jamerson, this program includes hilarious stories, foot tapping songs and a...read more
Register Online or call 219-956-3774.
Story Time Age 2-5
6 p.m. Story Time Age 2-5 Thursday, Mar. 12, 6 p.m.(Thursdays, March 12 & 19, 6 p.m.) Rensselaer Thursdays on March 12 & 19 at 6 p.m. Children ages 2-5 are welcome to join us for story time and a fun activitiy. Story time is held most Thursday's at 6 p.m. Registration required, limit 12. Call 866-5881 to register or contact Nancy with any ques...read more
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Teen Tech Week
Teen Tech Week Friday, Mar. 13Rensselaer March 9 thru March 15th Join us for Teen Tech Week Photo Editing Contest. Take a photo and edit it to make it look surreal or unbelievable. Bring it to the library or print it at the library using the Printer On App. We will put your photo on the Teen bulletin board. Prizes for the...read more
’Silly Seflies’ Contest
’Silly Seflies’ Contest Friday, Mar. 13(March 9-14) DeMotte Take the silliest selfie that you can, and enter it in a contest to win prizes! Open to teens in grades 6-12.
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Teen Tech Week
Teen Tech Week Saturday, Mar. 14Rensselaer March 9 thru March 15th Join us for Teen Tech Week Photo Editing Contest. Take a photo and edit it to make it look surreal or unbelievable. Bring it to the library or print it at the library using the Printer On App. We will put your photo on the Teen bulletin board. Prizes for the...read more
’Silly Seflies’ Contest
’Silly Seflies’ Contest Saturday, Mar. 14(March 9-14) DeMotte Take the silliest selfie that you can, and enter it in a contest to win prizes! Open to teens in grades 6-12.
Iditarod Musher Karen Land
10 a.m. Iditarod Musher Karen Land Saturday, Mar. 14, 10 a.m.Rensselaer Saturday, March 14th at 10 a.m. Bring the whole family and join us as we will be hosting a program featuring an Iditarod musher, writer and native Hoosier, Karen Land. She has received rave reviews across the country for her presentations in which she shares her enthusiasm...read more
Register Online or call 219-866-5881.
"Mush" Iditarod Program with Karen Land
1:00 p.m. "Mush" Iditarod Program with Karen Land Saturday, Mar. 14, 1:00 p.m.Wheatfield On Saturday, March 14 at 1 p.m., the Wheatfield branch will host, “Mush,” presented by Iditarod racer, Karen Land. This program will appeal to ALL AGES!
Register Online or call 219-956-3774.
’Mush" Iditarod Presentation
3pm ’Mush" Iditarod Presentation Saturday, Mar. 14, 3pmDeMotte The Iditarod is a long-distance sled dog race that begins in early March and covers the distance from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska. 'Mush' will be presented by Iditarod racer Karen Land.
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Teen Tech Week
Teen Tech Week Sunday, Mar. 15Rensselaer March 9 thru March 15th Join us for Teen Tech Week Photo Editing Contest. Take a photo and edit it to make it look surreal or unbelievable. Bring it to the library or print it at the library using the Printer On App. We will put your photo on the Teen bulletin board. Prizes for the...read more
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Puzzle Exchange
Puzzle Exchange Monday, Mar. 16(January - March 31) DeMotte The DeMotte Library is offering a free puzzle exchange during the winter months. Bring a puzzle in, take a puzzle out; it's that simple!
Teen Tech Week
Teen Tech Week Monday, Mar. 16Rensselaer March 9 thru March 15th Join us for Teen Tech Week Photo Editing Contest. Take a photo and edit it to make it look surreal or unbelievable. Bring it to the library or print it at the library using the Printer On App. We will put your photo on the Teen bulletin board. Prizes for the...read more
Silent Auction
Silent Auction Monday, Mar. 16(March 2-31) DeMotte Name your price on a variety of different items during the Friends of the DeMotte Library Silent Auction.
Story Time Age 2-5
10 a.m. Story Time Age 2-5 Monday, Mar. 16, 10 a.m.(Mondays, March 9,16,23 & 30, 10 a.m.) Rensselaer Mondays on March 9,16,23 & 30 at 10 a.m. Children ages 2-5 are welcome to join us for story time and a fun activitiy. Story time is held every Monday at 10 a.m., except the first Monday of the month. Registration required, limit 12. Call 866-5881 to register or conta...read more
Register Online or call 219-866-5881.
Booktalk for k-1st graders
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My Favorite Apps
6-7 p.m. My Favorite Apps Monday, Mar. 16, 6-7 p.m.Rensselaer Monday, March 16th from 6-7 p.m. Everyone is welcome!! Come and share what your favorite App is, whether on Android, Apple or tablet. You just may leave with a new favorite App after hearing other people's favorites. Registration not required, but is available online...read more
Register Online or call 219-866-5881.
Gamer’s Club
6-10pm Gamer’s Club Monday, Mar. 16, 6-10pmDeMotte Let the games begin! A new monthly program open to ages 10 and up that will include a variety of board games.
Register Online or call 219-987-2221.
Oil Painting Class
9am-4pm Oil Painting Class Monday, Mar. 16, 9am-4pmDeMotte Presented by Susan Young, participants in attendance will leave with a completed project at the end of the day.
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Book Discussion
2pm or 7pm Book Discussion Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2pm or 7pmDeMotte The Bookies of DeMotte invite all interested adults to join in a review of this imaginative, yet historical novel. 'The Ruins of Lace' by Iris Anthony.
Online Job Search Workshop
2-3:00 p.m. Online Job Search Workshop Tuesday, Mar. 17, 2-3:00 p.m.Rensselaer Tuesday, March 17th at 2-3:00 p.m. Searching for jobs online can be an unexpected challenge, both for those new to the job market and for work force veterans alike.
Learn what you need to navigate this new arena in this tip-filled workshop aimed at those with all levels of computer experi...read more Register Online or call 219-866-5881.
Chat n Chew Teen Book Club
4-5:00 p.m. Chat n Chew Teen Book Club Tuesday, Mar. 17, 4-5:00 p.m.Rensselaer Tuesday, March 17 from 4-5:00 p.m. Calling all teens in grades 6-12. We will discuss recipes from the book, The Green Teen Cookbook and create a banana smoothie, yogurt muesli and guacamole. Registration requir...read more
Register Online or call 219-866-5881.
March After School Program
4:00-5:00 pm March After School Program Tuesday, Mar. 17, 4:00-5:00 pmWheatfield Join us at our next after school program where we will celebrate St. Patrick's Day!
We will have a snack and make a St. Paddy's Day craft. For kids in grades K-5 Register Online or call 219-956-3774.
Online Job Search Workshop
6-7:00 p.m. Online Job Search Workshop Tuesday, Mar. 17, 6-7:00 p.m.Rensselaer Tuesday, March 17th at 6-7:00 p.m. Searching for jobs online can be an unexpected challenge, both for those new to the job market and for work force veterans alike.
Learn what you need to navigate this new arena in this tip-filled workshop aimed at those with all levels of compu...read more Register Online or call 219-866-5881. |
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Story Time - Morning Session
10am Story Time - Morning Session Wednesday, Mar. 18, 10am(Wednesdays, Feb. 11 - Mar. 18, 10am) DeMotte Introduce your children to the love of books and the magic of stories.
Register Online or call 219-987-2221.
Story Time for 3-5 year olds
11am Story Time for 3-5 year olds Wednesday, Mar. 18, 11am(Wednesdays, Feb.11th-March 18th, 11am) Wheatfield
Story Time - Afternoon Session
2pm Story Time - Afternoon Session Wednesday, Mar. 18, 2pm(Wednesdays, Feb. 11 - Mar. 18, 2pm) DeMotte Introduce your children to the love of books and the magic of stories.
Register Online or call 219-987-2221. |
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Basic Computer Class
2pm Basic Computer Class Thursday, Mar. 19, 2pmDeMotte Learn the basic skills for using a computer. Designed for those with little or no computer experience.
Register Online or call 219-987-2221.
Story Time for 3-5 year olds
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March Teen Book Club
4:00-5:00 pm March Teen Book Club Thursday, Mar. 19, 4:00-5:00 pmWheatfield Join us as we read Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. For teens in grades 9-12. Refreshments will be served. Books can be picked up at the front desk of the Wheatfield Library.
Register Online or call 219-956-3774.
Third Thursday Gr. 1-4
4-5:00 p.m. Third Thursday Gr. 1-4 Thursday, Mar. 19, 4-5:00 p.m.Rensselaer Thursday, March 19th from 4-5:00 p.m. All kids in grades 1-4 are welcome to join us for our Third Thursday monthly program. We will be learning about magnets and how they work. We will also get to use magnets for fun. Registration required, limit 12. Call 866...read more
Register Online or call 219-866-5881.
Story Time Age 2-5
6 p.m. Story Time Age 2-5 Thursday, Mar. 19, 6 p.m.(Thursdays, March 12 & 19, 6 p.m.) Rensselaer Thursdays on March 12 & 19 at 6 p.m. Children ages 2-5 are welcome to join us for story time and a fun activitiy. Story time is held most Thursday's at 6 p.m. Registration required, limit 12. Call 866-5881 to register or contact Nancy with any ques...read more
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Puzzle Exchange
Puzzle Exchange Monday, Mar. 23(January - March 31) DeMotte The DeMotte Library is offering a free puzzle exchange during the winter months. Bring a puzzle in, take a puzzle out; it's that simple!
Silent Auction
Silent Auction Monday, Mar. 23(March 2-31) DeMotte Name your price on a variety of different items during the Friends of the DeMotte Library Silent Auction.
Story Time Age 2-5
10 a.m. Story Time Age 2-5 Monday, Mar. 23, 10 a.m.(Mondays, March 9,16,23 & 30, 10 a.m.) Rensselaer Mondays on March 9,16,23 & 30 at 10 a.m. Children ages 2-5 are welcome to join us for story time and a fun activitiy. Story time is held every Monday at 10 a.m., except the first Monday of the month. Registration required, limit 12. Call 866-5881 to register or conta...read more
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Friends of the Library Meeting
1:00 p.m. Friends of the Library Meeting Tuesday, Mar. 24, 1:00 p.m.Wheatfield The Friends of the Wheatfield Library invite all Friends members and those wishing to join the Friends of the Wheatfield Library to a meeting, held in the Meeting Room of the library on Tuesday, February 24 at 1 pm.
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Men’s Book Group
10 a.m. Men’s Book Group Wednesday, Mar. 25, 10 a.m.Rensselaer Wednesday, March 25th at 10 a.m. Join us for our monthly book discussion. We will be discussing Skinwalkers by Tony Hillerman. Three shotgun blasts rip through the side of Officer Jim Chee’s trailer as the Navajo Tribal Policeman sleeps. He survi...read more
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Morning Movie
10:00 a.m. Morning Movie Thursday, Mar. 26, 10:00 a.m.Wheatfield Courageous and victorious, Katniss Everdeen is on a mission, fighting to save Peeta after ending the games once and for all. All interested adults are invited to come to the Wheatfield Library on Thursday, March 26 @ 10 am, where this free, rated PG-13 film featuring Jennifer Lawrence and Josh Hutch...read more
4th Thurs. Book Discussion
1 p.m. 4th Thurs. Book Discussion Thursday, Mar. 26, 1 p.m.Rensselaer Thursday, March 26th at 1 p.m. Join us for our monthly book discussion on the book Enchanted April by Elizabeth Von Arnim. The women at the center of The Enchanted April are alike only in their dissatisfaction with their everyday lives. They find ea...read more
Afternoon Adventure Club
4-5pm Afternoon Adventure Club Thursday, Mar. 26, 4-5pmDeMotte Grades K-5 are in for a great adventure when they attend the DeMotte Library's Afternoon Adventure Club Program. Held the fourth Thursday of every month from 4-5pm.
Register Online or call 219-987-2221.
Creat with Lego’s
5-6:30 p.m. Creat with Lego’s Thursday, Mar. 26, 5-6:30 p.m.Rensselaer Thursday, March 26th from 5-6:30 p.m. Children ages 4-14 are welcome to join us for Create with Lego's. Come and see what you can create with lego's and have fun connecting with other children. Registration requested. Call 866-5881 to register.
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Library Lego
9:30-11:00am Library Lego Saturday, Mar. 28, 9:30-11:00amDeMotte Put your creativity to work and make shapes from Legos based on a theme. This program is held the fourth Saturday of every month and open to ages 4-14.
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Silent Auction
Silent Auction Monday, Mar. 30(March 2-31) DeMotte Name your price on a variety of different items during the Friends of the DeMotte Library Silent Auction.
Story Time Age 2-5
10 a.m. Story Time Age 2-5 Monday, Mar. 30, 10 a.m.(Mondays, March 9,16,23 & 30, 10 a.m.) Rensselaer Mondays on March 9,16,23 & 30 at 10 a.m. Children ages 2-5 are welcome to join us for story time and a fun activitiy. Story time is held every Monday at 10 a.m., except the first Monday of the month. Registration required, limit 12. Call 866-5881 to register or conta...read more
Register Online or call 219-866-5881.
The UFO Group
5:30-7 p.m. The UFO Group Monday, Mar. 30, 5:30-7 p.m.(Mondays, 5:30-7 p.m.) Rensselaer Join us on the last Monday of the month from 5:30-7 p.m (come and go as you can). Carve out time in your hectic schedule and come to the library to work on your unfinished craft projects, all while visiting with fellow crafters. All ages are welcome. Registration required, limit 15. Call 8...read more
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Puzzle Exchange
Puzzle Exchange Tuesday, Mar. 31(January - March 31) DeMotte The DeMotte Library is offering a free puzzle exchange during the winter months. Bring a puzzle in, take a puzzle out; it's that simple!
Silent Auction
Silent Auction Tuesday, Mar. 31(March 2-31) DeMotte Name your price on a variety of different items during the Friends of the DeMotte Library Silent Auction.
Bird Watching 101
6-7:00 p.m. Bird Watching 101 Tuesday, Mar. 31, 6-7:00 p.m.Rensselaer Tuesday, March 31st from 6-7:00 p.m. Join us as bird watcher and nature enthusiast Barb Lucas presents a program on Bird Watching 101. Barb has presented programs on topics related to birding at other libraries, civic groups and parks in the area. You will learn about the joy ...read more
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