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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. Please view our Board Meeting Dates.
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National Library Card Sign-Up Month
National Library Card Sign-Up Month Monday, Sep. 2All Locations Join us in celebrating Nationa Library Card Sign-Up Month! Anyone applying for a library card for the first time will receive a small gift. And any existing patron who uses his/her card to borrow materials can be entered into a weekly prize drawing! Remember, a library card brings stories to life!
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National Library Card Sign-Up Month Friday, Sep. 6All Locations Join us in celebrating Nationa Library Card Sign-Up Month! Anyone applying for a library card for the first time will receive a small gift. And any existing patron who uses his/her card to borrow materials can be entered into a weekly prize drawing! Remember, a library card brings stories to life!
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National Library Card Sign-Up Month
National Library Card Sign-Up Month Monday, Sep. 9All Locations Join us in celebrating Nationa Library Card Sign-Up Month! Anyone applying for a library card for the first time will receive a small gift. And any existing patron who uses his/her card to borrow materials can be entered into a weekly prize drawing! Remember, a library card brings stories to life!
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National Library Card Sign-Up Month
National Library Card Sign-Up Month Friday, Sep. 13All Locations Join us in celebrating Nationa Library Card Sign-Up Month! Anyone applying for a library card for the first time will receive a small gift. And any existing patron who uses his/her card to borrow materials can be entered into a weekly prize drawing! Remember, a library card brings stories to life!
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National Library Card Sign-Up Month
National Library Card Sign-Up Month Friday, Sep. 20All Locations Join us in celebrating Nationa Library Card Sign-Up Month! Anyone applying for a library card for the first time will receive a small gift. And any existing patron who uses his/her card to borrow materials can be entered into a weekly prize drawing! Remember, a library card brings stories to life!
Homeschool Adventure - Poland
1:30pm Homeschool Adventure - Poland Friday, Sep. 20, 1:30pmDeMotte All ages are invited for stories, games, crafts, and activities all related to the theme of Poland.
or call 219-987-2221. |
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National Library Card Sign-Up Month
National Library Card Sign-Up Month Saturday, Sep. 21All Locations Join us in celebrating Nationa Library Card Sign-Up Month! Anyone applying for a library card for the first time will receive a small gift. And any existing patron who uses his/her card to borrow materials can be entered into a weekly prize drawing! Remember, a library card brings stories to life!
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National Library Card Sign-Up Month
National Library Card Sign-Up Month Monday, Sep. 23All Locations Join us in celebrating Nationa Library Card Sign-Up Month! Anyone applying for a library card for the first time will receive a small gift. And any existing patron who uses his/her card to borrow materials can be entered into a weekly prize drawing! Remember, a library card brings stories to life!
Fall After School Program
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Color Your Stress Away/ The UFO (Unfinished Object) Group
5:30-7 pm Color Your Stress Away/ The UFO (Unfinished Object) Group Monday, Sep. 23, 5:30-7 pmRensselaer Love coloring? Want to unwind some stress? Join us on the 4th Monday of the month for Color Your Stress Away. Feel free to bring in your own craft project to finish up as part of the UFO (Unfinished Object) Group and come & go as you can. FREE FUN!!
or call 219-866-5881. |
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National Library Card Sign-Up Month
National Library Card Sign-Up Month Tuesday, Sep. 24All Locations Join us in celebrating Nationa Library Card Sign-Up Month! Anyone applying for a library card for the first time will receive a small gift. And any existing patron who uses his/her card to borrow materials can be entered into a weekly prize drawing! Remember, a library card brings stories to life!
Friends of the Library Meeting
1:00 p.m. Friends of the Library Meeting Tuesday, Sep. 24, 1:00 p.m.Wheatfield All Friends members and those wishing to join the Friends of the Wheatfield Library are invited to attend.
STEAM Workshop
4-5 pm STEAM Workshop Tuesday, Sep. 24, 4-5 pmRensselaer THE STEAM KITS ARE COMING! THE STEAM KITS ARE COMING! The Library will be adding STEAM kits to our collection of items you can check out of the library! Come and try out Dash the robot, code a mouse, marble run and a few other kits on Tuesday, September 24th from 4-5 pm. Ages 2nd-8th grade.&nbs...read more
or call 219-866-5881.
Mug Recipes for Teens
6pm Mug Recipes for Teens Tuesday, Sep. 24, 6pmDeMotte We will be making and tasting delicious and fun recipes in coffee mugs!
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National Library Card Sign-Up Month
National Library Card Sign-Up Month Wednesday, Sep. 25All Locations Join us in celebrating Nationa Library Card Sign-Up Month! Anyone applying for a library card for the first time will receive a small gift. And any existing patron who uses his/her card to borrow materials can be entered into a weekly prize drawing! Remember, a library card brings stories to life!
Men’s Book Group
10 am Men’s Book Group Wednesday, Sep. 25, 10 amRensselaer A darkly comedic takedown of Soviet society, an audacious revision of the stories of Faust and Pontius Pilate, and a thrilling love story...Join us for The Master and Margarita by Mikhail Bulgakov on Wednesday,September 25th at 10 am.
Toddler Time - Morning Session
10am Toddler Time - Morning Session Wednesday, Sep. 25, 10am(Wednesdays, September 4-25, 10am) DeMotte Hear stories, make craft items and enjoy other age appropriate activities.
or call 219-987-2221.
Story Time- Wednesday session
11am Story Time- Wednesday session Wednesday, Sep. 25, 11am(Wednesdays, September 4th-25th, 11am) Wheatfield for ages 3-5
or call 219-956-3774.
The Gathering - Knit & Crochet
12:30-2:30pm The Gathering - Knit & Crochet Wednesday, Sep. 25, 12:30-2:30pmDeMotte Enjoy an afternoon of working on your project and visiting with others.
Toddler Time - Afternoon Session
1pm Toddler Time - Afternoon Session Wednesday, Sep. 25, 1pm(Wednesdays, September 4-25, 1pm) DeMotte Hear stories, make craft items and enjoy other age appropriate activities.
or call 219-987-2221.
Medicare 101
1pm Medicare 101 Wednesday, Sep. 25, 1pmDeMotte An educational presentation about Medicare and some of the changes coming in 2020.
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National Library Card Sign-Up Month
National Library Card Sign-Up Month Thursday, Sep. 26All Locations Join us in celebrating Nationa Library Card Sign-Up Month! Anyone applying for a library card for the first time will receive a small gift. And any existing patron who uses his/her card to borrow materials can be entered into a weekly prize drawing! Remember, a library card brings stories to life!
Morning Movie
10:00 a.m. Morning Movie Thursday, Sep. 26, 10:00 a.m. Wheatfield "A street rat pursues the princess of Agrabah with the help of a powerful genie who can grant him three wishes. His primary opponent is a malevolent sorcerer who serves as the city's grand vizier and the chief advisor to the Sultan" (swank.com). Join us at the Wheatfield library on Thu...read more
4th Thursday Book Discussion
1pm 4th Thursday Book Discussion Thursday, Sep. 26, 1pmRensselaer A poignant and inspirational love story set in Burma, The Art of Hearing Heartbeats spans the decades between the 1950s and the present. Join us in discussion Thursday, September 26th at 1 pm for The Art of Hearing Heartbeats by Jan-Phillip Sendker.
or call 219-866-5881.
Story Time- Thursday session
3pm Story Time- Thursday session Thursday, Sep. 26, 3pm(Thursdays, September 5th-26th, 3pm) Wheatfield for ages 3-5
or call 219-956-3774.
Wheatfield Teen Book Discussion
4-4:30 p.m. Wheatfield Teen Book Discussion Thursday, Sep. 26, 4-4:30 p.m.Wheatfield Wheatfield Teen Book DiscussionGrades 6-12Thursday, September, 26from 4-4:30 p.m.We will be discussion the Land of Stories- The Wishing Spell by Chris ColferBooks for this discussion are available at the front desk of the Wheatfield Library.
or call 219-956-3774.
Lego’s Workshop
5-6:30 pm Lego’s Workshop Thursday, Sep. 26, 5-6:30 pmRensselaer Come get your Lego on with us on Thursday, September 26th from 5-6:30 pm. All ages welcome and registration not required. FREE FUN! Please contact Nancy at 219-866-5881 for more info. See you there!
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National Library Card Sign-Up Month
National Library Card Sign-Up Month Friday, Sep. 27All Locations Join us in celebrating Nationa Library Card Sign-Up Month! Anyone applying for a library card for the first time will receive a small gift. And any existing patron who uses his/her card to borrow materials can be entered into a weekly prize drawing! Remember, a library card brings stories to life!
Fall Book Page Wreath
6:00 p.m. Fall Book Page Wreath Friday, Sep. 27, 6:00 p.m. (1).jpg) Wheatfield Sign up and join us on Friday, Sept. 27 at 6:00 p.m. to make this versatile book page wreath. Bring your own wreath form and a hot glue gun and we'll provide the book pages and the twine! Snacks and drinks will be provided. Registration is required to attend and can be done in person...read more
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National Library Card Sign-Up Month
National Library Card Sign-Up Month Saturday, Sep. 28All Locations Join us in celebrating Nationa Library Card Sign-Up Month! Anyone applying for a library card for the first time will receive a small gift. And any existing patron who uses his/her card to borrow materials can be entered into a weekly prize drawing! Remember, a library card brings stories to life!
Incredible Bats!
1pm Incredible Bats! Saturday, Sep. 28, 1pmDeMotte A presentation on how bats are beneficial to our environment and what you can do to help these misunderstood creatures.
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National Library Card Sign-Up Month
National Library Card Sign-Up Month Monday, Sep. 30All Locations Join us in celebrating Nationa Library Card Sign-Up Month! Anyone applying for a library card for the first time will receive a small gift. And any existing patron who uses his/her card to borrow materials can be entered into a weekly prize drawing! Remember, a library card brings stories to life!
Preschool STEM - Morning Session
10:30am Preschool STEM - Morning Session Monday, Sep. 30, 10:30amDeMotte Preschoolers ages 3-5 are invited to design, create and explore with circles.
or call 219-987-2221.
Preschool STEM - Afternoon Session
2pm Preschool STEM - Afternoon Session Monday, Sep. 30, 2pmDeMotte Preschoolers ages 3-5 are invited to design, create and explore with circles.
or call 219-987-2221.
Medicare Made Clear
6 pm Medicare Made Clear Monday, Sep. 30, 6 pmRensselaer Presented by Cliff Havens on Monday, September 30th at 6 pm. Free informational program to help understand Medicare options.
or call 219-866-5881. |
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