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"Libraries Rock" Summer Reading Program - grades K-5
"Libraries Rock" Summer Reading Program - grades K-5 Sunday, Jun. 17DeMotte Registration will begin on June 4 for our "Libraries Rock" Summer Reading Program. Open to children entering grades K-5. We have some great programs lined up!
"Libraries Rock" Summer Reading Program - grades 6-12
"Libraries Rock" Summer Reading Program - grades 6-12 Sunday, Jun. 17(June 4-30) DeMotte Registration will begin on June 4 for our "Libraries Rock" Summer Reading Program. Open to children entering grades 6-12. Bring your friends!
"Libraries Rock!" Summer Reading program, K-5
"Libraries Rock!" Summer Reading program, K-5 Sunday, Jun. 17Wheatfield for kids entering grades kindergarten - 5th grade
or call 219-956-3774.
"Libraries Rock!" Summer Reading Program, grades 6-12
"Libraries Rock!" Summer Reading Program, grades 6-12 Sunday, Jun. 17Wheatfield for kids entering grades 6th-12th
or call 219-956-3774.
Silent Book Auction
Silent Book Auction Sunday, Jun. 17(June 1-30) DeMotte The Friends of the DeMotte Library invite book collectors and enthusiasts to name their price during a Silent Auction.
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Adult Summer Reading "Libraries Rock!"
Adult Summer Reading "Libraries Rock!" Monday, Jun. 18(June 4-July 30) All Locations Weekly Prize drawing!
For each Fiction, Non-Fiction, Magazine, e-book, Audio Book or audio e-book that you read/listen to, you will receive a ticket to enter the 8 weekly prize drawings. (Held each Monday morning)…including our Grand Prize Drawing on July 30th!
"Libraries Rock!" Summer Reading program, K-5
"Libraries Rock!" Summer Reading program, K-5 Monday, Jun. 18Wheatfield for kids entering grades kindergarten - 5th grade
or call 219-956-3774.
"Libraries Rock!" Summer Reading Program, grades 6-12
"Libraries Rock!" Summer Reading Program, grades 6-12 Monday, Jun. 18Wheatfield for kids entering grades 6th-12th
or call 219-956-3774.
Story Time for 3-5 years old--10am session
10am Story Time for 3-5 years old--10am session Monday, Jun. 18, 10am(Mondays, June 4th-25th, 10am) Wheatfield or call 219-956-3774.
Combat Coffee
10:30am-12:30pm Combat Coffee Monday, Jun. 18, 10:30am-12:30pm Rensselaer Community Veterans are invited to join us for this opportunity for fellowship and obtaining resources in an effort to build a strong network among area Vets. Combat Coffee is a group created by a Vet and is a casual environment in which Veterans can connect through coffee, conversation, and camarade...read more
or call 219-866-5881.
Story Time for 3-5 years old--11am session
11am Story Time for 3-5 years old--11am session Monday, Jun. 18, 11am(Mondays, June 4th-25th, 11am) Wheatfield or call 219-956-3774.
Book Discussion for Grades 2-5
4pm Book Discussion for Grades 2-5 Monday, Jun. 18, 4pmWheatfield Frank Einstein and the Antimatter Motor
or call 219-956-3774.
Lean & Limber Exercise Class
5pm Lean & Limber Exercise Class Monday, Jun. 18, 5pm(Mondays, June 4-25, 5pm) DeMotte Relaxing, smooth stretching and low impact movements are a great way to limber up and feel healthy and stress-free.
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Adult Summer Reading "Libraries Rock!"
Adult Summer Reading "Libraries Rock!" Tuesday, Jun. 19(June 4-July 30) All Locations Weekly Prize drawing!
For each Fiction, Non-Fiction, Magazine, e-book, Audio Book or audio e-book that you read/listen to, you will receive a ticket to enter the 8 weekly prize drawings. (Held each Monday morning)…including our Grand Prize Drawing on July 30th!
Libraries Rock! Summer Reading Program K-5
Libraries Rock! Summer Reading Program K-5 Tuesday, Jun. 19(June 12-July 30 ) Rensselaer Sign-up for Summer Reading. Begins June 12th through July 30th.
"Libraries Rock!" Summer Reading program, K-5
"Libraries Rock!" Summer Reading program, K-5 Tuesday, Jun. 19Wheatfield for kids entering grades kindergarten - 5th grade
or call 219-956-3774.
"Libraries Rock!" Summer Reading Program, grades 6-12
"Libraries Rock!" Summer Reading Program, grades 6-12 Tuesday, Jun. 19Wheatfield for kids entering grades 6th-12th
or call 219-956-3774.
Storyteller Chris Fascione
10:00am
Kids ’Libraries Rock’ - Juggler/Storyteller
1pm Kids ’Libraries Rock’ - Juggler/Storyteller Tuesday, Jun. 19, 1pmDeMotte Be fascinated and entertained by Juggler/Storyteller, Chris Fascione.
Summer Reading Program for K-5
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Adult Summer Reading "Libraries Rock!"
Adult Summer Reading "Libraries Rock!" Wednesday, Jun. 20(June 4-July 30) All Locations Weekly Prize drawing!
For each Fiction, Non-Fiction, Magazine, e-book, Audio Book or audio e-book that you read/listen to, you will receive a ticket to enter the 8 weekly prize drawings. (Held each Monday morning)…including our Grand Prize Drawing on July 30th!
Libraries Rock! Summer Reading Program 6-12
Libraries Rock! Summer Reading Program 6-12 Wednesday, Jun. 20(June 12-July30) Rensselaer Sign-up for Summer Reading. Begins June 12th through July 30th.
"Libraries Rock!" Summer Reading program, K-5
"Libraries Rock!" Summer Reading program, K-5 Wednesday, Jun. 20Wheatfield for kids entering grades kindergarten - 5th grade
or call 219-956-3774.
"Libraries Rock!" Summer Reading Program, grades 6-12
"Libraries Rock!" Summer Reading Program, grades 6-12 Wednesday, Jun. 20Wheatfield for kids entering grades 6th-12th
or call 219-956-3774.
Summer Toddler Time - ages 2-4
1pm Summer Toddler Time - ages 2-4 Wednesday, Jun. 20, 1pm(Wednesdays, June 6-27, 1pm) DeMotte Held in the Children's Area of the library. Each program will relate to the Summer Reading theme, 'Libraries Rock'!
Teens make your own fossils
2:00pm-3:00pm
Cook the Book: Trim Healthy Mama
6:00pm Cook the Book: Trim Healthy Mama Wednesday, Jun. 20, 6:00pmRensselaer Wednesday, June 20th @ 6 p.m. Join us for Cook the Book Trim Healthy Mama Cookbooks. Do you love to cook? This session’s topic is Trim Healthy Mama Cookbooks. We choose the cookbooks; you choose and make a recipe to share on Wednesday, June 20th at 6 p.m. Come to th...read more
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Adult Summer Reading "Libraries Rock!"
Adult Summer Reading "Libraries Rock!" Thursday, Jun. 21(June 4-July 30) All Locations Weekly Prize drawing!
For each Fiction, Non-Fiction, Magazine, e-book, Audio Book or audio e-book that you read/listen to, you will receive a ticket to enter the 8 weekly prize drawings. (Held each Monday morning)…including our Grand Prize Drawing on July 30th!
"Libraries Rock!" Summer Reading program, K-5
"Libraries Rock!" Summer Reading program, K-5 Thursday, Jun. 21Wheatfield for kids entering grades kindergarten - 5th grade
or call 219-956-3774.
"Libraries Rock!" Summer Reading Program, grades 6-12
"Libraries Rock!" Summer Reading Program, grades 6-12 Thursday, Jun. 21Wheatfield for kids entering grades 6th-12th
or call 219-956-3774.
Teen ’Libraries Rock’ - Exercise to Music
1pm Teen ’Libraries Rock’ - Exercise to Music Thursday, Jun. 21, 1pmDeMotte The Teen Libraries Rock Summer Reading program continues with a rockin' good time with Exercise to Music.
Kids make your own fossils
2:00pm-3:00pm Kids make your own fossils Thursday, Jun. 21, 2:00pm-3:00pmRensselaer For Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Bingo
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Adult Summer Reading "Libraries Rock!"
Adult Summer Reading "Libraries Rock!" Friday, Jun. 22(June 4-July 30) All Locations Weekly Prize drawing!
For each Fiction, Non-Fiction, Magazine, e-book, Audio Book or audio e-book that you read/listen to, you will receive a ticket to enter the 8 weekly prize drawings. (Held each Monday morning)…including our Grand Prize Drawing on July 30th!
"Libraries Rock!" Summer Reading program, K-5
"Libraries Rock!" Summer Reading program, K-5 Friday, Jun. 22Wheatfield for kids entering grades kindergarten - 5th grade
or call 219-956-3774.
"Libraries Rock!" Summer Reading Program, grades 6-12
"Libraries Rock!" Summer Reading Program, grades 6-12 Friday, Jun. 22Wheatfield for kids entering grades 6th-12th
or call 219-956-3774.
Family Yoga Sessions
10am Family Yoga Sessions Friday, Jun. 22, 10amDeMotte The DeMotte Library invites families and children of all ages to get their groove on and enjoy weekly sessions of Summer Family Yoga.
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Adult Summer Reading "Libraries Rock!"
Adult Summer Reading "Libraries Rock!" Saturday, Jun. 23(June 4-July 30) All Locations Weekly Prize drawing!
For each Fiction, Non-Fiction, Magazine, e-book, Audio Book or audio e-book that you read/listen to, you will receive a ticket to enter the 8 weekly prize drawings. (Held each Monday morning)…including our Grand Prize Drawing on July 30th!
"Libraries Rock!" Summer Reading program, K-5
"Libraries Rock!" Summer Reading program, K-5 Saturday, Jun. 23Wheatfield for kids entering grades kindergarten - 5th grade
or call 219-956-3774.
"Libraries Rock!" Summer Reading Program, grades 6-12
"Libraries Rock!" Summer Reading Program, grades 6-12 Saturday, Jun. 23Wheatfield for kids entering grades 6th-12th
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"Libraries Rock" Summer Reading Program - grades K-5
"Libraries Rock" Summer Reading Program - grades K-5 Sunday, Jun. 24DeMotte Registration will begin on June 4 for our "Libraries Rock" Summer Reading Program. Open to children entering grades K-5. We have some great programs lined up!
"Libraries Rock" Summer Reading Program - grades 6-12
"Libraries Rock" Summer Reading Program - grades 6-12 Sunday, Jun. 24(June 4-30) DeMotte Registration will begin on June 4 for our "Libraries Rock" Summer Reading Program. Open to children entering grades 6-12. Bring your friends!
Silent Book Auction
Silent Book Auction Sunday, Jun. 24(June 1-30) DeMotte The Friends of the DeMotte Library invite book collectors and enthusiasts to name their price during a Silent Auction.
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Adult Summer Reading "Libraries Rock!"
Adult Summer Reading "Libraries Rock!" Monday, Jun. 25(June 4-July 30) All Locations Weekly Prize drawing!
For each Fiction, Non-Fiction, Magazine, e-book, Audio Book or audio e-book that you read/listen to, you will receive a ticket to enter the 8 weekly prize drawings. (Held each Monday morning)…including our Grand Prize Drawing on July 30th!
Story Time for 3-5 years old--10am session
10am Story Time for 3-5 years old--10am session Monday, Jun. 25, 10am(Mondays, June 4th-25th, 10am) Wheatfield or call 219-956-3774.
Story Time for 3-5 years old--11am session
11am Story Time for 3-5 years old--11am session Monday, Jun. 25, 11am(Mondays, June 4th-25th, 11am) Wheatfield or call 219-956-3774.
Books & Coffee Discussion @ Somethin’s Brewin’ Coffee Shop
2:00-3:00 p.m. Books & Coffee Discussion @ Somethin’s Brewin’ Coffee Shop Monday, Jun. 25, 2:00-3:00 p.m.Somethin's Brewin' Coffee Shop Join us as we read and discuss When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi.We will meet at Somethin's Brewin' Coffee Shop in DeMotte. Copies of the book are available at the front desk of the Wheatfield and DeMotte Library.
Wheatfield’s Maker Monday
4-5 p.m. Wheatfield’s Maker Monday Monday, Jun. 25, 4-5 p.m.Wheatfield Maker Monday
June 25th from 4-5 p.m for grades 1-8 Must register to atttend. Register at www.myjcpl.org/events, or by visiting or calling the Wheatfield Library at 219-956-3774.
Lean & Limber Exercise Class
5pm Lean & Limber Exercise Class Monday, Jun. 25, 5pm(Mondays, June 4-25, 5pm) DeMotte Relaxing, smooth stretching and low impact movements are a great way to limber up and feel healthy and stress-free.
Color your stress away/The UFO Group
5:30pm-7:00pm Color your stress away/The UFO Group Monday, Jun. 25, 5:30pm-7:00pmRensselaer Color your stress away/ The UFO (Unfunished Object)Group
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Adult Summer Reading "Libraries Rock!"
Adult Summer Reading "Libraries Rock!" Tuesday, Jun. 26(June 4-July 30) All Locations Weekly Prize drawing!
For each Fiction, Non-Fiction, Magazine, e-book, Audio Book or audio e-book that you read/listen to, you will receive a ticket to enter the 8 weekly prize drawings. (Held each Monday morning)…including our Grand Prize Drawing on July 30th!
Libraries Rock! Summer Reading Program K-5
Libraries Rock! Summer Reading Program K-5 Tuesday, Jun. 26(June 12-July 30 ) Rensselaer Sign-up for Summer Reading. Begins June 12th through July 30th.
Steve Belliveau Science of Sound
10:00am
Friends of the Library Meeting
1:00 p.m. Friends of the Library Meeting Tuesday, Jun. 26, 1:00 p.m.Wheatfield The Friends of the Wheatfield Library hold monthly meetings, held in the library’s meeting rooms. All Friends members and those wishing to join the Friends of the Wheatfield Library are invited to attend these meetings at 1:00 p.m. on the fourth Tuesday of the month.
Kids ’Libraries Rock’ - Science of Sound
1pm Kids ’Libraries Rock’ - Science of Sound Tuesday, Jun. 26, 1pmDeMotte Magician/Engineer, Steve Belliveau will entertain and educate those in attendance about the science of sound.
Summer Reading Program for K-5
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Adult Summer Reading "Libraries Rock!"
Adult Summer Reading "Libraries Rock!" Wednesday, Jun. 27(June 4-July 30) All Locations Weekly Prize drawing!
For each Fiction, Non-Fiction, Magazine, e-book, Audio Book or audio e-book that you read/listen to, you will receive a ticket to enter the 8 weekly prize drawings. (Held each Monday morning)…including our Grand Prize Drawing on July 30th!
Libraries Rock! Summer Reading Program 6-12
Libraries Rock! Summer Reading Program 6-12 Wednesday, Jun. 27(June 12-July30) Rensselaer Sign-up for Summer Reading. Begins June 12th through July 30th.
4th Wednesday Men’s Book Group
10:00am 4th Wednesday Men’s Book Group Wednesday, Jun. 27, 10:00amRensselaer The botany of desire: a plant's eye view of the world by Michael Pollan
Summer Toddler Time - ages 2-4
1pm Summer Toddler Time - ages 2-4 Wednesday, Jun. 27, 1pm(Wednesdays, June 6-27, 1pm) DeMotte Held in the Children's Area of the library. Each program will relate to the Summer Reading theme, 'Libraries Rock'!
Wii Dance Party
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Adult Summer Reading "Libraries Rock!"
Adult Summer Reading "Libraries Rock!" Thursday, Jun. 28(June 4-July 30) All Locations Weekly Prize drawing!
For each Fiction, Non-Fiction, Magazine, e-book, Audio Book or audio e-book that you read/listen to, you will receive a ticket to enter the 8 weekly prize drawings. (Held each Monday morning)…including our Grand Prize Drawing on July 30th!
Morning Movie
10:00 a.m. Morning Movie Thursday, Jun. 28, 10:00 a.m.Wheatfield Deployed to Afghanistan after the September 11th attacks on the Pentagon and the World Trade Center, Special Forces Green Berets find themselves up against the Taliban and an Afghan warlord in the next Morning Movie Presentation, slated to be held at the Wheatfield Library on Thursday, June 28 @ 10 ...read more
Teen ’Libraries Rock’ - Black Light Painting
1pm Teen ’Libraries Rock’ - Black Light Painting Thursday, Jun. 28, 1pmDeMotte Read books and earn the chance to win prizes, as well as attend a fun program.
4th Thurs Book Discussion
1:00pm 4th Thurs Book Discussion Thursday, Jun. 28, 1:00pmRensselaer Ready Player One by Ernest Cline
or call 219-866-5881.
Make musical instruments
2:00pm-3:00pm Make musical instruments Thursday, Jun. 28, 2:00pm-3:00pmRensselaer For Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Teen Craft Day
2pm Teen Craft Day Thursday, Jun. 28, 2pmWheatfield for teens in grades 6-12
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Adult Summer Reading "Libraries Rock!"
Adult Summer Reading "Libraries Rock!" Friday, Jun. 29(June 4-July 30) All Locations Weekly Prize drawing!
For each Fiction, Non-Fiction, Magazine, e-book, Audio Book or audio e-book that you read/listen to, you will receive a ticket to enter the 8 weekly prize drawings. (Held each Monday morning)…including our Grand Prize Drawing on July 30th!
Family Yoga Sessions
10am Family Yoga Sessions Friday, Jun. 29, 10amDeMotte The DeMotte Library invites families and children of all ages to get their groove on and enjoy weekly sessions of Summer Family Yoga.
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Adult Summer Reading "Libraries Rock!"
Adult Summer Reading "Libraries Rock!" Saturday, Jun. 30(June 4-July 30) All Locations Weekly Prize drawing!
For each Fiction, Non-Fiction, Magazine, e-book, Audio Book or audio e-book that you read/listen to, you will receive a ticket to enter the 8 weekly prize drawings. (Held each Monday morning)…including our Grand Prize Drawing on July 30th!
"Libraries Rock" Summer Reading Program - grades K-5
"Libraries Rock" Summer Reading Program - grades K-5 Saturday, Jun. 30DeMotte Registration will begin on June 4 for our "Libraries Rock" Summer Reading Program. Open to children entering grades K-5. We have some great programs lined up!
"Libraries Rock" Summer Reading Program - grades 6-12
"Libraries Rock" Summer Reading Program - grades 6-12 Saturday, Jun. 30(June 4-30) DeMotte Registration will begin on June 4 for our "Libraries Rock" Summer Reading Program. Open to children entering grades 6-12. Bring your friends!
Silent Book Auction
Silent Book Auction Saturday, Jun. 30(June 1-30) DeMotte The Friends of the DeMotte Library invite book collectors and enthusiasts to name their price during a Silent Auction.
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