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6	7	8 Toddlertime 10:00am  Toddlertime Tuesday, Jul. 8, 10:00am Rensselaer Two or more stories enthusiastically read to your child followed by energizing activities and games.   E-mail     Add to Calendar Lap Sit Story Time 10am  Lap Sit Story Time Tuesday, Jul. 8, 10am (Tuesdays, July 8th-29th, 10am) Wheatfield For children ages birth - 23 months, along with a caregiver or call 219-956-3774.  E-mail     Add to Calendar Summer Blockbuster - Barbie 2pm & 5pm  Summer Blockbuster - Barbie Tuesday, Jul. 8, 2pm & 5pm DeMotte The DeMotte Public Library will be hosting Summer Blockbusters throughout July.  E-mail     Add to Calendar	9 WonderFILLED Wednesday 1:00 pm  WonderFILLED Wednesday Wednesday, Jul. 9, 1:00 pm Wheatfield WonderFILLED Wednesday is for individuals with developmental disabilities. Program will include a story, a craft, and sensory activities. Participants will be able to visit with therapy dog(s).  Registration is preferred, but not required. or call 219-956-3774.  E-mail     Add to Calendar Genealogy Help 5-6:30 pm  Genealogy Help Wednesday, Jul. 9, 5-6:30 pm Rensselaer Join us on Wednesday, July 9th from 5-6:30 p.m.  Find your story at your library. Are you interested in researching your family history? You are invited to join us every month on the 2nd Wednesday of the month, for Genealogy Help.  E-mail     Add to Calendar	10 Summer Blockbuster - Moana 1pm & 4pm  Summer Blockbuster - Moana Thursday, Jul. 10, 1pm & 4pm DeMotte The DeMotte Public Library will be hosting Summer Blockbusters throughout July.  E-mail     Add to Calendar Lego Program 4pm  Lego Program Thursday, Jul. 10, 4pm Wheatfield For children ages 5 and up, those under age 5 need to be accompanied by an adult or call 219-956-3774.  E-mail     Add to Calendar	11	12 Summer Blockbuster - Jurassic Park 12pm & 3pm Summer Blockbuster - Jurassic Park Saturday, Jul. 12, 12pm & 3pm DeMotte The DeMotte Public Library will be hosting Summer Blockbusters throughout July.  E-mail     Add to Calendar
13	14 Firefly Award Story Time 11am  Firefly Award Story Time Monday, Jul. 14, 11am DeMotte Hear the five stories that were nominated for the Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award 2025 and vote for your favorite.  E-mail     Add to Calendar Summer Blockbuster - Rogue One: A Star Wars Story 2pm & 5pm Summer Blockbuster - Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Monday, Jul. 14, 2pm & 5pm DeMotte The DeMotte Public Library will be hosting Summer Blockbusters throughout July.  E-mail     Add to Calendar Beginning Knitting 4:00pm  Beginning Knitting Monday, Jul. 14, 4:00pm Rensselaer Join us at the Library for Neginner's Knitting for Teens! This is a weekly knitting group that will meet every Monday (except for holidays) at 4pm. Bring your own supplies and come as you are! Make something for you or a friend! Crocheters and others welcome too! No registration required.   E-mail     Add to Calendar Crochet Group 6pm  Crochet Group Monday, Jul. 14, 6pm (May 12 - December 29) DeMotte Bring your projects to work on, or bring a hook and yarn if you'd like to learn the basics.  E-mail     Add to Calendar	15 Toddlertime 10:00am  Toddlertime Tuesday, Jul. 15, 10:00am Rensselaer Two or more stories enthusiastically read to your child followed by energizing activities and games.   E-mail     Add to Calendar Lap Sit Story Time 10am  Lap Sit Story Time Tuesday, Jul. 15, 10am (Tuesdays, July 8th-29th, 10am) Wheatfield For children ages birth - 23 months, along with a caregiver or call 219-956-3774.  E-mail     Add to Calendar DeMotte Bookies - 2pm Session 2pm  DeMotte Bookies - 2pm Session Tuesday, Jul. 15, 2pm DeMotte Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann.  E-mail     Add to Calendar DeMotte Bookies - 6pm Session 6pm  DeMotte Bookies - 6pm Session Tuesday, Jul. 15, 6pm DeMotte Killers of the Flower Moon by David Grann.  E-mail     Add to Calendar	16 Firefly Award Story Time 10am  Firefly Award Story Time Wednesday, Jul. 16, 10am Wheatfield for children ages 5 and under, accompanied by a caregiver or call 219-956-3774.  E-mail     Add to Calendar Adult Bingo Fun! 11am  Adult Bingo Fun! Wednesday, Jul. 16, 11am DeMotte Adults are invited to an exciting hour of Bingo!  E-mail     Add to Calendar Summer Blockbuster - The Grand Budapest Hotel 2pm & 5pm Summer Blockbuster - The Grand Budapest Hotel Wednesday, Jul. 16, 2pm & 5pm DeMotte The DeMotte Public Library will be hosting Summer Blockbusters throughout July.  E-mail     Add to Calendar Trivia Night Pizza Party 6:00 pm  Trivia Night Pizza Party Wednesday, Jul. 16, 6:00 pm Marcella's Restaurant In celebration of the 20th Anniversary of the Wheatfield Branch we will be partnering with Marcella's Pizza, in Wheatfield, to host a pizza trivia night. Registration is limited to 24 people, so we are asking your group be kept to 3-4 people, at this time. Registration is required to attend and ...read more  E-mail     Add to Calendar	17 Third Thursday 4:00pm  Third Thursday Thursday, Jul. 17, 4:00pm Rensselaer Join us at the Rensselaer Library for a STEM and other activities. All ages are welcome and supplies are provided.   E-mail     Add to Calendar Lego 4pm  Lego Thursday, Jul. 17, 4pm DeMotte Join us for a hour of Lego imagination and creation! or call 219-987-2221.  E-mail     Add to Calendar	18 Summer Blockbuster - Wall-E 12pm & 3pm  Summer Blockbuster - Wall-E Friday, Jul. 18, 12pm & 3pm DeMotte The DeMotte Public Library will be hosting Summer Blockbusters throughout July.  E-mail     Add to Calendar Fabulous Friday 1:00pm  Fabulous Friday Friday, Jul. 18, 1:00pm Rensselaer An energetic storytime with Nancy followed by a creative craft to take home. Free, registration encouraged but not required. Limit 10; For all ages with developmental disabilities.   E-mail     Add to Calendar Nerf Night 5:30pm  Nerf Night Friday, Jul. 18, 5:30pm Wheatfield for children ages 8 years and older or call 219-956-3774.  E-mail     Add to Calendar	19
20	21 Combat Coffee 9:30-11 am  Combat Coffee Monday, Jul. 21, 9:30-11 am 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 casual environment in which Veterans can connect through coffee, conversation, and camaraderie. Contact Jenna at 219-8...read more  E-mail     Add to Calendar Summer Blockbuster - Blade Runner 12pm & 3pm Summer Blockbuster - Blade Runner Monday, Jul. 21, 12pm & 3pm DeMotte The DeMotte Public Library will be hosting Summer Blockbusters throughout July.  E-mail     Add to Calendar Beginning Knitting 4:00pm  Beginning Knitting Monday, Jul. 21, 4:00pm Rensselaer Join us at the Library for Neginner's Knitting for Teens! This is a weekly knitting group that will meet every Monday (except for holidays) at 4pm. Bring your own supplies and come as you are! Make something for you or a friend! Crocheters and others welcome too! No registration required.   E-mail     Add to Calendar Crochet Group 6pm  Crochet Group Monday, Jul. 21, 6pm (May 12 - December 29) DeMotte Bring your projects to work on, or bring a hook and yarn if you'd like to learn the basics.  E-mail     Add to Calendar	22 Lap Sit Story Time 10am  Lap Sit Story Time Tuesday, Jul. 22, 10am (Tuesdays, July 8th-29th, 10am) Wheatfield For children ages birth - 23 months, along with a caregiver or call 219-956-3774.  E-mail     Add to Calendar	23 4th Wednesday Jasper County Men’s Book Group 10 am 4th Wednesday Jasper County Men’s Book Group Wednesday, Jul. 23, 10 am Rensselaer Join us at the Rensselaer Library for the 4th Wednesday men's Book Group! This month we will be reading "The House of Broken Angels" by Luis Alberto UrreaThe Men’s Book Club group was created for men, but anyone can join.Cost, registration requirements, Limits: Free, Registration...read more or call 219-866-5881.  E-mail     Add to Calendar	24 4th Thursday Book Discussion 1 pm  4th Thursday Book Discussion Thursday, Jul. 24, 1 pm Rensselaer Join us at the Rensselaer Library for the 4th Thursday Book Group! for the Month of July we will be reading "Black Cake" by Charmaine Wilkerson. Registration requested. Limit 20. Contact Rachel at the Rensselaer Library with questions. or call 219-866-5881.  E-mail     Add to Calendar	25	26
27	28 Beginning Knitting 4:00pm  Beginning Knitting Monday, Jul. 28, 4:00pm Rensselaer Join us at the Library for Neginner's Knitting for Teens! This is a weekly knitting group that will meet every Monday (except for holidays) at 4pm. Bring your own supplies and come as you are! Make something for you or a friend! Crocheters and others welcome too! No registration required.   E-mail     Add to Calendar Crochet Group 6pm  Crochet Group Monday, Jul. 28, 6pm (May 12 - December 29) DeMotte Bring your projects to work on, or bring a hook and yarn if you'd like to learn the basics.  E-mail     Add to Calendar	29 Lap Sit Story Time 10am  Lap Sit Story Time Tuesday, Jul. 29, 10am (Tuesdays, July 8th-29th, 10am) Wheatfield For children ages birth - 23 months, along with a caregiver or call 219-956-3774.  E-mail     Add to Calendar Summer Blockbuster - The Lion King 12pm & 3pm Summer Blockbuster - The Lion King Tuesday, Jul. 29, 12pm & 3pm DeMotte The DeMotte Public Library will be hosting Summer Blockbusters throughout July.  E-mail     Add to Calendar Kahoot! American History Trivia 5:30 pm  Kahoot! American History Trivia Tuesday, Jul. 29, 5:30 pm Rensselaer American History Trivia using Kahoot! Bring a mobile device to participate! Prizes awarded - first place winner receives a gift card! Registration requested, Limit 20 teams,  Open to ages 16 and up unless accompanied by an adult. Contact Jenna at 219-866-5881 with questions.  E-mail     Add to Calendar	30	31 Summer Blockbuster - The Magnificent Seven 1pm & 4pm Summer Blockbuster - The Magnificent Seven Thursday, Jul. 31, 1pm & 4pm DeMotte The DeMotte Public Library will be hosting Summer Blockbusters throughout July.  E-mail     Add to Calendar
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