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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. Please view our Board Meeting Dates.
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Decorate our Heroes Tree
3:00pm Decorate our Heroes Tree Monday, Nov. 12, 3:00pmRensselaer In celebration of Veteran's Day this November, and in honor of those wh...read more |
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Story Time 3-5 yr olds
10:00am Story Time 3-5 yr olds Tuesday, Nov. 13, 10:00am(Tuesdays, November 6, 13,20, 10:00am ) Rensselaer Story Time for 3-5 year olds on Tuesdays at 10:00am
or call 219-866-5881.
Lapsit Story Time
10am Lapsit Story Time Tuesday, Nov. 13, 10am(Tuesdays, November 6th-27th, 10am) Wheatfield for babies 0-23 months along with a caregiver
or call 219-956-3774.
Friends of the DeMotte Library Meeting
1pm Friends of the DeMotte Library Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 13, 1pmDeMotte All Friends members and those wishing to become a member of the Friends of the Library are encouraged to attend.
Book Discussion
1:00 p.m. Book Discussion Tuesday, Nov. 13, 1:00 p.m.Wheatfield The Wheatfield Library invites all interested adults to grab a copy of ‘Frankenstein: The Graphic Novel’ by Jason Cobley, and join us for discussion on Tuesday, November 13th at 1:00 p.m. Copies of the book are available at the Wheatfield Library’s circulation desk. Register online...read more
Movie Matinee; Thank You for Your Service
2:00pm Movie Matinee; Thank You for Your Service Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2:00pm Rensselaer In recognition of Veterans Day, which is observed this year on November 12th, we will be showing a film about a group of U.S. soldiers returning from Iraq that struggle to integrate back i...read more
or call 219-866-5881.
Teen Tuesday
4:00-5:00pm Teen Tuesday Tuesday, Nov. 13, 4:00-5:00pmRensselaer We will create a beautiful Fall centerpiece!
For teens in 6th through 12th grade or call 219-866-5881.
Library Lego
6pm Library Lego Tuesday, Nov. 13, 6pmDeMotte Put your imaginations into first gear and create your best shapes out of Legos.
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Lapsit Story Time
10am Lapsit Story Time Wednesday, Nov. 14, 10am(Wednesdays, November 7-28, 10am) DeMotte Lapsit Story Time is a perfect introduction to the library for our youngest patrons, ages infant through 24 months.
or call 219-987-2221.
The Gathering - Knit & Crochet
12:30-2:30pm The Gathering - Knit & Crochet Wednesday, Nov. 14, 12:30-2:30pm(Wednesdays, 12:30-2:30pm) DeMotte Come join other crocheters and knitters at the DeMotte Library for an afternoon each week.
Genealogy Help
6:00pm-7:30pm Genealogy Help Wednesday, Nov. 14, 6:00pm-7:30pmRensselaer Join us on Wednesday, November 14th from 6-7:30 p.m.&nbs...read more |
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4th Thursday Book Discussion
1:00pm 4th Thursday Book Discussion Thursday, Nov. 15, 1:00pmRensselaer Reader's Recommendations by group members
or call 219-866-5881.
Third Thursday
4:00-5:00pm Third Thursday Thursday, Nov. 15, 4:00-5:00pmRensselaer All things Thanksgiving! Crafts and Treats!
For kids in grades 1st through 5th or call 219-866-5881.
Booktalk for grades k-1
4pm Booktalk for grades k-1 Thursday, Nov. 15, 4pmWheatfield Pete the Cat--The First Thanksgiving
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Jim Gill Concert
10:30am Jim Gill Concert Saturday, Nov. 17, 10:30amDeMotte Folk music and family entertainer, Jim Gill will be performing at the DeMotte Library.
Wood Carving Class With Joe Zellon
1pm Wood Carving Class With Joe Zellon Saturday, Nov. 17, 1pmDeMotte Enjoy a wood carving demonstration and learn about the tools and techniques used in wood carving.
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Silent Auction
Silent Auction Sunday, Nov. 18(November 1-30) DeMotte The Friends of the DeMotte Library are holding a Silent Auction throughout the month of November.
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Marketplace Insurance Help
Marketplace Insurance Help Monday, Nov. 19(Mondays, November 5, 19, December 3, 10, 9am-2pm) Rensselaer Marketplace Insurance open enrollment is from November 1, 2018 thru December 15, 2018.&nbs...read more
Magnificent Monday
1:00pm Magnificent Monday Monday, Nov. 19, 1:00pmRensselaer This program is for individuals with developmental disabilities.
We will read a story or two and provide a craft. or call 219-866-5881.
Friends of the Library Annual Meeting
7:00pm Friends of the Library Annual Meeting Monday, Nov. 19, 7:00pmRensselaer Please support your Friends group by attending! |
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Story Time 3-5 yr olds
10:00am Story Time 3-5 yr olds Tuesday, Nov. 20, 10:00am(Tuesdays, November 6, 13,20, 10:00am ) Rensselaer Story Time for 3-5 year olds on Tuesdays at 10:00am
or call 219-866-5881.
Lapsit Story Time
10am Lapsit Story Time Tuesday, Nov. 20, 10am(Tuesdays, November 6th-27th, 10am) Wheatfield for babies 0-23 months along with a caregiver
or call 219-956-3774.
Book Discussion - Afternoon Session
2pm Book Discussion - Afternoon Session Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2pmDeMotte 'Run' by Ann Patchett is the next selection for the DeMotte Library Book Discussion.
Thanksgiving After School Program
4pm Thanksgiving After School Program Tuesday, Nov. 20, 4pmWheatfield for kids in grades K-5
or call 219-956-3774.
STEAM Workshop
4:00-5:00pm STEAM Workshop Tuesday, Nov. 20, 4:00-5:00pmRensselaer We will have...read moreor call 219-866-5881.
Super STEM - Grades K-3
4:30pm Super STEM - Grades K-3 Tuesday, Nov. 20, 4:30pmDeMotte This program will encourage kids to brainstorm and have hands-on fun in group settings.
or call 219-987-2221.
Book Discussion - Evening Session
7pm Book Discussion - Evening Session Tuesday, Nov. 20, 7pmDeMotte 'Run' by Ann Patchett is the next selection for the DeMotte Library Book Discussion.
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Lapsit Story Time
10am Lapsit Story Time Wednesday, Nov. 21, 10am(Wednesdays, November 7-28, 10am) DeMotte Lapsit Story Time is a perfect introduction to the library for our youngest patrons, ages infant through 24 months.
or call 219-987-2221.
The Gathering - Knit & Crochet
12:30-2:30pm The Gathering - Knit & Crochet Wednesday, Nov. 21, 12:30-2:30pm(Wednesdays, 12:30-2:30pm) DeMotte Come join other crocheters and knitters at the DeMotte Library for an afternoon each week.
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AS SEEN ON TV- Adult Preschool
2:00pm-4:00pm AS SEEN ON TV- Adult Preschool Friday, Nov. 23, 2:00pm-4:00pmRensselaer Don’t let the holidays stress you out. Get a reset on your life with this two-hour program filled with play, fun and zero responsibilities. read more or call 219-866-5881. |
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Combat Coffee
10:30am-12:00pm Combat Coffee Saturday, Nov. 24, 10:30am-12:00pm Rensselaer THIS MONTH'S MEETING IS A SATURDAY! For those Veteran's that typically cannot make it during the week, come join us!
Community Veterans are invited to join us for this opportunity ...read more or call 219-866-5881. |
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Silent Auction
Silent Auction Sunday, Nov. 25(November 1-30) DeMotte The Friends of the DeMotte Library are holding a Silent Auction throughout the month of November.
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Annual Christmas Tree Walk
Annual Christmas Tree Walk Monday, Nov. 26(November 26-December 20) Rensselaer Staff of the Rensselaer Library Annual Christmas Tree Walk read more
Maker Monday
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Coloring your stress away/The UFO Group
5:30pm-7:00pm Coloring your stress away/The UFO Group Monday, Nov. 26, 5:30pm-7:00pmRensselaer Coloring your stress away/The UFO (Unfinished Object) Group
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Lapsit Story Time
10am Lapsit Story Time Tuesday, Nov. 27, 10am(Tuesdays, November 6th-27th, 10am) Wheatfield for babies 0-23 months along with a caregiver
or call 219-956-3774.
Friends of the Library Meeting
1:00 p.m. Friends of the Library Meeting Tuesday, Nov. 27, 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.
Super STEM - Ages 8-14
4:30pm Super STEM - Ages 8-14 Tuesday, Nov. 27, 4:30pmDeMotte This program will encourage kids to brainstorm and have hands-on fun in group settings.
or call 219-987-2221.
Computer and Tablet Q&A
6:00pm Computer and Tablet Q&A Tuesday, Nov. 27, 6:00pm Rensselaer Bring your portable technology to our monthly workshop where we will help with basic issues and questions.
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Lapsit Story Time
10am Lapsit Story Time Wednesday, Nov. 28, 10am(Wednesdays, November 7-28, 10am) DeMotte Lapsit Story Time is a perfect introduction to the library for our youngest patrons, ages infant through 24 months.
or call 219-987-2221.
4th Wednesday Men’s Book Group
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The Gathering - Knit & Crochet
12:30-2:30pm The Gathering - Knit & Crochet Wednesday, Nov. 28, 12:30-2:30pm(Wednesdays, 12:30-2:30pm) DeMotte Come join other crocheters and knitters at the DeMotte Library for an afternoon each week.
Anime Club
5:30pm-7:00pm Anime Club Wednesday, Nov. 28, 5:30pm-7:00pmRensselaer In November, we’ll watch the dystopian film Patema Inverted. Come and enjoy anime and manga with others! or call 219-866-5881. |
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Morning Movie
10:00 a.m. Morning Movie Thursday, Nov. 29, 10:00 a.m.Wheatfield Adults are invited to view a free documentary film on Monday, November 29th at 10:00 a.m. For over 30 years, Mr. Rogers, an unassuming minister, puppeteer, writer and producer, was beamed daily into homes across America. In his beloved television program, Fred and his cast of puppets and friends spo...read more
Create with Lego’s
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Silent Auction
Silent Auction Friday, Nov. 30(November 1-30) DeMotte The Friends of the DeMotte Library are holding a Silent Auction throughout the month of November.
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