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9	10 Silent Auction  Silent Auction Monday, Mar. 10 (March 1-31) DeMotte Collectors are invited to name their price on a variety of items.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Outdated Tech Petting Zoo  Outdated Tech Petting Zoo Monday, Mar. 10 Rensselaer Visit the Rensselaer Library March 10-15 and get hands on with outdated technology as part of Teen Tech Week!   This hands-on Outdated Technology Petting Zoo, will be held 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 and 3-4:30pm Friday, March 14. The p...read more  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - A Matter of Balance 9:00-11:00am  A Matter of Balance Mondays, March 3 - April 21, 9-11am DeMotte A 8 week program designed for Seniors that emphasizes practical strategies to manage falls. Register Online or call 219-987-2221.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Story Time 10 a.m.  Story Time Monday, Mar. 10, 10 a.m. (Mondays, March 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 10 am) Rensselaer Mondays on the 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st of March at 10 am. Library Kids and Toddlers alike are invited to the Rensselaer Library’s next Story Time, open to children age 2-5. Registration required, limit 12. Call 866-5881 ...read more Register Online or call 219-866-5881.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - West Room Writers 5:30-6:30pm  West Room Writers Monday, Mar. 10, 5:30-6:30pm DeMotte Grades 3-12, bring your creative energy and enjoy the possibilities. Register Online or call 219-987-2221.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Creative Writing Group 6:30-8:00pm  Creative Writing Group Monday, Mar. 10, 6:30-8:00pm DeMotte A fun way to explore and develop your writing skills. Register Online or call 219-987-2221.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Story Time 6 p.m.  Story Time Monday, Mar. 10, 6 p.m. (Mondays, March 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 10 am) Rensselaer Mondays on the 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st of March at 6 p.m. Library Kids and Toddlers alike are invited to the Rensselaer Library’s next Story Time, open to children age 2-5. Registration required, limit 12. Call 866-5881 ...read more Register Online or call 219-866-5881.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Friends of the Library Meeting 7 p.m.  Friends of the Library Meeting Monday, Mar. 10, 7 p.m. Rensselaer Monday, March 10th at 7 p.m. Join us for the Friends Quarterly Meeting. Become a Friend of the Library.  Annual dues only $3 for a individual and $5 for a family. Friends sponsor programs and volunteer at the library.  ...read more  E-mail this     Add to Calendar	11 Outdated Tech Petting Zoo  Outdated Tech Petting Zoo Tuesday, Mar. 11 Rensselaer Visit the Rensselaer Library March 10-15 and get hands on with outdated technology as part of Teen Tech Week!   This hands-on Outdated Technology Petting Zoo, will be held 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 and 3-4:30pm Friday, March 14. The p...read more  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Book Discussion 1:00 pm  Book Discussion Tuesday, Mar. 11, 1:00 pm Wheatfield Phoebe Swift's friends are stunned when she abruptly leaves a plum job to open her own vitage clothing shop in London, which has been her dream.  She becomes acquainted with an elderly Frenchwoman, while acquiring more vintage clothing and becomes intrigued about her inability to part with ...read more  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Friends of the DeMotte Library to Meet 1:00pm Friends of the DeMotte Library to Meet Tuesday, Mar. 11, 1:00pm DeMotte All Friends members are encouraged to attend.  New members always welcome!  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Teen Gaming 3:00-8:00pm  Teen Gaming Tuesday, Mar. 11, 3:00-8:00pm DeMotte Test your gaming skills with our Wii Gaming Program. Register Online or call 219-987-2221.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Teen Tech Week Movie Day 4:00 p.m.  Teen Tech Week Movie Day Tuesday, Mar. 11, 4:00 p.m. Wheatfield Join us for our Catching Fire DVD release party.  We will have a trivia contest before the movie starts where a prize will be awarded.  Movie theater snacks will be provided. So sign up before all the seats are taken! This program is for teens in grades 6-12/ Register Online or call 219-956-3774.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar	12 Outdated Tech Petting Zoo  Outdated Tech Petting Zoo Wednesday, Mar. 12 Rensselaer Visit the Rensselaer Library March 10-15 and get hands on with outdated technology as part of Teen Tech Week!   This hands-on Outdated Technology Petting Zoo, will be held 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 and 3-4:30pm Friday, March 14. The p...read more  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Blood Pressure Screening 10-10:30 a.m.  Blood Pressure Screening Wednesday, Mar. 12, 10-10:30 a.m. Rensselaer Free Blood Pressure Screenings are available at the Rensselaer Library on Wednesday, March 12th from 10-10:30 am. 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, first served basis. ...read more  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Story Time - Morning Session 10:00am  Story Time - Morning Session Wednesday, Mar. 12, 10:00am (Wednesdays, Feb. 12-Mar. 19, 10am) DeMotte Develop the love of books with stories and activities for children ages 4-6. Register Online or call 219-987-2221.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Storytime for 3-5 Year Olds-Morning Session 11-11:30 am Storytime for 3-5 Year Olds-Morning Session Wednesday, Mar. 12, 11-11:30 am Wheatfield Help your child get acquainted with the love of reading by bringing them to Storytime at the Wheatfield Library. This session meets on Wednesday mornings for 6 weeks. Each half hour long session includes stories, crafts and other age appropriate activities. REGISTRATION BEGINS JANUARY 23, 2014. Register Online or call 219-956-3774.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Story Time - Afternoon Session 2:00pm  Story Time - Afternoon Session Wednesday, Mar. 12, 2:00pm (Wednesdays, Feb. 12-Mar. 19, 2pm) DeMotte Develop the love of books with stories and activities for children ages 4-6. Register Online or call 219-987-2221.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Sign Language Class 6-7:30 pm  Sign Language Class Wednesday, Mar. 12, 6-7:30 pm (Wednesdays Mar 5, 12, 19, 26, Apr 2 and 9) Wheatfield We are offering a six week class of beginning sign language.  It is on Wednesday evenings at 6-7:30. There is no charge for the class and any materials will be provided. The instructor is Brittany Nelson, whose hearing is enhanced with hearing aids.  She has taken two years of Am...read more Register Online or call 219-956-3774.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar	13 Outdated Tech Petting Zoo  Outdated Tech Petting Zoo Thursday, Mar. 13 Rensselaer Visit the Rensselaer Library March 10-15 and get hands on with outdated technology as part of Teen Tech Week!   This hands-on Outdated Technology Petting Zoo, will be held 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 and 3-4:30pm Friday, March 14. The p...read more  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Senior Movie Matinee 2:00pm  Senior Movie Matinee Thursday, Mar. 13, 2:00pm DeMotte Free and open to adults, this PG-13 film features Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. Register Online or call 219-987-2221.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Storytime for 3-5 Year Olds-Afternoon Session 3-3:30 pm Storytime for 3-5 Year Olds-Afternoon Session Thursday, Mar. 13, 3-3:30 pm Wheatfield Help your child get acquainted with the love of reading by bringing them to Storytime at the Wheatfield Library. This session meets on Thursday afternoons for 6 weeks. Each half hour long session includes stories, crafts and other age appropriate activities. REGISTRATION BEGINS JANUAR...read more Register Online or call 219-956-3774.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar	14 Outdated Tech Petting Zoo  Outdated Tech Petting Zoo Friday, Mar. 14 Rensselaer Visit the Rensselaer Library March 10-15 and get hands on with outdated technology as part of Teen Tech Week!   This hands-on Outdated Technology Petting Zoo, will be held 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, March 11 and 3-4:30pm Friday, March 14. The p...read more  E-mail this     Add to Calendar	15
16	17 Silent Auction  Silent Auction Monday, Mar. 17 (March 1-31) DeMotte Collectors are invited to name their price on a variety of items.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Story Time 10 a.m.  Story Time Monday, Mar. 17, 10 a.m. (Mondays, March 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 10 am) Rensselaer Mondays on the 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st of March at 10 am. Library Kids and Toddlers alike are invited to the Rensselaer Library’s next Story Time, open to children age 2-5. Registration required, limit 12. Call 866-5881 ...read more Register Online or call 219-866-5881.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Dollar a Day Boy Presentation 2 p.m.  Dollar a Day Boy Presentation Monday, Mar. 17, 2 p.m. Rensselaer Monday, March 17th at 2 p.m.  Join us as Bill Jamerson presents a program about a fun and nostalgic look at the 1930s Federal Works Program that employed 3.5 million men.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Grade 2-3 Book Discussion 4-5 p.m.  Grade 2-3 Book Discussion Monday, Mar. 17, 4-5 p.m. Wheatfield When a distinctive "Roar!" comes from the woods, the Good Knight investigates.  Searching the woods, he finds a surprise; three little dragons are ready for bed, and in need of a bedtime story and to be tucked in for the night.  Is this a job for the Good Knight? Kids in grades 2...read more Register Online or call 219-956-3774.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Story Time 6 p.m.  Story Time Monday, Mar. 17, 6 p.m. (Mondays, March 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 10 am) Rensselaer Mondays on the 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st of March at 6 p.m. Library Kids and Toddlers alike are invited to the Rensselaer Library’s next Story Time, open to children age 2-5. Registration required, limit 12. Call 866-5881 ...read more Register Online or call 219-866-5881.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar	18 Book Discussion 2:00pm or 7:00pm  Book Discussion Tuesday, Mar. 18, 2:00pm or 7:00pm DeMotte The "Bookies" will be discussing "The Lost Saints of Tennessee" by Amy Franklin-Willis.  Come Join Us!  Two slots to choose from, 2:00pm or 7:00pm.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - March After School Program 4-5 p.m.  March After School Program Tuesday, Mar. 18, 4-5 p.m. Wheatfield Kids in grades K-5 are invited to the Wheatfield Library for our next After School Program. We will be making a spring craft and having a special snack, as well as a story. Register Online or call 219-956-3774.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar	19 Story Time - Morning Session 10:00am  Story Time - Morning Session Wednesday, Mar. 19, 10:00am (Wednesdays, Feb. 12-Mar. 19, 10am) DeMotte Develop the love of books with stories and activities for children ages 4-6. Register Online or call 219-987-2221.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Storytime for 3-5 Year Olds-Morning Session 11-11:30 am Storytime for 3-5 Year Olds-Morning Session Wednesday, Mar. 19, 11-11:30 am Wheatfield Help your child get acquainted with the love of reading by bringing them to Storytime at the Wheatfield Library. This session meets on Wednesday mornings for 6 weeks. Each half hour long session includes stories, crafts and other age appropriate activities. REGISTRATION BEGINS JANUARY 23, 2014. Register Online or call 219-956-3774.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Story Time - Afternoon Session 2:00pm  Story Time - Afternoon Session Wednesday, Mar. 19, 2:00pm (Wednesdays, Feb. 12-Mar. 19, 2pm) DeMotte Develop the love of books with stories and activities for children ages 4-6. Register Online or call 219-987-2221.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Sign Language Class 6-7:30 pm  Sign Language Class Wednesday, Mar. 19, 6-7:30 pm (Wednesdays Mar 5, 12, 19, 26, Apr 2 and 9) Wheatfield We are offering a six week class of beginning sign language.  It is on Wednesday evenings at 6-7:30. There is no charge for the class and any materials will be provided. The instructor is Brittany Nelson, whose hearing is enhanced with hearing aids.  She has taken two years of Am...read more Register Online or call 219-956-3774.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar	20 Storytime for 3-5 Year Olds-Afternoon Session 3-3:30 pm Storytime for 3-5 Year Olds-Afternoon Session Thursday, Mar. 20, 3-3:30 pm Wheatfield Help your child get acquainted with the love of reading by bringing them to Storytime at the Wheatfield Library. This session meets on Thursday afternoons for 6 weeks. Each half hour long session includes stories, crafts and other age appropriate activities. REGISTRATION BEGINS JANUAR...read more Register Online or call 219-956-3774.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - March Teen Book Discussion 4-5 p.m.  March Teen Book Discussion Thursday, Mar. 20, 4-5 p.m. Wheatfield "I wake up and every day I am in a different body.  I'm fat or thin, boy or girl, black or white.  The body is the easiest thing to adjust to. It's the life of the body that can be hard to grasp. Every day I am someone else, but I am also myself. It has always been like this.....read more Register Online or call 219-956-3774.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar	21	22 Library Lego 9:30-11:00am  Library Lego Saturday, Mar. 22, 9:30-11:00am DeMotte Create your best and most favorite Spring invention. Register Online or call 219-987-2221.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar
23	24 Silent Auction  Silent Auction Monday, Mar. 24 (March 1-31) DeMotte Collectors are invited to name their price on a variety of items.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Story Time 10 a.m.  Story Time Monday, Mar. 24, 10 a.m. (Mondays, March 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 10 am) Rensselaer Mondays on the 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st of March at 10 am. Library Kids and Toddlers alike are invited to the Rensselaer Library’s next Story Time, open to children age 2-5. Registration required, limit 12. Call 866-5881 ...read more Register Online or call 219-866-5881.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Story Time 6 p.m.  Story Time Monday, Mar. 24, 6 p.m. (Mondays, March 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 10 am) Rensselaer Mondays on the 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st of March at 6 p.m. Library Kids and Toddlers alike are invited to the Rensselaer Library’s next Story Time, open to children age 2-5. Registration required, limit 12. Call 866-5881 ...read more Register Online or call 219-866-5881.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar	25 Wheatfield Friends of the Library meeting 1:00 pm Wheatfield Friends of the Library meeting Tuesday, Mar. 25, 1:00 pm Wheatfield The Wheatfield Friends of the Library will have their monthly business meeting in the large meeting room at the library at 1:00 pm.  For those wishing to have lunch together before the meeting, meet at Marcella's restaurant at noon. The group is always open to more members and this is ...read more  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gardening 101 - Think Spring! 6:30pm  Gardening 101 - Think Spring! Tuesday, Mar. 25, 6:30pm DeMotte Tips for garden care and maintenance and pruning demonstrations that will give your garden a head start for season long color and growth. Register Online or call 219-987-2221.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Teddy Bear/Pajama Story Time 6:30-7:30pm  Teddy Bear/Pajama Story Time Tuesday, Mar. 25, 6:30-7:30pm DeMotte Preschoolers through 3rd grade, bring your favorite stuffed animal, wear your PJ's and enjoy stories and other fun activities. Register Online or call 219-987-2221.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar	26 Wii Gaming Day 1:00-5:00pm  Wii Gaming Day Wednesday, Mar. 26, 1:00-5:00pm DeMotte All ages are invited to an afternoon of Wii Gaming. Register Online or call 219-987-2221.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Sign Language Class 6-7:30 pm  Sign Language Class Wednesday, Mar. 26, 6-7:30 pm (Wednesdays Mar 5, 12, 19, 26, Apr 2 and 9) Wheatfield We are offering a six week class of beginning sign language.  It is on Wednesday evenings at 6-7:30. There is no charge for the class and any materials will be provided. The instructor is Brittany Nelson, whose hearing is enhanced with hearing aids.  She has taken two years of Am...read more Register Online or call 219-956-3774.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar	27 Morning Movie Presentation 10:00 am  Morning Movie Presentation Thursday, Mar. 27, 10:00 am Wheatfield We will be presenting the movie based upon a book which takes place in Germany during the second world war.  Lisle is sent to a family for safe keeping by her mother, whom she never sees again.  Her younger brother dies enroute to their destination.  She takes every chance she ha...read more  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 4th Thurs. Book Discussion 1 p.m.  4th Thurs. Book Discussion Thursday, Mar. 27, 1 p.m. Rensselaer Thursday, March 27th at 1 p.m.  Join us at the Canegie Center for our monthly book discussion.  We will be reading  A Place Called Wiregrass  by Michael Morris. Erma Lee is on the run . . . Running from an abusive husband . . . running from a mother who doesn't care --...read more  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Afternoon Adventure Club 4:00-5:00pm  Afternoon Adventure Club Thursday, Mar. 27, 4:00-5:00pm DeMotte Grades K-5 are invited to celebrate the arts. Register Online or call 219-987-2221.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar	28 Purdue Extension - Block Party 10:00am  Purdue Extension - Block Party Friday, Mar. 28, 10:00am DeMotte Includes constructive play with blocks of all shapes and sizes for Preschoolers through Kindergarten age. Register Online or call 219-987-2221.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Purdue Extension - Block Party 11:00am  Purdue Extension - Block Party Friday, Mar. 28, 11:00am DeMotte Includes constructive play with blocks of all shapes and sizes for Preschoolers through Kindergarten age. Register Online or call 219-987-2221.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar	29
30	31 Silent Auction  Silent Auction Monday, Mar. 31 (March 1-31) DeMotte Collectors are invited to name their price on a variety of items.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Story Time 10 a.m.  Story Time Monday, Mar. 31, 10 a.m. (Mondays, March 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 10 am) Rensselaer Mondays on the 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st of March at 10 am. Library Kids and Toddlers alike are invited to the Rensselaer Library’s next Story Time, open to children age 2-5. Registration required, limit 12. Call 866-5881 ...read more Register Online or call 219-866-5881.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Story Time 6 p.m.  Story Time Monday, Mar. 31, 6 p.m. (Mondays, March 10, 17, 24 and 31 at 10 am) Rensselaer Mondays on the 10th, 17th, 24th and 31st of March at 6 p.m. Library Kids and Toddlers alike are invited to the Rensselaer Library’s next Story Time, open to children age 2-5. Registration required, limit 12. Call 866-5881 ...read more Register Online or call 219-866-5881.  E-mail this     Add to Calendar
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