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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Family Game Day
10-4 pm Family Game Day Saturday, Aug. 1, 10-4 pmRensselaer Come explore the board games at the Rensselaer Library and see what you can do. We have Harry Potter Clue, Bookopoly, Risk Legacy, Apples to Apples and more, as well as games for younger players.
Write-A-Thon
1-4pm Write-A-Thon Saturday, Aug. 1, 1-4pmDeMotte Come join us for a chill day of working on your writing projects.
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Monday Magic (the Gathering)
5pm Monday Magic (the Gathering) Monday, Aug. 3, 5pm(Mondays, August 3 & 24, 5pm) DeMotte We have plenty of cards or feel free to bring your own homebrew decks!
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Teen Book Club
5pm Teen Book Club Tuesday, Aug. 4, 5pmCup of Joy We're a low key group up for chatting about books!
Gardening 101: Herbaceous & Woody Ornamentals
5:30pm Gardening 101: Herbaceous & Woody Ornamentals Tuesday, Aug. 4, 5:30pmDeMotte Learn how to choose beautiful trees and how to care for them.
Writing Club
6 pm Writing Club Tuesday, Aug. 4, 6 pmRensselaer Join us at the Rensselaer for writing club! We start by doing a couple writing exercises to warm up, and then we usually talk about or work on whatever each of our current projects are. Make sure to bring what you are working on, whether that’s a novel, short story, poem, or even just an idea!...read more
or call 219-866-5881. |
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Combat Coffee
10 Combat Coffee Wednesday, Aug. 5, 10 Wheatfield Every 1st Wednesday of the month at 10 a.m. Created by a Vet, Combat Coffee is a casual environment in which Veterans can connect through coffee, conversation, and camaraderie.
Scrabble Game Night
6 pm Scrabble Game Night Wednesday, Aug. 5, 6 pmRensselaer Join us at the Rensselaer Library for a game or two of Scrabble. All supplies are provided! Please register online at myjcpl.org, in person or over the phone at (219) 866-5881.
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BINGO
10-11 am BINGO Thursday, Aug. 6, 10-11 amRensselaer Join us at the Renselaer library for BINGO!!! No cost, registration required, limit 25 participants. PRIZES!!
or call 219-866-5881.
Afternoon Movie
1:00pm Afternoon Movie Thursday, Aug. 6, 1:00pmWheatfield Spend the afternoon enjoying a movie! For movie title, contact the Wheatfield Library at 219-956-3774.
Registration required, begins Jul 23.
First Thursday Craft Club
5pm First Thursday Craft Club Thursday, Aug. 6, 5pmDeMotte Bring your unfinished craft projects to work on and socialize with others.
Cookbook Club
6pm Cookbook Club Thursday, Aug. 6, 6pmDeMotte Let's celebrate the county fair with Linda Skeens Blue Ribbon Kitchen.
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Summer Book Sale
12-5pm Summer Book Sale Saturday, Aug. 8, 12-5pmDeMotte The Friends of the DeMotte Library Summer Book Sale held during library hours.
How to Play Pickleball
2 pm How to Play Pickleball Saturday, Aug. 8, 2 pmRensselaer Want to try a new sport? Come to the library and learn how to play Pickleball! We’ll go over the rules, and walk you through how to play! Even if you are an expert at Pickleball, feel free to join us! Contact Jenna at the Rensselaer library with questions.
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Summer Book Sale
9am-7pm Summer Book Sale Monday, Aug. 10, 9am-7pmDeMotte The Friends of the DeMotte Library Summer Book Sale held during library hours.
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All JCPL Libraries Closed Due to Staff Training
All JCPL Libraries Closed Due to Staff Training Tuesday, Aug. 11, All Locations |
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Summer Book Sale
9am-7pm Summer Book Sale Wednesday, Aug. 12, 9am-7pmDeMotte The Friends of the DeMotte Library Summer Book Sale held during library hours.
Bingo
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Genealogy Help
5-6:30 pm Genealogy Help Wednesday, Aug. 12, 5-6:30 pmRensselaer Join us on Wednesday, August 12th 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. This monthly program is designed to help you learn ...read more
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Summer Book Sale
9am-7pm Summer Book Sale Thursday, Aug. 13, 9am-7pmDeMotte The Friends of the DeMotte Library Summer Book Sale held during library hours.
ALL Abilities
1-2 pm ALL Abilities Thursday, Aug. 13, 1-2 pmRensselaer Adults with developmental disabilities are invited to join us for a story and a craft.
or call 219-866-5881.
Paws & Pages
4:00pm-4:20pm Paws & Pages Thursday, Aug. 13, 4:00pm-4:20pmWheatfield Each student will get 20 minutes to read with the therapy dog. This program encourages them to read out loud. Registration is required. Choose a time that suits your student best.
Registration required, begins Jul 30.
Paws & Pages
4:25pm-4:45pm Paws & Pages Thursday, Aug. 13, 4:25pm-4:45pmWheatfield Each student will get 20 minutes to read with the therapy dog. This program encourages them to read out loud. Registration is required. Choose a time that suits your student best.
Registration required, begins Jul 30.
Paws & Pages
4:50pm-5:15pm Paws & Pages Thursday, Aug. 13, 4:50pm-5:15pmWheatfield Each student will get 20 minutes to read with the therapy dog. This program encourages them to read out loud. Registration is required. Choose a time that suits your student best.
Registration required, begins Jul 30. |
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Summer Book Sale
9am-5pm Summer Book Sale Friday, Aug. 14, 9am-5pmDeMotte The Friends of the DeMotte Library Summer Book Sale held during library hours.
Family Night Paint Your Pet Program
6:00pm Family Night Paint Your Pet Program Friday, Aug. 14, 6:00pm Wheatfield Registrants will need to send a picture of their pet’s face by August 10th. Please send photos to cdevries@myjcpl.org. Call the library for more details. Registration is required, register 1 member of the family and tell us how many are in your group. Refres...read more
Registration required, begins Jul 31. |
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Summer Book Sale
9am-5pm Summer Book Sale Saturday, Aug. 15, 9am-5pmDeMotte The Friends of the DeMotte Library Summer Book Sale held during library hours.
Preserving Family Artifacts
10 am Preserving Family Artifacts Saturday, Aug. 15, 10 amRensselaer Tamara Hemmerlein from the Indiana Historical Society will share her knowledge with the public on Preserving Family Artifacts. The Jasper County Historical Society is sponsoring the talk and will have Archival Kits available to purchase.
or call 219-866-5881.
Family Story Time
10am Family Story Time Saturday, Aug. 15, 10amDeMotte Families can spend time together for a morning read-aloud, craft or activity designed for children.
or call 219-987-2221.
Learn Mosaic Crochet
1:30pm Learn Mosaic Crochet Saturday, Aug. 15, 1:30pmDeMotte Join us and learn the technique of mosaic crochet!
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Combat Coffee
9:30-11 am Combat Coffee Monday, Aug. 17, 9:30-11 amRensselaer 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
Homeschool Meetup
12:00pm-2:00pm Homeschool Meetup Monday, Aug. 17, 12:00pm-2:00pmWheatfield Parents with children of all ages that are homeschooled will be able to meet. This will give them an opportunity to socialize and get to know others in the Jasper County area. Registration is required. Topic of the month: Outdoor Games!
Registration required, begins Aug 3.
Dark & Stormy Night Book Club
6pm Dark & Stormy Night Book Club Monday, Aug. 17, 6pmDeMotte We will be reading The Witch of New York by Alex Hortis.
or call 219-987-2221.
Digital Citizenship – Online safety and Cyberbullying
6 pm Digital Citizenship – Online safety and Cyberbullying Monday, Aug. 17, 6 pmRensselaer Rachel Haselby, a Computer Science Specialist with the State 4-H office, will speak about digital citizenship and steps students and families can take to improve online safety. This program is intended to give students and families steps to recognize online dange...read more
Friends of the Library Quarterly Meeting
6 pm Friends of the Library Quarterly Meeting Monday, Aug. 17, 6 pmRensselaer Friends of the Library Quarterly Meeting*annual dues only $3 individual, $5 for family
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Bookies
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Fantasy Book Club Night
6:00pm Fantasy Book Club Night Tuesday, Aug. 18, 6:00pmWheatfield We will be discussing The Bone Maker by Sarah Beth Durst. Copies are available at the Wheatfield Library.
Bookies
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Colonial Era Foods
5:30 pm Colonial Era Foods Wednesday, Aug. 19, 5:30 pmRensselaer Celebrate the United States’ 250th birthday at the Rensselaer Public Library by tasting some Colonial Era food. Learn about Amelia Simmons and the early American Cookery cookbook. Enjoy some gingerbread and “hasty pudding” from scratch using recipes that the Colonial Americans woul...read more
or call 219-866-5881.
Storytellers Writing Group
6pm Storytellers Writing Group Wednesday, Aug. 19, 6pmDeMotte Come join fellow writers to chat and work on your project.
or call 219-987-2221. |
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Dungeons and Dragons
3:30-5:30 pm Dungeons and Dragons Thursday, Aug. 20, 3:30-5:30 pmRensselaer Join us at the Rensselaer Library for a Dungeons and Dragons campaign. Each meet up will be a new adventure! This is a free program for anyone in 6th grade to an adult. Beginners and experts are welcome! Dice will be provided but you can bring your own! Please register online, in person or ove...read more
or call 219-866-5881.
Is That a Bird? Or An Airplane?
4:00pm-5:00pm Is That a Bird? Or An Airplane? Thursday, Aug. 20, 4:00pm-5:00pmWheatfield It’s National Aviation Week! Come to learn about airplanes and where they come from. We’ll also be having a paper airplane contest. Who will be the victor? Registration is required. STEM
Registration required, begins Aug 6. |
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Felt Succulents
2:30-4:30 pm Felt Succulents Saturday, Aug. 22, 2:30-4:30 pmRensselaer Join us at the Rensselaer Library as we create Felt Succulents and plants. All supplies are provided. Please register, supplies limited.
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Monday Magic (the Gathering)
5pm Monday Magic (the Gathering) Monday, Aug. 24, 5pm(Mondays, August 3 & 24, 5pm) DeMotte We have plenty of cards or feel free to bring your own homebrew decks!
or call 219-987-2221. |
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Friends of the Wheatfield Library Monthly Meeting
1:00pm Friends of the Wheatfield Library Monthly Meeting Tuesday, Aug. 25, 1:00pmWheatfield A nonprofit group whose primary focus is to promote and support the Wheatfield Library. New members welcome!
Books & Coffee
2:00pm Books & Coffee Tuesday, Aug. 25, 2:00pmCup of Joy This discussion meets at Cup of Joy. We will be discussing The Last Goodnight by Howard Blum. Copies of the book are available at the Wheatfield Library
Teen Meetup
4:00pm-5:00pm Teen Meetup Tuesday, Aug. 25, 4:00pm-5:00pmWheatfield Teens will be able to create a 2026-2027 school year vision board. Snacks and refreshments provided. Registration required
Registration required, begins Aug 11.
Gardening 101: Invasive Species, Insects, Animals and Control
5:30pm Gardening 101: Invasive Species, Insects, Animals and Control Tuesday, Aug. 25, 5:30pmDeMotte Learn how what you plant has an impact on what you attract.
Evening Story Time
6pm Evening Story Time Tuesday, Aug. 25, 6pmDeMotte Families can wind down together for the night with an evening read-aloud, craft or activity.
or call 219-987-2221.
Kahoot! Are you smarter than an 8th grader?
6 pm Kahoot! Are you smarter than an 8th grader? Tuesday, Aug. 25, 6 pmRensselaer Are you smarter than an 8th grader?!! Join us at the Rensselaer library for trivia using Kahoot! And see if you could pass an 8th grade knowledge test! Bring a mobile device to participate! Prizes awarded - first place winner receives a gift card! Registration requested, Limit 20 teams, Open t...read more
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4th Wednesday Jasper County Men’s Book Group
10 am 4th Wednesday Jasper County Men’s Book Group Wednesday, Aug. 26, 10 amRensselaer Common Sense by Thomas PaineThe Men’s Book Club group was created for men, but anyone can join.Free, Registration Not Required, Limit 20
Kahoot! Summer Trivia
5:30 pm Kahoot! Summer Trivia Wednesday, Aug. 26, 5:30 pmRensselaer Join us at the Rensselaer Library for Kahoot! Summer trivia! Topics will include popular summer movies, summer vacation destinations, summer activities and more! First place gets a $5 giftcard! Must bring a mobile device to participate. Registration requested. Limit 20 teams. Contact Jenna at the Re...read more
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4th Thursday Book Discussion
1 pm 4th Thursday Book Discussion Thursday, Aug. 27, 1 pmRensselaer 4th Thursday Book DiscussionThe Quiet Librarian by Allen Eskens Free, Registration Not Required, Limit 20
Paws & Pages
4:00pm-4:20pm Paws & Pages Thursday, Aug. 27, 4:00pm-4:20pmWheatfield Each student will get 20 minutes to read with the therapy dog. This program encourages them to read out loud. Registration is required. Choose a time that suits your student best.
Registration required, begins Aug 13.
Lego
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Paws & Pages
4:25pm-4:45pm Paws & Pages Thursday, Aug. 27, 4:25pm-4:45pmWheatfield Each student will get 20 minutes to read with the therapy dog. This program encourages them to read out loud. Registration is required. Choose a time that suits your student best.
Registration required, begins Aug 13.
Paws & Pages
4:50pm-5:15pm Paws & Pages Thursday, Aug. 27, 4:50pm-5:15pmWheatfield Each student will get 20 minutes to read with the therapy dog. This program encourages them to read out loud. Registration is required. Choose a time that suits your student best.
Registration required, begins Aug 13. |
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Flower Pot Mosaic
6:00pm Flower Pot Mosaic Friday, Aug. 28, 6:00pmWheatfield Adults can join us for a craft night and make a mosaic flower pot! Participants will need to bring their own, or borrowed, tile nippers to do this craft. (You can find a set for $10 on Amazon) We will provide everything else to complete this project for FREE. Registration is required....read more
Registration required, begins Aug 14. |
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Barbie Club
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Hot Wheels Club
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