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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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Combat Coffee
9:30-11am
 Combat Coffee
Monday, Sep. 16, 9:30-11am
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.

or call 219-866-5881.
Magnificent Monday
10am
 Magnificent Monday
Monday, Sep. 16, 10am
DeMotte
Stories and a craft for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Fall After School Program
4pm
 Fall After School Program
Monday, Sep. 16, 4pm
Wheatfield
for kids in grades K-5

or call 219-956-3774.
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Toddler Time for 2 and 3 year olds
10 am
Toddler Time for 2 and 3 year olds
Tuesday, Sep. 17, 10 am
Rensselaer
Join us at the Rensselaer Library for Toddler Time! This program is for 2 and 3 year olds, but all ages are welcome. Contact Janice or Nancy at the Rensselaer Library with questions. Limit 12.

or call 219-866-5881.
Story Time
2:30pm
 Story Time
Tuesday, Sep. 17, 2:30pm
(Tuesdays, September 3rd-24th, 2:30pm)

Wheatfield
for children ages 3-5

or call 219-956-3774.
Teen Trivia Fun
4pm
 Teen Trivia Fun
Tuesday, Sep. 17, 4pm
Wheatfield
for teens in grades 6-12

or call 219-956-3774.
VR for Learning
6-7:30 pm
 VR for Learning
Tuesday, Sep. 17, 6-7:30 pm
Rensselaer
Join us at the Rensselaer Library and explore educational VR programs that can help bring classroom and homeschool concepts to life. This program will allow you to see inside an Oculus 2 headset (Without putting one on).

or call 219-866-5881.
’Bookies’ Discussion
7pm
’Bookies’ Discussion
Tuesday, Sep. 17, 7pm
DeMotte
Gather your family and friends and enjoy an evening of casual discussion.
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Toddler Time - ages 2 & 3
10am
 Toddler Time - ages 2 & 3
Wednesday, Sep. 18, 10am
DeMotte
A morning of stories, activities and crafting!

or call 219-987-2221.
Story Time
11am
 Story Time
Wednesday, Sep. 18, 11am
(Wednesdays, September 4th-25th, 11am)

Wheatfield
for children ages 3-5

or call 219-956-3774.
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Dungeons and Dragons
3:30-5:30 pm
 Dungeons and Dragons
Thursday, Sep. 19, 3:30-5:30 pm
Rensselaer
Join us at the Rensselaer Library on Thursday September 19th from 3:30 to 5:30 pm to play seom Dungeons and Dragons! Age 6th grade to adult. Contact the Rensselaer Library with questions. 
Third Thursday
4-5 pm
 Third Thursday
Thursday, Sep. 19, 4-5 pm
Rensselaer
Join us at the Rensseler Library for Third Thursday!  Our theme will be the World’s Fair, Come and help us create our own miniature Ferris wheel and marble roller coasters, we will also enjoy fair food. 
STEM - grades K-5
4:30pm
 STEM - grades K-5
Thursday, Sep. 19, 4:30pm
DeMotte
STEM is back!  Have some fun with us as you participate in a Lava Lamp experiment.

or call 219-987-2221.
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Fabulous Friday
1 pm
 Fabulous Friday
Friday, Sep. 20, 1 pm
Rensselaer
Join us at the Rensselaer Library for Fabulous Friday! This program is for individuals with developmental disabilities. We will read a story of two and provide a craft. 

or call 219-866-5881.
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Tile Painting
2:30-4 pm
 Tile Painting
Saturday, Sep. 21, 2:30-4 pm
Rensselaer
Come to the Rensselaer Library to paint a tile. We will be taking old bathroom tiles and using them as canvas to pait whatever you'd like. It could be a flower or a design using lines.

or call 219-866-5881.
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Craft Swap
 Craft Swap
Sunday, Sep. 22
Wheatfield
During the week of September 22-27 the Wheatfield Library will collect gently used and unopened craft suplies from interested patrons to host a CRAFT SWAP. We will collect and store donated craft items from those who wish to donate and that person will receive tickets for each item donated to r...read more
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Craft Swap
 Craft Swap
Monday, Sep. 23
Wheatfield
During the week of September 22-27 the Wheatfield Library will collect gently used and unopened craft suplies from interested patrons to host a CRAFT SWAP. We will collect and store donated craft items from those who wish to donate and that person will receive tickets for each item donated to r...read more
Preschool STEM - ages 3-5
10am
 Preschool STEM - ages 3-5
Monday, Sep. 23, 10am
DeMotte
School is back in session and so is Preschool STEM.  Come and enjoy a morning of fun and exploration!
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Craft Swap
 Craft Swap
Tuesday, Sep. 24
Wheatfield
During the week of September 22-27 the Wheatfield Library will collect gently used and unopened craft suplies from interested patrons to host a CRAFT SWAP. We will collect and store donated craft items from those who wish to donate and that person will receive tickets for each item donated to r...read more
Combat Coffee
9:30am
 Combat Coffee
Tuesday, Sep. 24, 9:30am
DeMotte
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.
Friends Meeting
1:00 pm
 Friends Meeting
Tuesday, Sep. 24, 1:00 pm
Wheatfield
The Friends of the Wheatfield Library are always welcoming new members! Join us at our meeting on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm as we discuss upcoming events, purchases, and more! Everything we do benefits the library...cost is minimal, but impact is great!
Books & Coffee
2:00 pm
 Books & Coffee
Tuesday, Sep. 24, 2:00 pm
Cup of Joy in DeMotte
Join us as we read Cold Mountain by Charles Frazier. We will meet at Cup of Joy coffee shop in DeMotte @2:00 sharp! Books can be picked up at the front desk of the Wheatfield Library.  This discussion is for adults 18 and over.

Story Time
2:30pm
 Story Time
Tuesday, Sep. 24, 2:30pm
(Tuesdays, September 3rd-24th, 2:30pm)

Wheatfield
for children ages 3-5

or call 219-956-3774.
Kahoot! Car Trivia
6 pm
 Kahoot! Car Trivia
Tuesday, Sep. 24, 6 pm
Rensselaer
Car Trivia using Kahoot! Bring a mobile device to participate! Prizes awarded - first place winner recieves a gift card!
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Craft Swap
 Craft Swap
Wednesday, Sep. 25
Wheatfield
During the week of September 22-27 the Wheatfield Library will collect gently used and unopened craft suplies from interested patrons to host a CRAFT SWAP. We will collect and store donated craft items from those who wish to donate and that person will receive tickets for each item donated to r...read more
4th Wednesday Men’s Book Group
10am
4th Wednesday Men’s Book Group
Wednesday, Sep. 25, 10am
Rensselaer
Join us at the Rensselaer Library for the 4th Wednesday Men's Book Group! The Men's Book Club was created for men, but anyone may join.

or call 219-866-5881.
Toddler Time - ages 2 & 3
10am
 Toddler Time - ages 2 & 3
Wednesday, Sep. 25, 10am
DeMotte
A morning of stories, activities and crafting!

or call 219-987-2221.
Story Time
11am
 Story Time
Wednesday, Sep. 25, 11am
(Wednesdays, September 4th-25th, 11am)

Wheatfield
for children ages 3-5

or call 219-956-3774.
Cook the Book-Dinner in one Pot
6 pm
 Cook the Book-Dinner in one Pot
Wednesday, Sep. 25, 6 pm
Rensselaer
Wednesday, September 25th @ 6pm. Join us for Cook the Book. This session's topic is Dinner in one Pot. Bring a friend and enjoy a variety of meals prepared in one pot. these recipes can be made in a variety of pots, Crockpot, Dutch Oven, Sheet Pan, Instant Pot, or a Pan of any kind. We choose th...read more

or call 219-866-5881.
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Craft Swap
 Craft Swap
Thursday, Sep. 26
Wheatfield
During the week of September 22-27 the Wheatfield Library will collect gently used and unopened craft suplies from interested patrons to host a CRAFT SWAP. We will collect and store donated craft items from those who wish to donate and that person will receive tickets for each item donated to r...read more
4th Thursday Book Group
1pm
 4th Thursday Book Group
Thursday, Sep. 26, 1pm
Rensselaer
Come join us at the Rensselaer Library for the 4th Thursday Book Group!

or call 219-866-5881.
Lego!
4pm
 Lego!
Thursday, Sep. 26, 4pm
DeMotte
Join us for an hour of Lego imagination and creation!

or call 219-987-2221.
Lego’s Workshop
5-6:30 pm
 Lego’s Workshop
Thursday, Sep. 26, 5-6:30 pm
Rensselaer
Join us the Rensselaer Library for a Lego Worshop and see what you can create using Legos!
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Craft Swap
 Craft Swap
Friday, Sep. 27
Wheatfield
During the week of September 22-27 the Wheatfield Library will collect gently used and unopened craft suplies from interested patrons to host a CRAFT SWAP. We will collect and store donated craft items from those who wish to donate and that person will receive tickets for each item donated to r...read more
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Craft Swap
 Craft Swap
Saturday, Sep. 28
Wheatfield
During the week of September 22-27 the Wheatfield Library will collect gently used and unopened craft suplies from interested patrons to host a CRAFT SWAP. We will collect and store donated craft items from those who wish to donate and that person will receive tickets for each item donated to r...read more
Beginner’s Watercolor Class September 14 & 28
9-11 am
Beginner’s Watercolor Class September 14 & 28
Saturday, Sep. 28, 9-11 am
Rensselaer
Join us at the Rensselaer Library for a beginner's watercolor class. Instructed by Bobbie Graham we will be learning how to paint with Watercolor, as well as some important facts about watercolor. This is a two day class, we will start on September 14th, 9-11am, and come back and finish on Septe...read more
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Quest Trekkers - grades 2-5
6pm
 Quest Trekkers - grades 2-5
Monday, Sep. 30, 6pm
DeMotte
We will talk about the book 'Tonight on the Titanic' by Mary Pope Osborne.

or call 219-987-2221.
Crochet Group
6pm
 Crochet Group
Monday, Sep. 30, 6pm
DeMotte
Bring your projects to work on, or bring a hook and yarn if you'd like to learn the basics.
     
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