Johnson County Public Library
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Sunday August 17 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Jane Austen Book Club
Celebrate Jane Austens 250th birthday by reading and discussing her novels. Well read one book each month until the big Jane Austen birthday festival in December!
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Monday August 18 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Baby & Me Playdate
Join us for playtime that focuses on developmental activities and socialization for babies and caregivers.
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Monday August 18 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Preschool Yoga Storytime
Build little muscles and minds! We'll combine simple yoga poses and gentle stretching with stories and rhymes to make an interactive movement-filled storytime experience. Child's caregiver required.
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Monday August 18 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Beginning English
This class is for beginner English students and will focus on simple vocabulary development and basic English grammar.Registration required.
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Monday August 18 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Homeschool Teen STEAM
Design a roller coaster with hills, loops and turns while using a marble run to test for effectiveness. Registration required.
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Monday August 18 2:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Fiber Arts and Fairy Tales
All fiber arts and skill levels welcome! Bring your own projects or use a basic kit provided by the Library. We'll be meeting twice a month. Registration is required.
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Monday August 18 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
JCPL on Wheels Stop
Visit the bookmobile at this convenient location. Check out books, return items, and pick up items on hold. WIFI will be accessible for use by the vehicle.
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Monday August 18 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen STEAM
Design a roller coaster with hills, loops and turns while using a marble run to test for effectiveness. Registration required.
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Monday August 18 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
After School Snacks
Learn how to make your own snacks featuring popcorn. Exploring different methods of cooking, seasonings, and mix-ins. Appropriate for Elementary School age.
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Monday August 18 5:15pm - 6:30pm EDT
JCPL on Wheels Stop
Visit the bookmobile at this convenient location. Check out books, return items, and pick up items on hold. WIFI will be accessible for use by the vehicle.
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Monday August 18 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Yoga
Reconnect with nature, your breath and the world around you, with Yoga on the prairie. Some yoga mats available. Dress for comfort and bring a friend.
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Monday August 18 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Tales for Tails
Improve your reading skills and enjoy time with a registered Alliance of Therapy Dogs canine friend. Sign up for a 15-minute session at the Information Desk or call 317-535-6206.
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Monday August 18 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
ESL Conversation Group
This class is for English learners of all levels, and will focus on conversation practice, U.S. culture and customs, current events, and more.
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Monday August 18 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Franklin Page Turners
If you love to read and chat about books, join us as we discuss "What She Knew" by Gilly Macmillan.Come share your thoughts and insights on this title.
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Tuesday August 19 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Tiny Tots Storytime
Enjoy books, bounces, songs, rhymes and more at this fun early literacy storytime each week. Designed for babies and toddlers and their caregivers. Child's caregiver required.
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Tuesday August 19 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Adult Learning Center Book Discussion
This class is for English learners of all levels and will focus on practicing reading out loud. Each month, we will read a book, or various short stories or articles together and learn new vocabulary.
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Tuesday August 19 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Tiny Tots Storytime
Enjoy books, bounces, songs, rhymes and more at this fun early literacy storytime each week. Designed for babies and toddlers and their caregivers. Child's caregiver required.
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Tuesday August 19 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Preschool Storytime
Have fun and be creative, together! Encourage a love of reading and enjoy stories, crafts, songs and more. Designed for ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Child's caregiver required.
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Tuesday August 19 2:30pm - 3:15pm EDT
JCPL on Wheels Stop
Visit the bookmobile at this convenient location. Check out books, return items, and pick up items on hold. WIFI will be accessible for use by the vehicle.
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Tuesday August 19 4:00pm - 5:30pm EDT
Science at Play
Work together build a Rube Goldberg Machinea contraption designed to do a simple task in the most complicated way possible.
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Tuesday August 19 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
JCPL on Wheels Stop
Visit the bookmobile at this convenient location. Check out books, return items, and pick up items on hold. WIFI will be accessible for use by the vehicle.
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Tuesday August 19 5:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
JCPL Board of Trustees Monthly Meeting
The Library Board meets the third Tuesday of each month at 5:00 p.m. If you have concerns about the library or ideas for improving our services, you are more than welcome to attend the meeting.
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Tuesday August 19 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Sew Together
Learn about the tools, terminology, & basics of sewing before you ever sit down in front of a machine. Sewing instructor, Kathy Anderson, will teach participants to read patterns, cut fabric, & more.
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Tuesday August 19 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Kids STEAM, Jr.
Design a roller coaster with hills, loops and turns while using marble runs to test for effectiveness. Registration required.
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Tuesday August 19 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Dungeons & Dragons
Play D&D with the library Dungeon Master, Noah. All adult and high school adventurers are welcome, whether youre an experienced player or someone who wants to learn. Registration Required.
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Tuesday August 19 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Paws to Read
Improve your reading skills and enjoy time with a registered therapy dog. Call 738-2833 to sign up for a 15-minute session.
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Wednesday August 20 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Preschool STEAM
Design a roller coaster with hills and turns while using a marble run to test for effectiveness. Registration required.
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Wednesday August 20 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Preschool Storytime
Have fun and be creative, together! Encourage a love of reading and enjoy stories, crafts, songs and more. Designed for ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Child's caregiver required.
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Wednesday August 20 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
ESL Conversation
This class is for English learners of all levels, and will focus on conversation practice, current events, U.S. culture and customs, English idioms and slang, and more.
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Wednesday August 20 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
Preschool STEAM
Enjoy books, activities and crafts with us as we introduce the building blocks of STEAM Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics. Registration required.
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Wednesday August 20 2:00pm - 6:00pm EDT
Read & Bleed @ Your Library
Roll up your sleeve while you read. To schedule: 800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org. AGE 17+
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Wednesday August 20 2:30pm - 3:00pm EDT
JCPL on Wheels Stop
Visit the bookmobile at this convenient location. Check out books, return items, and pick up items on hold. WIFI will be accessible for use by the vehicle.
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Wednesday August 20 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Crafternoon
Let's get crafty! Registration Required.
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Wednesday August 20 5:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
JCPL on Wheels Stop
Visit the bookmobile at this convenient location. Check out books, return items, and pick up items on hold. WIFI will be accessible for use by the vehicle.
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Wednesday August 20 6:30pm - 7:45pm EDT
Writers' Club
Calling Young Writers ages 10-15 to meet at the library for discussion, inspiration, writing prompts, and sharing their works in progress.
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Thursday August 21 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Preschool Storytime
Have fun and be creative, together! Encourage a love of reading and enjoy stories, crafts, songs and more. Designed for ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Child's caregiver required.
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Thursday August 21 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
H-Club
Homeschoolers! Join us for H-Club to learn new things, hear stories, make crafts and play games.
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Thursday August 21 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Family Storytime
Have fun and be creative together! Enjoy stories, songs and more with your family. Child's caregiver required.
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Thursday August 21 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Tiny Tots Storytime
Enjoy books, bounces, songs, rhymes and more at this fun early literacy storytime each week. Designed for babies and toddlers and their caregivers. Child's caregiver required.
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Thursday August 21 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Tiny Tots Storytime
Enjoy books, bounces, songs, rhymes and more at this fun early literacy storytime each week. Designed for babies and toddlers and their caregivers. Child's caregiver required.
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Thursday August 21 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
American Civics Hour
This class is for intermediate to advanced English learners and will focus on studying the history and government of the United States. Registration required.
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Thursday August 21 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
English Experiences
This class is for intermediate to advanced English learners and will focus on a variety of fun English activities, such as word puzzles, watching videos or TV, and learning about U.S. popular culture.
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Thursday August 21 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Homeschool Tween Art
Homeschool tweens gather for an art lesson with guest instructor Sara Rather. Work on a design piece of art using fine point markers. Registration required.
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Thursday August 21 3:00pm - 3:45pm EDT
JCPL on Wheels Stop
Visit the bookmobile at this convenient location. Check out books, return items, and pick up items on hold. WIFI will be accessible for use by the vehicle.
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Thursday August 21 4:00pm - 4:45pm EDT
JCPL on Wheels Stop
Visit the bookmobile at this convenient location. Check out books, return items, and pick up items on hold. WIFI will be accessible for use by the vehicle.
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Thursday August 21 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Kids STEAM
Design a roller coaster with hills, loops and turns while using marble runs to test for effectiveness. Registration required.
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Thursday August 21 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Macramé Bracelets
Come make your own macramé bracelets.
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Thursday August 21 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Dungeons & Dragons
Come play D&D with Noah, the library Dungeon Master. All adult and high school adventurers are welcome, whether youre an experienced player or someone who wants to learn. Registration required.
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Friday August 22 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Tot Art
Create your own masterpiece! Dress for a mess. Registration required.
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Friday August 22 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
News for You
This class is for English learners of all levels and focuses on current events and reading practice. We will read a newspaper for English learners to develop vocabulary and awareness of global news.
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Friday August 22 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Tot Art
Create your own masterpiece! Create tot-friendly art projects. Stay after the craft for socialization and a short playtime. Dress for a mess. Child's caregiver required.
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Friday August 22 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Hands-On Storytime
Experience a story with your five senses. Dress for a mess.
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Friday August 22 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Block Party
Bring your imagination to create works of art with LEGO bricks. Create from this month's challenge or use your creativity to build your masterpiece. Finished work will be highlighted on Facebook.
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Saturday August 23 8:00am - 12:00pm EDT
JCPL on Wheels Stop
Visit the bookmobile at this convenient location. Check out books, return items, and pick up items on hold. WIFI will be accessible for use by the vehicle.
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Saturday August 23 9:30am - 11:00am EDT
Chess Club
Do you have a passion for playing chess? Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned player, come and test yourself against others in a friendly atmosphere. Four chess sets are provided.
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Saturday August 23 10:00am - 4:00pm EDT
Homecoming Pop-Up Shop
Looking for formal wear for Homecoming? Find something at our pop-up shop and take it home at no charge. No need to register, but DO tell a friend.
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Saturday August 23 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Cover to Cover Book Club
Love to read and talk about books? This book club meets monthly on Saturday mornings. This month's title is "I'll Be Your Blue Sky" by Marisa de los Santos. Contact the library to obtain a copy.
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Saturday August 23 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
Want some friendly competition? Come to our Smash Bros. 1-on-1 tournament! Ages 12+. 1st and 2nd place win prizes, and 1st place faces the final boss, Daniel the librarian. Registration required.
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Saturday August 23 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Dungeons and Dragons
Come play D&D with Noah, the library Dungeon Master. All adult and high school adventurers are welcome, whether youre an experienced player or someone who wants to learn. Registration required.
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Saturday August 23 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Puzzle Swap
Why buy new puzzles when you can trade used jigsaw puzzles with others? Bring a puzzle (or two or twenty!) without any missing pieces to trade for one that's new-to-you! Please register.
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Saturday August 23 8:00pm - 9:00pm EDT
JCPL on Wheels Stop
Visit the bookmobile at this convenient location. Check out books, return items, and pick up items on hold. WIFI will be accessible for use by the vehicle.
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Saturday August 23 9:00pm - 11:00pm EDT
Movies in the Park
Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy a movie outdoors! We'll watch "Despicable Me 4" under the stars at Johnson County Park. This movie is rated PG.
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Monday August 25 9:00am - 10:00am EDT
Books & Beans Book Club @ Fresh Pots in Greenwood
Love to read and drink coffee? Then this book club is for you. We meet at local coffee shops in Johnson County and discuss new books, old books, bestsellers and classics. Registration Preferred.
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Monday August 25 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Beginning English
This class is for beginner English students and will focus on simple vocabulary development and basic English grammar.Registration required.
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Monday August 25 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Storytime at the Community Center!
JCPL is taking storytime on the road! Join us at the Bargersville Community Center for stories, songs, and a craft.
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Monday August 25 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
JCPL on Wheels Stop
Visit the bookmobile at this convenient location. Check out books, return items, and pick up items on hold. WIFI will be accessible for use by the vehicle.
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Monday August 25 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Teen Robotics
Work with your team to be the first to get Sphero Bolt through the color spots without being eliminated. Registration required.
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Monday August 25 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
JCPL on Wheels Stop
Visit the bookmobile at this convenient location. Check out books, return items, and pick up items on hold. WIFI will be accessible for use by the vehicle.
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Monday August 25 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Miniature Scenes
Have fun creating your own miniature scene. Your miniature scene can represent anything including a bookstore, a room, and a holiday. All supplies provided. Registration is required
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Monday August 25 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
ESL Conversation Group
This class is for English learners of all levels, and will focus on conversation practice, U.S. culture and customs, current events, and more.
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Tuesday August 26 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Tiny Tots Storytime
Enjoy books, bounces, songs, rhymes and more at this fun early literacy storytime each week. Designed for babies and toddlers and their caregivers. Child's caregiver required.
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Tuesday August 26 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Tiny Tots Storytime
Enjoy books, bounces, songs, rhymes and more at this fun early literacy storytime each week. Designed for babies and toddlers and their caregivers. Child's caregiver required.
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Tuesday August 26 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Adult Learning Center Book Discussion
This class is for English learners of all levels and will focus on practicing reading out loud. Each month, we will read a book, or various short stories or articles together and learn new vocabulary.
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Tuesday August 26 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Preschool Storytime
Have fun and be creative, together! Encourage a love of reading and enjoy stories, crafts, songs and more. Designed for ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Child's caregiver required.
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Tuesday August 26 4:30pm - 5:00pm EDT
JCPL on Wheels Stop
Visit the bookmobile at this convenient location. Check out books, return items, and pick up items on hold. WIFI will be accessible for use by the vehicle.
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Tuesday August 26 5:15pm - 6:00pm EDT
JCPL on Wheels Stop
Visit the bookmobile at this convenient location. Check out books, return items, and pick up items on hold. WIFI will be accessible for use by the vehicle.
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Tuesday August 26 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Kids Robotics
Work with your team to be the first to get Sphero Bolt through the color spots without being eliminated. Registration required.
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Tuesday August 26 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Plants and Pollinators
Learn how bees & other pollinators play a crucial role in helping plants reproduce! Dissect a flower, use a microscope to examine bee body parts, & craft your own bee to understand pollinator anatomy.
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Tuesday August 26 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Dungeons & Dragons
Play D&D with the library Dungeon Master, Noah. All adult and high school adventurers are welcome, whether youre an experienced player or someone who wants to learn. Registration Required.