Johnson County Public Library
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Wednesday May 28 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Cooking for One
Learn to prepare healthy, affordable food in the microwave. Food samples will be available. Presented by the Purdue Extension NEP. Please plan to attend the full four-lesson series.
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Wednesday May 28 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Sew Together
Make fun and easy envelope backed pillows! Basic sewing skills are required. For ages 16 and up. Registration required.
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Thursday May 29 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Storytime and You
Learn how we incorporate ECRR Practices (Reading, Writing, Singing, Talking, Playing) into storytimes at the library.
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Thursday May 29 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Kids Invention Camp
Invent new projects each day using littleBits Kits. Registration required.
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Thursday May 29 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Teen Invention Camp
Create a new invention each day using Hummingbird Bit Robotics Kits. Registration required.
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Thursday May 29 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Tiny Art Show
View the tiny artworks created by kids and teens, vote for your favorites and enjoy tiny refreshments. The top artists will receive a tiny award for their tiny art.
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Thursday May 29 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
ESL Writing
Come to the ALC and work on your English writing skills!
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Thursday May 29 4:30pm - 6:30pm EDT
Theatre and Improv Games Workshop
This workshop by Indiana Repertory Theatre will focus on warm-up games, sparking creativity, and connecting with fellow actors in a fun way that will encourage them to think on their feet!Grades 6-8
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Thursday May 29 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Fairy Houses
Create a light up fairy house! Registration required.
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Thursday May 29 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Lyme Disease Awareness
Learn about Lyme Disease, other tick-borne illnesses and how to minimize your risk of getting bitten by ticks.
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Thursday May 29 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Dungeons & Dragons
Play D&D with the Library Dungeon Master, Noah. Open to experienced players or beginners. Please register.
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Thursday May 29 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
ESL Conversation Group
Practice speaking English and learn American culture.
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Friday May 30 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Kids Invention Camp
Invent new projects each day using littleBits Kits. Registration required.
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Friday May 30 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Tot Art
Create your own masterpiece! Create tot-friendly art projects.. Dress for a mess. Child's caregiver required. Registration Required!
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Friday May 30 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Parachute Playtime
Join us for parachute songs, rhymes, and games.
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Friday May 30 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
News for You
Learn new vocabulary while reading the newspaper.
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Friday May 30 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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Friday May 30 2:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Teen Invention Camp
Create a new invention each day using Hummingbird Bit Robotics Kits. Registration required.
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Friday May 30 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Pop-Up Sensory Room
Drop in to explore a variety of sensory activities or simply spend time reading together in a calm environment.
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Saturday May 31 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 May 31 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. Chess sets are provided.
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Saturday May 31 1:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
Teen Paws to Read
Relieve some stress and improve your mental health by reading with a therapy dog. Paws to Read is bringing two therapy dogs. For teens only.
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Saturday May 31 2:30pm - 3:30pm 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 May 31 2:30pm - 4:00pm EDT
Saturday 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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Sunday June 1 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Chalk and Popsicles on the Porch
Make a masterpiece out of chalk on our porch and enjoy a popsicle to cool off.
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Sunday June 1 1:30pm - 4:30pm 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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Sunday June 1 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 June 2 8:00am - 8:30am EDT
Bookin' It
Walk with the library and get your steps in early. We will talk about our current reads as we walk.
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Monday June 2 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Baby Storytime
Enjoy books, bounces, songs, rhymes and more at this fun early literacy storytime each week. Designed for babies and toddlers (birth-24 months) and their caregivers. Child's caregiver required.
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Monday June 2 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 June 2 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Kids Tinker Camp
Build, test, and redesign new projects each day using the STEAM Cart. Registration required.
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Monday June 2 2:30pm - 3:30pm 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 June 2 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Teen Tinker Camp
Build, test, and redesign new projects each day using the STEAM Cart. Registration required.
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Monday June 2 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Kid Skills
Learn how to maintain a garden and care for your plants. Part of this program will be held outside at our Learning Garden. For children in grades 3-5. Registration is required. Dress for a mess.
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Monday June 2 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 June 2 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Beach Reads and Bubbly
Bring a wrapped new or old beach read to exchange and get a "new to you" book. We will talk about new and upcoming beach reads, all while enjoying delightful mocktails.
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Monday June 2 6:00pm - 6:30pm 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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Monday June 2 6:30pm - 8:00pm EDT
Stout Stories at Nailer's Brewing Co.
You don't have to choose between book club & happy hour! We'll discuss "The Women" by Kristin Hannah at Nailer's Brewing Co. in Whiteland. To obtain a copy of the book, contact a librarian.
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Monday June 2 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
ESL Conversation Group
Practice speaking English and learn American culture.
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Tuesday June 3 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 June 3 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 June 3 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 June 3 11:00am - 12:15pm EDT
JCPL on Wheels Storytime and Stop
Meet up with JCPL on Wheels for a family storytime and a chance to check out books or pick up holds. WIFI will be accessible for use by the vehicle. After storytime we will have games available.
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Tuesday June 3 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Kids Tinker Camp
Build, test, and redesign new projects each day using the STEAM Cart. Registration required.
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Tuesday June 3 1:00pm - 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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Tuesday June 3 2:00pm - 2:45pm EDT
School-Age Edible Science
Explore the world of science and technology by conducting hands-on experiments and crafts. This month we're making ice cream. Designed for ages 6-11.
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Tuesday June 3 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Teen Tinker Camp
Build, test, and redesign new projects each day using the STEAM Cart. Registration required.
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Tuesday June 3 3:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Stitches and Stories
Join us for an afternoon of beginner stitching projects and fun conversation. Basic kits provided by library or bring your own. Registration is required.
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Tuesday June 3 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Kids Cooking
Collaborate with us on kid-friendly concoctions! We'll all work together to make a no-bake item related to the month's story theme, then taste the results. Registration required.
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Tuesday June 3 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Dungeons and Dragons
Play D&D with the Library Dungeon Master, Noah. Open to experienced players or beginners. Please register.
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Tuesday June 3 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Sew Together
Make a fun and easy quilted tote bag! Basic sewing skills are required. For ages 16 and up. Registration required.
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Tuesday June 3 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Grown-Up STEAM
Draft 3D print projects using TinkerCad. Registration required.
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Tuesday June 3 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
Kindergarten Buddies
Kids going into Kindergarten and Elementary are invited to help each other as the The Girl Scouts of Central Indiana host group activities, crafts, and games to build school skills.
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Wednesday June 4 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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Wednesday June 4 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 June 4 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
DIY Plantable Seed Bombs
Create a plantable seed bomb using clay.
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Wednesday June 4 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
ESL Conversation
Practice speaking English and learn American culture.
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Wednesday June 4 12:00pm - 2:00pm EDT
De-stress with Coloring and Cats
De-stress at the library with coloring and the adoptable cats from The Humane Society of Johnson County's Whiskers on Wheels.
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Wednesday June 4 12:00pm - 1:30pm EDT
Crochet 101
Learn the basics of crocheting with crochet enthusiast Connie Henderson. All supplies provided. Registration required.
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Wednesday June 4 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Kids Tinker Camp
Build, test, and redesign new projects each day using the STEAM Cart. Registration required.
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Wednesday June 4 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Teen Tinker Camp
Build, test, and redesign new projects each day using the STEAM Cart. Registration required.
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Wednesday June 4 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Board Games for Teens
Join us as we play games, eat snacks, and hang out with friends. We'll be playing Telestrations, Apples to Apples, Clue, Space Team, and some games from the Library of Things. Registration required.
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Wednesday June 4 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Paws to Read
Improve your reading skills and enjoy time with a registered therapy dog. Sign up for a 15-minute session.
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Wednesday June 4 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 June 5 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 June 5 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
School Age Extra
Learn how to crack codes and collect top secret information. Come dressed for movement. Registration required.
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Thursday June 5 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 June 5 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 June 5 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 June 5 11:30am - 12:45pm EDT
JCPL on Wheels Storytime and Stop
Meet up with JCPL on Wheels for a family storytime and a chance to check out books or pick up holds. WIFI will be accessible for use by the vehicle. Storytime will begin at 12:00 p.m.
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Thursday June 5 1:00pm - 2:30pm EDT
Kids Tinker Camp
Build, test, and redesign new projects each day using the STEAM Cart. Registration required.
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Thursday June 5 3:00pm - 4:30pm EDT
Teen Tinker Camp
Build, test, and redesign new projects each day using the STEAM Cart. Registration required.
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Thursday June 5 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 June 5 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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Thursday June 5 5:30pm - 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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Thursday June 5 6:00pm - 7:30pm EDT
Dungeons & Dragons
Play D&D with the Library Dungeon Master, Noah. Open to experienced players or beginners. Please register.
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Thursday June 5 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
ESL Conversation Group
Practice speaking English and learn American culture.
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Friday June 6 10:00am - 10:30am EDT
Baby & Me Playdate
Join us as we share a lap time story with baby. Stay after for playtime with developmental toys and socialization.
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Friday June 6 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Hop and Bop
Lets dance! Well explore different kinds of music as we experiment with movement and rhythm in this fun high-energy program for preschoolers. Child's caregiver required.
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Friday June 6 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
News for You
Learn new vocabulary while reading the newspaper.
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Friday June 6 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Hands-On Storytime
Experience a story with your five senses. Dress for a mess.
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Friday June 6 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Perler Bead Pride Flags
Create a Pride flag magnet out of Perler Beads!
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Friday June 6 5:00pm - 8:00pm EDT
STEAM Tinkering and Art
Strolling through downtown Franklin for First Fridays? Stop by to tinker with robots, art or other STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) fun! All Ages welcome.
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Saturday June 7 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. Chess sets are provided.
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Saturday June 7 10:00am - 10:30am 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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Saturday June 7 10:45am - 11:45am 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 June 7 12:30pm - 1:30pm 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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Saturday June 7 1:00pm - 4:00pm EDT
Random Fandom
Come celebrate your favorite pop cultures and geek fandoms! Play games, craft, enjoy snacks, participate in a cosplay contest and more!
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Saturday June 7 2:00pm - 2:45pm 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.