Johnson County Public Library
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Thursday May 22 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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Thursday May 22 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Homeschool Hangout
Join classmates for some gardening skills in planting green beans in our Learning Garden at the library. Enjoy a bean story, help plant seeds, and eat some green beans in a variety of ways!
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Thursday May 22 4:00pm - 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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Thursday May 22 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Canvas Art
Be creative and make a masterpiece on canvas. Dress for a mess! Registration required.
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Thursday May 22 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
ESL Writing
Come to the ALC and work on your English writing skills!
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Thursday May 22 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Kids STEAM
Use creativity skills to make Grass Sock Pets. Take them home to watch their "hair" grow. Have fun styling "hair". Registration required.
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Thursday May 22 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
DIY Cork Flag
Create your own American flag using upcycled wine corks. All supplies will be provided. Registration required.
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Thursday May 22 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 22 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
In Our Own Voice
NAMI's In Our Own Voice provides a personal perspective of mental health conditions, as leaders talk openly about what its like to have a mental health condition. Registration is required.
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Thursday May 22 6:30pm - 7:30pm EDT
ESL Conversation Group
Practice speaking English and learn American culture.
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Friday May 23 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 May 23 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
News for You
Learn new vocabulary while reading the newspaper.
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Friday May 23 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
Preschool Yoga Storytime and Mindfulness Moments
Combine simple yoga poses with stories and rhymes to make an interactive movement-filled storytime experience. Practice mindfulness techniques and create a calming craft to take home.
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Friday May 23 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
The Memorial Day Tradition
Learn about Memorial Day with a story, craft, and activities to prepare to honor and mourn the U.S. military personnel who died while serving.
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Saturday May 24 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 24 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 May 24 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Outdoor Game Time
Come bring family and friends to play outdoor games from our Library of Things on the lawn. All games are available for checkout.
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Saturday May 24 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 "Straw Dogs of the Universe" by Ye Chun. Contact the library to obtain a copy.
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Saturday May 24 11:00am - 3:00pm 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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Saturday May 24 2:00pm - 3:00pm EDT
Tie-Dye
Make your life more colorful with tie-dye. Bring something you want to dye. It needs to be 100% cotton to dye correctly. Registration required.
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Saturday May 24 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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Tuesday May 27 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Kids Invention Camp
Invent new projects each day using littleBits Kits. Registration required.
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Tuesday May 27 10:00am - 11:00am EDT
Adult Learning Center Book Discussion
Read short stories and novels. Discuss vocabulary, culture, characters, and ideas.
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Tuesday May 27 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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Tuesday May 27 4:30pm - 5:30pm EDT
Family STEAM Night
Enjoy activities and crafts with us as we introduce different building blocks of STEAM Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics.
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Tuesday May 27 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 May 27 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 May 27 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 May 27 6:00pm - 7:00pm EDT
Host an Exchange Student
Have you ever wondered what it means to host a high school exchange student? Are you interested in growing your family? PAX Coordinators (Program of Academic Exchange) can tell you more!
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Wednesday May 28 10:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Kids Invention Camp
Invent new projects each day using littleBits Kits. Registration required.
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Wednesday May 28 10:30am - 11:30am EDT
ESL Conversation
Practice speaking English and learn American culture.
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Wednesday May 28 11:00am - 12:00pm EDT
Preschool Edible Science
Preschoolers step into the library kitchen and see what's on the menu! We'll taste, learn and have fun as we experiment with hands-on kitchen science.
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Wednesday May 28 1:30pm - 3:30pm EDT
Hooked on Books
If you enjoy discussing books you've read, please join us. Copies of the book are available to checkout the month prior. A virtual option is available upon request.
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Wednesday May 28 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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Wednesday May 28 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 May 28 3:30pm - 4:00pm 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 May 28 4:00pm - 5:00pm EDT
Crafternoon
Let's get crafty!Registration Required!
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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!