August • September • October 2022
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Native Voices Programs
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Explore Summer Pool Party
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Read to Me Jamboree
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Cultural Fair
Rachel Tonte and her sons, Connor and Cooper. Connor, age 3, is a 1000 Books Before Kindergarten finisher.
Read. Create. Discover.
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Attend these programs to learn about the Miami Nation of Indians of Indiana’s history, language, culture and heritage. Miami Nation: Past, Present and Future ALL AGES Mon • Sep 12 • 5:30 p.m. • WRB
Traditional Native American Crafts TEENS, SCHOOL-AGE Thu • Sep 22 • 4 p.m. • CPB
Meet a Member of the Miami Nation of Indians TEENS, SCHOOL-AGE Wed • Sep 28 • 4 p.m. • TRB
Miami Nation Drum Group: Twigh Twee Singers Appearing at Ethos Celebration of the Arts Sat • Oct 1 • Downtown Franklin
These programs in partnership with the Miami Nation of Indians of Indiana.
JCPL
Johnson County Public Library
MIAMI NATION
Activities are made possible in part by the Nickel Plate Arts and the Indiana Arts Commission, which receives support from the State of Indiana and the National Endowment for the Arts. 2
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Enjoy stories, crafts, songs and more! Clark Pleasant Branch
Franklin Branch
Family Sat • Aug 13 • 10 a.m. Tue • Aug 30 • 6 p.m. Tue • Sep 13 • 6 p.m. Tue • Oct 4 • 6 p.m. Sat • Oct 22 • 10 a.m. Preschool Tue • Aug 16, 23, 30 • 10 a.m. Tue • Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 • 10 a.m. Tue • Oct 4, 11, 18 • 10 a.m. Toddler Thu • Aug 18, 25 • 10 a.m. Thu • Sep 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 10 a.m. Thu • Oct 6, 13, 20, 27 • 10 a.m.
Family Mon • Aug 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 6 p.m. Sat • Aug 20 • 10 a.m. Mon • Sep 12, 26 • 6 p.m. Mon • Oct 3, 10, 17, 24 • 6 p.m. Sat • Oct 15, 29 • 10 a.m. Preschool Wed • Aug 17, 24, 31 • 10 a.m. Wed • Sep 7, 14, 21, 28 • 10 a.m. Wed • Oct 5, 12, 19 • 10 a.m. Toddler Thu • Aug 18, 25 • 10 a.m. Thu • Sep 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 10 a.m. Thu • Oct 6, 13, 20 • 10 a.m.
Trick-or-Treat Storytime (Preschool) Tue • Oct 25 • 10 a.m.
Trick-or-Treat Storytime (Preschool / Toddler) Wed • Oct 26 • 10 a.m. Thu • Oct 27 • 10 a.m.
White River Branch
Preschool Yoga Storytime Fri • Aug 5 • 10 a.m. Fri • Sep 2 • 10 a.m. 3 MAY • JUNE JULY 2022 Fri • •Oct 7 • 10 a.m. Baby Mon • Aug 15, 22, 29 • 10 a.m. Mon • Sep 12, 19, 26 • 10 a.m. Mon • Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 • 10 a.m. Toddler Tue • Aug 16, 23, 30 • 10 a.m. Tue • Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 • 10 a.m. Tue • Oct 4, 11, 18 • 10 a.m. Preschool Thu • Aug 18, 25 • 10 a.m. Thu • Sep 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 10 a.m. Thu • Oct 6, 13, 20 • 10 a.m. Trick-or-Treat Storytime (Preschool / Toddler) Tue • Oct 25 • 10 a.m. Thu • Oct 27 • 10 a.m.
Trafalgar Branch Preschool Tue • Aug 16, 23, 30 • 10 a.m. Tue • Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 • 10 a.m. Tue • Oct 4, 11, 18, 25 • 10 a.m. Family Thu • Aug 18, 25 • 10 a.m. Thu • Sep 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 • 10 a.m. Thu • Oct 6, 13, 20 • 10 a.m. Family Storytime at Bargersville Town Hall Mon • Aug 22 • 11 a.m. Mon • Sep 26 • 11 a.m. Mon • Oct 24 • 11 a.m. Trick-or-Treat Storytime (Family) Thu • Oct 27 • 10 a.m.
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BOOK DISCUSSIO Let’s talk about books! BRAVE LEARNERS BOOK CLUB
ADULTS “Raising Critical Thinkers” by Julie Bogart Tue • Aug 23 • 7 p.m. • Zoom Tue • Sep 20 • 7 p.m. • Zoom The author will join us on Sep 20.
BOOKS & BEANS BOOK CLUB
ADULTS, TEENS “Call the Midwife” by Jennifer Worth Mon • Aug 29 • 9 a.m. Coffeehouse Five, Franklin “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo” by Taylor Jenkins Reid Mon • Sep 26 • 9 a.m. Benjamin’s Coffeehouse, Franklin “The Guest List” by Lucy Foley Mon • Oct 31 • 9 a.m. Main & Madison, Franklin
CLARK PLEASANT BOOK CLUB
ADULTS “The Island of Missing Trees” by Elif Shafak Wed • Sep 28 • 6 p.m. • CPB “The Cellist of Sarajevo” by Steven Galloway Wed • Oct 26 • 6 p.m. • CPB
SUMMER NIGHTS BOOK CLUB
ADULTS, TEENS “A Thousand Splendid Suns” by Khaled Hosseini Wed • Aug 17 • 6:30 p.m. • CPB
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FRANKLIN PAGE TURNERS
BUILDING BRIDGES
ADULTS, TEENS “The Crossing: My Journey to the Shattered Heart of Syria” by Samar Yazbek Thu • Sep 1 • 6 p.m. • TRB 4
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ADULTS “Wish You Well” by David Baldacci Mon • Aug 15 • 6:30 p.m. • FRB “Educated” by Tara Westover Mon • Sep 19 • 6:30 p.m. • FRB “The One-in-a-Million Boy” by Monica Wood Mon • Oct 17 • 6:30 p.m. • FRB
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MIDDLE SCHOOL BOOK CLUB
TEENS “The Serpent’s Secret” by Sayantani DasGupta Mon • Aug 29 • 6:30 p.m. • WRB Zoom “City of the Plague God” by Sarwat Chadda Mon • Sep 26 • 6:30 p.m. • WRB Zoom “The Strangers” by Margaret Peterson Haddix Mon • Oct 24 • 6:30 p.m. • WRB Zoom
STOUT STORIES
ADULTS “The Dutch House” by Ann Patchett Mon • Aug 1 • 6:30 p.m. Greek’s Pizzeria & Tapp Room, Franklin “Zodiac” by Robert Graysmith Mon • Sep 12 • 6:30 p.m. Mallow Run Winery, Bargersville “I’m Still Here” by Austin Channing Brown Mon • Oct 3 • 6:30 p.m. Nailers Brewing, Whiteland
UNCANNY BOOKS
ADULTS “Hunt for the Skinwalker” by Colm Kelleher Tue • Oct 4 • 6 p.m. • FRB MAY • JUNE • JULY 2022
WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON BOOK DISCUSSION
ADULTS, TEENS “The Kindest Lie” by Nancy Johnson Wed • Aug 31 • 1:30 p.m. • WRB “The Lincoln Highway” by Amor Towles Wed • Sep 28 • 1:30 p.m. • WRB “The Echo Wife” by Sarah Gailey Wed • Oct 26 • 1:30 p.m. • WRB
MONDAY NIGHT BOOK GROUP
ADULTS “Nothing to See Here” by Kevin Wilson Mon • Aug 15 • 6:30 p.m. • WRB “Circe” by Madeline Miller Mon • Sep 19 • 6:30 p.m. • WRB “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes: And Other Lessons from the Crematory” by Caitlin Doughty Mon • Oct 17 • 6:30 p.m. • WRB
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CLARK PLEASANT BRANCH Children STEAM Club: Amazing Amusement Park
AGE 6-8 Tue • Aug 2 • 6 p.m. Build and program amusement park rides with the LEGO® Spike Essential system.
Chalk Art on the Patio
PRESCHOOLERS, SCHOOL-AGE Thu • Aug 4 • 4 p.m. Decorate the library’s patio with chalk. Be ready for a mess and cool surprises.
Saturday STEAM: Happy Traveler
AGE 8-12 Sat • Aug 6 • 10 a.m. Build and program traveling robots with the LEGO® Spike Essential system.
Explore Oobleck
SCHOOL-AGE Sat • Aug 6 • 2 p.m. It’s solid…it’s liquid…it’s Oobleck! Explore this non-Newtonian fluid.
Kids Cooking
SCHOOL-AGE Tue • Aug 9 • 4:30 p.m. Collaborate with us on kid-friendly concoctions! We’ll work together to make a no-bake item and then taste the results.
Kids Robotics Club
SCHOOL-AGE Tue • Aug 9 • 6 p.m. Using programmable bots, learn basic programming while doing fun activities.
Tot Bots
PRESCHOOLERS Wed • Aug 10 • 10 a.m. Explore and code robots screen-free with the Sphero indi.
Children Tales for Tails
SCHOOL-AGE Mon • Aug 15 • 6:30 p.m. Improve your reading skills and enjoy time with a registered Alliance of Therapy Dogs canine. Sign up for a 15-minute session at the Welcome Desk or call 317-535-6206.
Kids Coding Club Jr.
AGE 5-7 Tue • Aug 16 • 6 p.m. Create projects with Scratch Jr. and play with our Sphero indi robot.
Preschool STEAM
PRESCHOOLERS Wed • Aug 17 • 10 a.m. Enjoy books, activities and crafts with us as we introduce building blocks of STEAM—Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics.
Tot Art
BABIES & TODDLERS, PRESCHOOLERS Fri • Aug 19 • 10 a.m. Create tot-friendly art projects. Stay after the craft for socialization and a short playtime. Dress for a mess.
Metamorphosis LIVE!
SCHOOL-AGE Tue • Aug 23 • 6 p.m. Observe the Painted Lady Butterfly at all life stages and learn about metamorphosis.
STEAM Pop-Up Playgroup
PRESCHOOLERS Wed • Aug 24 • 10 a.m. Drop in to play, create or build! The Youth Program Room will be open for STEAM-related play, activities and crafts.
Preschool Edible Science
PRESCHOOLERS Fri • Aug 12 • 11 a.m. Taste, learn and have fun as we experiment with hands-on kitchen science. 6
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CLARK PLEASANT BRANCH Children
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Homeschool Hangout
Preschool STEAM Park
Kids Coding Club
Preschool Edible Science
Hop and Bop
Kids Robotics Club
Midsummer Suncatcher
Tot Bots
Saturday STEAM: Happy Traveler
Fall Crafternoon
SCHOOL-AGE Thu • Aug 25 • 2 p.m. Get to know Flat Stanley and his travels. Take him places with your family, and report back with photos and stories. We’ll also play I Spy. AGE 8-12 Thu • Aug 25 • 4 p.m. Learn about the Scratch programming language and use it to code a project. BABIES & TODDLERS, PRESCHOOLERS Fri • Aug 26 • 10 a.m. Experiment with movement and rhythm in this high-energy program. SCHOOL-AGE Wed • Aug 31 • 4 p.m. Celebrate summer by making a suncatcher decoration. SCHOOL-AGE Sat • Sep 3 • 10 a.m. Build and program traveling robots! Using the LEGO® Spike Essential system, we will have fun creating basic robots.
PRESCHOOLERS Wed • Sep 7 • 10 a.m. Build and play with LEGO® Duplo STEAM Park blocks as we approach tasks and activities that show creative problem-solving. PRESCHOOLERS Fri • Sep 9 • 11 a.m. We’ll taste, learn and have fun as we experiment with hands-on kitchen science. SCHOOL-AGE Tue • Sep 13 • 6 p.m. Using programmable bots, learn basic programming while doing fun activities. PRESCHOOLERS Wed • Sep 14 • 10 a.m. Explore and code robots screen-free with the Sphero indi. SCHOOL-AGE Wed • Sep 14 • 4 p.m. Make a fall decoration.
Read to Me Jamboree
SCHOOL-AGE Tue • Sep 6 • 4:30 p.m. Collaborate with us on kid-friendly concoctions! We’ll work together to make a no-bake item and then taste the results.
FAMILIES Sat • Sep 17 • 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Play, sing, laugh and dance at our early literacy festival! Specials guests Oge Mora and Jim Gill will join us for storytimes, music and book signings. Participate in fun activities all day.
STEAM Club: Amazing Amusement Park
Tales for Tails
Kids Cooking
SCHOOL-AGE Tue • Sep 6 • 6 p.m. Build and program amusement park rides! Using the LEGO® Spike Essential system, we will have fun creating basic robots.
SCHOOL-AGE Mon • Sep 19 • 6:30 p.m. Improve your reading skills and enjoy time with a registered Alliance of Therapy Dogs canine. Sign up for a 15-minute session at the Welcome Desk or call 317-535-6206. AUGUST • SEPTEMBER • OCTOBER 2022
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CLARK PLEASANT BRANCH Children What is Banned Books Week?
SCHOOL-AGE Tue • Sep 20 • 4 p.m. Why are books banned? Are they really dangerous? Let’s find out what popular children’s books have been challenged in the past and why.
Kids Coding Club Jr.
AGE 5-7 Tue • Sep 20 • 6 p.m. Create projects with Scratch Jr. and play with our Sphero indi robot.
Preschool STEAM
PRESCHOOLERS Wed • Sep 21 • 10 a.m. Enjoy books, activities and crafts with us as we introduce building blocks of STEAM– Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics.
Fall Canvas Painting for Kids
SCHOOL-AGE Wed • Sep 21 • 4 p.m. Paint a fall scene on a big canvas.
Homeschool Hangout
Children Apples to Applesauce
PRESCHOOL, SCHOOL-AGE Tue • Sep 27 • 4 p.m. Make applesauce and enjoy stories about the delicious treat.
Intro to 3D Printing
SCHOOL-AGE Thu • Sep 29 • 4 p.m. Have you wondered what 3D printing is all about? Join us to learn more and even request a print for yourself!
Hop and Bop
BABIES & TODDLERS, PRESCHOOLERS Fri • Sep 30 • 10 a.m. Experiment with movement and rhythm in this high-energy program.
Make a Movie Machine
FAMILIES Sat • Oct 1 • 10 a.m. Create animation without film! Learn about this early form of animation and build your own zoetrope.
Kids Cooking
SCHOOL-AGE Thu • Sep 22 • 2 p.m. A Purdue Extension Health & Human Sciences Educator presents a program with storytime and hands-on activities to teach about money.
SCHOOL-AGE Tue • Oct 4 • 4:30 p.m. Collaborate with us on kid-friendly concoctions! We’ll work together to make a no-bake item related to the month’s story theme and then taste the results.
Kids Coding Club
Preschool STEAM Park
AGE 8-12 Thu • Sep 22 • 4 p.m. Create a coding project with the Scratch programming language.
Tot Art
BABIES & TODDLERS, PRESCHOOLERS Fri • Sep 23 • 10 a.m. Create tot-friendly art projects. Stay after the craft for socialization and a short playtime. Dress for a mess. 8
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PRESCHOOLERS Wed • Oct 5 • 10 a.m. Build and play with DUPLO® STEAM Park blocks as we approach tasks and activities that show creative problem-solving.
Kids Robotics Club
SCHOOL-AGE Tue • Oct 11 • 6 p.m. Using programmable bots, learn basic programming while doing fun activities.
CLARK PLEASANT BRANCH Children Tot Bots
PRESCHOOLERS Wed • Oct 12 • 10 a.m. Explore and code robots screen-free with the Sphero indi.
Preschool Edible Science
PRESCHOOLERS Fri • Oct 14 • 11 a.m. We’ll taste, learn and have fun as we experiment with hands-on kitchen science.
Tales for Tails
SCHOOL-AGE Mon • Oct 17 • 6:30 p.m. Improve your reading skills and enjoy time with a registered Alliance of Therapy Dogs canine. Sign up for a 15-minute session at the Welcome Desk or call 317-535-6206.
Spooky Canvas Painting
SCHOOL-AGE Tue • Oct 18 • 4 p.m. Paint a spooky picture for Halloween.
Kids Coding Club Jr.
AGE 5-7 Tue • Oct 18 • 6 p.m. Create projects with Scratch Jr. and play with our Sphero indi robot.
Colorful Loose Parts Self-Portrait
PRESCHOOLERS Wed • Oct 19 • 10 a.m. Create a collage-based portrait while exploring different colors and materials.
Homeschool Hangout
SCHOOL-AGE Thu • Oct 20 • 2 p.m. Welcome the Canizares family who will share their Cuban musical heritage through songs and by relating traditional customs.
Children Kids Coding Club
AGE 8-12 Thu • Oct 20 • 4 p.m. Learn about Scratch programming language and use it to create a coding project.
Tot Art
BABIES & TODDLERS, PRESCHOOLERS Fri • Oct 21 • 10 a.m. Create tot-friendly art projects. Stay after the craft for socialization and a short playtime. Dress for a mess.
Pumpkin Slime Science
SCHOOL-AGE Tue • Oct 25 • 6 p.m. Create slime with pumpkin guts. Dress for a mess!
Preschool STEAM
PRESCHOOLERS Wed • Oct 26 • 10 a.m. Enjoy books, activities and crafts with us as we introduce building blocks of STEAM– Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics.
Kids Cooking: Halloween Treats
SCHOOL-AGE Wed • Oct 26 • 4 p.m. This month, we’ll make spooky popcorn hands and Oreo spiders.
Hop and Bop
BABIES & TODDLERS, PRESCHOOLERS Fri • Oct 28 • 10 a.m. Experiment with movement and rhythm in this high-energy program.
Pumpkin Decorating
PRESCHOOLERS Fri • Oct 28 • 2 p.m. Join us for this fun event to decorate or paint a pumpkin to take home. Dress for a mess.
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CLARK PLEASANT BRANCH Teens Teen STEAM: Life Hacks
Mon • Aug 8 • 4 p.m. Build and program life-hacking robots using the LEGO® Spike Prime system.
Teen Robotics Club
Mon • Aug 15 • 4 p.m. Build and code your own robots.
Teen Sewing: Sew a Scrunchie
Tue • Aug 23 • 6 p.m. Everyone’s favorite hair accessory from the 80s and 90s is making a comeback. Learn to make a scrunchie.
Hour of Code: Hack a Game
Mon • Aug 29 • 4 p.m. Hack a game to fix issues, make the game easier to play and add new features using JavaScript.
Open Lab: Tinker Time
TEENS, SCHOOL-AGE Sat • Sep 3 • 2 p.m. Brainstorm and build with our maker cart.
Teen Anime & Candy Sushi Workshop
Thu • Sep 8 • 4 p.m. Make sushi out of candy and watch anime!
Teen STEAM: Life Hacks
Mon • Sep 12 • 4 p.m. Build and program life-hacking robots using the LEGO® Spike Prime system.
Teen Robotics Club
Mon • Sep 19 • 4 p.m. Build and code your own robots.
Teens Native Voices: Traditional Native American Crafts
TEENS, SCHOOL-AGE Thu • Sep 22 • 4 p.m. Make a traditional Miami Nation craft.
Intro to 3D Printing
Mon • Sep 26 • 4:30 p.m. Have you wondered what 3D printing is all about? Join us to learn more and even request a print for yourself.
Teen STEAM: Life Hacks
Mon • Oct 3 • 4 p.m. Build and program life-hacking robots using the LEGO® Spike Prime system.
Canvas Painting for Teens
Thu • Oct 6 • 4 p.m. Make a Halloween painting.
Teen Robotics Club
Mon • Oct 17 • 4 p.m. Build and code your own robots.
Spooky Paper Circuits
TEENS, SCHOOL-AGE Mon • Oct 24 • 4 p.m. Create a spooky paper circuit in the STEAM Zone Robotics Learning Lab.
Candy Chromatography
Mon • Oct 31 • 4 p.m. What’s your favorite color of M&Ms or Skittles candy? Enjoy candy and experiment to learn about dyes.
STEAM Zone Robotics Learning Lab Major Funding Provided by:
Cummins Inc. • Elba L. & Gene Portteus Branigin Foundation Duke Energy Foundation • Pitney Bowes Foundation
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CLARK PLEASANT BRANCH All Ages CINTrak Model Train Display
JOIN US FOR A
Sat • Aug 20 • All Day Drop by to see a model railroad display presented by the CINTrak Model Railroad Club.
Cultural Fair: Meet Your International Neighbors
Sat • Sep 10 • 1 – 4 p.m. Transport yourself around the world and meet your international next-door neighbors. Grab a passport, visit booths, sample cuisine, enjoy crafts and music.
Flu Shot Clinic
Fri • Sep 30 • 3 – 6 p.m. Get your flu shot at JCPL in association with Franciscan Health. Most insurance is accepted. $15 without insurance.
Make a splash in celebration of Explore Summer 2022!
Sun • Aug 7 • 6 – 8 p.m. Franklin Family Aquatic Center Pick up a ticket at any JCPL Branch starting August 1. Supplies are limited.
Raptors of Indiana
Sat • Oct 1 • 2 p.m. Learn about the raptors of Indiana and observe live birds of prey with the Indiana Raptor Center.
Detecting Backyard Bats
Tue • Oct 4 • 7 p.m. West Park, New Whiteland 300 Mooreland Drive Brad Westrich, mammologist with the Indiana DNR, discusses bat echolocation and how to identify bats. A live demonstration follows.
Raptors of Indiana Presented by Indiana Raptor Center
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Learn About Birds of Prey: falcons, hawks & owls. See live birds.
Sat • Oct 1 • 2 p.m.
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Franklin Parks & Recreation
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CLARK PLEASANT BRANCH Adults
Adults
Crochet Towel Holders
Read & Bleed @ Your Library
Sew Together: Buttonholes and Napkin Rings
Trivia Night
Thu • Aug 4 • 6 p.m. Learn to make towel holders with crochet enthusiast Connie Henderson. Basic crochet skills required.
ADULTS, TEENS 16+ Wed • Aug 10 • 6 p.m. Learn to stabilize and stitch buttonholes while making simple napkin rings. Basic sewing machine skills required. Bring a sewing machine if you have one.
Staying Safe from Scams
Mon • Aug 15 • 10 a.m. Purdue Extension educators discuss how you can identify and prevent common technology scams.
Coffee and Coloring
Mon • Aug 22 • 10 a.m. Join adults for a relaxing start to the week. Coffee, tea and coloring supplies provided.
Puzzle Bingo
ADULTS, TEENS Sat • Aug 27 • 3 p.m. Play bingo and win puzzles! Everyone will receive at least one puzzle.
Beginner Level Robotics
Tue • Aug 30 • 6:30 p.m. Curious about robots? Join us in the STEAM Zone Robotics Learning Lab to build a robot with Raspberry Pi.
Food Budgeting & Meal Planning
ADULTS, TEENS Wed • Sep 7 • 6 p.m. Learn how to get the most nutritious food for your money with Purdue Extension of Johnson County.
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AGE 17+ Thu • Sep 8 • 9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Roll up your sleeve while you read. To schedule: 800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org. ADULTS, TEENS Wed • Sep 14 • 6 p.m. Bring your trivia team or get paired with a team at this monthly trivia night.
DIY Fall Earrings
Thu • Sep 15 • 10 a.m. Make earrings that will dazzle your friends and spice up your wardrobe.
Sew Together: Fabric Coasters
ADULTS, TEENS 16+ Sun • Sep 18 • 2 p.m. Dress up your living room with this sewing project. Basic sewing skills are required.
Board Game Night
Wed • Sep 21 • 6 p.m. Play board games with family and friends.
Recipes for Good Health
ADULTS, TEENS Sat • Sep 24 • 10 a.m. Learn how to cook simple and healthy recipes at this demonstration.
Coffee and Coloring
Mon • Sep 26 • 10 a.m. Join adults for a relaxing start to the week. Coffee, tea and coloring supplies provided.
Sewing Bingo
ADULTS, TEENS Tue • Sep 27 • 6 p.m. Play bingo and win sewing notions! Choose from patterns, patches, sewing kits, accessories and more. Everyone will receive at least one item.
CLARK PLEASANT BRANCH Adults
Adults
Intro to 3D Printing
Horror Movie Matinee
Naloxone Community Training
Coffee and Coloring
Tue • Sep 27 • 6:30 p.m. Have you wondered what 3D printing is all about? Join us to learn more and even request a print for yourself! ADULTS Tue • Oct 4 • 6 p.m. Layperson Naloxone (NARCAN) training teaches you to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and administer the reversal drug Naloxone to save a life.
Trivia Night at Clark Pleasant
ADULTS, TEENS Wed • Oct 5 • 6 p.m. Bring your trivia team or get paired with a team at this monthly trivia night.
Hot Chocolate and Horror
Tue • Oct 11 • 6 p.m. Learn about new horror novels and DVD releases while making a bookmark and drinking hot chocolate.
ADULTS, TEENS Sat • Oct 22 • 2 p.m. Watch the 1959 film “House on Haunted Hill” (NR). Enjoy popcorn and chills. Mon • Oct 24 • 10 a.m. Join adults for a relaxing start to the week. Coffee, tea and coloring supplies provided.
Horror Movie Night
ADULTS, TEENS Tue • Oct 25 • 6 p.m. Watch the 1962 film “Carnival of Souls” (PG). Enjoy popcorn and chills.
Recipes for Good Health
ADULTS, TEENS Sat • Oct 29 • 10 a.m. Learn how to cook simple and healthy recipes at this demonstration. Get in the Halloween Mood with These
The Sounds of the British Invasion
ADULTS, TEENS Sat • Oct 15 • 3 p.m. The Beatles’ success brought a flood of British rock and roll acts to America. Learn about the British-Invasion and hear some of the chart-topping hits.
Sew Together: Tote Bags
HORROR MOVIE MATINEE “House on Haunted Hill” (NR)
ADULTS, TEENS 16+ Tue • Oct 18 • 6 p.m. Make a tote bag that will be perfect for trick-or-treating this month! Basic sewing skills are required.
Sat • Oct 22 • 2 p.m. Clark Pleasant Branch
Board Game Night
HORROR MOVIE NIGHT “Carnival of Souls” (PG)
Wed • Oct 19 • 6 p.m. Bring family and friends to this night of board game play.
Popcorn Provided
Tue • Oct 25 • 6 p.m. Clark Pleasant Branch Popcorn Provided
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FRANKLIN BRANCH Children Homeschool Huddle
SCHOOL-AGE Tue • Aug 9 • 2 p.m. Enjoy a story and activity as you get to know other homeschool families.
Full STEAM Ahead: 3D Printing & Amiibos SCHOOL-AGE Tue • Aug 9 • 4:30 p.m. Explore science and technology with hands-on experiments and crafts.
Crafternoon
SCHOOL-AGE Back to School Crafts Wed • Aug 10 • 4:30 p.m. Make back-to-school crafts. Decorate a pencil or pen, make your own bookmark and more! Suncatchers Wed • Aug 24 • 4:30 p.m. Transform your windows with beautiful suncatchers.
Sticker Mania
PRESCHOOOL, SCHOOL-AGE Wed • Aug 17 • 4:30 p.m. We’ll create and use stickers to make a fun notebook.
Hop and Bop
BABIES & TODDLERS, PRESCHOOLERS Fri • Aug 19 • 10 a.m. Experiment with movement and rhythm in this high-energy program.
Tot Art
Children Improv Play Acting
AGE 8-12 Thu • Sep 1 • 4:30 p.m. Thu • Sep 8 • 4:30 p.m. Thu • Sep 15 • 4:30 p.m. Thu • Sep 29 • 4:30 p.m. Act out with us! Have fun improvising scenes and learning acting games.
Full STEAM Ahead: Making Butter
SCHOOL-AGE Tue • Sep 6 • 4:30 p.m. Explore science and technology with hands-on experiments and crafts.
Baby and Me Playdate
BABIES & TODDLERS Fri • Sep 9 • 10 a.m. We’ll read a book and have guided free-play with toys and activities.
Homeschool Huddle
SCHOOL-AGE Tue • Sep 13 • 2 p.m. Enjoy a story and activity as you get to know other homeschool families.
Crafternoon
SCHOOL-AGE Leaf Rubbing and Printing Wed • Sep 14 • 4:30 p.m. Use trees around the library to make beautiful rubbings and prints. Paper Airplanes Wed • Sep 28 • 4:30 p.m. Create and test-fly paper airplanes.
BABIES & TODDLERS, PRESCHOOLERS Fri • Aug 26 • 10 a.m. Create tot-friendly art projects. Stay after the craft for socialization and a short playtime. Dress for a mess.
Little Scientists
Bookworm Theater
Hop and Bop
FAMILIES Wed • Aug 31 • 4:30 p.m. Watch books come to life as the characters are acted out. 14
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PRESCHOOLERS Fri • Sep 16 • 10 a.m. Discover scientific wonders through books, experiments and interactive learning. BABIES & TODDLERS, PRESCHOOLERS Fri • Sep 23 • 10 a.m. Experiment with movement and rhythm in this high-energy program.
FRANKLIN BRANCH Children Tot Art
BABIES & TODDLERS, PRESCHOOLERS Fri • Sep 30 • 10 a.m. Create tot-friendly art projects. Stay after the craft for socialization and a short playtime. Dress for a mess.
Crafternoon
SCHOOL-AGE Weaving Wed • Oct 5 • 4:30 p.m. Practice weaving techniques with paper, string and other materials. Duct Tape Wed • Oct 19 • 4:30 p.m. We’ll make some unexpected things out of duct tape!
Building Bridges: Empathy
Children Hop and Bop
BABIES & TODDLERS, PRESCHOOLERS Fri • Oct 14 • 10 a.m. Experiment with movement and rhythm at this high-energy program.
Full STEAM Ahead: CSI: Solve the Crime
SCHOOL-AGE Tue • Oct 18 • 4:30 p.m. Explore the world of forensic science with hands-on experiments and crafts.
Little Scientists
PRESCHOOLERS Fri • Oct 21 • 10 a.m. Discover scientific wonders through books, experiments and interactive learning.
NaNoWriMo: Young Writers
FAMILIES Fri • Oct 5 • 6:30 p.m. Learn strategies to start conversations about our diverse world, even with younger children. Join us for snacks in a welcoming space to practice empathy and understanding.
SCHOOL-AGE Tue • Oct 25 • 4:30 p.m. Learn about NaNoWriMo, National Novel Writing Month. We’ll talk about the parts of a story, develop plots and characters and write.
Improv Play Acting
FAMILIES Wed • Oct 26 • 6:30 p.m. Recycle a paperback book to create a pumpkin centerpiece.
AGE 8-12 Thu • Oct 6 • 4:30 p.m. Thu • Oct 13 • 4:30 p.m. Thu • Oct 20 • 4:30 p.m. Thu • Oct 27 • 4:30 p.m. Act out with us! Have fun improvising scenes and learning acting games.
Baby and Me Playdate
BABIES & TODDLERS Fri • Oct 7 • 10 a.m. We’ll read a book and have guided free-play with toys and activities.
Homeschool Huddle
SCHOOL-AGE Tue • Oct 11 • 2 p.m. Enjoy a story and activity as you get to know other homeschool families.
Paperback Pumpkins
Tot Art
BABIES & TODDLERS, PRESCHOOLERS Fri • Oct 28 • 10 a.m. Create tot-friendly art projects. Stay after the craft for socialization and a short playtime. Dress for a mess.
Pumpkin Trail at the Franklin Urban Forest FAMILIES Fri • Oct 28 • 6 – 7 p.m. • Urban Forest Meet us at the Franklin StoryWalk. Wear your costume and bring a flashlight to trick-or-treat along the trail.
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FRANKLIN BRANCH Teens Teen Game Night: Tee K.O.
Tue • Aug 30 • 6 p.m. This online game combines Pictionary and clever captioning with hilarious results!
Project Prom: Homecoming Pop-Up Shop
Sat • Sep 10 • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. 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.
Teen Cooking: Halloween Treats
Thu • Oct 27 • 6 p.m. Make pumpkin spice puppy chow and “dirt” pudding.
JCPL Fall StoryWalks Country Gate Park New Whiteland “Yellow Time” by Lauren Stringer Urban Forest Franklin “One Family” by George Shannon Kelsey Anne Devine Trafalgar Branch “In the Middle of Fall” by Kevin Henkes Independence Park Greenwood “The Leaf Thief” by Alice Hemming Windisch Park Bargersville “Leif and the Fall” by Allison Sweet Grant 18
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Voices from the Past Storyteller Series: Dale Family Log Cabin Carol and Mike Dale tell the story of restoring a log cabin discovered when they decided to rehab a home in Franklin.
Sat · Sep 17 · 1:30 p.m. at Johnson County Museum of History
FRANKLIN BRANCH All Ages 3D Print Drop-In
Thu • Aug 11 • 4:30 – 6 p.m. Drop in to watch a surprise print in our 3D printer. Take home a 3D-printed keychain that holds a programmable NFC chip.
Chess Club
Thu • Aug 18 • 4:30 p.m. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, come and test yourself against others in a friendly atmosphere.
Chess Club
Thu • Sep 8 • 4:30 p.m. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, come and test yourself against others in a friendly atmosphere.
Voices from the Past Storyteller Series: Dale Family Log Cabin
Sat • Sep 17 • 1:30 p.m. Carol and Mike Dale discuss restoring a log cabin discovered in Franklin. This program is presented at Johnson County Museum of History.
Flu Shot Clinic
Tue • Sep 20 • 3 – 6 p.m. Get your flu shot at JCPL in association with Franciscan Health. Most insurance is accepted. $15 without insurance.
All Ages Be Red Cross Ready: Emergency Preparedness
Wed • Sep 21 • 6:30 p.m. Tue • Sep 27 • 2 p.m. Join Patricia Colon of the American Red Cross to be prepared for disasters and other emergencies.
Cultural Exchange
Thu • Sep 22 • 6:30 p.m. Discover a new culture every month by meeting a local international exchange student. Learn about their traditions, food, clothing and more.
Guess That Disney Song Challenge
Wed • Oct 12 • 6 p.m. Can you guess the Disney song after 1 second or 5 seconds? Compete against other Disney fans.
Chess Club
Thu • Oct 13 • 4:30 p.m. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, come and test yourself against others in a friendly atmosphere.
Cultural Exchange
Thu • Oct 20 • 6:30 p.m. Discover a new culture every month by meeting a local international exchange student. Learn about their traditions, food, clothing and more.
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QPR Gatekeeper Training
Read & Bleed @ Your Library
Paint Your Pet
Digital Photo Organization
Basic Car Maintenance
Game Night for Grown-Ups: Word Games
ADULTS, TEENS Thu • Aug 4 • 6:30 p.m. If a friend or family member is showing signs of suicide, do you know what to do or say? Join us for QPR Gatekeeper training. Mon • Aug 8 • 11 a.m. Paint a picture of your pet! Drop off your photo a week before the program and we’ll prepare a paint-by-number canvas for you. ADULTS, TEENS Tue • Aug 9 • 10:30 a.m. Wed • Aug 10 • 6:30 p.m. Jiffy Lube team members present helpful tips for basic car maintenance, vehicle safety and emergencies.
Dementia 101
Age 17+ Wed • Sep 7 • 2 – 6 p.m. Roll up your sleeve while you read. To schedule: 800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org. ADULTS, TEENS Wed • Sep 14 • 6:30 p.m. Learn the “ABC” and “3, 2, 1” of digital photo saving and organization. Thu • Sep 15 • 6 p.m. Play tabletop games with other adults.
Black Cat Cross-stitch
ADULTS, TEENS Tue • Oct 4 • 4 p.m. • Library Services Center Enjoy a relaxing hour of cross-stitching. All supplies will be provided.
Mon • Aug 15 • 11 a.m. Learn about the differences between dementia and Alzheimer’s from Ashley Handy, Community Relations Coordinator at A Senior Retreat.
Thu • Oct 6 • 6 p.m. Play tabletop games with other adults.
Naloxone Community Training
Building Bridges: Coming Out
Game Night for Grown-Ups: Resource Management Games
ADULTS Fri • Aug 19 • 3 p.m. Layperson Naloxone (NARCAN) training teaches you to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and administer the reversal drug Naloxone to save a life.
ADULTS, TEENS Tue • Oct 11 • 6:30 p.m. October is LGBTQ+ history month. Hear experiences of coming out and living openly gay on National Coming Out Day.
Butterfly Cross-stitch
Tue • Oct 25 • 10:30 a.m. Recycle a paperback book to create a pumpkin centerpiece.
ADULTS, TEENS Tue • Sep 6 • 4 p.m. • LSC Enjoy a relaxing hour of cross-stitching. All supplies will be provided.
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Haunted Indiana: Whispers Estate House ADULTS, TEENS Tue • Oct 25 • 6 p.m. Rich Ballard, owner of Whispers Estate, describes paranormal activity at this house in Mitchell, Indiana.
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MEET YOUR INTERNATIONAL NEIGHBORS
Cultural Fair
Sat • Sep 10 • 1-4 p.m. Clark Pleasant Branch
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SAMPLE CUISINES MAKE CRAFTS ENJOY ENTERTAINMENT WIN PRIZES MEET PEOPLE FROM AROUND THE WORLD
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TRAFALGAR BRANCH Children Homeschool Huddle
SCHOOL-AGE Thu • Aug 4 • 10 a.m. Calling all homeschoolers! Enjoy a story and activity as you get to know other homeschool families.
Nail Art
PRESCHOOLERS, SCHOOL-AGE Tue • Aug 9 • 4:30 p.m Do you enjoy painting nails or want to learn how? Use nail polish, glitter and more to bring the sparkle. Dress for a mess.
Rock Painting
PRESCHOOLERS, SCHOOL-AGE Tue • Aug 16 • 4:30 p.m Paint rocks for your garden or friends. Dress for a mess.
Dog Days of Summer
PRESCHOOLERS, SCHOOL-AGE Wed • Aug 31 • 4 p.m. The dog days of summer are long and hot. Cool off at the library with dog-themed games and crafts.
Homeschool Huddle
SCHOOL-AGE Thu • Sep 1 • 10 a.m. Calling all homeschoolers! Enjoy a story and activity as you get to know other homeschool families.
Crafternoon
SCHOOL-AGE Watercolor Resist Thu • Sep 8 • 4:30 p.m Try watercolor resist painting techniques with tape, crayons, glue, etc.
Full STEAM Ahead: Making Butter
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Children Board Game Night
FAMILIES Mon • Sep 19 • 6 p.m. Bring family and friends to this night of board game play.
Little Scientists
PRESCHOOLERS Wed • Sep 21 • 3 p.m. Discover scientific wonders through books, experiments and interactive learning.
Sticker Mania
PRESCHOOLERS, SCHOOL-AGE Mon • Sep 26 • 4:30 p.m We’ll create and use stickers to make a fun notebook.
Homeschool Huddle
SCHOOL-AGE Thu • Oct 6 • 10 a.m. Calling all homeschoolers! Enjoy a story and activity as you get to know other homeschool families.
Crafty Kids
SCHOOL-AGE Mon • Oct 10 • 3 p.m. Calling all kid artists! Create a toy dog you can take for a walk!
Spooky Crafts
SCHOOL-AGE Wed • Oct 12 • 4 p.m. Spooky season means creating crafts to make you shiver!
Little Scientists
PRESCHOOLERS Wed • Oct 19 • 3 p.m. Discover scientific wonders through books, experiments and interactive learning. Programs May Require Registration PageAfterPage.org/events
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Button Factory
Movies @ the Park
Native Voices: Meet a Member of the Miami Nation of Indians
Flu Shot Clinic
Wed • Aug 24 • 4 p.m. Make buttons using your photo or choose from our options.
TEENS, SCHOOL-AGE Wed • Sep 28 • 4 p.m. Shane Fox, a Miami Nation member, tells of life as a native person living in Indiana. Enjoy a drumming demonstration and participate in this Miami Nation tradition.
DIY Crowns
Mon • Oct 17 • 6 p.m. Use artificial flowers, zip ties, paint and other accessories to make beautiful crowns for costumes or every day.
Sat • Aug 13 • 8:30 p.m. Johnson County Park, Nineveh Bring a blanket or lawn chair and watch “Jumanji” (1995) (PG) under the stars. Tue • Sep 27 • 3 – 6 p.m. In association with Franciscan Health, get your flu shot at JCPL. Most insurance is accepted. $15 without insurance.
Beginning Origami
Tue • Oct 4 • 4:30 p.m. Learn to fold a variety of paper figures.
Backyard Snakes
Thu • Oct 6 • 6 p.m. Learn about the snakes you might see in your backyard while meeting some friendly snakes that call Indiana home.
Cultural Exchange
Tue • Oct 11 • 6 p.m. Discover a new culture by meeting an international exchange student. Learn about traditions, food, clothing and more.
Halloween Party
Thu • Oct 27 • 4:30 p.m. Wear your costume for games, crafts and trick-or-treating on the prairie.
Check out iVox, a children’s book app for ages 4-8. Part e-book, part e-audiobook and part virtual pop-up, children can follow along with the story while interacting with 3D characters and scenes. PageAfterPage.org/ivox
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TRAFALGAR BRANCH Adults What is a Curator?
Tue • Aug 2 • 6 p.m. Emily Spuhler, Curator of the Johnson County Museum of History, presents and answers questions.
DIY T-Shirt Scarf
Wed • Aug 10 • 10 a.m. Create a scarf from recycled t-shirts.
Staying Safe from Scams
Thu • Aug 18 • 6 p.m. Purdue Extension educators discuss how you can identify and prevent common technology scams.
Learn about Indiana Grown
ADULTS, TEENS Thu • Aug 25 • 6 p.m. This statewide initiative connects consumers to Indiana-based agricultural farmers. Co-sponsored by Trafalgar Country Gardeners.
Building Bridges
ADULTS, TEENS Thu • Sep 1 • 6 p.m. Broaden your worldview with stories that confront bias and explore cultures. We’ll discuss “The Crossing: My Journey to the Shattered Heart of Syria” by Samar Yazbek.
Sew Your Own Scrunchie
ADULTS, TEENS Tue • Sep 6 • 6 p.m. Everyone’s favorite hair accessory from the 80s and 90s is making a major comeback. Learn how to make a scrunchie.
Watercolor Paint Your Pet
ADULTS, TEENS Wed • Sep 14 • 10 a.m. Paint a picture of your pet! Drop off your photo a week before the program and we’ll prepare a paint-by-number canvas for you.
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Adults Estate Planning
Mon • Sep 19 • 6:30 p.m. Learn about the importance of a well-executed estate plan and how it can ensure your financial strategy remains aligned with your goals.
Read & Bleed @ Your Library
AGE 17+ Thu • Sep 22 • Noon – 4 p.m. Roll up your sleeve while you read. To schedule: 800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org.
Coffee and Coloring
Wed • Oct 12 • 10 a.m. Join us for a morning of coffee, coloring and conversation.
DIY Marbled Pumpkin
Thu • Oct 20 • 6 p.m. Decorate a pumpkin with nail polish and celebrate the season.
Puzzle Swap
Tue • Oct 25 • 6 – 7 p.m. Bring puzzles to donate or pick up a new-to-you jigsaw puzzle at this drop-in program.
Building Bridges
Explore another culture by discussing “The Crossing: My Journey to the Shattered Heart of Syria” by Samar Yazbek Thu • Sep 1 • 6 p.m. Trafalgar Branch
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Popcorn Provided
Sat • Sep 24 • 7:30 p.m. Independence Park
2100 S. Morgantown Rd., Greenwood
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Halloween Programs Halloween Garland DIY
ADULTS, TEENS Mon • Oct 3 • 6 p.m. • WRB Create a Halloween-themed garland.
Spooky Crafts
SCHOOL-AGE Wed • Oct 12 • 4 p.m. • TRB Create crafts that make you shiver!
Cooked Up Fun
SCHOOL-AGE Wed • Oct 12 • 4 p.m. • WRB Get in the spirit for All Hallow’s Eve by making gross and ghoulish food.
Spooky Canvas Painting
SCHOOL-AGE Tue • Oct 18 • 4 p.m. • CPB Paint a spooky picture for Halloween
Horror Movie Matinee: “House on Haunted Hill” (NR)
Kids Cooking: Halloween Treats
SCHOOL-AGE Wed • Oct 26 • 4 p.m. • CPB Make spooky popcorn hands and Oreo spiders.
Halloween Party
ALL AGES Thu • Oct 27 • 4:30 p.m. • TRB Wear your costume while enjoying games, crafts and trick-or-treating on the prairie
Teen Cooking: Halloween Treats
Thu • Oct 27 • 6 p.m. • FRB Make pumpkin spice puppy chow and “dirt” pudding.
Crafty Kids
SCHOOL-AGE Wed • Aug 31 • 4:30 p.m. • TRB Make Halloween decorations.
ADULTS, TEENS Sat • Oct 22 • 2 p.m. • CPB
Spooky Paper Circuits
TEENS, SCHOOL-AGE Mon • Oct 24 • 4 p.m. • CPB Create a spooky paper circuit in the STEAM Zone Robotics Learning Lab.
Horror Movie Night: “Carnival of Souls” (PG) ADULTS, TEENS Tue • Oct 25 • 6 p.m. • CPB
Haunted Indiana: Whispers Estate House
ADULTS, TEENS Tue • Oct 25 • 6 p.m. • FRB Hear stories of paranormal activity in this Mitchell, Indiana house.
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Wear Your Costumes and Trick-or-Treat at JCPL StoryWalks! Carni-Fall at Independence Park StoryWalk
FAMILIES Sat • Oct 22 • 4 – 6 p.m. 2100 S. Morgantown Rd., Greenwood
Pumpkin Trail at Urban Forest
FAMILIES Fri • Oct 28 • 6 – 7 p.m. • Franklin Meet us at the StoryWalk and bring a flashlight.
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WHITE RIVER BRANCH Children Sticker Mania
PRESCHOOLERS, SCHOOL-AGE Mon • Aug 8 • 4:30 p.m. We’ll create and use stickers to make a fun notebook.
Little Scientists
PRESCHOOLERS Wed • Aug 10 • 10:30 a.m. Discover scientific wonders through books, experiments and interactive learning.
Cooked Up Fun
SCHOOL-AGE Wed • Aug 10 • 4 p.m. Beat the August heat and make ice cream.
Tot Art
BABIES & TODDLERS, PRESCHOOLERS Fri • Aug 12 • 10:30 a.m. Create tot-friendly art projects. Stay after the craft for socialization and a short playtime. Dress for a mess.
Poetry Teatime
FAMILIES Wed • Aug 17 • 10 a.m. Drink tea (or another beverage) with a treat while taking turns reading poetry aloud.
Building Bridges for Kids: Diversity & Disability
FAMILIES Wed • Aug 24 • 6 p.m. Broaden your worldview with stories that confront bias and explore cultures. We’ll discuss diversity and disability with picture books as conversation starters.
Crafty Kids
SCHOOL-AGE Wed • Aug 31 • 4:30 p.m. Make Halloween decorations.
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Children Tot Art
BABIES & TODDLERS, PRESCHOOLERS Fri • Sep 9 • 10:30 a.m. Create tot-friendly art projects. Stay after the craft for socialization and a short playtime. Dress for a mess.
Little Scientists
PRESCHOOLERS Wed • Sep 14 • 10:30 a.m. Discover scientific wonders through books, experiments and interactive learning.
Cooked Up Fun
SCHOOL-AGE Wed • Sep 14 • 4 p.m. Enjoy apple season and make caramel apples.
Sticker Mania
PRESCHOOLERS, SCHOOL-AGE Mon • Sep 19 • 4:30 p.m. We’ll create and use stickers to make a fun notebook.
Poetry Teatime
FAMILIES Wed • Sep 21 • 10 a.m. Drink tea (or another beverage) with a treat while taking turns reading poetry aloud.
Crafty Kids
SCHOOL-AGE Wed • Sep 28 • 4:30 p.m. Make a flying toy bird.
Sticker Mania
PRESCHOOLERS, SCHOOL-AGE Mon • Oct 10 • 4:30 p.m. We’ll create and use stickers to make a fun notebook.
Little Scientists
PRESCHOOLERS Wed • Oct 12 • 10:30 a.m. Discover scientific wonders through books, experiments and interactive learning.
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Cooked Up Fun
SCHOOL-AGE Wed • Oct 12 • 4 p.m. Get in the spirit for All Hallow’s Eve by making gross and ghoulish food.
Tot Art
BABIES & TODDLERS, PRESCHOOLERS Fri • Oct 14 • 10:30 a.m. Create tot-friendly art projects. Stay after the craft for socialization and a short playtime. Dress for a mess.
Poetry Teatime
FAMILIES Wed • Oct 19 • 10 a.m. Drink tea (or another beverage) with a treat while taking turns reading poetry aloud.
Tie-Dye
Thu • Aug 18 • 6 p.m. Bring your own light-colored 100% cotton item to dye and we’ll have some fun.
Candy Sushi & Anime
Tue • Sep 27 • 6 p.m. Make sushi out of candy and watch anime!
Minecraft Unplugged
Fri • Oct 14 • 3 p.m. You’ve built structures in MINECRAFT, but can you build a structure with playing cards on a table? Compete to see who can build the coolest house of cards. Snacks provided.
Carni-Fall at Independence Park StoryWalk FAMILIES Sat • Oct 22 • 4 p.m. Dress up in costume, trick-or-treat around the StoryWalk and play carnival games in the shelter.
Crafty Kids
SCHOOL-AGE Wed • Oct 26 • 4:30 p.m. Make a walking dog toy craft.
Visit the Friends of JCPL Booktique located at the Clark Pleasant Branch Library and the Trafalgar Branch Library. All books and materials are for sale at $2. Cash, checks and credit/debit cards are accepted.
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Homecoming Need formal wear for homecoming? Sat • Sep. 10 • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Behind the Franklin Branch Library
All formal wear is free. No need to register, but DO tell a friend. The event is open to any teenager that needs formal wear for homecoming. Johnson County residency and a library card are not required.
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WHITE RIVER BRANCH All Ages Mini Photo Digitization Service
Fri • Aug 19 • 10 a.m. Do you have old family photos you need to digitize? We’ll scan five pictures for you.
Pencil Shading Practice 101
Tue • Sep 6 • 6 p.m. Create an abstract geometric design using tortillons to add depth.
Collage Art
Sat • Sep 24 • 1:30 p.m. Use magazine clippings, other prints and images to create art.
Adults Soothing Smoothie Afternoon
ADULTS, TEENS Wed • Aug 10 • 2 p.m. A calm afternoon of coloring and puzzles while enjoying a refreshing smoothie.
Organizing 101
ADULTS, TEENS Thu • Aug 11 • 6:30 p.m. Hopeful Simplicity helps you find the organizing style that works best for you.
Read & Bleed @ Your Library
Movies @ the Park
AGE 17+ Tue • Aug 16 • 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Roll up your sleeve while you read. To schedule: 800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org.
Flu Shot Clinic
ADULTS, TEENS Mon • Aug 22 • 6 p.m. Bring your own or learn our games.
Sat • Sep 24 • 7:30 p.m. Independence Park, Greenwood Bring a blanket or lawn chair and watch “Luca” (PG) under the stars. Thu • Oct 6 • 3 – 6 p.m. Get your flu shot at JCPL in association with Franciscan Health. Most insurance is accepted. $15 without insurance.
Boo Lights
Mon • Oct 17 • 2 p.m. Create cute and creepy Halloween decorations with ping pong balls and battery tea lights.
Learn How to Save a Life
NALOXONE COMMUNITY TRAINING Learn the signs of an opioid overdose and how to administer Naloxone to save a life. Fri • Aug 19 • 3 p.m. • FRB Sun • Sep 25 • 2 p.m. • WRB Tue • Oct 4 • 6 p.m. • CPB 30
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Board Game Mondays
Women’s Equality Bingo
ADULTS, TEENS Fri • Aug 26 • 10 a.m. Play iconic women-themed bingo to acknowledge Women’s Equality Day.
DNA & Genealogy Discussion Group
ADULTS, TEENS Sat • Sep 10 • 10 a.m. • via Zoom A discussion, led by Central Indiana DNA Interest Group (CIDIG), about using DNA testing in genealogy research.
Native Voices: Miami Nation, Past, Present & Future
Mon • Sep 12 • 5:30 p.m. Learn about Indiana’s Miami Nation of Indians tribe.
Upcycled Jar Leaf Lanterns
ADULTS, TEENS Thu • Sep 15 • 6:30 p.m. Make a fall centerpiece using upcycled containers, artificial leaves and tea lights.
WHITE RIVER BRANCH Adults Naloxone Community Training
ADULTS Sun • Sep 25 • 2 p.m. Layperson Naloxone (NARCAN) training teaches you to recognize the signs of an opioid overdose and administer the reversal drug Naloxone to save a life.
Board Game Mondays
ADULTS, TEENS Mon • Sep 26 • 6 p.m. Bring your own or learn our games.
Halloween Garland DIY
ADULTS, TEENS Mon • Oct 3 • 6 p.m. Create a Halloween-themed garland.
Java & Jeopardy!
Wed • Oct 5 • 10:30 a.m. Are you the next Ken Jennings? Enjoy coffee and a friendly trivia competition.
Paw-tober Fun
ADULTS, TEENS Thu • Oct 13 • 6:30 p.m Cuddle with Humane Society of Johnson County dogs Frank and Aggie and other pets.
Digging Up Your Family Roots
ADULTS, TEENS Wed • Oct 19 • 6:30 p.m. Linda Talley from the Genealogy Library of the Johnson County Museum of History shares family history research resources.
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Board Game Mondays
ADULTS, TEENS Mon • Oct 24 • 6 p.m. Bring your own or learn our games.
Read & Bleed @ Your Library
AGE 17+ Tue • Oct 25 • 9:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Roll up your sleeve while you read. To schedule: 800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org.
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$5 BAG SALE: All Day
Rain Date: Oct 8
sat • Oct 1 • 10 A.M. - 5 P.M. OUTDOORS AT THE FRANKLIN BRANCH
Special Collections Sale in the FRB Community Room