Johnson County Public Library, March 2022 Library Guide

March 2022

JCPL

Johnson County Public Library

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March 19 & 20

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Read. Create. Discover.

Most Programs Require Registration Due to the changing COVID-19 situation be sure to confirm programs online or by contacting your branch before attending.

Find updates: PageAfterPage.org/events The CDC recommends that you wear a mask indoors in high transmission areas.

CHILDREN H-Club

Homeschoolers! Join us for H-Club to learn new things, hear stories, make crafts and play games.

THU | Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | 10 a.m. | School-Age | TRB

Green Screen Magic

Take pictures anywhere in the world or out of this world. Use a green screen to make your dream movie!

THU | Mar 3 | 4:30 p.m. | School-Age | WRB

Homeschool Huddle

Calling all homeschoolers! Enjoy a story and activity as you get to know other homeschool families.

FRI | Mar 4 | 10 a.m. | School-Age | FRB

Sticker Mania

Look through the library’s stickers or make some of your own, then create a sticker notebook.

TUE | Mar 8 | 4:30 p.m. | Preschoolers | School-Age | WRB

Kids Cooking

Collaborate with us on kid-friendly concoctions! We'll make a no-bake treat and taste the results.

TUE | Mar 8 | 4:30 p.m. | School-Age | CPB

STEAM Club: Train to Win

K-2 students, join us for fun science activities using the LEGO BricQ Motion Essential system.

TUE | Mar 8, 15, 22, 29 | 6 p.m. | School-Age | CPB

Preschool STEAM Park

Your preschooler will enjoy structured play with DUPLO bricks at this fun, educational program.

WED | Mar 9, 16, 23, 30 | 10 a.m. | Preschoolers | CPB

Crafternoon

Create a fidget toy.

WED | Mar 9 | 4:30 p.m. | School-Age | FRB Create beautiful marbled paper.

WED | Mar 23 | 4:30 p.m. | School-Age | FRB Paint a birdhouse for our feathered friends.

FRI | Mar 25 | 3:30 p.m. | Preschoolers | School-Age | CPB

Intro to 3D Printing

Have you wondered what 3D printing is all about? Join us to learn more and even request a print for yourself!

WED | Mar 9 | 4:30 p.m. | School-Age | TRB

Countries and Crafts: Tonga

This month you will learn about Tonga and make a craft. Craft kit available to registered patrons.

WED | Mar 9 | 6:30 p.m. | School-Age | CPB Zoom

Kids Sewing 101

Learn basic hand sewing to make a stuffed animal.

No experience necessary. All materials provided.

THU | Mar 10 | 6 p.m. | School-Age | CPB

Little Scientists

Discover the wonders of science through books, simple experiments and interactive learning.

FRI | Mar 11 | 10 a.m. | Preschoolers | FRB

Tot Art

Create tot-friendly art. Stick around after the craft for socialization and a short playtime. Dress for a mess.

FRI | Mar 11 | 10:30 a.m. | Babies & Toddlers | Preschoolers | WRB FRI | Mar 25 | 10 a.m. | Babies & Toddlers | Preschoolers | FRB

Preschool Edible Science

Step into the library kitchen and see what's on the menu!

FRI | Mar 11 | 11 a.m. | Preschoolers | CPB

Video Game Coding

Build a video game! Have fun working with Code Ninjas to learn to code and problem solve.

FRI | Mar 11 | 4 p.m. | School-Age | WRB

Saturday STEAM: Winning with Science

Students in grades 3-5, join us for fun science activities using the LEGO BricQ Motion system to build.

SAT | Mar 12, 26 | 10 a.m. | School-Age | CPB

Get Ready for Kindergarten!

Join us for activities, stories and crafts that will focus on your child's gross and fine motor skills.

WED | Mar 16 | 3 p.m. | Preschoolers | TRB

Book Stars: Christian Robinson

Learn about Christian Robinson, illustrator of "You Matter" and "Milo Imagines the World."

TUE | Mar 15 | 4:30 p.m. | School-Age | WRB

CPB=Clark Pleasant Branch | FRB=Franklin Branch | TRB=Trafalgar Branch | WRB=White River Branch | LSC=Library Services Center | ALC=Adult Learning Center

Do You Want To Build A Space Shuttle?

Learn about Katherine Johnson and read "Counting on Katherine." Then we will make our own space shuttle!

THU | Mar 17 | 4:30 p.m. | School-Age | TRB

SuperCrafters – LEGO

Create LEGO masterpieces themed around your favorite sci-fi, fantasy or fandom worlds.

THU | Mar 17 | 6:30 p.m. | School-Age | CPB

Hop and Bop

Explore music as we experiment with movement and rhythm in this high-energy program.

FRI | Mar 18 | 10 a.m. | Babies & Toddlers | Preschoolers | FRB

Meet the Neighbors

Learn about Chinese culture as we share a story, craft and taste a treat from China.

MON | Mar 28 | 4:30 p.m. | School-Age | WRB Zoom

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 Welcome Desk or call 317-535-6206 (CPB) or 317-738-2833 (FRB).

MON | Mar 21 | 6:30 p.m. | School-Age | CPB THU | Mar 24 | 6:30 p.m. | School-Age | FRB

Code a Mission to Space

Read the book "Hidden Figures" and learn to code our own mission to space!

TUE | Mar 22 | 4:30 p.m. | School-Age | TRB

Homeschool Hangout

Hang out with your homeschool friends in our new branch. Board games and snacks provided.

THU | Mar 24 | 2 p.m. | School-Age | CPB

Zumba Kids With Sheri

Learn a fun way to exercise with Sheri Lloyd.

MON | Mar 28 | 4:30 p.m. | School-Age | FRB

STEAM Power

Explore the world of science and technology by conducting hands-on experiments.

WED | Mar 30 | 4:30 p.m. | School-Age | FRB

Canvas Painting for Kids

Create a masterpiece with step-by-step instructions.

WED | Mar 30 | 6 p.m. | School-Age | CPB

FAMILIES & ALL AGES Bookworm Theater

Watch books come to life as the characters are acted out.

WED | Mar 2 | 4:30 p.m. | All Ages | FRB

Grand Opening and Community Celebration

Join us for a ribbon-cutting ceremony, refreshments and activities inside the new building.

SAT | Mar 5 | 10 a.m. | All Ages | CPB

Chalk Art on the Prairie

Drop in and help us decorate the prairie path with sidewalk chalk. Weather permitting.

SAT | Mar 12 | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | Families | TRB

History in a Trunk: The American Soldier, 1861 - 1865

Bill Hendricks presents "History in a Trunk" an interactive program about the life of Civil War soldiers.

MON | Mar 14 | 6:30 p.m. | Families | CPB

Pokémon Club

Celebrate the world of Pokémon during Pokémon GO spotlight hour with crafts, games and more!

TUE | Mar 15 | 6:30 p.m. | All Ages | CPB

Spring Crafts

Bring your creativity to the library to make crafts during spring break. All materials provided.

FRI | Mar 25 | 10 a.m. | Families | WRB

Building Bridges for Kids: Feminism

Learn about the history of women's rights, the women who championed the cause and how life has changed through equality.

MON | Mar 28 | 6 p.m. | Families | TRB

The Adult Learning Center is moving to the new new Clark Pleasant Branch To volunteer or register for classes, call 317-738-4677 PageAfterPage.org/ALC

Johnson County Public Library

Adult Learning Center

CPB=Clark Pleasant Branch | FRB=Franklin Branch | TRB=Trafalgar Branch | WRB=White River Branch | LSC=Library Services Center | ALC=Adult Learning Center

ADULTS Women of "Downton Abbey" Tea & Discussion

Join us at the fireplace, have English tea and discuss the role of women during that era.

WED | Mar 2 | 5:30 p.m. | Adults | Teens | TRB

Learn Triad Chords on Guitar

No prior music theory needed to attend.

TUE | Mar 8 | 6:30 p.m. | Adults | Teens | FRB Zoom

Shamrock Garland

Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia

Learn about the difference between Alzheimer's and dementia, stages, risk factors and more.

TUE | Mar 22 | 1 p.m. | Adults | FRB

Tomato Gardening

Learn how to plant tomato seeds, and apply supplemental heat and a light source.

TUE | Mar 22 | 6:30 p.m. | Adults | CPB

Sew Together: Sew Your Own Pillowcase

Get ready for St. Patrick’s Day by creating a shamrock garland for decoration. All supplies provided.

THU | Mar 10 | 6 p.m. | Adults | WRB

Dress up your bedroom with this easy sewing project.

Basic sewing skills required. Please bring a machine if you have one.

WED | Mar 23 | 6 p.m. | Adults | Teens 16+ | CPB

DIY Yarn Bird

Paint Your Pet

Spring may be a way off, but we can celebrate the warmth a little early by creating birds with yarn.

All supplies provided.

THU | Mar 10 | 6 p.m. | Adults | Teens | TRB

DNA & Genealogy Discussion Group

Join a discussion, led by a member of the Central Indiana DNA Interest Group (CIDIG), about using DNA testing in genealogy research.

SAT | Mar 12 | 10 a.m. | Adults | Teens | WRB Zoom

Read & Bleed @ Your Library

Roll up your sleeves while you read.

To schedule: 800-733-2767 or visit RedCrossBlood.org.

MON | Mar 14 | 12 – 4:00 p.m. | 17+ | TRB

Camper Cross-stitch

We will begin to cross-stitch a camper. Beginners and experienced stitchers welcome. All supplies provided.

MON | Mar 14 | 4 p.m. | Adults | Teens | FRB

Intro to 3D Printing

Have you wondered what 3D printing is all about?

Learn more and even request a print for yourself!

All supplies provided.

MON | Mar 14 | 6 p.m. | Adults | TRB

DIY: Bookish Treasure Chests

We'll use old books to create our own bookish treasure chests and then decorate them.

MON | Mar 14 | 6:30 p.m. | Adults | WRB

Couponing 101

We will prepare a paint-by-number canvas for you.

All materials provided.

THU | Mar 24 | 6 p.m. | Adults | TRB Email or drop off a picture of your pet by Mar. 18.

MON | Mar 28 | 11 a.m. | Adults | FRB Email or drop off a picture of your pet by Mar. 22.

THU | Mar 31 | 6:30 p.m. | Adults | FRB Email or drop off a picture of your pet by Mar. 25.

Coffee and Coloring

Coloring isn't just for kids! Coffee, tea and all coloring supplies are provided.

TUE | Mar 29 | 10 a.m. | Adults | CPB

Photo Collage Flower Pot

Celebrate spring. Bring photocopies of six of your family photos. All other supplies provided.

TUE | Mar 29 | 2 p.m. | Adults | Teens | WRB

Building Bridges: African Americans in WWII

Watch the 1997 documentary "African Americans in World War II: Legacy of Patriotism and Valor." Popcorn will be served and a discussion will follow.

WED | Mar 30 | 6 p.m. | Adults | Teens | CPB

More than Morels: Indiana's Wild Mushrooms

Naturalist David Mow will talk about the wide variety of our state's native mushrooms.

THU | Mar 31 | 6 p.m. | Adults | TRB

Learn how to maximize your money by couponing!

Utilize reward programs and discover apps.

WED | Mar 16 | 6 p.m. | Adults | CPB CPB=Clark Pleasant Branch | FRB=Franklin Branch | TRB=Trafalgar Branch | WRB=White River Branch | LSC=Library Services Center | ALC=Adult Learning Center

TEENS Improv Play Acting

BOOK DISCUSSIONS

Act out with us! Have fun improvising scenes and learning acting games.

TUE | Mar 1 | 4:30 p.m. | Teens | School-Age | FRB THU | Mar 10 | 4:30 p.m. | Teens | School-Age | FRB WED | Mar 16 | 4:30 p.m. | Teens | School-Age | FRB THU | Mar 24 | 4:30 p.m. | Teens | School-Age | FRB TUE | Mar 29 | 4:30 p.m. | Teens | School-Age | FRB

Franklin Page Turners

Virtual Teen Game Night: Jackbox

Books & Beans Book Club

Play Trivia Murder Party, Tee K.O., and Quiplash 2 and show off your trivia knowledge, drawing skills and creativity!

THU | Mar 10 | 6:30 p.m. | Teens | FRB Zoom

Teen STEAM: Invention Squad

Head to the STEAM Zone and build problem-solving robots using the LEGO SPIKE Prime system.

MON | Mar 14, 21, 28 | 4 p.m. | Teens | CPB

Pi Day for Teens

"In a Sunburned Country" by Bill Bryson MON | Mar 21 | 6:30 p.m. | Adults | FRB

Monday Night Book Group

"Somebody's Daughter" by Ashley C. Ford MON | Mar 21 | 6:30 p.m. | Adults | WRB Johnson County Public Library

Books & Beans "City of Girls" by Elizabeth Gilbert MON | Mar 28 | 9 a.m. | Adults | Benjamin's Coffeehouse, Franklin Book Club

Middle School Book Club

"Masterminds" by Gordon Korman MON | Mar 28 | 6:30 p.m. | Teens | WRB Zoom

Wednesday Afternoon Book Discussion "Giver of Stars" by Jojo Moyes WED | Mar 30 | 1:30 p.m. | Adults | WRB

Celebrate Pi Day with us as we snack on pie and create jewelry using Pi. All supplies provided.

MON | Mar 14 | 4 p.m. | Teens | WRB

Board Game Afternoon for Teens

Join us as we play games, eat snacks and hang out with friends. We will play Hogwarts Battle, Apples to Apples, Clue and others.

MON | Mar 21 | 4 p.m. | Teens | WRB

Intro to 3D Printing

Have you wondered what 3D printing is all about? Join us to learn more and even request a print for yourself!

MON | Mar 21 | 6 p.m. | Teens | TRB

Paint a Prom Photo Frame for Teens

Paint a fun and unique photo frame to memorialize your prom or dance photo. All supplies provided.

THU | Mar 24 | 4 p.m. | Teens, Grades 9-12 | CPB

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Pride and Prejudice Book Discussion

FRI | Mar 18 | 5:30 p.m.

Artcraft Theatre’s Greenroom 49 E. Madison St., Franklin

Teens & Adults Registration Required PageAfterPage.org/register Join JCPL Director Lisa Lintner for a book discussion of Jane Austen’s "Pride and Prejudice" in the greenroom at the Historic Artcraft Theatre before the showing of the 2005 film version of "Pride and Prejudice."

This program is in partnership with the Jane Austen Society of North America – Indiana Region and the Historic Artcraft Theatre’s Reel Women-Vintage Wine series.

CPB=Clark Pleasant Branch | FRB=Franklin Branch | TRB=Trafalgar Branch | WRB=White River Branch | LSC=Library Services Center | ALC=Adult Learning Center

Enjoy stories, crafts, songs and more!

Preschool Storytime

Toddler Storytime

TUE | Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 10 a.m. | FRB TUE | Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 10 a.m. | TRB WED | Mar 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | 10 a.m. | FRB THU | Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | 10 a.m. | TRB THU | Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | 10 a.m. | WRB TUE | Mar 8, 15, 22, 29 | 10 a.m. | CPB

TUE | Mar 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 | 10 a.m. | WRB THU | Mar 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | 10 a.m. | FRB MON | Mar 7, 14, 21, 28 | 10 a.m. | WRB THU | Mar 10, 17, 24, 31 | 10 a.m. | CPB

Family Storytime

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SAT | Mar 5 | 10 a.m. | WRB MON | Mar 28 | 6 p.m. | WRB MON | Mar 7, 14, 21, 28 | 6 p.m. | FRB SAT | Mar 19 | 10 a.m. | TRB

Check Out Our Evening & Weekend Storytimes

Johnson County Public Library CPB=Clark Pleasant Branch | FRB=Franklin Branch | TRB=Trafalgar Branch | WRB=White River Branch | LSC=Library Services Center | ALC=Adult Learning Center

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NEW CLARK PLEASANT BRANCH

Grand Opening

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& COMMUNITY CELEBRATION

SAT | MAR 5 | 10 A.M.-2 P.M.

Robotics Learning Lab STEAM Club: Train to Win

K-2 students, join us for fun science activities using the LEGO BricQ Motion Essential system.

TUE | Mar 8, 15, 22, 29 | 6 p.m. | School-Age | CPB

Preschool STEAM Park

Your preschooler will enjoy structured play with DUPLO bricks at this fun, educational program that introduces the building blocks of STEAM. WED | Mar 9, 16, 23, 30 | 10 a.m. | Preschoolers | CPB

Saturday STEAM: Winning with Science Students in grades 3-5, join us for fun science activities using the LEGO BricQ Motion system to build.

SAT | Mar 12, 26 | 10 a.m. | School-Age | CPB

Teen STEAM: Invention Squad

Teens, come to the STEAM Zone and build problemsolving robots using the LEGO SPIKE Prime system.

MON | Mar 14, 21, 28 | 4 p.m. | Teens | CPB

CPB=Clark Pleasant Branch | FRB=Franklin Branch | TRB=Trafalgar Branch | WRB=White River Branch | LSC=Library Services Center | ALC=Adult Learning Center

JCPL

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Going to prom but don't have formal wear?

Project Prom has you covered!

Choose from a selection of dresses, tuxes, shoes and accessories all at no charge.

Franklin Branch

SAT | Mar 19 | 10 a.m. -5 p.m.

SUN | Mar 20 | 1-4 p.m.

No appointments necessary, but DO tell a friend!

Securing the Vote: Women's Suffrage in Indiana Exhibit

Securing the Vote: Women’s Suffrage in Indiana explores how women across the state labored for suffrage through countless meetings, campaigns and other grassroots efforts.

Check out the exhibit all month long at the Franklin Branch.

Don't Miss Our Other Women's History Programs Women of "Downton Abbey" Tea & Discussion

Join us at the fireplace, have English tea and discuss the role of women during that era.

WED | Mar 2 | 5:30 p.m. | Adults | Teens | TRB

Do You Want To Build A Space Shuttle?

Learn about Katherine Johnson and read "Counting on Katherine." Then we will make our own space shuttle!

THU | Mar 17 | 4:30 p.m. | School-Age | TRB

Code a Mission to Space

Read the book "Hidden Figures" and learn to code our own mission to space!

TUE | Mar 22 | 4:30 p.m. | School-Age | TRB

Building Bridges for Kids: Feminism Learn about the history of women's rights, the women who championed the cause and how life has changed through equality.

MON | Mar 28 | 6 p.m. | Families | TRB

CPB=Clark Pleasant Branch | FRB=Franklin Branch | TRB=Trafalgar Branch | WRB=White River Branch | LSC=Library Services Center | ALC=Adult Learning Center