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Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB Community Room
Hear from local journalists in print and digital media about how media has changed, freedom of the press, and why local news matters at this panel discussion. A CommUnity Matters program.

Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Franklin Branch - FRB Community Room (Whole Room)
Want to take up a new artistic hobby, but not sure you want to commit yet? Try out our charcoal supplies this month in this freestyle exploration hour. Registration required.

Wed, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
White River Branch - WRB Community Room (Whole Room)
Calling Young Writers ages 10-15 to meet at the library for discussion, inspiration, writing prompts, and sharing their works in progress.

Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Branch - FRB Dan Mitchell Historical Room/Study Room
Come play D&D with Noah, the library Dungeon Master. All adult and high school adventurers are welcome, whether you’re an experienced player or someone who wants to learn. Registration required.

Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Franklin Branch - FRB Community Room (Whole Room)
Lean how to make a Halloween themed scrape painting. Registration required.

Fri, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB Community Room
Chat about the latest book you are reading and what you are streaming. Light refreshments provided. Registration required.

Sat, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
White River Branch - WRB Community Room (Whole Room)
Let's have a Mario Kart 8 tournament! Ages 12+. 1st and 2nd place win prizes. Snacks and drinks provided. Guests/parents welcome, but please register only if you're competing. Registration required.
This event is full

Sat, Oct 18, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB STEAM Zone
Come play D&D with Noah, the library Dungeon Master. All adult and high school adventurers are welcome, whether you’re an experienced player or someone who wants to learn. Registration required.

Mon, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB STEAM Zone
Discover facts about owls and bats while completing STEAM activities. Registration required.
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Mon, Oct 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB STEAM Zone
Discover facts about owls and bats while completing STEAM activities. Registration required.

Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB Community Room
Make fun and easy bowties! Basic sewing skills are required. For ages 16 and up. Registration required.
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Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Trafalgar Branch - TRB Activity Room
Play D&D with the library Dungeon Master, Noah. All adult and high school adventurers are welcome, whether you’re an experienced player or someone who wants to learn. Registration Required.

Wed, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Branch - FRB Community Room (Whole Room)
Make some unique earrings with everyday buttons! All supplies provided. Registration required.
This event is full

Thu, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Trafalgar Branch - TRB Community Room (Whole Room)
Put your STEAM skills to use and create a glowing polymer worm or a spooky self-portrait. Registration required.

Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Branch - FRB Dan Mitchell Historical Room/Study Room
Come play D&D with Noah, the library Dungeon Master. All adult and high school adventurers are welcome, whether you’re an experienced player or someone who wants to learn. Registration required.

Fri, Oct 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB Community Room
Gather to watch the PG-13 film Rent. Popcorn provided. Registration not required, but call 317-535-6206 for large group seating

Sat, Oct 25, 10:00am - 11:30am
Franklin Branch - FRB Community Room (Whole Room)
Learn the basics of loom beading while making a fun fidget cuff bracelet. Registration is required.

Sat, Oct 25, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB STEAM Zone
Come play D&D with Noah, the library Dungeon Master. All adult and high school adventurers are welcome, whether you’re an experienced player or someone who wants to learn. Registration required.

Mon, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB STEAM Zone
Design creepy houses or mechanimals using Hummingbird Bit Robotics Kits. Registration required.

Tue, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Services Center - LSC Program Room
Read "Cinder" and join us for a discussion as we prepare for Marissa Meyer's Authors at JCPL visit the following week.

Tue, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Trafalgar Branch - TRB Activity Room
Play D&D with the library Dungeon Master, Noah. All adult and high school adventurers are welcome, whether you’re an experienced player or someone who wants to learn. Registration Required.

Wed, Oct 29, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
White River Branch - WRB Community Room (Whole Room)
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 with the link sent upon request.

Wed, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
White River Branch - WRB Community Room (Whole Room)
Calling Young Writers ages 10-15 to meet at the library for discussion, inspiration, writing prompts, and sharing their works in progress.

Thu, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Trafalgar Branch - TRB Community Room (Whole Room)
A representative of Central Indiana Land Trust will discuss Betley Woods at Glacier’s End, a unique nature preserve in southwest Johnson County.

Thu, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Branch - FRB Dan Mitchell Historical Room/Study Room
Come play D&D with Noah, the library Dungeon Master. All adult and high school adventurers are welcome, whether you’re an experienced player or someone who wants to learn. Registration required.

Fri, Oct 31, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
White River Branch - WRB Community Room (Whole Room)
Are you brave enough to test your knowledge of classic horror films?! Come find out...

Sat, Nov 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
White River Branch - WRB Community Room (Whole Room)
Bullying isn’t just a school problem, it requires a life skill to handle it with confidence. Join Master Rose Myers as she uses playful examples to teach kids about bullies. Registration required.

Sat, Nov 01, 10:30am - 11:30am
Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB Community Room
Chat about the latest book you are reading and what you are streaming. Light refreshments provided. Registration required.

Sat, Nov 01, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
White River Branch - WRB Community Room (Whole Room)
Play the popular board game Catan at White River! Beginner and experienced players alike are welcome. We'll have 3 boards, so 12 players can come. Snacks and drinks provided.

Sat, Nov 01, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB STEAM Zone
Come play D&D with Noah, the library Dungeon Master. All adult and high school adventurers are welcome, whether you’re an experienced player or someone who wants to learn. Registration required.

Mon, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB STEAM Zone
Experiment with different ways to turn a jar into a glowing lantern. Registration required.

Mon, Nov 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB STEAM Zone
Experiment with different ways to turn a jar into a lantern. Registration required.

Tue, Nov 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB Community Room
Can a robot be your pet’s best buddy? Brainstorm how to build a smart robot that keeps pets company, plays with and trains them without humans. Registration required. Only ten spots available.

Tue, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Trafalgar Branch - TRB Activity Room
Come play D&D with Noah, the library Dungeon Master. All adult and high school adventurers are welcome, whether you’re an experienced player or someone who wants to learn. Registration required.

Wed, Nov 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Library Services Center - LSC Program Room
Enjoy a relaxing hour of cross-stitching. All supplies will be provided. Registration required. All skill levels are welcome.

Thu, Nov 06, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
White River Branch - WRB Community Room (Whole Room)
All fiber arts and skill levels welcome! Bring your own projects or use a basic kit provided by the Library. We'll be meeting twice a month. Registration is required.

Thu, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Trafalgar Branch
Collect native seeds on the library prairie. Take home any you'd like to use on your own property and donate the rest for Johnson Co. Soil & Water's "Little Native Seed Library Trail" seed packets.

Thu, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Franklin Branch - FRB Community Room (Whole Room)
Are you going to be ageing up into an adult, or are a new adult? Join us to learn information for beginning tax payers. Registration is required.

Thu, Nov 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Branch - FRB Dan Mitchell Historical Room/Study Room
Come play D&D with Noah, the library Dungeon Master. All adult and high school adventurers are welcome, whether you’re an experienced player or someone who wants to learn. Registration required.

Thu, Nov 06, 6:30pm - 7:45pm
White River Branch - WRB Community Room (Whole Room)
Calling Young Writers ages 12-16 to meet at the library for discussion, inspiration, writing prompts, and sharing their works in progress.
Registration opens Thursday, November 6 2025 at 6:30pm

Sat, Nov 08, 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB STEAM Zone
Come play D&D with Noah, the library Dungeon Master. All adult and high school adventurers are welcome, whether you’re an experienced player or someone who wants to learn. Registration required.

Sat, Nov 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB Community Room
Why buy new puzzles when you can trade used puzzles? Bring holiday themed puzzles (Christmas, Kwanzaa, Diwali, winter, etc) without any missing pieces to trade for ones that are new-to-you! Register.

Mon, Nov 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB STEAM Zone
Code Dobots to solve picture puzzles. Registration required.

Tue, Nov 11, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB Youth Program Room
Each month we will make a different craft using plastic canvas and yarn. All supplies provided. Registration required.
This event is full

Tue, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Trafalgar Branch - TRB Activity Room
Come play D&D with Noah, the library Dungeon Master. All adult and high school adventurers are welcome, whether you’re an experienced player or someone who wants to learn. Registration required.

Tue, Nov 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Branch - FRB Community Room (Whole Room)
Each month we will make a different craft using plastic canvas and yarn. All supplies provided.

Wed, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Franklin Branch - FRB Community Room (Whole Room)
Want to take up a new artistic hobby, but not sure you want to commit yet? Try out magazine collages this month in this freestyle exploration hour. Registration required.

Thu, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Trafalgar Branch - TRB Community Room (Whole Room)
Make a cup of tea or hot chocolate and color a cozy coloring page. All materials provided.

Thu, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Franklin Branch - FRB Dan Mitchell Historical Room/Study Room
Come play D&D with Noah, the library Dungeon Master. All adult and high school adventurers are welcome, whether you’re an experienced player or someone who wants to learn. Registration required.