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Cross-Stitch for Everyone - Quilt Square

Tue, Nov 03, 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.

Cancelled

Teen Writers' Club

Wed, Nov 04, 6:30pm - 7:45pm

White River Branch

Calling teen writers to meet at the library for discussion, inspiration, writing prompts, and sharing their works in progress.

Mixed Reviews Book Club

Thu, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Franklin Branch - FRB Community Room (Whole Room)

Did you read a book you hated? Got a great book from Lit Loot? Come rant and rave over your current reads with other teens. Snacks will be provided. Registration required.

Cancelled

Tetris Tournament for Teens

Sat, Nov 07, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

White River Branch

Let's have a Tetris tourney! Ages 11-19. 1st and 2nd place win prizes. We will play Puyo Puyo Tetris 2 on Switch 2. Snacks/drinks provided. Register only if you're competing. Registration required.

Dungeons & Dragons

Sat, Nov 07, 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.

This event is full

Nerd Night

Tue, Nov 10, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Trafalgar Branch - TRB Community Room (Whole Room)

Come to the library for an evening of games, movies and pizza. For ages 13 to 18 only.

Military Reads: Patton's Prayer

Tue, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Franklin Branch - FRB Community Room (Whole Room)

Are you a reader of military non-fiction and the occasional military fiction book? If so, your orders are to attend the discussion for Patton's Prayer by Alex Kershaw.

Teen STEAM - Two Handle Drum

Wed, Nov 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB STEAM Zone

Build a two-handle drum with cardboard, chopsticks, servos, and LED lights using the Hummingbird Kit while exploring STEM, coding, and creativity! Registration required.

Hoopla Fantasy Book Club - "Minor Mage" by T. Kingfisher

Thu, Nov 12, 12:00pm - 1:30pm

White River Branch - WRB Community Room (Whole Room)

Are you a fantasy fan looking to discuss your favorite books with others? Check out this month's book on Hoopla and join us for a lively discussion!

Fiber Arts and Fairy Tales

Thu, Nov 12, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

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.

Get Your Game On - Acquire

Sat, Nov 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

White River Branch - WRB Community Room (Whole Room)

Become a real estate mogul with Acquire! No experience necessary. We'll have 1 board, so 6 players can come. Snacks and drinks provided. Registration required.

Dungeons & Dragons

Sat, Nov 14, 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.

This event is full

Teen STEAM - Escape Room

Mon, Nov 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB STEAM Zone

Teens will work together to solve puzzles, crack codes, find clues, and complete challenges to “escape” before time runs out while building teamwork and problem-solving skills. Registration required.

Painted Picture Frame

Tue, Nov 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Franklin Branch - FRB Community Room (Whole Room)

Come paint your own picture frame. Registration is required.

Fermentation - Learn How to Make Kimchi and Sauerkraut

Tue, Nov 17, 5:30pm - 6:00pm

White River Branch - WRB Community Room (Whole Room)

Staff member Daniel Franco will demonstrate how to use fermentation to make delicious kimchi and sauerkraut. For adults and teens only.

Hooked on Books - "There There" by Tommy Orange

Wed, Nov 18, 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.

Teen Writers' Club

Wed, Nov 18, 6:30pm - 7:45pm

White River Branch - WRB Community Room (Whole Room)

Calling teen writers to meet at the library for discussion, inspiration, writing prompts, and sharing their works in progress.

Authors at JCPL - Chloe Gong

Wed, Nov 18, 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Outside the Library

JCPL welcomes #1 New York Times bestselling author Chloe Gong to Authors at JCPL!

Weaving Workshop: Make a Gift

Thu, Nov 19, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

White River Branch - WRB Community Room (Whole Room)

Come learn to weave a holiday gift for your loved ones with Patricia Fulton! All materials provided. Registration is required.

This event is full

Wildflower Seed Collecting on the Prairie

Thu, Nov 19, 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.

TeenTastic Book Prom - Masquerade

Fri, Nov 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Clark Pleasant Branch - Adult Learning Center,CPB Community Room,CPB Lobby,CPB STEAM Zone,CPB Study Room 1,CPB Study Room 2,CPB Study Room 3,CPB Youth Program Room

Celebrate your favorite reads at our book themed ball! Play games, craft your own masquerade mask, snack on pizza, dance, sing karaoke. Formal wear encouraged but not required.

All Abilities Get Your Game On

Sat, Nov 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

White River Branch - WRB Community Room (Whole Room)

Adults & teens with intellectual/developmental disabilities and their caregivers are invited to register for a monthly game night! Use one of ours or bring your own. Only caregivers need register.

Dungeons & Dragons

Sat, Nov 21, 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.

This event is full

Fiber Arts and Fairy Tales

Fri, Nov 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

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.

Dungeons & Dragons

Sat, Nov 28, 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.

This event is full

Cross-Stitch for Everyone - Holly

Tue, Dec 01, 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.

This event is full

Wintertime Bottle Cap Art

Tue, Dec 01, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

White River Branch - WRB Community Room (Whole Room)

Winter is here, so let's create wintertime artwork with bottle caps! All materials provided. Adults and teens only. Registration required.

This event is full

Teen Coding - Ozobot Color and Block Coding

Wed, Dec 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB STEAM Zone

Create colorful paths and challenges for Ozobot while exploring coding, creativity, and problem-solving through fun, hands-on activities. Registration required.

Period Party - A Menstruation Celebration

Wed, Dec 02, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB Community Room

Join us for a health literacy program for ages 8-17. We'll explore what it is and how to prepare so it isn't scary. Make an emergency period pouch to take home. Registration required.

Teen Writers' Club

Wed, Dec 02, 6:30pm - 7:45pm

White River Branch - WRB Children's Department

Calling teen writers to meet at the library for discussion, inspiration, writing prompts, and sharing their works in progress.

Mixed Reviews Book Club

Thu, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Franklin Branch - FRB Community Room (Whole Room)

Did you read a book you hated? Got a great book from Lit Loot? Come rant and rave over your current reads with other teens. Snacks will be provided. Registration required.

Create Your Own Holiday Villiage

Thu, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

White River Branch - WRB Community Room (Whole Room)

Assemble and decorate your own paper holiday village. All supplies and instruction provided. Registration required.

Registration opens Thursday, November 19 2026 at 9:00am

Festive Holiday Puzzle Bingo

Thu, Dec 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Trafalgar Branch - TRB Community Room (Whole Room)

Play Bingo to win holiday-themed puzzles. Everyone will receive at least one puzzle. All supplies provided.

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