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Sat, Apr 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Trafalgar Branch
Play Bingo to win puzzles. Everyone will receive at least one puzzle. All supplies provided.

Sat, Apr 11, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
White River Branch - WRB Community Room (Whole Room)
Pull off the perfect heist in this popular board game! Beginner and experienced players alike are welcome. We'll have 1 board, so 4 players can come. Snacks and drinks provided.

Mon, Apr 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB STEAM Zone
Experience an introduction to coding drones. Registration required.
This event is full

Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Franklin Branch - FRB Community Room (Whole Room)
Bill Hendricks, History in a Trunk, discusses the uniforms worn by the American and British , and will explain the weapons and accoutrements carried by each. Tactics covered. Registration required.

Tue, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
White River Branch - WRB Community Room (Whole Room)
Join Master Gardener Shaylee Bradley as she talks about garden prep for warmer weather. Registration is required.

Tue, Apr 14, 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.

Thu, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Franklin Branch - FRB Community Room (Whole Room)
Take a walk through the park with the library and use playdough to make cool stamps from interesting textures we find. Registration is required.

Thu, Apr 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, Apr 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
White River Branch - WRB Community Room (Whole Room)
Come learn a new craft with local artist Patricia Fulton! All supplies provided. Registration is required.
This event is full

Sat, Apr 18, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
White River Branch - WRB Community Room (Whole Room)
Let's have a Mario Kart World tournament! Ages 12+. 1st/2nd place win prizes. Snacks and drinks provided. Guests/parents welcome, but please register only if you're competing. Registration required.

Mon, Apr 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB STEAM Zone
How do drones contribute to the world of STEAM? Learn how drones help solve problems and about the many career opportunities drone flyers can have. Registration required.
This event is full

Mon, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Franklin Branch - FRB Community Room (Whole Room)
Learn how to use wax crayons to transfer an image and make a cool picture. Registration is required.

Mon, Apr 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB STEAM Zone
How do drones contribute to the world of STEAM? Learn how drones help solve problems and about the many career opportunities drone flyers can have. Registration required.

Mon, Apr 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
White River Branch - WRB Community Room (Whole Room)
Join us to celebrate National Library week by making a diamond painting bookmark. All supplies and instruction provided. Registration required.
This event is full

Tue, Apr 21, 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, Apr 22, 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.

Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Trafalgar Branch - TRB Community Room (Whole Room)
Learn about the history of zines while creating your own. No prior experience or knowledge of zine making is necessary.

Rescheduled
Thu, Apr 23, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
New date Thursday, April 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
White River Branch
Come learn a new craft with local artist Patricia Fulton! All supplies provided. Registration is required.

Thu, Apr 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.

Sat, Apr 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.
This event is full

Mon, Apr 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB STEAM Zone
Control Edison Robots to complete various challenges. Registration required.

Mon, Apr 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Franklin Branch - FRB Community Room (Whole Room)
No victim ever expects to be one. Rose Myers, Pilsung ATA Martial Arts, will demonstrate how to defend yourself in threatening situations. Registration Required.

Tue, Apr 28, 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, Apr 29, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
White River Branch - WRB Adult Department
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, Apr 29, 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB Community Room
If you are a teen who's looking for something to do after school, come to JCPL for a game night! Enjoy a teens only evening of board games.

Wed, Apr 29, 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 creating art on sheet music this month in this freestyle exploration hour. Registration required.

Thu, Apr 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.

Thu, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Franklin Branch - FRB Community Room (Whole Room)
Listen to Tim Carter of Ball State University as he teaches us about bat ecology and what we can do to support bats. He will be bringing ambassador bats with him. Registration is required.
This event is full

Sat, May 02, 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.
Registration opens Monday, April 13 2026 at 9:00am

Mon, May 04, 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.
Registration opens Monday, April 13 2026 at 9:00am

Mon, May 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Franklin Branch - FRB Community Room (Whole Room)
Paint your own larger than normal mini figure. Choose your character when you register. To see options of characters please stop by the Franklin Branch. Registration is required.
Registration opens Monday, April 13 2026 at 9:00am

Tue, May 05, 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.
Registration opens Monday, April 13 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Clark Pleasant Branch - CPB STEAM Zone
Learn all about our nocturnal, feathered friends! Dissect a real owl pellet, learn about owl adaptations, and make a cool craft to take home. For middle school students. Please register.
Registration opens Monday, April 13 2026 at 9:00am

Wed, May 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 Monday, April 13 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, May 07, 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.
Registration opens Monday, April 13 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, May 07, 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.
Registration opens Monday, April 13 2026 at 9:00am

Sat, May 09, 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.
Registration opens Monday, April 13 2026 at 9:00am