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We Have a Dream: MLK Day

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Youth Services Activity Room at Jeffersonville Library
Program Type:
Holiday
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

MLK Jr. day is celebrated on the 3rd Monday of every January. Come and learn about this day, the man behind it, and why we celebrate his legacy every year. 

Library Branch: Jeffersonville Library
Room: Youth Services Activity Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Holiday
Event Details:

MLK Jr. day is celebrated on the 3rd Monday of every January. Come and learn about this day, the man behind it, and why we celebrate his legacy every year. 

Image of the cover of 72 Hour Hold by Bebe Moore Campbell.

African-American Literature Book Club

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Center Program Room at Jeffersonville Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
African American Literature Book Club:

This book club is for adults who enjoy reading and discussing works by or about African-American authors.

Event Details:

This month's book is 72 Hour Hold by Bebe Moore Campbell. Trina is eighteen and suffers from bi-polar disorder, making her paranoid, wild, and violent. Frightened by her own c...

Library Branch: Jeffersonville Library
Room: Center Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This book club is for adults who enjoy reading and discussing works by or about African-American authors.

This month's book is 72 Hour Hold by Bebe Moore Campbell.

 

Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Jeffersonville Library, Clarksville Library

Both the Jeffersonville and Clarksville locations of the Jeffersonville Township Public Library are closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Both libraries will re-open ...

Closing
Branches:
Jeffersonville Library, Clarksville Library
Description:

Both the Jeffersonville and Clarksville locations of the Jeffersonville Township Public Library are closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Both libraries will re-open on Tuesday, January 20 at 9:00 a.m.

Mother Goose

Mother Goose Time

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services Activity Room at Jeffersonville Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers
Mother Goose Time:

A fast-paced and interactive program for children ages 0-2 and their caregivers. Adult participation and interaction ensure the success of this program. Siblings may bring a doll o...

Library Branch: Jeffersonville Library
Room: Youth Services Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

A fast-paced and interactive program for children ages 0-2 and their caregivers. Adult participation and interaction ensure the success of this program. Siblings may bring a doll or stuffed animal to bounce. Arrive early to get a spot.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Stickers

Make Your Own Stickers

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Services Activity Room at Jeffersonville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Come to the library and make your own stickers! Grades 6-12.Participants will need to sign a Vinyl Printer Consent form along with their parents or guardians.

Library Branch: Jeffersonville Library
Room: Youth Services Activity Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come to the library and make your own stickers! Grades 6-12.

Participants will need to sign a Vinyl Printer Consent form along with their parents or guardians.

Board Meeting

JTPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
North Program Room at Jeffersonville Library
Program Type:
Meeting
Age Group:
Everyone
Board of Trustees Meeting:

The monthly meeting of the JTPL Board of Trustees, which is normally held in the North Program Room on the first floor of the main Jeffersonville location.For board member contact ...

Library Branch: Jeffersonville Library
Room: North Program Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Meeting

The monthly meeting of the JTPL Board of Trustees, which is normally held in the North Program Room on the first floor of the main Jeffersonville location.

For board member contact information and minutes from previous meetings, please visit our website at https://jefflibrary.org/about/board/

The Sewing Basics flyer featuring sewing in action.

Basic Sewing Skills

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 5:15pm - 7:15pm
Makerspace at Jeffersonville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Basic Sewing Skills:

So you want to learn to sew! A great opportunity awaits at your Library. Whether or not you've operated a sewing machine, or if you've attempted simple sewing projects and weren't ...

Required
Library Branch: Jeffersonville Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace

So you want to learn to sew! A great opportunity awaits at your Library. Whether or not you've operated a sewing machine, or if you've attempted simple sewing projects and weren't satisfied with the results, you're invited to attend our class to learn basic sewing skills. You will learn how to:

  • Operate a sewing machine.
  • Control stitching of a variety of seams, hems, and finishing raw edges.
  • Complete a usable project that will reflect your newly-honed sewing skills.

You may select between 2 projects: creating a simple apron or a reusable tote bag. The Library supplies all materials and the tools for completing the projects. A JTPL library card is required to use the Makerspace; click here to get one if you don't already have one!

Class size is limited. Three sewing machines are available for sharing. If your sewing machine is portable, you're welcome to bring it to the class for your own use.

Disclaimer(s)

A valid JTPL library card is required to participate in this program. You can start the registration process online here if you don't have a card yet.

Registration is required to attend this event.

a neon smiley face with drips coming from the bottom

Neon Paintings

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room C at Clarksville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Library kids in grades K-5 are invited to join Ms. Monica for a neon painting party! Friends in grades 3-5 may attend independently, but we do ask that parents accompany library ki...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Clarksville Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Library kids in grades K-5 are invited to join Ms. Monica for a neon painting party! Friends in grades 3-5 may attend independently, but we do ask that parents accompany library kids in grades K-2.

Disclaimer(s)

Children may attend independently but an adult must remain in the building.

New Year: New Healthier & Happier You!

New Year: New Healthier & Happier You! (for 18+)

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Center Program Room at Jeffersonville Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us for our New Year: New Healthier & Happier You Class with Lorie Blevins, a Holistic Nutrition Coach. It is recommended for those 18+ & older.Blevins is the owner of ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Jeffersonville Library
Room: Center Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for our New Year: New Healthier & Happier You Class with Lorie Blevins, a Holistic Nutrition Coach. It is recommended for those 18+ & older.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

Friends Booksale Logo featuring a stack of colorful books

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Friends' Book Sale Room at Jeffersonville Library
Program Type:
Book Sale, Literacy
Age Group:
Everyone
Friends of the Library Book Sale:

The Friends of the Library, which is a volunteer support group of the Jeffersonville Township Public Library, host a Book Sale four times a month. The sales are held on the 2nd &am...

Library Branch: Jeffersonville Library
Room: Friends' Book Sale Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Book Sale, Literacy

The Friends of the Library, which is a volunteer support group of the Jeffersonville Township Public Library, host a Book Sale four times a month. The sales are held on the 2nd & 4th Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Our book sale room is located at the South end of the main library (closest to Court Avenue) on the lower level.

Visit the Friends' website for more information.

Let's Lunch & Learn & Play BINGO with Oak Street Health!

Let's Lunch & Learn & Play BINGO with Oak St. Health!

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
North Program Room at Jeffersonville Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us on this date at our Jeffersonville location for an afternoon of Lunching & Learning & BINGO, brought to you by Oak Street Health!Oak Street Health opened its Jeffer...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Jeffersonville Library
Room: North Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Required
Seats Remaining: 53
Event Details:

Join us on this date at our Jeffersonville location for an afternoon of Lunching & Learning & BINGO, brought to you by Oak Street Health!

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Marquis de Lafayette, Hero of Two Worlds

Celebrate General Lafayette’s Visit to Jeffersonville

Friday, January 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Program Room at Jeffersonville Library
Program Type:
Educational, Family & Local History
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Jeffersonville Township Public will host a presentation by Executive Director of the American Friends of Lafayette, Chuck Schwam. This presentation is part of an event series to ma...

Library Branch: Jeffersonville Library
Room: North Program Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational, Family & Local History
Event Details:

Jeffersonville Township Public will host a presentation by Executive Director of the American Friends of Lafayette, Chuck Schwam.

Job Fair

All Day
North Program Room at Jeffersonville Library
Library Branch: Jeffersonville Library
Room: North Program Room
A photo of an example pattern.

Sewing with Patterns: Laying and Cutting Pattern Pieces

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Event Details:

Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9:30 – 12:00 pm: Meet with instructor at JoAnn Fabric and Crafts,1025 Veterans Parkway, Clarksville - Measuring, sizing, selecting pattern and fabric.&n...

Closed
Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Saturday, January 25, 2025, 9:30 – 12:00 pm: Meet with instructor at JoAnn Fabric and Crafts,
1025 Veterans Parkway, Clarksville - Measuring, sizing, selecting pattern and fabric.
 

Disclaimer(s)

A valid JTPL library card is required to participate in this program. You can start the registration process online here if you don't have a card yet.

Registration is required to attend this event.

Friends Booksale Logo featuring a stack of colorful books

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Friends' Book Sale Room at Jeffersonville Library
Program Type:
Book Sale, Literacy
Age Group:
Everyone
Friends of the Library Book Sale:

The Friends of the Library, which is a volunteer support group of the Jeffersonville Township Public Library, host a Book Sale four times a month. The sales are held on the 2nd &am...

Library Branch: Jeffersonville Library
Room: Friends' Book Sale Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Book Sale, Literacy

The Friends of the Library, which is a volunteer support group of the Jeffersonville Township Public Library, host a Book Sale four times a month. The sales are held on the 2nd & 4th Fridays and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Our book sale room is located at the South end of the main library (closest to Court Avenue) on the lower level.

Visit the Friends' website for more information.

Crocheting Class @ Jeffersonville!

Crocheting Class @ Jeffersonville

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Center Program Room at Jeffersonville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us if you would like to either learn how to crochet or just fine tune your skills!Joyce Ellis, our instructor, would like for each participant to bring a size H needle along w...

Library Branch: Jeffersonville Library
Room: Center Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us if you would like to either learn how to crochet or just fine tune your skills!

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

the word "boo" with two ghosts as the o's and the numbers 812/502 below

Spooky Stories with Boo 812!

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room C at Clarksville Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join local all-female ghost hunting and research group Boo-812 for some mid-winter shivers! Spooky tales and ghostly happenings for the whole family to enjoy!!! 

Library Branch: Clarksville Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Join local all-female ghost hunting and research group Boo-812 for some mid-winter shivers! Spooky tales and ghostly happenings for the whole family to enjoy!!! 

The cover of J.A. Vance's Blessing of the Lost Girls

Mystery Book Club

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Center Program Room at Jeffersonville Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Mystery Book Club:

This book club is for patrons who enjoy reading and discussing mystery books.

Event Details:

This event has been canceled and will be moved to February 22.A cold case has just been assigned to Dan Pardee, a field officer with the newly formed Missing and Murdered Indigenou...

Cancelled
Library Branch: Jeffersonville Library
Room: Center Program Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This book club is for patrons who enjoy reading and discussing mystery books.

This event has been canceled and will be moved to February 22.

Graphology

Homeschool: Handwriting Analysis

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Space at Jeffersonville Library
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Homeschool
Event Details:

Learn about graphology and see what your handwriting says about you. Ages 10-18. 

Library Branch: Jeffersonville Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Homeschool
Event Details:

Learn about graphology and see what your handwriting says about you. Ages 10-18. 

person reading a book and holding a cup of hot cocoa with fairy lights behind them

Cozy Teen Bookclub

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room C at Clarksville Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Teens
Event Details:

Teens are invited to join Ms. Monica for some hot cocoa and book discussion! Come and chat about the book (or books) you are currently reading. We'll keep it cozy with some hot cho...

Library Branch: Clarksville Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Teens are invited to join Ms. Monica for some hot cocoa and book discussion! Come and chat about the book (or books) you are currently reading. We'll keep it cozy with some hot chocolate and lively discussion! 

Mother Goose

Mother Goose Time

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services Activity Room at Jeffersonville Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers
Mother Goose Time:

A fast-paced and interactive program for children ages 0-2 and their caregivers. Adult participation and interaction ensure the success of this program. Siblings may bring a doll o...

Library Branch: Jeffersonville Library
Room: Youth Services Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Storytime

A fast-paced and interactive program for children ages 0-2 and their caregivers. Adult participation and interaction ensure the success of this program. Siblings may bring a doll or stuffed animal to bounce. Arrive early to get a spot.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Anime

Anime Club

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Teen Space at Jeffersonville Library
Age Group:
Teens
Anime Club:

This club is all about Anime. Join us for games, projects, movies and more. Long-time members and new fans are welcome. Meet in the Teen Area. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Jeffersonville Library
Room: Teen Space
Age Group: Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

This club is all about Anime. Join us for games, projects, movies and more. Long-time members and new fans are welcome. Meet in the Teen Area. 

The Sewing Basics flyer featuring sewing in action.

Basic Sewing Skills

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 5:15pm - 7:15pm
Makerspace at Jeffersonville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Makerspace
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults
Basic Sewing Skills:

So you want to learn to sew! A great opportunity awaits at your Library. Whether or not you've operated a sewing machine, or if you've attempted simple sewing projects and weren't ...

Required
Library Branch: Jeffersonville Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Makerspace

So you want to learn to sew! A great opportunity awaits at your Library. Whether or not you've operated a sewing machine, or if you've attempted simple sewing projects and weren't satisfied with the results, you're invited to attend our class to learn basic sewing skills. You will learn how to:

  • Operate a sewing machine.
  • Control stitching of a variety of seams, hems, and finishing raw edges.
  • Complete a usable project that will reflect your newly-honed sewing skills.

You may select between 2 projects: creating a simple apron or a reusable tote bag. The Library supplies all materials and the tools for completing the projects. A JTPL library card is required to use the Makerspace; click here to get one if you don't already have one!

Class size is limited. Three sewing machines are available for sharing. If your sewing machine is portable, you're welcome to bring it to the class for your own use.

Disclaimer(s)

A valid JTPL library card is required to participate in this program. You can start the registration process online here if you don't have a card yet.

Registration is required to attend this event.

Cover of the book The Cold Millions by Jess Walter

Clarksville Wednesday Readers' Book Club

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room C at Clarksville Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Clarksville Wednesday Readers' Book Club:

The Clarksville group meets in-person the last Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m.  The group started out as an Oprah Book Club group and has continued for the past 25 years w...

Event Details:

This month we will be reading The Cold Millions by Jess Walter. 

Library Branch: Clarksville Library
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

The Clarksville group meets in-person the last Wednesday of the month at 1:00 p.m.  The group started out as an Oprah Book Club group and has continued for the past 25 years with lively discussions and thoughtful reading. The club discusses a wide variety of books and authors both fiction and non-fiction. 

This month we will be reading The Cold Millions by Jess Walter.