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concentration camp photo

Big Read Event: American Jewish Response to the Holocaust

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms A & B at Clarksville Library
Library Branch: Clarksville Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Interest
Event Details:

In the presentation 'American Jewish Response to the Holocaust', Louisville Jewish Community Relations Council Director Trent Spoolstra will discuss common Jewish stereotypes that existed for centuries in Europe leading to the Holocaust as well as

Exploring Southern Indiana with Daniel Boone

Exploring Southern Indiana with Daniel Boone!

Friday, October 24, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
North Program Room at Jeffersonville Library
Library Branch: Jeffersonville Library
Room: North Program Room
Age Group: Adults, Everyone
Program Type: Special Interest
Event Details:

Join us on this date when our special guest will be Daniel Boone!

Nazi Germany with large swastika flags

Big Read Event: Germany: the Beginning, Middle, and End of the Nazi Era

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Rooms A & B at Clarksville Library
Library Branch: Clarksville Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

Explore the circumstances in Germany that led to Hitler's rise, the early concentration camps in Germany, and their evolution into extermination camps. We will end with a little hope. Q&A to follow. 

Children dressed in Halloween costumes sitting together.

Mother Goose Halloween Take-Over

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Youth Services Activity Room at Jeffersonville Library
Library Branch: Jeffersonville Library
Room: Youth Services Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers
Program Type: Games, Holiday, Storytime
Event Details:

Halloween has taken over storytime! Wear your costumes and be ready to some spooky fun just right for our little ones. We will end this program with in department trick or treating, sponsored by Metro United Way's Ages and Stages program.

Children in Halloween costumes trick-or-treating outdoors.

Preschool Prep: Halloween Take-Over

Wednesday, October 29, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Youth Services Activity Room at Jeffersonville Library
Library Branch: Jeffersonville Library
Room: Youth Services Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children
Program Type: Games, Holiday, Storytime
Event Details:

Oh no! Halloween has taken over Preschool Prep! Dress up in your costumes and enjoy Halloween activities for our storytime.

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The Sewing Basics flyer featuring sewing in action.

Basic Sewing Skills

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace at Jeffersonville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, 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 ...

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

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.

Children sitting on a colorful rug building with plastic construction toys.

Tinker Time

Saturday, October 25, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Youth Services Activity Room at Jeffersonville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, Special Interest, STEM/STEAM
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Homeschool, Family

Calling future engineers: We've got our favorite building tools for you to play and experiment with.

Library Branch: Jeffersonville Library
Room: Youth Services Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Homeschool, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Special Interest, STEM/STEAM
Event Details:

Calling future engineers: We've got our favorite building tools for you to play and experiment with.

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.

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

Photographs will be taken at this event and may be used in social media posts and future promotional materials.

The Sewing Basics flyer featuring sewing in action.

Basic Sewing Skills

Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Makerspace at Jeffersonville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Educational, 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 ...

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

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.

Shows a child reading to a dog (neither the child nor the dogs face is visible)

Tales and Tails

Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services Activity Room at Jeffersonville Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Literacy, Special Interest
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Homeschool, Family

Grab your favorite book and cuddle up with a canine companion! Therapy dogs are visiting the library for a tail-wagging reading adventure. Kids can read aloud, pet the pups, and enjoy some doggone good company. 

Library Branch: Jeffersonville Library
Room: Youth Services Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Homeschool, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Literacy, Special Interest
Event Details:

Grab your favorite book and cuddle up with a canine companion! Therapy dogs are visiting the library for a tail-wagging reading adventure. Kids can read aloud, pet the pups, and enjoy some doggone good company. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs will be taken at this event and may be used in social media posts and future promotional materials.

Shows a child reading to a dog (neither the child nor the dogs face is visible)

Tales and Tails

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services Activity Room at Jeffersonville Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Literacy, Special Interest
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Homeschool, Family

Grab your favorite book and cuddle up with a canine companion! Therapy dogs are visiting the library for a tail-wagging reading adventure. Kids can read aloud, pet the pups, and enjoy some doggone good company. 

Library Branch: Jeffersonville Library
Room: Youth Services Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Homeschool, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Literacy, Special Interest
Event Details:

Grab your favorite book and cuddle up with a canine companion! Therapy dogs are visiting the library for a tail-wagging reading adventure. Kids can read aloud, pet the pups, and enjoy some doggone good company. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs will be taken at this event and may be used in social media posts and future promotional materials.

Day before holiday

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Jeffersonville Library, Clarksville Library

Both the Jeffersonville and Clarksville locations of the Jeffersonville Township Public Library will close at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 10 and remain closed through Tuesday, No...

Closing
Branches:
Jeffersonville Library, Clarksville Library
Description:

Both the Jeffersonville and Clarksville locations of the Jeffersonville Township Public Library will close at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 10 and remain closed through Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

Veterans Day

All Day
Jeffersonville Library, Clarksville Library

Both the Jeffersonville and Clarksville locations of the Jeffersonville Township Public Library will close at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 10 and remain closed through Tuesday, No...

Closing
Branches:
Jeffersonville Library, Clarksville Library
Description:

Both the Jeffersonville and Clarksville locations of the Jeffersonville Township Public Library will close at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, November 10 and remain closed through Tuesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

Pumpkins with leaves in an arch above them with "happy thanksgiving" under the arch

Teen Thankfulness Program

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Rooms A & B at Clarksville Library
Program Type:
Holiday
Age Group:
Teens

Library teens are invited to join Ms. Monica for a program discussing all the things we are thankful for! We will have a small thankfulness craft and some cozy fall treats to share. 

Library Branch: Clarksville Library
Room: Meeting Rooms A & B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Holiday
Event Details:

Library teens are invited to join Ms. Monica for a program discussing all the things we are thankful for! We will have a small thankfulness craft and some cozy fall treats to share. 

family tree

Family History Club

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Anne Discher Memorial Learning Lab at Jeffersonville Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Family history researchers of all levels are cordially invited to join our family history club This month, we'll explore the treasures in club and organization records.

Library Branch: Jeffersonville Library
Room: Anne Discher Memorial Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Family history researchers of all levels are cordially invited to join our family history club This month, we'll explore the treasures in club and organization records.

Example ornaments

Holiday Ornaments @ the Makerspace

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Makerspace at Jeffersonville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday, Makerspace
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

We're designing and engraving our own ornaments with the new XTool! Come with a design in mind and learn to use the tool with us in this program.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jeffersonville Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday, Makerspace
Registration Required
Event Details:

We're designing and engraving our own ornaments with the new XTool! Come with a design in mind and learn to use the tool with us in this program.

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.

Photographs will be taken at this event and may be used in social media posts and future promotional materials.

Registration is required to attend this event.

Staff Meeting

Thursday, November 20, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
All Library locations, Jeffersonville Library, Clarksville Library

Both the Jeffersonville and Clarksville locations will be closed from 9 - 10 a.m. for a monthly staff meeting.  Both locations will re-open at 10 a.m.  The libraries have...

Closing
Branches:
All Library locations, Jeffersonville Library, Clarksville Library
Description:

Both the Jeffersonville and Clarksville locations will be closed from 9 - 10 a.m. for a monthly staff meeting.  Both locations will re-open at 10 a.m.

An autumn-themed illustration showing an open book, golf club, and ball on a mini-golf course surrounded by pumpkins, fall leaves, and trees in warm orange and yellow tones.

Par-Tee in the Patch

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Youth Services Activity Room at Jeffersonville Library
Program Type:
Games, Special Interest
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Grab your putter and join us for a fall-themed mini golf adventure right inside the library! Tweens and Teens can make their way through a DIY course filled with pumpkins, leaves, hay bales, and other autumn surprises.

Library Branch: Jeffersonville Library
Room: Youth Services Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Games, Special Interest
Event Details:

Grab your putter and join us for a fall-themed mini golf adventure right inside the library! Tweens and Teens can make their way through a DIY course filled with pumpkins, leaves, hay bales, and other autumn surprises.

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs will be taken at this event and may be used in social media posts and future promotional materials.

Screening: The American Revolution by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt

Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Anne Discher Memorial Learning Lab at Jeffersonville Library
Program Type:
Educational, Literacy
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens, Adults

Join Jeffersonville Township Public Library for a special presentation of an episode of The American Revolution, a new film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt.

Library Branch: Jeffersonville Library
Room: Anne Discher Memorial Learning Lab
Age Group: Tweens, Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational, Literacy
Event Details:

Join Jeffersonville Township Public Library for a special presentation of an episode of The American Revolution, a new film by Ken Burns, Sarah Botstein, and David Schmidt.

Day before holiday

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Jeffersonville Library, Clarksville Library

Both the Jeffersonville and Clarksville locations of the Jeffersonville Township Public Library will close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26 and remain closed through Friday, ...

Closing
Branches:
Jeffersonville Library, Clarksville Library
Description:

Both the Jeffersonville and Clarksville locations of the Jeffersonville Township Public Library will close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26 and remain closed through Friday, November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving

All Day 11/27 - 11/28
Jeffersonville Library, Clarksville Library

Both the Jeffersonville and Clarksville locations of the Jeffersonville Township Public Library will close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26 and remain closed through Friday, ...

Closing
Branches:
Jeffersonville Library, Clarksville Library
Description:

Both the Jeffersonville and Clarksville locations of the Jeffersonville Township Public Library will close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26 and remain closed through Friday, November 28 in observance of Thanksgiving.

Shows a child reading to a dog (neither the child nor the dogs face is visible)

Tales and Tails

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services Activity Room at Jeffersonville Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Literacy, Special Interest
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Homeschool, Family

Grab your favorite book and cuddle up with a canine companion! Therapy dogs are visiting the library for a tail-wagging reading adventure. Kids can read aloud, pet the pups, and enjoy some doggone good company. 

Library Branch: Jeffersonville Library
Room: Youth Services Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Homeschool, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Literacy, Special Interest
Event Details:

Grab your favorite book and cuddle up with a canine companion! Therapy dogs are visiting the library for a tail-wagging reading adventure. Kids can read aloud, pet the pups, and enjoy some doggone good company. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs will be taken at this event and may be used in social media posts and future promotional materials.

family tree

Family History Club

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Anne Discher Memorial Learning Lab at Jeffersonville Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Family history researchers of all levels are cordially invited to join our family history club This month, we'll meet genealogical researcher Jay Schexnaydre of Thibodaux, Louisiana.

Library Branch: Jeffersonville Library
Room: Anne Discher Memorial Learning Lab
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Family history researchers of all levels are cordially invited to join our family history club This month, we'll meet genealogical researcher Jay Schexnaydre of Thibodaux, Louisiana.

Shows a child reading to a dog (neither the child nor the dogs face is visible)

Tales and Tails

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Youth Services Activity Room at Jeffersonville Library
Program Type:
Health & Wellness, Literacy, Special Interest
Age Group:
Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Homeschool, Family

Grab your favorite book and cuddle up with a canine companion! Therapy dogs are visiting the library for a tail-wagging reading adventure. Kids can read aloud, pet the pups, and enjoy some doggone good company. 

Library Branch: Jeffersonville Library
Room: Youth Services Activity Room
Age Group: Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Homeschool, Family
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Literacy, Special Interest
Event Details:

Grab your favorite book and cuddle up with a canine companion! Therapy dogs are visiting the library for a tail-wagging reading adventure. Kids can read aloud, pet the pups, and enjoy some doggone good company. 

Disclaimer(s)

Photographs will be taken at this event and may be used in social media posts and future promotional materials.

National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation movie poster; a man dressed as Santa Claus is comically electrocuted while tangled in Christmas lights, with gifts flying around him against a dark blue background.

Jingle and Jammies: National Lampoon PJ Party

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services Activity Room at Jeffersonville Library
Program Type:
Holiday, Movie
Age Group:
Tweens, Teens

Slip on your comfiest pajamas and join us for a night of holiday laughs! We’ll watch National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation while enjoying a hot cocoa bar, popcorn, and plenty of cozy vibes.

Library Branch: Jeffersonville Library
Room: Youth Services Activity Room
Age Group: Tweens, Teens
Program Type: Holiday, Movie
Event Details:

Slip on your comfiest pajamas and join us for a night of holiday laughs! We’ll watch National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation while enjoying a hot cocoa bar, popcorn, and plenty of cozy vibes.

Disclaimer(s)

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

Photographs will be taken at this event and may be used in social media posts and future promotional materials.

Staff Meeting

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
All Library locations, Jeffersonville Library, Clarksville Library

Both the Jeffersonville and Clarksville locations will be closed from 9 - 10 a.m. for a monthly staff meeting.  Both locations will re-open at 10 a.m.  The libraries have...

Closing
Branches:
All Library locations, Jeffersonville Library, Clarksville Library
Description:

Both the Jeffersonville and Clarksville locations will be closed from 9 - 10 a.m. for a monthly staff meeting.  Both locations will re-open at 10 a.m.

Christmas cookies in festive shapes are ready to decorate, surrounded by red, green, and white icing bags and colorful holiday sprinkles.

Christmas Cookie Storytime

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Youth Services Activity Room at Jeffersonville Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Holiday, Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Homeschool, Family

Celebrate the sweetest season of all with a cozy Christmas storytime for the whole family! Enjoy a festive holiday read-aloud and some cookie decorating fun.

Library Branch: Jeffersonville Library
Room: Youth Services Activity Room
Age Group: Babies, Toddlers, Children, Tweens, Teens, Homeschool, Family
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Holiday, Storytime
Event Details:

Celebrate the sweetest season of all with a cozy Christmas storytime for the whole family! Enjoy a festive holiday read-aloud and some cookie decorating fun.

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.

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

Photographs will be taken at this event and may be used in social media posts and future promotional materials.

Day before holiday

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Jeffersonville Library, Clarksville Library

Both the Jeffersonville and Clarksville locations of the Jeffersonville Township Public Library will close at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23 and remain closed through Thursday, ...

Closing
Branches:
Jeffersonville Library, Clarksville Library
Description:

Both the Jeffersonville and Clarksville locations of the Jeffersonville Township Public Library will close at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23 and remain closed through Thursday, December 25 in observance of Christmas.

Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Jeffersonville Library, Clarksville Library

Both the Jeffersonville and Clarksville locations of the Jeffersonville Township Public Library will close at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23 and remain closed through Thursday, ...

Closing
Branches:
Jeffersonville Library, Clarksville Library
Description:

Both the Jeffersonville and Clarksville locations of the Jeffersonville Township Public Library will close at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 23 and remain closed through Thursday, December 25 in observance of Christmas.

Day before holiday

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Jeffersonville Library, Clarksville Library

Both the Jeffersonville and Clarksville locations of the Jeffersonville Township Public Library will close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 31 and remain closed through Thursday...

Closing
Branches:
Jeffersonville Library, Clarksville Library
Description:

Both the Jeffersonville and Clarksville locations of the Jeffersonville Township Public Library will close at 5:00 p.m.