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• Dollar-a-Day Boys

  Published Sunday, March 10, 2013

  Care for an evening of toe-tapping tunes and hilarious stories? Join Bill Jameson—author, songwriter, filmmaker—for a look back at the 1930s at the men in the Civilian Conservation Corps who helped build the bridges and roads, plant trees, and improve the rivers and streams of Indiana. This nostalgic look at Indiana’s past and the program that many of… Read More

• Prom Dress Swap

  Published Wednesday, March 6, 2013

  Do you have a new or gently used prom or bridesmaid dress sitting in your closet that you’d like to see put to good use? Want a new prom dress or accessory? Donate your old dress or pick up a new one at the Clark Pleasant Branch Prom Dress Swap! Donations are accepted from anyone, and donating a dress is not required to get a new one. Gently used shoes and… Read More

• Amazing Robots

  Published Wednesday, March 6, 2013

  Do you like robots? Fascinated by how they work? Come marvel at the high-tech creations of Red Alert 1741, an award-winning robotics team from Center Grove High School. These teens will kick off “Teen Tech Week” by demonstrating their high tech know-how all afternoon, so stop by and be sure to ask lots of questions! Red Alert 1741 was founded in 2005, and… Read More

• Cryptozoology: Bigfoot – Myth or Reality?

  Published Wednesday, February 27, 2013

  For over 50 years, there have been reported sightings from across the country of a large, ape-like creature. Is this creature—Bigfoot—real, or just a legend? Come find out at this fun and informative lecture! Larry Battson has studied Bigfoot and researched alleged sightings across the country for over 30 years. Larry and his wife Cheryl operate Wildlife… Read More

• Backyard Composting

  Published Monday, February 25, 2013

  With planting season just around the corner, this is the perfect time to start your own compost pile. Johnson County Recycling District educator, Kim Schafstall, will be at the Trafalgar Branch on Thursday, February 28 from 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. She will teach you how to make your own backyard compost pile or vermicompost bin. Participants can register to win… Read More

• New Harry Potter Reading Club!

  Published Sunday, February 17, 2013

  Do you love the Harry Potter books, or have you always wanted to give them a try? Then we’ve got a book club for you! On Wednesday, February 20 from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. we will discuss the first book in the series, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling, so make sure you read the book before the program. We will also do magical activities and… Read More

• George Washington Visits JCPL!

  Published Wednesday, February 13, 2013

  The Johnson County Public Library and the Johnson County Museum of History are proud to present George Washington! Come and meet the first president of the United States at the Johnson County Museum of History on Saturday, February 16th from 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. You will learn about the dramatic moments, events, and people who changed the course of his life. … Read More

• AARP Tax Help

  Published Friday, February 1, 2013

  Tax season is here and the Johnson County Public Library is again partnering with AARP to offer free tax assistance to seniors and low-income individuals. Please check the online catalog at www.jcplin.org/register for days and times at your local branch. Sign up soon as appointments go very quickly!… Read More