Jasper Public Library April Events

For programs that require registration, register on the event calendar at jdcpl.us or call 812-482-2712

Family Storytime- Tuesdays at 10am Families are invited to our weekly Storytime at the library. We always enjoy some great books that go with our theme of the week, have crafts, activities, songs and more.

Genealogy Help Desk- Tuesdays– 10am-4pm

Curiosity Café for Teens- Thursdays at 4pm Teens will enjoy a variety of different activities each week including snacks, crafts, and games.

Knot Just Knitting – Wednesday, April 1st @ 11:00am-1:00 pm This group will meet on the 1st Wednesday morning each month to enjoy knitting and other needlecrafts. Bring your needlecrafts and come share tips, hints, and conversation.

Craft Lab – Wednesday, April 1st @ 3:30 pm-5:00 pm We are all about color in this craft lab- from painting flowers to your own designs, to tie-dyeing bandannas.

Marbled Paper Easter Egg Crafts for Kids – Wednesday, April 1st @ 6:00 pm-7:00 pm This is for kids ages preschool to 4th grade. Stop in at any time to make a pretty, marbled Easter egg craft. All supplies are provided, along with an Easter treat.

Baby Storytime Ages 24 months and under – Thursday, April 2nd @ 10:00 am – 11:00 am Ages birth through 24 months and their caregivers can join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and playtime.

LEGO Robotics – Saturday, April 4th @ 2:00 pm-3:30 pm Lego Robotics is a structured program and not a free-play event. Participants must be willing and able to follow instructions and work through several projects before moving on to more difficult LEGO Robotics sets. This program is reserved for ages 8 and above. No exceptions will be made. Children do best when an adult assists them in working through the projects.

Homeschool Connections – Literature – Monday, April 6th @ 1:00 pm-2:30 pm Homeschool families are invited to join us for a time of learning and making connections within the homeschool community. This month’s focus will be Literature. Registration required.

Photographs for Genealogy – Tuesday, April 7th @ 10:00 am-11:30 am Learn how you can use photographs to enhance as well as learn more about your family history stories. Discuss ways to preserve the information as well as the physical photographs. Attendees are invited to bring examples of their own family photos to share or inquire about preservation.

Lunch, Learn, and Listen – Thursday, April 9th @ 12:00 pm-1:30 pm Bring your lunch or snack and participate with other family researchers in a discussion on various topics and assist others in answering specific questions participants may have.

Afternoon Book Club – Thursday, April 9th @ 3:00 pm-4:00 pm. Join us for Afternoon Book Club, new members are always welcome. Stop by the Information Desk at the library to pick up the book club monthly read anytime.

JDCPL Board Meeting – Thursday, April 9th @ 4:00 pm-5:30 pm Dubois County Contractual Library Board Meeting starts at 4:00 pm. The Jasper Library Board Meeting will immediately follow the DCCL meeting but no sooner than 4:15 pm. In person meetings will be held at the Jasper Public Library, 100 3rd Ave., Suite B, Jasper, Indiana in the
meeting rooms.

Bingo and Coffee – Friday, April 10th @ 10:00 am-11:30 am All adults and teens are invited to join us for bingo and coffee. There will be prizes for the winners. This is a free event with no registration required.

Stay and Play, Ages 2 to 5 – Monday, April 13th @ 10:00 am-11:30 am Children ages 2 to 5 are invited to stop in anytime between 10:00 am and 11:30 am to enjoy our toys in the programming room. This is a perfect time for children to use their imagination and for children and parents/caregivers to socialize.

Budget & Save: Smart Money Tips – Tuesday, April 14th @ 6:00 pm-7:30 pm Learn how to take control of your finances. Join us for a practical class co-hosted by Fifth Third Bank, where you will discover easy ways to budget, save, and make your money work for you.

Knot Just Knitting – Wednesday, April 15th @ 5:00 pm-7:30 pm This group will meet on the 3rd Wednesday evening each month to enjoy knitting and other needlecrafts. Bring your needlecrafts and come share tips, hints, and conversation.

Pre-School Stem: Tiny Germ Detectives- Wednesday, April 15th @6:00 pm-7:00 pm Kids ages 3-6 can join us for some fun activities that have to do with those germs that spread easily. We will do the Glow Germs Game, pepper and soap experiment, glitter germ experiment and more! Sign up is required starting on April 1.

Baby Storytime Ages 24 months and under – Thursday, April 16th @ 10:00 am-11:00 am Ages birth through 24 months and their caregivers can join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and playtime.

Bingo and Coffee – Thursday, April 16th @ 6:00 pm-7:30 pm All adults and teens are invited to join us for bingo and coffee. There will be prizes for the winners. This is a free event with no registration required.

Wooden Flower Craft – Friday, April 17th @ 10:00 am-11:00 am Join us for a hands-on craft where you will paint your very own 3D wooden flower. Pick your colors, get creative with details, and leave with a piece that is perfect for decorating or giving as a gift. All materials provided.

Local Author Showcase – Saturday, April 18th @ 10:00 am-1:00 pm This special event invites the entire community to come meet local authors, discover new voices, and hear about the stories, ideas, and passions that inspire their work.

Adventurescapes: The Pacific Northwest – Tuesday, April 21st @ 6:00 pm-7:30 pm Exploring 250 years of American History: Adults and teens are invited to join us for our monthly journey celebrating 250 years of American history. Each month, we will travel to a different U.S. region using our senses to explore the people, places, and stories that shaped the nation. This program is free and requires no registration.

Build Your Own Mini Liberty Bell-Saturday, April 25th @10:00 am-11:00 am Families are invited to stop in make a mini-Liberty Bell for our country’s anniversary this year. Participants decorate their bell, add a working clapper inside, and learn a little about the history behind this famous symbol of American independence. No sign up is needed.

Bookworms Book Club- Monday, April 27th @ 4:00 pm-5:00 pm Book club members in grades 2-4 will be discussing the book When Life Gives You O.J. that was given at the March meeting. We will have snacks and other activities to go with the book. Anyone new that is not signed up is welcome to still attend to get the new book.

JPL Evening Book Club – Tuesday, April 28th @ 6:00 pm-7:00 pm Join the discussion. Stop by the library and check out a copy of this month’s book selection from the library staff. New members are always welcome.

Baby Storytime Ages 24 months and under – Thursday, April 30th @ 10:00 am-11:00 am Ages birth through 24 months and their caregivers can join us for stories, songs, rhymes, and playtime.