Bring your toddler to Dubois Branch Library on Monday, June 2, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. to read about the carnival, make a craft, and play games.Ages 2-6 with an adult. No Registration Required!
Follow Alice down the rabbit hole and into a world of wonder—Candy Land style! This life-sized adventure brings the magic of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to the colorful world of Candy Land. As you move through the atrium game board, you’ll meet curious characters, solve silly challenges, and journey through scenes inspired by the classic…
Follow Alice down the rabbit hole and into a world of wonder—Candy Land style! This life-sized adventure brings the magic of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to the colorful world of Candy Land. As you move through the atrium game board, you’ll meet curious characters, solve silly challenges, and journey through scenes inspired by the classic…
Tuesday, May 6, 10:00 a.m Genealogy roomThis session is for those who want to begin or continue the research already started on the family. It will introduce you to sources within the library or services that the library subscribes to on your behalf. Find new records, listings, books and periodicals that can further your…
Tuesdays from 10-4 in the Genealogy room of the Jasper LibraryHelp Desk: Research hours within the genealogy room are available whenever the library is open. These specific Help Desk hours are set as a focused time for asking questions of Jill in the Genealogy room. You can set appointment times with her or just drop…
Follow Alice down the rabbit hole and into a world of wonder—Candy Land style! This life-sized adventure brings the magic of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to the colorful world of Candy Land. As you move through the atrium game board, you’ll meet curious characters, solve silly challenges, and journey through scenes inspired by the classic…
Get ready to get messy! Join us for a wild and wonderful outdoor event full of gooey, splashy, colorful fun. From finger painting and elbow painting to splatter art and water gun painting stations, this messtival has something for all ages. No need to dress up—just dress for mess!🧼 Messy crafts, creative chaos, and laughter…
Follow Alice down the rabbit hole and into a world of wonder—Candy Land style! This life-sized adventure brings the magic of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to the colorful world of Candy Land. As you move through the atrium game board, you’ll meet curious characters, solve silly challenges, and journey through scenes inspired by the classic…
Children 5 and under, come and enjoy stories, songs and crafts!
Come to the Ferdinand Library for stories,, songs and crafts! Older siblings are welcome as well. *No registration necessary.
Yoga following a DVD for older adults and those with mobility issues.Must register by calling the library.
Follow Alice down the rabbit hole and into a world of wonder—Candy Land style! This life-sized adventure brings the magic of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland to the colorful world of Candy Land. As you move through the atrium game board, you’ll meet curious characters, solve silly challenges, and journey through scenes inspired by the classic…
Step into the world of William Shakespeare with Clara Fromme as your guide! Clara will take you on a journey through key moments of Shakespeare’s life and times, while exploring three of his 36 plays. A longtime British Literature teacher at Jasper High School and John Paul the Great Catholic High School, Clara launched the…
Come to Pokémon Club at the Dubois Branch Library on Saturday, June 7th from 11 am to 1 pm.Trainers ages 8+ are welcome!Read Pokémon books, watch a Pokémon movie, and complete fun activity sheets.Bring your own games and cards to trade and play!
Families are invited to join us for a Color Our World Scavenger Hunt. We will meet at the schoolhouse in the library parking lot and will walk over to the Riverwalk as a group. Families will be given a list of colors to find anything they can with that color, including flowers, rocks, leaves, birds,…
Monday Morning Make & TakeStart your week with a little creativity! Drop by for a quick and easy craft—perfect for all skill levels. While you craft, enjoy a light dry breakfast provided in partnership with Community Chew. No registration required, and everyone’s welcome! This free event is available while supplies last, so come early and…
Enjoy a spot to hang with friends to play card games at Dubois Branch Library on Monday, June 9, 2025 from 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.Open to Ages 18 and up!
Tuesdays from 10-4 in the Genealogy room of the Jasper LibraryHelp Desk: Research hours within the genealogy room are available whenever the library is open. These specific Help Desk hours are set as a focused time for asking questions of Jill in the Genealogy room. You can set appointment times with her or just drop…
Bring your toddler to Dubois Branch Library on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. to read about axolotls, do crafts, and play with toys.Ages 2-6 with an adult. No Registration Required!
Lunch/Learn/Listen This time together involves sharing ideas, stories, strategies, sources and a meal... all in one. Bring a sack lunch for yourself (or carry-in a fast food meal) that can eaten in the midst of good conversation with others researching their family histories. This is a time to pose questions to other genealogists to…
Create your own colorful bear friend at Dubois Branch Library on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. Stuff a bear with fluff then dye it different colors.Open to ages 3-18, children under 8 must be accompanied by an adultRegistration is required
Children 5 and under, come and enjoy stories, songs and crafts!
Join nationally touring children's musician Mrs. Kate for a toe-tapping, smile-sparking musical adventure! With catchy original songs, puppets, and audience participation, this fun-filled program teaches kindness, manners, and positivity through music. Perfect for kids and families who love to laugh, sing, and learn together! This will take place in the atrium.
Come to the Ferdinand Library for stories,, songs and crafts! Older siblings are welcome as well. *No registration necessary.
Yoga following a DVD for older adults and those with mobility issues.Must register by calling the library.
All adults and teens are invited to join us for bingo and coffee. There will be prizes for winners! This is a free event. No registration is required.
The Friends Of The Ferdinand Library Basement Book Sale is held on the second Saturday of each month. You can enter the Library Basement from the inside or by using the outside north door near the Ferdinand Community Center parking lot. Most paperbacks are $.50 and most hardcovers are $1. There are some gems that…
Stop in the Community Room at Dubois Branch Library on Saturday, June 14, 2025 for a day of play! The room will be open from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. with various toys and puzzles.No registration is required.Open to all ages, children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.
Join Jasper Arts and The Jasper Public Library in celebrating The 4th Annual Juneteenth Community Event in the Atrium in the Thyen-Clark Cultural Center.Enjoy an afternoon celebrating the anniversary of June 19, 1865, an annual holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States!The afternoon collaborative event will feature multiple booths represented by community…
Monday Morning Make & TakeStart your week with a little creativity! Drop by for a quick and easy craft—perfect for all skill levels. While you craft, enjoy a light dry breakfast provided in partnership with Community Chew. No registration required, and everyone’s welcome! This free event is available while supplies last, so come early and…
Charlie the Noiseguy is a vocal sound effectionist who teaches kids how to create funny sounds with their mouths and how to use them in stories and cartoons. Kids will be amazed at hearing his different sounds such as even a helicopter landing on the library! This will be in the library atrium.
Get ready for Community Classroom—a series of adventures where community organizations visit the library to teach us something new and exciting! Each session brings a new organization that has fun activities, hands-on learning, and cool stuff for kids, teens, and grown-ups too. From science and safety to art, health, and even TV fun, every session…
Join Ms. Christine and Theresa from Purdue Extension as they present a fun storytime about colorful and healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables. We will have fun stories and other activities, including making a MyPlate for the kids. Participants can also enjoy some yummy fruit as their snack also. No sign up is needed.
Tuesdays from 10-4 in the Genealogy room of the Jasper LibraryHelp Desk: Research hours within the genealogy room are available whenever the library is open. These specific Help Desk hours are set as a focused time for asking questions of Jill in the Genealogy room. You can set appointment times with her or just drop…
Bring your toddler to Dubois Branch Library on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. to read about summer, make crafts, and play with toys!Ages 2-6 with an adult. No Registration Required!
Craft LabGet creative this summer at Craft Lab, a free drop-in program for teens and tweens! No registration required—just show up and have fun. Available while supplies last. Enjoy a light breakfast provided by Community Chew. 🖌️ 5/28 - Canvas Free Paint: Unleash your inner artist with open-ended painting fun.🐾 6/18 - Dog Ornament Picture…
Attend monthly gatherings where fellow genealogists will discover either new resources at the Jasper Library, or learn new ways of using these resources to uncover information about your family history. Share with one another the roadblocks that you have worked out or new pathways that opened up because you found clues to your family's past.…
Yoga following a DVD for older adults and those with mobility issues.Must register by calling the library.
The Community Room at Dubois Branch Library will be open on Friday, June 20, 2025 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. for toddlers to have a play day! There will be various Preschool age toys such as Duplo's, puzzles, magna tiles, and more. Open to ages 1 - 6, children under 8 must be accompanied by an…
ou’re invited to an Oz-some experience filled with music, magic, and a little bit of mischief! Defying Gravity: A Wicked Celebration is a come-and-go event for all ages—no registration required! Enjoy activity stations inspired by the hit musical Wicked, listen to songs from the soundtrack, and dive into crafts and snacks that are positively spellbinding.…
Join us at Dubois Branch Library on Monday, June 23, 2025 from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. to make Diamond Art coasters, bookmarks, and shamrock keychains. This is an open event for ages 7 and up. Children under 8, must be accompanied by an adult. While supplies lasts! No registration.
All ages are welcome to chalk our Library sidewalks - weather permitting!
Tuesdays from 10-4 in the Genealogy room of the Jasper LibraryHelp Desk: Research hours within the genealogy room are available whenever the library is open. These specific Help Desk hours are set as a focused time for asking questions of Jill in the Genealogy room. You can set appointment times with her or just drop…
Join us at Dubois Branch Library on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. for a talk about bees from Ranger Jim Merkley! Learn what it is like to be a beekeeper with this interactive talk. Open to all ages, children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.No registration required.
Craft LabGet creative this summer at Craft Lab, a free drop-in program for teens and tweens! No registration required—just show up and have fun. Available while supplies last. Enjoy a light breakfast provided by Community Chew. 🖌️ 5/28 - Canvas Free Paint: Unleash your inner artist with open-ended painting fun.🐾 6/18 - Dog Ornament Picture…
Bring your toddler to Dubois Branch Library on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. to read about rabbits, paint a wooden rabbit, and play with toys!Ages 2-6 with an adult, siblings are welcomeNo Registration Required!
Children 5 and under, come and enjoy stories, songs and crafts!
Come to the Ferdinand Library for stories,, songs and crafts! Older siblings are welcome as well. *No registration necessary.
Younger children will enjoy our Stay and Play with all the library toys we have that are great for using their imaginations. We have kitchen sets with lots of play food, dress up clothes, pretend cleaning supplies, giant flannelboards, playdough and more! No sign up is needed. This is great for ages 2-5, but older…
Yoga following a DVD for older adults and those with mobility issues.Must register by calling the library.
Step into the world of William Shakespeare with Clara Fromme as your guide! Clara will take you on a journey through key moments of Shakespeare’s life and times, while exploring three of his 36 plays. A longtime British Literature teacher at Jasper High School and John Paul the Great Catholic High School, Clara launched the…
Open Play is a great way for Children to develop imagination and social skills. Come play at the Ferdinand Library!
LEGO Robotics is a structured program reserved for those ages 8 and up. Participants must be willing to follow instructions on an iPad and work in an increasing order of difficulty. LEGO Robotics staff will determine what level each participant will begin at and when the participant will move on to a more difficult set…
Monday Morning Make & TakeStart your week with a little creativity! Drop by for a quick and easy craft—perfect for all skill levels. While you craft, enjoy a light dry breakfast provided in partnership with Community Chew. No registration required, and everyone’s welcome! This free event is available while supplies last, so come early and…
Last Monday of the month: ( Apr. 28, May 19, June 30, July 28) 10:00 in the Genealogy room. Webinar sharing: This time together will include a variety of topics that are taught by experts in the genealogy field via webinar programs. You can suggest a topic that you are wanting to learn more about, or…
Join us in the Community Room for a discussion of the book of the month. Pick up a copy of this month's book at the front desk.
Kids can join us for some fun taco activities including taco bingo, learning about the origin of the taco, enjoying a taco bar, and more! No sign up is necessary.
Tuesdays from 10-4 in the Genealogy room of the Jasper LibraryHelp Desk: Research hours within the genealogy room are available whenever the library is open. These specific Help Desk hours are set as a focused time for asking questions of Jill in the Genealogy room. You can set appointment times with her or just drop…
Bring your toddler to Dubois Branch Library on Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. to read patriotic stories, make patriotic crafts, and play with toys!Ages 2-6 with an adult, siblings are welcome.No Registration Required!
Craft LabGet creative this summer at Craft Lab, a free drop-in program for teens and tweens! No registration required—just show up and have fun. Available while supplies last. Enjoy a light breakfast provided by Community Chew. 🖌️ 5/28 - Canvas Free Paint: Unleash your inner artist with open-ended painting fun.🐾 6/18 - Dog Ornament Picture…
Have you seen "Harold & The Purple Crayon"? If not, now is your chance! Participants will receive an activity packet and a chance to win the accompanying book. Make yourself comfortable in our Community Room. All ages welcome. No registration required.
Children 5 and under, come and enjoy stories, songs and crafts!
Come to the Ferdinand Library for stories,, songs and crafts! Older siblings are welcome as well. *No registration necessary.
Stop into the Community Room at Dubois Branch Library on Thursday, July 3, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. to do some crafting! There will be a variety of patriotic crafts to choose from. While supplies lasts. Open to all ages, children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult.No registration.
