
December 2019
Saturday Storytime
No registration required. Families with children of all ages are welcome.
Find out more »February 2020
Saturday Storytime
No registration required. Families with children of all ages are welcome
Find out more »March 2020
Tea Tasting Class
Join tea enthusiast Erin Doyle for a tea tasting class. Sample unique and different teas while you learn about the history of tea and how to brew it properly. Registration is required.
Find out more »April 2020
Test Event with Tickets Plus
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Find out more »May 2020
Let’s Paint
Come to the Library Annex meeting room and use our paints and painting supplies to create fun gifts, trendy decorations or other painted objects. Paint supplies will be provided, just bring your projects to paint. Brushes, acrylic paints in many colors, glass paints and modge podge will all be available during this open painting session. Adults and High School students are welcome to come take advantage of this open painting time.
Find out more »July 2020
Book Club
Join the discussion. Stop by the Library and checkout a copy of this month's book selection: "The Year We Left Home" by Jean Thompson. New members are always welcome. Bring along your favorite lawn chair, if the weather permits we may hold our gathering outside to allow for social distancing. We may meet in the Annex Meeting room if the weather or the group decides that will be more comfortable.
Find out more »August 2020
Afternoon Book Club
If you are interested in joining the Afternoon Book Club please pick up a copy of "Someone Knows" by Lisa Scottoline after July 6 at the Library. New members are always welcome. We encourage all Adult and Young adult readers to join us at any time. Please bring a lawn chair as we will meet in Library Park to allow for social distancing. Please contact the library if you have any questions.
Find out more »September 2020
Afternoon Book Club
If you are interested in joining the Afternoon Book Club please pick up a copy of the book during the month prior to the scheduled Book Club discussion. Bring a lawn chair, as if the weather permits we will meet in Library Park to help maintain social distancing. New members are always welcome. We encourage all Adult and Young Adult readers to join us at any time.
Find out more »October 2020
Afternoon Book Club
Join us for the 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. We encourage all Adult and Young Adult readers to join us at any time.
Find out more »DIY T-Shirt Pet Toys
Stop by the Jasper Library and pick up instructions and t-shirts to create pet toys for the Dubois County Humane Society. Either create your toys while you are at the Library or bring them back and we will bring them to the Humane Society in November.If your organization is interested in assisting please contact the Library for additional t-shirt kits and instructions.
Find out more »Pumpkin Painting
The library will be offering pumpkin painting for families outside in the library park(weather permitting). You must bring your own pumpkin, but all other supplies will be provided. Tables will be set up with the supplies. We anticipate that families will be able to practice social distancing while spreading out in the yard, but bring your own mask for times when social distancing is not possible.
Find out more »November 2020
Afternoon Book Club
Join us for the 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. We encourage all Adult and Young Adult readers to join us at any time.
Find out more »December 2020
Afternoon Book Club
Join us for the 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. We encourage all Adult and Young Adult readers to join us at any time.
Find out more »January 2021
Afternoon Book Club
Join us for the 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. We encourage all Adult and Young Adult readers to join us at any time.
Find out more »February 2021
Afternoon Book Club
*** POSTPONED ONE WEEK DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER **** If you are interested in joining the Afternoon Book Club please pick up a copy of the book during the month prior to the scheduled Book Club discussion. New members are always welcome. We encourage all Adult and Young Adult readers to join us at any time.
Find out more »Book Club
Join the discussion. Stop by the Library and checkout a copy of this month's book selection from Library staff. New members are always welcome.
Find out more »March 2021
Teen Advisory Board
The Jasper Public Library Teen Advisory Board is a member-only group. The purpose of the group is to allow teens to have a say and a part in the teen programming and materials at the library. If you are interested in joining, email [email protected] to inquire about an application. Capacity is limited to 12 members and applications will be reviewed when an opening occurs. The group meets on a monthly basis on the first Thursday of each month.
Find out more »“Securing the Vote: Women’s Suffrage in Indiana” Traveling Exhibit
The Jasper Public Library is very excited to announce that we will be hosting the Indiana Historical Society traveling exhibit “Securing the Vote: Women’s Suffrage in Indiana” throughout the month of March in honor of Women’s History Month!"Securing the Vote: Women’s Suffrage in Indiana” explores how women across the state labored for suffrage through countless meetings, campaigns and other grassroots efforts. Guests will learn how, despite many defeats and setbacks, they persisted toward the goal of full citizenship and the…
Find out more »Intro to 3D Printing
Join us in the NEW MakerSpace at the Jasper Public Library to learn more about 3D printing. During the session we will :Explain Safety procedures and guidelines for use of MakerSpace and equipment.Introduce the basics of 3D printing.Explain the process of finding models to 3D print, with limited discussion on CADing models.Introduce CURA slicing software to load your model for printing.Set up follow-up appointments, as needed to finalize your certification process for using the 3D printer.Only registered participants may be in…
Find out more »Intro to 3D Printing
Join us in the NEW MakerSpace at the Jasper Public Library to learn more about 3D printing. During the session we will :Explain Safety procedures and guidelines for use of MakerSpace and equipment.Introduce the basics of 3D printing.Explain the process of finding models to 3D print, with limited discussion on CADing models.Introduce CURA slicing software to load your model for printing.Set up follow-up appointments, as needed to finalize your certification process for using the 3D printer.Only registered participants may be in…
Find out more »Afternoon Book Club
Join us for the 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. We encourage all Adult and Young Adult readers to join us at any time.
Find out more »Genealogy Interest Group
Now meeting on the 2nd Thursday of each month, this group is open to new and veteran researchers in family history. Each monthly meeting will be driven by the interests and questions from the group. Some visiting genealogists may be invited to provide a program or streamed for the group to share and then discuss. Members of our community interested and involved in genealogy may offer guidance on techniques and sources for locating family information. Ask questions of fellow researchers…
Find out more »Virtual Talk on Women’s Suffrage in Indiana
Join Jasper Public Library for this virtual talk in celebration of Women's History Month. Ball State University Library's Map Collections Supervisor Melissa Gentry presents her talk, "From Seneca Falls to Seymour and South Bend: Mapping Indiana’s Suffrage History." On close inspection, story maps reveal that Indiana—and Hoosier suffragists in particular—were ideologically, economically, racially, and socially diverse. Melissa’s multimedia story maps depict some of the people and places connected to the history of women’s suffrage. Complete with ups, downs, sometimes dramatic…
Find out more »Adult Yoga Class
Join us for a free beginners yoga class on the upstairs patio with Lydia Lagenour from Fire Horse Yoga Studio in Jasper. Bring your own mat or, if you do not have one, the library will provide you one.Masks will be required when not doing yoga and social distancing will be enforced. If the weather forces us inside, masks will be required the entire time. Ages 18 & up. This is a limited capacity event, so register soon! *Inclement weather location…
Find out more »Financial Peace University: Preview
This session will be offered for anyone interested in learning more about the FPU Ramsey+ program. Please register with the library so that we can plan for safe social distancing in the meeting space. Financial Peace University (FPU) is a component of the newly revised Ramsy+ membership offered by Ramsey Solutions. Dave Ramsey, financial management expert, and his team offer online training as well as in-class programs to help you plan for retirement, college savings for children, choose wisely in making insurance, mortgage…
Find out more »Beginning Genealogy
This event will introduce participants to the beginning stages of genealogy and family history. Presented in the genealogy room on the upper level of the library, learn how to access various sources in the genealogy room and available online resources at the library. Learn about ongoing programs planned for our genealogy department and suggest future topics for discussionCOVID-19 guidelines will be in place. Please Register. Space Limited.
Find out more »Financial Peace University
FPU is a 9 week class offered by Ramsey Solutions, and will require a 3 month (or longer) membership in order to attend class on week 3 and beyond. Please register with the library and indicate your wish to continue beyond the first 2 sessions. Financial Peace University (FPU) is a component of the newly revised Ramsy+ membership offered by Ramsey Solutions. Dave Ramsey, financial management expert, and his team offer online training as well as in-class programs to help you plan…
Find out more »Intro to GLOWFORGE Laser Cutter/Engraver
Join us in the Jasper MakerSpace to receive safety training and certification on using the Glowforge. During this session we will :Discuss safety practices for using the MakerSpace and the Glowforge.Share resources for finding, creating, and importing your projects into Glowforge.Discuss materials and costs.And to create a sample project. This session is open to Adults 18 and over. Please contact the Library if you are a minor or have a minor interested in the laser engraver/cutter, so we can arrange training focused on…
Find out more »Family Storytime
The Jasper Library is excited to start our in-person family storytimes again. We will start on Tuesday March 30 at 10:00 a.m. Sign up is required starting March 16. To help with social distancing, we are limiting to 12 children. Masks will be required for children age 2 and up. We will use other social distancing guidelines during storytime for the health and safety of everyone. We are happy to be able to start the classes again! Each class will…
Find out more »Intro to GLOWFORGE Laser Engraver/Cutter
Join us in the Jasper MakerSpace to receive safety training and certification on using the Glowforge. During this session we will :Discuss safety practices for using the MakerSpace and the Glowforge.Share resources for finding, creating, and importing your projects into Glowforge.Discuss materials and costs.And to create a sample project. This session is open to Adults 18 and over. Please contact the Library if you are a minor or have a minor interested in the laser engraver/cutter, so we can arrange training focused on…
Find out more »Book Club
Join the discussion. Stop by the Library and checkout a copy of this month's book selection from Library staff. New members are always welcome.
Find out more »April 2021
Teen Advisory Board
The Jasper Public Library Teen Advisory Board is a member-only group. The purpose of the group is to allow teens to have a say and a part in the teen programming and materials at the library. If you are interested in joining, email [email protected] to inquire about an application. Capacity is limited to 12 members and applications will be reviewed when an opening occurs. The group meets on a monthly basis on the first Thursday of each month.
Find out more »Financial Peace University
FPU is a 9 week class offered by Ramsey Solutions, and will require a 3 month (or longer) membership in order to attend class on week 3 and beyond. Please register with the library and indicate your wish to continue beyond the first 2 sessions. Financial Peace University (FPU) is a component of the newly revised Ramsy+ membership offered by Ramsey Solutions. Dave Ramsey, financial management expert, and his team offer online training as well as in-class programs to help you plan…
Find out more »Intro to the MakerSpace
Are you curious about the new MakerSpace at the Jasper Library? Are you dreaming up the next thing you will Make? Are you wondering if the equipment in the MakerSpace would help you with a project? Join us for an Introduction to the MakerSpace and learn:Policies, rules, and safety protocol for using the MakerSpace.Learn about the equipment, software, and apps available for use.Set up an appointment to get certified on the GLOWFORGE or the 3D printer.Find out more about using the sewing…
Find out more »Family Storytime
The library is now offering in-person storytimes again for all ages. But to ensure the health and safety of everyone, we will be taking registration of up to 12 children. Sign up for this class will begin on March 31. Classes include stories, crafts, songs and other activities. We will also use social distancing when listening to stories and doing the craft. Thank you for your understanding! Masks are required for anyone age 2 and up.
Find out more »Family Storytime
The library is now offering in-person storytimes again for all ages. But to ensure the health and safety of everyone, we will be taking registration of up to 12 children. Sign up for this class will begin on March 31. Classes include stories, crafts, songs and other activities. We will also use social distancing when listening to stories and doing the craft. Thank you for your understanding! Masks are required for anyone age 2 and up.
Find out more »Intro to the MakerSpace
Are you curious about the new MakerSpace at the Jasper Library? Are you dreaming up the next thing you will Make? Are you wondering if the equipment in the MakerSpace would help you with a project? Join us for an Introduction to the MakerSpace and learn:Policies, rules, and safety protocol for using the MakerSpace.Learn about the equipment, software, and apps available for use.Set up an appointment to get certified on the GLOWFORGE or the 3D printer.Find out more about using the sewing…
Find out more »Knot Just Knitting
PLEASE PRE-REGISTER FOR ALL PROGRAMS AT THIS TIME. THANKS.This is a group of knitters/crocheters/weavers/in general crafters, that will be meeting monthly to share in projects, patterns and friendly conversation while we each work on individual projects. At times we may choose to work on some projects for charity such as the "Need a hat-Take a Hat" basket that the library hosts each winter. We can make projects for nursing homes, women's shelters, hospitals, or any other needs brought to our…
Find out more »MakerSpace Office Hours
MakerSpace Office Hours allow makers and those who wish to join the Maker community to stop by and get assistance with the DIY projects and other questions. Staff will be in the MakerSpace during this time to offer a little more one-on-one time. Call ahead or drop by for help. Space may be limited to allow for social distancing, we will help as many people as we are able to during this time.
Find out more »Afternoon Book Club
Join us for the 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. We encourage all Adult and Young Adult readers to join us at any time.
Find out more »Genealogy Interest Group
Registration is required due to Covid status at this time. Please call Jill at the library (812 482-2712) or order a "ticket" online by giving name and email address. This group is open to new and veteran researchers in family history. Each monthly meeting will be driven by the interests and questions from participants in the group. Some evenings may include outside speakers, or programs offered virtually for the group to share and discuss. Assistance will be offered to those with…
Find out more »Live stream of Indiana Genealogy Conference
PLEASE PRE-REGISTER WITH THE LIBRARY IF YOU INTEND TO ATTEND. Contact Jill Watson, 482 2712 ext 6109 This event will be offered virtually and is free to members and non-members of the society, through the website: wwww.indgensoc.org/conference The event will be streamed live, via Zoom, directly to your home, or you may choose to join others in the area, by registering through the Jasper Library and view it here in one of our meeting rooms as a group. You may choose…
Find out more »Financial Peace University
FPU is a 9 week class offered by Ramsey Solutions, and will require a 3 month (or longer) membership in order to attend class on week 3 and beyond. Please register with the library and indicate your wish to continue beyond the first 2 sessions. Financial Peace University (FPU) is a component of the newly revised Ramsy+ membership offered by Ramsey Solutions. Dave Ramsey, financial management expert, and his team offer online training as well as in-class programs to help you plan…
Find out more »Family Storytime
The library is now offering in-person storytimes again for all ages. But to ensure the health and safety of everyone, we will be taking registration of up to 12 children. Sign up for this class will begin on April 7. Classes include stories, crafts, songs and other activities. We will also use social distancing when listening to stories and doing the craft. Thank you for your understanding! Masks are required for anyone age 2 and up.
Find out more »Family Storytime
The library is now offering in-person storytimes again for all ages. But to ensure the health and safety of everyone, we will be taking registration of up to 12 children. Sign up for this class will begin on April 7. Classes include stories, crafts, songs and other activities. We will also use social distancing when listening to stories and doing the craft. Thank you for your understanding! Masks are required for anyone age 2 and up.
Find out more »MakerSpace Office Hours
MakerSpace Office Hours allow makers and those who wish to join the Maker community to stop by and get assistance with the DIY projects and other questions. Staff will be in the MakerSpace during this time to offer a little more one-on-one time. Call ahead or drop by for help. Space may be limited to allow for social distancing, we will help as many people as we are able to during this time.
Find out more »Baby/Toddler Playtime
Parents and caregivers can let their little ones enjoy some playtime, while also enjoying the company of other adults at the same time. Age-appropriate toys and books will be made available for children in Programming Room A from 10-11 a.m. Sign up is required so as to limit the number of children and adults in the room. Sign-up will start on April 5.
Find out more »Adult & Teen Plant Night
Join us for some spring planting on the upstairs patio! Decorate an awesome ceramic planter and then plant a succulent to take home. Free and open to ages Adults & Teens. Registration required.
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