Adult Programs

Adult Programs

Food for Thought

cakeA monthly cooking group for busy adults to share recipes and cooking ideas. Bring a dish and the recipe to share with the group. Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at Sellersburg Library.

Sellersburg Library
Thursday, July 16 at 6-7 pm
topic: cakes


Celebrate the USA Turning 250 Years Old!

cowboysFamilies and children of all ages are welcome to join in the celebration at this Wild West Birthday Party featuring The Cowboy Posse. Activities include crafts, birthday cake, cowboy reenactments, stories and a cowboy meet & greet. Registration is required.

Henryville Library - Saturday, July 18* at 11 am - 1 pm
*rescheduled date


Tiny Art Show

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Come see the Tiny Art created by library patrons. Tiny snacks and drinks provided.

Drop in program.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Charlestown Library - Wednesday, July 22 at 5-7 pm
Sellersburg Library - Thursday, July 23 at 5-7 pm

Create Tiny Art

Everyone is welcome to pick up a tiny art canvas from one of our five library branches. Create your tiny art on the canvas using any medium (paint, crayon, fabric, paper, etc.). Bring your art to the library and it will be displayed until the Tiny Art Shows. All tiny art must be returned by July 17 to be in one of the Tiny Art Shows. Tiny canvas available June 1 - July 17 (while supplies last).


Register for programs on the library calendar or by calling the library.


My Book Publishing Journey - Author Talk

bookRick Parks, a 1976 graduate of New Washington High School, will offer a "writers talk" regarding the recent publication of his memoir, Sons of Other Fathers. The book presents the experiences he and his wife had in the adoption of their two sons in the 1990's. The writing, editing and revision processes will be discussed, as well as the challenges of signing with a publisher. No registration required!

New Washington Library
Saturday, August 1 at 10:00 - 11:00 am


Recipes to Share

saladIf you like to talk cookbooks, share recipes and sample new dishes, this group is for you. We share recipes and sample each other's dish. Meetings are the first Thursday of each month at Charlestown Library.

Charlestown Library - Thursday, August 6 at 10:00-11:00 am

topic: summer salads

upcoming topics: September 3 - apples; October 1 - an orange dish; November 5 - pasta; December 3 - cookie exchange


Crafty Creations

artCreate seasonal crafts using a variety of medium.

Project: string art vase.

Charlestown Library
Wednesday, August 12
6:00 - 7:00 pm

 


The Extra Special Social Club

logoA structured 1-hour program for individuals 18+ years old with intellectual developmental disabilities. Activities include reading a story, games and crafts. Come on in and join the fun! Meet new people. No registration required.

Charlestown Library
Friday, August 14 at 3-4 pm
This month Art Alliance of Southern Indiana will be doing an art workshop, part of their Unstoppable Program.

Summer Reading Club
June 1 - August 1

Summer Reading Club is for all ages.

dinasour reading

Adult can simply sign up and track the number of library books they read.

Register in-person at the library or through the free Beanstack App or on the Beanstack website.

Adult Prizes:
*The first 200 people to read 5 books will get a book themed notebook with pen.
*The first person at each branch to read 10 books will get a JayC gift card.

Adult Grand Prizes given at the end of the summer. All participants who read at least 1 book will be entered into a drawing for the following prizes: a bag of books for one person at each branch, a gift card to Xscape Movie Theatre and gift cards to various restaurants.


bookclubs

Romantasy Book Club

We discuss fantasy romance book. Meets the 1st Friday of each month.

bookA court of mist and fury
by Sarah J. Maas

Charlestown Library
Friday, August 7
6-7 pm

 

 

For the Love of Books

Discuss the monthly bookclub pick and share our love of reading. Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each month.

bookThe paradise problem
by Christina Lauren

Henryville Library
Thursday, July 16 

6:30 pm

 

 

The Cozy Mystery Bookclub

This bookclub features the cozy mystery genre. Meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of each month.

bookEvery time I go on vaction, someone dies
by Catherine Mack

Charlestown Library
Tuesday, July 21
6:30-7:30 pm

 

 

Coffee & Crime

Join us for a cup of coffee and an afternoon of fn discussing a true crime book. Meetings are the last Wednesday of each month.

Henryville Library
Wednesday, July 29
3-4:30 pm


Teen/Adult Crochet Club

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Bring your own crochet project to work on. Open to tweens/teens and adults.

No registration is required.

Sellersburg Library
on select Tuesdays at 5:30-6:30 pm
July 21
August 4 & 18