Adult Programs

Adult Programs

Hamilton Watch & Sing-a-Long Party

hamilton watch partyJoin us as we sing all of the Hamilton movie together!

Registration required. Open to all ages. Kids under 4th grade must have adult supervision. Popcorn provided.

Sellersburg Library - Monday, June 29 at 5-8 pm
Charlestown Library - Tuesday, June 30 at 5-8 pm

Henryville Library - Thursday, July 9 at 5-8 pm


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


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, June 27 at 11 am - 1 pm


Happy Birthday America!

America 250America is turning 250 years old this year! Join in the celebration of our country's birthday with cake, crafts and games.

No registration is required.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

New Washington Library - Monday, June 29 at 2-3:30 pm
Borden Library - Tuesday, June 30 at 2-3:30 pm
Sellersburg Library - Wednesday, July 1 at 2-3:30 pm
Charlestown Library - Thursday, July 2 at 2-3:30 pm


Create Tiny Art

artEveryone 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).

Tiny Art Show

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


Recipes to Share

fudgeIf 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, July 2 at 10:00-11:00 am

topic: Red, White and Blue to celebrate America's 250th birthday!

upcoming topics: August 6 - summer sald; September 3 - apples; October 1 - an orange dish; November 5 - pasta; December 3 - cookie exchange


Borden Buddies: Colonial Throwback

colonial houseEver wondered what it was like to live 250 years ago? Visit the Borden Library and learn how to make butter, play colonial children's games and more! For all ages.

Registration is required.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Borden Library
Tuesday, July 7 at 3:30-4:30 pm


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


The Extra Special Social Club

dinosaurA 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 - Thursday, July 9 at 3-4 pm
topic: dinosaurs


Fossils of Southern Indiana

fossilsJoin naturalist Jeremy Beavin for this fun hands-on program all about fossils found in Southern Indiana. This program is great fun for adults and children ages 8 and up.

Registration is required.

Charlestown Library
Thursday, July 9 at 6 pm


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

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 reformatory
by Tananarive Due

Meeting at Goodfella's Pizza in Henryville 
Thursday, June 18 

6:30 pm



upcoming: July 16 - The paradise problem
 

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, June 24
3-4:30 pm

upcoming: July 29


Teen/Adult Crochet Club

yarn

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
June 23; July 7 & 21
August 4 & 18