Adult Programs

Adult Programs

Food for Thought

A 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.

spaghettiSellersburg Library
Thursday, June 19
6-7 pm

topic: movie meal - bring a dish inspired by a movie
 

upcoming: July 17 - citrus


The Extra Special Social Club
Color Our World

paintingA structured 1 hour program for individuals 13+ 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, June 19 at 3 pm
Create our own town! & read Colors Versus Shapes by Mike Boldt

Mini Canvas Art & read The Dot by Peter Reynolds
Thursday, July 3 at 3 pm

Paint with watercolors & read A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni
Thursday, July 17 at 3 pm


Bookend Painting

bookendsDrop by and paint a bookend for the library. All materials provided.

Open to all ages. Registration not required.

Sellersburg Library
Tuesday, June 24
drop in any time from 2:30-4:30 pm


Teen & Adult Open Art Night

paintCrafts from previous Crafty Creations programs will be available. Or you can work on your Tiny Art canvas for our Tiny Art Show. Or bring your own craft to work on.

No registration required.

Charlestown Library
Wednesday, July 9
4:00-7:30 pm


Recipes to Share

If 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.

piesCharlestown Library
Thursday, July 3 at 10:00-11:00 am

Topic: PIES

Get creative and make a pie. We will sample each other creations. Bring a copy of your recipe.

upcoming topics: August 7 - corn, September 4 - squash, October 2 - dessert day, November 6 - Thanksgiving try outs, December 4 - cookie exchange


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


Glow in the Dark Party

neonThe library will celebrate the color NEON this summer with our glow in the dark party. This event will feature crafts, stories, treats, games and more.

This is a drop-in family event and no registration is required.

Charlestown Library
Friday, July 11 drop in between 10 am - 12 pm


Tie Dye Party

tie dyeHenryville Library will be hosting a tie dye party.

All ages are welcome to attend.
Registration is required.
Children 10 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Participants must bring their own white shirt or socks.

Henryville Library
Monday, July 21 at 4:30-6:00 pm


Viva Art Canvas Painting

paintings

Join us for a fun night with Viva Art for guided canvas painting!
All materials provided.

Registration is required. For adults 18+ only.
Due to limited availability, each participant can register for only one class.
Please arrive 15 minutes early to ensure everyone is set up and ready to go.

Henryville Library - Tuesday, June 10 at 6-8pm
Sellersburg Library - Wednesday, June 11 at 6-8pm
New Washington Library - Thursday, June 12 at 6-8pm

color our world

Summer Reading Club
June 1 - August 1

Simply sign up and keep track of the number of books you read. You may read or listen to any adult material you want, as long as it comes from the library! Adults aged 18+ who sign up are eligible to earn some great prizes!

See the Summer Reading Club page for all the details on sign up and prizes.


Teen & Adult Tiny Art

eisleJoin us in coloring our world by creating your own masterpiece!

Use any method of art you want, as long as it fits a 6"x6" area. You may pick up your mini canvas at any branch starting June 2.

Return your art to your branch by July 18. Art will be on display at your local library branch until our Tiny Art Show at Charlestown Library on July 24.

Tiny Art Show
Charlestown Library
Thursday, July 24 from 5-7 pm


Teen/Adult Crochet Club

yarn

Teens and adults are welcome to join & crochet with us. All new members will receive a basic crochet kit or bring your project.

Sellersburg Library
on select Tuesdays at 5:30-6:30 pm

June 24; July 22


bookclubs

Borden Books & Banter

booksNEW book club!
Adults can bring their latest read and we will discuss them with snacks and drinks. Registration is highly encouraged.

Borden Library
6-7 pm last Tuesday of the month
Tuesday, June 24
Tuesday, July 29

Romantasy Book Club

NEW book club!
Do you enjoy fantasy and romance? Need someone to discuss it with? Join our Romantasy Book Club. Meeting will be the first Friday of each month.

no meeting in July

Charlestown Library
Friday, August 1

6-7 pm

For the Love of Books

Adults can come share their love of reading books with others. Meetings are monthly at Henryville Library.

bookThe Wizards Guide to Defensive Baking by T. Kingfisher

**Meeting at Goodfella Pizza in Henryville 

Thursday, June 19
at 6:30 pm

upcoming: July 17: The Story She Left Behind

Coffee & Crime

A book club all about true crime. Join us for a cup of coffee and an afternoon of fun discussing our true crime book of the month at Henryville Library.

bookThe house of my mother
by Shair Franke

Henryville Library
Wednesday, June 25
3:00-4:30 pm

 

upcoming: July 30 - The menendez Murders by Robert Rand

The Cozy Mystery Bookclub

Enjoy a fun read that engages your mind and entertains. This bookclub features the cozy mystery genre. Meetings are monthly at Charlestown Library.

**no program in June**

books

Charlestown Library
Tuesday, July 15
6:30 pm

Reserved for Murder by Victoria Glbert