Adult Programs

Adult Programs

Journal Making - craft program

journalsLearn to make your own unique journal. The journals will have two signatures, a fabric spine and a button tie closure. All supplies provided. Everyone will take home their own journal.

For adults 16+. Registration is required. Register on the library calendar or by calling the library.

New Washington Library - Tuesday, September 17 at 6-7 pm
Sellersburg Library - Tuesday, September 24 at 6-7 pm


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.

foodSellersburg Library
Thursday, September 19 at 6-7 pm

topic:
Autumn's Bounty

Participants are encouraged to bring an autumn dish to share with the group. Be sure to bring a copy of the recipe.

upcoming date:
October 17 -
Scary Eats: made somthing you have been afraid to try 
November 21 - restaurant recreations


The Extra Special Social Club

This program is a structured social hour for adults 18+ with disabilities.
Activities include reading a story, games and crafts.

Come on in and join the fun! Meet new people. No registration required.

checkersCharlestown Library
Thursday, September 19 at 2-3 pm

theme: game day
read a story and play games


 

upcoming date:

Charlestown Library
Thursday, October 3
Special guest Christy Nunn and her dog Ted share information about therapy dogs. Parents/caregivers welcome!

Charlestown Library
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hursday, October 10 at 2-3 pm & 5:30-7 pm
All ages welcome to come play play bingo and eat snacks. Caregivers welcome.


Crafty Creations

A craft program for adults to create seasonal crafts using a variety of mediums! Meetings are monthly at Henryville and Charlestown. Space is limited.

card holder

Make a helping hands card holder.

Charlestown Library - Wednesday, October 9 at 6 pm

Henryville Library - Monday, October 14 at 2:30 pm

For adults 18+. Registration is required.
Register on the library calendar or by calling the library.


upcoming date:
Christmas Cards
Henryville Library - Monday, November 4 at 2:30 pm
Charlestown Library - Wednesday, November 13 at 6 pm
New Washington Library - Thursday, November 14 at 6 pm


Game Night Social

gamesEnjoy an evening with other adults playing classic games like dominos, card games, Apples to Apples and more!

Light snacks provided.
Registration is recommended.

Charlestown Library
Wednesday, October 23 at 6-8 pm


Diabetes 101

foodPurdue Extension will be hosting a program to teach about living and eating well while living with type 2 diabetes. Participants will aslo be invited to try a freshly-prepared, diabetic-friendly dessert! Wheather you are newly diagnosed or looking to refresh your knowledge, this class is designed to provide the tools you need to manage diabetes effectively.

Borden Library - Thursday, October 24 at 5-7 pm
Henryville Library - Tuesday, November 5, 5:30-7;30 pm
Charlestown Library - Wednesday, November 20 at 5:30-7:30 pm
Sellersburg Library - Tuesday, December 10 5:30-7:30 pm
New Washington Library - Thursday, December 12 at 5:30-7:30 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 at the first Thursday of each month at Charlestown Library.

foodCharlestown Library
Thursday, October 3 at 10:00-11:00 am

Topic: fall favorites

Participants are encouraged to bring a fall favorite dish. Everyone will get a copy of the recipes.

upcoming topics:
November 7 - appitizers
December 5 - cookie exchange

Teen/Adult Crochet Club

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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 5-6 pm

October 1, 15 & 27
November 5 & 19; December 17


bookclubs

Coffee & Crime

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

cultsThe next meeting:

Cults
by Max Cutler

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

October 30 - The Wager by David Grann
November 27 - Hell's Half-Acre by Susan Jonusas

 

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.

bookCrime and Punctuation
by Kaitlyn Dunnett

Charlestown Library
Tuesday, September 17
6:30-7:30 pm

 

 

October 15 - Dead men don't decorate by Cordy Abbott
November 12 - Murder by the Bookend by Laura Gail Black (2nd Tuesday)

For the Love of Books

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

bookThe next meeting:

The Great Alone
by Kristin Hannah

Henryville Library
Thursday, September 19
6:30 pm


October 24 - The House across the lake by Riley Sager (meeting will be at Tequila & Mexcal Mexican Restaurant, the 4th Thursday of the month
November 21 - Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros


book club

Share the book you are reading with the group. Open to students in 9th grade through college. Snacks are provided.

New Washington Library
select Tuesdays at 5-6 pm

September 24
October 22, November 12