May the Fourth be with you! Celebrate the most wonderful day of the year with other Star Wars fans! Pour yourself a glass of Yoda Soda and hang out with us for Kahoot Trivia and other Star Wars activities. The Force is strong in this event. Don't miss it! For kids in 6th grade and up. Registration is appreciated for planning purposes.
Join fellow local book lovers to discuss great books and enjoy lively conversation. Books are available at the Circulation Desk one month in advance while supplies last. Thursday Night Book Club meets in person at JPL and online via Zoom.
Are you a student in 8th through 12th grade looking to make a difference in your community? Join our VolunTEEN program at JPL! On the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month, from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m., you can volunteer to help with tasks that support our youth events. Volunteers will help prepare crafts and activities for library programs and assist with various tasks throughout the library.
Join us for Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a six-session series designed to help you care for yourself while caring for someone else. This evidence-based program provides practical skills and strategies to reduce stress, improve self-care, and enhance your ability to support your loved one. By prioritizing your own health and well-being, you become a stronger, more effective caregiver.
Enjoy a relaxing craft time just for adults! Join us for a fun and simple craft where you’ll be shown the steps and given hands on help as you create a unique item to take home. All materials are provided, and the program is free! Registration is required and begins Friday, May 1 at 9:00am.
We need your help this summer! Volunteers will help distribute summer reading materials and prizes. After attending a training session, volunteers will receive a link to sign up for times to work. You only need to attend ONE training session to be eligible to volunteer.
Event Details If you like to read and talk about graphic novels, this club is for you. Join us for discussion and activities related to this month’s book, Plain Jane and the Mermaid by Vera Brosgol. If you need a copy of the book, please come to the Children’s Desk and check out a book club copy! We have 15 copies available (while supplies last). If all copies are loaned out, you can still register and find a circulating copy, use a digital version, or borrow from another library. For ages 8-12.
Program description: Curious about Mah Jong? Join us for a hands-on introduction to this classic tile-based game of strategy, skill, and a little bit of luck! Whether you're completely new or just need a refresher, this beginner-friendly program will walk you through the basics of American Mah Jong, including:
Join us as we partner with Tippi Toes for this FREE fun, high-energy dance class! Music, movement, balance and the basic dance steps will be introduced in a friendly and positive way. Tippi Toes instructors will keep the music and curriculum moving along in a way that is exciting and engaging for children pre-k through 2nd grade, but siblings can come, too.
Each Friday we will provide a different fun, hands-on, screen-free craft project or activity to take home and enjoy! Available at the Children's Desk during library hours while supplies last. This week you can make a fun dragonfly out of pipe cleaners, googly eyes, and popsicle sticks!
Join JPL's Anime Club each week for Japanese snacks, anime trivia, and art projects! All fans welcome! Registration is not required, but it is appreciated for planning purposes. You will receive reminder emails about meetings if you register.