So, What’s New This Spring?

New DVDs

321 Penguins; the Complete TV Series

Empire: The Complete

Second Season

Game of Thrones: The Complete Sixth Season

The Girl on the Train

The Great Gilly Hopkins

Harley and the Davidsons

Inferno

The Legend of Tarzan

The Librarians: Seasons 1 & 2

The Light Between the Oceans

The Man Who Knew Infinity

New Books on CD

New Non-fiction

Chasing the Dime by Michael Connelly

The Defense: A Novel by Steve Cavanaugh

Eye of the Beholder by Lowell Cauffiel

I’ll Take You There

by Wally Lamb

Law and Disorder by Heather Graham

Love Bears All Things

by Beth Wiseman

Presence: Bringing Your Boldest Self to Your Biggest Challenges by Amy Cuddy Indian Battle Sites in Indiana by Alan McPherson Nature Walks in the Indiana Dunes by Alan McPherson Dinner With Edward: A Story of an Unexpected Friendship by Isabel Vincent Evicted: Poverty and Profit in the American City by Matthew Desmond Lit Up: One Reporter, Three Schools, Twenty Four Books That Can Change Lives by David Denby

Just for Teens: Books on CD!

Challenger Deep by Neal Shusterman

Empire of Storms by Sarah J. Maas

Heir of Fire

by Sarah J. Maas

What Light by Jay Asher

An Obvious Fact by Craig Johnson

Humans Bow Down by James Patterson

Arizona Wild by Linda Lael Miller

JCPL is celebrating National

Library Week with a variety of programs & giveaways. First sponsored in 1958, this yearly event is a national observance sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) and libraries across the country each April. For info, contact your local branch of JCPL or visit us online at

www.myjcpl.org.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 29 @ 2 pm, and join us at the Wheatfield Library for a piano/musical concert by Matthew Ball, the “Boogie

Woogie Kid.” This free program is open to all ages. Call the library or go online at

www.myjcpl.org for info.

Jasper County Public Library joins libraries in schools, campuses and communities nationwide in celebrating the many ways libraries are transforming their communities every day through the services and invaluable expertise they offer. April 9-15 is National Library Week, a time to highlight the changing role of libraries, librarians and library workers. Libraries aren’t only a place of quiet study, but also creative and engaging community centers where people can collaborate using new technologies, learn how to use new technologies, or even build a

robot.

Libraries of all types are evolving to meet the needs of the communities they serve. Elected officials, small business owners, students and the public depend upon libraries and their resources to address the needs of their communities. By providing such resources as e-books, technology classes, materials for English-language learners, or programs for job seekers,

libraries and librarians transform communities.

JCPL is transforming by providing digital access cards to students, one-on-one assistance with electronic devices, and digitized local history materials. Libraries also offer something unique to their communities; the expertise of individual librarians who assist patrons in using increasingly complex technology and sorting through the overwhelming mass of information bombarding today’s digital society. This is especially crucial when access to reliable and trustworthy data is more important than ever.

Transform Your Ideas About the Library! Celebrate National Library Week!

J a s p e r C o u n t y P u b l i c L i b r a r y

“ I n f o r m , E n r i c h , E m p o w e r ”

Government Resources: JCPL Databases of the Month

Need tax forms? Looking for your local legislator? Need to look up part of the Indiana Code or Indiana Constitution? Need to register to vote, or find your township trustee? Turn to JCPL’s Government Resource Collection for these answers and more. Learn more at

http://www.myjcpl.org/databases/government.

April

2017

www.myjcpl.org

Rensselaer Library (219) 866-5881

DeMotte Library (219) 987-2221

Wheatfield Library (219) 956-3774

Director:

Patty Stringfellow

JCPL Board of Trustees:

Jody Melton

Deana George

Natalie Waling

Mark Heinig

Janelle Harper

Kevin Kaluf

Janet Umlauf

Inside This Issue:

1—Celebrate National Library Week @ JCPL 2 & 3—Calendar of events 4—What’s New @ JCPL Insert—JCPL programs @ a glance

“The library embraces the entire community, offering unlimited opportunities for personal growth and lifelong learning,” said JCPL Director, Patty Stringfellow.

Boogie Woogie Kid, Matthew Ball

2 3 W—Health Screenings, 10 am W—Toddler Time, 10 am D—Magnificent Monday, 10 am D—Computer Help, 2 pm D—Yogalates, 5:30 pm

4 D—Health Screenings, 9:30 am R—Story Time, 10 am D—Jr. Scribes Meeting, 6 pm

5 D—Mother Goose on the Loose, 10 am D—The Gathering, Knit/Crochet Meeting, 12:30 pm

9 10 D—Friends of the Library Book Sale, 9-8 W—Toddler Time, 10 am

11 D—Friends of the Library Book Sale, 9-8 R—Story Time, 10 am W—Book Discussion, 1 pm R—Teen Make it Take it, 4 pm R—Tuesday Night Movie, 5:30 pm

12 D—Friends of the Library Book Sale, 9-6 D—Mother Goose on the Loose, 10 am D—The Gathering, Knit/Crochet Meeting, 12:30 pm R—Genealogy Help, 6 pm

16 17 W—Toddler Time, 10 am D—Computer Help, 2 pm D—Yogalates, 5:30 pm

18 R—Story Time, 10 am D—Adult Book Discussion, 2 & 7 pm

19 D—Mother Goose on the Loose, 10 am D—The Gathering, Knit/Crochet Meeting, 12:30 pm

23 30

24 W—Toddler Time, 10 am W—Books ‘n Coffee Club, 2 pm R—Money Saving Apps, 2 pm W—Maker Monday, 4 pm R—Color Your Stress Away/UFO Program, 5:30 pm D--Yogalates, 5:30 pm D—Nature Photos & Poetry by Dr. Barb Lucas, 6:30 pm

25 W—Friends of the Library Meeting, 1 pm

W—Grades 2-5 Book Discussion, 4 pm R—Create With Legos, 5 pm R—Computer & Tablet Q & A, 2 & 6 pm

26 D—Mother Goose on the Loose, 10 am R—Blood Pressure Screenings, 10 am R—NWICA Meeting, 10 am R—Men’s Book Discussion, 10 am D—The Gathering, Knit/Crochet Meeting, 12:30 pm R—Online Shopping Help, 2 pm R—Anime Club Meeting, 5:30 pm

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday

Register @ www.myjcpl.org/events

National Library Week is April 9-15. Celebrate with your local branch of JCPL, where there will be a coloring contest for kids and daily prize giveaways!

DeMotte Library invites you to bring your gently used puzzles and exchange them for others during the month of April. Bring a puzzle, take a puzzle. Simple!

1

Mother Goose on the Loose,

The Gathering, Knit/Crochet Meeting, 12:30 pm

6 R—Story Time, 6 pm 7 W—Easter Family Fun Night, 6 pm 8 D—Friends of the Library Book Sale, 9-5

D—Spectacular Saturday, 2 pm

Friends of the Library Book Sale,

Mother Goose on the Loose,

The Gathering, Knit/Crochet Meeting, 12:30 pm

Genealogy Help, 6 pm

13 D—Friends of the Library Book Sale, 9-8 W—After School Program 4 pm R—Story Time, 6 pm

14 D—Friends of the Library Book Sale, 9-5

15 D—Friends of the Library Book Sale, 9-5

Mother Goose on the Loose,

The Gathering, Knit/Crochet Meeting, 12:30 pm

20 D—Brush Up With Susan, 9-4 R—Third Thursday Club, 4 pm D—Afternoon Adventure Program, 4 pm R—Story Time, 6 pm

21 22 R—Earth Day @ Brookside Park, 9-12 noon D—Library Lego, 10 am

Mother Goose on the Loose,

Blood Pressure Screenings,

NWICA Meeting, 10 am Men’s Book Discussion, 10 am The Gathering, Knit/Crochet

Meeting, 12:30 pm Online Shopping Help, 2 pm Anime Club Meeting, 5:30 pm

27 W—Morning Movie Presentation, 10 am R—Fourth Thursday Adult Book Discussion, 1 pm W—Teen Book Discussion, 4 pm

28 W—Cupcake Decorating 101, 6 pm 29 W—CPR Class, 9-12 noon W—Boogie Woogie Kid, Matthew Ball, 2 pm

Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

zzle, take a puzzle. Simple!

What’s Happening? JCPL Adult Program Lineup @ A Glance

—Puzzle Exchange during April, DeMotte Library; Bring your gently used puzzles and exchange them for others.

—Health Screenings, Mon., Apr. 3, 10-10:45 am, Wheatfield Library; Clinical Home Health Care of DeMotte will

provide free blood pressure and glucose screenings, as well as $5 total cholesterol screenings. No appointment needed.

—Yogalates, each Mon., Apr. 3, 17, & 24, 5:30-6:30 pm, DeMotte Library; Adults invited to this free yogalates

class, taught by Becky Schultz. Bring a large towel or yoga mat. Call for details.

—Computer Help, Mon., Apr. 3, 2-4 pm, DeMotte Library; Bring your mobile device or laptop for basic, hands-on

help during these one-on-one sessions, by appointment only.

—Health Screenings, Tues., Apr. 4, 9:30-11 am, DeMotte Library; Free blood pressure and glucose screenings as

well as $5 total cholesterol screenings provided by Clinical Home Health Care of DeMotte. No appointment needed.

—The Gathering Knit/Crochet Group Meeting, each Wed., Apr. 5-26, 12:30-2:30 pm, DeMotte Library; Adults

invited to bring their current knit/crochet projects. Registration.

—Easter Family Fun Night, Fri., Apr. 7, 6-8 pm, Wheatfield Library; Free; all ages welcome to enjoy fun family

activities; photo booth, Easter egg hunt and more! Registration.

—Friends of the Library Spring Book Sale, Apr. 8-15, DeMotte Library; Held in the library‟s Story Time Room

during library hours, there will be a variety of books, magazines and audio to choose from.

—Adult Book Discussion, Tues., Apr. 11, 1 pm, Wheatfield Library; Adults invited to join in a review of „The

Secret Life of Violet Grant‟ by Beatriz Williams. Call to reserve your copy!

—Tuesday Night Movie, Tues., Apr. 11, 5:30 pm, Rensselaer Library; Teens & adults invited to enjoy a free, rated

PG-13 film starring Michael Fassbender. Registration.

—Genealogy Help, Wed., Apr. 12, 6-7:30 pm, Rensselaer Library; Teens & adults invited to this free help session

to learn about resources available for researching family history. No pre-registration required.

—Computer Help, Mon., Apr. 17, 2-4 pm, DeMotte Library; Bring your mobile device or laptop for basic, hand-

on, one-on-one assistance. By appointment only.

—Bookies of DeMotte Book Discussion, Tues., Apr. 18, 2 & 7 pm, DeMotte Library; Adults invited to review

„The Aviator‟s Wife‟ by Melanie Benjamin. Refreshments served. Call to reserve your copy!

—Brush Up With Susan Oil Painting Class, Thurs., Apr. 20, 9-4, DeMotte Library; Adults invited to create an oil

painting under the instruction of Susan Young. Cost: $55, includes materials. Registration.

—Books ‘n Coffee Club @ Somethin’s Brewing Coffee Shop in DeMotte, Mon., Apr. 24, 2-3 pm, Wheatfield

Library; Adults, gather for coffee and conversation at Somethin‟s Brewing Coffee House! Title, TBA.

—Color Your Stress Away/Unfinished Objects Program (UFO), Mon., Apr. 24, 5:30-7 pm, Rensselaer Library;

Bring your craft or coloring projects and enjoy some „you‟ time. Stay as little or long as you wish.. Registration.

—Nature Photo & Poems W/Barb Lucas, Mon., Apr. 24, 6:30 pm, DeMotte Library; Dr. Barb Lucas will share

bird photos and poetry, and discuss conservation to preserve wildlife. Free; open to all ages. Registration appreciated.

—Friends of the Library Meeting, Tues., Apr. 25, 1 pm, Wheatfield Library; All Friends members & new

members welcome!

—Money Saving Apps, Tues., Apr. 25, 2 pm, Rensselaer Library; Celebrate Money Smart Week learning how to

save money with these free apps. Registration.

—Computer & Tablet Q & A, Tues., Apr. 25, 2-3 OR 6-7 pm, Rensselaer Library; Bring your tablet or mobile

device, along with your questions during this free, informal session. All ages welcome.

—Men’s Book Group Meeting, Wed., Apr. 26, 10 am, Rensselaer Library; Everyone welcome to review

„American Scripture‟ by Pauline Maier. Call to reserve your copy.

—Health Screenings, Wed., Apr. 26, 10-11 am, Rensselaer Library; Adults invited to free blood pressure screen-

ings provided by Clinical Home Health Care on a first come, first served basis. No appointment needed.

—NWICA Community Resources, Wed., Apr. 26, 10-11 am, Rensselaer Library; Meet with a representative from

Northwest Community Action Corporation for help with housing, child care, jobs, etc. No appointment needed.

—Online Shopping Help, Wed., Apr. 26, 2 pm, Rensselaer Library; Be safe and save money shopping online

during this Money Smart Week Program. Free; registration.

—Anime Club, Wed., Apr. 26, 5:30 pm, Rensselaer Library; Free, open to ages 15 and up. Share your favorite

manga and anime. No registration required.

—Morning Movie Presentation, Thurs., Apr. 27, 10 am, Wheatfield Library; Adults invited to a free, rated PG-13

film. Registration.

—Fourth Thursday Book Discussion, Thurs., Apr. 27, 1 pm, Rensselaer Library; Join in a review of „Bruno,

Chief of Police‟ by Martin Walker. Call to reserve your copy.

—Cupcake Decorating 101, Fri., Apr. 28, 6-8 pm, Wheatfield Library; Learn to decorate cupcakes! Registration.

—CPR Class, Sat., Apr. 29, 9-12 noon, Wheatfield Library; Earn your CPR certification; $20 deposit, $20 balance

due at class. Registration.

—Matthew Ball Performs, Sat., Apr. 29, 2 pm, Wheatfield Library; Boogie Woogie Kid piano concert. Free; open

to all ages. Registration.

—Toddler Time for 2 Year Olds & Caregiver, each Monday, Apr. 3-24, 10-10:30 am, Wheatfield Library; Two

year olds and their caregivers invited to weekly sessions of stories, crafts & activities. Registration.

—Magnificent Monday, Mon., Apr. 3, 10 am, DeMotte Library; Open to individuals of all ages with

developmental disabilities, this month‟s theme is “Titanic.” Held in the library‟s West Meeting Room. Registration.

—Story Time for 2-5 Year Olds, each Tues., Apr. 4-18 @ 10 am OR each Thurs., Apr. 6-20 @ 6 pm, Rensselaer

Library; Ages 2-5 invited to hear stories and enjoy interactive play, socializing and activities. Registration.

—Jr. Scribes Writer’s Meeting, Tues., Apr. 4, 6-7 pm, DeMotte Library; Grades 3-12, bring your pen, pencil,

notebook and imagination for an evening of fun writing prompts & activities. Registration.

—Mother Goose on the Loose, each Wed., Apr. 5-26, 10-10:45 am, DeMotte Library; Ages 0-23 months of age,

along with their caregiver, are invited to enjoy stories, socializing and playtime. Registration.

—Spectacular Saturday (Bingo), Sat., Apr. 8, 2-4 pm, DeMotte Library; All ages invited to enjoy an afternoon of

Bingo in the library‟s Meeting Rooms. Registration.

—Teen Make it Take it, Tues., Apr. 11, 4-5 pm, Rensselaer Library; Grades 6-12 invited to use an old book as

their canvas as they create a painted masterpiece. Ideas & materials supplied. Registration.

—Easter After School Program, Thurs., Apr. 13, 4-5 pm, Wheatfield Library; Grades K-5 invited to celebrate

Easter with stories and crafts. Registration.

—Third Thursday Club Program, Thurs., Apr. 20, 4-5 pm, Rensselaer Library; Grades 1-5, come celebrate all

things „spring‟ during this afternoon program. Registration.

—Afternoon Adventure Program, Thurs., Apr. 20, 4-5 pm, DeMotte Library; Grades K-5 invited to hear „The

Boy Who Harnessed the Wind‟ during this “Wind” themed program. Enjoy crafts & snacks. Registration.

—Earth Day @ Brookside Park, Sat., Apr. 22, 9-12 noon, Rensselaer Library; All ages invited to visit the

Rensselaer Library‟s booth during the festivities, where there will be fun activities and prizes.

—Library Lego, Sat., Apr. 22, 10-11 am, DeMotte Library; Ages 4-14 are invited to create shapes out of Legos to

the story, “Ninja” by Aree Chung. Registration.

—Maker Monday, Mon., Apr. 24, 4-5 pm, Wheatfield library; Ages 7-14, get creative during this afternoon

program! Topic TBA. Registration.

—Grades 2-5 Book Discussion, Tues., Apr. 25, 4-5 pm, Wheatfield Library; Grades 2-5, join in a review of

„Babymouse‟ by Jennifer L. Holm. Copies available at the library‟s circulation desk. Registration.

—Create With Legos, Tues., Apr. 25, 5-6:30 pm, Rensselaer Library; All ages invited to make their best shapes

out of Legos during this evening program. Registration.

Spring Programs For Kids, Teens & ‘Tweens @ JCPL

Ages 3-11 invited to pick up a coloring sheet at their local branch of JCPL during National

Library Week, April 9-15, color & return to the library. Winners chosen on originality!