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Join us for upcoming events, classes and programs at Jasper County Public Library! Most events are free and open to the public. Registration required where noted. Please view our Board Meeting Dates.

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Combat Coffee
9:30-11 am
 Combat Coffee
Monday, Feb. 17, 9:30-11 am
Rensselaer
Community Veterans are invited to join us for this opportunity for fellowship and obtaining resources in an effort to build a strong network among area Vets. Combat Coffee is a casual environment in which Veterans can connect through coffee, conversation, and camaraderie.

or call 219-866-5881.
Preschool STEM
10am
 Preschool STEM
Monday, Feb. 17, 10am
DeMotte
Come and enjoy a morning of fun and exploration as we celebrate President's Day!
Friends of the Library Quarterly Meeting
6 pm
Friends of the Library Quarterly Meeting
Monday, Feb. 17, 6 pm
Rensselaer
*annual dues only $3 individual, $5 for familyregistration not required, limit: 45Please support your LIBRARY by joining today!
The Dark and Stormy Night Book Club
6pm
The Dark and Stormy Night Book Club
Monday, Feb. 17, 6pm
DeMotte
Join us as we discuss the spine-tingling true crime story "Hell's Princess: The Mystery of Belle Gunness, Butcher of Men' by Harold Schechter.
Crochet Group
6pm
 Crochet Group
Monday, Feb. 17, 6pm
DeMotte
Bring your projects to work on, or bring a hook and yarn if you'd like to learn the basics.
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Storytime
10 am
 Storytime
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 10 am
Rensselaer
Join us at the Rensselaer Library for Storytime! We will have stories, fingerplays, and other activities. 

or call 219-866-5881.
Story Time
2:30pm
 Story Time
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2:30pm
(Tuesdays, February 4th-25th, 2:30pm)

Wheatfield
for preschoolers ages 3-5

or call 219-956-3774.
’Bookies’ Discussion
6pm
’Bookies’ Discussion
Tuesday, Feb. 18, 6pm
DeMotte
We will be discussing 'Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet' by Jamie Ford.
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Toddler Time
10am
 Toddler Time
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 10am
DeMotte
Join us for a morning of stories, activities and crafting!

or call 219-987-2221.
Story Time
11am
 Story Time
Wednesday, Feb. 19, 11am
(Wednesdays, February 5th-26th, 11am)

Wheatfield
for preschoolers ages 3-5

or call 219-956-3774.
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Dungeons and Dragons
3:30-5:30 pm
 Dungeons and Dragons
Thursday, Feb. 20, 3:30-5:30 pm
Rensselaer
Join us at the Rensselaer Library for a session of Dungeons and Dragons. This is a free program for 6th graders to adults. Please register.

or call 219-866-5881.
Third Thursday
4-5 pm
 Third Thursday
Thursday, Feb. 20, 4-5 pm
Rensselaer
Ages K-5th grade are invited to the Rensselaer Library for Third Thursday! We will have building blocks and an assortment of games and puzzles!

or call 219-866-5881.
STEM
4:30pm
 STEM
Thursday, Feb. 20, 4:30pm
DeMotte
Come and help us celebrate President's Day with STEM!

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Fabulous Friday
2 pm
 Fabulous Friday
Friday, Feb. 21, 2 pm
Rensselaer
All ages are invited to the Rensselaer Library for Fabulous Friday! This program is for individuals with developmental disabilities. We will read a story of two and provide a craft.

or call 219-866-5881.
Historical Program: The American Civil War vs. The Vietnam Civil War
6:00 pm
Historical Program: The American Civil War vs. The Vietnam Civil War
Friday, Feb. 21, 6:00 pm
Wheatfield
Join us as Bill Taylor, author of the best selling book On Full Automatic: Surviving 13 Months in Vetnam, talks to us and compares the two civil wars. Comparing tactics, politics, soldiers, weapons and sharing with us his own experiences and first hand knowledge of the times. Refreshments will be pr...read more

or call 219-956-3774.
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VR Bowling
2:30-4 pm
 VR Bowling
Saturday, Feb. 22, 2:30-4 pm
Rensselaer
Work on your hook shot with VR bowling. Other games may also be played.Come and play vr games with the Rensselaer Library’s two Meta Quest 2 VR headsets. Games available include mini golf, bowling, Beat Saber, Among Us and more.

or call 219-866-5881.
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Maker Monday
4pm
 Maker Monday
Monday, Feb. 24, 4pm
Wheatfield
for kids in grades K-8

or call 219-956-3774.
Quest Trekkers
5:30pm
 Quest Trekkers
Monday, Feb. 24, 5:30pm
DeMotte
We will be talking about the book 'Niagara Falls or Does It?' by Henry Winkler.

or call 219-987-2221.
Crochet Group
6pm
 Crochet Group
Monday, Feb. 24, 6pm
DeMotte
Bring your projects to work on, or bring a hook and yarn if you'd like to learn the basics.
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Story Time
2:30pm
 Story Time
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2:30pm
(Tuesdays, February 4th-25th, 2:30pm)

Wheatfield
for preschoolers ages 3-5

or call 219-956-3774.
Kahoot! Historical Facts Trivia
5 pm
 Kahoot! Historical Facts Trivia
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 5 pm
Rensselaer
Historical Facts Trivia using Kahoot! Bring a mobile device to participate! Prizes awarded - first place winner receives a gift card! Registration requested, Limit 20 teams,  Open to ages 18 and up unless accompanied by an adult. Contact Jenna at 219-866-5881 with questions.
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4th Wednesday Men’s Book Group
10 am
4th Wednesday Men’s Book Group
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 10 am
Rensselaer
The Men’s Book Club group was created for men, but anyone may join. We will be reading "Bewilderment" by Richard Powers

or call 219-866-5881.
Toddler Time
10am
 Toddler Time
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 10am
DeMotte
Join us for a morning of stories, activities and crafting!

or call 219-987-2221.
Story Time
11am
 Story Time
Wednesday, Feb. 26, 11am
(Wednesdays, February 5th-26th, 11am)

Wheatfield
for preschoolers ages 3-5

or call 219-956-3774.
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4th Thursday Book Group
1 pm
 4th Thursday Book Group
Thursday, Feb. 27, 1 pm
Rensselaer
Join us at the Rensselaer Library for the 4th Thursday Book Group! We will be reading "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt

or call 219-866-5881.
Lego
4pm
 Lego
Thursday, Feb. 27, 4pm
DeMotte
A hour of Lego imagination and creation!

or call 219-987-2221.
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