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Craft Time @ JCHS

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, 13-18

Unwind in the middle of the school day. During all 4 lunches, head to the High School library to make a quick and easy craft. All supplies are provided.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, 13-18
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Unwind in the middle of the school day. During all 4 lunches, head to the High School library to make a quick and easy craft. All supplies are provided.

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Center Craft Hour

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at The Center in North Vernon this month as we make a pretty flower trellis out of paint sticks. All materials will be furnished by the Jennings County Public Library.

 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Join us at The Center in North Vernon this month as we make a pretty flower trellis out of paint sticks. All materials will be furnished by the Jennings County Public Library.

 

Free Open Gym and Games

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 8:00pm
VRC Gym and Stage at Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Purpose of Meeting:

Free to all, Open Gym and GamesBasketball, Pickleball, Kickball, Game Room and more.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Room: VRC Gym and Stage
Purpose of Meeting

Free to all, Open Gym and Games

Basketball, Pickleball, Kickball, Game Room and more.

JCPL Board Meeting

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 4:15pm - 8:15pm
Conference Room 4 at Jennings County Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Monthly Meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Jennings County Public Library
Room: Conference Room 4
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Meeting

MU Soccer Practice

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
VRC Soccer Field at Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Purpose of Meeting:

Regular Soccer Practice

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Room: VRC Soccer Field
Purpose of Meeting

Regular Soccer Practice

This event is in the "Adults" group

The Nine-Tailed Manga Club | An Adult Manga Book Club

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room 2 at Jennings County Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Ever finish a manga chapter and think, “I need someone to talk about this with”? The Nine-Tailed Manga Club is a space just for adult manga fans to read, discuss, and celebrate their favorite stories together.

Library Branch: Jennings County Public Library
Room: Conference Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Ever finish a manga chapter and think, “I need someone to talk about this with”? The Nine-Tailed Manga Club is a space just for adult manga fans to read, discuss, and celebrate their favorite stories together.

Open pickleball $5.00 per person

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 8:00am - 11:00am
VRC Gym only at Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Purpose of Meeting:

Open pickleball for everyone. 2 courts, $5.00 per person. 

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Room: VRC Gym only
Purpose of Meeting

Open pickleball for everyone. 

2 courts, $5.00 per person. 

MU Soccer Practice

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
VRC Soccer Field at Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Purpose of Meeting:

Regular Soccer Practice

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Room: VRC Soccer Field
Purpose of Meeting

Regular Soccer Practice

This event is in the "Adults" group

Hearts in the Dark Book Club

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room 4 at Jennings County Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Hello romance readers! Welcome to JCPL's Hearts in the Dark Book Club!

Every month we will read a different romance book geared toward a specific romance genre/trope. 

Library Branch: Jennings County Public Library
Room: Conference Room 4
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Hello romance readers! Welcome to JCPL's Hearts in the Dark Book Club!

Every month we will read a different romance book geared toward a specific romance genre/trope. 

League practice basketball

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
VRC Gym only at Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Purpose of Meeting:

Practice for church league basketball 

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Room: VRC Gym only
Purpose of Meeting

Practice for church league basketball 

Vernon Town Meeting

Thursday, May 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 9:30pm
VRC Government Room at Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Purpose of Meeting:

monthly town meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Room: VRC Government Room
Purpose of Meeting

monthly town meeting

This event is in the "3-5" group

Wild Things Storytime

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Jennings County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
3-5

Join us for nursery rhymes, a story and a craft at Wild Things Storytime!

Library Branch: Jennings County Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: 3-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for nursery rhymes, a story and a craft at Wild Things Storytime!

Disclaimer(s)

Accompany Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.

Gym maintenance

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 9:00pm
VRC Gym and Stage at Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Purpose of Meeting:

Maintenance 

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Room: VRC Gym and Stage
Purpose of Meeting

Maintenance 

Vernon Moves Community health fair

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
VRC Gym and Stage at Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Purpose of Meeting:

Jennings County health deptCommunity health fair

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Room: VRC Gym and Stage
Purpose of Meeting

Jennings County health dept

Community health fair

MU Soccer Game

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
VRC Soccer Field at Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Purpose of Meeting:

Afternoon Soccer Games

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Room: VRC Soccer Field
Purpose of Meeting

Afternoon Soccer Games

Tucker Wathen Corn Hole Benefit

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 7:00pm
VRC Gym and Stage at Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Purpose of Meeting:

Benefit for Tucker Wathen . He is 12 and been diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor. We are doing this to help with expenses.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Room: VRC Gym and Stage
Purpose of Meeting

Benefit for Tucker Wathen . He is 12 and been diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor. We are doing this to help with expenses.

MU Soccer Game

Sunday, May 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
VRC Soccer Field at Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Purpose of Meeting:

Afternoon Soccer Games

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Room: VRC Soccer Field
Purpose of Meeting

Afternoon Soccer Games

Open pickleball $5.00 per person

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 8:00am - 11:00am
VRC Gym only at Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Purpose of Meeting:

Open pickleball for everyone. 2 courts, $5.00 per person. 

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Room: VRC Gym only
Purpose of Meeting

Open pickleball for everyone. 

2 courts, $5.00 per person. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Tea & A Book

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Please join us at the Brick Street Restaurant for a cup of tea, or coffee or maybe even breakfast as we discuss this month's book, High Tea and Misdemeanors by Laura Childs.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Please join us at the Brick Street Restaurant for a cup of tea, or coffee or maybe even breakfast as we discuss this month's book, High Tea and Misdemeanors by Laura Childs.

This event is in the "0-2" group
This event is in the "3-5" group

Storytime at Vernon Branch

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Butler Stott Crowe Branch
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
0-2, 3-5

Join Miss Katie for a storytime! We will read a book, sing some songs, and kids 3-5 will be given an easy craft that can either be completed there or at home. 

Library Branch: Butler Stott Crowe Branch
Age Group: 0-2, 3-5
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join Miss Katie for a storytime! We will read a book, sing some songs, and kids 3-5 will be given an easy craft that can either be completed there or at home. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompany Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop-offs will not be permitted.
This event is in the "0-2" group
This event is in the "3-5" group

Mommy & Me Craft at the Vernon Branch

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
VRC Stage Only at Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
0-2, 3-5

This craft is for the little ones and their rawr-some grown-ups right after our storytime.  No registrtaion needed. The craft starts right after storytime. If you have any questions please contact Katie.

Library Branch: Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Room: VRC Stage Only
Age Group: 0-2, 3-5
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This craft is for the little ones and their rawr-some grown-ups right after our storytime.  No registrtaion needed. The craft starts right after storytime. If you have any questions please contact Katie.

MU Soccer Practice

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
VRC Soccer Field at Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Purpose of Meeting:

Regular Soccer Practice

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Room: VRC Soccer Field
Purpose of Meeting

Regular Soccer Practice

This event is in the "Adults" group

Adult Commander Nights | Magic: The Gathering

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Conference Room 2 at Jennings County Public Library
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Adults

Bring your own Commander deck and play with other MTG players in our community! Don’t have a place for you and your friends to meet to play MTG? This is a great space for you and your friends to play! 

Library Branch: Jennings County Public Library
Room: Conference Room 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

Bring your own Commander deck and play with other MTG players in our community! Don’t have a place for you and your friends to meet to play MTG? This is a great space for you and your friends to play! 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Wow bus @ Boys and girls club - CSL

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
WOW Bus
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone

The Wow bus will be available to the kids of the Boys and Girls Club in CSL

Offsite Event
Library Branch: WOW Bus
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Wow bus will be available to the kids of the Boys and Girls Club in CSL