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Wow bus @ CSL Bait Shack

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:45pm
WOW Bus
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
Everyone

The WOW Bus will be at the CSL Bait Shack. During this time, patrons will have the opportunity to check out materials and sign up for library cards. 

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

The WOW Bus will be at the CSL Bait Shack. During this time, patrons will have the opportunity to check out materials and sign up for library cards. 

Mitchell Basketball Practice

Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
VRC Gym only at Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Purpose of Meeting:

Recurring Sunday Basketball Practice

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

Recurring Sunday Basketball Practice

Closed for Memorial Day

All Day
Jennings County Public Library, WOW Bus, Butler Stott Crowe Branch, Off Site

All Jennings County branches and the WOW Bus will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

Closing
Branches:
Jennings County Public Library, WOW Bus, Butler Stott Crowe Branch, Off Site
Description:

All Jennings County branches and the WOW Bus will be closed on Monday, May 25th in observance of Memorial Day.

Open pickleball $5.00 per person

Monday, May 25, 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

Monday, May 25, 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

This Ol' Lamb - Book Club

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Come to The Center in North Vernon as we discuss this month's book, The Potting Shed Murder  by Paula Sutton.

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

Come to The Center in North Vernon as we discuss this month's book, The Potting Shed Murder  by Paula Sutton.

Larry Paul Basketball

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
VRC Gym only at Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Purpose of Meeting:

Basketball practice 

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

Basketball practice 

MU Soccer Practice

Tuesday, May 26, 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 "Children" group
This event is in the "3-5" group

Wild Things Storytime

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Jennings County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Children, 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: Children, 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.
This event is in the "5-8" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "9-12" group

S.T.E.M Club

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Children's Program Room at Jennings County Public Library
Program Type:
STEM
Age Group:
5-8, Tweens, 9-12

S.T.E.M. Club offers children to participate in activities exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics!

Library Branch: Jennings County Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: 5-8, Tweens, 9-12
Program Type: STEM
Event Details:

S.T.E.M. Club offers children to participate in activities exploring Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics!

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 "Babies" group
This event is in the "0-2" group

Books and Babies

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Children's Program Room at Jennings County Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies, 0-2

Storytime offers littles a chance to learn valuable early literacy skills that will support them not only as they learn to read, but forever as lifelong learners!

Library Branch: Jennings County Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Babies, 0-2
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Storytime offers littles a chance to learn valuable early literacy skills that will support them not only as they learn to read, but forever as lifelong learners!

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

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Program Room at Jennings County Public Library
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: Jennings County Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
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.

 

Free Open Gym and Games

Wednesday, May 27, 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.

MU Soccer Practice

Wednesday, May 27, 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

DIY Candles

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Lab at Jennings County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Join us in making candles! 

They will need 24 hours to settle and harden. You can either take it home after the program or come back the next day to pick it up!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jennings County Public Library
Room: Library Lab
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in making candles! 

They will need 24 hours to settle and harden. You can either take it home after the program or come back the next day to pick it up!

Open pickleball $5.00 per person

Thursday, May 28, 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 "5-8" group
This event is in the "Tweens" group
This event is in the "9-12" group
This event is in the "Teens" group

Boys and Girls Club of Hayden

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 4:15pm - 5:15pm
WOW Bus
Program Type:
Other
Age Group:
5-8, Tweens, 9-12, Teens

wow bus will be at boys and girls club of hayden

Offsite Event
Library Branch: WOW Bus
Age Group: 5-8, Tweens, 9-12, Teens
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

wow bus will be at boys and girls club of hayden

MU Soccer Practice

Thursday, May 28, 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 "Tweens" group

Tween Time

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library Lab at Jennings County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens

Patrons age 9-12 are invited to join Katie to make dino keychains. Registration is not required for this session of Tween Time. If you have any questions please contact Katie.

Library Branch: Jennings County Public Library
Room: Library Lab
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Patrons age 9-12 are invited to join Katie to make dino keychains. Registration is not required for this session of Tween Time. If you have any questions please contact Katie.

This event is in the "Teens" group
This event is in the "13-18" group

CrafTeen | Bob Ross Paint-a-Long

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room 3 at Jennings County Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, 13-18

Come by and paint along to a Bob Ross video with us! Whether you're an amazing painter or prone to 'Happy Little Accidents', teens are welcome to register and join us!

All supplies are provided.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jennings County Public Library
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Teens, 13-18
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come by and paint along to a Bob Ross video with us! Whether you're an amazing painter or prone to 'Happy Little Accidents', teens are welcome to register and join us!

All supplies are provided.

League practice basketball

Thursday, May 28, 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 

This event is in the "3-5" group

Wild Things Storytime

Friday, May 29, 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 with special guest, Deidre Wagner, from Purdue Extension.

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 with special guest, Deidre Wagner, from Purdue Extension.

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 "Everyone" group

Outdoor Movie Night: The Land Before Time

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 8:45pm - 10:00pm
Jennings County Public Library
Program Type:
Outdoor movie
Age Group:
Everyone

Join us for a dino-tastic outdoor movie featuring the beloved classic The Land Before Time. Registration opens on May 1 and closes on May 28th at 9:00 PM. Registration is appreciated but not required.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Jennings County Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Outdoor movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a dino-tastic outdoor movie featuring the beloved classic The Land Before Time. Registration opens on May 1 and closes on May 28th at 9:00 PM. Registration is appreciated but not required.

Mrs

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
VRC Gym and Stage at Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Purpose of Meeting:

Graduation party

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

Graduation party