Upcoming Events

Featured Events

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Storytime at Vernon Branch

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Butler Stott Crowe Branch

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

0-2, 3-5
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. 

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Storytime at Vernon Branch

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Butler Stott Crowe Branch

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

0-2, 3-5
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. 

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Polar Bear Craft

Wednesday, January 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Jennings County Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

Join us to make a polar bear craft. This activity is geared toward children ages 5-12. No registration is needed. If you have questions please contact Katie.

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Pokémon Club - TCG Night

Friday, January 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room 3 at Jennings County Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

5-8, Tweens, 9-12
Library Branch: Jennings County Public Library
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: 5-8, Tweens, 9-12
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Interested in learning the Pokémon Trading Card Game? Join us on the 4th Friday of the month for a chance to play! The library will provide limited decks for use.

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Storytime at Vernon Branch

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Butler Stott Crowe Branch

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

0-2, 3-5
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. 

Puzzle Palooza

Puzzle Palooza

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Butler Stott Crowe Branch

Program Type:

Escape Room, Other

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Butler Stott Crowe Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Escape Room, Other
Event Details:

Come join us to celebrate national puzzle month.  During this event we will be offering an Escape room, jigsaw puzzle swap, jigsaw competition, as well as other puzzle competitions. 

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Throwback Craft

Friday, January 30, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room 3 at Jennings County Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Tweens, 9-12
Library Branch: Jennings County Public Library
Room: Conference Room 3
Age Group: Tweens, 9-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

It's time to throw it back! In this program we will be making crafts that were popular in Y2K! We will be making Kandi, (this is similar to friendship bracelets) This program is designed with tweens (9-12yr olds) in mind.

The Lorekeepers Guild

The Lorekeepers Guild | A Teen D&D Club

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room 4 at Jennings County Public Library

Program Type:

Other

Age Group:

Teens, 13-18
Library Branch: Jennings County Public Library
Room: Conference Room 4
Age Group: Teens, 13-18
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Calling all brave adventurers, clever rogues, wise mages, and noble warriors! The realm is in need of heroes—and the Lorekeepers Guild is summoning new members.

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Storytime at Vernon Branch

Monday, February 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Butler Stott Crowe Branch

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

0-2, 3-5
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. 

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Valentine's Day Card Conundrum Escape Room

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Program Room at Jennings County Public Library

Program Type:

Escape Room

Age Group:

Tweens
Library Branch: Jennings County Public Library
Room: Children's Program Room
Age Group: Tweens
Program Type: Escape Room
Registration Required
Event Details:

This morning the librarian placed Valentine’s Day cards in the box. She locked the box to keep them safe but the problem is she can’t remember the combinations. The party starts in 45 minutes.

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Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

12/24/2025 @ 9:00am–12/25/2025 @ 9:00pm
Closing
Branches:
Jennings County Public Library, WOW Bus, Butler Stott Crowe Branch

Party

12:00pm–5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Room: VRC Gym and Stage
Purpose of Meeting

Christmas Party

Town Option Use

6:00pm–9:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Room: VRC Gym and Stage
Purpose of Meeting

Time is available for Town to plan for events or open gym 

Family Thanksmas

4:00pm–9:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Room: VRC Gym and Stage
Purpose of Meeting

Our family Thanksmas

Ernstes Christmas

1:00pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Room: VRC Gym and Stage
Purpose of Meeting

Christmas party and basketball

Tea & A Book

9:00am–10:00am
Adults
Book Club
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us at the Brick Street Restaurant a nice hot cup of tea, coffee, or enjoy a full breakfast as we discuss this month's read, A Merry Little Murder Plot by Jenn McKinlay.

Closed for New Year's Eve

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Jennings County Public Library, WOW Bus, Butler Stott Crowe Branch
Description:

We are closed in observance of New Year's Eve. We will re-open on Friday, January 2nd at 9:00 AM.

Town Option Use

6:00pm–9:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Room: VRC Gym and Stage
Purpose of Meeting

Time is available for Town to plan for events or open gym 

New Years Day

All Day
Closing
Branches:
Jennings County Public Library, WOW Bus, Butler Stott Crowe Branch
Description:

We will be closed for New Year's Day

Kainnon’s 8th Birthday

5:00pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Room: VRC Gym and Stage
Purpose of Meeting

Birthday party

Christmas Party

2:00pm–5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Room: VRC Gym and Stage
Purpose of Meeting

Youth Baseball Team Christmas party.

Wow Bus @ Fairgrounds

2:45pm–3:30pm
Everyone
Other
Cancelled
Offsite Event
Library Branch: WOW Bus
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The wow bus will be at the Jennings County fairgrounds every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. During this time, patrons will have the opportunity to check out items and fill out for library cards.

Wow Bus @ Lincoln Place Apartments

4:15pm–5:00pm
Everyone
Other
Cancelled
Offsite Event
Library Branch: WOW Bus
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Wow bus will be at Lincoln Place apartments on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month. During this time, patrons will have the opportunity to check out items and sign up for library cards. 

Wow bus @ Grayford Heights

5:30pm–6:15pm
Everyone
Other
Cancelled
Offsite Event
Library Branch: WOW Bus
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Wow bus will be on Lois Lane in Grayford Heights every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month. During this time, patrons will be able to check out items and sign up for library cards. 

Burnt Pines Monthly Meeting

5:30pm–6:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Room: VRC Stage Only
Purpose of Meeting

Monthly Board meeting

Wow Bus @ Jenn. Co. Child Protection

10:00am–10:45am
Everyone
Other
Offsite Event
Library Branch: WOW Bus
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The Wow Bus will be at the Jennings County Child Protection Building on the 1st Wednesday of every month. During this time, patrons will have the opportunity to check out materials and sign up for a library card. 

Read the Rosies Book Club

11:00am–1:30pm
Teens
Book Club
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Be a part of the Read the Rosies Book Club. Students at the high school will be able to pick which book they want to read and decide rather it should make the Eliot Rosewater High School Book Award list. Snacks are provided.

Wow bus @ Campbell Township

4:15pm–4:30pm
Everyone
Other
Offsite Event
Library Branch: WOW Bus
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The WOW Bus will be making its way to Butlerville, and material check-out and library card sign-ups will also be available during this time.

Wow bus @ Indiana Gardens

4:45pm–5:30pm
Everyone
Other
Cancelled
Offsite Event
Library Branch: WOW Bus
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The WOW Bus will come out to multiple roads to give residents a chance to check out materials and sign up for library cards 

Wheel of Chance Book Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Book Club
Library Branch: Butler Stott Crowe Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Are you struggling with what book to read next? Maybe our Wheel of Chance Book Club is for you.

Wow bus @ Muscatatuck Gardens

5:45pm–6:30pm
Everyone
Other
Cancelled
Offsite Event
Library Branch: WOW Bus
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

During this time, patrons will have the opportunity to check out materials and sign up for a library card.

Town Option Use

6:00pm–9:45pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Room: VRC Gym and Stage
Purpose of Meeting

Time is available for Town to plan for events or open gym 

Hearts in the Dark Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
Book Club
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. 

Vernon Town Meeting

6:30pm–9:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Room: VRC Government Room
Purpose of Meeting

monthly town meeting