Upcoming Events

Featured Events

The Nine-Tailed Manga Club

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
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.

Teen Cuisine

Teen Cuisine | Dino Attack! Drinks

Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room 2 at Jennings County Public Library

Program Type:

Cooking

Age Group:

Teens, 13-18
Library Branch: Jennings County Public Library
Room: Conference Room 2
Age Group: Teens, 13-18
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Event Details:

Need a delicious refresher this summer? We are making these Dino Attack! drinks that will absolutely give you those summer vibes you're looking for!

All supplies are provided.

INKD

INKD | A Teen Manga Book Club

Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room 4 at Jennings County Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

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

Love manga? Wish you had a crew of like-minded fans to geek out with after finishing a chapter? INKD is the place for you.

STEM

STEM Jamboree

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room 1 & 2 & 3 at Jennings County Public Library

Age Group:

Children, Tweens
Library Branch: Jennings County Public Library
Room: Conference Room 1 & 2 & 3
Age Group: Children, Tweens
Event Details:

Calling all little scientists and young learners to participate in our STEM Jamboree supported by Cummins.

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CAN YOU DIG IT!? | Haute-Saurus Couture

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room at Jennings County Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Other

Age Group:

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

As part of our Summer Reading theme, Unearth a Story, Can You Dig It!? invites participants to dig into creativity with three different crafts offered on three separate days.

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Pokémon Club - TCG Night

Friday, May 22, 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.

storytime

Community Leader Storytime: Farmer's Market

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Off Site

Program Type:

Storytime

Age Group:

Everyone
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:

Join the WOW Bus and a special guest reader from our local farmer market for a special storytime. Patrons will also be able to play our life-size yard games, blow bubbles, register for a library card and check out books on the WOW Bus.

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Craft Addicts

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library Lab at Jennings County Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

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

We will bedazzling bookcovers. Please bring the book of your choice. The gems, glue and other tools will be provided by the library. Registration begins on May 1 and ends on May 20th at 9 PM. If you have any questions please contact Katie.

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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
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.

CrafTeen

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
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.

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Spencer Gender Reveal

4:30pm–8:30pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Room: VRC Gym and Stage
Purpose of Meeting

Gender Reveal

MU Soccer Game

1:00pm–5:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Room: VRC Soccer Field
Purpose of Meeting

Afternoon Games

Basketball

2:00pm–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Room: VRC Gym only
Purpose of Meeting

To play basketball.

Mitchell Basketball Practice

6:00pm–8:00pm
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

Open pickleball $5.00 per person

8:00am–11:00am
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

5:00pm–8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Room: VRC Soccer Field
Purpose of Meeting

Regular Soccer Practice

Wow bus @ Boys and girls club - CSL

4:15pm–5:15pm
Everyone
Other
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

Larry Paul Basketball

5:00pm–7:00pm
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

5:00pm–8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Room: VRC Soccer Field
Purpose of Meeting

Regular Soccer Practice

Craft Time @ JCHS

11:00am–1:30pm
Teens, 13-18
Arts & Crafts
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.

Free Open Gym and Games

4:00pm–8:00pm
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

5:00pm–8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Room: VRC Soccer Field
Purpose of Meeting

Regular Soccer Practice

Open pickleball $5.00 per person

8:00am–11:00am
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. 

Boys and Girls Club of Hayden

4:15pm–5:15pm
5-8, Tweens, 9-12, Teens
Other
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

5:00pm–8:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Room: VRC Soccer Field
Purpose of Meeting

Regular Soccer Practice

League practice basketball

6:00pm–8:00pm
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 

Wow Bus @ Lincoln Place Apartments

9:00am–9:45am
Everyone
Other
Offsite Event
Library Branch: WOW Bus
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Other
Event Details:

The wow bus will be at Lincoln Place apartments every 2nd and 4th Saturday. During this time, patrons will have the opportunity to check out materials and sign up for library cards.

Wow bus @ Oak Meadows

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 Oak Meadows every 2nd and 4th Saturday. During this time, patrons will have the opportunity to check out materials and sign up for library cards.

WOW bus @ Hickory Hills

11:00am–11:45am
Everyone
Other
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. 

Wow bus @ CSL Bait Shack

12:00pm–12:45pm
Everyone
Other
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. 

Brayleighs Birthday party

1:00pm–3:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Room: VRC Stage Only
Purpose of Meeting

Birthday party

Blue Grey Ball

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

Sassafras Festival Blue Grey Ball

Birthday party

11:00am–1:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Room: VRC Gym and Stage
Purpose of Meeting

Birthday party

Baby Shower

2:00pm–4:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Vawter Recreation Center (Vernon Gym)
Room: VRC Gym and Stage
Purpose of Meeting

For my daughters baby shower