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Landmark Necklaces at the Farmers Market

9:00am - 1:00pm
Mobile Library
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Mobile Library
Age Group: Preschool, Schoolage
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Do you have a favorite spot to travel? Is there a place on your wish list? Keep it close to your heart with this mobile library craft.

Flavor Adventure with Carisa: Lavender

10:00am - 10:30am
Lawrenceburg Public Library
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Lawrenceburg Public Library
Age Group: Teens, New Adult, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Program Description:

New spice or herb featured each month. Program presented via Lawrenceburg Public Library District YouTube page. Register to pick up a sample, everyone can view the video starting at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 27, on YouTube.

Book Chat

10:30am - 11:30am
Lawrenceburg Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lawrenceburg Public Library
Room: Sally Stegner Depot Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Program Description:

Book Chat is a monthly book discussion group. July's book is Three Sisters by Heather Morris.

D&D at the Library

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Lawrenceburg Public Library
Library Branch: Lawrenceburg Public Library
Room: Friendly Bean Café
Age Group: Teens, New Adult, Adults
Program Type: Game/Gaming
Program Description:

Calling all adventurers! Join us at the Friendly Bean Cafe on Tuesday evenings from 5 to 8 PM for 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons. Welcome to new players and veterans alike!

Disclaimer(s)

Under 18 Permission

Thank you for your interest in our program.  Because the program includes adults and youth, and the content is for a mature audience, we need all those under 18 years of age to have parental permission.  Please sign and return the following form:  Juvenile Gaming Release Waiver

Chair Exercise

10:30am - 11:30am
North Dearborn Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Dearborn Branch
Room: Dunevant Meeting Room (Full Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Activities, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Program Description:

Become stronger by participating in video-led chair exercise routines. Chosen videos will focus on helping to improve mobility, strengthen daily life functions, and start a new fitness routine. Program is weekly but join at any time.

All-In

10:00am - 11:30am
North Dearborn Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Dearborn Branch
Room: Dunevant Meeting Room (Full Room)
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Program Description:

ALL IN is designed to encourage adults with intellectual/developmental difficulties and  their families and caregivers to feel comfortable navigating the library and communicating with staff.

Genealogy Round Table

11:00am - 12:00pm
Lawrenceburg Public Library
Library Branch: Lawrenceburg Public Library
Room: Genealogy & Local History
Age Group: Teens, New Adult, Adults
Program Type: Genealogy/Local History
Program Description:

Ancestral Clippings: Discover the art of mining genealogical gems from newspapers.  Join us to see how you can embark on a journey through time, piecing together the puzzle of your family's story.

In the Kitchen with Marcia

6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Dearborn Branch
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: North Dearborn Branch
Room: Dunevant Meeting Room (Full Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Program Description:

Join Dearborn County Purdue Extensions Health and Human Sciences Educator,  Marcia Parcell, as she hosts and teaches a variety of cooking classes.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Food and Drinks

Food and Drinks:  Only beverage containers with lids are permitted in this room.  NO food, please.

Clean after yourself.

Cemetery Tour St Joseph's in St Leon IN

10:00am - 12:00pm
Off Site
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Genealogy/Local History
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 39
Program Description:

We will give a tour of the St Joseph Cemetery in St Leon.

Bookies: new adult book club

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lawrenceburg Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lawrenceburg Public Library
Room: Mezzanine Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Program Description:

Are you 18-30? Are you looking to read and discuss books with people your age? Do you love sweets? Then the “Bookies” New Adult Book Club is for you!

Disclaimer(s)

​​​​​​​Material Pickup Required

This program requires materials to be picked up at our service desk prior to the program.

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Reading Challenge

Register today for our reading challenges at:  https://lpld.beanstack.org.  

D&D at the Library

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Lawrenceburg Public Library
Library Branch: Lawrenceburg Public Library
Room: Friendly Bean Café
Age Group: Teens, New Adult, Adults
Program Type: Game/Gaming
Program Description:

Calling all adventurers! Join us at the Friendly Bean Cafe on Tuesday evenings from 5 to 8 PM for 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons. Welcome to new players and veterans alike!

Disclaimer(s)

Under 18 Permission

Thank you for your interest in our program.  Because the program includes adults and youth, and the content is for a mature audience, we need all those under 18 years of age to have parental permission.  Please sign and return the following form:  Juvenile Gaming Release Waiver

Chair Exercise

10:30am - 11:30am
North Dearborn Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Dearborn Branch
Room: Dunevant Meeting Room (Full Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Activities, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Program Description:

Become stronger by participating in video-led chair exercise routines. Chosen videos will focus on helping to improve mobility, strengthen daily life functions, and start a new fitness routine. Program is weekly but join at any time.

Creative Writers Guild Potluck Dinner

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Lawrenceburg Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lawrenceburg Public Library
Room: Sally Stegner Depot Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult, Adults
Program Type: Writing Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Program Description:

The Creative Writers Guild is a support group for writers of all locales, genres, and skill levels. This month is their annual Potluck Dinner! Past, present and future members (and guest) are all invited!

Epic Adventure Readers Book Club: Space and Rockets

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Lawrenceburg Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lawrenceburg Public Library
Room: Eleanor Ewbank Meeting Room
Age Group: Schoolage
Program Type: Activities, Arts & Crafts, Book Club, Homeschool, STEM, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Program Description:

How far will the rocket you build travel?  Come to the library on Friday, August 9th at 1:00 to find out.  Do you like space books?  There are so many good picture books about space.  Which ones wi

Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lawrenceburg Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lawrenceburg Public Library
Room: Eleanor Ewbank Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, New Adult, Adults
Program Type: Game/Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Program Description:

Competition has been a focus of the world stage recently. Now it is your turn. Are you ready for the Jigsaw Puzzle Challenge?

Renovating the Home Lawn

6:00pm - 7:00pm
North Dearborn Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Dearborn Branch
Room: Dunevant Meeting Room (Full Room)
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Program Description:

Whether your lawn is thin from the rigors of summer or from neglect, fall is the best time of the year to improve your lawn.

Discovering 18th and Vine in Kansas City: Stories of African American History and Culture. Visions of America- All Stories, All People, All Places.

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lawrenceburg Public Library
Library Branch: Lawrenceburg Public Library
Room: Eleanor Ewbank Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone, Schoolage, Teens, New Adult, Adults
Program Type: Activities, Discussion, Movie/Film, Presentation, Other
Program Description:

Get ready to groove through history and swing into the heart of Kansas City's vibrant 18th & Vine neighborhood!

D&D at the Library

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Lawrenceburg Public Library
Library Branch: Lawrenceburg Public Library
Room: Friendly Bean Café
Age Group: Teens, New Adult, Adults
Program Type: Game/Gaming
Program Description:

Calling all adventurers! Join us at the Friendly Bean Cafe on Tuesday evenings from 5 to 8 PM for 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons. Welcome to new players and veterans alike!

Disclaimer(s)

Under 18 Permission

Thank you for your interest in our program.  Because the program includes adults and youth, and the content is for a mature audience, we need all those under 18 years of age to have parental permission.  Please sign and return the following form:  Juvenile Gaming Release Waiver

Chair Exercise

10:30am - 11:30am
North Dearborn Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Dearborn Branch
Room: Dunevant Meeting Room (Full Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Activities, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Program Description:

Become stronger by participating in video-led chair exercise routines. Chosen videos will focus on helping to improve mobility, strengthen daily life functions, and start a new fitness routine. Program is weekly but join at any time.

Learn About Coins: Origins to Colonial Days

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lawrenceburg Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lawrenceburg Public Library
Room: Eleanor Ewbank Meeting Room
Age Group: Schoolage, Teens, New Adult, Adults
Program Type: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Program Description:

Around the time he retired, Ripley County resident Carl Moore started collecting coins and becoming interested in their connections to history.

Books for Dessert

2:30pm - 3:30pm
North Dearborn Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: North Dearborn Branch
Room: Dunevant Meeting Room (Full Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1

Exploration Book Club: Space and Rockets

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Lawrenceburg Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lawrenceburg Public Library
Room: Eleanor Ewbank Meeting Room
Age Group: Schoolage
Program Type: Activities, Art, Arts & Crafts, Book Club, STEM, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Program Description:

How far will the rocket you build travel?  Come to the library on Friday, August 9th at 1:00 to find out.  Do you like space books?  There are so many good picture books about space.  Which ones wi

Books for Dessert

5:30pm - 6:30pm
North Dearborn Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: North Dearborn Branch
Room: Dunevant Meeting Room (Full Room)
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Program Description:

1/18 Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout
2/15 The Alchemist by Paula Coelho
3/21 Nineteen Steps by Millie Bobby Brown
4/18 Hang the Moon by Jeannette Walls
5/16 The House is on Fire by Rachel Beanland

Learn to Sew: Humbug Bag

10:00am - 12:00pm
Lawrenceburg Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lawrenceburg Public Library
Room: Eleanor Ewbank Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, New Adult, Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Program Description:

Get behind the sewing machine with Lorry Kirschner and learn how to make this quilted bag. The program is for teens and adults.