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Breakout Room A Day At The Zoo Session 4

3:00pm - 3:45pm
Preschool, Schoolage
Lawrenceburg Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lawrenceburg Public Library
Room: Eleanor Ewbank Meeting Room
Age Group: Preschool, Schoolage
Program Type: Activities, STEM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Program Description:

Crack codes, solve puzzles, and beat the clock! Explore the zoo, from the gift shop to the petting zoo, searching for clues to unlock a series of challenges.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying 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.

Story Time

10:30am - 11:15am
Infants, Preschool
North Dearborn Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Dearborn Branch
Room: Early Literacy Room
Age Group: Infants, Preschool
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Program Description:

Come to the library and listen to some stories, sing songs, and do a fun craft! Snacks will also be provided. Caregivers must remain present with children.

Creative Writers Guild

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Lawrenceburg Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lawrenceburg Public Library
Room: Sally Stegner Depot Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Writing Group
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Program Description:

The Creative Writers Guild is a support group for writers of all locales, genres, and skill levels. 

October writing prompt is "A found unidentifiable object" but you can always write and share whatever you want!

Author Visit Bethany Van Meter

11:00am - 12:00pm
Everyone, Preschool, Schoolage, Teens
Lawrenceburg Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lawrenceburg Public Library
Room: Eleanor Ewbank Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone, Preschool, Schoolage, Teens
Program Type: Author Visit
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Program Description:

Join us for a heartwarming and inspiring afternoon with children's author Bethany Van Meter and her incredible blind dog, River!

Columbus Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Lawrenceburg Public Library, Mobile Library, North Dearborn Branch, Virtual, Off Site
Description:

Columbus Day, library close

Rivertown Quilters: 20th Anniversary Quilt Show

All Day 10/15 - 10/16
Everyone
Lawrenceburg Public Library
Library Branch: Lawrenceburg Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description:

The Rivertown Quilters Guild celebrates their 20th anniversary in October 2024 with a quilt show.

Take and Make Halloween Necklace

9:00am - 11:30am
Teens, Adults
Lawrenceburg Public Library
Library Branch: Lawrenceburg Public Library
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Description:

Not interested in wearing a costume this Halloween, but want to make a more subtle statement? Pick a up a take and make kit from the Lawrenceburg Main Library or North Dearborn Branch to create your own Halloween Necklace.

D&D at the Library

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, New Adult, Adults
Lawrenceburg Public Library
Library Branch: Lawrenceburg Public Library
Room: Eleanor Ewbank Meeting Room
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

Teen Trivia Night

6:00pm - 6:45pm
Teens
North Dearborn Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: North Dearborn Branch
Room: Dunevant Meeting Room (Full Room)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Program Description:

Come test your knowledge at the library with some trivia, and also eat some snacks. The theme this month is: Horror Movies! Feel free to register or just show up. 

Get WalkIN'

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Everyone
Lawrenceburg Public Library
Library Branch: Lawrenceburg Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Program Description:

Would you like to improve your health but short on time and motivation? Join this free program that offers email support by Dearborn County Purdue Extension.

PlayCafe

10:00am - 12:00pm
Infants, Preschool
Lawrenceburg Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lawrenceburg Public Library
Room: Eleanor Ewbank Meeting Room
Age Group: Infants, Preschool
Program Type: Activities, Art, Arts & Crafts, Music, Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Program Description:

Drop in with your preschooler for Play Café.  Allow children to play, sing, and hear stories with Ms. Meredith while sipping coffee and chatting with other caregivers in a friendly, flexible atmosphere.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying 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.

Food Allergies

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

Chair Exercise

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
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.

Books for Dessert

2:30pm - 3:30pm
Adults
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

Books for Dessert

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adults
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: 11
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

Epic Adventure Readers Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Schoolage
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: 10
Program Description:

Cricket Crazy! Discover the fascinating world of crickets through stories. Build your own cricket habitat or a concert hall for their chirping tunes. Snacks provided!

Southeastern Indiana Art Guild

All Day 10/19 - 10/26
Everyone
Lawrenceburg Public Library
Library Branch: Lawrenceburg Public Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description:

Southeastern Indiana Art Guild members will present their Fall Art Show Sat. Oct. 19, to Sat., Oct. 26, at the Lawrenceburg Main Library. Stop by during normal hours to view some incredible works of art.

Barks & Books

11:00am - 12:00pm
Everyone, Schoolage, Teens
Lawrenceburg Public Library
Library Branch: Lawrenceburg Public Library
Age Group: Everyone, Schoolage, Teens
Program Type: Activities
Program Description:

Sit. Stay. Read! Dogs make great listeners, and reading out loud to them can improve reading comprehension and confidence. Grab a book and take a paws to read out loud to a trained therapy dog!

Barks & Books

11:00am - 12:00pm
Everyone, Schoolage, Teens
North Dearborn Branch
Library Branch: North Dearborn Branch
Age Group: Everyone, Schoolage, Teens
Program Type: Activities
Program Description:

Sit. Stay. Read! Dogs make great listeners, and reading out loud to them can improve reading comprehension and confidence. Grab a book and take a paws to read out loud to a trained therapy dog!

Get Walkin' @ NDB

8:30am - 9:30am
North Dearborn Branch
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: North Dearborn Branch
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Program Description:

Would you like to improve your health but short on time and motivation? Join this 8-week program that offers email support by Dearborn County Purdue Extension.

Diamond Painting: Halloween Ornaments

6:00pm - 7:30pm
New Adult, Adults
Lawrenceburg Public Library
Registration
Library Branch: Lawrenceburg Public Library
Room: Sally Stegner Depot Meeting Room
Age Group: New Adult, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Craft
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Program Description:

Create some Diamond Painting ornaments for Halloween. 

Learn to Play Mah Jongg

12:00pm - 2:00pm
Adults
Lawrenceburg Public Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Lawrenceburg Public Library
Room: Sally Stegner Depot Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Game/Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Program Description:

Want to learn how to play American Mah Jongg? Then this is the program for you! We hope to start a regular game!

LPLD Board Meeting

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Lawrenceburg Public Library
Library Branch: Lawrenceburg Public Library
Room: Sally Stegner Depot Meeting Room
Program Description:

LPLD Board Meeting

D&D at the Library

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens, New Adult, Adults
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

Get WalkIN'

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lawrenceburg Public Library
Library Branch: Lawrenceburg Public Library
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Program Description:

Would you like to improve your health but short on time and motivation? Join this free program that offers email support by Dearborn County Purdue Extension.