The New Carlisle Public Library offers a rich and varied calendar of adult programming. Offerings include craft classes, sign language, book discussions, historical programming, and much more! All programs are FREE!
For more information on current classes or programs, visit our Facebook, Event Calendar or contact Adult Programs Coordinator, Ms. Tillie Jamison.
NEW!!
Hamburger Social Saturday August 23rd 12:30-3:30pm (with the Clark Co. Sheriff's Office): Come to the library for a FREE Evan’s hamburger, chips & water while you get to know the Sheriffs who serve our community. This is free for ALL ages!
Our Cozy Reads Book Club Drink Special for August : Marcellus's Smoothie~ mango & peach smoothie topped with whipped cream. Available August 1-31st.
BOOK CLUBS
We have book clubs that meet at or through the library. Please check out the following list and dates for these clubs. All books are available by picking up at the library and/or going to the Libby/Hoopla App.
- Gentle Reads/Inspirational: Aug. 11th @6:30pm ~ Verity by Lisa Tawn Bergren. Club meets 2nd Monday of the month.
- Historical Fiction: Aug. 14th @ 2pm at the Library ~The Berry Pickers by Amanda Peters. Club meets 2nd Thursday of the month. (May will meet at Vancrest).
- Cozy Reads Book Club: Aug. 14th & 21st @ 4:30pm~Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. This club will be two groups, please sign up for only one night; sign up will be available at the front desk where you can pick up your book. This is a new club through the library that will meet at Penny Lane Art Gallery & Café; genres may vary but will stick to being a cozy, warm, and quick read.
- Sweet Reads Book Club: Aug. 12th @ 4:30pm~ Funny Story by Emily Henry . This book club will be at Penny Lane Art Gallery & Café.
Mystery Book Club: August 26th @ 4pm ~The Guilty by David Baldacci. Club meets 4th Tuesday of the month.
We also have an embroidery club that meets the last Monday of the month @6pm. Beginners are welcome and FREE kits are available for those who wish to join. Feel free to bring you own needlepoint, cross-stitch, & embroidery projects. Refreshments will be available at the meeting. You can come when you want and stay as long as you want. The club meets in the adult section starting at 6pm. Upcoming dates:
Yarn Club August 11th 5:30-6:30pm: previously titled knitting club. Whether you crochet or knit, come to yarn club and craft with others. Beginners welcome!
Bible Study Group
The Bible Study Group that meets the first Saturday of every month between 10am-12pm, will be doing 12 Daring Women of the Bible studies.
- August: Mary & Martha: Finding Life in Death (Bianca Juarez Olthoff)
- Sept.: Bent Woman: We've Got God's Complete Attention (Lisa Harper)
- Oct.: Woman with the Issue of Blood: When Persistence Pays Off (Chrystal Evans Hurst)
- Nov.: Elizabeth: How to Win the Waiting Game (Margaret Feinberg)
- Dec.: Anna: How to Live a Life Devoted to God (Courtney Joseph Fallick)