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Tax Forms @ Your Library
Print forms will begin to arrive at your library in the coming weeks, but did you know you can browse and print out all of your tax forms from the Internet? Fewer print documents today are being distributed from the Government Printing Office;
but you can find every form you need at your
library by logging onto: www.myjcpl.org/databases/taxes for links to the latest state and federal forms, which can be printed from your home or the library, or filled out online and e-filed. If you need a form that you can’t find in print, your library can
print it for you for 10 cents per page.
March 2012
Inside This Issue:
1. 2015: a year in
review
2. What’s new in
print and audio
material
3. Adult programs at
a glance
4. 4 kids Only
programs page
www.myjcpl.org
JCPL Board of
Trustees:
Jody Melton
Deana George
Natalie Waling
Mark Heinig
Janelle Harper
Tim Schultz
Janet Umlauf
Director:
Patty Stringfellow
Contact us:
Rensselaer Library
866-5881
DeMotte Library
987-2221
Wheatfield Library
956-3774
ommunity
onnection
Start the New Year With A Good Book! Join Us!!!
W e look
forward to the New Year, a year that is sure to bring new and exciting opportunities to inform, enrich, and empower our diverse community.
Stop by and see us or visit us online at www.myjcpl.org.
—Wheatfield Library hosts their New Year Book Group Meeting Tuesday, Jan. 12th @ 1
pm with ‘The Astronaut Wives Club’ by Lily Koppel. Call to reserve your copy!
—DeMotte Library’s Bookies of DeMotte open the New Year with a review of ‘Oogy’ by
Larry Levin. Refreshments will be served. Join us at 2 or 7 pm!
—The Jasper County Men’s Reading Group meets @ Rensselaer Library Wed., Jan. 27th @ 10 am for a review
of ‘The Little Drummer Girl’ by John Le Carre. Call to reserve your copy!
—The Rensselaer Library’s Fourth Thursday Book Group meets Thurs., Jan. 28th @ 1 pm to discuss ‘All the
Light We Cannot See’ by Anthony Doerr. Don’t miss it!
January 2016
JCPL Database of the Month...
I t’s a New Year, and as is often the case, we find ourselves reviewing the year passed,
even as we consider the year that lies ahead.
In 2015:
Our Overdrive eBook service grew in
popularity with over 14,000 titles downloaded
To meet the digital needs of local students we introduced a Digital Access Card in a pilot
program and created a Student Portal for
easy access to eResources
We purchased Little Bits Electronic Kits to enhance our children’s programs and promote STEM (Science, Technology,
Engineering, and Mathematics) at the library
We participated in the seven-county literacy initiative, Books to Bridge the Region. This
year’s theme was ‘Secrets We Keep’
Each of our libraries hosted The Iditarod Program with speaker, Karen Land, a fun
program for all ages
We celebrated the 10th birthday of our
newest library, the Wheatfield Library
We kicked off Indiana’s Bicentennial Celebration with Indiana-themed
refreshments at each of our libraries on
December 11, 2015
We digitized our yearbooks. Be watching for further announcements about this project in
2016
JCPL: A Year in Review
New DVDs:
“4 Kids’ Favorites: The
Jetson Collection”
“5 Flights Up”
“The Affair: Season One”
“American Heist”
“Away & Back”
Angels & Alcohol
by Alan Jackson
Brazilian Nights
by Kenny G
Dark Before Dawn
by Breaking Benjamin
P AG E 2
So, What’s New?
Saturn Run
by John Sandford
Dark Corners
by Ruth Rendell
“Bet Me”
by Jennifer Crusie
“After the Storm”
by Linda Castillo
“Brown Eyed Girl”
by Lisa Kleypas
“Career of Evil”
by Robert Galbraith
“Cross Justice”
by James Patterson
“Depraved Heart”
by Patricia Cornwell
New: Books on CD!
Broken Promise
by Linwood Barclay
My Grandmother Asked Me to
Tell You She’s Sorry
by Fredrik Backman
New Non-fiction
‘Big Magic: Creative
Living Beyond Fear’
by Elizabeth Gilbert
‘Bettyville: A Memoir’
by George Hodgman
‘My Journey’ by Donna Karan
‘Mosaic Garden Projects: Add Color to
Your Garden’ by Mark Brody
‘Faith Versus Fact: Why Science and
Religion Are Incompatible’
by Jerry A. Coyne
‘Fodor’s New York City 2016’
Blaze Away
by Bill James
“All the Bright Places”
by Jennifer Niven
“Hollow City”
by Ransom Riggs
“Pieces of Why”
by K.L. Going
P AG E 3
Adult Book Discussion, Tues., Jan. 19, 2 & 7 pm, DeMotte Library; Join the Bookies of DeMotte in a review of ‘Oogy’ by Larry Levin.
Refreshments will be served. Call to reserve your copy!
Overdrive (library’s e-book service) Class, Wed., Jan. 20, 2 OR 6 pm, Rensselaer Library; All ages with e-readers invited to learn how to download e-books using the library’s e-book service, Overdrive.
Registration required for either stand-alone session.
Basic Microsoft Word Class, Fri., Jan. 22, 10-11:30 am, Wheatfield Library; Adults invited to learn basic skills for using Microsoft Word.
Registration required.
Build a Block Knitting Program, Tues., Jan. 26, 6-7:30 pm, Rensselaer Library; Adults who attend will knit 5 inch blocks using various knitting stitches and techniques. Held monthly on the last Tuesday of each month, you will have several unique, knitted blocks of yarn to create a scarf, pillow, lap throw or item of your choice. Open to intermediate, adult knitters. Bring worsted weight yarn and size 8 knitting
needles. Registration required.
Friends of the Library Meeting, Tues., Jan. 26, 1 pm, Wheatfield Library; All Friends members and those wishing to join the Friends of
the Library are welcome; new members also always welcome!
Jasper County Men’s Book Group Meeting, Wed., Jan. 27, 10 am, Rensselaer Library; Area men of all ages are invited to come to the library for a review of ‘The Little Drummer Girl’ by John Le Carre. Call to
reserve your copy.
Health Screenings, Wed., Jan. 27, 10-11 am, Rensselaer Library; Free blood pressure & glucose screenings, as well as $5 total cholesterol screenings provided by Clinical Home Health Care of DeMotte. No appointment needed. Flu shots also available at a cost of $25; free to Medicare recipients who bring their card. Anime Club Meeting, Wed., Jan. 27, 6-7:30 pm, Rensselaer Library; This program, open to ages 15 and up, is for fans of Anime. Join our Anime club meeting, where we will discuss and watch favorite anime of
those in attendance.
Morning Movie Presentation, Thurs., Jan. 28, 10 am, Wheatfield Library; All interested adults are invited to a free feature film. Call for
movie title.
Fourth Thursday Book Discussion, Thurs., Jan. 28, 1 pm, Rensselaer Library; Join us in a review of ‘All the Light We Cannot See’ by Anthony Doerr. Copies of the book available for check out at the
library’s circulation desk. Call to reserve your copy!
Learn to Use Facebook Class, Fri., Jan. 29, 10-11:30 am, Wheatfield Library; Adults invited to learn how to set up and navigate the social
media site, Facebook, during this free workshop. Registration required.
All three branches of JCPL will be All three branches of JCPL will be
closed on Friday, January 1 closed on Friday, January 1
for New Year’s Day.for New Year’s Day.
Happy New Year from the staff of JCPL!!Happy New Year from the staff of JCPL!!
Adult Programs @ a Glance
Read Away Your Winter Blues Adult Reading Program, Jan. 2-March 7, Rensselaer Library; Each book, magazine, e-book, audio book or audio e-book read or listened to earns you an entry for weekly prizes and a grand prize drawing at the end of the month. Grand prize
drawing held March 7; participants need not be present to win.
Indiana Mindful Coloring Contest, Jan. 2-30, Rensselaer Library; Teen through adult and children of all ages, stop in the library and pick up a coloring sheet for your age category. Bring your completed masterpiece to the library by Jan. 30th and winners will be selected on February 1. Celebrate Indiana’s bicentennial with the latest coloring
craze!
Health Screenings, Mon., Jan. 4, 9:45-10:45 am, Wheatfield Library; Free blood pressure and glucose screenings, as well as $5 total cholesterol screenings, will be provided by Clinical Home Health Care of DeMotte on a first come, first served basis. No appointment
needed.
Health Screenings, Tues., Jan. 5, 9-11 am, DeMotte Library; Free blood pressure & glucose screenings, as well as $5 total cholesterol screenings will be provided by Clinical Home Health Care of DeMotte.
No appointment needed.
Yoga Classes for Adults, Each Mon., Jan. 4th, 11th, 18th & 25th, 5:30-6:30 pm, DeMotte Library; Increase your strength and flexibility while reducing stress with these free classes, taught by Becky Schultz.
Bring a yoga mat or large towel to class. Registration required.
Senior Movie Matinee, Thurs., Jan. 7, 2 pm, DeMotte Library; Adults
invited to a free feature film. Registration appreciated.
Oil Painting Class, Fri., Jan. 8, 9-4, DeMotte Library; Open to adults,
cost to attend is $55; all materials supplied. Registration required.
Friends of DeMotte Library Winter Book Sale, Sat., Jan. 9-16 in the library’s Story Time Room. A Friends Only Preview Sale will be held Fri., Jan. 8, 1-5 pm; open to Friends members. Applications for those
wishing to join the Friends will be available.
Adult Creative Writers Group Meeting, Mon., Jan. 11, 6-8 pm, DeMotte Library; Adults ages 18 and over are invited to explore all writing styles and share their works with others during this evening
meeting of the minds. Registration preferred.
Friends of the Library Meeting, Tues., Jan. 12, 1 pm, DeMotte Library; All Friends members and those wishing to join the Friends of
the Library are invited to attend.
Book Discussion, Tues., Jan. 12, 1 pm, Wheatfield Library; Join us in a review of ‘The Astronaut Wives’ Club’ by Lily Koppel. Call to
reserve your copy!
Tuesday Evening Movie, Tues., Jan. 12, 5 pm, Rensselaer Library; Teens and adults invited to a rated PG-13 feature film. Call for movie
title.
Blood Pressure Screenings, Wed., Jan. 13, 10-10:30 am, Rensselaer Library; Free blood pressure screenings, provided by
Franciscan Home Care. No appointment necessary.
Basic Computer Class for Adults, Fri., Jan. 15, 10-11:30 am, Wheatfield Library; Free introduction to computer use; includes instruction for using the mouse, keyboard and basic computer
programs. Registration required.
The Friends of the DeMotte Library invite all
ages to enter their name and telephone number
in a drawing for books that will be awarded to a
lucky winner in each age category at the end of
the month. Call 987-2221 for details and titles!
Wheatfield Library
After School Program, grades K-5
Thurs., Jan. 14, 4-5 pm
Topic: Winter
Paw Patrol Story Time, ages 3-5
Mon., Jan. 18, 3-3:30 pm
Sofia the First Story Time, ages 3-5
Tues., Jan. 19, 3-3:30 pm
Winter Book Talk, grades K-1
Thurs., Jan. 28, 4-5 pm
Title: TBA
*Registration required for all
children’s programs @ Wheatfield
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DeMotte Library
Magnificent Monday! Open to
individuals of all ages with
developmental disabilities; held
in the West Meeting Room
(formerly First Friday)
Mon., Jan. 4, 10 am
Topic: Happy New Year!
Jr. Scribes Writer’s Group
Meeting (West Meeting Room)
Mon., Jan. 4, 6-7 pm; open to
grades 3-12
Toddler Time for Ages 2 & 3
Each Wed., Jan. 6-27; 10 am OR
2 pm
Library Lego, open to ages 4-14
Sat., Jan. 23, 9:30-11 am
Theme: Architecture
*Registration required for all
children’s programs @ DeMotte,
unless otherwise noted
—Rensselaer Library invites teens in grades 6-12 to ‘Chat & Chew’ on Tues., Jan. 19th from 4-5 pm, where the
topic will be The Secret Life of a Snowflake by Kenneth Libbrecht. We will read the book and create snowflake
themed art work. Register; www.myjpl.org or call 219 866-5881.
—Wheatfield Library invites teens in grade 7-12 to join in a review of Throne of Glass by Sarah J. Maas on Thurs.,
Jan. 21st from 4-5 pm. Copies of the book are available at the library’s circulation desk. Register; www.myjcpl.org
or call 956-3774.
—DeMotte Library is hosting ‘Craftastic!’ for teens in grades 6-12 on Thurs., Jan. 28th from 4-5 pm. All materials to
complete the chosen craft project will be supplied. Register; www.myjcpl.org or call 987-2221.
Rensselaer Library
Story Time for 2-5 Year Olds
Each Mon., Jan. 4-18, 10 am OR
each Thurs., Jan. 7-21, 6 pm
Books ‘n More Discussion &
Activities, grades 3-5
Tues., Jan. 12, 4-5 pm
Topic: “Snowflake Bentley” by
Jacqueline Briggs Martin
Third Thursday Program, grades 1-5
Thurs., Jan. 21, 4-5 pm
Topic: Snow Flake Crafts & Activities
Family Train Day, open to all ages
Sat., Jan. 23, 10-3
Includes model trains, movies &
more!
*Registration required for all
children’s programs @ Rensselaer