So, What’s New?

New DVDs

Under the Dome: Season 3

Carter High

Believe

The Bounce Back

The Girl With All the Gifts

Collateral Beauty

My So Called Life, The Complete

Series

Limitless: Season One

Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Season One

The Take

Silence

New Books on CD!

New Non-fiction

“Dragon Teeth” by Michael Crichton

“The Dressmaker’s Dowry”

by Meredith Jaeger

“Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine”

by Gail Honeyman

“The Fix” by David Baldacci

“Full Wolf Moon” by Lincoln Child

“He Said, She Said”

by Erin Kelly

Irresistible by Adam Alter The Most Scenic Drives in America: 120 Spectacular Road Trips by Reader’s Digest Association You Don’t Have to be a Shark: Creating Your Own Success by Robert Herjavec Wasting Time on the Internet by Kenneth Goldsmith The Voyeur’s Motel by Gay Talese Blood at the Root: A Racial Cleansing of America by Patrick Phillips

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Fiction Titles!

Dangerous Games by Danielle Steel

The Last Chance Olive Ranch by Susan Wittig Albert

Moving Target by Lynette Eason

Pekoe Most Poison by Laura Childs

Beneath Copper Falls by Colleen Coble

The Return by Suzanne Woods Fisher

Dark Rites by Heather Graham

S eptember is Library Card Sign Up Month, and we encourage you to visit your local branch of JCPL today! Your library card gives you free access to books and magazines, homework help, assistance with resumes and job searches, accurate financial information, health and

legal resources, movies, music, and MUCH more!!!

Since there are 30 days in September, we have given you 30 reasons to visit your library! 1.) Research new job opportunities 2.) Enroll your child in our 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program 3.) Check out a hotspot 4.) Find out the answer to a legal question 5.) Check out a magazine 6.) Get new ideas for

decorating your house 7.) Use the library’s resources to start a small business 8.) Pay your overdue fine with your debit or credit card 9.) Learn about the history of your town 10.) Decide which digital device to buy using a consumer guide 11.) Check out an Indiana State Park Pass 12.) Borrow or download an audio-book for your next road trip 13.) See an art exhibit 14.) Volunteer! 15.) Find a new recipe 16.) Make photocopies 17.) Send a FAX 18.) Get to know your librarians, the ultimate search engine 19.) Update your Facebook page and/or Twitter account 20.) Scan a document 21.) Trace your family tree 22.) Prepare your resume 23.) Use our wifi 24.) Learn how to use a database 25.) Connect with people in the community 26.) Plan a trip 27.) Renew your driver’s license online 28.) Attend a movie! 29.) Charge

your device at one of our charging stations 30. Check out an e-book

These are 30 AMAZING ways that we inform, enrich, and empower our diverse community every

day!!

J a s p e r C o u n t y P u b l i c L i b r a r y

“ I n f o r m , E n r i c h , E m p o w e r ”

goodreads: Your Next Great Read!

Looking for your next great read? Goodreads.com is the world’s largest site for readers and book recommendations. Find out if a book is a good fit for you from user reviews, check series order and discover similar books and authors you may enjoy. Sign up for a free member account and track the books you’re reading, have read and want to read. Create wish-lists for help with holiday gift giving. Use the handy smart phone app to scan books directly into your account for future reference. Invite your friends to your account to see which books your friends are reading and share recommendations. Learn more at:

www.myjcpl.org/databases.

September

2017

www.myjcpl.org

Rensselaer Library (219) 866-5881

DeMotte Library (219) 987-2221

Wheatfield Library (219) 956-3774

Director:

Patty Stringfellow

JCPL Board of Trustees:

Jody Melton

Janet Umlauf

Natalie Waling

Mark Heinig

Janelle Harper

Kristie Housman

Kevin Kaluf

Inside This Issue:

1—September is Library Card Sign Up Month 2 & 3—Calendar of events 4—What’s New @ JCPL Insert—JCPL programs @ a glance

Got a Library Card? Get One!

Jim Bulanda

Performs! The DeMotte Library invites you to enjoy a performance by master crooner, Jim Bulanda, as he sings

the oldies of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Johnny Mathis and other legendary crooners during a performance at the library on Friday, September 29 from 2-4 pm. This program is FREE and open to all ages. Registration is appreciated. Register online at www.myjcpl.org/events or call

219 987-2221.

Monday Wednesday Tuesday

3 4 5 D Health Screenings, 9:30am R Story Time, 10am R Cool Resumes W/Canva, 2pm D Jr. Scribes Meeting, 6pm R Saving the Monarch Butterfly, 6pm

6 D Toddler Time, 10am & 2pm D The Gathering, Knit/Crochet, ‘ 12:30pm R Basic Microsoft Word, 2pm W Lego Program, 4pm

10 11 D Magnificent Monday, 10am W Health Screenings, 11am D Yogalates, 5pm

12 R Story Time, 10am D Friends Meeting, 1pm W Book Discussion, 1pm R Tuesday Night Movie, 5:30pm

13 D Toddler Time, 10am & 2pm D The Gathering, Knit/Crochet 12:30pm R Genealogy Help, 6pm

17 18 D Medicare Made Clear, 10am & 6pm W After School Program, 4pm D Yogalates, 5pm

19 R Story Time, 10am D Book Discussion, 2 & 7pm R Teen Tuesday, 4pm

20 D Toddler Time, 10am & 2pm W Story Time, 11am D The Gathering, Knit/Crochet 12:30pm R Cook the Book, 6pm

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24 25 W Books ‘n Coffee, 2pm D Yogalates, 5pm R Coloring/UFO, 5:30pm

26 R Computer & Tablet Q & A, 2 & 6pm R STEM Workshop, 4pm

27 D Toddler Time, 10am & 2pm R Men’s Book Group, 10am

W Story Time, 11am D The Gathering, Knit/Crochet 12:30pm R Anime Club Meeting, 5:30pm

September 2017

September is Library Card Sign Up Month! New cardholders receive a small prize and current cardholders check out items and enter to win in weekly prize drawings! Don’t have a library card? GET ONE!!

Closed for Labor Day

Thursday Friday Saturday 1 D Fit ‘n Fun, 10am 2

7 R Story Time, 6pm 8 9 D Spectacular Saturday, 2pm

14 W K-1 Book Talk, 4pm R Story Time, 6pm

15 D Fit ‘n Fun, 10am 16 W Sandhill Crane Festival, 10-4

21 D Brush Up With Susan, 9-4 W Story Time, 3pm R Third Thursday, 4pm D Afternoon Adventure Club, 4:30pm R Story Time, 6pm

22 D Fit ‘n Fun, 10am W Essential Oils 2, 6pm

23 D Library Lego, 10am

28 R 4th Thursday Book Discussion, 1pm W Story Time, 3pm W Teen Book Discussion, 4pm

29 D Fit ‘n Fun, 10am D Jim Bulanda Performance, 2pm

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Closed for Staff Workshop

What’s Happening? JCPL Adult Program Lineup @ A Glance

—Health Screenings, Tues., September 5, 9:30-11 am, DeMotte Library; Free blood pressure and glucose screenings as well as $5 total cholesterol screenings provided by Clinical Home Health Care of DeMotte. No appointment needed. —Cool Resumes With Canva, Tues., September 5, 2 pm, Rensselaer Library; Teens & adults invited to learn to prepare a winning resume using Canva, a free program that offers simple to use online templates and techniques to create great resumes. Registration. —Saving the Monarch Butterfly, Tues., September 5, 6 pm, Rensselaer Library; Free; open to all ages, this program is presented by Dr. Barb Lucas, our region’s premier birder. Registration. —Microsoft Word Basics, Wed., September 6, 2 pm, Rensselaer Library; Learn the basics of Microsoft Word during this free workshop. Open to adults. Registration. —The Gathering Knit/Crochet Group Meeting, each Wed., September 6-27, 12:30-2:30 pm, DeMotte Library;

Adults invited to bring their current knit/crochet projects. Registration. —Fit ‘n Fun on the Fridays Chair Exercises, each Fri., September 1, 15, 22, & 29, 10-11 am, DeMotte Library;

Adults invited to get fit with these fun chair exercises each Friday. Registration. —Health Screenings, Mon., September 11, 11-12 noon, Wheatfield Library; Clinical Home Health Care of DeMotte will provide free blood pressure and glucose screenings, as well as $5 total cholesterol screenings. No appointment needed. —Yogalates, each Mon., September 11-25, 5-6 pm, DeMotte Library; Adults invited to this free yogalates class, taught by Becky Schultz. Bring a large towel or yoga mat. Call for details. —Adult Book Discussion, Tues., September 12, 1 pm, Wheatfield Library; Adults invited to join in a review of ‘The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry’ by Rachel Joyce. Call to reserve your copy! —Tuesday Night Movie, Tues., September 12, 5:30 pm, Rensselaer Library; Teens & adults invited to enjoy a free, rated PG-13 film. Registration. —Genealogy Help, Wed., September 13, 6-7:30 pm, Rensselaer Library; Teens & adults invited to this free help session to learn about resources available for researching family history. No pre-registration required. —Sandhill Crane Festival, Sat., 16, 10-4, Wheatfield Library; Stop by the library’s booth at this year’s Sandhill Crane Festival and enjoy face painting, freeze pops and freebies! Call the library for details! —Friends of the Library Meeting, Tues., September 12, 1 pm, DeMotte Library; All Friends members and those wishing to join the Friends of the Library welcome. New members are always welcome! Call for details. —Medicare Made Clear, Mon., September 18, 10 am OR 6 pm, DeMotte Library; Learn to navigate the world of Medicare and insurance supplements when you attend this free program. Choose the time most convenient for you. Presented by Cliff Havens, registration required. —Book Discussion, Tues., September 19, 2 &7 pm, DeMotte Library; Adults invited to review ‘Olive Kitteridge’ by Elizabeth Stout. Call to reserve your copy. Refreshments will be served. —Cook the Book, Wed., September 20, 6 pm, Rensselaer Library; “Pioneer Woman” is the theme for this program, open to cooks of all ages. Children age 13 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Registration. —Brush Up With Susan Oil Painting Class, Thurs., September 21, 9-4, DeMotte Library; Adults invited to create an oil painting under the instruction of Susan Young. Cost: $55, includes all materials. Bring a roll of paper toweling and a paint shirt. Registration. —Essential Oils 2, Fri., September 22, 6-8 pm, Wheatfield Library; Discover the healing benefits of Essential Oils during this second Essential Oils Program, presented by Sally Opolski. Registration. —Books ‘n Coffee @ Somethin’s Brewin’ in DeMotte, Mon., September 25, 2 pm, Wheatfield Library; Adults invited to join in a review of ‘The Shoemaker’s Wife’ by Adriana Trigiani as our Books ‘n Coffee group meets at Somethin’s Brewin’ Coffee House in DeMotte. Call to reserve your copy! —Color Your Stress Away/Unfinished Objects Program (UFO), Mon., September 25, 5:30-7 pm, Rensselaer

Library; Bring your craft or coloring projects and enjoy some ‘you’ time. Stay as little or long as you wish. Registration. —Computer & Tablet Q & A, Tues., September 26, 2 & 6 pm, Rensselaer Library; All ages with questions about their mobile device are invited to bring their tablet, smart phone or other device along for hands-on help. Registration. —Men’s Book Group Meeting, Wed., September 27, 10 am, Rensselaer Library; Everyone welcome to review ‘LaRose’ by Louise Erdrich. Call to reserve your copy. —Anime Club, Wed., September 27, 5:30 pm, Rensselaer Library; Free, open to ages 15 and up. Share your favorite manga and anime. No registration required. —Fourth Thursday Book Discussion, Thurs., September 28, 1 pm, Rensselaer Library; Join in a review of ‘Necessary Lies’ by Diane Chamberlain. Call to reserve your copy. —Jim Bulanda Performance, Fri., Sept. 29, 2-4 pm, DeMotte Library; All ages invited to join us as we enjoy the musical talents of Jim Bulanda as he croons the oldies of legendary singers such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and others. Free! Registration.

All three branches of the Jasper County Public Library will be closed on Monday, September 4 for

Labor Day and on Friday, September 8 so that staff may attend a workshop.

Story Time, Ages 2-5, each Tues., September 5-19, 10 am, OR each Thurs., September 7-21, 6 pm, Rensselaer

Library; Ages 2-5 invited to weekly sessions of Story Time, where they and their caregivers may socialize, hear stories and enjoy interactive play. Registration.

Jr. Scribes Writer’s Meeting, Tues., September 5, 6-7 pm, DeMotte Library; Grades 3-12 invited to practice writing skills during this hour long workshop. Registration. Lego Program, Wed., Sept. 6, 4-5 pm, Wheatfield Library; Ages 6 and up are invited to create shapes out of Legos during this hour long program. Theme: Transportation. Registration.

Toddler Time for 2 & 3 Year Olds, each Wed., September 6-27, 10 am OR 2 pm, DeMotte Library; Toddlers, ages 2 & 3, along with their caregivers, are invited to weekly, half hour long sessions of Toddler Time. Choose the time most convenient for you and your youngster. Registration.

Spectacular Saturday, Sat., September 9, 2 pm, DeMotte Library; Grades K-5 are invited to meet with local authors, Kelly Bell and Ashley Welch as they read their book, “Just One.” Registration.

Magnificent Monday, Mon., September 11, 10 am, DeMotte Library; Individuals of all ages with developmental disabilities are invited to this morning program. Neighborhood is the theme. Registration. K-1 Book Talk, Thurs., September 14, 4-5 pm, Wheatfield Library; Grades K-1 will hear an Autumn story and enjoy related crafts and refreshments. Registration.

After School Program, Mon., September 18, 4-5 pm, Wheatfield Library; Grades K-5 invited to hear an Autumn story, make a related craft item and enjoy snacks. Registration.

Teen Tuesday, Tues., September 19, 4-5 pm, Rensselaer Library; Grades 6-12 are invited to create dips with recipes from ‘Green Teen Cookbook.’ Free; all ingredients supplied. Registration.

Story Time for 3-5 Year Olds, each Wed., September 20-October 25, 11-11:30 am OR each Thurs., Septem-

ber 21-October 26, 3-3:30 pm., Wheatfield Library; Ages 3-5 invited to weekly sessions of Story Time. Choose the day and time that is most convenient for you and your child. Registration.

Third Thursday Program, Thurs., September 21, 4 pm, Rensselaer Library; Grades 1-4 invited to celebrate fall with stories, crafts, activities and snacks. Registration.

Afternoon Adventure Club Program: Neighborhood theme, Thurs., September 21, 4:30-5:30 pm, DeMotte

Library; Grades K-5 are invited to enjoy stories and crafts with a neighborhood theme during this after school program. Registration required.

Library Lego, Sat., September 23, 10 am, DeMotte Library; Ages 4-14 are invited to create shapes out of Legos during this hour long morning program. Topic TBA. Registration.

STEM Workshop, Tues., September 26, 4-5 pm, Rensselaer Library; Grades 2-8 will create images with a 3D Doodler pen during this hour long program. Free; registration. Teen Book Discussion, open to grades 6-12, Thurs., September 28, 4-4:30 pm, Wheatfield Library; Teens in grades 6-12 invited to check out this month’s title to be reviewed. Title TBA. Registration required.

September Programs For Kids, Teens & ‘Tweens @ JCPL