Staying Scam Safe

Scammers are getting smarter, but so can you!

Join Purdue Extension to learn how to recognize common scams, protect yourself from identity theft, and report fraud. We’ll cover real-world examples, red flags to watch for, and practical steps to safeguard your personal and financial information. Whether online, over the phone, or in person, you’ll gain the confidence to spot scams before they happen.

Registration required.

Henryville Library - Tuesday, April 29 at 6-7 pm
New Washington Library - Thu, May 8 at 6-7 pm
Charlestown Library - Monday, June 2 at 6-7 pm

A Derby Murder Mystery

Join us for a Derby-themed murder mystery! You will play a character and interact with others to try to reveal the murderer. Derby-themed costumes are encouraged but not required. Adults 18+ only. Registration required.

Sellersburg Library - Wednesday, April 23 at 6-8 pm
Borden Library - Thursday, April 24 at 5-7 pm
New Washington Library - Thursday, May 1 at 6-8 pm

Register for programs on the library calendar or by calling the library.

Disney Trivia Night

Are you ready to test your knowledge on all things Disney and see if you are the ultimate Disney Fan? Join us for Disney Trivia Night.

Open to adults 18+. Registration is required.

Henryville Library
Thursday, May 22 at 6-8 pm
 

Crafty Creations

A monthly adult craft program to create seasonal crafts using a variety of mediums. 

Space is limited. Registration is required.

topic: clothespin stars

Charlestown Library
Wednesday, May 14 at 6-7 pm

Henryville Library
Monday, May 12 at 2-3 pm

upcoming programs
June - no program; July 9 at 4-7:30pm - open art night at Charlestown

The Extra Special Social Club

This program is a structured social hour for adults 18+ with disabilities. Activities include reading a story, games and crafts. Come on in and join the fun! Meet new people. No registration required.

Charlestown Library
Thursday, May 15 at 3-4 pm
topic: coloring our way to summer

upcoming programs
Summer Social Club will be for 13 and older
June 5 & 19 at 3pm; July 3 & 17 at 3pm

Recipes to Share

If you like to talk cookbooks, share recipes and sample new dishes, this group is for you. We share recipes and sample each other's dish. Meetings are the first Thursday of each month at Charlestown Library.

Charlestown Library
Thursday, May 1 at 10:00-11:00 am

Topic: Tea Party

We will be having a tea party. Participants can bring their favorite tea to share or a tea party appetizer. Bring a copy of your recipe.

upcoming topics: June 5 - cake mix hacks, July 3 - pies, August 7 - corn, September 4 - squash, October 2 - dessert day, November 6 - Thanksgiving try outs, December 4 - cookie exchange

Summer Reading Club Kickoff Event
Make a Stepping Stone

Join us in the Charlestown Library's new memorial garden to make your own stepping stone. All supplies will be provided while supplies last. Limit one per family.

Charlestown Library
Saturday, June 7 drop-in between 10 am - 2 pm

Viva Art Canvas Painting

Join us for a fun night with Viva Art for guided canvas painting!
All materials provided.

Registration is required. For adults 18+ only.
Due to limited availability, each participant can register for only one class.
Please arrive 15 minutes early to ensure everyone is set up and ready to go.

Borden Library - Tuesday, June 3 at 5-7pm
Charlestown Library - Wednesday, June 4 at 6-8pm
Henryville Library - Tuesday, June 10 at 6-8pm
Sellersburg Library - Wednesday, June 11 at 6-8pm
New Washington Library - Thursday, June 12 at 6-8pm

Bookend Painting

Drop by and paint a bookend for the library. All materials provided.

Open to all ages. Registration not required.

Sellersburg Library
Tuesday, June 24
drop in any time from 2:30-4:30 pm

Glow in the Dark Party

The library will celebrate the color NEON this summer with our glow in the dark party. This event will feature crafts, stories, treats, games and more.

Charlestown Library
Friday, July 11 drop in between 10 am - 12 pm

Tie Dye Party

Henryville Library will be hosting a tie dye party.

All ages are welcome to attend. 
Registration is required.
Children 10 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. Participants must bring their own white shirt or socks.

Henryville Library
Monday, July 21 at 4:30-6:00 pm

Food for Thought

A monthly cooking group for busy adults to share recipes and cooking ideas. Bring a dish and the recipe to share with the group. Meetings are held the third Thursday of each month at Sellersburg Library.

**No meeting in May

upcoming
Sellersburg Library - Thursday, June 19 at 6-7 pm
topic: movie meal - bring a dish inspired by a movie

July 17 - citrus

Summer Reading Club
June 1 - August 1

Simply sign up and keep track of the number of books you read. You may read or listen to any adult material you want, as long as it comes from the library! Adults aged 18+ who sign up are eligible to earn some great prizes!

See the Summer Reading Club page for all the details on sign up and prizes.

Teen/Adult Crochet Club

Teens and adults are welcome to join & crochet with us. All new members will receive a basic crochet kit or bring your project.

Sellersburg Library
on select Tuesdays at 5:30-6:30 pm

May 6 & 13
June 3 & 24; July 22

Romantasy Book Club

NEW book club!
Do you enjoy fantasy and romance? Need someone to discuss it with? Join our Romantasy Book Club. Meeting will be the first Friday of each month.

The next meeting:

A fate inked in blood
by Danielle Jensen

Charlestown Library
Friday, May 2
6-7 pm
 

upcoming: June 6 - Kingdom of the Wicked by Kerri Maniscalco; July - no meeting

For the Love of Books

Adults can come share their love of reading books with others. Meetings are monthly at Henryville Library.

The dressmakers of Auschwitz
by Lucy  Adington

meeting will be at Tequila & Mezcal restaurant
Thursday, April 24
at 6:30 pm

upcoming: June 19 - A Court of Thorns and Roses; July 17 - Remarkably Bright Creatures

Coffee & Crime

A book club all about true crime. Join us for a cup of coffee and an afternoon of fun discussing our true crime book of the month at Henryville Library.

The next meeting:

I know who you are
by Barbara Rae-Venter

Henryville Library
Wednesday, April 30
3:00-4:30 pm
 

upcoming: May 28 - Hell in the Heartland; June 25 - A dark room in glitter ball city by Davis Bowine; July 30 - The witch of New York

The Cozy Mystery Bookclub

Enjoy a fun read that engages your mind and entertains. This bookclub features the cozy mystery genre. Meetings are monthly at Charlestown Library.

The next meeting:

Charlestown Library
Tuesday, May 20
6:30 pm

Caramel pecan roll murder by Joanne Fluke
 

upcoming: June - no program; July 15 - Reserved for Murder by Victoria Gilbert