Jefferson City Public Library (JCPL) Programs for the month of February 2019

Jefferson City Public Library (JCPL) offers the following programs for the month of February 2019:

CHILDREN and TWEEN PROGRAMMING –

Wednesdays, February 6, 13, 27 at 10:30 am – Storytime Go! Geared toward 3-5 year olds, this program is designed to promote children’s early literacy skills as well as inform care-givers about their crucial role at this stage of their child’s literacy development. Each Storytime is followed by an art activity, so be prepared to get messy! (No storytime February 20.)

Thursdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10:30 am – Little Listeners – This is an early literacy-based program geared toward babies and toddlers under 36 months. It’s a great way for caregivers to share songs, books, and fun with their children.

Thursday, February 7 at 4:30 pm – Pokemon Club – Join us as we play (and learn to play) the Pokemon Trading Card Game. BYOD (Bring Your Own Deck) or borrow the Librarian’s. This program is for children 8-12. (1^st Thursdays)

Thursday, February 14 at 4:30 pm – Tween Manga Club – Tween manga fans unite! Make new friends, talk about manga, watch anime, and try out Japanese snacks! This program is for tweens 10-13. (2^nd Thursdays)

Thursday, February 21 at 4:30 pm – LEGO Builders Club – Children will have the opportunity to develop basic STEM skills while challenging themselves with their favorite building material. This program is geared for children 5-12 (& their adults, too!) (3^rd Thursdays)

TEEN PROGRAMMING –

Friday, February 15 at 4:00 pm – Creative Living Club – Join other teens passionate about developing our personal well-being and the well-being of the world around us. We’ll support each other in managing our health, living naturally, and caring for the earth. This program is for teens 14-18. (3^rd Fridays)

Thursday, February 28 at 4:00 pm – Teen Anime Club – Teens 14 and up are invited to watch anime, hang out with other anime fans, and munch on delicious Japanese snacks! See you there! (4^th Thursdays)

ADULT PROGRAMMING –

Thursday, February 7 at 5:30 pm – Book Social for Adults – Make new friends over books! Enjoy tasty refreshments and enthusiastic book discussion about your latest reads. (1^st Thursdays)

Saturday, February 2 at 10:30 am – Planner Club – Calling all Planner Geeks! Hang out with other planner lovers while getting to plan! Bring your planner and supplies or partake of the library’ stickers, washi tape, and pens. (1^st Saturdays)

Saturday, February 9 at 12:00 am – Essential Oils – Learn more about how essential oils can be useful all throughout the body.

WEEKLY ADULT PROGRAMMING –

Tuesdays and Thursdays at 12 pm – Senior Social – Enjoy lunch, meet new people and have a great time! Must be 60+ or a spouse of someone 60+ and complete a registration packet. Call 423-318-6936 for more information or sign up at the library desk.

Thursdays, 2-6:30 pm – Dungeons & Dragons – Get together and participate in the game of battle and role-play known as Dungeons & Dragons! Ages 18-25, new or old players welcome, all that is required is an imagination bigger than a frost giant! Space is limited. Registration is required. Sign up at the library desk or call 865-475-9094.

COMMUNITY PROGRAMMING

Tuesdays thru Thursdays at 9:30 am – TCAT Adult Education Classes – Call 865-286-6374 to register or for more information. Orientation is required before starting classes. Evening classes available.

General Information:

Jefferson City Public Library is located at 108 City Center Drive, Jefferson City, phone 865-475-9094. JCPL is open Tuesdays-Thursdays from 9 am – 7 pm, Fridays from 2 pm – 7 pm, Saturdays from 9 am – 2 pm.

Saturday, February 16, JCPL will be closed in observance of Presidents Day.

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