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.
Adult Calendar for December is listed below, but sign up sheets for December are not out yet. Thank you!
NEW!!
***A new book club has been added! Try out something sweet with the romance book club "Sweet Reads"! The first meeting will be on December 17th @4:30pm at the library in the meeting room. Join us for a warm holiday book and cookies.
We have started up our rewards program again that we tested in May. For every program that you attend, you receive a punch in you rewards/loyalty card; once the card has filled all your punches, you will be able to turn it in for a voucher to Penny Lane Art Gallery & Café. This program will run from September 1st-December 30th; you can pick up the rewards cards at the library's front desk.
The new drink special for November is available at Penny Lane, it is called Cup On the Corner Latte
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: December 9th @6:30pm~ Christmas at Harrington's by Melody Carlson. Club meets 2nd Monday of the month.
- Historical Fiction: December 12th @2pm~ The Heart Mender by Andy Andrews. Club meets 2nd Thursday of the month.
- Cozy Reads Book Club: Apple Cider Slaying by Julie Ann Lindsey~ December 12th & 18th @4:30pm. 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.
- New! Sweet Reads Book Club: December 17th @4:30pm ~ Dear Santa by Debbie Macomber. This will be the first meeting of the new romance book club at the library meeting room. There will be sweet treats to go with the warm holiday book!
- Mystery Book Club: November 26th @ 4pm ~ Turn of the Key by Ruth Ware . Club meets 4th Tuesday of the month. Mystery Book Club will not be
Christian Fiction and Mystery Book Club will not be meeting during the month of December.
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:
- November 25th~ winter/holiday and floral embroidery kits available
- December 30th~ kits TBD