Archive | 2016

“Education Matters” program CANCELLED

The “Education Matters Southern IN: Making it Easy to Return to School” program scheduled for Wednesday, August 24 at the main library has been CANCELLED. We apologize for the inconvenience.

Take our Makerspace survey!

The Jeffersonville Township Public Library is exploring the possibility of creating a makerspace and we need YOUR input!

What is a makerspace?

A makerspace (sometimes known as a hackerspace or fablab) is a community-operated workspace specifically designed to allow users to collaborate, create, build, and learn new projects and technologies.

Why build a makerspace at the library?

We feel that the library connects the community to expertise, information, and resources to facilitate programs that foster innovation and life-long learning.

So how can you help?

hand-697264_1280
By taking our makerspace survey! There are 3 ways to take the survey:

  1. On Paper: paper copies of the survey are available at all public service desks
  2. Online: take the survey online at http://goo.gl/ivh4l4
  3. On Our Website: fill the survey in here on our website by clicking the “continue reading” link: Continue Reading →

Food for Fines

Donate canned foods to reduce your fines before Summer Reading Club begins!

The library will waive late fees in exchange for canned or boxed foods from Monday, May 23 through Tuesday, May 31. For each non-perishable food item donated, $1 will be deducted from late fees, up to $15 per account.

Please note that fines for lost, damaged, or missing library materials, and collection agency fees will not be waived. Expired food items will not be accepted.

Donations are being accepted at both the main library in Jeffersonville and at the Clarksville Branch. For more information on this program, call 812-285-5630.

All donations will be collected for the Center for Lay Ministries Food Pantry.

Indy 500 turns 100!

Mike Harmless presents a copy of Donald Davidson's Autocourse Official Illustrated History of the Indianapolis 500 to Becky Kelien (left) and Libby Pollard (right).

Mike Harmless presents a copy of Donald Davidson’s Autocourse Official Illustrated History of the Indianapolis 500 to Becky Kelien (left) and Libby Pollard (right).


Did you know that the 100th running of the Indy 500 will be held this year on May 29, 2016?

The Jeffersonville Township Public Library is one of 40 libraries in Indiana that has been selected by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to receive a free autographed copy of Donald Davidson’s Autocourse Official Illustrated History of the Indianapolis 500, second edition. A special presentation was made on Wednesday, May 4 by Mike Harmless, Chair of Statewide Engagement at 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500 Host Committee, to Becky Kelien, Reference and Adult Services Manager and Libby Pollard, Library Director.

The Library is planning a special program for later this summer with Mr. Davidson, the official historian of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. For questions, please contact the Reference Desk at the Library at (812) 285-5635.