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Cultural Pass goes through September 4!

Posted on 1 August 2022 in Events

Our Summer Reading Club may be over for this year but the Cultural Pass is still going through Sunday, September 4!

The Cultural Pass is a program that allows youth ages 0-21 to visit more than 50 arts and cultural venues in Kentuckiana for FREE! Youth can pick up their Pass from the Youth Services Department in Jeffersonville or the Clarksville library. You can register on Beanstack ahead of time but make sure to come to the library to get your physical pass or you won’t be able to use it.

Can you design our new library cards?

Posted on 9 June 2022 in Events

This summer, JTPL is hosting a Library Card Design Contest and we want YOU to participate! We’re inviting all youth up to age 17 to create a new library card design for JTPL that will be used as special limited edition library cards and more. Scroll down to learn all the details and get started on your own design!

Entry Form
Design Template

Who can enter?

There are 2 groups: youth up to age 10, and youth ages 11-17.

What are the rules?

  • Entries must be accompanied by a complete, official entry form. You can download one here or pick one up from the Jeffersonville or Clarksville library.
  • Your design must be completed using the official template.
  • All artwork in your design must be original, previously unpublished, and free of copyright restrictions.
  • The basic card dimension is 3 1/4 x 2 inches. Both horizontal and vertical designs will be considered.
  • The selected design (s) will have the Jeffersonville Township Public Library wording added to it. Please keep this in mind as you create your design.
  • Artwork that is found offensive or not appropriate for the contest will not be considered.
  • If artwork does not meet the previous guidelines, it will not be considered, no exceptions.

Can I create my design on paper?

Absolutely! Paper submissions using colored pencil, pen, paint, camera, or computer-generated art are permitted. Artwork should be two-dimensional for printing purposes.

Can I create my design on a computer?

Absolutely! You can create a computer-generated or digital photographic design but it must be two-dimensional for printing purposes and with a resolution of at least 300 dpi. You must save your design as a JPG, PSD, AI, EPS, or PNG file in order to submit electronically.

How do I enter?

You can submit your designs in person to the Youth Services Department at the Jeffersonville library; or you can send it as an email attachment in JPG, PSD, AI, EPS, or PNG format to David Seckman at dseckman@jefflibrary.org.

The deadline for all design entries is Monday, August 1, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. (or midnight if submitting electronically).

How will these designs be used?

The winning design(s) will be used as special limited edition library cards and also be used on library
card promotional materials, including posters, bags, bookmarks, forms and fliers and the library ‘s
website. All rights to the artwork will belong to the Jeffersonville Township Public Library, 211 E. Court, Ave., Jeffersonville, IN 47130. Winning artwork may need to be modified to comply with Jeffersonville Township Public Library branding guidelines.

Click here to download a copy of these rules. We can’t wait to see what you create!

Summer Fun @ your library!

Posted on 18 May 2022 in Events

There’s something for everyone at the Library this summer! In addition to our slate of exciting programs, it’s also time once again for Summer Reading Club (and other fun challenges) on Beanstack!

May 31 – July 30

June 1 – September 4

  • Cultural Pass: Youth ages 0-21 can pick up a Cultural Pass this summer and visit more than 50 arts and cultural venues for FREE! Signup begins on June 1, come pick up your free Pass from the Youth Services Department or the Clarksville Branch library.

June 13 – July 22

  • Page Turner Ocean Adventures: Youth can join Storyologists, Page Turner and Kenny, as they jump into the Once Upon a Time Machine in search of stories and adventure. Along the way, you’ll participate in awesome shows, create fun crafts, make delicious recipes, and meet some amazing guests. Includes fun online activities every weekday from June 13 – July 22!

Sign up for your free Beanstack account to join in on all the summer reading fun!

Libby collection now part of Indiana Digital Library

Posted on 12 March 2022 in Announcements

As of Friday, March 11, our Libby/OverDrive collection has merged with a large consortium of libraries called the Indiana Digital Library. We are excited for this change because it gives our patrons access to a much larger collection of ebooks, digital audiobooks, and digital magazines from nearly 200 libraries across the state! The Indiana State Library will be paying the platform hosting fees for the group, which means that we can use 100% of our local library funds to purchase ebooks and audiobooks.

How To Update Your Libby App

  1. Open the Libby app on your mobile device and tap the center Menu button
  2. Under “Your Libraries”, tap the Add Library link
  3. Search for “Indiana Digital Library”
  4. Tap on Sign In With My Card
  5. It will ask “Where do you use your library card?”
    1. If you have previously used Libby with your JTPL library card, you may see Jeffersonville Township Public Library at the top of your list
    2. If not, tap on 198 MORE and scroll down the alphabetical list of libraries until you find Jeffersonville Township Public Library
  6. Enter your JTPL library card number and PIN
    • Your PIN is normally the last 4 digits of your phone number, but you can call us if you aren’t sure and we can reset it for you
  7. That’s it! Enjoy the huge new selection of ebooks, eAudiobooks, and digital magazines!

Click on one of the following images to enlarge it and view screenshots of the app:

6 steps to update your Libby app and join the Indiana Digital Library
Open your Libby app and tap the main menu icon
tap "Add Library"
Search for "Indiana Digital Library" and tap on the search result for it
Tap on "Sign In With My Card"
Tap on the button that says "198 more"
Scroll down the alphabetical list of libraries until you find Jeffersonville Township Public Library and select it
Enter your JTPL library card number and PIN. The PIN is normally the last 4 digits of the phone number you have on your library account, but you can call the library if you need help.
Read and enjoy!

You can always give us a call at 812-285-5630 if you need help!