Blog Archive

  • #LibraryGivingDay Benefit Concert on 4/7/21

    Join us for a Facebook Live benefit concert at 7:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 7 featuring Daniel Bennett with Koko Bermejo! The duo will perform music from their newest album We Are the Orchestra. Described as “a mix of jazz, folk, and minimalism” by the Boston Globe, the Daniel Bennett Group has…

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  • Announcing our new Seed Library!

    We are starting a seed library! Available at both locations, visitors to the library may select one package of vegetable or flower seeds to take home and grow. Available items include everything from asparagus and asters to zinnias and zucchini. Starter garden packets contain multiple varieties appropriate for people in…

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  • We want your input!

    We’re working on our new Long Range Plan and need community input to help us determine what types of programs, services, technologies, and spaces on which to focus. Join us at either of our 2 online community forums this week: Wednesday, March 17 @ 6:00 p.m. — http://bit.ly/JTPL-forum-317Thursday, March 18…

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  • Library NOW OPEN!

    We’re excited to announce that the Jeffersonville Township Public Library, which includes the Jeffersonville and Clarksville branch libraries, reopened to the public on Monday, March 1st. With the safety of our patrons and staff being a top priority, all COVID-19 safety guidelines are in place. Social distancing is required at…

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  • Celebrate African-American History Month!

    February is African-American History Month and we invite you to celebrate it with us. Events We are pleased to announce that the Jeffersonville Township Public Library has been awarded a Library of America Lift Every Voice grant to implement public programming that explore African American poetry and the Black experience in history and memory.…

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  • Free LIVE online tutoring now available!

    JTPL is pleased to announce the launch of Brainfuse HelpNow™: on demand, anytime, anywhere eLearning for all ages and levels. Brainfuse HelpNow™ provides differentiated learning solutions for users of diverse needs and background.  Students communicate with live tutors using an interactive whiteboard to chat, write, draw, copy/paste text or images…

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  • Winter Reading Club

    We’re trying something new this year and holding a Winter Reading Club challenge! As we did in the summer, this will be held 100% online through Beanstack. How It Works Adults and kids have the same Winter Reading goals: read 4 books to complete the challenge and win your bag…

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  • Now open for Curbside Service ONLY

    The Jeffersonville Township Public Library locations are now offering enhanced curb-side services. Both buildings will remain closed to the public, but patrons will have access to library collections starting Tuesday, December 1st by using curbside service. This service will be available at both the Jeffersonville and Clarksville locations Mondays 10:00…

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  • Library closed until further notice

    Due to insufficient staffing levels, both locations of the Jeffersonville Township Public Library are closed until further notice. The Clarksville Branch Library closed at 11 a.m. on Monday November 23 and the Main Library will close effective Tuesday November 24. “We never like to close our buildings but at the…

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  • Clarksville Branch temporarily CLOSED

    The Clarksville Branch Library will be closed until further notice due to insufficient staffing levels. The Main Library location will remain open its normal holiday hours this week and regular schedule afterwards. We will update this website regarding any changes in this status.

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  • And the winner is…

    DUCK! With 39% of the vote, kids have elected Duck to be president! Pig was the runner up with 25% of the vote. Thanks to everyone who voted!

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  • Glowforge now available

    The Glowforge laser cutter and engraver is once again available to be reserved! Please note that you must take the certification training course before you’re eligible to reserve the Glowforge, so if you aren’t yet certified and would like to be, use this online form to request training. The rest…

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  • A Message from our New Director

    Greetings to all of our patrons and potential patrons! My name is David Seckman and as of August 31st, I am the Director of the Jeffersonville Township Public Library (JTPL). I have been very impressed with the warm welcome I have received from everyone I have met and I look…

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  • Adult Education (GED) classes resume

    Beginning Monday, August 3, the Adult Education (or GED / HSE) classes provided by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development have resumed at the Jeffersonville location of the library. The new class schedule is: Mondays – Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. If you are interested in participating in this…

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