Lawrenceburg Public Library – June Events

Lawrenceburg Public Library District- June Events

2023 June Events

ALL IN: ALL IN is designed to encourage adults with intellectual/developmental difficulties and their families and caregivers to feel comfortable navigating the library and communicating with staff. Enjoy a snack, craft and get to know and explore the library. 10 a.m. Thursday, June 1, North Dearborn Branch. No registration needed. Adults. Free.

Genealogy Roundtable: Genealogy staff will present a program on topics relevant to the field of genealogy. The topic for June is the Brick Wall Case Study of Rhodes Smith and Bertha Rogers. Learn a few tips and tricks to identify parents. 11 a.m. Saturday, June 3, at the Lawrenceburg Main Library. No registration needed unless you want a Zoom link. Teens and adults. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com 

Gotta Catch Them All- Pokémon Cards: Come to the Lawrenceburg Public Library District to get your very own Summer Reading Pokémon cards made by our Teen Services Associate, Lee! To receive the cards you must complete the activities on the Pokémon Card Challenge in Beanstack, https://lpld.beanstack.org! Each week’s activities are only available for that week. Complete the entire challenge for a special prize! Cards and prizes are on a first come first serve basis, as quantities are limited at the Lawrenceburg Main Library and North Dearborn Branch starting Monday, June 5. Preschool, schoolage and teens. Free.

Bookend Painting Contest: We want to add color to the Lawrenceburg Main Library shelves this summer! Can you help? Register to borrow one of the library’s bookends to decorate! We provide the brushes and paint. Pick up a bookend and materials the week of Monday, June 5. Then return the painted bookend by Monday, June 26, to be displayed at the Lawrenceburg Main Library. The bookend judged the best will receive a prize. (Remember all bookends must be returned or we will have books just falling everywhere.) Must register. All ages. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com 

Get WalkIN’: Get WalkIN’ with the Lawrenceburg Public Library District. It is part of a 12-week program being offered through Purdue Extension-Dearborn County. You do not have to walk all 12 weeks, just get in your steps when you can! In June meet at 8 a.m. Monday, June 5, 12, & 19, at the North Dearborn Branch or at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, 13 & 20, at the Lawrenceburg Main Library. All ages welcome, kids with adult supervision. Please no pets! No registration needed. If you like extra motivation, sign-up for the free Get Walkin’ email support program. Just email Marcia Parcell for more information on the Get WalkIN’ email program- mparcell@purdue.edu. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com  

Anime Club: HELLO ANIME LOVERS! Do you love anime, manga, or all things Japan? Do you want to try anime to see if you like it? If so, come join the Anime Club at the Lawrenceburg Main Library! We will watch anime, eat snacks, and do fun activities! 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, June 5 & 19, Lawrenceburg Main Library. No registration needed. Teens. Free.

In the Kitchen with Marcia: A Purdue Extension- Dearborn County Educator will host and teach a variety of cooking classes. This is a hands-on program; participants will learn recipes and create dishes to take home or create at home. The theme for June is Food Preservation. 6 p.m. Monday, June 5, North Dearborn Branch Library. Must register. Adults. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com

Get to Know ARI: Learn about the Archaeological Research Institute. The Archaeological Research Institute (ARI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization based in Lawrenceburg. Under the guidance of ARI’s team of archaeologists, visitors, interns, volunteers, and students of all ages have unique hands-on opportunities to explore our region’s rich history. You can learn how to explore local archaeological sites, help preserve at-risk sites, collaborate with research and support their mission to provide accessible, inclusive, and innovative approaches to educational programming. 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 6, Lawrenceburg Main Library. Must register. Teens and Adults. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com.

Bookies Book Club: Are you 18-30? Are you looking to read and discuss books with people your age? Do you love sweets? Then the “Bookies” New Adult Book Club is for you! Join Megan and Marisa on the first Tuesday of each month to read new, popular releases, discuss what you read and eat sweets. We will discuss The Soulmate Equation by Christina Lauren. 5 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, at Lawrenceburg Main Library. Must register. New Adults. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com

D&D at the Library: Calling all adventurers! Join us in the café area on Tuesday evenings, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., to play 5th Edition Dungeons and Dragons. We offer a friendly, low-pressure environment for beginning players and veterans alike. We provide snacks and character sheets. Bring your own dice or borrow ours. Participants under 18 must have a signed waiver. 5 p.m.- 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 6, 13, 20 & 27. No registration needed. All ages. Free.

Chair Exercise for Seniors: Become a stronger senior by participating in DVD-led chair exercise routines. Chosen DVDs will focus on helping to improve mobility and strengthen daily life functions. 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 7, 14, 21 & 28, North Dearborn Branch Library. Must register. Adults. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com 

Lights, Camera, Action!: Teens! Do you love musicals? Do you like acting? Do you like building things? Do you like singing? Well, this club has all of that and MORE! This teen-lead program will be on the first Wednesday of every month. Imagine theatre class at school, but you choose what you do. 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, Lawrenceburg Main Library. No registration needed. Teens. Free.

D&D at the Library- The Adventure Begins: Never played D&D before but would like to try? Played a little but still need help with some parts? Join our teen/new adult D&D group of beginners! Bring your own dice or borrow ours. Learn and grow with a group of players like yourself! Participants under 18 must have a signed waiver. No registration needed. Recommended for ages 12 to 25. 5:30 p.m.- 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 7, 14, 21 & 28. No registration needed. Ages 12 to 25. Free.

Mug Rug Woven Coasters: Make your own woven mug rug coaster using yarn. 2 p.m. Thursday, June 8, Lawrenceburg Main Library. Must register. Adults. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com.

Kindness Rocks: Design rocks with a positive message with the Lawrenceburg Public Library District Mobile Library, then place around the community. 5:15 p.m. Thursday, June 8, All Saints Parish- St. Paul Campus. Must register. Preschool, Schoolage. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com 

Creative Writers Guild: The Creative Writers Guild is a support group for writers of all locales, genres, and skill levels. June theme is sports. Write and share whatever you want! 6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 8, Lawrenceburg Main Library. Must register. Adults. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com

Quilt Walk: Quilters Garden’s annual Quilt Walk will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, June 9, and Saturday, June 10, in Downtown Lawrenceburg. The Lawrenceburg Main Library is one of the stops with beautiful quilts on display. There will be a free original pattern for attendees who visit all participating stops. For more information go to: https://quiltersgarden.net/events. All ages. Free.

D&D Movie Night: Come to the Lawrenceburg Public Library for an afterhours outdoor movie night! We will be watching the new D&D movie, Dungeons & Dragons: Honor Among Thieves! Feel free to dress up! Snacks and drinks will be provided! 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 9, Lawrenceburg Main Library. Must register. Teens and adults. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com

Library Book Notes: Visit the Lawrenceburg Public Library District Mobile Library at the Downtown Lawrenceburg Farmers Market for a special craft! Write kind notes to hide in library books for someone else to find. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 10, at the mural parking lot off High Street near the Lawrenceburg Civic Park. No registration needed. Schoolage. Free.

Chalk the Block with Kindness: Visit the Lawrenceburg Public Library District Mobile Library to pick up sidewalk chalk and a list of kind phrases. Decorate a section of sidewalk, then take a picture to post to social media with #MyLPLD & #chalktheblock. 1:45 p.m. Saturday, June 10, Greendale Utilities Building, and 4:45 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, at Bright Meadows Park. Must register. Preschool and schoolage. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com 

Melted Crayon Necklaces: Create necklace art using melted crayons! You will go home with a beautiful necklace to keep or share with someone you love. 1 p.m. Monday, June 12, or 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 17, Lawrenceburg Main Library. Must register. Adults and teens. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com.

Homeschool Series- Digital Art: Homeschoolers! Come to the North Dearborn Branch to learn some digital art skills! You will be using the library iPads on the software Procreate to learn the basics and design your very own All Together Now logo! The libraries Teen Programmer, Lee, will be leading the program. There is no cost for students, but registration is required, and a 4-week, biweekly, commitment is preferred. 2:30 p.m. Monday, June 12 & 26, and July 10 & 24, North Dearborn Branch Library. Must register. Teens. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com.

Terrific Tuesday- Leonardo Kids Music: Musician Leonardo will perform a high energy show with original songs for children. Get ready to sing along to familiar hits and get movin’ and groovin’ with original songs! 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, at Lawrenceburg Civic Park (rain moves show to Lawrenceburg Main Library), and 6 p.m. at North Dearborn Branch Library. No registration needed. All ages. Free.

Sensory Storytime: Children will hear songs and stories on a variety of themes while developing early literacy and language skills and complete a fun craft or activity!  Designed for children ages 3-6, but older and younger children are welcome. 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 14, 21, & 28, and July 12 & 19, Lawrenceburg Main Library. Must register. Infants, preschool and schoolage. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com.

Summer Explorers Storytime: Children will hear songs and stories on a variety of themes while developing early literacy and language skills and complete a fun craft or activity!  Designed for children ages 3-6, but older and younger children are welcome. Kindly RSVP with online registration if possible. 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 14, 21 & 28, and July 12 & 19, Lawrenceburg Main Library, and Thursday, June 15, 22 & 29, and July 13 & 20, North Dearborn Branch. Registration requested. Infants, preschool and schoolage. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com

Cookies and Canvases: Teens! Ever wanted to paint something, but felt you did not have the skills to do so? No worries! For this program you will receive canvases with an illustration predrawn. Then as a group you will paint them! All of them should come out similar! Cookies provided for all participants. 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, Lawrenceburg Main Library. Must register. Teens. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com

Water Wars: Teens! Bring your blasters or borrow ours to participate in an outdoor water battle! Dress in clothes you don’t mind getting wet and bring a towel because no one will come out of this battle dry! 1 p.m. Thursday, June 15, Lawrenceburg Main Library. Must register. Teens. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com

Books for Dessert: Discuss book, enjoy dessert! Read and discuss The Truth According to Us by Annie Barrows. 2:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m. Thursday, June 15, North Dearborn Branch. Must register. Adults. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com

Mailable Hugs: Want to give someone a hug, but they live too far away? Then make a mailable hug with the Lawrenceburg Public Library District Mobile Library. 4:45 p.m. Thursday, June 15, Hidden Valley Lake Community Center, and 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, at Civista Bank in St. Leon. Must register. Preschool and schoolage. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com 

Teen VR Game Night: Come experience virtual reality with games like Job Simulator, Beat Saber, and more! Registration required.5 p.m. Thursday, June 15, Lawrenceburg Main Library. Must register. Teens. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com

Minecraft and Munchies: Know how to play Minecraft? Want to learn in a safe environment? Love snacks? Join us for 6 weeks of Minecraft play AND make your own delicious snacks with Marcia Parcell of Purdue Extension- Dearborn County! Sponsored by Friends of the Library. 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, June 16, 23 & 30, and July 7, 14 & 21, Lawrenceburg Main Library. Must register. Schoolage. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com

Barks and Books: Sit. Stay. Read! Dogs make great listeners and reading out loud to them can improve reading comprehension and confidence. Grab a book and take a paws to read out loud to a trained therapy dog! Dogs are handled by volunteers from Pet Partners of Greater Cincinnati. 11 a.m. to noon Saturday, June 17, at Lawrenceburg Main Library and North Dearborn Branch. No registration needed. All ages. Free.

Book Buzz Book Club: Kids in grades 3-5 can join us at the library for book discussions, activities, crafts, and fun. The first book will be Pax by Sarah Pennypacker. After you register, please stop by the library to pick up a copy of the book to borrow until we meet. 1 p.m. Monday, June 19, Lawrenceburg Main Library. Must register. Grade 3-5. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com

NDB Craft Club- Pressed Flower Lantern: Join us for a fun night of crafting! Make a sweet jar using pressed flowers and lots of mod podge to create your own flower lantern. 6 p.m. Monday, June 19, North Dearborn Branch Library. Must register. Adults. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com

Terrific Tuesday- Hooked on Science: Join us with Mr. Science for a fun show filled with science experiments. 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, at Lawrenceburg Civic Park (rain moves show to Lawrenceburg Main Library), and 6 p.m. at North Dearborn Branch Library. No registration needed. All ages. Free.

Steve Squad: Know how to play Minecraft? Want to learn in a safe environment? Join Maddie at the Lawrenceburg Public Library for our teen Minecraft club! 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, Lawrenceburg Main Library. Must register. Teens. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com.

ARI History Happy Hour- Jon Seymour: Join us for ARI Happy Hour History, where you can discover the Oxbow Inc. organization. Learn about their mission, goals, and the incredible contributions they have made to our local area. Following the talk, you are invited to join ARI for a meet and greet with the speaker at Hoosier Icehouse to enjoy some lite bites and engaging conversations. Presented by Archaeological Research Institute. 6 p.m. Tuesday, June 20, at the Lawrenceburg Main Library. Must register. Adults. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com.

TiKTok Dance Class: Seen any TikTok dances lately that you want to learn? Come to LPL to learn these TikTok dances with Legionettes Dance Coach April Nudds and have some fun!4 p.m. Wednesday, June 21, Lawrenceburg Main Library. Must register. Teens. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com

Movie and a Snack: June movie is Wonder. Also pick up a free to-go dinner starting at 5:15 p.m. (before the movie) from Hamline Chapel’s weekly High Hope Café, 102 High St., Lawrenceburg, and bring it to the library. Lawrenceburg Main Library. 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 21. Must register. Adults. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com

Teen Book Club- Summer Edition: Teens! Join our book club. We meet once a month, get a new book and discuss. Snacks always included. 4 p.m. Thursday, June 22, Lawrenceburg Main Library. Must register. Teens. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com.

Mindful Breathing Sticks: Visit the Lawrenceburg Public Library District Mobile Library at the Downtown Lawrenceburg Farmers Market for a special craft! Create a Mindful Breathing Stick to focus your breathing, lower stress, and calm anxiety. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, June 24, at the mural parking lot off High Street near the Lawrenceburg Civic. No registration needed. Preschool and schoolage. Free.

Friendship Tea: Grab a friend or two and join us for a Friendship Tea in the courtyard (or inside if the weather is bad.) Hillforest Victorian House Museum, Aurora, Director Cliff Thies will give a presentation on Hillforest and let us use some teas sets for the party. Carisa Bunten, owner of Seventh Street Gifts, Newport, Ky., will give a presentation on tea and will offer a choice of drink for the day- classic Chinese black tea, jasmine green tea or a white hibiscus tangerine. Guests will also be given a tea sample to take home. Some treats to enjoy with your tea will be served. After the presentations, you are welcome to stick around to talk with friends- old and new! 10 a.m. Saturday, June 24, Lawrenceburg Main Library. Must register. Adults and teens. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com.

Take and Make Craft- Pocket Hugs: Pick up the materials needed to sew a pocket hug. Keep it for yourself or give it to someone you love! You do not need to register for this take and make craft, but kits are only available while supplies last. Starts at 9 a.m. Monday, June 26, Lawrenceburg Main Library. Must register. All ages. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com 

Book Chat: Book Chat is a monthly book discussion group. June book is The Wish by Nicholas Sparks. 10:30 a.m. Monday, June 26, Lawrenceburg Main Library. Must register. Adults. Free. https://lawrenceburg.librarycalendar.com

Terrific Tuesday- Bright Star Theatre Presents The Velveteen Rabbit: Join us with Bright Star Touring Theatre for The Velveteen Rabbit. A special gift for a young boy opens up a heartwarming tale of childhood and imagination. Based on the classic tale by Margery Williams Bianco, a sentimental story about what it means to love and what it means to be real. 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 27, at Lawrenceburg Civic Park (rain moves show to Lawrenceburg Main Library), and 6 p.m. at North Dearborn Branch Library. No registration needed. All ages. Free.