Community Calendar

Toddlers have an active interest in the world around them. In this class, they can explore through sensory play, fine motor skill development and exploratory art and music all with the support of a parent or familiar adult. All materials provided.

Parable of the Sower, by Octavia E. Butler, has thrilled science fiction readers since its release in 1994. The novel was awarded the New York Times Notable Book of the Year when it debuted. Since then, Butler’s Parable series (which remains unfinished after 1998's sequel Parable of the Talents) has continued to shape the minds of readers who enjoy post-apocalyptic science fiction focusing on themes of climate change and social inequality.

Join us in the Elm and Maple Rooms for a very special program. Our presenter, Dr. Anne Edwards, is a serious lover of science fiction as well as the Director of the Black Cultural Center at Purdue University. You won’t want to miss this exciting book discussion at the West Lafayette Public Library on Thursday, Sept 18th.

Toddlers have an active interest in the world around them. In this class, they can explore through sensory play, fine motor skill development and exploratory art and music all with the support of a parent or familiar adult. All materials provided.

The Frankfort Community Public Library is holding an Ancestry Lock-in in the Earl J. Culver Genealogy Area on Friday, Sept. 26 from 5–9 p.m. Staff will be on-hand to answer questions and assist participants in using Ancestry Library Edition. Public computers will be available for use, or researchers may bring their own laptops and connect to the Wi-Fi. The lock-in will be free, but normal fees for printing and copying apply.

Participants may bring dinner or a snack to eat in Harry’s Coffee Bar when they need to take a break. The library closes at 5 p.m., and participants should arrive before that time.

For more information, or to complete the required registration, call (765) 654-8746, ext. 1137 or visit myfcpl.org/calendar.

Toddlers have an active interest in the world around them. In this class, they can explore through sensory play, fine motor skill development and exploratory art and music all with the support of a parent or familiar adult. All materials provided.

A free event offering repair services and advice. Don't replace it, repair it! At the Northend Community Center. Bring your broken items and get instant help. Appliances, bikes, electronics, tools, lawn and garden equipment, furniture, and toys, are just a few of the items we can help repair. Before you throw it away, bring it to us! First Saturday of every month, 10am-noon.

Learn the basics of sewing in a fun, hands-on class perfect for beginners! From threading a needle to completing simple projects, this class builds skills, creativity, and confidence one stitch at a time.

Ages 10+

Toddlers have an active interest in the world around them. In this class, they can explore through sensory play, fine motor skill development and exploratory art and music all with the support of a parent or familiar adult. All materials provided.

The Frankfort Community Public Library is offering “Genealogy 101” as a virtual program on Saturday, October 11 at 2:30 p.m. In this presentation, Jamie Dunn will introduce attendees to the fundamentals of genealogical research and give an overview of the primary resources used in tracing family trees. She will discuss Indiana State Library (ISL) collections that pertain to family history research and explore resources available at repositories such as the National Archives, the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, public libraries, local genealogical and historical societies, and more.

Dunn is the supervisor of the Genealogy Division at ISL. She is a 9th generation Hoosier and an avid genealogist with 20 years of experience. She has a Master of Library Science as well as a Master of Arts in Public History from Indiana University Indianapolis.

This program is free, but registration is required. To register, call (765) 654-8746, visit myfcpl.org/calendar, or stop by the library. Participants must register by noon on October 10 to receive the link for the program. Those who do not want to watch the program on their own device may watch it in the library’s 2nd floor boardroom. For more information, contact Genealogy Manager Jill Garrison at (765) 654-8746, ext. 1137 or jgarrison@myfcpl.org.

Learn the basics of sewing in a fun, hands-on class perfect for beginners! From threading a needle to completing simple projects, this class builds skills, creativity, and confidence one stitch at a time.

Ages 10+