Adults
Whether you're 22 or 92, we have the programs and services to help you navigate life's stages. From trying something new to developing passions, there's always a chance to learn and play at any age.
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Events for Adults
From book clubs to computer classes, knitting to ukelele jam sessions, there's no end to the kinds of events, in-person and virtual, you can find at JCPL!
Featured Events
Gamelan Orchestra
May 31st | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Gamelan, a traditional Indonesian music that focuses on melodic percussion.
Rooting for Growth, part of a series
Come and get your hands dirty with our gardening program. Every session will explore various ways to improve your gardening skills.
Spice of the Month, part of a series
Do you love to cook and want to try new flavors and recipes? It’s time to get spicy and join the Spice of the Month Club!
Gamelan Orchestra
May 31st | 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with Gamelan, a traditional Indonesian music that focuses on melodic percussion.
Rooting for Growth, part of a series
Come and get your hands dirty with our gardening program. Every session will explore various ways to improve your gardening skills.
Spice of the Month, part of a series
Do you love to cook and want to try new flavors and recipes? It’s time to get spicy and join the Spice of the Month Club!
Business Resources
Online library resources, in-person services and additional trusted sources curated by JCPL librarians, this guide will help you take the next step towards building your business empire.
Online Resources for Business & Finance
Keep Your Job Searching Skills Fresh with JobNow
Online job search help, with live help from 2 to 11 p.m. Job search resources, career assessments, interview coaching and resume help.
Pressbooks Self-Publishing Platform
Create, edit, format and generate print-ready and e-book formats for your book!
Keep Your Job Searching Skills Fresh with JobNow
Online job search help, with live help from 2 to 11 p.m. Job search resources, career assessments, interview coaching and resume help.
Pressbooks Self-Publishing Platform
Create, edit, format and generate print-ready and e-book formats for your book!
Staff Picks & New at the Library
Screen Time Solutions and Family Tech Habits
Summer's here, and so is the challenge of keeping kids active and off screens. These resources can help manage family screen time habits.
Commemorating Those Who've Served
These titles encompass the history and recognition of U.S. armed forces and the achievements of those who've served.
Screen Time Solutions and Family Tech Habits
Summer's here, and so is the challenge of keeping kids active and off screens. These resources can help manage family screen time habits.
Commemorating Those Who've Served
These titles encompass the history and recognition of U.S. armed forces and the achievements of those who've served.
What We're Reading: May 2025
Psychological thrillers with shocking twists, lots of great fiction, some useful household nonfiction — you're sure to find one you'll love!
What We're Reading: February & March 2025
It's such a big, beautiful world out there. And in these books! Here's what your favorite JCPL staff members are reading.
What We're Reading: May 2025
Psychological thrillers with shocking twists, lots of great fiction, some useful household nonfiction — you're sure to find one you'll love!
What We're Reading: February & March 2025
It's such a big, beautiful world out there. And in these books! Here's what your favorite JCPL staff members are reading.
Perspectives: AAPI Lives in Nonfiction
A collection of titles honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander month that explore the complexities of cultural otherness and identity.
Women's Biographies and Memoirs
Celebrate women's history always with one of these fantastic life stories!
Perspectives: AAPI Lives in Nonfiction
A collection of titles honoring Asian American and Pacific Islander month that explore the complexities of cultural otherness and identity.
Women's Biographies and Memoirs
Celebrate women's history always with one of these fantastic life stories!
Beer Here!
Celebrate National Beer Day with a cold one and learn about the history of this world-renowned beverage.
Craft Cocktails
Mixing things up for National Cocktail Day? This list will have you whipping up classic and contemporary cocktails and mocktails in no time!
Beer Here!
Celebrate National Beer Day with a cold one and learn about the history of this world-renowned beverage.
Craft Cocktails
Mixing things up for National Cocktail Day? This list will have you whipping up classic and contemporary cocktails and mocktails in no time!
New at JCPL
Community Resources
Everyone could use a hand. Find resources to help you navigate issues in your community. We're here for you no matter where life may take you.
In Your Community
LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Resources
Access to information is crucial in connecting to a caring and thoughtful network of advocates, supporters and providers.
Financial Wellness Resources
Community resources for financial counseling and financial empowerment.
LGBTQIA+ Mental Health Resources
Access to information is crucial in connecting to a caring and thoughtful network of advocates, supporters and providers.
Financial Wellness Resources
Community resources for financial counseling and financial empowerment.
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