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
Spice of the Season, 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 Season Club!
Virtual/Call-In: Active Minds Mondays, part of a series
Foster continuous learning and connections, and keep your minds engaged every Monday!
Homeschool ACES, part of a series
Engage in educational activities, connect with the homeschool community, explore innovative technologies and enrich learning.
Spice of the Season, 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 Season Club!
Virtual/Call-In: Active Minds Mondays, part of a series
Foster continuous learning and connections, and keep your minds engaged every Monday!
Homeschool ACES, part of a series
Engage in educational activities, connect with the homeschool community, explore innovative technologies and enrich learning.
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
Weiss Financial Ratings
Financial literacy tool with unbiased financial strength ratings of financial institutions, stocks, mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
Periodical Finder
Find out which JCPL resource contains a certain periodical.
Weiss Financial Ratings
Financial literacy tool with unbiased financial strength ratings of financial institutions, stocks, mutual funds and exchange-traded funds.
Periodical Finder
Find out which JCPL resource contains a certain periodical.
Staff Picks & New at the Library
Book Club Roundup: 2026, Part 1
So many book clubs, so little time! Recent titles from GMA, No Name Book Club, Oprah, Read with Jenna, special read-alikes and more!
Movies with Style
Some movies you watch for the plot, others you watch for the gorgeous outfits! Grab one of these, and enjoy striking fashions on screen.
Book Club Roundup: 2026, Part 1
So many book clubs, so little time! Recent titles from GMA, No Name Book Club, Oprah, Read with Jenna, special read-alikes and more!
Movies with Style
Some movies you watch for the plot, others you watch for the gorgeous outfits! Grab one of these, and enjoy striking fashions on screen.
What We're Reading: JCPL's Winter Reading Bingo 2026
Need help filling out your Winter Reading Bingo card? JCPL staff is playing too; here are the titles they've used to fill a few spots.
What We're Reading: October 2025
Ghosts, witches, psychological thrillers, serial killers — pick your poison! Here's what JCPL librarians are reading this Halloween season!
What We're Reading: JCPL's Winter Reading Bingo 2026
Need help filling out your Winter Reading Bingo card? JCPL staff is playing too; here are the titles they've used to fill a few spots.
What We're Reading: October 2025
Ghosts, witches, psychological thrillers, serial killers — pick your poison! Here's what JCPL librarians are reading this Halloween season!
Baseball!
Reads to get your baseball fix!
Erin go Bragh!
From cuisine to culture, pictures and sounds, the Emerald Isle is full of poignant stories and boasts a rich history of letters.
Baseball!
Reads to get your baseball fix!
Erin go Bragh!
From cuisine to culture, pictures and sounds, the Emerald Isle is full of poignant stories and boasts a rich history of letters.
Campfire Cooking
The recipes and ideas in these books will make your campfire cooking as fancy as a Sunday dinner!
More Cheese, Please
Gather the bread, the cheese and the soup! Pair with a cheesy movie and enjoy! Grilled Cheese Day is April 12!
Campfire Cooking
The recipes and ideas in these books will make your campfire cooking as fancy as a Sunday dinner!
More Cheese, Please
Gather the bread, the cheese and the soup! Pair with a cheesy movie and enjoy! Grilled Cheese Day is April 12!
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
Resources for Older Adults
Resources and services to support the health and well-being of adults aged 60 years and older.
Free and Self-Help Legal Assistance
Free legal clinics and services, self-help desks, mediation and other resources for a wide variety of legal issues.
Resources for Older Adults
Resources and services to support the health and well-being of adults aged 60 years and older.
Free and Self-Help Legal Assistance
Free legal clinics and services, self-help desks, mediation and other resources for a wide variety of legal issues.
MyJCPL Mobile App
Search the catalog, check out items, manage your account and register for upcoming events, all in the palm of your hand.