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
Adult Learn-to-Sew Club, part of a series
Discover the benefits of sewing with our monthly Learn-to-Sew group for adults!
Life Savors' Storytelling Group, part of a series
Everyone has a story to tell, and Life Savors helps develop the skills of composing and sharing five-minute spoken or written stories.
Hard Times Writing Workshop, part of a series
Telling our stories can often help process our experiences and find new paths. This workshop offers a supportive space to do just that.
Adult Learn-to-Sew Club, part of a series
Discover the benefits of sewing with our monthly Learn-to-Sew group for adults!
Life Savors' Storytelling Group, part of a series
Everyone has a story to tell, and Life Savors helps develop the skills of composing and sharing five-minute spoken or written stories.
Hard Times Writing Workshop, part of a series
Telling our stories can often help process our experiences and find new paths. This workshop offers a supportive space to do just that.
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
Discover the Stars
Experienced astronomer or just getting started, this list offers a mix of practical advice, intriguing history and dazzling photography!
Springtime in Paris
Visit the City of Lights through the pages of one of these books — from mysteries to thrillers, romances and real-life histories.
Discover the Stars
Experienced astronomer or just getting started, this list offers a mix of practical advice, intriguing history and dazzling photography!
Springtime in Paris
Visit the City of Lights through the pages of one of these books — from mysteries to thrillers, romances and real-life histories.
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.
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