JTPLF Asking for Help on #GivingTuesday
With the holidays in full swing, sometimes it's easy to forget about those in need. It's even easier to move beyond the holidays without thinking about local non-profits that help those very people. That's why on Tuesday, Dec. 3, the Jeffersonville Township Public Library Foundation is asking for help with the Jeffersonville Township Public Library's … Continue reading JTPLF Asking for Help on #GivingTuesday
Makerspace Beginning to Take Shape
The Jeffersonville Township Public Library has been working on a major project for 2019-2020: a Makerspace. A Makerspace is a room that contains tools and components, allowing people to enter with an idea and leave with a complete project. The best part is that makerspaces are communal. The goal is to work together to learn, … Continue reading Makerspace Beginning to Take Shape
JTPLF & WHAS Crusade for Children Team Up to Distribute Bookpacks
We wanted to take a moment to highlight our latest partnership with the WHAS Crusade for Children. Thanks to a grant from the Crusade For Children and the JTPL Foundation, Bookpacks were distributed to students in need around Clark County. The Bookpacks are a kit that includes books and a device that aids in the reading … Continue reading JTPLF & WHAS Crusade for Children Team Up to Distribute Bookpacks
‘STEAM’ Break Activities Featured on WLKY
Article and Video from WLKY-32 News | March 26, 2019 CLARKSVILLE, Ind. — Jeffersonville Township Public Library is keeping kids brains running with a week full of STEAM break activities while students are on break. Organizers said students will learn important computer science and computational thinking skills through games and hands-on activities. This program is for … Continue reading ‘STEAM’ Break Activities Featured on WLKY
Book Bike Helps Library Become Mobile
Written by Nolan Brewer Staff of the Jeffersonville Township Public Library (JTPL) would like to give a big THANK YOU to the JTPL Foundation and JTPL Friends of the Library for the purchase of a new Book Bike! We are very excited to add this new service. Think of a Book Bike as a mini … Continue reading Book Bike Helps Library Become Mobile
JTPL Foundation ‘Giving Tuesday’ STEAM Grant Report
Report from Jeffersonville Township Public Library Youth Services Dept. on progress of Giving Tuesday STEAM Grant Written by Jennifer Harl As of Jan. 31, 2019, all items requested in the JTPL Foundation Giving Tuesday Grant proposal have been purchased and received. The grant awarded the library’s youth services department $1,202.75 to purchase coding products that … Continue reading JTPL Foundation ‘Giving Tuesday’ STEAM Grant Report
Clarksville library renovations feature new technology, expanded space
from The Evening News & Tribune Story by Brooke McAfee | Photo by Tyler Stewart CLARKSVILLE — After months of renovation and construction, the transformation of Clarksville's library is complete. The Clarksville branch of the Jeffersonville Township Public Library, at 1312 Eastern Blvd., held a ribbon cutting Thursday to celebrate the recent completion of its … Continue reading Clarksville library renovations feature new technology, expanded space