Jefferson County Public Library March Events

Adult Programs :

Power of Reset and How to Change What’s Not Working: Author Dan Heath - Virtual Author Talk

Series - March 12 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.. Get ready for a revolutionary guide to fixing what’s not working—in systems and processes, organizations and companies, and even in daily lives. Join for an enlightening conversation with bestselling author Dan Heath as he talks with us about his newest book, “Reset: How to Change What’s Not Working.” Changing how working can feel overwhelming. It can feel like trying to budge an enormous boulder. People are stifled by the gravity of the way they have always done things. Spending so much time fighting fires—and fighting colleagues—that they lack the energy to shift direction but with the right strategy, they can move the boulder. In “Reset,” Heath explores a framework for getting unstuck and making the changes that matter. The secret is to find “leverage points”: places where a little bit of effort can yield a disproportionate return. Then, people can thoughtfully rearrange their resources to push on those points. Heath weaves together fascinating examples, ranging from a freakishly effective fast-food drive-thru to a simple trick from couples therapy to an inspirational campaign that saved a million cats.

Wood Burned Garden Signs - March 14 at 2 p.m. To 3 p.m., at Hanover Public Library

-March 26 5 p.m to 6 p.m., at Madison Public Library

-March 28 at 4 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Madison Public Library

Patrons will use wood burning pens to design and customize their own unique garden signs. Supplies, including wood, tools, and design templates, will be provided. Adult and Young Adult. Registration required.

Norton MyChart Information Sessions – March 17 at 10:15 a.m. to 12 p.m., at Madison Public Library

- March 28 1:30 p.m. to 3:15 p.m., at Madison Public Library

Norton King's Daughters; Health invites individuals to learn more about Norton MyChart, including how to sign up, managing appointments and access to e-Care visits. Representatives from Norton KDH and Norton Healthcare will provide an overview of MyChart and help answer questions.

What’s in Your Mind/Brain? - March 18 at 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at Madison Public Library.

Join Cherie Rike, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, to learn about foods and self-care that can nourish a brain/mind to help people think more clearly, reduce stress, and get better quality sleep. Part of a four-part series in which people will learn first steps to reduce a toxic load by creating a cleaner diet, using less toxic skincare, sharpen the mind, and discover healthful secrets from a yard on a quest to better health outcomes.

How Do I Use My Email? Digital Literacy - March 19 at 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Madison Public Library. Attend this free workshop to build more confidence using an email. The email training will be using Gmail, one of the most common email platforms. Learners will create a Gmail account. They will also learn how to perform basic email functions, such as sending, receiving, and replying to email. Also, they will learn to recognize and deal with spam, organize and delete emails, and search for messages. Please bring a smartphone, tablet, or laptop if possible. Registration required. This Email Basics workshop is provided with support from AT&T and the Public Library Association.

How Women’s Liberation Transformed America: Clara Bingham - Virtual Author Talk Series - March 20 at 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Join for a transformative conversation with award-winning journalist and author, Clara Bingham, as she chats about her new book, “The Movement: How Women’s Liberation Transformed America, 1963-1973.” “The Movement” is a comprehensive and engaging oral history of the decade that defined the feminist movement, including interviews with living icons and unsung heroes. “The Movement” is the first oral history of the decade that built the modern feminist movement. Through the captivating individual voices of the people who lived it, “The Movement” tells the intimate inside story of what it felt like to be at the forefront of the modern feminist crusade when women rejected thousands of years of custom and demanded the freedom to be who they wanted and needed to be. Register to watch live and ask questions of Clara Bingham. This engaging history traces women’s awakening, organizing, and agitating between 1963 and 1973 when a decentralized collection of people and events coalesced to create a spontaneous combustion. From Betty Friedan’s “The Feminine Mystique” to the underground abortion network the Janes, to Shirley Chisholm’s presidential campaign and Billie Jean King’s 1973 battle of the sexes, Bingham artfully weaves together the fragments of that explosion person by person, bringing to life the emotions of this personal, cultural, and political revolution. Artists and politicians, athletes and lawyers, Black and white, “The Movement” brings readers into the rooms where these women insisted on being treated as first- class citizens and, in the process, changed the fabric of American life. Clara Bingham is an award-winning journalist and the author of “The Movement,” “Witness to the Revolution,” “Women on the Hill,” and the co-writer of “Class Action.” A former Washington, DC, correspondent for Newsweek, her writing has appeared in Vanity Fair, The Guardian, and The Daily Beast, among others. She lives in Brooklyn, New York. Adult and Young Adult.

Dreams We Chase: Novelist Jennifer Weiner - Virtual Author Talk Series - March 26 at 7 pm. To 8 p.m. Everyone is invited to a glimmering conversation with New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Weiner as she chats about the signature emotional depth of her books that have been inspiring readers toward self- discovery for decades. Hearing from the queen of fun herself, we’ll chat with the author about her New York Times bestselling novels, “Good In Bed,” “In Her Shoes,” “Big Summer,” “The Breakaway” and many more. Additionally, in a special preview, Weiner will briefly discuss her forthcoming novel (due out on April 8, 2025) “The Griffin Sister’s Greatest Hits.” Set in the world of pop music, “The Griffin Sister’s Greatest Hits” is about sisters, motherhood, young love, and the dreams we chase. Register now to join this dazzling conversation, and ask questions of Jennifer Weiner. Jennifer Weiner is a #1 New York Times bestselling author whose books have spent over five years on the New York Times bestseller list, with more than 11 million copies in print in 36 countries. Two of her novels “Good in Bed” (2001) and “In Her Shoes” (2002), were turned into a major motion pictures starring Cameron Diaz, Toni Collette and Shirley MacLaine. She is also the author of The Littlest Bigfoot middle-grade trilogy, and her nonfiction collection “Hungry Heart: Adventures in Life, Love, and Writing” (2016), was a finalist for the PEN/Diamonstein-Spielvogel Award for the Art of the Essay. Adult and Young Adult.

Indiana Broadband Listening Session - March 27 at 5 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Madison Public Library. The Indiana Broadband Office (IBO) is hosting a series of public listening sessions across the state, and they want to hear from individuals.

These sessions are an opportunity to: Get the latest updates on Indiana’s broadband expansion efforts; Learn about the Broadband, Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) and Digital Opportunity (DO) programs and what they mean for the community; Ask questions and share feedback directly with state broadband officials. Broadband access affects everything from education and healthcare to economic growth and community development. As Indiana moves forward with historic broadband funding, the IBO is eager to get information out to communities. These events are open to everyone—residents, business owners, community leaders, educators, farmers, and anyone interested in broadband improvements. Whether facing challenges with internet access or just want to stay informed, they encourage everyone to attend!

Book Group: Find Layla, Meg Elison - March 31 at 5:30 p.m. To 6:30 p.m., at Hanover Public Library. Read a great book, and enjoy conversation and refreshments with fellow booklovers. Registration required. This months book will be “Find Layla” by Meg Elison. The books will be available at the patron services desks at both Madison and Hanover Public Libraries. Check out the “Hanover Book Group” on Facebook for updates. Adult. Leader Judi Terpening.

Programs Youth 2025

Air-Dry Clay - March 15 at 11 a.m. to noon at Madison Public Library. Children ages 3 and up are invited to squish, shape and create with colorful air-dry modeling clay. Young children must be accompanied by an adult. Keep a few small- medium sized pieces of art to take home. Space is limited. Location: Auditorium. Registration is required. Go to www.mjcpl.org/events or call the library at 812-265-2744 to register.

Spring Sand Art - March 21 at 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., at Madison Public Library. Create colorful layered sand art in a bottle. The library supplies the colored sand, bottles, and instructions. All ages welcome. Registration is required. Sign up each participant individually. Go to www.mjcpl.org/events or call the library at 812-265-2744 to register.

Lego Club! - March 22, at 11 a.m. to Noon at Madison Public Library. Children of all ages are welcome to come and build with ! Use our Legos or bring some. They also have Lincoln Logs, tinker toys, a marble run and STEM toys. Location: Auditorium. No registration is required.

Glass Mosaic Coaster Craft - March 25 at 5 p.m., at Madison Public Library. Come to the library to create a glass mosaic tile that can be used as a decoration or as a functional coaster. Enjoy free snacks while crafting. Each participant will be given a saucer and enough mosaic tiles to make one coaster. Teens and adults welcome. Location: Auditorium. Registration is required. Go to www.mjcpl.org/events or call the library at 812-265-2744 to register.

Home School Hangout! - March 27 at 2-3 p.m., at Madison Public Library. Join for an informal gathering of home school families. Meet one another and enjoy light refreshments. The hour will end with a few quick rounds of book bingo. Location: Auditorium. Registration is required. Go to www.mjcpl.org/events or call the library at 812-265-2744 to register.

Find Lucky!- Throughout March Madison and Hanover When you visit the library’s children’s departments at Madison or Hanover be sure to look for Lucky the Leprechaun. Children who find Lucky win a prize.

Story Line! - Any time: day or night! Call: 812-818-1800. Story Line is a fun and exciting way to hear a new story each week from your local library! All ages are

encouraged to call 812-818-1800 to listen to a story or a joke. Call any time day or night!

Contact Information: Children’s Librarian, Kara Motsinger kara@mjcpl.org 812-265-2744.