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News about our libraries and our communities.

Life-sized statue of Greyfriars Bobby in Edinburgh, Scotland.

The little dog that keeps on going

The story you're about to read might sound familiar. It comes from halfway around the world but maybe it reminds you of an old  Lassie movie, or you could swear you've heard it before somewhere. You probably have.

  • Posted: Thursday, November 7, 2013 - 6:11pm

Banned Books Week

Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Typically held during the last week of September, it highlights the value of free and open access to information.

  • Posted: Wednesday, September 25, 2013 - 9:00am

Come see the Library at the Sandhill Crane Festival

On Saturday, September 21 from 10-4, many booths and vendors will be open to visitors of the annual Sandhill Crane Festival and Car Show.

The Wheatfield Library invites everyone to stop by the library’s booth for face painting, and a variety of freebies, and the Friends of the Wheatfield Library will also host an informational booth during the festival.

  • Posted: Thursday, September 19, 2013 - 3:29pm

Known issues with iOS7 and Overdrive

iOS users take note: upgrading to iOS7 will affect your OverDrive experience.

  • Posted: Thursday, September 19, 2013 - 10:32am

Fear of what?

In the modern age of Google, you might have heard the word triskaidekaphobia, which means "fear of the number 13." But did you also know about paraskevidekatriaphobia, which means, specifically, fear of Friday the 13th?

  • Posted: Friday, September 13, 2013 - 11:01am
Ground Zero at night

The day the world changed

Twelve years later and while we may still remember 9-11 as the day the world changed, those memories may no longer be quite as strong.

  • Posted: Wednesday, September 11, 2013 - 12:00am

OverDrive Evolution

Reading eBooks from our digital library, www.myjcpl.org/overdrive, is now easier than ever.

The app to enjoy digital titles on your mobile device, OverDrive Media Console (OMC), has been completely redesigned with ease of use top of mind. A new version of the app was unveiled on August 20. Some highlighted features include:

  • Posted: Thursday, August 29, 2013 - 9:21am

Celebrate your library card in September

September is National Library Card Sign Up Month, and in honor of this special occasion, all three branches of the Jasper County Public Library will be celebrating throughout the month by offering a small prize to everyone signing up for their first library card with JCPL.

  • Posted: Friday, August 23, 2013 - 12:00am

Thank you Jasper County!

The Jasper County Public Library would like to thank the community for the success of this year’s Summer Reading Programs! These programs would not be possible without the donations received from local businesses and organizations, the volunteers who help each week, and the excited patrons who participate!

  • Posted: Tuesday, August 6, 2013 - 12:00am

Historic videos of Rensselaer online

The nature of the Internet is that old things are always new.

For instance, recently a patron stumbled upon some cool videos made by Rensselaer Middle School students about the history of the town, apparently for a school contest.

Even though these videos are three years old, they are still new to us, and just as neat now as if they had just been made.

  • Posted: Monday, August 5, 2013 - 9:41am