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Discover free programs throughout the year for adults 18 years and older. Check the calendar of events for details on adult learning activities, book bingo, book club, crafting, movies, DIY yoga, guest speakers and much more! If you have questions, please call 812-937-7170 or email our adult programmer, Angie Hall at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Although our programs are appropriate for all ages, some are especially helpful for older adults. Whether you are learning a new technology, researching your family tree, or exploring a creative hobby, we have something for you. Libraries today offer much more than books, movies, and quiet spaces! Literacy, adventure, and exploration are built into our adult programs, so you can enjoy the Library in new and exciting ways as everyone reads, learns, connects, and creates!
Our adult collection includes materials for ages 18 years and older including fiction, nonfiction, graphic novels, audiobooks, playaways, western section, christian fiction, large print, large print christian fiction, magazines,and DVDs. Be sure to stop by our Indiana Room for your family tree exploration. We also have an extensive eLibrary collection! To learn more about how we choose materials, see our Collection Development Policy. Some in-person adult programs will resume in May. Masks are highly recommended. Limit 8 participants per class. Registration required. Please take the adult survey and return to the library. |
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Dale: Friends Spring Used Book Sale
Starting Thursday, April 15th- Saturday, April 24 during library hours the Undergrounds Book Store, as well as, the Children's Book Nook, and the Adult Book Nook located in the basement of the Dale Branch will be open for your browsing. Youth under 14 years of age must have parent with them at all times in the basement. The Spring Used Book Sale offers a vast collection of both books and audiovisuals. The continuously changing stock has most genres of fiction, non-fiction, and audio-visuals. Hardcover books $1.00; trade paperbacks are $.50; mass market paperbacks .50 cents; Magazines .25 or 5/$1.00; CD's 2/$1.00; CD boxed sets $1.00; DVD's $3.00; Audio-books $3.00; FREE VHS tapes; Children's Hardbacks $1.00 or 6 for $5.00; Children's paperback $.50 or five/$2.00; puzzles $3.00; Cash or check (checks made out to the Dale Friends of LHPL). Operated by the Dale Friends of the Lincoln Heritage Public Library volunteers, proceeds from book sales benefit all library programs and related events at the Dale Branch. |
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Chrisney: Recipe Club For Families
Recipes & at least one ingredient for a family of 4. Drop by the Chrisney Branch at anytime to pick up your recipes and ingredient. You must register for this program. Limited amount available, please only one per family. April 19: Garden Party |
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Chrisney: Adult Crafting Under the Pavilion
Be sure to register for this fun craft on Thursday, May 27th from 5:00-6:00 p.m.. Ms. Litha will be outside where you will create a really cool pounded flower bag. Please bring a hammer. The remaining supplies will be provided by the Chrisney Friends. Limited to of 10 participants. This program is reserved for adults 18 years and up. Masks are highly recommended. |
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Adult Grab & Go Crafts
(instructions included, some materials provided). One bag per family, available at both branches, call today 812.937.7170 to reserve yours. With Adult In-Person Programming resuming adult grab & go crafts will end on May 1st. Thanks to all who participated. April 12-17: Fabric Covered Jars |
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Dale: Computer & Tech Help We cannot assist with ANY requests involving private personal information, such as SSNs, banking information, insurance forms, taxes, financial information, or passwords, for your safety and personal security, as well as to protect the library and its staff. |
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Dale: YouTube Yoga with Stacie Namaste! Yoga at the Library is back! Join Stacie on Wednesday mornings STARTING on May 6 from 10:00-10:30 a.m. for YouTube Yoga. Stacie will be supervising the group while watching a YouTube lead yoga class. This class will lead participants in yoga poses to create a mind-body connection and improve strength, flexibility, and balance. Each session will last for a half hour and will be suited to all skill levels. Held in the Hoosier Room in the library basement. Registration is required, masks are highly recommended and a waiver of liability form must be filled out prior to participation. Please be sure to wear comfortable clothes, bring your own yoga mat, towel, water bottle (you can fill it using our new touchless water bottle filler upstairs), yoga blocks and any other items you may want to use. |
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LHPL Pen Pal Club Your message or hand-written note is a simple gesture that can go a long way and will make a Senior’s day. We will mail them. So, no cost to you. |
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Dale: American Red Cross Blood Drive Registration required. Masks are mandatory. |
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Homebound Delivery A delivery program for our patrons who are homebound or in a nursing facility in Northern Spencer County. This is a free service. Justine Thomas is our homebound coordinator and she will be happy to deliver your library materials at an arranged time. Because Library items can be checked out for 3 weeks, she generally makes deliveries every three weeks. Deliveries are usually made on Friday afternoons. To learn more about the homebound service or to sign-up, call Justine at the Lincoln Heritage Public Library at 812-937-7170. |
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Chrisney: "Bloomin' Bag of Fun": Week of April 19-23 In honor of Earth Day, patrons will receive a "Bloomin' Bag of Fun" when they checkout library materials during the week of April 19-23. One per patron for the week. Quantities limited! |
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Chrisney: Taking it Outside Thursday, April 22nd: "Make your own Seed Paper" Watch for Ms. Litha’s post on Facebook in the afternoon. |
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Chrisney: Family Crafting Under the Pavilion Join Ms. Litha each Monday in May for free creating time or follow the craft of the week from 3:15-4:15 p.m. All supplies are provided. Registration is not required, everyone welcome. All ages. May 3rd: Cinco de Mayo wind chimes; May 10th: Catch the Sun; May 17th: Bubbles of Fun; May 24th: Remembrance Poppies. |
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Both Branches: Spring Coloring Contest: April 1st-April 30th: All Ages (Birth-Adult) All library patrons of any age can pick up a coloring contest paper at either library to color at home. Please return all coloring pages to either library to be entered into the contest. Enjoy and have fun! |
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Chrisney: Thursday Evening Family Walk on our StoryWalk® May: "Can I Be Your Dog?" by Troy Cummings |
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Dale: Adult Manic Monday Monday, May 24th: Lincoln Hills Insurance guest speaker |
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Dale: Book Bingo May 10th; June 14th; July 12th; August 9th; September 13th; October 11th; November 8th; December 13th |
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Dale: Creative Crafting Monday
Angie has some really neat crafts for you to create on the 1st Monday each month from 6:30-7:30 p.m. CST. All materials will be provided unless otherwise noted. Limited to 8 adults ages 18 years and older. Masks are highly recommended for all participants. Registration is required. May 3rd; June 7th; July 5th CLOSED; August 2nd; August 30th; September 6th CLOSED; October 4th; November 8th; November 29th |
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Chrisney: Spring Book Sale: May 10th - 24th during library hours Hardcover books $1.00; aperbacks are $.50; Magazines .25 or 5/$1.00; DVD's & puzzles cheap; Children's Hardbacks $1.00 or 6 for $5.00; Children's paperback $.50 or five/$2.00; Cash or check (checks made out to the Chrisney Friends of LHPL). Operated by the Chrisney Friends of the Lincoln Heritage Public Library volunteers, proceeds from book sales benefit all library programs and related events at the Chrisney Branch. |
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Dale: Adult Game Night
Mark your calendar for the 3rd Monday of even months from 6:30-7:30 p.m. CST for a fun night of games. This event will be held in the library basement. Limited to 8 adults ages 18 years and older. Masks are highly recommended for all participants. Registration is required. June 21st; August 16th; October 18th; December 20th |
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Dale: Adult Health & Fitness
Angie has a terrific Health & Fitness program planned on the 3rd Monday of odd months from 6:30-7:30 p.m. CST. Guest speakers along with Angie will be presenting great ways to stay fit and eat healthy. Limited to 8 adults ages 18 years and older. Masks are highly recommended for all participants. Registration is required. May 17th: Superfoods: Grow your own microgreens (supplies will be provided); July 19th; September 20th; November 15th |
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Dale: Friends Silent Book Auction |