The South Madison Community Event Calendar was created to help keep our small towns strong, even as we grow. The Community Event Calendar is managed by the South Madison Community Foundation as a tool to support nonprofit and community organizations in their efforts to create a more vibrant and connected community.

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Storytime with Ms. Rachelle – PUMPKINS

Pendleton Community Public Library 595 E. Water St., Pendleton, Indiana, United States

Storytime is encouraged for children age 0-6. Come visit for snacks, songs, story, crafts, and playtime!

Candlelight Yoga with Carol

Pendleton Community Public Library 595 E. Water St., Pendleton, Indiana, United States

Candlelight yoga will use a gentle, flow style class that focuses on breathing and light stretching. It is the perfect way to end your day and wind down before bed. Free to attend.

Bookworks Book Club

Pendleton Community Public Library 595 E. Water St., Pendleton, Indiana, United States

First and Second grade book club is back! This book club is designed for children who love to read or would love to improve their reading skills. Three Wednesday fall series - registration required. Spots are limited - contact Ms. Rachelle if you're interested in joining, or if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions! rcolyer@pendleton.lib.in.us.

Storytime at Gathering Grounds

Gathering Grounds Coffee Shop 925 N. Ford St., Lapel, Indiana

Join us for an hour of stories and fun at Gathering Grounds Coffee Shop in Lapel. Enjoy stories, songs, finger-plays, and rhymes. Strengthen early literacy skills and encourage the joy of learning. Each program ends with a fun craft or activity!

Let’s Paint with Olivia Willard

Lapel Branch Library 610 Main St., Lapel, Indiana

Grab a brush and palette and join us for a relaxing afternoon as local artist Olivia Willard guides you through creating a painting. No experience necessary! All supplies are provided, but limited. Registration is required. This event is intended for attendees age 18+ only.

Teen Game Corner

Pendleton Community Public Library 595 E. Water St., Pendleton, Indiana, United States

"The Game Corner" features a friendly video game tournament for teens in grades 6-12. Recent game selections include Nintendo Switch Sports, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, TowerFall, and Rocket League.

Bound to Books Adult Book Club

Pendleton Community Public Library 595 E. Water St., Pendleton, Indiana, United States

It's a brand new PCPL book club, and all are welcome!

Read Me A Story

Lapel Branch Library 610 Main St., Lapel, Indiana

Read Me a Story is a traditional library storytime in the shade of the Lapel Branch greenspace.

Read Me a Story is a less noisy program with individual play, so it has a TURTLE sensory and activity level: low noise with focused, calm activity.

This program emphasizes the early literacy activities of READ, PLAY, SING, TALK, and WRITE which are essential habits for getting ready to read, as determined by the American Library Association's Every Child Ready to Read program.

An evening with Edgar Allan Poe

Lapel Branch Library 610 Main St., Lapel, Indiana

Autumn is here, Halloween is on the way, and we're getting into spooky season! Come enjoy a slice of "the dark side" with Edgar Allan Poe, as played by Patrick Kalahar. Mr. Poe will entrance you with readings from his work and you will even have the chance to ask questions of "The Raven" writer himself! We hope to scare *ahem* see you there!

Friends of the Library Book Sale

Pendleton Community Public Library 595 E. Water St., Pendleton, Indiana, United States

Bargain books, games, magazines, etc. with proceeds going back to support library programs. On the last day, fill a bag for $1!