Eclipse Programs & Events
A limited number of eclipse viewing glasses will be available for program attendees.
Eclipse Tip Sheet for Johnson County Residents
All JCPL Locations will be closed on Monday, April 8, 2024 due to the eclipse.
- The Library is open regular hours on Sat, Apr. 6 and Sun, Apr. 7 and our parking lots are reserved for Library visitors.
- We will close at 5 p.m. on Sun, Apr. 7 and remain closed until Tue, Apr. 9 at 9 a.m.
- Access to our parking lots and free Wi-Fi will be available on the day of the eclipse. [There will be no access to the buildings].
Indiana Astronomical Society presents the Solar Eclipse
Tue • Mar. 26 • 5:30 p.m. • WRB • All Ages
The solar eclipse will be on April 8, so come listen to the Indiana Astronomical Society's presentation on this event! Eclipse glasses will be provided. Registration required.
Slime Time
Thu • Mar. 28 • 4:30 p.m. • WRB • School-Age
Concoct a new slime every month. Registration required.
Galaxy Pencil Pouch
Thu • Mar. 28 • 5:30 • FRB • Teens
Decorate your own pencil pouch with a galaxy theme. Registration is required.
Solar Eclipse Storytime
Tue • Apr. 2 • 10 a.m. • CPB
Have fun together at our Solar Eclipse Storytime! Enjoy eclipse-themed stories, crafts, songs and more. Designed for ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Child's caregiver required.
Kids Cooking
Tue • Apr. 2 • 4:30 p.m. • CPB • School-Age
Get ready for the upcoming solar eclipse. We'll share stories about the moon and make edible moon rocks with dark chocolate chips and honey! Registration required.
Solar Eclipse Storytime
Wed • Apr. 3 • 10 a.m. • FRB
Have fun together at our Solar Eclipse Storytime! Enjoy eclipse-themed stories, crafts, songs and more. Designed for ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Child's caregiver required.
Solar Eclipse Storytime
Thu • Apr. 4 • 10 a.m. • TRB
Fri • Apr. 5 • 10 a.m. • WRB
Have fun together at our Solar Eclipse Storytime! Enjoy eclipse-themed stories, crafts, songs and more. Designed for ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Child's caregiver required.
Moon Watercolor
Thu • Apr. 4 • 6-7 p.m. • TRB • Adults
Create your own watercolor moon painting in honor of the eclipse. All supplies provided. Registration required.
Saturday STEAM: Eclipse Fun
Sat • Apr. 6 • 10 a.m. • CPB • All Ages
Eclipse excitement is here! Complete eclipse themed STEAM activities and earn a pair of eclipse viewing glasses (while supplies last).
TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE
Johnson County Public Library is gearing up for the next celestial event of the century, the April 8, 2024 Solar Eclipse. This total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. The duration of totality will be up to 4 minutes and 27 seconds, almost double that of The Great American Eclipse on August 21, 2017.
Eclipse Tip Sheet for johnson county
Eclipse Watching Glasses
- Safe viewing instructions
- Need a large number of viewing glasses? More information can be found here
- How To Tell If Your Viewing Glasses Or Handheld Solar Viewers Are Safe
- Reputable Vendors of Solar Filters and Viewers
- Buying Safe Eclipse Glasses
Make a Solar Eclipse Viewer
(Countdown to Kindergarten Calendar activity)
Read the Daily Journal article about the eclipse.
Additional information about the upcoming events surrounding the eclipse is available at Festival Country's website or Visit Indiana.
This will be a great opportunity for our community to celebrate science with fun displays and hands-on activities, culminating in the total solar eclipse event on April 8, 2024.
Space Day
Sat • Mar. 2 • 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. • All Ages
Johnson County Armory • 325 Minuteman Way, Franklin, IN 46131
Join us as we explore space and learn about the upcoming eclipse. For All Ages.
Thanks to Festival Country and the JCPL Foundation, eclipse glasses will be available to those who attend on a first-come, first-served basis.
Green Screen Pictures
Schedule of Events
SkyDome Planetarium
- Free Timed Entrance Ticket Needed
(pick up a ticket the day of the event)
o On the hour 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., break at 1 p.m.
Indiana Astronomical Society
- Learn about Telescopes: Drop-in 10 a.m. & 1 p.m.
- Total Eclipse Presentation: Noon & 3 p.m.
Purdue Space Program
- Explore the Red Planet with Mars Perseverance Rover
o Presentation at 11 a.m. & 2 p.m.
All Day Activities
- NASA artifacts
o Shuttle heat tile
o Atlantis shuttle model
o NASA launch panel
o International Space Station model - Explore space in virtual reality
- Face painting
- Space and eclipse-themed activities
- Meet & Greet “Bibli in Space” Photo-op
o On the half hour 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. - Storytime from Space
- Eclipse glasses available on a first-come, first-served basis
- Read the Daily Journal Article about Space Day
- Read the Daily Journal column from staff member Monica about Space Day!
