Destination Franklin County Indiana
| 12 pm - 2 pm Splash and Snack!
Join us for a splash-tastic time at the Library Summer Bash! Water Fight – Water Sponges Provided! Pie Eating Contest – Who can eat the fastest without a fork? Hot Dogs – Grab a bite and chill with friends! Fun, food, and friendly competition – don’t miss it! July 1 at Laurel Library at noon. |
| 5 pm - 6 pm Beaded Animal Keychain
Give this popular '90s craft a try! Learn how to weave pony beads together to make your own small animal keychain. July 1 at Laurel Library at 5 p.m. and July 2 at Brookville Library at 10 a.m. |
| 10 am - 11 am Beaded Animal Keychain
Give this popular '90s craft a try! Learn how to weave pony beads together to make your own small animal keychain. July 1 at Laurel Library at 5 p.m. and July 2 at Brookville Library at 10 a.m. |
| 9 pm - 10 pm
 4th of July Fireworks at Brookville Town Park
American Legion Post 77 hosts fireworks in the Brookville Town Park at dusk. The upper youth football field and the grandstands will be open as a viewing area. The lower softball fields will be closed for fireworks set up and firing. Donations are accepted in person at the America Legion Post after 3:00 pm on July 4, or by mailing to American Legion Post 77, PO Box 177, Brookville, IN 47012 |
| 6 pm - 7 pm
 July 5th Parade
Come enjoy a day in Metamora and then participate in the Parade at 6 p.m. or be a spectator. If you want to join the parade just show up prior to 6 p.m. at the old firehouse at the east end of town. |
| 12 am - 3 am
 Grist Mill Jam
First Sunday of the month from April to September from 1 to 4 PM Acoustic slow jam at the Metamora Grist Mill, traditional songs that are widely known, beginner friendly In case of inclement weather the jam will move to the MPA Opry Barn on Pennington Rd |
| 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Style Studio: Paint Like An Artist
Get creative in this hands-on painting workshop where we explore a unique artistic style and try it out for ourselves! We’ll break down what defines the artist's style, then you’ll make your own inspired piece to take home. Come experiment, express yourself, and discover your inner artist! Call either library to RSVP. July 7 at Brookville Library at 4:30 p.m. and July 8 at Laurel Library at 4:30 p.m. |
| 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Style Studio: Paint Like An Artist
Get creative in this hands-on painting workshop where we explore a unique artistic style and try it out for ourselves! We’ll break down what defines the artist's style, then you’ll make your own inspired piece to take home. Come experiment, express yourself, and discover your inner artist! Call either library to RSVP. July 7 at Brookville Library at 4:30 p.m. and July 8 at Laurel Library at 4:30 p.m. |
| 5 pm - 6 pm Minecraft Self-Portraits
Draw yourself as a Minecraft character! July 8 at Laurel Library at 5 p.m. and July 9 at Brookville Library at 10 a.m. |
| 10 am - 11 am Minecraft Self-Portraits
Draw yourself as a Minecraft character! July 8 at Laurel Library at 5 p.m. and July 9 at Brookville Library at 10 a.m. |
| 5 pm - 6 pm Summer Read: The Wild Robot
Read “The Wild Robot” by Peter Brown and join us for chapter discussions, science and writing connections, and art projects throughout the summer! Books will be available for checkout at Brookville Library starting June 2. Session 2 (chapters 27-49) - July 10, 5 p.m., session 3 (chapters 50-64) - July 16, 1 p.m., and session 4 (chapters 65-80) - July 24, 5 p.m. |
| All Day Metamora Shops Open Late
2nd Saturday of the month. Metamora shops open til 9PM, Whitewater Calley Railroad train rides, live music, and more. |
| 6 pm - 9 pm
 Blue Note Bluegrass Band
Blue Note Bluegrass Band at the MPA Opry Barn on Sat. March 29th Doors at 6 PM, show begins at 6:30, admissioin at the door $15 day of show Food available on site Table Reservations available on our website |
| All Day Franklin County 4-H Fair
The 4-H Fair is an opportunity for local youth to showcase their projects and animals, and visitors can enjoy carnival rides, great food and grandstand events. |
| 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Basic Metal Stamping
Add a personal touch to your summer! Use basic stamping tools to create personalized designs on metal bracelets. No experience needed. For teens and adults. Registration required. July 14 at Brookville Library at 4:30 p.m. and July 15 at Laurel Library at 4:30 p.m. |
| 6 pm - 7 pm Second Monday Book Club
This in-person book club meets on the second Monday of every month at Brookville Library at 6 p.m. Read the book of the month and join us for discussion. |
| All Day Franklin County 4-H Fair
The 4-H Fair is an opportunity for local youth to showcase their projects and animals, and visitors can enjoy carnival rides, great food and grandstand events. |
| 2 pm - 3 pm Learning Origami
Start with a square piece of paper, but end with a bookmark, an animal, and a small toy! July 15 at Laurel Library at 2 p.m. and July 17 at Brookville Library at 2 p.m. |
| 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Basic Metal Stamping
Add a personal touch to your summer! Use basic stamping tools to create personalized designs on metal bracelets. No experience needed. For teens and adults. Registration required. July 14 at Brookville Library at 4:30 p.m. and July 15 at Laurel Library at 4:30 p.m. |
| All Day Franklin County 4-H Fair
The 4-H Fair is an opportunity for local youth to showcase their projects and animals, and visitors can enjoy carnival rides, great food and grandstand events. |
| 10 am - 11 am Playdough Party
Gather with friends to play with playdough & listen to music! July 16 at Brookville Library at 10 a.m. |
| 1 pm - 2 pm Summer Read: The Wild Robot
Summer Read: The Wild Robot: Read “The Wild Robot” by Peter Brown and join us for chapter discussions, science and writing connections, and art projects throughout the summer! Books will be available for checkout at Brookville Library starting June 2. Session 3 (chapters 50-64) - July 16, 1 p.m., and session 4 (chapters 65-80) - July 24, 5 p.m. |
| All Day Franklin County 4-H Fair
The 4-H Fair is an opportunity for local youth to showcase their projects and animals, and visitors can enjoy carnival rides, great food and grandstand events. |
| 10 am - 11 am Paper Strip Art
Bring your inner artist and make your own abstract 3-D art out of colorful strips of paper! July 17 at Brookville Library at 10 a.m. |
| 2 pm - 3 pm Learning Origami
Start with a square piece of paper, but end with a bookmark, an animal, and a small toy! July 15 at Laurel Library at 2 p.m. and July 17 at Brookville Library at 2 p.m. |
| All Day Franklin County 4-H Fair
The 4-H Fair is an opportunity for local youth to showcase their projects and animals, and visitors can enjoy carnival rides, great food and grandstand events. |
| All Day Oldenburg Freudenfest
The biggest little German festival in Indiana. German music, beer garden, kids' games, Dachsund race, and more. |
| All Day Franklin County 4-H Fair
The 4-H Fair is an opportunity for local youth to showcase their projects and animals, and visitors can enjoy carnival rides, great food and grandstand events. |
| All Day Oldenburg Freudenfest
The biggest little German festical in Indiana. German music, beer garden, kids' games, Dachsund race, and more. |
| 6 pm - 9 pm
 The Shady Pine Bluegrass Night at the Opry Barn
Third Saturday of the month means Bluegrass at the Opry Barn The Shady Pine from the Dayton area returns to the MPA Opry Barn for the July Bluegrass Night. Doors at 6, show at 6:30 Food available on site $!5 per person at the door day of the show Table Reservations aveilable on line metamormpa.org/MPA Store |
| 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm Fix-It Fashion: DIY Basic Clothing Mending
Need to patch a hole or sew on a button? Join us for a drop-in sessionon basic clothing mending. Bring your worn or damaged garments and give themnew life! This is a self-guided, hands-on program—tools, materials, andinstructional resources will be provided. Library staff and volunteers will beavailable to offer assistance and answer questions, but patrons will completemending themselves. July 21 at Brookville Library at 4:30 p.m. |
| 5 pm - 6 pm Sock Puppets
What does a sock and a basket full of fabric, ribbons, and buttons make? A sock puppet! Join us in making a sock puppet so you can put on your own show. July 22 at Brookville Library at 5 p.m. and July 23 at Laurel Library at 10 a.m. |
| 10 am - 11 am Sock Puppets
What does a sock and a basket full of fabric, ribbons, and buttons make? A sock puppet! Join us in making a sock puppet so you can put on your own show. July 22 at Brookville Library at 5 p.m. and July 23 at Laurel Library at 10 a.m. |
| 1 pm - 2 pm Collective Story Writing
Everyone starts a story, but everyone adds to each other's story too! Join us in a musical chair style of brainstorming new stories to tell. July 23 at Brookville Library at 1 p.m. |
| 5 pm - 6 pm Summer Read: The Wild Robot
Summer Read: The Wild Robot: Read “The Wild Robot” by Peter Brown and join us for chapter discussions, science and writing connections, and art projects throughout the summer! Books will be available for checkout at Brookville Library starting June 2. Session 4 (chapters 65-80) - July 24, 5 p.m. |
| 1 pm - 2 pm Summer Watch: The Wild Robot Movie
After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, she bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. July 25 at Brookville Library at 1 p.m. |
| 1 pm - 2 pm The Wild Robot Movie
After a shipwreck, an intelligent robot is stranded on an uninhabited island. To survive the harsh environment, She bonds with the island's animals and cares for an orphaned baby goose. Watch with us at Brookville Library on July 25 at 1 p.m. |
| 6 pm - 10 pm Acoustic Final Friday
Last Friday of the month, come to the Opry Barn Sign up for time begins at 6 PM, music begins at 6:30 Food by Lions Club |
| 10 am - 5 pm
 Christmas in July
Join us in historic Metamora, Indiana for our Christmas in July event. Our local shops and restaurants are all ready to get you in the Christmas spirit a little early. It's been sad that Jolly old man himself will make an appearance. This event will be on July 26 and July 27 from 10 AM to 5 PM.Make your plans now for your weekend day trip to visit historic Metamora, Indiana. |
| 10 am - 5 pm
 Christmas in July
Join us in historic Metamora, Indiana for our Christmas in July event. Our local shops and restaurants are all ready to get you in the Christmas spirit a little early. It's been sad that Jolly old man himself will make an appearance. This event will be on July 26 and July 27 from 10 AM to 5 PM.Make your plans now for your weekend day trip to visit historic Metamora, Indiana. |
| 9 pm - 9 am Harry Potter Trivia
Test your Harry Potter knowledge with trivia! Both libraries, 9am-8pm. |
| 1 pm - 3 pm Harry Potter Movie
Watch Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone and enjoy a cupcake! July 31 at Brookville Library at 1 p.m. |
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