FRANKLIN — The Johnson County Public Library (JCPL) wants to help reduce the cost of going to prom by providing free dresses, suits, accessories and shoes to local high school students.
Project Prom will be held in a building behind the Franklin branch this year, located at 401 State Street. It is open to all students; you do not have to live in Johnson County or have a library card to attend.
More than 1,000 dresses in all sizes are available.
"The Library’s mission is to provide access to a wide range of resources, and Project Prom is a way we can help teens attend prom who otherwise might not have been able to attend due to the cost of purchasing formal wear,” said Kelly Staten, JCPL programming manager.
The event is taking place on Saturday, March 19 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, March 20 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
All high school teens can take home one dress or suit as well as one accessory and pair of shoes.
-
Indiana auto systems maker to shut down Terre Haute plant, cut 207 jobs
Auto system maker ThyssenKrupp Presta North America is closing its Terre Haute manufacturing facility, permanently eliminating 207 jobs over the next nine months.
Tips to keep your pets’ tail wagging during the Indiana heatwave
If it’s hot and uncomfortable for us, it is for them, too. Keeping your pets cool and safe amid the Indiana heatwave is just as important as keeping ourselves cool.
Dangerous heat across central Indiana
High heat and high humidity will continue through the rest of the week. Don’t expect much relief from the heat as overnight lows will only dip into the low 70s.
HVAC experts share tips to maximize air conditioner efficiency during heatwave
As the temperatures climb, so can the strain on your air conditioner. Experts say a few simple steps can help your system operate more efficiently and keep your home cooler.
