“Killer Reads” True-Crime

Book Club

Tuesday, November 21st

5:45 p.m.

November Pick: “The Road to Jonestown: Jim Jones and the Peoples Temple” by Jeff Guinn

This monthly reading group is for all true-crime lovers. Do you enjoy shows like “Dateline,” “48 Hours,” and “Homicide Hunter?” Do your ears perk up when you hear names like John Dillinger, Ted Bundy, Charles Manson, and Al Capone? Do you Secretly wish your career was in forensics? Then this is the book club for you. Contact the library at 574-834-7122 to reserve your copy today!

Needle Felting Class

Monday, December 4th

10:30 am

&

4:30 pm

Discover the magic of needle felting in our hands-on craft class! Whether you’re seasoned in needle felting or a complete beginner, this workshop is designed to park your creativity and rbing your imagination to life through the art of needle felting.  Please register in person at the front desk or by calling 574-834-7122.

Cookbook Club

Tuesday, December 12th

11:00 a.m.

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Let’s get baking some holiday treats. Join us this month as we make festive cutout cookies, and whip up some sweet holiday favorites. We’ll be sharing our recipes and tips along the way.

Adult Craft Class

Tuesday, December 12th

2:00 p.m.

Time to get ugly… with Christmas sweaters, that is!

We’re hosting a festing event on December 12th where you can decorate your own Christmas sweater, hat, or any other article of clothing you bring in. We’ll provide all the decorations you’ll need for a fun, creative afternoon!

Register by December 5th to secure your spot. We can’t wait to see your creations!

Get Fit While You Sit!

Chair Exercise Class

Thursdays

10:30 – 11:30 a.m.

&

4:00 – 4:45 p.m.

Get Fit While You Sit is an hour-long chair exercise program. The first half-hour will be slower-paced and low-impact, a good fit for beginners and those just getting back into the routine of exercising. After a five-minute break there will be a higher-impact, cardio option beginning at 4:35.

Roots & Branches

Genealogy Club

every first Wednesday, monthly

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Who were your ancestors? Where did they come from? When did they arrive in the U.S. Why did they come here? Learn how to find the answers to these questions and more during Roots & Branches, a new genealogy program at NWCPL! Anyone is invited, from the extreme beginner to the seasoned genealogist! The first portion will consist of instructional time, including genealogy videos, how-to talks, helpful tips, and more! Then, we will break off into smaller groups or work together as a team to answer attendees’ genealogy questions and help with those trouble areas known as “brick walls.” Attendees are also welcome to work solo if they prefer.

Fiber Arts Friday

Friday, December 8th

10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

Do you love to knit or crochet? Are you interested in gathering with other like-minded yarn lovers to chat and work on projects? Then this monthly meetup is for you! Beginners are also welcome. 

A Matter of Balance

with Purdue Extension

Mondays from 10:30 – 12:30 p.m.

starting September 25th

Join us at the library for an award-winning, evidence-based fall prevention program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels. Participants will learn how to view falls as controllable, set goals for increasing activity, make changes to reduce fall risks at home, and practice exercises to increase strength and balance. 

** this program is full for the fall, but you can register for the January – February class.