Teen Winter Reading Challenge
Earn prizes by reading and attending library events. Plus, earn tickets for a chance to win a grand prize at our Valentine's Day party on February 13th.
Earn prizes by reading and attending library events. Plus, earn tickets for a chance to win a grand prize at our Valentine's Day party on February 13th.
If you or someone you know struggles with clutter, consider attending the program
“Empower Me to Be Clutter-Free” offered by the Kosciusko Purdue Extension at the North Webster
Community Public Library. Participants will learn de-cluttering strategies, discuss emotional barriers to letting go of “stuff”, and find storage solutions to help solve clutter problems. Sessions will be held at 10:30 am on Mondays, January 6, 13, 20 and 27. Please register in advance for this free class by calling the library.
All homeschooling families are invited to join us for a luncheon and networking meeting! The library will provide meat, juice boxes, and paper products, and each family is asked to bring a dish to share. This will be a great time to share ideas and make new friends!
Writers from all backgrounds are invited to join a vibrant community to share tips and enhance their skills. Connect with fellow writers for collaboration and engage in activities that spark creativity. Participate in monthly writing prompts to explore new ideas and challenge yourself. Join this energetic community and elevate your writing!
Join us at the North Webster Community Public Library for an interactive movie experience featuring the classic Scooby-Doo, Where Are You! episode, "Hassle in the Castle." Step into the mystery with Scooby, Shaggy, and the gang as they explore a haunted castle filled with spooky surprises. During the screening, you’ll follow along with fun interactive cues and maybe even help unmask the villain! This event will last approximately 35 minutes. Registration is required. Please sign up for your preferred time slot at the children's desk.
A four-legged companion can work wonders! Certified therapy dog Shay will be waiting for you during our PAWS-To-Read program on Mondays starting on February 3. This event provides a comfortable and judgment-free zone for kids to practice their reading and interact with Shay. Be sure to register in person, or call 574-834-7122 for a 15 minute session with Shay.
Baby & Toddler Story Time returns on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 or 11:30 starting on October 1st and running through December 17th, 2024. Experience the fun of rhymes, songs, stories and learning with your baby ages birth to 36 months. Then stay for meaningful, relaxing play and networking time with other parents/caregivers and learn about resources for early literacy development. Pre-registration is requested. Sign up in person, by phone at 574-834-7122 or email Miss Cathy at cervin@nweb.lib.in.us. Wiggles expected and visitors welcome!
Baby & Toddler Story Time returns on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 or 11:30 starting on October 1st and running through December 17th, 2024. Experience the fun of rhymes, songs, stories and learning with your baby ages birth to 36 months. Then stay for meaningful, relaxing play and networking time with other parents/caregivers and learn about resources for early literacy development. Pre-registration is requested. Sign up in person, by phone at 574-834-7122 or email Miss Cathy at cervin@nweb.lib.in.us. Wiggles expected and visitors welcome!
The North Webster Community Public Library Citizen Science Club invites the community to join them for this year's Great Backyard Bird Count.
This program will introduce attendees to the Great Backyard Bird Count, a worldwide effort to document bird species in their native habitats. Hosted by the National Audubon Society, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and Birds of Canada, this annual event invites everyday individuals to become "citizen scientists" by choosing one of the designated dates, counting birds, and submitting their totals. This year's Great Backyard Bird Count is set for Feb. 14-17. If you would like to join NWCPL's Great Backyard Bird Count team, sign up for this informational session.
Genealogists and those interested in learning genealogy are invited to check out Roots and Branches. This will be a time for one-on-one discussion, sharing tips, building your tree, and tackling brick walls. Attendees will also learn about the Genealogical Proof Standard and how they can apply it to trace their ancestors accurately. This program will take place the first Wednesday of every month from 10 a.m. to noon.
Preschool Story Time is geared toward ages 3-6 and includes stories, songs, fingerplays, literacy activities and a simple craft. Classes will start on Feb. 5th and continue through April 16th at 10:30 and 11:30 am on Wednesdays. Each class lasts approx. 45 minutes. Registration is requested but visitors are always welcome.
Preschool Story Time is geared toward ages 3-6 and includes stories, songs, fingerplays, literacy activities and a simple craft. Classes will start on Feb. 5th and continue through April 16th at 10:30 and 11:30 am on Wednesdays. Each class lasts approx. 45 minutes. Registration is requested but visitors are always welcome.
Join us every first Thursday for a different creative project. If you like to craft or tinker, this program is for you! Open to all students in grades 6-12.
A four-legged companion can work wonders! Certified therapy dog Irish will be waiting for you during our PAWS-To-Read program on Thursdays starting February 6th. This event provides a comfortable and judgment-free zone for kids to practice their reading and interact with Irish. Sign up is required so please call us @ 574-834-7122 or email Miss Cathy at cervin@nweb.lib.in.us.
The library will be closed on Feb. 7 for staff training. We will reopen on Saturday morning at 10 am.
Calling all LEGO builders! Join us for an exciting adventure where kids build their Lego paradise facing unexpected disasters. Will there be a plane crash? Will a tidal wave hit the island? Will a ghost ship come crashing into port? Use creativity and quick thinking to overcome obstacles and reconstruct your island! An adult must be present with builders aged 5 to 8, and adults can join in on the fun, too.
Bored on your day off? Come join us for some Family BINGO fun! Whether you’re a seasoned player or a beginner, everyone’s a winner at our BINGO games. Don’t miss out on a chance to bond with your family and win some prizes.
A four-legged companion can work wonders! Certified therapy dog Shay will be waiting for you during our PAWS-To-Read program on Mondays starting on February 3. This event provides a comfortable and judgment-free zone for kids to practice their reading and interact with Shay. Be sure to register in person, or call 574-834-7122 for a 15 minute session with Shay.
Baby & Toddler Story Time returns on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 or 11:30 starting on February 4th and running through April 15th, 2025. Experience the fun of rhymes, songs, stories and learning with your baby ages birth to 36 months. Then stay for meaningful, relaxing play and networking time with other parents/caregivers and learn about resources for early literacy development. Pre-registration is requested. Sign up in person, by phone at 574-834-7122 or email Miss Cathy at cervin@nweb.lib.in.us. Wiggles expected and visitors welcome!
Baby & Toddler Story Time returns on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 or 11:30 starting on October 1st and running through December 17th, 2024. Experience the fun of rhymes, songs, stories and learning with your baby ages birth to 36 months. Then stay for meaningful, relaxing play and networking time with other parents/caregivers and learn about resources for early literacy development. Pre-registration is requested. Sign up in person, by phone at 574-834-7122 or email Miss Cathy at cervin@nweb.lib.in.us. Wiggles expected and visitors welcome!
We’re creating a beautiful canvas with a backdrop of musical notes, framed by elegant birds and vibrant greenery. Each element will be thoughtfully arranged to form a captivating scene, where colorful birds and intricate foliage contrast with the flowing melodies, blending creativity with the beauty of the natural world. Please register.
Preschool Story Time is geared toward ages 3-6 and includes stories, songs, fingerplays, literacy activities and a simple craft. Classes will start on Feb. 5th and continue through April 16th at 10:30 and 11:30 am on Wednesdays. Each class lasts approx. 45 minutes. Registration is requested but visitors are always welcome.
Preschool Story Time is geared toward ages 3-6 and includes stories, songs, fingerplays, literacy activities and a simple craft. Classes will start on Feb. 5th and continue through April 16th at 10:30 and 11:30 am on Wednesdays. Each class lasts approx. 45 minutes. Registration is requested but visitors are always welcome.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with friends, food, and games! Join us for a low-key party perfect for unwinding after school. Winter Reading Prize Winners will be drawn, must be present to claim prize.
A four-legged companion can work wonders! Certified therapy dog Irish will be waiting for you during our PAWS-to-read program on Thursdays starting February 6th. This event provides a comfortable and judgment-free zone for kids to read and interact with Irish. Sign up is required so please call us @ 574-834-7122 or email Miss Cathy at cervin@nweb.lib.in.us.
Each year, the National Audubon Society, along with Cornell University’s Ornithology Lab, host the Great Backyard Bird count, and the library wants to participate!
Participants can count birds from a location of their choosing, then submit their totals to the NWCPL Citizen Science eBird account. Registration is required, and we will teach participants how to use eBird. For more information, contact the library and ask for Amanda Demster, or email amanda@nweb.lib.in.us.
We are changing up the format of our Beginner Tech program! Are you struggling to learn the basics of your laptop, tablet, or smartphone? Come to this informal program to learn how to operate your new-to-you technology! We will show you how to access the internet, write and send an email, block unwanted callers, delete old texts and messages, download or remove apps, and more! Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.
Each year, the National Audubon Society, along with Cornell University’s Ornithology Lab, host the Great Backyard Bird count, and the library wants to participate!
Participants can count birds from a location of their choosing, then submit their totals to the NWCPL Citizen Science eBird account. Registration is required, and we will teach participants how to use eBird. For more information, contact the library and ask for Amanda Demster, or email amanda@nweb.lib.in.us.
Each year, the National Audubon Society, along with Cornell University’s Ornithology Lab, host the Great Backyard Bird count, and the library wants to participate!
Participants can count birds from a location of their choosing, then submit their totals to the NWCPL Citizen Science eBird account. Registration is required, and we will teach participants how to use eBird. For more information, contact the library and ask for Amanda Demster, or email amanda@nweb.lib.in.us.
Baby & Toddler Story Time returns on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 or 11:30 starting on October 1st and running through December 17th, 2024. Experience the fun of rhymes, songs, stories and learning with your baby ages birth to 36 months. Then stay for meaningful, relaxing play and networking time with other parents/caregivers and learn about resources for early literacy development. Pre-registration is requested. Sign up in person, by phone at 574-834-7122 or email Miss Cathy at cervin@nweb.lib.in.us. Wiggles expected and visitors welcome!
Baby & Toddler Story Time returns on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 or 11:30 starting on October 1st and running through December 17th, 2024. Experience the fun of rhymes, songs, stories and learning with your baby ages birth to 36 months. Then stay for meaningful, relaxing play and networking time with other parents/caregivers and learn about resources for early literacy development. Pre-registration is requested. Sign up in person, by phone at 574-834-7122 or email Miss Cathy at cervin@nweb.lib.in.us. Wiggles expected and visitors welcome!
Preschool Story Time is geared toward ages 3-6 and includes stories, songs, fingerplays, literacy activities and a simple craft. Classes will start on Feb. 5th and continue through April 16th at 10:30 and 11:30 am on Wednesdays. Each class lasts approx. 45 minutes. Registration is requested but visitors are always welcome.
Preschool Story Time is geared toward ages 3-6 and includes stories, songs, fingerplays, literacy activities and a simple craft. Classes will start on Feb. 5th and continue through April 16th at 10:30 and 11:30 am on Wednesdays. Each class lasts approx. 45 minutes. Registration is requested but visitors are always welcome.
Back by popular demand is Let’s Move! This dance exercise class will be held once a month and will focus on working out in a fun and active way. Join us for a zumba-style workout. No experience necessary.
A four-legged companion can work wonders! Our certified therapy dog, Irish, will be waiting for you during our PAWS-to-read program on Thursdays starting February 6th. This event provides a comfortable and judgment-free zone for kids to read and interact with Irish. Sign up is required so please call us @ 574-834-7122 or email Miss Cathy at cervin@nweb.lib.in.us.
Join us on third Fridays to celebrate whatever media you’re loving right now! Whether it’s a movie, a graphic novel, an anime, television show or video game, we want to hear about it. Think snacks, crafts, fanfiction prompts and more. This event is free and open to grades 6-12.
A four-legged companion can work wonders! Our certified therapy dog, Shay, will be waiting for you during our PAWS-to-read program on Mondays in February. This event provides a comfortable and judgment-free zone for kids to read and interact with Shay. Sign up is required so please call us @ 574-834-7122 or email Miss Cathy at cervin@nweb.lib.in.us.
Baby & Toddler Story Time returns on Tuesday mornings at 10:30 or 11:30 starting on February 4th and running through April 15th, 2025. Experience the fun of rhymes, songs, stories and learning with your baby ages birth to 36 months. Then stay for meaningful, relaxing play and networking time with other parents/caregivers and learn about resources for early literacy development. Pre-registration is requested. Sign up in person, by phone at 574-834-7122 or email Miss Cathy at cervin@nweb.lib.in.us. Wiggles expected and visitors welcome!
All homeschooling families are invited to join us for a luncheon and networking meeting! The library will provide meat, juice boxes, and paper products, and each family is asked to bring a dish to share. This will be a great time to share ideas and make new friends! The deadline to sign up for our February luncheon/meeting will be February 19.
Preschool Story Time is geared toward ages 3-6 and includes stories, songs, fingerplays, literacy activities and a simple craft. Classes will start on Feb. 5th and continue through April 16th at 10:30 and 11:30 am on Wednesdays. Each class lasts approx. 45 minutes. Registration is requested but visitors are always welcome.
Preschool Story Time is geared toward ages 3-6 and includes stories, songs, fingerplays, literacy activities and a simple craft. Classes will start on Feb. 5th and continue through April 16th at 10:30 and 11:30 am on Wednesdays. Each class lasts approx. 45 minutes. Registration is requested but visitors are always welcome.
Join us for an exciting Pokemon Scavenger Hunt at our library! Discover hidden Pokemon as you embark on this fun quest. After the hunt, grab a Pokemon-themed craft to take home. It’s a great activity for families and friends—experience the fun of exploration and creativity together!
A four-legged companion can work wonders! Our certified therapy dog, Irish, will be waiting for you during our PAWS-to-read program on Thursdays starting February 6th. This event provides a comfortable and judgment-free zone for kids to read and interact with Irish. Sign up is required so please call us @ 574-834-7122 or email Miss Cathy at cervin@nweb.lib.in.us.
Don’t let one more banana wither on your counter in vain! Learn how to make easy and delicious banana bread. Plus, make your own recipe card to take home. Open to all tweens and teens in grades 6-12. Registration suggested. Register in person at the library or over the phone.