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Preschool Storytime

Preschool Storytime

Wednesday, May 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Kids Storytelling Area and Craft Room at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
PreK 3-5
Event Details:

We will have books, crafts, and projects available for little ones. This storytime teaches kids age 3-5 preschool skills like using scissors, learning colors, counting, and mor...

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Registration
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Kids Storytelling Area and Craft Room
Age Group: PreK 3-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

We will have books, crafts, and projects available for little ones.

This storytime teaches kids age 3-5 preschool skills like using scissors, learning colors, counting, and more in a social setting.

BINGO

Bingo

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 1 & 2 at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids 5-12, Teens 12-18, Adults
Event Details:

Play Bingo on the first and third Fridays, monthly*. All ages are welcome.  *Subject to change for holidays and closures

Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2
Age Group: Kids 5-12, Teens 12-18, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Play Bingo on the first and third Fridays, monthly*. All ages are welcome. 

*Subject to change for holidays and closures

Slime

Slime Club

Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids 5-12
Event Details:

Join us every other month to make a new slime. All supplies are provided.

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Registration
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Kids 5-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us every other month to make a new slime. All supplies are provided.

Salsa

Salsa Making for Kids

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
Kids Craft Room at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids 5-12
Event Details:

Help make a batch of salsa and snack while hearing a story.

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Registration
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Kids Craft Room
Age Group: Kids 5-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Help make a batch of salsa and snack while hearing a story.

Move and Do

Evening Move & Do

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Kids Storytelling Area at Nappanee Public Library
Age Group:
Babies 0-1, Toddlers 1-3
Event Details:

Move and Do is not your traditional storytime - there is constant movement, socializing, and discovery during this play-based program, designed for our community's littlest learner...

Open
Registration
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Kids Storytelling Area
Age Group: Babies 0-1, Toddlers 1-3
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Move and Do is not your traditional storytime - there is constant movement, socializing, and discovery during this play-based program, designed for our community's littlest learners.

Move and Do

Move & Do

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Storytelling Area and Craft Room at Nappanee Public Library
Age Group:
Babies 0-1, Toddlers 1-3
Event Details:

Move and Do is not your traditional storytime - there is constant movement, socializing, and discovery during this play-based program, designed for our community's littlest learner...

Open
Registration
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Kids Storytelling Area and Craft Room
Age Group: Babies 0-1, Toddlers 1-3
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Move and Do is not your traditional storytime - there is constant movement, socializing, and discovery during this play-based program, designed for our community's littlest learners.

UNO

UNO Club

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids Storytelling Area and Craft Room at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids 5-12
Event Details:

Join us monthly to play all different kinds of Uno. Drop in anytime and play at your own pace.

Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Kids Storytelling Area and Craft Room
Age Group: Kids 5-12
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us monthly to play all different kinds of Uno. Drop in anytime and play at your own pace.

Sandbox

Augmented Reality Sandbox

All Day
Reference Area at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
PreK 3-5, Kids 5-12, Teens 12-18, Adults
Event Details:

The Elkhart County Soil and Water Conservation District is lending NPL the Augmented Reality Sandbox through June 15. It's a fun way to see how the topography of an area can effect...

Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Reference Area
Age Group: PreK 3-5, Kids 5-12, Teens 12-18, Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

The Elkhart County Soil and Water Conservation District is lending NPL the Augmented Reality Sandbox through June 15. It's a fun way to see how the topography of an area can effect water movement and erosion.

Chapter Chats

Chapter Chats

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Kids 5-12
Event Details:

Join us weekly during Summer Reading for our Chapter Chats Book Club! We will be reading The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner. We’ll assign chapters to read each...

Open
Registration
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Kids 5-12
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us weekly during Summer Reading for our Chapter Chats Book Club!

Book Cooks

Book Cooks

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Kids Craft Room at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food
Age Group:
Kids 5-12
Event Details:

Lets cook up some fun! Each week we will make a new recipe, that will include something home grown, and enjoy a story together! 

Open
Registration
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Kids Craft Room
Age Group: Kids 5-12
Program Type: Cooking and Food
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Lets cook up some fun! Each week we will make a new recipe, that will include something home grown, and enjoy a story together! 

Firefly Storytime

Firefly Storytime

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Kids Storytelling Area and Craft Room at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies 0-1, Toddlers 1-3, PreK 3-5
Event Details:

The Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Awards rewards one outstanding picture book each year. Join us on Wednesday mornings as we read the 2024 Nominees. Books include Bear Has a ...

Open
Registration
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Kids Storytelling Area and Craft Room
Age Group: Babies 0-1, Toddlers 1-3, PreK 3-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

The Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Awards rewards one outstanding picture book each year. Join us on Wednesday mornings as we read the 2024 Nominees. Books include Bear Has a Belly by Jane Whittingham, Firefighter Flo!

BINGO

BINGO

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room 1 & 2 at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids 5-12, Teens 12-18, Adults
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled hour of BINGO! Participants can win prizes including baked goods, candy, books, and more. 1st & 3rd Friday, Monthly* from 1 - 2 pm. All ages are wel...

Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2
Age Group: Kids 5-12, Teens 12-18, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us for a fun-filled hour of BINGO! Participants can win prizes including baked goods, candy, books, and more.

1st & 3rd Friday, Monthly* from 1 - 2 pm. All ages are welcome.

LEGO Club

LEGO Club

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids Storytelling Area and Craft Room at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids 5-12
Event Details:

Drop in anytime for LEGO club. Build, create, and play at your own pace.

Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Kids Storytelling Area and Craft Room
Age Group: Kids 5-12
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Drop in anytime for LEGO club. Build, create, and play at your own pace.

worms

Worms!

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room 1 & 2 at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Kids 5-12
Event Details:

Jenna from Elkhart County Soil & Water will be here to talk to you about worms and how they help keep soil healthy. She will be doing a presentation, reading a short story, and...

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Registration
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2
Age Group: Kids 5-12
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Jenna from Elkhart County Soil & Water will be here to talk to you about worms and how they help keep soil healthy. She will be doing a presentation, reading a short story, and getting out some worms! 

Chapter Chats

Chapter Chats

Monday, June 10, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Kids 5-12
Event Details:

Join us weekly during Summer Reading for our Chapter Chats Book Club! We will be reading The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner. We’ll assign chapters to read each...

Open
Registration
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Kids 5-12
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us weekly during Summer Reading for our Chapter Chats Book Club!

Book Cooks

Book Cooks

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Kids Craft Room at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food
Age Group:
Kids 5-12
Event Details:

Lets cook up some fun! Each week we will make a new recipe, that will include something home grown, and enjoy a story together! 

Open
Registration
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Kids Craft Room
Age Group: Kids 5-12
Program Type: Cooking and Food
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Lets cook up some fun! Each week we will make a new recipe, that will include something home grown, and enjoy a story together! 

Firefly Storytime

Firefly Storytime

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Kids Storytelling Area and Craft Room at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies 0-1, Toddlers 1-3, PreK 3-5
Event Details:

The Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Awards rewards one outstanding picture book each year. Join us on Wednesday mornings as we read the 2024 Nominees. Books include Bear Has a ...

Open
Registration
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Kids Storytelling Area and Craft Room
Age Group: Babies 0-1, Toddlers 1-3, PreK 3-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

The Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Awards rewards one outstanding picture book each year. Join us on Wednesday mornings as we read the 2024 Nominees. Books include Bear Has a Belly by Jane Whittingham, Firefighter Flo!

Move and Do

Evening Move & Do

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Kids Storytelling Area at Nappanee Public Library
Age Group:
Babies 0-1, Toddlers 1-3
Event Details:

Move and Do is not your traditional storytime - there is constant movement, socializing, and discovery during this play-based program, designed for our community's littlest learner...

Open
Registration
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Kids Storytelling Area
Age Group: Babies 0-1, Toddlers 1-3
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Move and Do is not your traditional storytime - there is constant movement, socializing, and discovery during this play-based program, designed for our community's littlest learners.

Move and Do

Move & Do

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Kids Storytelling Area and Craft Room at Nappanee Public Library
Age Group:
Babies 0-1, Toddlers 1-3
Event Details:

Move and Do is not your traditional storytime - there is constant movement, socializing, and discovery during this play-based program, designed for our community's littlest learner...

Open
Registration
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Kids Storytelling Area and Craft Room
Age Group: Babies 0-1, Toddlers 1-3
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Move and Do is not your traditional storytime - there is constant movement, socializing, and discovery during this play-based program, designed for our community's littlest learners.

Hot Wheels

Hot Wheels Club

Friday, June 14, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids Storytelling Area at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids 5-12
Event Details:

Bring your Hot Wheels cars and tracks to the library and play with friends. 

Open
Registration
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Kids Storytelling Area
Age Group: Kids 5-12
Program Type: Games
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Bring your Hot Wheels cars and tracks to the library and play with friends. 

Chapter Chats

Chapter Chats

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Kids 5-12
Event Details:

Join us weekly during Summer Reading for our Chapter Chats Book Club! We will be reading The Boxcar Children by Gertrude Chandler Warner. We’ll assign chapters to read each...

Open
Registration
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Kids 5-12
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join us weekly during Summer Reading for our Chapter Chats Book Club!

Book Cooks

Book Cooks

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Kids Craft Room at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food
Age Group:
Kids 5-12
Event Details:

Lets cook up some fun! Each week we will make a new recipe, that will include something home grown, and enjoy a story together! 

Open
Registration
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Kids Craft Room
Age Group: Kids 5-12
Program Type: Cooking and Food
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Lets cook up some fun! Each week we will make a new recipe, that will include something home grown, and enjoy a story together! 

Firefly Storytime

Firefly Storytime

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Kids Storytelling Area and Craft Room at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Babies 0-1, Toddlers 1-3, PreK 3-5
Event Details:

The Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Awards rewards one outstanding picture book each year. Join us on Wednesday mornings as we read the 2024 Nominees. Books include Bear Has a ...

Open
Registration
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Kids Storytelling Area and Craft Room
Age Group: Babies 0-1, Toddlers 1-3, PreK 3-5
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

The Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Awards rewards one outstanding picture book each year. Join us on Wednesday mornings as we read the 2024 Nominees. Books include Bear Has a Belly by Jane Whittingham, Firefighter Flo!

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

Stuffed Animal Sleepover

All Day
Kids Storytelling Area and Craft Room at Nappanee Public Library
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Drop your stuffed animal off at the library and let them stay overnight for a sleepover! On Thursday, June 20th, drop off your stuffed animal at the library. While you are here, ma...

Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Kids Storytelling Area and Craft Room
Age Group: Children
Event Details:

Drop your stuffed animal off at the library and let them stay overnight for a sleepover! On Thursday, June 20th, drop off your stuffed animal at the library. While you are here, make them a name tag and read them a story.