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Maggie's Book Bites Podcast

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Podcast Platform at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Teens 12-18, Adults

Listen to the newest episode of Maggie's Book Bites. Maggie and her book-loving guests will be talking about all things books - The good, the bad, favorites, and books we are looking forward to. Listen for reviews and recommendations.

Virtual Event
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Podcast Platform
Age Group: Teens 12-18, Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Listen to the newest episode of Maggie's Book Bites. Maggie and her book-loving guests will be talking about all things books - The good, the bad, favorites, and books we are looking forward to. Listen for reviews and recommendations.

Good Friday

Friday, April 3, 2026 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
Nappanee Public Library
Closing
Branches:
Nappanee Public Library
This event is in the "Teens 12-18" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Crafting with Jen

Saturday, April 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Heritage Collection
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens 12-18, Adults

Join Jen for a fun day of crafting at the Heritage Collection. Each month will be a new craft. 

 

March: Book Bedazzling 

Closed
Registration Required
Location: Heritage Collection
Age Group: Teens 12-18, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join Jen for a fun day of crafting at the Heritage Collection. Each month will be a new craft. 

 

March: Book Bedazzling 

This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "Teens 12-18" group

LEGO Week

All Day 4/6 - 4/11
Nappanee Public Library
Age Group:
Children, Teens 12-18

It's LEGO week at the library! Stop in each day to complete a new Lego building challenge. Earn a raffle ticket for a chance to win a Lego set every day that you complete the challenge. After completing the challenge, stay and build awhile.

Location: Nappanee Public Library
Age Group: Children, Teens 12-18
Event Details:

It's LEGO week at the library! Stop in each day to complete a new Lego building challenge. Earn a raffle ticket for a chance to win a Lego set every day that you complete the challenge. After completing the challenge, stay and build awhile.

This event is in the "Teens 12-18" group

Book Page Coasters

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Cube at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens 12-18

Use recycled book pages to make your own bookish coasters.

Open
Registration Required
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Cube
Age Group: Teens 12-18
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use recycled book pages to make your own bookish coasters.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Create in 3D

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Cube at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Learn how to use a 3D Pen to create fun and useful items out of nothing more than melted plastic and imagination. This month we will be making a Coffee Cup Coaster.

Open
Registration Required
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Cube
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to use a 3D Pen to create fun and useful items out of nothing more than melted plastic and imagination. This month we will be making a Coffee Cup Coaster.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Pinterest Night

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Cube at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Each month make trendy DIY projects from Pinterest. Come hang out, get creative, and leave with something awesome you made yourself!

Project: beaded plant

Full
Registration Required
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Cube
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Each month make trendy DIY projects from Pinterest. Come hang out, get creative, and leave with something awesome you made yourself!

Project: beaded plant

This event is in the "Adults" group

Read Between the Naps

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Heritage Collection Board Room at Heritage Collection
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all busy moms and dads who love books but barely have time to read! The Read Between the Nap Club is a laid-back, judgment-free book club that meets every other month - because we know life gets hectic!

Open
Registration Required
Location: Heritage Collection
Room: Heritage Collection Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is required to borrow a copy of the monthly book.

Event Details:

Calling all busy moms and dads who love books but barely have time to read! The Read Between the Nap Club is a laid-back, judgment-free book club that meets every other month - because we know life gets hectic!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Puzzle Swap

All Day 4/10 - 4/11
Reference Area at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Adults

The puzzle swap is open Friday and Saturday during library hours! 

Bring a puzzle without any missing pieces to trade for one that’s new-to-you. *You don’t need to bring a puzzle to take a free puzzle home.

Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Reference Area
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

The puzzle swap is open Friday and Saturday during library hours! 

Bring a puzzle without any missing pieces to trade for one that’s new-to-you. *You don’t need to bring a puzzle to take a free puzzle home.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Coffee Can Vase

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cube at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Recycle an empty coffee can into a vase for fresh or dried flowers. 

Open
Registration Required
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Cube
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Recycle an empty coffee can into a vase for fresh or dried flowers. 

This event is in the "Kids 5-12" group

Beyblade Battles

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Cube at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids 5-12

Bring your Beyblades to the library to battle with other players. The library will provide the arenas.

Nappanee Public Library is not responsible for any lost or damaged items.

Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Cube
Age Group: Kids 5-12
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Bring your Beyblades to the library to battle with other players. The library will provide the arenas.

Nappanee Public Library is not responsible for any lost or damaged items.

This event is in the "Kids 5-12" group

Hot Wheels Club

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids Storytelling Area at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids 5-12

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

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

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

This event is in the "Adults" group

Saturday Stitchers

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Heritage Collection Board Room at Heritage Collection
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

This crafty group meets once a month to chat and cross-stitch together. New members are welcome! 

 

Location: Heritage Collection
Room: Heritage Collection Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

This crafty group meets once a month to chat and cross-stitch together. New members are welcome! 

 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Coppes Clips

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Facebook at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Historical
Age Group:
Adults

Coppes Napanee is 150 years old! Join Martha each month as she dives deeper into their history and shares a variety of fun facts. 

Virtual Event
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Facebook
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Historical
Event Details:

Coppes Napanee is 150 years old! Join Martha each month as she dives deeper into their history and shares a variety of fun facts. 

This event is in the "Kids 5-12" group
This event is in the "Teens 12-18" group

Book Review Show & Tell

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kids Craft Room at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Kids 5-12, Teens 12-18

Bring your latest book review to life and share it with others. Reviews can include a recipe, LEGO creation, crafts, drawings, or even a song. Make sure to include your address and we will send you a special review form to fill out.

Open
Registration Required
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Kids Craft Room
Age Group: Kids 5-12, Teens 12-18
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your latest book review to life and share it with others. Reviews can include a recipe, LEGO creation, crafts, drawings, or even a song. Make sure to include your address and we will send you a special review form to fill out.

This event is in the "Kids 5-12" group

April Showers

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Cube at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids 5-12

April Showers bring May Flowers! Join us to decorate your own umbrella to keep yourself dry from the rain.

Open
Registration Required
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Cube
Age Group: Kids 5-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

April Showers bring May Flowers! Join us to decorate your own umbrella to keep yourself dry from the rain.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Genealogy Club

Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Heritage Collection Meeting Room at Heritage Collection
Program Type:
Educational, Historical
Age Group:
Adults

Get help researching your family history using library genealogy resources.
Drop in. No registration needed.

Location: Heritage Collection
Room: Heritage Collection Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Historical
Event Details:

Get help researching your family history using library genealogy resources.
Drop in. No registration needed.

This event is in the "Toddlers 1-3" group
This event is in the "PreK 3-5" group
This event is in the "Kids 5-12" group

Storytime

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Kids Storytelling Area and Craft Room at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Storytime
Age Group:
Toddlers 1-3, PreK 3-5, Kids 5-12

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

Open
Registration Required
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Kids Storytelling Area and Craft Room
Age Group: Toddlers 1-3, PreK 3-5, Kids 5-12
Program Type: Storytime
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Director Chats

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Cube at Nappanee Public Library
Age Group:
Everyone

Join Seth, our library Director for an afternoon chat. 

Get updates on the current library renovation and learn more about what's going on at NPL. 

Refreshments will be available while supplies last. 

Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Cube
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Join Seth, our library Director for an afternoon chat. 

Get updates on the current library renovation and learn more about what's going on at NPL. 

Refreshments will be available while supplies last. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Grumpy Sunshine Romance Book Club

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Cube at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults

Calling all romance lovers! The Grumpy Sunshine Book Club is your new happy place. Every other month, choose a book that features a specific romance trope.

Open
Registration Required
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Cube
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required

Disclaimer(s)

Registration is required to borrow a copy of the monthly book.

Event Details:

Calling all romance lovers! The Grumpy Sunshine Book Club is your new happy place. Every other month, choose a book that features a specific romance trope.

Friends of NPL Meeting

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Heritage Collection Board Room at Heritage Collection
Purpose of Meeting:

Friends of NPL monthly meeting.

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Heritage Collection
Room: Heritage Collection Board Room
Purpose of Meeting

Friends of NPL monthly meeting.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Pokégnek Bodéwadmik, The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians: Survival and Revival through Storytelling

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Heritage Collection Meeting Room at Heritage Collection
Program Type:
Educational, Historical
Age Group:
Adults

Dr. John Low, Professor Emeritus at Ohio State University and citizen of the Pokagan Band of Potawatomi, will lead a discussion on the Potawatomi in northwest Indiana with a focus on the Nappanee area. 

Open
Registration Required
Location: Heritage Collection
Room: Heritage Collection Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Historical
Registration Required
Event Details:

Dr. John Low, Professor Emeritus at Ohio State University and citizen of the Pokagan Band of Potawatomi, will lead a discussion on the Potawatomi in northwest Indiana with a focus on the Nappanee area. 

This event is in the "Kids 5-12" group
This event is in the "Teens 12-18" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

BINGO

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Heritage Collection Meeting Room at Heritage Collection
Program Type:
Games
Age Group:
Kids 5-12, Teens 12-18, Adults

Join us twice a month for a simple and fun BINGO session! Play for prizes of all kinds. No registration needed. Donations are welcome to help us keep the prizes fresh and exciting.

Location: Heritage Collection
Room: Heritage Collection Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 5-12, Teens 12-18, Adults
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Join us twice a month for a simple and fun BINGO session! Play for prizes of all kinds. No registration needed. Donations are welcome to help us keep the prizes fresh and exciting.

This event is in the "Kids 5-12" group

Block Party

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids Storytelling Area at Nappanee Public Library
Age Group:
Kids 5-12

Meet at the library every month for a Block Party. Get creative with imaginative building play using Lincoln Logs, Magna Tiles, & Keva Planks.

Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Kids Storytelling Area
Age Group: Kids 5-12
Event Details:

Meet at the library every month for a Block Party. Get creative with imaginative building play using Lincoln Logs, Magna Tiles, & Keva Planks.