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Paint & Snack

Paint & Snack

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food
Age Group:
Teens 12-18
Event Details:

Paint a canvas. Snacks will be provided.

Open
Registration
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens 12-18
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Paint a canvas. Snacks will be provided.

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Storytime

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 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
Event Details:

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

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

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

charcuterie board

Handmade: Charcuterie Board

Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room 1 at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Cooking and Food
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Make your own charcuterie board and get tips and tricks for pairing the best foods together to create a delicious board your guests will love.

Open
Registration
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking and Food
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Make your own charcuterie board and get tips and tricks for pairing the best foods together to create a delicious board your guests will love.

Friends Membership Meeting

Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Nappanee Public Library
Purpose of Meeting:

Quarterly membership meeting

This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Purpose of Meeting

Quarterly membership meeting

Move and Do

Evening Move & Do

Thursday, May 8, 2025 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 9, 2025 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: 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.

minc emobosser

Minc Embosser 101

Friday, May 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Cube at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn how to use a foil embossing machine for creating cards, invitations and more! 

Open
Registration
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Cube
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Learn how to use a foil embossing machine for creating cards, invitations and more! 

Hot Wheels

Hot Wheels Club

Friday, May 9, 2025 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. 

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. 

Stitch

Saturday Stitchers

Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Conference Room at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

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

Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Conference 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! 

 

Mo Willems

May Mo Mondays

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 4:15pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids 5-12
Event Details:

Draw with Mo Willems! Follow along a video tutorial from popular children's book writer and illustrator Mo Willems and learn new and unique ways to create art! All supplies wi...

Open
Registration
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Kids 5-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Draw with Mo Willems! 

Follow along a video tutorial from popular children's book writer and illustrator Mo Willems and learn new and unique ways to create art! All supplies will be provided.


 

Little Bookworms

Little Bookworms

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kids Storytelling Area and Craft Room at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Children
Event Details:

Our newest Book Club for our littlest readers and their caregivers. During Little Bookworms, you will pick up a copy of the book, find a spot somewhere in the library, and read the...

Open
Registration
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Kids Storytelling Area and Craft Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Our newest Book Club for our littlest readers and their caregivers. During Little Bookworms, you will pick up a copy of the book, find a spot somewhere in the library, and read the book together with your child.

Genealogy Club

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Educational, Historical
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Use genealogy resources and get on-hand assistance while you discover your family history. No registration is necessary.

Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Historical
Event Details:

Use genealogy resources and get on-hand assistance while you discover your family history.

No registration is necessary.

split fiction

Split Fiction Book Club

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Conference Room at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Book Club
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Check out our new science fiction/fantasy book club! From avid readers of the genres to people wanting to dive into something new, this is the place for you. We will have everythin...

Open
Registration
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8

Disclaimer(s)

Must be a valid NPL cardholder to get a copy of the book. 

Event Details:

Check out our new science fiction/fantasy book club! From avid readers of the genres to people wanting to dive into something new, this is the place for you.

May's Pinterest Craft

Pinterest Night

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join us to make a macrame rainbow!

Open
Registration
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us to make a macrame rainbow!

DIY Mugs

Thursday, May 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens 12-18
Event Details:

Get creative and design your own custom mug using Sharpies!  We’ll provide the mugs and markers—you bring the creativity!

Open
Registration
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Teens 12-18
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Get creative and design your own custom mug using Sharpies!  We’ll provide the mugs and markers—you bring the creativity!

BINGO

BINGO

Friday, May 16, 2025 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.All ages are welcome on the 1st and 3rd Friday, monthly. *Sub...

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.

All ages are welcome on the 1st and 3rd Friday, monthly. 

Blocks

Block Party

Friday, May 16, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kids Storytelling Area at Nappanee Public Library
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.

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.

bee

Michiana Bee Keepers

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room 1 & 2 at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Educational
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the Michiana Bee Keepers for their monthly meeting and learn more about bees and bee keeping

Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Join the Michiana Bee Keepers for their monthly meeting and learn more about bees and bee keeping

Grave Care

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:15pm
Heritage Collection
Program Type:
Educational, Historical
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Join the Heritage Collection to learn how and try your hand at cleaning tombstones at the Union Center Cemetery. Attendees will receive a kit of proper tombstone cleaning supplies....

Open
Registration
Location: Heritage Collection
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Historical
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Join the Heritage Collection to learn how and try your hand at cleaning tombstones at the Union Center Cemetery. Attendees will receive a kit of proper tombstone cleaning supplies.

Please limit the kits to one per family. 

History Chats

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:45pm
Facebook at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Educational, Historical
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join the Heritage Collection on Facebook Live on the third Monday of the month as they talk about different moments and things in Nappanee History. Topic: The Hartman Family

Virtual Event
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Facebook
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Educational, Historical
Event Details:

Join the Heritage Collection on Facebook Live on the third Monday of the month as they talk about different moments and things in Nappanee History. 

Topic: The Hartman Family

Slime

Slime Club

Monday, May 19, 2025 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.

Open
Registration
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Kids 5-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

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

american geraniums

Creative Canvas

Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room 1 at Nappanee Public Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Paint a picture of patriotic geraniums. 

Open
Registration
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Paint a picture of patriotic geraniums. 

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Storytime

Wednesday, May 21, 2025 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
Event Details:

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

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

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

NPL Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, May 22, 2025 at 7:00am - 9:00am
Meeting Room 1 at Nappanee Public Library
Event Details:

Nappanee Public Library Board of Trustees meeting

Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Event Details:

Nappanee Public Library Board of Trustees meeting