This event is in the "Teens 12-18" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 23 2025 Mon Plain and Painted 2:00pm–3:00pm Teens 12-18, Adults Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens 12-18" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 23 2025 Mon Plain and Painted 2:00pm–3:00pm Arts & Crafts Closed Location: Heritage Collection Age Group: Teens 12-18, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Take something simple and make it your own! In this workshop, paint a wooden sign and add a saying of your choice to create a one-of-a-kind piece of art - perfect for your home or to give as a thoughtful gift.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 23 2025 Mon Heritage Skills: Broiler Chickens 5:45pm–6:15pm Adults Educational, Cooking and Food Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 23 2025 Mon Heritage Skills: Broiler Chickens 5:45pm–6:15pm Educational, Cooking and Food Closed Location: Nappanee Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Cooking and Food Registration Required Event Details: Curious about raising your own meat chickens or making the most of a whole bird? This intro session covers the basics—from broiler care to breaking down a chicken for cooking.
This event is in the "Teens 12-18" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Book Boxes 1:00pm–2:00pm Teens 12-18 Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens 12-18" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Book Boxes 1:00pm–2:00pm Arts & Crafts Closed Location: Nappanee Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Teens 12-18 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Love a good book? Turn it into a wooden box! Pick your favorite title and give it a crafty twist with paint, designs, and your own creative flair. It's the perfect hideaway for your tiny treasures or secret snacks.
This event is in the "Children" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Storytime on the Go 2:00pm–3:00pm Children Storytime Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Children" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Storytime on the Go 2:00pm–3:00pm Storytime Waitlist Location: Nappanee Public Library Age Group: Children Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: Meet up with Mrs. Maggie around Nappanee for Storytime on the Go! We will have a read aloud, activity, and a take home craft.June 10th: Rocket Science Ice Cream LawnJune 24th: Neighbors Mercantile
This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Cover to Cover Book Club 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults Book Club Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 24 2025 Tue Cover to Cover Book Club 5:30pm–7:00pm Book Club Open Location: Nappanee Public Library Room: Meeting Room 2 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Disclaimer(s) Registration is required to borrow a copy of the monthly book. Event Details: Join fellow book lovers as they select books for the next year.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 25 2025 Wed Evie's History Bytes All Day Adults Educational, Historical Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 25 2025 Wed Evie's History Bytes All Day Educational, Historical Location: Nappanee Public Library Room: Podcast Platform Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Historical Event Details: Join Martha Owen, Manager of the ELC Heritage Collection, as she chats with a variety of guests about the fascinating history of Nappanee. Tune in for bite-sized stories and insights into the heart of small-town Nappanee.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 25 2025 Wed Make-a-Mix 10:00am–10:30am Adults Cooking and Food Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 25 2025 Wed Make-a-Mix 10:00am–10:30am Cooking and Food Closed Location: Nappanee Public Library Room: Cube Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking and Food Registration Required Event Details: Make real food convenient by making a different mix each month to store in your pantry!This month make a cowboy cookie mix.Sample may be available for tasting. Feel free to bring your own QUART jar.
Jun 25 2025 Wed Free Movie: Despicable Me 4 10:00am–12:00pm Movie Jun 25 2025 Wed Free Movie: Despicable Me 4 10:00am–12:00pm Movie Location: Nappanee Public Library Room: Outside/offsite Program Type: Movie Event Details: Gru welcomes a new member to the family, Gru Jr., who's intent on tormenting his dad. However, their peaceful existence soon comes crashing down when criminal mastermind Maxime Le Mal escapes from prison and vows revenge against Gru.
This event is in the "Kids 5-12" group Jun 25 2025 Wed Wild West Watercolors 11:00am–12:00pm Kids 5-12 Arts & Crafts Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Kids 5-12" group Jun 25 2025 Wed Wild West Watercolors 11:00am–12:00pm Arts & Crafts Waitlist Location: Nappanee Public Library Room: Kids Craft Room Age Group: Kids 5-12 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Paint a sunset with watercolors and add a fun Wild West shape—like a cactus, cowboy hat, or horse! Easy and fun for all little artists.
Jun 26 2025 Thu NPL Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00am–9:00am Jun 26 2025 Thu NPL Board of Trustees Meeting 7:00am–9:00am Location: Nappanee Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 Event Details: Nappanee Public Library Board of Trustees meeting
This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 26 2025 Thu Hit the Pavement in Historic Nappanee 4:00pm–5:00pm Adults Educational, Historical Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jun 26 2025 Thu Hit the Pavement in Historic Nappanee 4:00pm–5:00pm Educational, Historical Open Location: Nappanee Public Library Room: Upper Level Gallery Age Group: Adults Program Type: Educational, Historical Registration Required Event Details: Lace up your walking shoes and join the Heritage Collection staff for a fun, one-hour walking tour through Nappanee!
This event is in the "Babies 0-1" group This event is in the "Toddlers 1-3" group Jun 26 2025 Thu Evening Move & Do 6:00pm–6:30pm Babies 0-1, Toddlers 1-3 Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies 0-1" group This event is in the "Toddlers 1-3" group Jun 26 2025 Thu Evening Move & Do 6:00pm–6:30pm Open Location: Nappanee Public Library Room: Kids Storytelling Area Age Group: Babies 0-1, Toddlers 1-3 Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Babies 0-1" group This event is in the "Toddlers 1-3" group Jun 27 2025 Fri Move & Do 10:00am–10:30am Babies 0-1, Toddlers 1-3 Open Registration Required This event is in the "Babies 0-1" group This event is in the "Toddlers 1-3" group Jun 27 2025 Fri Move & Do 10:00am–10:30am Open Location: Nappanee Public Library Room: Kids Storytelling Area and Craft Room Age Group: Babies 0-1, Toddlers 1-3 Registration Required 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.
This event is in the "Kids 5-12" group Jun 27 2025 Fri UNO Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Kids 5-12 Games This event is in the "Kids 5-12" group Jun 27 2025 Fri UNO Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Games 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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 1 2025 Tue Emma Schrock Escape Room 11:00am–12:00pm Everyone Arts & Crafts, Educational, Historical Open Registration Required This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 1 2025 Tue Emma Schrock Escape Room 11:00am–12:00pm Arts & Crafts, Educational, Historical Open Location: Heritage Collection Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Historical Registration Required Event Details: Emma Schrock is ready to paint - but her beloved brushes are missing! Work together to explore elements of Emma's life and art, uncover clues, and solve puzzles before time runs out.
This event is in the "Kids 5-12" group Jul 1 2025 Tue Suncatcher Succulent 11:00am–12:00pm Kids 5-12 Arts & Crafts Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Kids 5-12" group Jul 1 2025 Tue Suncatcher Succulent 11:00am–12:00pm Arts & Crafts Waitlist Location: Nappanee Public Library Room: Kids Craft Room Age Group: Kids 5-12 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Decorate a succulent suncatcher, put it in a mini flower pot, and place it on your windowsill to catch some sun rays.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 1 2025 Tue Emma Schrock Escape Room 1:00pm–2:00pm Everyone Arts & Crafts, Educational, Historical Open Registration Required This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 1 2025 Tue Emma Schrock Escape Room 1:00pm–2:00pm Arts & Crafts, Educational, Historical Open Location: Heritage Collection Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Historical Registration Required Event Details: Emma Schrock is ready to paint - but her beloved brushes are missing! Work together to explore elements of Emma's life and art, uncover clues, and solve puzzles before time runs out.
This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 1 2025 Tue Emma Schrock Escape Room 3:00pm–4:00pm Everyone Arts & Crafts, Educational, Historical Open Registration Required This event is in the "Everyone" group Jul 1 2025 Tue Emma Schrock Escape Room 3:00pm–4:00pm Arts & Crafts, Educational, Historical Open Location: Heritage Collection Age Group: Everyone Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Educational, Historical Registration Required Event Details: Emma Schrock is ready to paint - but her beloved brushes are missing! Work together to explore elements of Emma's life and art, uncover clues, and solve puzzles before time runs out.
This event is in the "Teens 12-18" group Jul 1 2025 Tue Mario Kart Tournament 3:30pm–4:30pm Teens 12-18 Games Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens 12-18" group Jul 1 2025 Tue Mario Kart Tournament 3:30pm–4:30pm Games Open Location: Nappanee Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Teens 12-18 Program Type: Games Registration Required Event Details: Compete in our Mario Kart Tournament and be crowned the winner of the NPL Grand Prix! Participants should leave their personal Nintendo Switch consoles and controllers at home. Snacks and drinks will be provided.
This event is in the "Toddlers 1-3" group This event is in the "PreK 3-5" group Jul 2 2025 Wed Storytime 10:00am–10:45am Toddlers 1-3, PreK 3-5 Storytime Open Registration Required This event is in the "Toddlers 1-3" group This event is in the "PreK 3-5" group Jul 2 2025 Wed Storytime 10:00am–10:45am Storytime Open Location: Nappanee Public Library Room: Kids Storytelling Area and Craft Room Age Group: Toddlers 1-3, PreK 3-5 Program Type: Storytime Registration Required Event Details: We will have books, crafts, and projects available for little ones.
This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 2 2025 Wed Handmade: Graham Crackers 11:00am–12:30pm Adults Cooking and Food Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 2 2025 Wed Handmade: Graham Crackers 11:00am–12:30pm Cooking and Food Open Location: Nappanee Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1 Age Group: Adults Program Type: Cooking and Food Registration Required Event Details: Learn how to make homemade graham crackers for your summertime s'mores! Samples of s'mores with the crackers will be available for tasting.
Jul 3 2025 Thu Red Cross Blood Drive 1:00pm–6:00pm Jul 3 2025 Thu Red Cross Blood Drive 1:00pm–6:00pm This is not a library sponsored event. Library Branch: Nappanee Public Library Room: Meeting Room 1 & 2 Purpose of Meeting blood drive
Jul 4 2025 Fri Independence Day All Day Closing Jul 4 2025 Fri Closing Independence Day All Day Branches: Nappanee Public Library
This event is in the "Teens 12-18" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 4 2025 Fri Maggie's Book Bites Podcast 10:00am–11:00am Teens 12-18, Adults Educational Virtual Event This event is in the "Teens 12-18" group This event is in the "Adults" group Jul 4 2025 Fri Maggie's Book Bites Podcast 10:00am–11:00am Educational Location: Nappanee Public Library Room: Podcast Platform Age Group: Teens 12-18, Adults Program Type: Educational Event Details: Join Maggie each month as she highlights books on a certain topic. Listen now on Apple podcasts, Spotify, Amazon, Pandora or Stitcher. Topic: Books Inside of Books