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Visit with Santa

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Heritage Collection Meeting Room at Heritage Collection

Age Group:

Everyone
Location: Heritage Collection
Room: Heritage Collection Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Event Details:

Santa Claus is coming to the Heritage Collection! 

Celebrate the holiday season with a visit from Santa Claus! During his visit, Santa will pose for pictures, listen to children's Christmas wishes, and spread cheer!

calamity jane

Lunch & a Movie

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Cube at Nappanee Public Library

Program Type:

Movie

Age Group:

Teens 12-18, Adults
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Cube
Age Group: Teens 12-18, Adults
Program Type: Movie
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a free movie showing with lunch provided. Bring a chair or something comfortable to sit on and relax while you watch!

Movie: "Calamity Jane" starring Doris Day and Howard Keel. Vegetable Beef Soup, bread, and dessert provided.

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Hot Wheels Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids 5-12
Games
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. 

DIY Ceramic Nutcrackers

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids 5-12
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Kids Craft Room
Age Group: Kids 5-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Winter Reading is all about cracking open a good book! Join us to paint a mini ceramic nutcracker planter.

Read It & Eat It

4:15pm–4:45pm
Kids 5-12
Cooking and Food
Open
Registration Required
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Kids Craft Room
Age Group: Kids 5-12
Program Type: Cooking and Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Read a story together and snack on food inspired by the book.

In December, we will be reading Birthday Soup by Grace Seo Chang.

Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Toddlers 1-3, PreK 3-5, Kids 5-12
Storytime
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.

BINGO

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids 5-12, Teens 12-18, Adults
Games
Location: Heritage Collection
Room: Heritage Collection Meeting Room
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. 

Block Party

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids 5-12
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.

Brickstoric Nappanee

9:00am–5:00pm
Kids 5-12, Teens 12-18, Adults
Educational, Historical
Open
Registration Required
Location: Heritage Collection
Age Group: Kids 5-12, Teens 12-18, Adults
Program Type: Educational, Historical
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a night of hands-on fun as we explore the rich history of Nappanee through the creative world of LEGO! Grab one of our LEGO bins and learn more about Nappanee's history while building a LEGO creation. 

UNO Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids 5-12
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.

Plain and Painted

10:00am–11:00am
Kids 5-12, Teens 12-18, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Location: Heritage Collection
Room: Heritage Collection Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 5-12, Teens 12-18, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Turn a simple piece of wood into something special! Use paint and a phrase of your choice to create a handmade decoration or gift.

Plain and Painted

3:00pm–4:00pm
Kids 5-12, Teens 12-18, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Location: Heritage Collection
Room: Heritage Collection Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 5-12, Teens 12-18, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Turn a simple piece of wood into something special! Use paint and a phrase of your choice to create a handmade decoration or gift.

BINGO

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids 5-12, Teens 12-18, Adults
Games
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.

LEGO Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids 5-12
Games
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.

Book Review Show & Tell

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids 5-12, Teens 12-18
Book Club
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.

Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Toddlers 1-3, PreK 3-5, Kids 5-12
Storytime
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.

Hot Wheels Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids 5-12
Games
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. 

Thesaurus Art

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids 5-12
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Kids Craft Room
Age Group: Kids 5-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's get creative, artistic, and imaginative with our art in celebration of thesaurus day!

BINGO

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids 5-12, Teens 12-18, Adults
Games
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.

Block Party

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids 5-12
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.

Diamond Painting Keychains

10:00am–11:00am
Kids 5-12, Teens 12-18, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Location: Heritage Collection
Room: Heritage Collection Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 5-12, Teens 12-18, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come for a relaxing day and craft Diamond Art Keychains. Choose two and dot away. 

Slime Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Kids 5-12
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Kids Craft Room
Age Group: Kids 5-12
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Toddlers 1-3, PreK 3-5, Kids 5-12
Storytime
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.

UNO Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids 5-12
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.

BINGO

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids 5-12, Teens 12-18, Adults
Games
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.

BINGO

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids 5-12, Teens 12-18, Adults
Games
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.