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santa

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.

beekeeping

Beginning Bee Keeping

Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Heritage Collection Meeting Room at Heritage Collection

Program Type:

Educational

Age Group:

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

Learn the basics of starting a backyard beehive. Questions are welcome.  

Presented by the Michiana Bee Keepers. 

 

 

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Heritage Skills: Freshly Milled Bread

10:00am–11:30am
Adults
Educational, Cooking and Food
Closed
Registration Required
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Cube
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Cooking and Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fresh milled flour takes a bit of learning curve to get used to. Learn how to make successful bread and other baked goods with tips and tricks it normally takes years to learn. Make the best food you've ever had for you and your family. 

History Chats

10:00am–4:45pm
Everyone
Educational, Historical
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: Milestones in Nappanee 

Talk With Your Baby

10:00am–10:45am
Babies 0-1, Toddlers 1-3, Adults
Educational
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Kids Craft Room
Age Group: Babies 0-1, Toddlers 1-3, Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Talk With Your Baby is a parenting program for grandparents, parents and caregivers of infants 0-3 years old.

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. 

Evie's History Bytes

All Day
Adults
Educational, Historical
Virtual Event
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Podcast Platform
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Historical
Event Details:

Martha is joined by Haley Yoder 

Episode Name: Community in Nappanee 

Mini Masterpieces

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

Big creativity comes in small packages! Join the Heritage Collection staff for a fun and relaxing art session where you will create your own mini canvas masterpiece.

Mini Masterpieces

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

Big creativity comes in small packages! Join the Heritage Collection staff for a fun and relaxing art session where you will create your own mini canvas masterpiece.

Maggie's Book Bites Podcast

10:00am–11:00am
Teens 12-18, Adults
Educational
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.

Talk With Your Baby

10:00am–10:45am
Babies 0-1, Toddlers 1-3, Adults
Educational
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Kids Craft Room
Age Group: Babies 0-1, Toddlers 1-3, Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Talk With Your Baby is a parenting program for grandparents, parents and caregivers of infants 0-3 years old.

Brown Bag Lunch Series

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Educational, Historical
Location: Heritage Collection
Room: Heritage Collection Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Historical
Event Details:

Enjoy your lunch at the Heritage Collection and learn about Nappanee History. Each month, we will be discussing and discovering a different topic. Lunch is not provided. 

Topic: The Coppes Family 

Talk With Your Baby

10:00am–10:45am
Babies 0-1, Toddlers 1-3, Adults
Educational
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Kids Craft Room
Age Group: Babies 0-1, Toddlers 1-3, Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Talk With Your Baby is a parenting program for grandparents, parents and caregivers of infants 0-3 years old.

Talk With Your Baby

10:00am–10:45am
Babies 0-1, Toddlers 1-3, Adults
Educational
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Kids Craft Room
Age Group: Babies 0-1, Toddlers 1-3, Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Talk With Your Baby is a parenting program for grandparents, parents and caregivers of infants 0-3 years old.

Heritage Skills: Bone Broth

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Educational, Cooking and Food
Open
Registration Required
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Cube
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Cooking and Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Heritage Skills, an informative and interactive program for adults
Return to your roots by learning classic heritage skills that help you have a more wholesome lifestyle.

Talk With Your Baby

10:00am–10:45am
Babies 0-1, Toddlers 1-3, Adults
Educational
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Kids Craft Room
Age Group: Babies 0-1, Toddlers 1-3, Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Talk With Your Baby is a parenting program for grandparents, parents and caregivers of infants 0-3 years old.

Evie's History Bytes

All Day
Adults
Educational, Historical
Virtual Event
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Podcast Platform
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Historical
Event Details:

Martha is joined by Eli Owen 

Episode Name: UFOs in Nappanee 

Talk With Your Baby

10:00am–10:45am
Babies 0-1, Toddlers 1-3, Adults
Educational
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Cube
Age Group: Babies 0-1, Toddlers 1-3, Adults
Program Type: Educational
Event Details:

Talk With Your Baby is a parenting program for grandparents, parents and caregivers of infants 0-3 years old.

Brown Bag Lunch Series

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Educational, Historical
Location: Heritage Collection
Room: Heritage Collection Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Historical
Event Details:

Join the Heritage Collection Staff for lunch! Grab your lunch and come and learn about Nappanee History. Each month, we will be discussing and discovering a different topic. 

Topic: Along Came Nappanee 

Maggie's Book Bites Podcast

10:00am–11:00am
Teens 12-18, Adults
Educational
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.

Genealogy Club

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Educational, Historical
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.

Evie's History Bytes

All Day
Adults
Educational, Historical
Virtual Event
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Podcast Platform
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Historical
Event Details:

Martha is joined by Five Medals Board Members 

Episode Name: Gathering at Five Medals 

Beginning Bee Keeping

9:00am–12:00pm
Adults
Educational
Open
Registration Required
Location: Heritage Collection
Room: Heritage Collection Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of starting a backyard beehive. Questions are welcome.  

Presented by the Michiana Bee Keepers. 

 

 

Brown Bag Lunch Series

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Educational, Historical
Location: Heritage Collection
Room: Heritage Collection Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Educational, Historical
Event Details:

Join the Heritage Collection Staff for lunch! Grab your lunch and come and learn about Nappanee History. Each month, we will be discussing and discovering a different topic. 

Topic: Emma Schrock 

Maggie's Book Bites Podcast

10:00am–11:00am
Teens 12-18, Adults
Educational
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.

Genealogy Club

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Educational, Historical
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.