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Expand Your Horizons Jr. Kickoff

Monday, February 2, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Cube at Nappanee Public Library

Program Type:

Reading Program

Age Group:

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

The 2026 Expand Your Horizons Jr. reading challenge begins February 2nd! Visit the library between 4 - 5pm to sign up for the challenge and receive your new list of tasks. We will have snacks, bookmark crafts, and a board game giveaway!

beekeeping

Beginning Bee Keeping

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Cube at Nappanee Public Library

Program Type:

Educational

Age Group:

Adults
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Cube
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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Creative Canvas

5:30pm–7:00pm
Adults
Arts & Crafts
Full
Registration Required
Location: Heritage Collection
Room: Heritage Collection Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Paint a picture of books with flowers. 

Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Toddlers 1-3, PreK 3-5, Kids 5-12
Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Reference Area
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.

Grumpy Sunshine Romance Book Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Adults
Book Club
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

6:00pm–7:00pm
This is not a library sponsored event.
Library Branch: Heritage Collection
Room: Heritage Collection Meeting Room
Purpose of Meeting

Friends of NPL monthly meeting.

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: Reference 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.

Crafting with Jen

10:00am–11:00am
Teens 12-18, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
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. 

 

February: Book Bedazzling 

Diamond Painting Bookmarks

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teens 12-18, Adults
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Location: Heritage Collection
Age Group: Teens 12-18, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come for a relaxing evening and craft Diamond Art Bookmarks. Choose two and dot away. 

Not So Young Adult Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adults
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Cube
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

The Not So Young Adult Book Club is for adults who love to read young adult books.

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 

Make-a-Mix

10:00am–10:30am
Adults
Cooking and Food
Full
Registration Required
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! Mixes are perfect for easy cooking or baking and makes wonderful gifts!

This month make a scone mix. 

NPL Board of Trustees Meeting

7:00am–9:00am
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Meeting Room 1
Event Details:

Nappanee Public Library Board of Trustees meeting

AI Cafe

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adults
Technology Class
Location: Heritage Collection
Room: Heritage Collection Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Technology Class
Event Details:

Drop by the AI Cafe over lunchtime for an hour of exploring Generative AI tools and ways that they can be used. Bring your own lunch and join the conversation about Generative Artificial Intelligence.

Polymer Clay Creations

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teens 12-18
Arts & Crafts
Open
Registration Required
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Cube
Age Group: Teens 12-18
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Get crafty and creative and make your own polymer clay creations. Create food inspired magnets, tiny animals, letter keychains, the possibilities are endless!

UNO Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kids 5-12
Games
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Reference Area
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.

The Recipe Readers

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Book Club
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:

Dive into delicious reads all about cooking, food, and diet.

Storytime

10:00am–10:45am
Toddlers 1-3, PreK 3-5, Kids 5-12
Storytime
Open
Registration Required
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Reference Area
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.

Handmade: Hamburger Helper with Stovetop Biscuits

11:00am–12:30pm
Adults
Cooking and Food
Open
Registration Required
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Cube
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Cooking and Food
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make homemade hamburger helper with stovetop biscuits! 

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.

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: Reference Area
Age Group: Kids 5-12
Program Type: Games
Event Details:

Drop in anytime for LEGO club. Build, create, and play at your own pace.

Coppes Clips

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
Historical
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. 

Book Review Show & Tell

1:00pm–2:00pm
Kids 5-12, Teens 12-18
Book Club
Open
Registration Required
Location: Nappanee Public Library
Room: Cube
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.