Nappanee Public Library

9:00am-7:00pm

Nappanee Public Library
157 N Main St
Nappanee, IN 46550
United States

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Sun: Closed

Mon: 9:00am-7:00pm

Tue: 9:00am-7:00pm

Wed: 9:00am-7:00pm

Thu: 9:00am-7:00pm

Fri: Closed

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Paper mandalas with colored pencils

Mandala Mondays

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Cube at Nappanee Public Library

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts

Age Group:

Kids 5-12

Open

Location: Nappanee Public Library

Room: Cube

Age Group: Kids 5-12

Program Type: Arts & Crafts

Registration Required

Event Details:

Join us on March 9th and March 30th for Mandala Mondays. Enjoy an afternoon of quiet mandala coloring while steel drum music plays softly in the background.

Dr. Low

Pokégnek Bodéwadmik, The Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians: Survival and Revival through Storytelling

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Heritage Collection Meeting Room at Heritage Collection

Program Type:

Educational, Historical

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Location: Heritage Collection

Room: Heritage Collection Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Educational, Historical

Registration Required

Event Details:

Dr. John Low, Professor Emeritus at Ohio State University and citizen of the Pokagan Band of Potawatomi, will lead a discussion on the Potawatomi in northwest Indiana with a focus on the Nappanee area.

Under the Same Stars book cover

Not So Young Adult Book Club

Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Cube at Nappanee Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

Open

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.

In April, we will read and discuss Under the Same Stars by Libba Bray. Visit the Library to register and pick up a copy of the book.

Watercolor paints, painting, and phone showing podcast episode

Crime & Crafting

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Heritage Collection Meeting Room at Heritage Collection

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Location: Heritage Collection

Room: Heritage Collection Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come to the ELC Heritage Collection for a fun monthly hangout where you can work on your craft and listen to gripping true crime stories.

watercolor paints, dog painting, and phone showing podcast

Crime & Crafting

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Heritage Collection Meeting Room at Heritage Collection

Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Book Club

Age Group:

Adults

Open

Location: Heritage Collection

Room: Heritage Collection Meeting Room

Age Group: Adults

Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Book Club

Registration Required

Event Details:

Come to the ELC Heritage Collection for a fun monthly hangout where you can work on your craft and listen to gripping true crime stories.

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (3/08)	Mon (3/09)	Tue (3/10)	Wed (3/11)	Thu (3/12)	Fri (3/13)	Sat (3/14)
9 am							This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Beginning Bee Keeping 9:00am–12:00pm Adults Educational Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Cancelled Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
10 am		This event is in the "Adults" group Coppes Clips 10:00am–11:00am Adults Historical Virtual Event This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.			This event is in the "Adults" group Digital Spring Cleaning 10:00am–11:00am Adults Technology Class Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Nappanee Public Library Room: Cube Age Group: Adults Program Type: Technology Class Registration Required Event Details: Let's talk about spring cleaning in your digital world, not just your home. Get some tips from the NPL's Technology Specialist about cleaning up the cobwebs of old files, accounts, and devices.
11 am							This event is in the "Adults" group Saturday Stitchers 11:00am–3:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Heritage Collection Room: Heritage Collection Board 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!
12 pm
1 pm		This event is in the "Kids 5-12" group This event is in the "Teens 12-18" group Book Review Show & Tell 1:00pm–2:00pm Kids 5-12, Teens 12-18 Book Club Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids 5-12" group This event is in the "Teens 12-18" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.
2 pm
3 pm						This event is in the "Kids 5-12" group Hot Wheels Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Kids 5-12 Games This event is in the "Kids 5-12" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Nappanee Public Library Room: Reference 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.
4 pm		This event is in the "Kids 5-12" group Mandala Mondays 4:00pm–5:00pm Kids 5-12 Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Kids 5-12" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Nappanee Public Library Room: Cube Age Group: Kids 5-12 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us on March 9th and March 30th for Mandala Mondays. Enjoy an afternoon of quiet mandala coloring while steel drum music plays softly in the background.	This event is in the "Teens 12-18" group MAR10 Day 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens 12-18 Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Games Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Teens 12-18" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Nappanee Public Library Room: Cube Age Group: Teens 12-18 Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food, Games Registration Required Event Details: Celebrate MAR10 Day at the library! Dive into the world of Mario and Luigi with themed crafts, activities, snacks, and Mariokart on the Switch!
5 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Genealogy Club 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults Educational, Historical This event is in the "Adults" group Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. 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.	This event is in the "Adults" group Pinterest Night 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts Closed Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Closed Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened. Location: Nappanee Public Library Room: Cube Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Each month make trendy DIY projects from Pinterest. Come hang out, get creative, and leave with something awesome you made yourself! Project: a decorated light switch cover.