Nappanee Public Library

9:00am-5:00pm

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: 9:00am-5:00pm

Sat: 9:00am-5:00pm

Week Calendar

Featured Events

Paper mandalas with colored pencils

Mandala Mondays

Monday, March 9, 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.

Bees near a hive

Beginning Bee Keeping

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm

Cube at Nappanee Public Library

Program Type:

Educational

Age Group:

Adults

Open

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.

Little White Rabbit Book Cover

Little Bookworms

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Reference Area at Nappanee Public Library

Program Type:

Book Club

Age Group:

Children

Open

Location: Nappanee Public Library

Room: Reference Area

Age Group: Children

Program Type: Book Club

Registration Required

Event Details:

Our newest Book Club for our littlest readers and their caregivers. During Little Bookworms, you will pick up a copy of the book, find a spot somewhere in the library, and read the book together with your child.

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.

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.

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 (4/19)	Mon (4/20)	Tue (4/21)	Wed (4/22)	Thu (4/23)	Fri (4/24)	Sat (4/25)
7 am					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
8 am
9 am
10 am		This event is in the "Toddlers 1-3" group This event is in the "PreK 3-5" group This event is in the "Kids 5-12" group National Library Week Storytime 10:00am–10:45am Toddlers 1-3, PreK 3-5, Kids 5-12 Storytime Open Registration Required This event is in the "Toddlers 1-3" group This event is in the "PreK 3-5" group This event is in the "Kids 5-12" group Open 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: Join us for a special library-themed storytime to celebrate National Library Week! We will have books, crafts, and projects available for little ones. This event is in the "Adults" group Heritage Skills: Elderberry Syrup 10:00am–11:00am Adults Educational, Cooking and Food Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open 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.		This event is in the "Adults" group Make-a-Mix 10:00am–10:30am Adults Cooking and Food Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open 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 granola bars mix.			This event is in the "Teens 12-18" group This event is in the "Adults" group Crafting with Jen 10:00am–11:00am Teens 12-18, Adults Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens 12-18" group This event is in the "Adults" group Open 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. April: Beeswax Wraps
11 am
12 pm					AI Cafe 12:00pm–1:00pm Technology Class Location: Heritage Collection Room: Heritage Collection Board Room 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.
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm						This event is in the "Kids 5-12" group UNO Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Kids 5-12 Games This event is in the "Kids 5-12" group 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.
4 pm			This event is in the "Kids 5-12" group Read It & Eat It 4:15pm–4:45pm Kids 5-12 Cooking and Food Open Registration Required This event is in the "Kids 5-12" group Open Location: Nappanee Public Library Room: Cube 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 April, we will read The Bread Bus by Qiao Wanyue.		This event is in the "Teens 12-18" group Beaded Plants 4:00pm–5:00pm Teens 12-18 Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Teens 12-18" group Open Location: Nappanee Public Library Room: Cube Age Group: Teens 12-18 Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Make a plant that will last forever using beads and wire.
5 pm			This event is in the "Adults" group Not So Young Adult Book Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Adults Book Club Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group 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. This event is in the "Adults" group Creative Canvas 5:30pm–7:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts Open Registration Required This event is in the "Adults" group Open Location: Heritage Collection Room: Heritage Collection Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Paint a boho painting.		This event is in the "Adults" group Farmer's Market 5:00pm–7:00pm Adults Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food This event is in the "Adults" group Location: Nappanee Public Library Room: Outside/offsite Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking and Food Event Details: Support your local community during National Library Week! Join us at our farmers market! Celebrate local crafters, bakers, and makers.