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This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group.

Homeschool Technology - "Coding"

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Computer Classroom at Onsite
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)
Description:

Join us for a new program for Homeschoolers! Homeschool Technology!! January Class - We will be coding with Scratch This class will take place in the computer lab which only has...

Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Computer Classroom
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Description:

Join us for a new program for Homeschoolers! Homeschool Technology!! January Class - We will be coding with Scratch

This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group.

Move It Mondays!

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room A & B at Onsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
General Interest (All Ages)
Description:

Join us for this weekly Low-Impact exercise program geared to increase strength, flexibility and balance through a variety of activities that are gentle on the joints and muscles. ...

Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: General Interest (All Ages)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Join us for this weekly Low-Impact exercise program geared to increase strength, flexibility and balance through a variety of activities that are gentle on the joints and muscles.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group.

Exploration Station

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Youth Services Area at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)
Description:

Attention toddlers! Get ready to build, color, create, and play with different activities. We will be exploring different ways to build important developmental skills through ...

Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

Attention toddlers!

This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group.

Teen Tuesday - Quirky Crafts with Emily

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Young Adult Area at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12 -18)
Description:

Teens, join Emily once a month for a fun, quirky art project! You don't have to be an artist because it's the quirkier the better! This program is intended for patrons 12-18. This ...

Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Young Adult Area
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12 -18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Description:

Teens, join Emily once a month for a fun, quirky art project! You don't have to be an artist because it's the quirkier the better! This program is intended for patrons 12-18.

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 19+)" group.

Holistic Ways To Improve Your Life: Lava Bead Bracelets

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult Services Area at Onsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)
Description:

We will be making lava bead bracelets and talking about how different essential oils can help you improve your life. 

Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Adult Services Area
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Description:

We will be making lava bead bracelets and talking about how different essential oils can help you improve your life. 

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 19+)" group.

Bookbinding for Beginners: Leather Planner

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult Services Area at Onsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)
Description:

Join Hannah for book binding! This is a program for beginners, in which you will be shown: tools and materials, making signatures, binding text blocks using different types of stit...

Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Adult Services Area
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Join Hannah for book binding! This is a program for beginners, in which you will be shown: tools and materials, making signatures, binding text blocks using different types of stitching, making covers, and various tips and tricks.

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 19+)" group.

Scrabble At The Library!

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult Services Area at Onsite
Program Type:
Games & Competitions
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)
Description:

Do you love words? Is anagramming your passion? Come to the library and meet up with other adults for a game of Scrabble! 

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Adult Services Area
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Games & Competitions
Description:

Do you love words? Is anagramming your passion? Come to the library and meet up with other adults for a game of Scrabble! 

This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group.

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services Area at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)
Description:

Join us for toddler storytime where we will read books, sing songs, do rhymes, and just have fun! Parent participation is recommended. This storytime is best suited for ages 18mont...

Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Description:

Join us for toddler storytime where we will read books, sing songs, do rhymes, and just have fun! Parent participation is recommended. This storytime is best suited for ages 18months-5years. 

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group.

Stitch It!

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Services Area at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)
Description:

This is a stitching class for beginners, parents help is recommended. This month we will be making cardboard lacing snowflakes. You will enjoy making your own laced snowflake.

Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

This is a stitching class for beginners, parents help is recommended.

This month we will be making cardboard lacing snowflakes. You will enjoy making your own laced snowflake.

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 19+)" group.

Tasty Techniques: Air Fryer Omelets

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Community Room A & B at Onsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)
Description:

With instructor Brittney Schori from Purdue University's Whitley County Extension office, come work in groups and make your own tasty air fryer omelet while learning about food gro...

Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

With instructor Brittney Schori from Purdue University's Whitley County Extension office, come work in groups and make your own tasty air fryer omelet while learning about food groups/nutrition! 

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group.

Read with Furry Friends

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Services Area at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)
Description:

Join us as we bring back one of our most popular programs!At read with furry friends we will have a service dog at the library that you can sit with and read to!You can probably ev...

Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Description:

Join us as we bring back one of our most popular programs!

At read with furry friends we will have a service dog at the library that you can sit with and read to!

You can probably even sneaks in a few pets as well!

This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group.

Seed Sowing Native Wildflowers in Winter

Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room A & B at Onsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
General Interest (All Ages)
Description:

Join us as we sow seeds for native wildflowers in recycled plastic milk jugs. Take home these mini-greenhouses, set them outside, and get these fabulous native pollinator-friendly ...

Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: General Interest (All Ages)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Description:

Join us as we sow seeds for native wildflowers in recycled plastic milk jugs. Take home these mini-greenhouses, set them outside, and get these fabulous native pollinator-friendly plants ready for this coming year. 

This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group.

Baby Story Time

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services Area at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)
Description:

Join us in a storytime specially curated for kiddos under 18months old. We will read stories together, sing songs, and do rhymes! Parent participation is required.

Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Description:

Join us in a storytime specially curated for kiddos under 18months old. We will read stories together, sing songs, and do rhymes! Parent participation is required.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group.

Homeschool Explore - Hibernation

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Youth Services Area at Onsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)
Description:

This is part of our weekly Homeschool Program. Homeschool Explore will focus on various school subjects, including Math, STEM, and History. This program is intended for any aged ho...

Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Description:

This is part of our weekly Homeschool Program. Homeschool Explore will focus on various school subjects, including Math, STEM, and History. This program is intended for any aged homeschooler and will have a variety of differentiated activities.

This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group.

Move It Mondays!

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room A & B at Onsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
General Interest (All Ages)
Description:

Join us for this weekly Low-Impact exercise program geared to increase strength, flexibility and balance through a variety of activities that are gentle on the joints and muscles. ...

Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: General Interest (All Ages)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Join us for this weekly Low-Impact exercise program geared to increase strength, flexibility and balance through a variety of activities that are gentle on the joints and muscles.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group.

Mini Musicians

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services Area at Onsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)
Description:

Bring out the littles, 5 and under, as we explore music! We will play various musical instruments, sing songs, and dance! 

Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Description:

Bring out the littles, 5 and under, as we explore music!

We will play various musical instruments, sing songs, and dance! 

This event is in the "Young Adult (ages 12 -18)" group.

Teen Tuesday - Creative Growth Art Group

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Young Adult Area at Onsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Young Adult (ages 12 -18)
Description:

We are partnering up with Mental Health America of Northeast Indiana to bring you this FREE support group for teens looking to experience the power of art as a way to process the p...

Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Young Adult Area
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12 -18)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

We are partnering up with Mental Health America of Northeast Indiana to bring you this FREE support group for teens looking to experience the power of art as a way to process the past, express emotions, practice mindfulness, and visually represent

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 19+)" group.

Needle Felting Night: Welcome to Winter

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult Services Area at Onsite
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)
Description:

Join us for Needle Felting Night! This month we are making wintery objects. 

Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Adult Services Area
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Description:

Join us for Needle Felting Night! This month we are making wintery objects. 

This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group.

Family Game Night

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services Area at Onsite
Program Type:
Games & Competitions
Age Group:
General Interest (All Ages)
Description:

Bring out the entire family for this awesome game night! We will have various board games laid out for your family to enjoy and play.

Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: General Interest (All Ages)
Program Type: Games & Competitions
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Description:

Bring out the entire family for this awesome game night!

We will have various board games laid out for your family to enjoy and play.

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 19+)" group.

Candle Making with Town House Candles

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium 1 & 2 at Onsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)
Description:

This class will involve learning the basics of making candles and includes: hands on experience which involves wicking the container, incorporating color, scent, pouring, and adher...

Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Auditorium 1 & 2
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Description:

This class will involve learning the basics of making candles and includes: hands on experience which involves wicking the container, incorporating color, scent, pouring, and adhering a warning label and the label on the container itself.

This event is in the "Adults (Ages 19+)" group.

Coffee and Cadavers Book Club

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Adult Services Area at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Adults (Ages 19+)
Description:

This month we will be reading 'The Spy Coast' by Tess Garritsen. Come out and enjoy some hot coffee and talk about a good book!

Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Adult Services Area
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Description:

This month we will be reading 'The Spy Coast' by Tess Garritsen. Come out and enjoy some hot coffee and talk about a good book!

This event is in the "Children (Ages 0-5)" group.

Toddler Storytime

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services Area at Onsite
Program Type:
Books & Reading
Age Group:
Children (Ages 0-5)
Description:

Join us for toddler storytime where we will read books, sing songs, do rhymes, and just have fun! Parent participation is recommended. This storytime is best suited for ages 18mont...

Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Description:

Join us for toddler storytime where we will read books, sing songs, do rhymes, and just have fun! Parent participation is recommended. This storytime is best suited for ages 18months-5years. 

This event is in the "General Interest (All Ages)" group.

New Mobile Lab Location!! Starbucks!!

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Offsite
Program Type:
Technology
Age Group:
General Interest (All Ages)
Mobile Technology Lab:

Bring your devices, cords, and questions to any of the mobile Tech Lab locations. No appointment necessary.

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: General Interest (All Ages)
Program Type: Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited

Bring your devices, cords, and questions to any of the mobile Tech Lab locations. No appointment necessary.

This event is in the "Children (Ages 6-11)" group.

Small Storytellers

Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Youth Services Area at Onsite
Program Type:
Classes & Workshops
Age Group:
Children (Ages 6-11)
Description:

Get ready to embark on a writing adventure. Through fun activities and creative prompts, we'll explore the building blocks of storytelling. The program is perfect for aspiring...

Required
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Description:

Get ready to embark on a writing adventure. Through fun activities and creative prompts, we'll explore the building blocks of storytelling. The program is perfect for aspiring young writers, artists, and storytellers.