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

Homeschool Technology - "Coding"

11:00am - 11:45am
Children (Ages 6-11)
Technology
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Computer Classroom
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Technology
Registration 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!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
General Interest (All Ages)
Classes & Workshops
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: General Interest (All Ages)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration 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

10:30am - 11:30am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Description:

Attention toddlers!

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

Teen Tuesday - Quirky Crafts with Emily

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Young Adult (ages 12 -18)
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Young Adult Area
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12 -18)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults (Ages 19+)
Classes & Workshops
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Adult Services Area
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration 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

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults (Ages 19+)
Classes & Workshops
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Adult Services Area
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration 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!

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults (Ages 19+)
Games & Competitions
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

10:30am - 11:00am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Books & Reading
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration 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!

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children (Ages 6-11)
Arts & Crafts
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration 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

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Adults (Ages 19+)
Classes & Workshops
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration 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

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children (Ages 6-11)
Books & Reading
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration 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

2:00pm - 3:30pm
General Interest (All Ages)
Classes & Workshops
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

10:30am - 11:00am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Books & Reading
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration 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

11:30am - 12:30pm
Children (Ages 6-11)
Classes & Workshops
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration 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!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
General Interest (All Ages)
Classes & Workshops
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Community Room A & B
Age Group: General Interest (All Ages)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration 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

10:30am - 11:00am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Classes & Workshops
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration 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

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Young Adult (ages 12 -18)
Classes & Workshops
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Young Adult Area
Age Group: Young Adult (ages 12 -18)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration 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

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults (Ages 19+)
Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Adult Services Area
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Classes & Workshops
Registration 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

6:00pm - 7:00pm
General Interest (All Ages)
Games & Competitions
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: General Interest (All Ages)
Program Type: Games & Competitions
Registration 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

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adults (Ages 19+)
Classes & Workshops
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Auditorium 1 & 2
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration 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

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults (Ages 19+)
Books & Reading
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Adult Services Area
Age Group: Adults (Ages 19+)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration 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

10:30am - 11:00am
Children (Ages 0-5)
Books & Reading
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Children (Ages 0-5)
Program Type: Books & Reading
Registration 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!!

11:00am - 1:00pm
General Interest (All Ages)
Technology
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Offsite
Age Group: General Interest (All Ages)
Program Type: Technology
Registration 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

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children (Ages 6-11)
Classes & Workshops
Registration
Library Branch: Onsite
Room: Youth Services Area
Age Group: Children (Ages 6-11)
Program Type: Classes & Workshops
Registration 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.