Due to the increase in Covid-19 cases in the county and throughout the state, and in keeping with Governor Holcomb's new restrictions, all in person library programs will be cancelled until further notice. We still have so many incredible virtual programs and take home kits, so read on for more information! Streamed events will be on our Facebook page and then will be archived on our Online Programming Archive Page.
ONLINE ADULT PROGRAMMING EVENTS
HEDGEHOG BOOK FOLDING WORKSHOP
Monday, December 28th @ 6pm on Facebook A slow and easy craft with a dash of creativity: This workshop will be a relaxing time as we learn how to fold discarded books into adorable hedgehogs and personalize them with a variety of craft supplies. Pick up a kit from the library and then tune in to Facebook Live! |
WINTER READING CHALLENGE
Monday, January 4th - Friday, January 29th Join us on Beanstack for a fun and simple 4 week reading program! This program is divided into 2 age categories: 0-12 and 13+. Both age categories will have fun prize bundles up for grabs! All you need to do it track your reading and earn tickets that will give you entries into the prize drawings. If you do not have internet access, hard copy reading trackers will be available for curbside pick-up. Visit our Winter Reading Challenge page for more information! |
WATERCOLOR TUTORIAL: CARDINAL TREE
Tuesday, January 5th @ 6pm on Facebook Is this not the most gorgeous watercolor you've ever seen? 🎨 We envision this hanging in a sun room... or adding a spot of color to the laundry room... or gracefully adorning a small sunny hallway. You can learn to paint this delicate piece yourself by picking up your Cardinal Tree Watercolor Kit through Curbside, then tuning in to the live program on Facebook! |
COOK A BOOK: COFFEE CARAMEL MONEY BREAD
Friday, January 8th @ 11am on Facebook A more sophisticated version of a popular kids’ dessert, Coffee Caramel Monkey Bread will blow you away! One of many great recipes from Midwest Made, it’s sure to become a favorite at your house and we can’t wait to walk you through it. Gather up the following and follow along:
|
OIL PAINTING DEMONSTRATION
Monday, January 11th @ 6pm on Facebook Watch Heidi Lovett, Certified Bob Ross Instructor, demonstrate how to paint beautiful Snowy Pine Trees. We invite you to grab your favorite drink, your softest blanket, and curl up on a comfy chair to watch the demo... or pull out your paints and paint along with us! |
FAMILY BINGO NIGHT
Friday, January 15th @ 7pm on Zoom Join NMPL via Zoom for a fun-filled hour of Bingo... with prizes! Check out a Bingo bag from NMPL via curbside pickup and gather the family for a game night. Join Zoom Meeting HERE. Meeting ID: 747 3475 3062 Passcode: 6jgy9c |
PAPER CRAFT: HONEYCOMB POM POMS
Monday, January 18th @ 11am on Facebook Learning to make these beautiful pom poms will serve you well through the years, as you'll be able to quickly whip up decorations for any party or event that comes your way! Pick up your kit, while supplies last, then tune in to watch the Facebook live video for crafting instructions! |
CLIFF KINDY: LOCAL AUTHOR PRESENTATION & BOOK SIGNING
Thursday, January 21st @ 6:30pm on Zoom Join local author Cliff Kindy on Zoom for a special presentation and book signing on his new book Resurrection Peacemaking. The author carries the reader from the trauma of Gaza Strip under the brutal Israeli occupation, to the visit of the suicide bomber to the CPT house in Baghdad, to the transforming nonviolence of the Mayan Abejas in Mexico in the face of displacement. In story after story, the reader is invited to develop and use the tools that are stronger than tanks, suicide bombs, and fighter jets. What are the nonviolent tools in your toolbox? Cliff has lived here in the Manchester community for the past 37 years. He and wife Arlene make their living from an organic market garden. They keep their income below the taxable level so as not to pay taxes for war. They have raised two daughters who are now married and teaching children how to care for gardens of their own. All four of the Kindys have been active with CPT over the years. Join Zoom Meeting HERE Meeting ID: 797 7446 3354 Passcode: HVQg00 |
OVERBOOKED BOOK CLUB
Wednesday, January 27th @ 7pm on Zoom Pick up our January book club book, The Madwoman Upstairs by Catherine Lowell, via Curbside, then join us on January 27th via Zoom to discuss the book and to meet new friends! Join Zoom Meeting HERE. Meeting ID: 742 8186 3760 Passcode: DXj1nh |
COOK A BOOK: KIM EBERSOLE'S HEARTY ITALIAN SAUSAGE SOUP
Friday, January 29th @ 11am on Facebook Kim Ebersole beat out some stiff competition in the adult category in November’s Write Your Own Recipe Contest. Her Hearty Italian Sausage Soup had our stomachs growling - and that was just after reading the title! You will definitely want to put this soup on your winter rotation so cook along with us on Facebook Live. You’ll need:
|
REGULAR PROGRAMMING
COOKIES & CANVAS
Cancelled until further notice A canvas painting program for teen and adults ages 13+. Each month, participants will be led in a step by step painting tutorial. Participants can come express their creativity in this relaxing environment accompanied by beverages, popcorn, and of course, cookies! Registration is required. An $8 non-refundable materials fee is due upon registration. |
KNITTING & CROCHET GROUP
Cancelled until further notice Life long knitter? Interested in learning to crochet for the first time? Excited to explore a fun hobby? Come join us in the NMPL Conference Room on Wednesdays between 1:30pm and 3:30pm! This program is for Knitters of all experience levels. bring existing projects along with you or just come to learn! If you've never knitted before, bring a pair of needles (size 6 to 9) and a skein of light colored, worsted weight yarn. (Worsted weight yarn is also labeled 4. Light color yarn is recommended as it is easier to see the individual stitches.) For more information, call Pat Meyer at 260-306-3166 (home) or 732-881-1916 (cell). |
MAGIC: THE GATHERING CLUB
Cancelled until further notice Our Magic: The Gathering Club is for players of all skill levels and for ages over 13. Anyone would like to learn how to play this game is welcome, as we will have plenty of attendees who are willing to teach. Drinks and snacks will be provided. |
SHEPHERD'S CENTER BOOK DISCUSSION
Cancelled until further notice This book discussion focuses on a variety of books and themes and is led by Jonathan Watson, PHD of Manchester University. All book discussion books are made available at the library 3 to 4 weeks before the scheduled meeting, and are free for all patrons to check out. |
WRITING RETREAT
Cancelled until further notice Lead by Professor Beate Gilliar (Manchester University), the writing workshop is broken up into four two-hour sessions over the course of a season. Each session has a specific theme to help participants create and share with the workshop attendees. Registration is not necessary and all are welcome. |
ADULT SUMMER READING
The adult summer reading program is for patrons ages 18 and up. During this 6 week program, patrons will read books (including audio and eBooks) in order to earn entries in a prize drawing! Read at your own pace, and read whatever books you want! 3 grand prize winners will be drawn at the end of the program! |