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The North Manchester Public Library’s 3rd Annual Night Market was its most successful market yet, with 613 people attending the event! “We love the Night Market because it’s such a great kick off to the fall season,” said Sarah Morbitzer, NMPL Children’s Department Manager. “It has the vibes of a block party, but then we mix in glow-in-the-dark activities and some AMAZING shopping at our vendor stands, and you have the makings of a truly awesome autumn night!” Attendees enjoyed shopping local businesses like Nordmann's Nook, The Beverage Buggy, Farm Girl with Curlz, and Chillz, as well as some local artisans and kid entrepreneurs. Activities included a scavenger hunt (the big hit of the night!), a DIY glow-in-the-dark jewelry bar, bouncy houses, and LED yard games like volleyball, corn hole, and badminton. Participants also got to add their own touches to a community canvas and add a glow-in-the-dark flair to their appearance at face painting stations. Additionally, the NMPL Friends of the Library group held a raffle and sold Night Market merch. The North Manchester Fire Department also donated their time and a fire truck for the event, to allow for a special Touch-A-Truck feature. “Part of our mission statement as a library is to meet the recreational and educational needs of the community,” said Molly Magnus, Programming Coordinator. “The Night Market allows us to do that while supporting our local businesses at the same time. We couldn’t run our Summer Reading program without our business sponsors, and we love to encourage everyone to shop local.” The event also serves as a partial fundraiser for the Friends of the Library group. This money helps fund library programming and events all year long. “We’d like to thank all the vendors for participating and all the volunteers who helped us make this possible,” said Andrea Zwiebel, Library Director. “This town always shows up for its library, and we’re so grateful.” “I think the comment I heard the most from attendees during the Night Market was ‘When is this event coming back!?’” said Jeanna Hann, Adult Department Manager and Marketing Coordinator. “We weren’t even halfway through the night and already people were excited for next year! We love that the North Manchester community has so much enthusiasm for these programs - and we’re going to make next year even better!” Photos by Jeanna Hann & Emily Dotson
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The North Manchester Public Library is heading back in time with their Life in the Past Lane Summer Reading Program! The program will begin Monday, June 3rd and will end Friday, July 27th. Patrons are invited to explore the decades with fun events that delve into the fads, fashion, and funky dance moves of eras gone by.  Readers of all ages can participate in one of the library's three age-based reading programs for kids, teens, and adults through the library's free reading app, Beanstack - all while winning some fabulous prizes! To sign up for summer reading, download the FREE Beanstack app, and create a profile. On June 3rd, patrons can register for the program on the app from their smart devices.
Younger readers participating in the Children’s Program will win fun section prizes for hours they’ve spent reading, as well as earning Grand Prize tickets to apply towards winning one of two grand prize packages: including a Nintendo Switch™ and a camping bundle. Additionally, the first 100 kids to complete the program will also receive invites to a Summer Reading Splash at the Strauss Peabody Aquatic Center, where the library has booked the therapy pool with slide, the lap pool, and the outdoor splash pad for children to enjoy. There are lots of fun things to incentivize adult and teen readers as well, from prizes earned for hours read (like gift cards to local gas stations and shops), to four different grand prize packs, including a Telescope and Spa Night package. “Our Summer Reading participation has grown each year and we hope to hit new records this year!” said Sarah Morbitzer, Children’s Department Manager. “Last year our patrons logged over a million minutes of reading and we hope to hit that milestone again. It’s so exciting to see reading minutes accumulate and we love incentivizing people to read with special prizes along the way.” In addition to the reading program and daily programming, the library will be hosting multiple special summer events. “We invite the entire community to join us as we step back in time and get lost in the pages of nostalgia with fun programming events!” said Molly Magnus, Programming Coordinator. “We’re really looking forward to new events like our Foamzilla Party and 80s Arcade event, but old favorites will return as well, like our Little Bookshop on Market Street event!” All community members are invited to participate - no library card or summer reading participation is necessary! “I am so excited to experience my first summer reading program since becoming the director!” said NMPL Director, Andrea Zwiebel. “I know it sounds like fun and games, but summer reading programs at public libraries play an important role in education. The National Summer Learning Association encourages summer reading programs to keep students engaged with high quality learning experiences. Additionally, the library supports local businesses by partnering for the summer reading program. Our prizes include gift cards to your favorite local shops, custom tumblers engraved in downtown North Manchester, and snacks from our grocery stores. We love keeping it local!” LIFE IN THE PAST LANE EVENT LINE UP Monday, June 3rd at 9am: Life In the Past Lane: NMPL 2024 Summer Reading Program Begins! Join us as we step back in time and get lost in the pages of nostalgia! Wednesday, June 5th at 2pm: 20s Foamzilla Party! Step back in time to the glamorous Roaring 20s at the Foamzilla Party, where children can experience the ultimate luxury in a sea of bubbles and foam. As they dance and play in five-foot-high foam, they are transported to a bygone era of sophistication and elegance. Friday, June 14th from 10am to 4pm; Saturday, June 15th from 10am to 3pm: Little Bookshop on Market Street Over a thousand people have attended the last two years of Little Bookshop events! This year will feature: books, games, Thomas Marshall Home Tours, shopping, horseback rides, pottery demonstrations, and more! Monday, June 17th from 3pm to 5:30pm: The Art Giraffe: Beginning Drawing Acclaimed local artist Brenda Ramseier of The Art Giraffe studio in Silver Lake, Indiana will teach a four part series designed to introduce students to drawing with Pencil, Liquid Graphite, and Pen and Ink. Call the library to register! (Sponsored by the Community Foundation of Wabash County, Inc.) Wednesday, June 19th at 1pm: 30s Drive-In Interactive Movie: Snow White & the Seven Dwarfs Join us for 30s week as we enjoy that celebrated past-time: a drive-in movie! Build and decorate your own cardboard “car” for the event, then “drive” into the library for an interactive movie event! Monday, June 24th from 3pm to 5:30pm: The Art Giraffe: Perspective in Drawing Acclaimed local artist Brenda Ramseier of The Art Giraffe studio in Silver Lake, Indiana will teach a four part series designed to introduce students to drawing with Pencil, Liquid Graphite, and Pen and Ink. Call the library to register! (Sponsored by the Community Foundation of Wabash County, Inc.) Saturday, June 29th from 10am to 12pm: 40s Victory Garden: NMPL at the Farmer's Market Join us at the North Manchester Farmer’s Market as we honor the efforts of those on the home front during World War II. Make your own Victory Garden craft and go on a scavenger hunt through the amazing array of vendors at the Farmer’s Market. Wednesday, July 3rd at 2pm - 50s Sock Hop & Ice Cream Social Enjoy delicious treats from Grand’s Ice Cream while dancing the afternoon away to 50s hits! Monday, July 8th from 3pm to 5:30pm: The Art Giraffe: Drawing with Liquid Graphite Acclaimed local artist Brenda Ramseier of The Art Giraffe studio in Silver Lake, Indiana will teach a four part series designed to introduce students to drawing with Pencil, Liquid Graphite, and Pen and Ink. Call the library to register! (Sponsored by the Community Foundation of Wabash County, Inc.) Wednesday, July 10th at 2pm: 60s Tie-Dye Shirts Nothing says the 60s like tie-dye! Celebrate the decade of peace and love with this fun craft! Monday, July 15th from 3pm to 5:30pm: The Art Giraffe: Drawing with Pen & Ink Acclaimed local artist Brenda Ramseier of The Art Giraffe studio in Silver Lake, Indiana will teach a four part series designed to introduce students to drawing with Pencil, Liquid Graphite, and Pen and Ink. Call the library to register! (Sponsored by the Community Foundation of Wabash County, Inc.) Wednesday, July 17th at 2pm: 70s Bell Bottom Bingo Pull out your bell bottoms and your tie-dye shirts and come win some prizes! Wednesday, July 24th from 3pm to 7pm: Arcade & Pet Rocks The Party Trailer Mobile Arcade will be at the library with a bevy of fun arcade games to play. All ages will love this nostalgic event! Wednesday, July 31st from 1pm to 3pm: 90s Summer Reading Party Celebrate the end of a fantastic summer of reading and friendship! The NMPL Summer Reading Program relies solely on the support of business sponsorships and donations. The library would specifically like to thank the following individuals and organizations for sponsoring the 2024 Summer Reading Program:
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These donations make a summer full of reading, fun, and learning possible! If you would like to support the Summer Reading Program a check can be written to the North Manchester Public Library with "Summer Reading" in the memo. The library extends its thanks to the community for the generosity received over the years and looks forward to another exciting summer of cultivating a love for books and reading in the North Manchester community! More information on the 2024 Summer Reading Program can be found online on the library website at www.nman.lib.in.us Have you always wanted to learn a new language? If so, we can help! NMPL is thrilled to announce that we now offer Mango Languages for FREE to all our card holding patrons! Reciprocal, student cards, non-resident, PLAC... everyone can use their library card to sign up for a free Mango Languages account.  Mango Languages is an American online language-learning website and mobile app with over 70 world languages and dialects (including ASL), English language learning, and assorted specialty courses to meet specific subject matter interests. Mango adapts to your unique learning style, so you pick up on new vocabulary, intuit unfamiliar grammatical structure, and train your pronunciation, all while boosting your cultural IQ. Choose from over 70, plus a variety of English courses through Mango Languages!
Learn on the go or offline, on desktop, or mobile — absolutely free! All you need is a North Manchester Public Library card to begin! HOW TO GET STARTED: STEP 1: Create a Profile Visit https://connect.mangolanguages.com/nman/start Click SIGN UP and follow the steps to create an account. You will need a valid email address and your library card. STEP 2: Select your language course. Choose from over 70 world languages, including English. Questions? Need help signing in? Contact Mango Languages directly at [email protected] STEP 3 (optional): Download the app! Go to your app store, search Mango Languages, and download the app to all of your preferred mobile devices for learning anywhere, and everywhere you learn best. #LanguageIsAnAdventure The North Manchester Public Library has received the Community Foundation of Wabash County 2024 Philly Award for Nonprofit of the Year. The "Nonprofit of the Year will have provided exceptional, innovative, and steadfast service to its clients, strengthened the community, and improved the quality of life of Wabash County Citizens. Quality of Place nonprofits in Wabash County offer programs and opportunities to the community for recreation and sports, youth programs, arts and culture, religion, education, and civic engagement. The Nonprofit of the Year will receive a $5,000 grant to support its mission, operations, or programming." Members of CFWC and members of the NMPL Board were on hand to present the NMPL staff with the award and a free lunch. NMPL is absolutely honored to receive this award and is so grateful for all the support of our community, patrons, and board. Thank you Community Foundation of Wabash County.  (Pictured left to right): Tim Brauch (NMPL Board), LeighAnne Fitzpatrick (NMPL Bookkeeper), Sarah Morbitzer (NMPL Children's Department Manager), Andrea Zwiebel (NMPL Director), Jeanna Hann (NMPL Adult Department Manager & Marketing Coordinator), Molly Magnus (NMPL Programming Coordinator), Cody Goble (NMPL Circulation Librarian), Kathy Garber (NMPL Board)  (Pictured left to right): Joanne Case (CFWC), Sam McFadden (CFWC), Brian Howenstine (CFWC Board Chair), Judi Orr (CFWC), Melissa Ford-Kalbfell (CFWC)
The North Manchester Public Library would like to recognize and congratulate three staff members for reaching important milestones here at the library! Jeanna Hann, Adult Department Manager & Marketing Coordinator, celebrated her 10 years at NMPL in 2023. Cody Goble, Circulation Librarian, will hit his 10 years at NMPL anniversary in May of 2024. Julie Mobley, Custodian, has spent 19 years at NMPL! At the April NMPL Board Meeting, each staff member was presented with a special 10 year award, along with the congratulations of the Board and NMPL Director, Andrea Zwiebel. Happy work anniversary Julie, Cody, and Jeanna! You’ve been essential to the library's success for all these years, and we’re so pleased to have you on our team.
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Happy National Library Week!
This week, we celebrate libraries and all the ways the libraries serve their communities. The theme for 2024 is Ready, Set, Library!
National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature and Newbery and Pura Belpré-award winning author Meg Medina and 2024 National Library Week Honorary Chair shares, “I’m thrilled to serve as the honorary chair of National Library Week for 2024! Libraries connect our communities and enrich our lives in ways we may not realize, and one of my greatest pleasures is discovering the unexpected and beautiful things libraries offer. From book groups to lending sports equipment to providing a safe after-school hangout space and so much more, libraries support us wherever we find ourselves on the roadmap through life’s journey. Join me and the American Library Association in celebrating the gift of libraries everywhere and the adventures and opportunities they unlock for us every day." HOW CAN YOU CELEBRATE? 1. Visit the library. National Library Week is the perfect time to visit NMPL! Bring the kids or invite your friends. Meet the librarians. Check out books or other great items in your library's collection or attend a program. Take time to learn your library's story during National Library Week to see all it has to offer! 2. Participate in NMPL's social media posts. We'll be posting all week long about our library, our services, and our staff. We'll have a fun giveaway, special features, and action points. Be sure to follow us on Instagram and Facebook! Begin by telling us which type of reader from post YOU are in the comments. Ready, Set, Library! Ready, Set, Library! Calling all kid entrepreneurs! Have a knack for creating beautiful art, crafting your own jewelry, or even making your own slime? We're inviting you to showcase your talent to the community at upcoming NMPL's Night Market event!
NMPL's Night Market event is one of our most popular programs of the year. This block party meets glow-in-the-dark fun meets shopping local businesses is the ultimate fall family fun extravaganza. This year, we're planning on making it bigger and better than ever. Local businesses, vendors, and artisans set up stands to sell their goods at the event, and we want to open this up to our kid entrepreneurs! That's right, you could be a vendor at the 2024 Night Market on September 20th! Only a select number of kid vendors will be chosen, so to be a part of this event, ask your parent or guardian for permission and fill out the application form below. (Print copies are also available at the NMPL front desk.) Bring the form into the library by Friday, May 17th. Please note that all approved kid vendors will need to pay a $10 vendor fee to the library once they have been selected for the event. Important Notes: ● Vendor participation is subject to approval and is not guaranteed. Accepted vendors will be notified. NO DROP INS, vendors must apply and be approved. ● All youth vendors (defined as under the age of 16) must pay a $10 vendor fee upon approval. ● All participants must provide their own change. No change will be provided by NMPL. ● Each vendor must display a sign identifying the name of the vendor/business. ● Youth vendor products must be primarily provided/run by the child participating with minimal help from the parent or guardian. ● A supervising adult must be present with youth vendors under the age of 16. ● Vendors agree by signing this application form to accept the following hold harmless clause: All authorized vendors participating in the Night Market event agree that they are independent operators and shall be individually liable for any loss, personal injury, deaths, and/or any other damages that may occur as a result of the vendors negligence or that of its employees, agents or associates. APPLICATION FORM
240 patrons showed up to the North Manchester Public Library's St. Paddy's Golden Egg Hunt! Kids ages 9 and up searched every square inch of the adult department, from looking behind books, to checking under cushions, to peering under furniture. Younger kids, ages 4 to 8, loved searching the children’s department, while babies and toddlers had a blast in the Chipper Chicks zone, where several soft toys, cushions, and pillows had been placed around the room with all the eggs. "I had a lot of great feedback from parents," said Sarah Morbitzer, Children's Department Manager. "One new family just moved here from Wisconsin and they absolutely loved the hunt and are excited to start attending Storytime!" "Within 20 minutes, almost all of the eggs were found, though we’re sure a few more will turn up over the next few weeks," said Jeanna Hann, Adult Department Manager "Three of the golden eggs never did get located, so keep an eye out the next time you’re at the library!" For more information on upcoming library programing, please visit our Programming page.
“The Wabash Carnegie Public Library is a gem and we will miss their in-person services,” said Andrea Zwiebel, North Manchester Public Library Director. “During this brief closure, Wabash County is fortunate to have two libraries with reciprocal agreements in Roann and North Manchester. That means you can visit either of us for FREE if you already have a library card from Wabash.”
“We love the idea of working together as much as possible to expand services to our County and patrons," said Joy Harber, Library Director of Roann. "Our goal and mission continues to make libraries a meaningful and valuable asset that rises to meet the ever-changing needs of our communities. We look forward to new and exciting ways to accomplish this now, and in the future." "We believe library borrowing cards to be a valuable tool to increase access to information and life-long learning for patrons," said Ware Wimberly, WCPL Library Director. "For residents who have to pay a non-resident card, this provides greater library access living in the unserved public library area." Patrons (resident or non-resident) interested in becoming reciprocal patrons only need to bring their home library card to the other library along with a valid ID or proof of address. The only restrictions for reciprocal patrons are that reciprocal patrons cannot borrow Inter-Library Loan titles or check out hotspots. For more information, visit our How To Get a Library Card page. So what are you waiting for? Become a Reciprocal Patron today! |
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