With the evolving COVID-19 health pandemic, NMPL will be following the guidance from local, state, and federal health organizations to protect the health and well-being of our community and library staff.
As of Monday, March 16th, all in-house library programs and events are cancelled until further notice. Beginning September, we will schedule social distance events on the library lawn. We also invite you to join us for our online events!
All events will stream either on Facebook and will then be archived on our Online Programming Archive Page.
As of Monday, March 16th, all in-house library programs and events are cancelled until further notice. Beginning September, we will schedule social distance events on the library lawn. We also invite you to join us for our online events!
All events will stream either on Facebook and will then be archived on our Online Programming Archive Page.
ONLINE & IN PERSON CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING EVENTS
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STORYTIME - LIVE
Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11am on Facebook Join us for silly sing-along-songs and a fun story! This 20 minute program is full of energy and excitement and is sure to keep little ones entertained! |
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JOURNEY THROUGH TIME SCAVENGER HUNT
Throughout the month of October The North Manchester Public Library is happy to once again partner with the North Manchester Center for History on a project celebrating the residents (past and present) and the town of North Manchester! Gather your family and go on a journey through time by finding the 7 historic photos throughout downtown North Manchester! The photos are accompanied by descriptions, a number, and a letter. These items will give you the clue you need to to decipher the hidden code word. Collect all 7 code Letters to complete the Scavenger Hunt! Click HERE for more information. |
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VIRTUAL COSTUME CONTEST!
October 1st-23rd Patrons of all ages are invited to participate in our virtual Costume Contest! Simply e-mail your Halloween costume photos to hlovett@nman.lib.in.us to participate. Photos will be posted in an album on Facebook and winners will be announced online on October 30th! |
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SPOOKY STORIES CLUB
Every Thursday in October @ 3:30pm on the 4th Street Lawn Meet Heidi on the library lawn (4th street side) for an afterschool snack and spooky tales read aloud from books like "Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark"! Masks are required until each participant sits in their designated, physically distanced spot. This club is for ages 10-18 and is sure to be a thrill! (In case of rain or snow, this program will be cancelled.) |
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CRAZY 8'S MATH CLUB
3rd - 5th Grades - Mondays in October & November from 6pm-7pm; K-2nd Grades - Wednesdays in October & November from 3:45pm-4:45pm Glow in the dark geometry, spy training, bouncy dice, flying fuzzies! These are just a few of the awesome activities you’ll participate in as a member of the Crazy 8’s Math Club. More than 175,000 kids have been playing with math since 2014 and we’re thrilled to bring this program here to NMPL! We’ll be offering two sessions: One for 3 - 5th graders (Mondays @ 6 pm) and one for K - 2nd graders (Wednesdays @ 3:45 pm). Participants register to meet weekly for 8 weeks, beginning the first full week of October. Space is limited and social distancing will be observed. Call the library to register today! |
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ACORN CRAFT
Friday, October 16th @ 4pm on Facebook Pick up an Acorn kit at the library and then tune in to Facebook Live to follow along as we make a fun and easy Fall craft. These Acorns look gorgeous hanging up in a sunny window! |
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STEM STATION: BAT FLYERS & JUMPING GHOSTS
Saturday, October 17th @ 10am STEM Station will be exploring the effects of static electricity and constructing Bat Flyers! Pick up a kit at the main circulation desk and follow along with us at 10am (or watch the recording on your own time!) |
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DRIVE-THRU TRICK O' TREAT Thursday, October 29th - 6pm-8pm We may be unable to have our Halloween Party this year, but we still want to share the joy of Halloween with our patrons, big and small! To join us for this special spooky event, just drive to the library and follow the signs in the parking lot to pick up your Halloween goodie bags! Costumes are encouraged! In order to keep our staff safe, we request that all patrons stay in their vehicles as you pass through the goodie bag line. |
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WRITE A RECIPE CONTEST
Throughout the month of November Food is a BIG deal in November and what better way to commemorate that than with a recipe contest? But in typical NMPL fashion, this contest will have a twist! We want YOU to write your own recipe - no peeking in cookbooks allowed. If you’re a teen or adult, this is your chance to try on the chef’s hat of a professional recipe developer (or maybe you’ll go the goofy route). If you’re a kid, well, check out this recipe written by a three year old former staffer (she was even published in a magazine!): Strawberry Cake
We’re accepting submissions through the month of November for the following categories: 6 and under, 7 - 12, Teen, and Adult. Recipes will be posted on the Library’s website and Facebook page for the reading enjoyment of all our patrons. The winning submissions in each category will receive a set of Silicone Muffin Molds, a Danish Dough Whisk, and a Mixing Bowl! Winners will be announced November 30th. |
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WATERCOLOR TUTORIAL: WATERCOLOR BASICS
Monday, November 2nd @ 11am on Facebook Eager to learn watercolor painting but unsure where to start? This class is for you! Pick up your free kit at the library (while supplies last) and then tune into our Facebook live video to learn this beautiful painting style! |
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STEM STATION: CATAPULTS
Saturday, November 7th @ 10am on Facebook Pick up a catapult kit at the main circulation desk and join us on Facebook for a fun demonstration on how to make a catapult! |
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GIRLS TECH
Tuesday, November 10th @ 3:45pm in the Blocher Community Room VR, Wii U games and DIY USB bracelets are just a few fun things you will find at this after school event! This event is for girls ages 10-18 and will be held in the Blocher Community Room. Masks are required. Please register at the main desk or by phone. Space is limited. |
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AUTUMN LEAF BOWL
Friday, November 13th @ 4pm on Facebook Pick up a kit from the library and then tune in to Facebook Live for some fun ideas on decorating a beautiful mini centerpiece! |
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CULTURE KIT: SCANDINAVIAN STAR ORNAMENTS
Tuesday, November 17th @ 6pm on Facebook Scandinavian Stars have been around for hundreds of years and are a simple and classy way to decorate for the holidays! Pick up a kit from the library and then join us on Facebook on Tuesday, November 17 at 6 pm to follow along and learn about Scandinavian celebrations! |
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PAPER CRAFT: PAPER PINECONE
Monday, November 23rd @ 11am on Facebook It's almost December... the time for pine trees, pine cones and twinkling lights! Get an early start on decorating by making this adorable paper pinecone! Pick up your kit at the front desk, while supplies last. |
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HOMESCHOOL ART CLASS: JACOB LAWRENCE & CUBISM
Tuesday, November 24th @ 2pm on Facebook Join is on Facebook for a slideshow on Harlem Renaissance painter, Jacob Lawrence and his contribution to the cubist movement. Learn how to make cityscapes using tissue paper and glue. Kits available while supplies last. |
REGULAR KID'S PROGRAMMING
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CREATIVE KIDS
Cancelled until further notice For the kids who only want to craft (and even for those who like other things, too!). Some of us are all about the coffee filters, glue sticks, coloring pencils, duct tape, pipe cleaners, and jars. Games are great and stories are awesome but when it's all said and done, Crafting Rules! If this sounds like you, Creative Kids is your kind of program. It's all crafting, only crafting and we have a different project to make together each week. Each session begins at 3:45 pm on Wednesdays (the same time as Teen Makers, making it a great option for younger siblings). See you soon, Creatives! (Geared towards elementary-aged kids but younger children will enjoy it with the help of an adult.) |
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EVENING TALES
Cancelled until further notice Come to Evening Tales for cool crafts, stellar stories and fantastic fun! Kids will play games, participate in art projects, and hear stories at this weekly program. You might want to wear your running shoes - we'll be playing LOTS of games outside in good weather! |
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JR. MAKERS
This program is currently not in session. You've seen the Perler Bead creations and Shrinky Dink keychains. You've heard about the Wii battles and Snap Circuits. It all sounds like so much fun! But you're not old enough for Between, let alone Teen Makers. What's a kid to do? Keep your eyes open for Jr. Makers! These programs are just for kids 10 and under who want to explore the many wonders of the Makerspace, but aren't old enough for our regularly scheduled programs. Join us for Jr. Makers and see what all the buzz is about! |
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OPEN LEGO HOUR
Cancelled until further notice Hundreds - no, thousands - of LEGO bricks and pieces. No limits. No plans. Just you, your friends, and the LEGOs. Make whatever you want. Go as big (or as small as you want). Show up for Open LEGO Hour at 3:45 every Thursday and build to your heart's content. Your finished creation will go on display in the Children's Department. No need to bring anything - we have all the LEGOs you could possibly want! |
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SENSORY PLAYTIME FOR BABIES
Cancelled until further notice Sensory Playtime is a program for babies that will explore the five senses. Babies and their caregivers will ENJOY a variety of interactive stations, such as mirrors, high contrast color activities, musical instruments and touch and feel bins. Staff will assist caretakers by reading stories and explaining activities so participants will have the best possible sensory experience! |
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STORYTIME
Cancelled until further notice E. learned his ABCs - because of Storytime. N. and F. are buddies - because of Storytime. D. knows directions - because of Storytime. Yeah, it's pretty amazing. No wonder Storytime continues to be one of our most popular programs. The songs, the stories, the crafts - it's all so much fun that even the shyest kids soon warm up and everyone ends up learning something (often without even realizing it). Our youngest attendees are just weeks old, our oldest are in elementary school. While geared towards the toddler and preschool age, babies and older children always have a blast at Storytime, too. With the perfect blend of familiar favorites and brand new activities, this program is a great way to start kids on the road to a life long love of reading and learning. |