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NMPL NEW YEAR'S CLOSINGS

12/31/2022

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The library will be closed all day January1st-January 2nd. We will re-open on Tuesday, January 3rd at 9am.
​Have a safe and joy-filled New Year!
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Today: Cozy Up Storytime, Neon Noon Year's Eve, Early Closing!

12/31/2022

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REMINDER: The library will be closing today at 3pm. The computers and meeting room will be closing at 2:30pm. 
Grab your favorite stuffed animal and soft blanket, and join Miss Molly at 9am on Facebook for another virtual Cozy Up Storytime event! 
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Everyone is invited to our Neon Noon Year's Eve Celebration today at 11:30am in the Blocher Room! Bring the kids and help us count down to the "Noon" Year - we'll have all kinds of neon fun for the whole family. Activities include a freeze dance party, balloon games, coloring, a photo booth with props, prizes, and confetti shooters to help us count down to the big moment! ​
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Reminder: Noon Year's Eve Is Tomorrow!

12/30/2022

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​It's been a long time since we've been able to have an in-person Noon Year's Eve Party - so long ago in fact, that these pictures are from 2019! But this beloved event is back at last, and we are SO excited to celebrate with all of you! Bring the kids tomorrow (Saturday, December 31st) at 11:30am and help us count down to the "Noon" Year - we'll have all kinds of neon fun for the whole family. Activities include a freeze dance party, balloon games, coloring, a photo booth with props, prizes, and confetti shooters to help us count down to the big moment!
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Today: Storytime & BeTween

12/29/2022

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It's Storytime day! We'll see you at 10am for songs, a story, and a cute craft!
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Hey tweens - join us for BeTween today at 3:30pm in the NMPL Makerspace!
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Today: Teen Makers

12/28/2022

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Teen Makers is today at 3:45pm in the Makerspace - see you there!
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Warming Center at NMPL

12/27/2022

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With temperatures dropping below 20 degrees today, the North Manchester Public Library will be available as a Warming Center on Tuesday, December 27th from 9am to 8pm for those who need relief from the cold.

The library will have warm water and tea available, as well as restrooms, and comfortable places to sit. Those who are without heat are invited to come in and spend the day with us! No library card or check outs are needed - just come in and warm up in one of our comfortable seating areas.

​Need some entertainment while you're here? Feel free to browse the collection, enjoy fixing a puzzle, play a board game, or use our computers. ​ Stay warm and stay safe North Manchester!​
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Today: Passive Craft of the Week, Storytime, & Paint by Number

12/27/2022

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​If you've signed up for NMPL's Hooked On Books Winter Reading Program, you're doing a LOT of reading these days - so why not make a bookmark? Stop by the Passive Craft table ANY time this week to craft your own snowy bookmark pal!
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Storytime is today at 10am - we'll see you there!

Join us at 3:45pm for our FINAL Paint by Number program of the year - it's painter's choice this time, so enjoy a relaxing session of painting whatever your heart desires! 
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Happy Holiday Season from NMPL!

12/25/2022

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HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON FROM NMPL!
​Thank you for another joyful year of fun, exploration, and lifelong learning! We are so grateful for the support of the wonderful North Manchester community. The North Manchester Public Library will be closed Saturday, December 24th through Monday, December 26th. We will re-open on Tuesday, December 27th at 9am. We want to wish all of our patrons a fantastic holiday, full of love, happiness, and peace. We'll see you soon North Manchester!
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Sincerely,
Your Friends at NMPL
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HOLIDAY CLOSINGS

12/24/2022

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The library will be closed Saturday, December 24th through Monday, December 26th. We will re-open on Tuesday, December 27th at 9am. Have a safe and wonderful holiday season!
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LIBRARY CLOSING

12/22/2022

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Due to the winter storm warning in effect, NMPL will close early at 5pm on Thursday, December 22nd. We will remain closed on Friday, December 23rd.

This brings us into our holiday closures December 24th through December 26th. We anticipate reopening for normal hours on Tuesday, December 27th at 9am. As always we encourage you to check our website at www.nman.lib.in.us as well as our social media pages in case of updates. We will also send out text alerts to notify patrons of any library closures. Stay informed by signing up for Library Closures text alerts - just text @nmplclose (don't forget the @ sign!) to 81010 to sign up.

Please do not venture out to return due or overdue items while we are closed! NMPL is fine free and NO overdue fees will be charged.

The North Manchester Public Safety Building will be serving a warming center for those who need it.

Stay safe and stay warm North Manchester!

Stuck at home?
Remember you can download books, audiobooks, music, magazines, and more from the library! Download our free Hoopla & Libby e-library apps to get started!
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  • News
  • ABOUT
    • HOURS & LOCATION
    • NMPL SERVICE STRATEGIES DURING COVID
    • HOW TO GET A LIBRARY CARD
    • COLLECTIONS
    • BOARD OF TRUSTEES
    • EMPLOYMENT
    • HISTORY
    • LONG RANGE PLAN
    • MERCH
    • NEWSLETTER
    • POLICIES
    • STAFF
    • STAFF REVIEWS & BOOK RECCOMENDATIONS
  • CATALOG
    • CATALOG
    • COLLECTIONS >
      • COLLECTIONS
      • MAKERSPACE-2-GO
      • BINGE BOXES
      • EQUIPMENT
      • HOMESCHOOL RESOURCE CENTER
      • MOBILE HOTSPOTS
      • NEW ADULT MATERIALS
      • NEW YOUNG ADULT MATERIALS
      • NEW CHILDREN'S MATERIALS
      • SENSORY KITS
    • MATERIAL REQUEST
  • PROGRAMS
    • CALENDAR & PROGRAMMING
    • WINTER READING PROGRAM
    • KIDS >
      • WELCOME TO THE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT
      • KID'S PROGRAMMING
      • PROGRAMMING PHOTOS
      • HOMESCHOOL RESOURCE CENTER
      • SENSORY KITS
      • SUMMER READING
      • NEW CHILDRENS MATERIAL
    • TEENS >
      • TEEN PROGRAMS
      • NEW YOUNG ADULT MATERIALS
      • SUMMER READING
    • ADULTS >
      • ADULT PROGRAMS
      • SUMMER READING
      • NEW MATERIALS
    • PROGRAMMING NEWS
    • NEWSLETTER
    • TEXT ALERTS
    • PHOTOS & VIDEOS
    • MAKERSPACE-2-GO
  • SERVICES
    • MOBILE PRINTING
    • BLOCHER COMMUNITY ROOM
    • THE COMMUNITY PANTRY
    • COMPUTER LAB, 3D PRINTER & CONVERSION STATION
    • CURBSIDE PICK UP
    • FLAT PLAYGROUND
    • GENEALOGY >
      • GENEALOGY SERVICES
      • INDIANA ROOM FINDS
    • HOMEBOUND SERVICES
    • INDIANA STATE LIBRARY COLLECTIONS & SERVICES
    • INSPIRE
    • E-LIBRARIES
    • LITTLE FREE LIBRARY
    • MAKERSPACE
    • MAKERSPACE-2-GO
    • MEETING ROOMS
    • SEED LIBRARY
  • SUPPORT
    • SUPPORT
    • BECOME A NMPL SPONSOR
    • SUMMER READING SPONSORS
    • WINTER READING SPONSORS
  • FRIENDS OF NMPL
    • DONATE
    • ABOUT FRIENDS OFTHE LIBRARY
    • BECOME A FOL MEMBER
    • FOL BOOK SALE
    • GIFT BASKET SILENT AUCTION
    • SUPPORT FOL FOR FREE!
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