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Today: Nature Club

1/16/2021

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You'll be set for all kinds of fun on your next snow day with today's Nature Club program! ​Join us today at 10am on Facebook as we use snow for science, art and food... yes, food!
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February Newsletter Now Available!

1/15/2021

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The February Newsletter is now available! Check out the digital edition below, or look for it in your next curbside order! ​
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Today: Family Bingo Night on Zoom!

1/15/2021

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IT'S ZOOM BINGO NIGHT TONIGHT!!! (Can you tell we're excited??)
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We've gathered up the prizes, set out our Bingo cards, and are ready to start calling out "BINGO!" with you tonight at our fun-filled hour of Bingo on Zoom! You still have time to check out a Bingo Bag from NMPL via curbside pickup so be sure to get those orders in. Then gather your family and join us online for one fantastic event!

Join Zoom Meeting HERE.
Meeting ID: 997 8420 6262
Passcode: 796686
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Today: Crafternoon - Rock Painting

1/14/2021

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​One of our favorite ways to spend a cold winter afternoon is with crafting! Join us for a relaxing time of creating as we learn the art of Rock Painting today at 3pm on Facebook!
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Pathfinder Tax Services at NMPL

1/11/2021

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Pathfinder Services HomeOwnership Center offers the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program at the North Manchester Public Library. The Pathfinder IRS trained and certified staff members and volunteers provide free tax preparation assistance to those who made less than $55,000 the previous year and who meet other qualifications of the program.

The HomeOwnership Center has been administering the VITA Program for more than a decade and results in hundreds of thousands of dollars in total Earned Income Tax Credits and generates millions of dollars in tax refunds for those served each year. For additional information, visit pathfinderservies.org.

Appointments are limited and are scheduled on a first come, first served basis. To make an appointment or receive more information, call 260-355-2510 or email arice@pathfinderservices.org.

Appointments will be held in the Blocher Community Room on Fridays. MASKS ARE REQUIRED IN ORDER TO ENTER THE LIBRARY BUILDING. Social distancing and sanitizing are encouraged.
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NEW Large Print & DVD Arrivals!

1/8/2021

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NEW NEW NEW!!!
New Large Print AND DVD arrivals have hit the shelves! With new large print titles from some of our most popular authors, like Susan May Warren, Kristan Higgins, Ruth Reid and Jerry Seinfeld, everyone is going to want to get their hands on these new releases! Call the library or place a curbside order to get your name on the list.

​2020 was a strange year for movies, but we're happy to be catching up with some of the titles that DID release last year, such as The Secret Garden, Last Christmas, Marriage Story and more! Call the library or place a curbside order to place a hold on any of these new DVDs. What items are catching YOUR eye?
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Today: Cook a Book - Coffee Caramel Monkey Bread

1/8/2021

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​​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.
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Gather up the following and follow along:
  • Yeast
  • Granulated sugar
  • Light brown sugar
  • Buttermilk
  • Eggs
  • Unsalted butter
  • All purpose flour
  • Salt
  • Cinnamon
  • Vanilla extract
  • Strong brewed coffee 
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Today: Teen Circle on Zoom: Mafia

1/6/2021

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Join Heidi on Zoom today at 3:30pm for a virtual hanging out with your fellow teens! Today we'll be playing Mafia the Card Game!
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Join Zoom Meeting
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73808346579...
Meeting ID: 738 0834 6579
Passcode: xrX2j6
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Join the NMPL Winter Reading Challenge!

1/5/2021

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Have you joined the NMPL Winter Reading Challenge on Beanstack yet? Today's the perfect day to start! The Reading Challenge is for all ages and will last until Friday, January 29th. We're giving away some FABULOUS prizes you will definitely want to win! 

To begin, simply download the FREE Beanstack Tracker app from your app store. Once you open the app, select the LIBRARY option and search for North Manchester Public Library. Next, follow the steps to create an account - you can sign up yourself or your family members. Once you've finished, the Winter Reading Challenge will appear on your app home page - it's just that easy!

Already have the Beanstack app? Just boot it up and tap on the Discover tab to find the NMPL Winter Reading Challenge.

As you read, track your minutes, and the app will award you virtual tickets for the time you've spent reading. You then can apply those tickets to any of the prize packages that you'd like to try to win!
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Here's to a wonderful winter of reading!
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Today: Timeless Tales & Watercolor Tutorial: Cardinal Tree

1/5/2021

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"Things end but memories last forever."
We are SO excited about our new Timeless Tales program today! Join Heidi on Facebook Live at 11am for a short story read loud that will help you reminisce with memories from the past. 
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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 today at 6pm on Facebook!
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