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Today: Knitting & Crochet Group and Blacklight Bingo!

1/27/2023

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Grab your latest knitting or crochet project, and head to the library today at 1:30pm for our Knitting & Crochet Group!

​TODAY IS THE DAY! It's Bingo as you’ve never played it before! Wear white or neon shirts to the library and join us at 6pm for a fabulous hour of Bingo under the backlights. We’ll have amazing prizes to give away for all ages - what a great way to brighten up your January! 

Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: None
Registration? None​
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Today: Storytime & BeTween

1/26/2023

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Join us today at 10am for another wonderful Storytime program!
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BeTween is today at 3:30pm in the Makerspace - see you then!
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Today: Chef University & Sweet Treat Wednesday

1/25/2023

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PLEASE NOTE: There will be NO Teen Makers today. Teen Makers will be back next week, on Wednesday, February 1st at 3:45pm.
Chef University is back today at 3:45pm with ​Fruit Salsa & Cinnamon Sugar Chips. Have a sweet tooth? You won’t want to miss our final session with Purdue Extension of Wabash County! This fresh and fruity treat will satisfy every time.
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P
rogram Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: None, but recommended for ages 5 and up
Registration? None
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Looking for a fun after school snack? Need something quick and easy to take to your next social gathering? This is the recipe for you! Learn how to make Nutter Butter Balls with  just 5 ingredients tonight at 6pm on Facebook!

You will need:
  • 16oz Nutter Butter Cookies
  • 8oz Cream Cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup Powdered Sugar
  • ¼ cup Creamy Peanut Butter
  • 10oz Melting Chocolate Wafers
  • ¼ teaspoon of Salt (optional)
  • Sprinkles or Sea Salt for toppings

​*Please Note: There is no kit for this program. Tune into Facebook at the designated time (or any time after!) for the step-by-step instructional video.
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Today: Storytime

1/24/2023

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Head to the library today at 10am for another wonderful Storytime program! Babies and toddlers will love singing songs, hearing a story, and making a cute craft. 
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Today: Passive Craft & Evening Tales

1/23/2023

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We're heading to the moon with our Passive Craft this week! Stop by the children's department any time this week to craft your own paper straw rocket!
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Evening Tales is tonight at 6pm. Join us for Pirate Parrots - every pirate needs a trusty sidekick and we’ll make ours out of cardboard tubes, scrap paper, and feathers. Polly want a cracker? 
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Today: Homeschool Art Class - Pastels

1/20/2023

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Homeschool Art Class is today at 2pm! Students will enjoy learning how to make art with pastels, an often overlooked medium in the art world. The oil pastel sticks may look simple, but they present some unique challenges to the artist as blending is done directly on the work surface. We'll experiment with various techniques to create our own beautiful works of art!
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Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: Kindergarten - high school
Registration? Registration is recommended. Sign up by the calling the front desk!
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Today: Storytime & Movie Matinee

1/17/2023

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It’s Storytime day! Join us at 10am in the children’s department for a story, songs, and this silly chicken craft! ​
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Enjoy hot buttered popcorn and cute coloring pages at our movie matinee today at 3:45pm! We're watching Rudolph's Shiny New Year, an oft-forgotten but utterly delightful claymation classic!
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Today: Evening Tales

1/16/2023

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​Greetings land lubbers! If you're ready to feel the salt sea in your air and hear the sound of the ocean roaring in your ears, come to Evening Tales tonight at 6pm for our Pirate Me! program. We’ll be turning ourselves into swashbuckling pirates with all kinds of DIY gear! 
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Today: Homeschool Science - Bots

1/13/2023

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It's time for another awesome science session with Purdue Extension!  This week we’re getting hands-on interactions with bots.  It’s a great opportunity to learn more (or experience for the first time) the field of robotics.

Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: Ages 8-18
Registration? Registration is recommended. Sign up by the calling the front desk!
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Today: Chef University; Teen Makers; Wooden Bead Winter Garland

1/11/2023

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CHEF UNIVERSITY IS BACK! After a short break, our popular Chef University program is back today for another tasty session. Join us at 3:45pm to learn to make sloppy joes - as delicious as they are messy!

This hands on program will empower kids to take an active role in the kitchen and teach them skills they'll use far into the future. Don't miss it!
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Teen Makers is today at 3:45pm in the Makerspace - see you soon!
Described as 'jewelry for the home', wooden bead garlands add a great texture and a new shape to your space. Learn how to make your own by tuning in to Facebook tonight at 6pm to craft the winter blues away!
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      • WELCOME TO THE CHILDREN'S DEPARTMENT
      • KID'S PROGRAMMING
      • PROGRAMMING PHOTOS
      • HOMESCHOOL RESOURCE CENTER
      • SENSORY KITS
      • SUMMER READING
      • NEW CHILDRENS MATERIAL
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