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Storytime is today at 11am! We hope you'll join us for a fun story and craft!  BeTween is today at 3:45pm in the Makerspace after school! We'll see you there!
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Teens are invited to join us in the Makerspace today at 3:45pm for Teen Makers! We'll see you there! Come build with the library’s collection of thousands of Lego bricks at Lego Club today at 3:45pm! Participants can tackle weekly challenges or build their own creations. This week you'll make a Spooky Silly Monster and help us decorate the Children’s Department!  Storytime is today at 11am, so be sure to join us for a cool story and a fun craft! All ages are welcome to attend today's Animal Ear Headbands crafting session at 4pm! You'll learn how to make your own animal ear headbands perfect for Halloween costumes or every day imaginary play!  Clouds, pipes, bowler hats, and green apples: these remain some of the most immediately recognizable icons of René Magritte, the Belgian painter, and well-known Surrealist. In this session of Homeschool Art, children will learn about the artist and his use of everyday items to create surrealist art. The session will begin with a short presentation in the Blocher Community Room and will be followed by an activity inspired by Magritte’s work. Wearing clothes that can get messy is always a good idea! Registration is required for every child planning to attend. Space is limited. Participants are encouraged to bring a folder to keep any coloring pages or fact sheets they are given during the class. Masks are required for all indoor programs. November class registration will open on October 4th.  Elementary aged kids enjoy an hour of stories, games, crafts and snacks tonight at 6pm for Evening Tales! Today we'll learn to make Candy Corn Jars - perfect for decorating your room or holding all your candy.  Today's the day! NMPL’s biggest party of the year is back! We're so excited about this years' Spooky Silly Halloween Party. In order to keep everyone safe, NMPL has moved the party outdoors where families can enjoy wagon rides, a spooky egg hunt, party games, and more! Don’t forget about our annual costume contest where trophies will be awarded for the best costumes in multiple categories (Winners will be announced the following day.) Costume categories are as follows: Spookiest, Silliest, Best Duo, Best Baby, Best Group, and Best in Show. We're also thrilled to announce that for the first time ever there will be a food stand at our Halloween Party! Tacos Los Gordos will be selling a great menu of tacos and quesadillas. Stop by for some of the best Mexican food in town from 5pm to 7pm or until they sell out! We hope you'll join us for a fabulous good time! This event has been sponsored by Riverbridge Electric LLC  Teens ages 13-18 are invited to meet in the NMPL Makerspace at 3:45pm for snacks and activities! Lego Club is today at 3:45pm! Come build with the library’s collection of thousands of Lego bricks! Participants can tackle weekly challenges or build their own creations. This week, you'll design your own perfectly spooky Haunted House!  Join us today at 3:45pm for Light Up Mummy Jars - a fun upcycle activity for all ages! Come wrap a glass jar in white crepe paper or masking tape and let the fun begin.  Our Community Helpers program is today at 4pm in the NMPL parking lot! Today we'll have a visit from the North Manchester Police Department - come learn all about fun vehicles that assist our Community Helpers!  Bring your appetites to tonight's Evening Tales program! This week, we’ll read a great story, play games, and make and eat Pancakes!  Lego Club is today at 3:45pm! This week, you'll learn about the hidden lives of bats and then build the perfect Bat Habitat for a rubber bat!  Knowing when to plant and how to plant is just as important as deciding what to plant! Join us for a fabulous program on site at the Library’s pollinator garden (in case of inclement weather, we'll be in the Blocher Community Room!). Geoff Schortgen of the local Purdue Extension office and members of the Pollinator Committee will give a verbal and visual presentation today at 5:30pm on planting serviceberry and viburnum bushes and take questions from attendees about their own landscaping plans!  Orienteering Club is today at 4pm! We'll be using compasses and coordinates to find hidden treasure caches! The program will take place either outside (weather permitting) or inside (masks are required at all indoor programming).  Alma Thomas was an important role model for women, African-American artists, and older artists alike (she was recognized for her paintings after her retirement from teaching). She was also the first African-American woman to have a solo exhibition of her work at New York’s Whitney Museum of American Art. In today's 2pm session of Homeschool Art Class, children will learn about the artist and her use of color and patterns to create abstract art. The session will begin with a short presentation in the Blocher Community Room and will be followed by an activity inspired by Thomas’s work. Wearing clothes that can get messy is always a good idea! Registration is required for every child planning to attend. There is still space available in today's class, so call the library to sign up! Participants are encouraged to bring a folder to keep any coloring pages or fact sheets they are given during the class. Masks are required for all indoor programs. REMINDER: A veteran Homeschool Art Class attendee? Please remember, you must register for EACH session of Homeschool Art Class. Thank you!  Our rescheduled Community Helpers program with the North Manchester Post Office is today at 4pm in the library parking lot! Join us as we learn all about fun vehicles that assist our Community Helpers!  Evening Tales is tonight at 6pm! Today we'll be mixing up a batch of Silky Smooth Playdough!  |
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