Get ready for a magical, fantastical Summer! Our theme this year is Once Upon a Summer Reading and we're going to explore fairy tales and mythical creatures, tales of fantasy and magic with special events all summer long!
Patrons of all ages will enjoy reading or listening to books (any kind you want!) all summer long through one of our three reading programs, all while winning some fabulous prizes! Children will also have the option to join the House competition and to earn points for their Houses by Attending (library programs), Borrowing (from special collections), Giving Back (helping out the library and their community), and Activity (daily math challenges, Firefly voting, crafting, etc.).
The Library is the place to be in 2023!
Patrons of all ages will enjoy reading or listening to books (any kind you want!) all summer long through one of our three reading programs, all while winning some fabulous prizes! Children will also have the option to join the House competition and to earn points for their Houses by Attending (library programs), Borrowing (from special collections), Giving Back (helping out the library and their community), and Activity (daily math challenges, Firefly voting, crafting, etc.).
The Library is the place to be in 2023!
CAN'T MISS SUMMER PROGRAMMING FOR THE FAMILY!
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LAWN GAMES & PICNIC ON THE LIBRARY LAWN
Wednesday, June 7th @ 1pm Join us for a fun pre-show before the Magic Show at 2pm on the library lawn! The Eastern Star Order of the Ivy and the Masonic Lodge, Deming #88 have purchased a variety of fun yard games for everyone to enjoy. The Kiwanis will be serving up Philadelphia Water Ice from Summer Reading Sponsor Grand’s Ice Cream Shoppe - feel free to bring your lunch and picnic on the library lawn! Program Cost: Free Program Age Requirements: None Registration: No Location: Library lawn |
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"WANDS AT THE READY" MAGIC SHOW WITH ILLUSIONIST RUSTY AMMERMAN
Wednesday, June 7th @ 2pm Join us for a magical performance in the Harry Potter universe! Illusionist Rusty Ammerman transforms into the character of a visiting professor from livermorny (the Hogwarts of America). As such, Professor Ammerman has been granted special permission from the Ministry of Magic to present a seminar for No-Majs (muggles) explaining and demonstrating the various wizard spells. The attendants will witness Transfiguration, Legilimency, Apparition, Disapparition, Teleportation and even Levitation, causing a volunteer to magically float before their very eyes! The audience participation, lighthearted humor, music and sound effects will make this an unforgettable experience for everyone! Bonus: Join us for a fun pre-show on the library lawn beginning at 1 pm! The Eastern Star Order of the Ivy and the Masonic Lodge, Deming #88 have purchased a variety of fun yard games for everyone to enjoy. The Kiwanis will be serving up treats - feel free to bring your lunch and picnic on the library lawn! (NMPL thanks the Kiwanis for sponsoring this program.) Program Cost: FREE Program Age Requirements: None Registration: None Location: NMPL lawn and Blocher Room |
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LITTLE BOOKSHOP ON MARKET STREET
Friday, June 16th and Saturday, June 17th from 10am to 3pm Block party meets booksale! One of our favorite events of the year, Little Bookshop is an amazing time with friends, food, fun, and books! Browse new and gently used books (all proceeds support Friends of the Library and library programming), play lawn games, and chat with friends. Tacos Los Gordos will be selling their delicious Mexican food and drinks both days and we have special events happening as well! On Friday, come and get your caricature drawn by artist Randy M between 12pm and 3pm! These fun sketches are a great way to remember your summer at the library. First come, first drawn, no cost! On Saturday, Juliette the Unicorn will be on the library lawn from 10am to 12pm greeting her fans and taking photos. We'll have our professional photographer on set as well, so you can get some truly magical photos to share with your friends and loved ones! Program Cost: FREE Program Age Requirements: None Registration: None Location: Library Lawn & Market Street entrance |
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LEGENDARY BINGO
Wednesday, June 21st @ 2pm NMPL Bingo is always a blast! We’ll have fantastic prizes for all ages to win and enjoy special challenges like Postage Stamp and Four Corners. Attendees are invited to dress up as a character from their favorite fairy tale, myth or legend for extra fun! Program Cost: Free Program Age Requirements: None Registration: No Location: NMPL Blocher Community Room |
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SUMMER PICNIC WITH THE NORTH MANCHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY & ROTARY CLUB
Saturday, June 24th from 3pm-5pm Join us and our friends from the NMHS for a very special summer picnic for the entire community! Bring a blanket and a picnic and settle in on the Thomas Marshall or library lawns. Enjoy tours of the Thomas Marshall House and play yard and Flat Playground games at the library. Listen to a story while munching on hot dogs provided by the North Manchester Rotary Club. Do a fun craft in the shade. There’s plenty to do for the whole family! Program Cost: Free Program Age Requirements: None Registration: No Location: Thomas Marshall house and Library Lawn |
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NMPL AT THE NORTH MANCHESTER FARMER'S MARKET
Saturday, July 1st from 10am to 12pm Embark on an epic adventure around the North Manchester Farmer’s Market! Famous characters from folklore and fairy tales are hiding in the vendor booths - can you find them all? Complete your quest and win tokens to spend at the Farmer’s Market on their amazing selection of flowers, berries, vegetables, handicrafts, baked goods and more! Program Cost: Free Program Age Requirements: None Registration: No Location: North Manchester Farmer's Market (Ogan's Landing - South Mill St.) |
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THE ELIXER MIXER
Wednesday, July 5th @ 2pm Explore the science behind chemical reactions as you mix up Orc Slime and a Fizzy Fairy Potion. Appreciate the beauty of nature with your own special batch of Garden Soup. Squish up a batch of Fairy Mud. Design your own Potion Jars and Wizard Wands for lots of imaginative play. Create Giant Bubbles with special wands. It’s going to be a magical time for all! |
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MYTHICAL CREATURES DAY
Wednesday, July 12th @ 2pm Come join us for a fun craft time on the library lawn! We’ll mold Dragon Eggs, wear Unicorn Tails, paint Dragon Eye Rocks, and create Mermaid Necklaces. There’s something for every mythical creature fan! |
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INTERACTIVE MOVIE: TANGLED
Wednesday, July 19th @ 2pm Prepare to go on an epic adventure right along with the characters on screen! You just never know what fun surprises and activities await you at an Interactive Movie event... trust us, you've never watched this movie like THIS before! |
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SUMMER READING PARTY
Wednesday, July 26th from 1pm to 3pm Celebrate the end of a fantastic summer of reading and friendship with us! We’ll have a giant inflatable obstacle course, kiddie pools, yard games, and a dunk tank. It’s one of our biggest events of the summer and we would love to have you join us! |
SUMMER ART SERIES WITH MILK HOUSE STUDIO ARTIST HANNAH BURNWORTH
Sponsored by The Community Foundation of Wabash County, Inc.
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SUMMER ART SERIES: SMALL ACCORDION BOOKS IN BOXES
Tuesday, June 6th from 3pm to 4:30pm Have you ever wanted to create your own book? Hannah Burnworth of Milk House Studio will lead participants through all the steps to create a one-of-a-kind miniature book! Come create your own covers, your own accordion book block, and put it all in a cute little box. You will learn basic bookbinding skills and you will have a fun item to take with you. We want to thank the Community Foundation of Wabash County, Inc. for sponsoring this Summer Art Series at no cost to our patrons! Program Cost: FREE Program Age Requirements: All ages welcome, but kiddos under 8 should bring a helper. Registration: Required. Space is limited to 15 participants. Click to sign up - https://www.signupgenius.com/.../10c0944a9ab28a7f5cf8... Location: NMPL Blocher Room |
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SUMMER ART SERIES: RED WINGED BLACK BIRD COLLAGE
Tuesday, June 27th from 3:00pm-5:00pm Come make a mixed media collage with Milk House Studio artist Hannah Burnworth! Participants will learn about some basic cutting and adhesive methods for collage. Each attendee will create their own bird collage on wood using a variety of found and handmade papers. No collage experience needed. We want to thank the Community Foundation of Wabash County, Inc. for sponsoring this Summer Art Series at no cost to our patrons! Program Cost: FREE Program Age Requirements: Ages 13 and up Registration: Required. Space is limited to 20 participants. Click to sign up - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0944A9AB28A7F5CF8-8x8 Location: NMPL Blocher Room |
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LONG STITCH BOOKS
Tuesday, July 25th from 3pm-6pm Come and learn the basics of creating a book cover and book block with Milk House Studio artist Hannah Burnworth. We will use a simple version of the long stitch to hold the book together. You will leave with a finished blank journal for yourself (or it will make a great gift for a friend!). Ages 18 and over welcome and no formal book binding experience necessary. Space is limited to 25 participants. We want to thank the Community Foundation of Wabash County, Inc. for sponsoring this Summer Art Series at no cost to our patrons! Program Cost: FREE Program Age Requirements: Ages 18 and up Registration: Required. Space is limited to 25 participants. Click to sign up - https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0944a9ab28a7f5cf8-summer1#/ Location: NMPL Blocher Room |
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SUMMER READING SPLASH PARTY
Saturday, August 19th from 5:30pm to 6:30pm for the first 100 children to complete Summer Reading We are hosting a Summer Reading Splash at the Strauss Peabody Aquatic Center for the first 100 kids who complete the NMPL Summer Reading program! The library has booked the therapy pool with slide, the lap pool and the outdoor splash pad for children to enjoy. All ages – even little ones – will be able to enjoy this event! Lifeguards will be on duty. All children MUST be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The pools, steam room, sauna, and whirlpool will be available for adults to enjoy but they must be responsible for their children during that time. Capacity is limited so no more than one adult per child. Multiple children in the same family may be accompanied by only one parent but two parents are also allowed. Remember, only the first 100 children to complete Summer Reading will receive a pass for this event so once the program begins... START READING! Program Cost: Free Program Age Requirements: Kids who have completed the NMPL Children's Summer Reading Program Registration: Yes. Attendees will be registered once they complete the Children's Summer Reading Program Location: Strauss-Peabody Aquatic and Fitness Facility |