Nappanee Public Library News And Events
By JESSICA FLORES
Communications Specialist, Nappanee Public Library
NAPPANEE — Nappanee Public Library offering programs and hosting events.
Wiggle Wiggle Dance Party
The Nappanee Public Library is excited to be bringing a new high-energy monthly program to children ages 2-5. The Wiggle Giggle Dance Party will take place one day a week each month, with the first session taking place from 10:30-11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 6. Plan on a long nap after this fun-filled time of contemporary and classic kids’ music, dance and lots of laughter.
Registration is requested, but not required. For more information, or to sign up, call (574) 773-7919, or go to www.nappaneelibrary.org.
Crafting Hope Group Helps Women’s Shelter with Fundraiser
The Nappanee Public Library’s Crafting Hope group will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2016, to make table runners for a SPA Women’s Ministry Homes fundraising banquet in Elkhart. The crafting night is open to the public and will take place from 6:30-8:30 p.m.
If you are interested in joining in the efforts and would like to know what to bring along, go to the Nappanee Public Library website at www.nappaneelibrary.org and click on the events calendar, search the Library on Facebook, or call Lindsay, at (574) 773-7919.
Crafting Hope meets on an as-needed basis to sew simple projects for local and global organizations. Since 2011, the group has donated hundreds of clothing items, toys, bibs, blankets and more to people around the world and across the street.
Invention Workshop for Kids
Kids in third through fifth grade are invited to try their hand at several Makey Makey invention kits in a newly-created monthly program at the Nappanee Public Library from 4-5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016. Turn everyday objects into touch pads and combine them with the Internet for exciting results. This program is great for curious kids who are interested in art, music, engineering and everything in between! The workshops will be held on the second Tuesday of each month.
Register by calling (574) 773-7919 or by clicking on the events calendar at www.nappaneelibrary.org.
Pinterest Night
Make a set of four marbled coffee mugs at the next Pinterest Night at the Nappanee Library. Crafters will meet in the Cube, the Library’s makerspace, from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 13. All materials will be provided at a cost of $5 per set.
All ages are welcome, but children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Pinterest Night is designed as a collaborative, learn-as-you-make program where participants share ideas and tips to complete popular projects found on Pinterest, the virtual bulletin board and Internet hub for bookmarking lifestyle links and images.
Call (574) 773-7919 to register, or click on the events calendar at www.nappaneelibrary.org by Wednesday, Jan. 6.