Nappanee Public Library News And Events
By JESSICA FLORES
Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library
High School Equivalency Diploma Program
Success is at your fingertips when you enroll in the High School Equivalency program offered by Horizon Education Alliance. HEA Adult Education helps prepare students to take their high school equivalency (HSE; formerly known as GED) exam at the Nappanee Public Library. Anyone who is 16 years or older can be a part of the program, provided they are no longer in school. They offer free computer-based instruction 24/7 that can either be done at regularly-scheduled times at the Library or at home.
All five subject areas of the HSE are covered in the curriculum, and coaches help students achieve the levels needed to pass the test. Students are very independent in the learning process; they pace themselves and determine how quickly they can take the test. In case you need face-to-face instruction, workshops are held throughout the year. We even offer a practice test to be sure you’re ready for the official exam.
Orientation sessions will be held at the library from 5-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 8, Tuesday, Feb. 9, Wednesday, Feb. 10, Tuesday, Feb. 16, and Wednesday, Feb. 17. Students must attend a complete orientation cycle (18 hours) to be enrolled in the program.
Once ready, students test at the Elkhart Area Career Center, Adult Basic Education office. The cost of the test is $90, and scholarships are available.
Begin your future now. Getting your HSE is the first step to reaching your career goals whatever they may be. Strengthen your reading, writing, and math skill, but more than that, strengthen your confidence in yourself by getting an HSE. Call Theresa at (574) 215-7019 for more information. Success is at your fingertips.
Wiggle Giggle Dance Party
The 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 next session taking place from 10:30-11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9. 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 the library at (574) 773-7919.
Coding with Dash and Dot
Kids in Kindergarten through second grade are invited to come in to play and learn with robots, Dash and Dot, at the library from 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11. Participants will get an introduction to the world of software programming through interactive play with small robots and an app that brings them alive in this exciting hands-on program. Space is limited. Register by Thursday, Feb. 4.
Call (574) 773-7919 or go to www.nappaneelibrary.org for more information on this or any other program.