News Release

NORTH WEBSTER — The following activities are also set to take place at North Webster Community Public Library. Attendees do not need to have a library card to participate in any of these events.

Teen Events

All NWCPL teen programs are geared towards students in grades 6-12.

Teen Café meets from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Mondays. Teens can drop in during those hours to play video games, eat snacks and enjoy social time.

Teen Thursday Study Hall takes place from 3:30-5:30 p.m. every Thursday. Teens can stop by to work on homework in a relaxed, social environment.

Teens are invited to make homemade slime at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30. Participants will create their own colorful, glittery slime to take home.

Anime Club begins at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20. Attendees can relax, watch an anime movie and eat snacks.

Adult Programs

The Glean Team meets at 10 a.m. Wednesdays. This experienced group of genealogists can answer family tree questions, help break down “brick walls” and offer practical advice for anyone wishing to learn more about tracing their roots.

Genealogy Sleuths will be canceled for September. A new meeting time will be introduced Tuesday, Oct. 4.

Chair Dance for Fitness starts at 4 p.m. Thursdays.

Let’s Move Dance Class is at 5 p.m. Thursdays.

Yarn enthusiasts can meet during Fiber Arts Fridays at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9. Weavers, spinners, needle felters and other fiber arts enthusiasts are also welcome.

Scammers are rampant. North Webster Police Chief Greg Church will be at NWCPL at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 12, to teach on how to identify and avoid the latest and most common scams. This is a free event.

A brand-new cookbook club is starting. The first meeting will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13. Anybody can attend and bring a favorite family dish or recipe to share. Demonstrations of simple recipes and helpful cooking techniques will periodically take place in the library’s kitchen, as well.

The next adult craft class begins at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 13. This will be a two-part program, during which participants will create fairy houses. The second half of the project takes place at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20.

NWCPL introduces needle felting with Rachel Kruger at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19. Participants will learn how to use this technique to create scented wool pumpkins. There is a cost to cover materials, and participants can keep their felting needles and foam felting pads to take home.

The library invites both teens and adults to take part in an escape room during National Banned Books Week, Monday, Sept. 19, through Friday, Sept. 23. The scenario revolves around banned books and will take place at various times throughout the week. Space is limited to five people per group, so those interested are encouraged to sign up early. Time slots will be listed on the library’s website.

For more information about any of the above programs, call (574) 835-7122, visit www.nwcpl.org or stop by the library, 110 E. North St., North Webster.