NWCPL staff member Amanda Demster resets the lock combinations on this month’s escape room game. Photo provided by the library.

News release

NORTH WEBSTER — The North Webster Community Public Library is excited to offer escape room games as part of its regularly scheduled programming in 2023. Each month the library will be hosting a different escape room game with themes ranging from last month’s “Stranger Things” escape room to “Dr. Seuss” and more.

Each game is family-friendly and appropriate for all ages, although the puzzle difficulty is generally geared more toward teens and adults. Participants are encouraged to work together to solve puzzles, find clues and unlock the box before time runs out.

February’s escape room game is “Where in the World is Cupid Valentino?” This geography and Valentine’s-themed game will challenge players to find Cupid before he goes missing and ruins Valentine’s Day.

The library is hosting this game at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17.  Register in advance for a preferred time slot.

Weekly Library Events

The following activities are set to take place at the library. Attendees do not need a library card to participate.

Adult Events

Cookbook Club, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14. This month’s theme is “Presidential Favorites,” and participants will be learning about America’s presidents and some of their favorite dishes through the years. Bring your own favorite recipe and/or dish to share.

Adult Craft Class, 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14. This month’s craft will be a wooden sign with a vinyl cardinal decoration. Space is limited, so please register in advance. The class is free.

Teen Events

NWCPL will be hosting a special Anti-Valentine’s Day teen event called “Love Sucks” at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13. They will be watching the first “Twilight” movie and playing Twilight Bingo for prizes. Costumes are encouraged. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

Teen Study Hall, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16. Teens can stop by to work on homework in a relaxed, social environment.

Youth Events

LEGO builders ages 5-12 are invited to meet at the library at 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, for some freestyle LEGO creation. LEGOs are provided — just drop in and join the fun.

Story Times for all ages are back. Baby and Toddler Time will start this week at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14. Preschool Story Time will be happening at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 15. Bring your children for a fun time of age-appropriate stories, games, crafts and play.

For more information about any library events, call the library at (574) 834-7122, visit nwcpl.org or visit the library’s Facebook page.