NWCPL staff member Jill Chalk sorts through adult winter reading program prizes in anticipation of the upcoming grand prize drawings. Photo provided by the library.

News Release

NORTH WEBSTER — The 2023 inaugural adult winter reading program at North Webster Community Public Library is coming to a close. If you have been reading books and keeping track of your pages, make sure to come into the library this week to redeem your final tickets.

Craft kits and puzzle packets will still be available until March 3 if you would like to race through some crossword puzzles to earn even more tickets. A huge thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the first adult reading program a success. Drawing winners will be contacted by phone after the grand prize drawing has taken place.

Weekly Library Events

The following activities are set to take place at NWCPL. Attendees do not need a library card to participate in any of these events.

Adult Events

Writers Corner, 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27. This month’s idea starter is: “Write your own presidential campaign speech” or write something else presidential in honor of Presidents’ Day. Write a story and come to share.

NWCPL will be hosting a Dr. Seuss-themed escape room at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Thursday, March  2. Solve puzzles, find clues and unlock the box before time runs out. This game is appropriate for all ages. Please register in advance for your preferred time slot.

Teen Events

Have the after-school blues? Stop by between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, to hang out with friends, play board games and battle in Mario Kart on the Nintendo Switch. Feel free to bring your own games to play. Snacks, coffee and pop will be provided. No registration is required.

Teen Bake and Take, 4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28. Come and make muffins in a variety of yummy flavors. Make sure to bring a container to take your goodies home.

Youth Events

Story times for all ages are back. Baby and toddler time will be starting this week at both 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 28. Preschool story time will be happening at both 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 1. Bring your children for a fun time of age appropriate stories, games, crafts and play.

Paws to Read is still happening Thursdays through March 23. Reading will start at 4:15 p.m. Sign up for a 15-minute appointment to read to a registered therapy dog in a fun and relaxed environment. Registration is required in advance. Sign up in person, at (574) 834-7122 or [email protected]

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