From left Mary Lou Cotton, Cindy Keirn, Amanda Demster and Becky Pressler examine historic artifacts during a meeting of the Glean Team, which meets at 10 a.m. Wednesdays. Photo provided by the library.

News release

NORTH WEBSTER — Technology is ever present in our world today. Everything from filing taxes and doing schoolwork to watching movies and reading e-books is online.

And while being digitally connected has many advantages, too much screen time can also have some serious consequences. Studies show that digital overload can lead to such side effects as irritability, difficulty sleeping, anxiety and high blood pressure.

To help combat the negative side effects of digital overload, the North Webster Community Public Library is excited to offer a new Teen Mindfulness Club. During Mindfulness Club, attendees will learn about tools to help them live with intention and practice skills to help avoid digital overload. Mindfulness Club will meet for the first time at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 15. No registration required.

Weekly Library Events

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

Adult Events

Exercise classes are still happening. Get Fit While You Sit chair exercise class, 4 p.m. Thursday, March 9, followed by Let’s Move dance class at 5 p.m.

Fiber Arts Friday, 10 a.m. Friday, March 10. If you like to knit or crochet, come gather with like-minded yarn enthusiasts to work on projects or get inspiration.

Teen Events

Teen study hall, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 9. Teens can stop by to work on homework in a relaxed, social environment.

Teens are invited to attend the Creative’s Corner from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Friday, March 10. Bring your current creative project, whether that be crocheting, drawing, writing or anything in between. Use your imagination and create something extraordinary.

Youth Events

Story times for all ages are continuing. Baby and toddler time, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 7. Preschool story time, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 8. Bring your children for a fun time of age-appropriate stories, games, crafts and play.

LEGO builders ages 5-12 are invited to meet at the library at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 11, for some freestyle LEGO creation. LEGOs are provided — just drop in and join the fun.

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