Steve Hanford poses with students from the previous women’s self-defense class hosted at North Webster Community Public Library. Photo provided by the library.

News Release

NORTH WEBSTER — Steve Hanford of Lions Karate in North Webster will be teaching a free women’s self-defense class from 5:30-6:45 p.m. Wednesday, March 22, at the North Webster Community Public Library.

This class is the perfect opportunity to learn new skills that can help you feel more confident in everyday life as well as in potentially threatening situations. Women of all ages and physical abilities are encouraged to attend and there are no prerequisites for this class. Registration is required because space is limited. Please register by phone at (574) 834-7122 or by email at [email protected].

Weekly Library Events

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

Adult Events

Cookbook Club, 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 14. This month’s theme is family favorites. Everyone has recipes that have been passed down through generations. Bring your family’s favorite recipes and/or dishes to share, and feel free to share fond memories associated with the dishes as well. While at Cookbook Club, enjoy Mandy’s family favorite beef and noodle dish.

Virtual Reality Time, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Friday, March 17. Come discover a whole new world in a virtual environment using the Oculus gaming system. This program will be happening for the next six weeks and is open to both adults and teens.

Teen Events

Mindfulness Club, 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 15. Are you looking for a way to manage stress, get better sleep and be healthier? Do you want to create and decorate your own mindfulness journal? Participants will learn basic tools to help live with intention as well as how to avoid technology overload.

Youth Events

Baby and toddler time is canceled March 14. Play toys will still be available for families to use during the regularly scheduled times; however, no programming will take place.

Preschool story time, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 15. Bring your children for a fun time of age appropriate stories, games, crafts and play.

LEGO builders, ages 5-12, 5 p.m. Monday, March 13, for freestyle LEGO creation. LEGOs are provided — just drop in and join the fun.

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