Library staff member Amanda Demster previews this month’s book for the new “Killer Reads” true crime book club. Photo provided by the library.

News Release

NORTH WEBSTER — Do you enjoy shows like “Dateline,” “48 Hours” and “Homicide Hunter?” Do your ears perk up when you hear names like John Dillinger, Ted Bundy, Charles Manson, Al Capone and others? Do you secretly wish your career was in forensics?

If so, then consider joining North Webster Community Public Library’s new “Killer Reads” book club. This monthly reading group is for any and all lovers of the “true crime” genre. Each month they will pick a different true crime thriller and discuss. May’s book title is “Devil in the White City: Murder, Magic and Madness at the Fair that Changed America” by Erik Larson.

The first meeting of “Killer Reads” will take place at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 16, and meetings will continue on the third Tuesday of every month. If you would like to order a copy of “Devil in the White City” through Evergreen, please contact the library at (574) 834-7122 or place on hold online.

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

Adult Events

“Hoots to Howls” Wildlife Rehabilitation will be giving a presentation at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 2. Come learn from professional wildlife rehabilitator Kim Hoover as she explains her job and shares interesting animal stories. A special thanks to the North Webster Cub Scouts for co-sponsoring this program.

The Glean Team, 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 3. This experienced genealogy team is available to help with any genealogy or research questions.

“May the Fourth Be With You” — NWCPL has several Star Wars-themed activities planned for Thursday, May 4. Register to try your hand at a Star Wars-themed escape room — time slots available are 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. or 4 p.m. Also plan on stopping by the library 3:30-5:30 p.m. to meet Star Wars characters in costume from the 501st Legion, a national charitable Star Wars costuming community.

“Empower Me to Be Clutter Free,” part one, 10 a.m. Thursday, May 4. Offered by the Purdue Extension, this class will teach de-cluttering strategies and storage solutions and discuss emotional barriers to letting go of “stuff.” Register in advance for this three-part class by calling the library.

Exercise classes will be canceled this week. Get Fit While You Sit and Let’s Move Dance Class will return Thursday, May 11.

Teen Events

Have the afterschool blues? Stop by the library at 3:30 p.m. Monday, May 1, for Teen Café. Hang out with friends, play board games and video games and enjoy free snacks and pop.

Teens are invited to the library at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 4, for teen study hall. Come study or work on homework in a quiet, relaxed environment.

“Play with Clay,” a two-part pottery class, 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 5 and 12. Join in making beautiful pinch pots with flower frogs. Get your hands messy and unleash your creativity in this fun and unique activity. Register by May 3 by calling the library.

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