Alyssa Woolums, Kingsly Woolums, Maria Waltz and Beatrice Gerber enjoy making crafts while being instructed by children’s librarian Pam Long during preschool story time. Photo provided by the library.

News release

NORTH WEBSTER — Do you enjoy reading, would you like to earn prizes for reading and are you interested in connecting with your community?

If so, consider joining the North Webster Community Public Library’s Summer Reading Program. And for the first time, NWCPL’s Summer Reading Program will be open to readers of all ages — children, teens and adults.

This year’s theme is “All Together Now” and the library is excited to promote reading, not only as a solo activity, but as a way to connect to other people. Read books together as a family or read to learn about new languages or cultures — all these and more fit with this year’s reading theme. Plus, the library is planning several cooperative community challenges, so stay tuned for ways you can get involved and connect with your community.

Early registration begins Monday, May 22, so stop by the library soon if you have any questions or you would like to learn more about the summer reading program.

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, May 9. This month’s theme is “Spring Greens.” Bring a recipe and/or a dish to share.

Adult craft class, 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 9. This month they will be making homemade Mother’s Day cards. The class is free, but please register in advance by calling the library.

“Empower Me to be Clutter-Free,” part two, 10 a.m. Thursday, May 11. 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.

Fiber Arts Friday, 10 a.m. Friday, May 12. If you enjoy knitting or crocheting, come meet with like-minded yarn enthusiasts and work on a project or come and learn a new skill.

Teen Events

Have the after-school blues? Stop by from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Monday, May 8, to hang out with friends, play board games and battle in Mario Kart on the Nintendo Switch. Snacks, coffee and pop will be provided. No registration is required.

Teens are invited to a special summer kickoff party at 3:30 p.m. Friday, May 26. Celebrate the last day of school and the start of summer reading with kiddie pools, popsicles, sidewalk chalk and more. Register by May 19.

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