Library Director Keith Kuric takes down wall paneling in preparation for new shelving to be installed. Photo provided by the library.

News Release

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Community Public Library is excited to unveil brand new shelving units for the teen and young adult novels.

Nationally, young adult literature has been a steadily growing market for the last 20 years, and North Webster is no exception. Young Adult Librarian Hanna Kunkle stated, “We’re constantly adding new and exciting titles to the young adult collection, and with these shelves we’ll be able to better organize our collection and make it more accessible to our teen patrons.”

Books that had previously been crammed onto too-full shelves or tilted sideways are now able to be shelved and displayed in a much more user-friendly way. Not only will young adult novels be getting extra space, but the added shelves will also make room for a larger young adult graphic novel collection.

Graphic novels, too, have seen a marked uptick in popularity, especially with the rise of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the popularity of Japanese culture comics. “We can’t wait to see the positive impact these shelves have on our community,” said Kunkle. Make sure to stop by the library soon and see the latest renovation.

Library Closing

The library will be closed all day Monday, May 29, for Memorial Day. The library will be open for regular business hours the rest of the week.

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

Adult Events

Glean Team, 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 31. This experienced group of researchers is available for family history or genealogy research help.

Community board game night, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 1. This program is geared toward all ages — adults, young adults, teens and families. Come play board games, card games, video games and more.

Teen Events

Teen Dungeons and Dragons, 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 30. Join in for the start of a five-week creative adventure. This event is open to students in grades 8-12. Spots are limited and registration is required. Register in person or by calling the library at (574) 834-7122.
Teen craft time, 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 2. This week’s craft time will feature the first in a two-part series to create adorable trinket dishes out of clay. Registration required.

Youth Events

“Know Your Neighbor,” 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 1. Come meet Billy Brinkerhoff, a local resident who trains leader dogs for the blind. Meet Billy and his dog, plus learn more about how leader dog training works.

Friday craft time, 10 a.m. to noon Friday, June 2. This week the library will be hosting a sidewalk chalk decorating day. Join in on the patio for some sun, fun and sidewalk chalk.

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.