News Release

Library staff members Amy Dennis, Anna Jackson, Amanda Demster and Sally Johnson test out solar eclipse glasses in preparation for the upcoming solar eclipse. Photo provided by the library.

NORTH WEBSTER — Join the North Webster Community Public Library from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, for a special party to view the solar eclipse. The library will be passing out free solar glasses, while supplies last, as well as showing the live feed from the zone of annularity on the big screen TV inside.

There will also be many fun activities for all ages, including making bracelets from color-changing solar beads, simple science experiments using the sun and many paper activity packets for children. This will be an entertaining and educational day for all ages.

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

Adult Events

NWCPL is hosting “A Matter of Balance” at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Oct. 9. Call the library if you are interested in the January session of this event.

Make a holding case for your solar eclipse glasses at the solar eclipse glasses holder class held at both 1 p.m. and 5:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9. All attendees will receive a free pair of solar eclipse glasses. Please register.
Cookbook Club, 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10. This month’s feature will be pumpkin recipes. Bring a dish and/or a recipe to share. Please register.

The adult craft class will be making fall wreathes at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10. Class is free and all materials are provided but registration is required.

Come learn about the power of the sun at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11. In this class, they will be making a solar-powered oven as well as doing other science experiments.

Join Greg Steffe from the Kosciusko County Historical Society at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, as he shares his experiences ghost hunting in Kosciusko County. This will be an entertaining and educational event you do not want to miss.

Join Get Fit While You Sit chair exercise classes at 10:30 a.m. or 4 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12. These exercise classes are identical and are free and open to the public.

Let’s Move Dance Class, 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12. Join for a fun time of dancing to dance videos, learning new dance steps and getting a great workout.

Fiber Arts Friday, 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 13. Bring your yarn projects and join this fun group of like-minded individuals.

During the Friday Night Fright Feature, the library will be showing “Friday the Thirteenth” at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13. This movie is rated R.

Teen Events

Teen Café, 3:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 9. Students in grades 6-12 are invited to come hang out with friends to play games and eat snacks.

Teen Wellness Circle, 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10. Join fellow teens to engage in insightful discussions about physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health.

Youth Events

Baby and Toddler Time, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10. Join Miss Cathy for songs and stories geared toward children birth through 36 months. Registration is requested, but visitors are always welcome.

Preschool Story Time, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11. Join Mrs. Pam to sing songs, read books, share finger plays and learn through fun literacy activities and crafts. This program is geared toward children ages 3-6, but all family members are invited. Registration is requested, but visitors are always welcome.

Trick or Trade Costume Swap, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13. Bring in your “shopping” ticket and shop for a new-to-you children’s costume.

LEGO Time, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14. LEGO builders ages 5-12 are invited to come create a LEGO masterpiece. LEGOs provided.

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