Sherrie Momeyer and Deb Minear view the solar eclipse at the NWCPL eclipse watch party in April 2024. Photo provided by the library.

News Release

NORTH WEBSTER — As 2024 ends, North Webster Community Public Library is proud to reflect on a year filled with exciting programs and events that brought the community together.

Among the highlights was the “Matter of Balance” series, run by the Purdue Extension, which ran three times this year by patron request. Each of these 24 sessions focused on helping older adults stay active and confident. Each session reached full capacity, underscoring the importance of this program.

In April, the Solar Eclipse Watch Party drew an incredible 206 attendees, creating a memorable day of science, wonder and togetherness. Meanwhile, creativity thrived in the adult craft classes, which saw over 100 participants throughout the year as they explored new skills and made beautiful projects.

One of the year’s standout successes was the launch of the “Whisk and Sizzle” cooking classes. With 75 participants joining the sessions, the cooking librarian, Sherrie, guided attendees through the art of making delicious meals in a fun, engaging environment.

The library’s collaboration with the Warner School House brought local history to life for 61 attendees, combining education and connection in a truly special way. And, of course, the enthusiasm of the youngest patrons stole the show during the summer reading challenge, with 368 children taking part in reading and 4,077 participating in the library’s daily crafts, games, music and other educational programming.

The library is incredibly grateful to their patrons, staff and volunteers for making these programs such a success. As they look ahead to 2025, they are excited to continue providing opportunities for discovery, creativity and connection in the community. Thank you for being part of another incredible year at the North Webster Community Public Library.

Holiday Closings

The library will be closed Tuesday, Dec. 31, and Wednesday, Jan. 1, for the New Years holiday. The library will be reopening at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2.

Weekly Library Events

The following activities are set to take place at NWCPL. Attendees do not need to have a library card to participate in any of these events. All programs are free unless otherwise noted.

Adult Events

Genealogists and those interested in learning genealogy are invited to check out Roots and Branches genealogy club at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2. This will be a time for one-on-one discussion, sharing tips, building your tree and tackling brick walls. Attendees will also learn about the genealogical proof standard and how they can apply it to trace their ancestors accurately.

Are you struggling to learn the basics of your laptop, tablet or smartphone? Come to beginner tech time at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 3. This informal program will teach the technology basics and help you operate your new-to-you technology. Library staff can demonstrate and teach how to access the internet, write and send emails, block unwanted callers, delete old texts, download and remove apps and more. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged.

Children’s Events

Join in for a Christmas break interactive movie experience on Monday, Dec. 30, as the library will be showing the classic 1966 movie, “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.” Show times will be 10:30 a.m., noon, 3 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. Register for your preferred time slot by calling the library at (574) 834-7122.

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