Community Baby Shower
FREE Event for Expecting Parents & Families with Young Children
We’re excited to invite you to the Third Annual Community Baby Shower — a fun, supportive, and resource-filled event designed to celebrate and uplift growing families right here in Wabash County!
Whether you’re expecting a baby, have a little one at home, or simply want to learn about local resources for families, this event is for YOU. 
What to Expect:
Free diapers, pull-ups, and wipes for every family while supplies last (thanks to Indiana Diaper Bank!) Community resources & local support organizations Giveaways and essential baby items Educational information for pregnancy, postpartum, and early childhood A welcoming, judgment-free space for all families
It’s garden time and we couldn’t be more excited! The only problem? Most of us have too many of a certain type of plant or seed. Fortunately, our friends at Purdue Extension are here to help us out with our fourth annual Plant Swap.
Bring your extra seeds and plants to the library, set them out for display on a library table, and start giving away or swapping with other nature lovers!
Have questions about soil, pollinators, or plants? Purdue Extension staff will be happy to provide you with information.
Don’t have anything to swap or giveaway? No problem! Come anyway – there’s always plenty to go around.
Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: None
Registration: None
Location: Blocher Community Room
Start a new family tradition with our Easter Brunch Buffet at Twenty! From made-to-order omelets to decadent desserts, our spread has something for everyone – kids, grandparents, and all ages in between. Plus, our youngest guests ages 4 & under dine free!
Full menu: made-to-order omelets, scrambled eggs, biscuits and gravy, bacon, sausage, hashbrown casserole, French toast, pastries, carved ham, roast beef, mashed potatoes, roasted red potatoes, macaroni and cheese, green beans, corn pudding, salad bar, fresh fruit, and assorted desserts.
Seating is limited!
Call (260) 563-0111 today to reserve your spot.
Join us in Downtown Wabash for May’s First Friday! A Leadership Development Wabash County team is working to raise funds to help stock the fishing ponds at Josiah White’s residential campus. Come out, show your support, and help make a splash for a great cause!
The students at Josiah White’s enjoy fishing during their recreational time. Unfortunately, the fish population in these ponds has declined and needs to be restored through pond maintenance and restocking.
Fishing is more than a recreational activity for these students- it is a powerful therapeutic tool. For teens who have experienced trauma, time spent at the water’s edge offers stillness, patience, and a sense of calm. As casting and waiting helps regulate the nervous system and reduce anxiety, it also helps build confidence and self-esteem as students develop a skill, experience small victories, and take pride in their accomplishments. Perhaps most importantly, it provides a peaceful, low-pressure environment where meaningful connections can form between peers, between a student and family teacher, and between a young person and nature. For youth navigating the effects of trauma, these moments of connection and quiet achievement can be profoundly healing.
We would greatly appreciate your support to help us reach our fundraising goal. You can contribute through participating in our cornhole tournament or making a donation.
Registration:
-$20 per two-person team
-Teams will go through a single-elimination bracket. Pre-registration is recommended, as on-site registration may be limited.
April is Financial Literacy Month! We’re celebrating by constructing and decorating eco-friendly piggy banks to hold our savings, playing parachute games, and learning about the value of setting money aside for the future. Join us for this active and creative program!
Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: None, geared towards children
Sponsored by: FINRA and the American Library Association
Registration: None
Location: Blocher Community Room
Introduce your little ones to the wonderful world of languages with Spanish Storytime! Enjoy songs, a craft, and a special story read in both Spanish and English by Mackenzie Coulter-Kern of the Wabash County Diversity Coalition.
Start building a love for languages with your little ones at this Storytime event!
Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: None
Registration: None
Location: Picture Book Room in the Children’s Department
A true story of resilience and love.
“For the Love of Stephen is my debut memoir – a heartfelt, honest, and often humorous tribute to my remarkable brother, Steve. Born with intellectual and developmental disabilities, Steve defied society’s expectations and transformed every life he touched.
More than a family story, this book is a journey of love, resilience, and the unshakable truth that Steve was never broken. I wrote it for anyone who believes that every life has meaning, every voice deserves to be heard, and every story is worth remembering.”
Dr. Stuart D. Jones is a retired higher-education executive and former church minister who now teaches college courses part-time and writes with a passion shaped as much by life as by books. Over the years, he has spoken at many universities, churches, conferences, seminars, workshops, and leadership events around the world on a variety of topics. A devoted advocate for disability rights, he believes every life has purpose and worth.
Yet no credential has shaped him more deeply than being Steve’s brother.
Dr. Jones holds advanced degrees in both education and theology and has been published in several academic forums. For the Love of Stephen is his first work of narrative nonfiction – and by far, his most personal.
Join Dr. Stuart as he leads an interactive presentation about For The Love of Stephen, and selected readings from the book. There will be a meet and greet with the author along with a book sale and signing at the end of the program.
Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: All ages welcome
Registration: No
Location: Blocher Community Room
You may know how your senses help you taste your favorite foods or hear a friend calling your name – but how do these abilities actually work? At this month’s Homeschool Science program, students from Manchester University’s Biology Department will guide participants through a series of hands‑on stations all about the Sensory System.
The sensory system is the part of the human body that allows us to see, hear, smell, taste, and touch. It’s something we rely on constantly, often without even noticing. During this interactive session, homeschoolers will get a behind‑the‑scenes look at how these senses function and why they’re so important for understanding the world around us.
We hope you’ll join us for this engaging, curiosity‑sparking exploration!
Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: K – High School
Sponsored by: Manchester University Biology Department
Registration: Yes, registration is required. Sign up HERE
Location: Blocher Community Room
Described as “literary speed dating”, NMPL Book Tastings will help adult readers broaden their reading horizons and discover exciting new book adventures. Participants will have the chance to sample a variety of books in 5 minute time increments, and when the bell sounds, they can decide to bring the book home, try another title, or do both. Explore new authors, genres, and series that you might not have tried before. No more complaints of, “I don’t have anything to read!” Plus we’ll have hot tea and delicious homemade goodies to sample!
Book Menu:
Learn about fascinating known and unknown characters in history with a selection of biographies
Scone Menu:
🍪 Chocolate Chip Scones – These chocolate chip scones are crispy chocolate chip cookies in scone form!
🧀 Savory Ham & Cheese Scones – These delicious scones are loaded with savory and satisfying flavors including cheddar cheese, ham, garlic powder, black pepper, and fresh chives.
🔵 Blueberry Scones – These better-than-the-bakery blueberry scones are bursting with juicy blueberries. They’re buttery and moist with crisp, crumbly edges and soft, flaky centers.
Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: Ages 16+
Sponsored by: Friends of the Library
Registration: No
Location: Blocher Community Room
Calling all woodwind, brass, and rhythm section players—come make music with us on the Eagles Theatre stage! Drop In Band is a laid-back, welcoming group where musicians of all levels can enjoy playing together and connect through music in a fun, supportive setting.
Haven’t played in a while? No problem! This is the perfect chance to dust off your instrument and jump back in. There’s no audition or performance—just bring your instrument and enthusiasm!