Homeschool Home Ec: DIY Household Cleaners
February 25 @ 11:00 am - 12:30 pm
Freshen up your home while learning a practical, eco-friendly life skill at this hands-on session of Homeschool Home Ec! Students will explore how everyday household cleaners work and discover how natural ingredients can be used to clean effectively while being kinder to the environment.
Participants will create two DIY cleaners to take home, starting with an All-Purpose Spruce Cleaner made from spruce branches macerated in vinegar – capturing the fresh, woodsy scent of the forest while providing a powerful, ecological cleaning solution. Students will also mix up an Essential Oil Kitchen Cleaner, learning how natural oils can be used to clean sinks, countertops, floors, windows, and more.
This program encourages sustainability, problem-solving, and independence while showing students how making cleaners at home can reduce plastic waste, save money, and support healthier living. Each participant will leave with their own personalized glass bottles of cleaners and the confidence to put their new skills to use at home.
All supplies are provided by the library. Come ready to mix, learn, and take home something truly useful!
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Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: Ages 7 and up
Registration: Yes. Sign up here: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2262&EventID=578357
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:
• Sample a variety of contemporary and classic romances
Coffee Cake Menu:
• Blueberry Skillet Coffee Cake – This breakfast cake is full of fresh blueberries, topped with an almond-flecked crumb, and served straight from a buttery skillet it’s baked in.
• Classic Coffee Cake – Enjoy buttery and soft coffee cake with plenty of brown sugar crumbs on top!
• Banana Bread Coffee Cake – Full of intense banana flavor with a delicious crunchy topping – perfect for pairing with a cup of joe!
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Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: Ages 16+
Registration: No
Location: Blocher Community Room
Professor Cassie Gohn and a team of Manchester University students will set up interactive science labs at the library for our first Homeschool Science Program of 2026! Come learn about many aspects of the human body and health in a go-at-your-own-pace setting.
This program is free for all elementary – high school age students!
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Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: Kindergarten – High School
Registration: Yes. Sign up here: https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsRegister.cfm?SiteID=2262&BranchID=&Branch=&EventID=578202
Location: Blocher Community Room
Young chefs will roll up their sleeves and head into the kitchen for a fresh, flavorful cooking experience! In this hands-on Chefs on Wheels class, participants will learn how to prepare a bright and healthy tangerine pomegranate salad while building confidence with real kitchen skills.
Along the way, kids will explore citrus fruits up close, learning about the different parts of a tangerine and the many ways citrus peel can be used beyond the plate. We’ll talk about nutrition, including the importance of Vitamin C during the winter months, and practice safe food prep skills like peeling, sectioning, mixing, and measuring.
To wrap things up, participants will also learn how to make a ristra from the tangerine peels.
Note: We will be working with pomegranates, which may stain clothing. Please dress accordingly.
This program is made possible by the T-Mobile Hometown Grant.
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Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: Elementary grades and up
Registration: None
Location: Blocher Community Room
Discover the art of traditional stick weaving in this hands-on, two-week workshop! Patrons will learn weaving techniques while creating a beautiful oval trivet from start to finish. This class is perfect for beginners and those looking to try something new in a relaxed, creative setting.
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Program Cost: $25 (cash or check only) total for both sessions (all supplies included)
Program Age Requirements: 16+
Registration: Yes, sign up at the front desk
Location: Blocher Community Room
Discover the art of traditional stick weaving in this hands-on, two-week workshop! Patrons will learn weaving techniques while creating a beautiful oval trivet from start to finish. This class is perfect for beginners and those looking to try something new in a relaxed, creative setting.
If you enjoy events like this check out more from North Manchester Public Library
Program Cost: $25 (cash or check only) total for both sessions (all supplies included)
Program Age Requirements: 16+
Registration: Yes, sign up at the front desk
Location: Blocher Community Room
Join us for a peaceful evening of relaxation as you’re enveloped by the calming sounds and vibrations of crystal singing bowls. Let the soothing tones guide you into a deep state of relaxation, helping your body and mind restore balance. All you need to do is rest and enjoy – no movement required.
Wear comfortable clothing, and bring a yoga mat if you have one. Participants are also welcome to bring blankets and pillows to get extra cozy.
This session will be led by LeighAnne Fitzpatrick, an experienced certified yoga Instruction who has taught over 2000 hours of classes. She has run NoMa Yoga studios in North Manchester for 6 years.
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Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: None
Registration: No
Location: NMPL Blocher Room
Step into a world of magic and adventure with our Family Tabletop Tales, an interactive role-playing program designed for children and their families!
Join us every other Tuesday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM to explore the whimsical worlds of Hero Kids and Little Game Masters. This program is perfect for beginners – simply grab one of our all-in-one kits and you’ll have everything you need to start playing immediately.
We invite participating adults and teens to take the lead as “Game Masters” for their own family and friends, guiding their young heroes through epic quests of imagination.
While library staff will be on hand to offer guidance and help you learn the rules, the adventure is yours to create together!
It’s a wonderful way to foster teamwork and creativity while embarking on unforgettable journeys as a family.
If you enjoy events like this check out more from North Manchester Public Library
Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: None
Registration: No
Location: NMPL Blocher Room
Step into a world of magic and adventure with our Family Tabletop Tales, an interactive role-playing program designed for children and their families!
Join us every other Tuesday from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM to explore the whimsical worlds of Hero Kids and Little Game Masters. This program is perfect for beginners – simply grab one of our all-in-one kits and you’ll have everything you need to start playing immediately.
We invite participating adults and teens to take the lead as “Game Masters” for their own family and friends, guiding their young heroes through epic quests of imagination.
While library staff will be on hand to offer guidance and help you learn the rules, the adventure is yours to create together!
It’s a wonderful way to foster teamwork and creativity while embarking on unforgettable journeys as a family.
If you enjoy events like this check out more from North Manchester Public Library
Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: None
Registration: No
Location: NMPL Blocher 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!
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Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: None
Registration: None
Location: Children’s Department