Paint by Number: Winter Warm-Up

Settle in for a peaceful hour of creativity and calm. During this two-week Paint by Number program, patrons will unwind with soft music while painting charming scenes. In week one, create beautifully detailed paint-by-number postcards – perfect to gift or keep. In week two, bring winter magic to life with your choice of a snowy cardinal perched on a fence or a gingerbread man soaking in a mug of hot cocoa. Cozy vibes guaranteed, no experience needed – just relax, sip something warm, and paint the stress away.

Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: None
Registration: None​
Location: Blocher Community Room

Take the elevator or the stairs to the lower level and enter a world full of crafts, games, and creativity. All ages are invited to come and enjoy Perler Beading, Scrapbooking, Painting, Foosball, Air Hockey, board games, card games, and more!

Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: All ages
Registration: No
Location: NMPL Makerspace

You may be familiar with jigsaw puzzles, chess and Sorry, but what about all those new board games on store shelves? What are those about? If all you know of board games is Candy Land, Monopoly and Connect 4, come to Game Night Chronicles to discover more options!

This adults-only program will teach participants how to play some of the new and exciting games from the library’s collection. Attendees will get a chance to play the game with others, ask questions, and connect with others in a fun and welcoming environment.

This month, we’re playing Fire Tower. While manning your fire tower you notice smoke in the distance and pull out your radio to report a blaze growing somewhere in the forest. You must protect your tower with all the resources at your disposal: dispatch fire engines to combat the blaze, order air drops of water, and plan the building of firebreaks.

Competing fire departments will complicate your work, using the unrelenting winds to their advantage in an attempt to safeguard their own towers and threaten yours. The chaotic Firestorm also stalks the deck and will dramatically swell the flames each time it is drawn. Will you effectively use your forces to outwit your opponents and survive the inferno? Can you be the last tower standing?

We hope you’ll join us!

Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: Ages 18 and older
Registration: No
Location: The Blocher Community Room

Looking to find a community of fellow readers, but intimidated by traditional book clubs? Put down your phone, pick up a book, and spend quality time with fellow book lovers – no homework or chit chat required!

Bring the book (and beverage) of your choice to the library for a quiet hour of reading in peace. (You can also choose a book from the library shelves!) We’ll have cozy blankets and comfortable seating for all attendees. Colored lanyards will be available for participants to wear, to help indicate who is down for some book chit chat and who is not. (Red lanyards = Please let me read in silence; Green lanyards = Let’s talk a little bit.)

Known as the introvert’s happy hour, NMPL’s Silent Book Club is the perfect place to retreat with your book for a designated hour of reading. This is the perfect activity for those whose social battery is low, but who still want company. Readers and introverts unite!

Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: None
Registration: None
Location: NMPL Adult Department, by the computer area

Ready to break out of the ordinary? Call upon your courage, gather your wits, and step into a world where dragons soar, dice decide your fate, and imagination rules the realm.

Step away from your screen and into a world of shared imagination and storytelling. All experience levels are welcome, so whether you’re a veteran player or just curious, we have a seat waiting for you.

Missed earlier sessions? No problem! New heroes can still join the adventure – just sign up and come ready to tell stories, solve mysteries, and forge legendary friendships along the way.

Adventure awaits… will you answer the call?

Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: 18+
Registration: HERE
Location: Makerspace

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.
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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

Settle in for a relaxing evening at the library with Cozy Craft Cinema! We’ll dim the lights, brew some hot tea, and roll a seasonal movie on the big screen in the Blocher Room – all while you enjoy time to work on your favorite craft project!

Bring along whatever you’re working on – knitting, sewing, quilting, painting, coloring, or any other craft – and enjoy the chance to create in a welcoming, distraction-free space. Tables will be available for spreading out projects (it’s the perfect time to cut those quilt blocks!), and our kitchenette will be open if you need a quick brush rinse for your latest watercolor painting. Comfy seating and free hot beverages will round out the cozy atmosphere!

Whether you’re looking for a quiet place to focus, a little creative inspiration, or simply the company of fellow crafters, this program offers the perfect blend of craft time and cinema. We hope you’ll join us!

This month we’re watching Julie & Julia:
“Frustrated with a soul-killing job, New Yorker Julie Powell (Amy Adams) embarks on a daring project: she vows to prepare all 524 recipes in Julia Childs’ landmark cookbook, “Mastering the Art of French Cooking.” Intertwined with Julie’s story is the true tale of how Julia Child (Meryl Streep) herself conquered French cuisine with passion, fearlessness, and plenty of butter.”

Movie Length: 2 hours 3 minutes
Movie Rating: PG-13

Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: Ages 16 and up
Registration: None
Location: Blocher Room

Have you always wanted to learn how to make your own balloon animals? Have some parties coming up this year that could use a little extra pizzazz? Stop by this come-and-go program whenever you please and learn how to twist a plethora of fun, colorful animals that will delight your friends and family (and yes, you get to keep whatever you make!). All ages are welcome to join us for a fun afternoon!

Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: Elementary – Adult
Registration: None
Location: Blocher Community Room

With a musical journey spanning more than 18 years, Kyle Johnson is a seasoned performer hailing from Peru and Indianapolis. Specializing in an acoustic style that spans from the timeless hits of the 1960s to today’s chart-topping songs, Kyle captivates audiences with their soulful interpretations. Notable highlights of their career include opening for acclaimed acts such as Andy Grammer and Big Time Rush at the Ruoff Music Center, as well as gracing the stage at The Honeywell Center. Kyle’s passion for music shines through in every performance, offering a blend of nostalgia and contemporary flair that leaves a lasting impression on listeners.