Aviation Escape Room
December 23 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Immerse yourself in an escape room experience like none other. A commemorative compass celebrating Indiana aviation history has been stolen by international thieves! You and your group must use clues from history to locate this valuable artifact and thwart the thieves – but you only have an hour to do it. Are you up for the challenge?
This is a great activity for friends and family groups! Choose a time slot, recruit your people and get everyone registered. Enjoy an evening outing or plan to take advantage of the slower pace of Winter Break. We can’t wait to see you at the library!
Program Cost: Free.
Program Age Requirements: Recommended for grades 6 – 12. 4th and 5th graders are welcome to register if accompanied by a parent or older sibling. Difficulty Level: Hard.
Registration: Yes, registration is required for your chosen date.
Tuesday, December 2nd @ 6pm: HERE
Tuesday, December 16th @ 6pm: HERE
Monday, December 22nd @ 1pm: HERE
Monday, December 22nd @ 3:30pm: HERE
Monday, December 23rd @ 2pm: HERE
Location: Blocher Community Room
Step into a little world of winter magic! Over two sessions, we’ll build a miniature Christmas village nestled inside a 3D tree display.
During the first workshop, you’ll use clay and molds to sculpt your own tiny snowfolk, cottages, trees, and other charming pieces to bring your village to life. For our second session, we’ll paint, decorate, and assemble everything into one snowy, whimsical scene full of cozy holiday cheer.
Warm creativity + tiny details + just a sprinkle of magic = the perfect holiday craft!
Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: Ages 9+
Registration: Yes. Click here to register: HERE
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.
This month we’ll be celebrating the holiday season in style wit hMexican hot chocolate! Mexican hot chocolate is a traditional, rich, and frothy drink known for its distinct blend of dark, coarsely ground chocolate and warm spices like cinnamon and sometimes a hint of chili powder. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season.
Start building a love for languages with your little ones at this Storytime event!
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 Miracle on 34th Street (1994 remake):
“Six-year-old Susan Walker (Mara Wilson) is skeptical of the Christmas myth surrounding Santa Claus, a trait she perhaps learned from her mother, Dorey (Elizabeth Perkins). When tasked with hiring the Santa who will pose with kids at Macy’s, Dorey enlists a man with the curious name of Kris Kringle (Richard Attenborough) who claims to be Santa himself. His assertions are met with scoffs and threats of institutionalization, but a young lawyer, along with Susan and Dorey, comes to his defense.”
Movie Length: 1 hour 54 minutes
Movie Rating: PG
Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: Ages 16 and up
Registration: None
Location: Blocher Room
The perfect gift for the holidays!
Pick up a take-home kit and experiment with gravity, water, aeronautics, physics, and other STEAM-related activities. Kits are located in the children’s room and are geared toward grades K-5. While supplies last.
Bring your own denim piece – purse, jacket, jeans, shorts, whatever you want to paint – and we’ll provide the rest! There will be enough stencils, creativity, and inspiration to go around so stop in and create something cute to wear to your holiday gathering OR just spend some time relaxing before the Thanksgiving madness begins!
Pick up a take-home kit and experiment with gravity, water, aeronautics, physics, and other STEAM-related activities. Kits are located in the children’s room and are geared toward grades K-5. While supplies last.
Need a quiet alternative to wild holiday parties? Join us for another cozy evening at the Late Night Lit Lounge. Come hang out with fellow book lovers for snacks, games, and plenty of time to read and relax. Bring a book, bring a friend, and get ready for a fun, laid-back night at the library!
This month’s book club pick is The Women by Kristin Hannah. Join Manchester High School English teacher Erin Sapusek at the Wabash Woman’s Clubhouse for a lively discussion about this compelling story of friendship, resilience, and the ties that bind.
A few copies of the book are available at the library’s Adult Services desk. You can also check out “The Women” at WCPL or through Libby and Hoopla before the discussion.