The Eagles Theater is showing movies from the past. Don't miss out!

Babytime is getting a fresh new look! Each week will feature a simple theme designed to engage little minds and support early development - from language and rhythm to movement, coordination, and sensory exploration. It’s the same warm, welcoming Babytime families love, now with a bit more structure to help our youngest learners grow.

Our first week is Literacy Babytime. We’ll begin with 15–20 minutes of stories focused on rhythm and sound, then transition into the Playroom for gentle movement and play. Families with older children are welcome… big kids can enjoy the Playroom while babies explore at their own pace

We hope you’ll join us!

Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: 0-3 + caregivers
Registration: None
Location: Starting in the Picture Book Room, then moving into the Playroom

NMPL is hosting a new Mahjong Mornings program to provide time for open play! Mahjong is a strategic tile-based game originating in 19th-century China, played by 3–4 people, combining skill, strategy, and luck. Beginners are welcome to come play on a set provided by the library, or bring your own tiles and friends for a competitive round!

Whether you’re learning for the first time or looking for a regular group to play with, this relaxed morning gathering is a great way to sharpen your mind, build strategy skills, and connect with fellow players in a friendly, welcoming environment.

May the tiles be in your favor!

Program Cost: None
Program Age Requirements: 16+
Registration: No
Location: Blocher Room

Join us at the Museum for coffee and conversation then enjoy David Nelson as he shares about his work as a photographer and journalist in Wabash County.

Eat snacks, make art, talk with friends, and join our Teen Thursday community!

Teen Thursdays are FREE events meant for teens throughout Wabash County. No library card required

FREE outdoor concerts
Carpenter Plaza - Honeywell Center
Don't forget a lawn chair or blanket!
The Red Barn Elephant Ear truck will be on site each week in June. Honeywell will also have ice cream treats, chips, candy, soda, tea, water, beer, and wine available for purchase.
Bring the kids! Each week, a fun craft activity will be offered.

Meet other people that love Salamonie Lake at the Salamonie Lake Interpretive Center, located in Lost Bridge West SRA to make a difference in the landscaping at the wildlife watching […]

Kick off Summer Reading with us during First Fridays!

Stop by to sign up for the program, explore what’s ahead this summer, and get ready to “Unearth a Story” with reading challenges, prizes, and events for all ages. Come down, get started, and celebrate the beginning of a summer full of stories and fun.

Join the Urbana Lions Club for the 7-Mile Festival on June 5–6, 2026 in Urbana, Indiana for two days packed with family fun, great food, community spirit, and entertainment! 🍔 […]

Join LaFontaine Community Alliance on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM for a patriotic evening in celebration of America's 250th birthday! Hosted by the LaFontaine Community […]

After town wide community yard sales, the La Fontaine Community Alliance invites you to join the patriotic fun by celebrating the 250th America's Anniversary.

250 America Anniversary Celebration in Block Party Style
Featuring live music by Bob Pilgrim
Lemonades by The Bandit Shaker
Food from Robs Kitchen
Corn Hole Games
Weather permitting the Fire Department will have a water game

Join the Urbana Lions Club for the 7-Mile Festival on June 5–6, 2026 in Urbana, Indiana for two days packed with family fun, great food, community spirit, and entertainment! Live […]

Andy Pauquette is a guitarist and vocalist with an eclectic style. A lifelong musician, he has spent more than 25 years performing throughout Northeastern Indiana. Along with his solo acoustic blues and variety sets, Andy also takes the stage with Hustle54 (’70s disco and dance), the Taj Maholics (blues trio), and others.
Join us at Green Hat Lounge for an unforgettable evening of live music with friends!

Jazz pianist Chris Rutkowski has enjoyed several careers over a lifetime in music. Beginning as a self-taught improviser, he digressed into the study of philosophy at Kings College London. He returned to Detroit, immersed in its rich jazz world, working with trumpeter Marcus Belgrave, The Temptations, etc. He also began writing classical music, studying with Aaron Copland student Anthony Lannaccone, subsequently pursuing graduate work at Indiana University. There followed a 20-year period of academic musical appointments at institutions such as the College of Wooster and Indiana-Purdue Fort Wayne. Currently he devotes his time to jazz piano performance with his band, the Project (watch/listen at CRPJazz.com), focused on his original compositions. Performance venues include the Detroit, Elkhart, Indianapolis and Carmel Jazz Festivals; the Jazz Kitchen, Baker’s Keyboard Lounge (Detroit), the Chatterbox, Penrod Art Fair, Concerts on the Canal (Indianapolis) and many more.
Join us at Green Hat Lounge for an unforgettable evening of live music with friends!

Join us for A Taste of African Heritage, a seven‑week cooking series that invites kids to explore the vibrant flavors, traditions, and stories behind the African Heritage Diet Pyramid. Participants will sharpen their kitchen skills, learn about African cultures and traditions, and enjoy preparing and tasting traditional African foods.

The series is built on simple, brief recipes that allow children to safely work in the kitchen with adult supervision. Overall, the sessions demonstrate how to create an enjoyable, affordable, healthy way of eating that can be shared with family members. Kids will learn practical, replicable techniques, such as how to prepare various whole grains, how to experiment with herbs and spices, how to spice up beans, and more.

Because each week builds on the last, participants should plan to attend the full seven‑week series to get the most out of the experience. As they travel through A Children's Taste of African Heritage, participants will find recipes, habits, and traditions to carry forward on their own journeys to good health!

Week 1: African Heritage
Week 2: Herbs & Spices
Week 3: Greens
Week 4: Whole Grains
Week 5: Beans & Rice
Week 6: Tubers & Mashes
Week 7: Fruits & Vegetables

Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: 8 and up. Younger children are welcome to register if accompanied by an adult.
Sponsored by: Oldways and the T-Mobile Hometown Grant.
Registration: Yes, registration is required. Sign up here: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2262&EventID=587418
Location: Blocher Room

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 celebrating our Summer Reading themed Africa Week by bringing back a highly requested board game… Ticket To Ride! But this version has a special twist with the Heart of Africa expansion. Venture into the Heart of Africa to build routes through some of the continent’s most remote and desolate locales. Will you bolster your terrain surveying skills and local knowledge to try and establish more valuable routes – or dare to dash across the continent in a mad race to cut the game short?

We hope you'll join us!

Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: Ages 18 and older
Registration: No
Location: The 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 our director, Andrea Zwiebel.

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

Bring your preschool child to playtime in the program room! We will have our most fun toys out and maybe some bubbles too. Ages 0-6.

Program is Tea Party on the Porch and Porter Room.  Call Jody 619-990-7088 to make a reservation, reservations must be made by calling no later than, Friday noon prior to […]

Dirty Diggers is NMPL's hands‑on gardening program for kids, where young gardeners dig in (literally!) as they prep garden beds, plant veggies, herbs, and flowers, and learn how to care for a growing garden from seed to harvest. Each week brings a new theme and a new chance to explore the natural world right outside the library doors.

This week, we're creating a Butterfly & Bee Garden. Butterflies and bees travel incredible distances in their lifetimes and rely on nectar‑rich flowers for the energy they need along the way. Together, we'll plant a mix of blooms designed to support these important pollinators as they visit the library's garden. Kids will learn why pollinators matter, how certain plants help them thrive, and how even small gardens can make a big difference.

And of course, we'll round out the evening with plenty of outdoor fun and yard games!

Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: All ages
Sponsored by: American Meadows and Kids Gardening
Registration: None
Location: Library Lawn and Thomas Marshall House raised beds

Join us for a creative afternoon inspired by our Summer Reading theme, Unearth a Story.

Design and paint your own rock as you explore imagination and self-expression through art. Create something to take home, hide in the community, or add to the garden as part of our summer of discovery.

Choose from two convenient workshop times at 11 AM or 6 PM

Make an art craft with Laura related to our summer reading theme, Unearth a Story. Ages 7-11.

African Handcrafts is part of NMPL’s Summer Reading journey, where each week we explore a different continent through stories, traditions, and hands‑on creativity. This series invites families to slow down, make something meaningful together, and discover the artistry woven into cultures around the world.

This week, we’re beginning our adventure in Africa. Join us for a relaxing, creative session inspired by traditional African art forms. Learn about the meaning behind Adinkra symbols and stamp your own patterned headwrap. String vibrant glass beads to create a one‑of‑a‑kind bracelet. Design and decorate a unique mask to wear or display at home. Each craft offers a window into the rich symbolism, color, and storytelling found across the continent.

We can’t wait to create, explore, and kick off our world tour with you.

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

Youth Monthly Mix is a welcoming hangout space where kids ages 12-18 can unwind, try something new, and connect with friends in a low‑pressure, fun environment. Each session brings a fresh activity, giving everyone a chance to explore different interests while enjoying a relaxed atmosphere.

This session features Diamond Painting, a calming, creative craft where you place tiny, colorful “diamonds” onto an adhesive design to create a sparkling piece of art. It’s easy to learn and incredibly satisfying to watch your picture come to life one gem at a time. We'll have a variety of diamond painting kits available in the Blocher Room, so teens can choose a design they love and settle in for a chill afternoon!

Program Cost: Free
Sponsored by: Friends of the Library
Age Requirement: 12-18
Registration: None
Location: Blocher Room

Join us for a creative afternoon inspired by our Summer Reading theme, Unearth a Story.

Design and paint your own rock as you explore imagination and self-expression through art. Create something to take home, hide in the community, or add to the garden as part of our summer of discovery.

Choose from two convenient workshop times at 11 AM or 6 PM

Discover a genre-spanning performance as select artists unite for an unforgettable night of collaboration, creativity, and musical exploration.

Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres will be available for purchase.

Doors open at 6:30pm. Performance starts at 7:30 pm.

The Eagles Theater is showing movies from the past. Don't miss out!

Babytime is getting a fresh new look! Each week will feature a simple theme designed to engage little minds and support early development - from language and rhythm to movement, coordination, and sensory exploration. It’s the same warm, welcoming Babytime families love, now with a bit more structure to help our youngest learners grow.

Rhythm + Regulate is a trauma-informed, relationship-based education model designed to strengthen caregiver regulation, and support parent–child connection. The program begins with caregivers and children participating in five monthly Rhythm + Regulate group coaching workshops that uses rhythm, movement, and relational practices to strengthen caregiver regulation, improve parent–child connection, and build confidence in daily caregiving interactions.

Christy brings clinical training, lived parenting experience, and nervous-system-informed education to support families in building safety, steadiness, and connection under real-world conditions.

Session 1: What is Rhythm and Why It Matters
Mamas learn what rhythm is and why it helps both adults and children feel calmer and safer. We will talk about how rhythm shows up in everyday life-like walking, breathing, music, and routines, and how it affects emotions and behavior. This session helps mamas notice where life feels rushed and where small rhythms can bring more ease.

Program Cost: Free
Sponsored by: Davonne Rogers Endowment Fund
Age Requirement: Geared towards ages 0-3, but all ages are welcome
Registration: None
Location: Picture Book Room

NMPL is hosting a new Mahjong Mornings program to provide time for open play! Mahjong is a strategic tile-based game originating in 19th-century China, played by 3–4 people, combining skill, strategy, and luck. Beginners are welcome to come play on a set provided by the library, or bring your own tiles and friends for a competitive round!

Whether you’re learning for the first time or looking for a regular group to play with, this relaxed morning gathering is a great way to sharpen your mind, build strategy skills, and connect with fellow players in a friendly, welcoming environment.

May the tiles be in your favor!

Program Cost: None
Program Age Requirements: 16+
Registration: No
Location: Blocher Room

Unplug and unwind with open reading time in our library garden. No assigned book. Just bring what you’re currently reading, along with a chair or blanket, and settle into a relaxed outdoor space. Enjoy quiet reading time surrounded by nature, fresh air, and community.

All our Summer Reading Crafts are all about nature and the beauty in it.

Join us for Curio Sculptures this week! Express yourself with gems, beads, shells, flowers, and trinkets. There is no way to do it wrong! We'll see you in the Program Room from 3:30 to 5:30.

Teen Thursdays are FREE events meant for teens throughout Wabash County. No library card required

FREE outdoor concerts
Carpenter Plaza - Honeywell Center
Don't forget a lawn chair or blanket!
The Red Barn Elephant Ear truck will be on site each week in June. Honeywell will also have ice cream treats, chips, candy, soda, tea, water, beer, and wine available for purchase.
Bring the kids! Each week, a fun craft activity will be offered.

Civil War historian and former North Manchester resident Terry Smith will share the history of the 47th and 101st Indiana Regiments, made up largely of Wabash County recruits. A longtime […]

Come ready for bed with your favorite stuffed animal or blanket, listen to some stories, and leave with a bedtime snack. Join us for this calm storytime.

Lego fun for the whole family! Anyone who wants to enjoy Legos can come make a creation. Event will be held upstairs under the dome.

Fire by friction is an ancient human art and skill that has been a critical component of our survival as species. In this ancestral fire making skills workshop, students will get to know some of the plant allies that are necessary to fire making. There will be a discussion of the fire triangle and different primitive methods for making fire. Participants will walk the library grounds and gather plant material that can be used for tinder.

Led by Amos Rodriguez, Season 7 contestant from the History Channel’s survival series Alone and cofounder of Nourish Indiana, this is an amazing opportunity to learn an important ancient skill from an expert woodsman. Amós will demonstrate a hand drill and bow drill and participants will have a chance to use flint and steel strikers and bow drills made from local wood.

The workshop is offered free of charge to the community thanks to the sponsorship of the Community Foundation of Wabash County's Good Deeds Grant. Additional Ancestral Knowledge workshops will be hosted in July.

Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: This class is open to all ages
Sponsored by: Community Foundation of Wabash County's Good Deeds Grant
Registration: Yes, registration is required. Sign up here: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2262&EventID=587102
Location: Library Lawn

Soundboard scholars are international pianists with a focus on standard repertoire. Soundboard is led by faculty mentors Matti Raekaillo and Peter Dugan as they stretch these classically trained musicians' boundaries to include jazz, funk, and more.

ALL Wabash County residents are welcome to bring hazardous waste items such as chemicals & paints, electronics, appliances, light bulbs, automotive fluids, batteries (excluding alkaline) etc.

Get ready for a FREE fun-filled day at the Wabash County Museum with Firefly Children & Family Alliance!  

Join us for an evening of fun and friendly competition at Plant Bingo, a special fundraiser hosted by the Friends of the Library. This event helps support the programs and activities that make our library such a vibrant hub for our community.

Winners will take home plant‑themed prizes, from leafy beauties to charming garden goodies, and everyone can enjoy the excitement of bingo while supporting a cause that enriches the entire community. Light refreshments and a signature mocktail will be served, making it a perfect night out with friends.

Come for the bingo, stay for the plants, and help the Friends continue the work that keeps NMPL thriving!

Program Cost: $15 per person (paid at the door - cash, check, or card)
Program Age Requirements: 16+
Registration: Yes, registration required. Please register online to reserve your spot; payment will be collected at the door.
Location: North Manchester Public Library in the Blocher Room
Sponsored By: The Friends of the Library

With over 20 years of performing experience, Kyle Johnson is a seasoned musician from Peru and Indianapolis, delivering an acoustic sound that blends timeless hits from the 1960s with today’s chart-toppers. He has opened for nationally acclaimed acts at the Ruoff Music Center and performed at the Honeywell Center, captivating audiences with soulful interpretations that fuse nostalgia and modern flair.
Join us at Green Hat Lounge for an unforgettable evening of live music with friends!

Resonance scholars are at the intersection of the pristine technical training of classical musicians and cross-genre fluidity, resulting in an indescribable musical experience. Resonance features faculty mentors Pianist Peter Dugan and members of the GRAMMY-winning trio Time for Three - Nicolas Kendall, Charles Yang, and Ranaan Meyer.

Carly Ingalls is a versatile jazz, contemporary, and classical pianist local to Fort Wayne, IN. She has two decades of experience performing solo and with various singers and combos all across the region. Her background lends her a unique sound, blending jazz stylings across many genres.
Join us at Green Hat Lounge for an unforgettable evening of live music with friends!

Create a beautiful bookmark using pressed flowers inspired by our Summer Reading theme, Unearth a Story.

Blend nature and creativity as you design a unique keepsake to use in your favorite books or gift to someone special. Celebrate the beauty of stories growing all around us in this relaxing, hands-on workshop.

Choose from two convenient workshop times at 11 AM or 6 PM

Join us for A Taste of African Heritage, a seven‑week cooking series that invites kids to explore the vibrant flavors, traditions, and stories behind the African Heritage Diet Pyramid. Participants will sharpen their kitchen skills, learn about African cultures and traditions, and enjoy preparing and tasting traditional African foods.

The series is built on simple, brief recipes that allow children to safely work in the kitchen with adult supervision. Overall, the sessions demonstrate how to create an enjoyable, affordable, healthy way of eating that can be shared with family members. Kids will learn practical, replicable techniques, such as how to prepare various whole grains, how to experiment with herbs and spices, how to spice up beans, and more.

Because each week builds on the last, participants should plan to attend the full seven‑week series to get the most out of the experience. As they travel through A Children's Taste of African Heritage, participants will find recipes, habits, and traditions to carry forward on their own journeys to good health!

Week 1: African Heritage
Week 2: Herbs & Spices
Week 3: Greens
Week 4: Whole Grains
Week 5: Beans & Rice
Week 6: Tubers & Mashes
Week 7: Fruits & Vegetables

Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: 8 and up. Younger children are welcome to register if accompanied by an adult.
Sponsored by: Oldways and the T-Mobile Hometown Grant.
Registration: Yes, registration is required. Sign up here: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2262&EventID=587418
Location: Blocher Room

Create a beautiful bookmark using pressed flowers inspired by our Summer Reading theme, Unearth a Story.

Blend nature and creativity as you design a unique keepsake to use in your favorite books or gift to someone special. Celebrate the beauty of stories growing all around us in this relaxing, hands-on workshop.

Choose from two convenient workshop times at 11 AM or 6 PM

Bring your preschool child to playtime in the program room! We will have our most fun toys out and maybe some bubbles too. Ages 0-6.

Dirty Diggers is NMPL’s hands‑on gardening program for kids, where young gardeners dig in (literally!) as they prep garden beds, plant veggies, herbs, and flowers, and learn how to care for a growing garden from seed to harvest. Each week brings a new theme and a new chance to explore the natural world right outside the library doors.

This week, we're learning about worms and composting! Healthy soil helps us nourish herbs, fruits, vegetables and flowers from seedling to mature plant. Worms are the underground friends helping us keep our soil healthy. Come meet and feed the library worms, learn about vermicomposting, and spread compost on the library raised beds!

Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: All ages
Sponsored by: Let’s Go Compost
Registration: None
Location: Library Lawn

Experience Encanto like never before as we bring this beloved film to life in an exciting interactive movie event for South America Week! This isn’t just any screening, this is a fully immersive celebration where YOU become part of the story.

At our Interactive Movie events, viewers don’t just watch the film - they participate! With hands‑on crafts, themed snacks, and engaging activities, you’ll step into the vibrant world of the Madrigal family as we explore Colombian culture through music, color, and magic.

Don’t miss this fun, noisy, and delightful experience as we continue our Summer Reading journey Around the World in 60 Days!

Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: All ages
Registration: No
Location: Blocher Community Room

Learn about soil layers and enjoy a snack! Ages 7-11. Must register for this event.

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

The Eagles Theater is showing movies from the past. Don't miss out!

Babytime is getting a fresh new look! Each week will feature a simple theme designed to engage little minds and support early development - from language and rhythm to movement, coordination, and sensory exploration. It’s the same warm, welcoming Babytime families love, now with a bit more structure to help our youngest learners grow.

The third week is Sensory Babytime. We will be playing with all different instruments from handheld bells, shaker eggs, rhythm sticks, to even a bongo drum for the first 15-20 minutes! From there, we will transition into the Playroom for some movements. Families with older children are more than welcome to bring them and they can play in the playroom!

Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: 0-3 + caregivers
Registration: None
Location: Starting in the Picture Book Room, then moving into the Playroom

NMPL is hosting a new Mahjong Mornings program to provide time for open play! Mahjong is a strategic tile-based game originating in 19th-century China, played by 3–4 people, combining skill, strategy, and luck. Beginners are welcome to come play on a set provided by the library, or bring your own tiles and friends for a competitive round!

Whether you’re learning for the first time or looking for a regular group to play with, this relaxed morning gathering is a great way to sharpen your mind, build strategy skills, and connect with fellow players in a friendly, welcoming environment.

May the tiles be in your favor!

Program Cost: None
Program Age Requirements: 16+
Registration: No
Location: Blocher Room

Unplug and unwind with open reading time in our library garden. No assigned book. Just bring what you’re currently reading, along with a chair or blanket, and settle into a relaxed outdoor space. Enjoy quiet reading time surrounded by nature, fresh air, and community.

All our Summer Reading Crafts are all about nature and the beauty in it.

Join us for Porcelain Frames this week! Make an aesthetic frame from Lighthouse Mission donations. Have the cutest decor ever! We'll see you in the Program Room from 3:30 to 5:30.

Teen Thursdays are FREE events meant for teens throughout Wabash County. No library card required

Our Miniature Rooms program invites creators to design a tiny, detailed world tucked inside a small metal tin. In this relaxing, hands‑on craft program, participants choose from an assortment of miniature décor, like furniture, plants, books, artwork, and tiny objects, then arrange and assemble their own perfectly curated room!

Whether it becomes a cozy reading nook, an artist’s studio, or a plant‑filled retreat, each miniature room is a one‑of‑a‑kind creation, and we can't wait to see what you make!

Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: Ages 10+
Registration: Yes, registration is required. Sign up here: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2262&EventID=588711
Location: Blocher Room

This memorial will be honoring veterans, active duty, policeman & fireman.

Lego fun for the whole family! Anyone who wants to enjoy Legos can come make a creation. Event will be held upstairs under the dome.

Create a beautiful pressed flower bookmark inspired by our Summer Reading theme, Unearth a Story. Enjoy a relaxing, hands-on craft as you design a unique keepsake to use in your favorite books or share as a gift.

Registration is required through the Senior Center

5:00 p.m. -  Bounce House Open 5:00 p.m. - Wabash Co. 1-H/Lagro Fair Board Pizza Dinner 5:30 p.m. - Dinosaur Adventures 7:00 p.m. - Dinosaur Adventures 7-10 p.m. - 35 […]

Enjoy Fireworks Over the Mississinewa Lake - a spectacular event for the whole family.

11:00 a.m. - Bounce House Opens 11:30 a.m. - Dinosaur Adventures 2:00 p.m. - Parade Line Up Old Celotex 3:00 p.m. - Parade Starts 4-6 p.m. - Lorlynn Hunt 4:00 […]

The Blue Sky Dogs capture the spirit of the Allman Brothers Band with authentic, high-energy Southern blues-rock. Led by guitarist Tom Kiefaber - who grew up in Wabash and whose father played with Dickey Betts in the ’60s - the band honors the legacy of Duane and Gregg Allman in every note. Their soulful, uplifting performances bring classic Allman Brothers Band hits to life, including “Ramblin’ Man,” “Whipping Post,” “Midnight Rider,” and more.

Dennis See is a veteran pianist whose dynamic career spans the worlds of jazz and classic rock. With decades of performing experience, Dennis brings both technical mastery and soulful expression to every stage he graces. His seasoned style and effortless command of the keys make each performance a memorable experience for listeners of all generations.

Join us at Green Hat Lounge for an unforgettable evening of live music with friends!

Book Bedazzling invites readers of all ages to give their favorite book a sparkling, one‑of‑a‑kind makeover! Bedazzling is a craft where you decorate a book’s cover with tiny gems to create a personalized piece of bookish art. It’s simple, creative, and no experience is needed!

The library will provide beads, glue, and a selection of books that patrons are welcome to take and transform. Have a favorite book of your own you want to bedazzle? No problem! Patrons are encouraged to bring their own book to bedazzle as well (soft‑cover books work best), along with any extra decorations they’d like to add.

A $5 registration secures your spot and covers all provided supplies. Come ready to craft and sparkle!

Program Cost: $5 non-refundable fee
Program Age Requirement: Ages 10 and up
Registration: Yes, registration is required. Sign up a the front desk
Location: Blocher Room

Bring your preschool child to playtime in the program room! We will have our most fun toys out and maybe some bubbles too. Ages 0-6.

Dirty Diggers is NMPL’s hands‑on gardening program for kids, where young gardeners dig in (literally!) as they prep garden beds, plant veggies, herbs, and flowers, and learn how to care for a growing garden from seed to harvest. Each week brings a new theme and a new chance to explore the natural world right outside the library doors.

This week, is all about soil! Dirt is great for our plants and for us! We’ll learn about the benefits of dirt for our microbiome and what kinds of soil are best for plants. We’ll work in our garden beds and play games as well. Join us for another awesome time in Dirty Diggers!

Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: NA
Registration: None
Location: Library Lawn

Students become junior paleontologists as they explore fossil models, observe prehistoric footprints, and uncover the story of Indiana’s prehistoric life. This interactive program builds observation and inquiry skills while sparking curiosity about life long ago. For ages 7-11. Must register for this event.

Join us for a welcoming book discussion as part of our Summer Reading theme, Unearth a Story. Share thoughts, connect with fellow readers, and explore new perspectives in a relaxed group setting.

Location to be announced.

The Eagles Theater is showing movies from the past. Don't miss out!

Babytime is getting a fresh new look! Each week will feature a simple theme designed to engage little minds and support early development - from language and rhythm to movement, coordination, and sensory exploration. It’s the same warm, welcoming Babytime families love, now with a bit more structure to help our youngest learners grow.

The 4th week is Baby-Led Feeding, where caregivers can learn about this approach to introducing solid foods, focusing on safety, independence, and motor skill development.

This month, we’re making baby charcuterie boards, a hands‑on way for little ones to explore new textures and practice self‑feeding skills. Caregivers and little ones will learn how to arrange simple, baby‑friendly charcuterie boards that are sure to be a hit at meal times!

Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: 0 -5 and their caregivers
Sponsored by: T-Mobile Hometown Grant
Registration: None
Location: Picture Book Room

NMPL is hosting a new Mahjong Mornings program to provide time for open play! Mahjong is a strategic tile-based game originating in 19th-century China, played by 3–4 people, combining skill, strategy, and luck. Beginners are welcome to come play on a set provided by the library, or bring your own tiles and friends for a competitive round!

Whether you’re learning for the first time or looking for a regular group to play with, this relaxed morning gathering is a great way to sharpen your mind, build strategy skills, and connect with fellow players in a friendly, welcoming environment.

May the tiles be in your favor!

Program Cost: None
Program Age Requirements: 16+
Registration: No
Location: Blocher Room

Unplug and unwind with open reading time in our library garden. No assigned book. Just bring what you’re currently reading, along with a chair or blanket, and settle into a relaxed outdoor space. Enjoy quiet reading time surrounded by nature, fresh air, and community.

All our Summer Reading Crafts are all about nature and the beauty in it.

Join us for Painted Clay Pots this week! Cute, vibrant, and a pretty place to store prettier flowers. We'll see you in the Program Room from 3:30 to 5:30.

Teen Thursdays are FREE events meant for teens throughout Wabash County. No library card required

FREE outdoor concerts
Carpenter Plaza - Honeywell Center
Don't forget a lawn chair or blanket!
The Red Barn Elephant Ear truck will be on site each week in June. Honeywell will also have ice cream treats, chips, candy, soda, tea, water, beer, and wine available for purchase.
Bring the kids! Each week, a fun craft activity will be offered.

Come ready for bed with your favorite stuffed animal or blanket, listen to some stories, and leave with a bedtime snack. Join us for this calm storytime.

Lego fun for the whole family! Anyone who wants to enjoy Legos can come make a creation. Event will be held upstairs under the dome.

Honeywell Summer Theatre students in grades 5–8 present Disney’s Descendants. Set in the kingdom of Auradon, Disney’s Descendants follows the children of Disney’s most infamous villains as they are given a chance to leave the Isle of the Lost and attend school alongside the children of heroes. As friendships form and loyalties are tested, these teens must decide whether to follow in their parents’ footsteps or choose their own paths, discovering the power of kindness, courage, and self-determination along the way.

Honeywell Summer Theatre students in grades 9–12 present Hadestown: Teen Edition. A Tony Award–winning musical, Hadestown reimagines the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice while intertwining the story of Hades and Persephone. Set in a world inspired by American folk music and New Orleans jazz, the show follows young lovers Orpheus and Eurydice alongside the powerful King Hades and his wife, Persephone. Together, their stories explore themes of love, faith, and the tension between industry and nature, taking audiences on a haunting journey to the underworld—and back again.

Partnering with the Genealogical Society, we’ll explore Falls Cemetery and uncover local history, stories, and connections from the past. We will then meet back at the library for a relaxed group discussion, sharing discoveries and reflections from the visit, with a provided lunch to enjoy together as we continue the conversation.

Honeywell Summer Theatre students in grades 5–8 present Disney’s Descendants. Set in the kingdom of Auradon, Disney’s Descendants follows the children of Disney’s most infamous villains as they are given a chance to leave the Isle of the Lost and attend school alongside the children of heroes. As friendships form and loyalties are tested, these teens must decide whether to follow in their parents’ footsteps or choose their own paths, discovering the power of kindness, courage, and self-determination along the way.

Solo acoustic guitarist and vocalist Joe Donnell, based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, performs throughout Northeast Indiana with a crowd‑pleasing mix of hits from the ’60s, ’70s, and ’80s at breweries, wineries, festivals, bars, farmers' markets, and restaurants. He also features original material on occasion, including a recently released jingle for The Hive Coffeehouse on Facebook and Instagram, with additional projects underway.

Join us at Green Hat Lounge for an unforgettable evening of live music with friends!

Honeywell Summer Theatre students in grades 9–12 present Hadestown: Teen Edition. A Tony Award–winning musical, Hadestown reimagines the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice while intertwining the story of Hades and Persephone. Set in a world inspired by American folk music and New Orleans jazz, the show follows young lovers Orpheus and Eurydice alongside the powerful King Hades and his wife, Persephone. Together, their stories explore themes of love, faith, and the tension between industry and nature, taking audiences on a haunting journey to the underworld—and back again.

Andrea Kennedy is a professional pianist from Indiana. Music has taken her across the Midwest as well as around the globe to France, the Czech Republic, Austria, Germany, Italy, and Hungary. Every performance, venue, and artist she has worked with has been a gift.

While Andrea is a classically trained pianist, light jazz, musical theatre, and the American Songbook are the songs that touch her heart. Andrea delights in performing crowd pleasers that spark memories. Her dedication to being a soloist, accompanist, and church musician has made her a skilled, versatile artist, but it is her love for people that shines through every note.

Join us at Green Hat Lounge for an unforgettable evening of live music with friends!

Do you love NMPL’s craft programs but can’t squeeze another event into your busy schedule? Want to get creative with the kids without taking on the mess at home? Our Passive Crafts are the perfect solution.

Each week, you’ll find a brand-new, hands-on project waiting at the Passive Craft Table in the Children’s Department. Drop in any time the library is open to explore, create, and enjoy - no set schedule, no pressure, and best of all, no cleanup. Just simple, stress-free fun whenever it works for you!

Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: None
Registration: None
Location: Children’s Department

Bring your preschool child to playtime in the program room! We will have our most fun toys out and maybe some bubbles too. Ages 0-6.

Have you ever wondered… What does it feel like to ride the runners behind a team of dogs, steering a loaded sled through mountainous terrain, crossing the vast Alaskan tundra, hugging the shoreline of the great Bering Sea? What does it take to care for a team of Alaskan huskies? Could my dog be a sled dog, too?

Musher, Karen Land, will cover these subjects and more when she and Sophia, the Alaskan husky, visit the North Manchester Public Library for North America Week!

Land is a writer, public speaker, and three-time participant in the 1000-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race as well as many other sprint and endurance races in Alaska, Canada, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and Maine. Since 2000, Land has traveled to nearly every state with her dog sled, mushing gear, Arctic clothing, and beloved dogs, giving over a thousand school and public library presentations.

Join us in the Blocher Community Room to hear her amazing stories and meet Sophia the sled dog as we celebrate the North American continent as part of our Around the World in 60 Days Summer Reading Adventure!

Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: All ages
Sponsored by: Davonne Rogers Lectureship Endowment
Registration: None
Location: Blocher Community Room