By TERRI RITTER
Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Community Public Library

Tickets are now on sale for the library’s “Murder on the Dance Floor” Mystery Dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21. The library will be transformed into a 1950’s diner with a dance contest and a murder mystery to solve. Participants are assigned a character to play throughout the evening, given clues to follow, and asked to wear 1950’s attire. You must have a ticket to participate which costs $15 per person and includes dinner. The number of participants is limited, so purchase your ticket early from Adult Services Director Beth Smith at the library or call her at (574) 834-7122 ext. 205. This event is for adults only.

If you’re interested in something a bit more serene, come and learn the health benefits of meditation for your body, mind, and spirit at 5 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9. Pirkko Miller will present the program “Meditation and You” during Lose It at The Library, a free weekly weight loss support program. A retired registered nurse who teaches and practices meditation, Miller will also provide instruction on how to meditate along with its health benefits. Her program is open to the public free of charge.

In the Youth Services Department, Preschool Story Time continues with two time sessions available at 10:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. on Wednesdays. Young children ages three to five have learning about the farm through stories, activities, and crafts. If you have not signed your child up yet, there is still time to get them involved. You can register them at the Youth Services Desk, call (574) 834-7122 ext. 202, or e-mail [email protected].

Youth Services Librarian Pam Long also takes Story Time to area day care centers and preschools. Each month she visits the North Webster Day Care, North Webster Head Start, and The Ark Preschool to read stories and engage the children in finger plays, games, and songs. She also makes regular visits to the North Webster Elementary School to read to the students in the Functional Skills class. By reaching out into the community, the library plays an important role in helping children develop early literacy skills along with the love of reading and learning.