NORTH WEBSTER — There will be a lot of rockin’ and reading at North Webster Community Public Library when family musician Leonardo kicks off the Summer Reading Program with his Rockin’ and Reading Concert 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 7 in the North Webster Community Center. With fun props and a colorful set, his award-winning show entertains, …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Community Public Library announces the retirement of Kathy Rauguth after 10 years of service. Rauguth joined the library staff in April 2007 as a circulation clerk and was promoted to circulation manager in 2009. In 2014 she accepted the position of inter-library loan specialist. Prior to joining the library staff, Rauguth …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Enjoy a girls afternoon out at the Ladies Tea 2 p.m. Thursday, May 11, sponsored by the North Webster Community Public Library, Friends of the Library and Senior Primelife Enrichment Center. With a small charge, you will experience a traditional afternoon tea complete with refreshments, charming table service and decorations, door prizes, musical …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Because genealogy continues to grow in popularity, North Webster Community Public Library will offer another beginning genealogy course in April. This four-class course will be held at 3:30 p.m. on Mondays, April 3, 10, 17 and 24. Taught by Local History and Genealogy Center Director Beth Smith, this course is geared specially to …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Whether you’re an aspiring author or someone who just likes to write, writer’s corner at North Webster Community Public Library is a place to come together to share, encourage and sharpen your literary skills. Writer’s corner is a group of people who enjoy writing and meets at 10:30 p.m. on the third Monday …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Although Valentine’s Day is past, love still lingers when voyager book club meets to discuss romance novels at its 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 27, meeting at North Webster Community Public Library. Voyager is a different kind of book club in that everyone reads a different book. Each month focuses on a different genre …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Do you enjoy writing creatively? Looking for an opportunity to share your writings? Then join Writer’s Corner held at 10 a.m. the third Monday each month at North Webster Community Public Library. A writing assignment is given each month. At the Feb. 20 meeting, members will share short stories they have written …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The local history and genealogy center at North Webster Community Public Library houses a wealth of local history. The center is currently striving to complete its collection of Wawasee High School Legend yearbooks, but is missing a few years. Still needed are 1979, 1986, 1988, 1998, 2000 and 2011 yearbooks. If anyone has …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — As we return to our routines after the holidays and face a long winter ahead, it is common to feel a little let down. Chase the winter blues away at North Webster Community Public Library’s January Bash 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 12. The event will be held in the North Webster Community Center …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Want to be a V-I-P?  Come to North Webster Community Public Library 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, and learn how to become a volunteer-in-parks from Kevin and Linda McGonagle. The local couple spent last summer volunteering with the National Parks Service at Gulf Island National Seashore in Florida and will soon leave to …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — With area schools closed for Christmas break, parents will be looking for ways to keep the kids entertained. Bring them to the North Webster Community Public Library for Family Bingo 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29.  It’s lots of fun for all ages with prizes for everyone. No one goes home empty handed. Crafts …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — What do you really know about community college? Come to the North Webster Community Public Library 5:30 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 1, and learn about the affordable educational opportunities available for youth and working adults at Ivy Tech Community College. Admissions Coordinator Kathy Kurosky and Assistant Financial Aid Director Dave Wilson from the Warsaw …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — There’s something hot at the North Webster Community Public Library. Sprint Mobile Hotspots are now available to check out, enabling borrowers to connect with the internet anywhere anytime on their own home computer or tablet. Supplying unlimited data, Hotspots provide a quick internet connection with no software to install and nationwide coverage via …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The second program in the North Webster Community Public Library’s Military Program Series will be 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17.  Retired Chief Master Sergeant Jeff Spickelmier will share his military experiences serving in the United States Air Force. Spickelmier is active in the North Webster American Legion Post 253, having served as past …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — November is the month that the North Webster Community Public Library honors the nation’s veterans with its annual Military Program Series on Nov. 3 and 17. At 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, U.S. Navy Veteran P.K. Smith will speak about his experiences during the Vietnam Conflict. Then on Nov. 17, Retired Chief Master …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Get a jump on holiday gift buying at the Friends of the North Webster Community Public Library’s Book Sale Thursday-Saturday, Oct. 27-29.  There will be hundreds of quality, gently-used books for sale at low bargain prices. Shoppers will find a large selection of current books by popular authors in all genres including large …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Take advantage of fall’s cooler temperatures and shorter days by curling up with a good book. North Webster Community Public Library has a large collection of fiction and nonfiction books, audio books and e-books in all genres. The staff can always help individuals select books they will like. The library’s website also lists …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER —  A four-class beginning genealogy course will be held at the North Webster Public library at 10:30 a.m. every Tuesday in Oct. beginning Oct. 4. In this course, individuals will learn the standards for genealogy, how to find information online and in libraries, research techniques and strategies, how to interpret and organize the information …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER —The North Webster Community Public Library is currently taking reservations for an upcoming Coffee and Canvas Workshop that will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24.  The workshop will be taught by Karla Hayden, artist and owner of The Happy Paint Brush.  Hayden will provide easy step-by-step instructions on …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The North Webster Community Public Library’s Bison-tennial bison statue has been painted and completed by Barrett family artists composed of Trent and Kerry Barrett and Kasha Lacob. The library is keeping it under wraps, though, until its unveiling during the upcoming North Webster Cemetery Walk Sunday, Sept. 11. Named Wooly Webster, the bison …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Teresa Brown was recently recognized for five years of service at the North Webster Community Public Library.  The recognition was announced by Library Director Helen Leinbach. Brown joined the library staff in August 2011 as a circulation clerk.  In 2015, she was promoted to circulation manager, a position she currently holds. Brown …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The Lakeland Kiwanis Club of North Webster is sponsoring its annual Corn and Sausage Roast on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the North Webster Community Center on SR 13. Tickets are $8 at the door with all proceeds going to support local youth and community programs.

NORTH WEBSTER — Main on Main Comedy Improv Troupe will be returning to North Webster for a Comedy Night sponsored by the North Webster Community Public Library. Main on Main consists of local actors who perform games and scenes based on audience suggestion, similar to the popular TV show “Whose Line is it Anyway?” Come …read more.

By Terri Ritter Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Community Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Mark’s Ark live animal show returns to the North Webster Community Public Library with performances at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Friday, July 1. The morning show is geared toward preschool through first grade while the afternoon show will appeal to …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Community Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — “Let the Games Begin” at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, when professional actor and storyteller Terry Lynch performs as ancient athlete “Discus Meter” who leads the audience back through time to discover the origins of the Olympic Games and today’s most …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — The North Webster Community Public Library encourages everyone to get moving for fun and fitness with a new weekly dance program called “Let’s Move” held every Thursday at 6 p.m. starting June 2.  It will be an informal time of dancing fun, learning new dance steps and having a good time.  The library will …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — May 15-21 is National Peace Officer Week when the nation honors the service and sacrifice of U.S. law enforcement officers. To commemorate National Peace Officer week, the North Webster Community Public Library will host a presentation by Ray Wolfenbarger of the South Bend Police …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Community Library NORTH WEBSTER — Spring has finally arrived bringing warm temperatures and the opportunity to enjoy some outdoor living. In times past, families often sat outside on their front porches, relaxing and connecting with neighbors. The North Webster Community Public Library has designated May as Front Porch Month. Throughout May, …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — April is National Poetry month. Voyager Book Club will meet at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, April 25, to discuss a poetry book. If you have read any poetry book lately, bring it to Voyager to share and hear about books others have …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Is writer’s block stifling your creativity? Special speaker Michelle Weidenbanner will help you get the creative juices flowing with her presentation “When You Find Your Passion, You Will Find Your Words” at 10 a.m. Monday, April 18. An award-winning adult and children’s author, Weidenbenner encourages …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — How many times have you driven past the National Weather Station on SR 13 and wondered what goes on there? Find out by touring the facility with the North Webster Community Public Library at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, April 14. You will learn about weather forecasting, …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Community Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Can’t get away for spring break? The kids can still have fun at the library playing Family Bingo at 1 p.m. Monday, April 4. There’s always a good turn-out for this popular event that will be held in the North Webster Community Center …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — The North Webster Community Public Library is participating in Indiana’s Bison-tennial Public Art Project by sponsoring a bison statue as part of Indiana’s 2016 Bicentennial Celebration The 5-foot by 8-foot fiberglass bison will be painted, decorated, and put on display this spring in …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Get a sneak preview of spring fashions at the Big Deal Reveal Fashion Show sponsored by the library at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, March 13. The event will take place in the North Webster Community Center Banquet Hall where Gypsy Jacks Fashions will …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Get your kicks on Route 66 as Jay and Brenda Rigdon present a PowerPoint presentation of their trip driving the length of this historic highway at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 10. Established in 1926, Route 66 was one of the original highways …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Do you have a departed loved one or know of an interesting person interred in the North Webster Cemetery? Memorialize that person by entering the North Webster Cemetery Walk Essay Contest. Write a short essay about that person, giving a brief history …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Since Wawasee school students get a day off school on Monday, Feb. 22, let them celebrate with Family Bingo at 1 p.m. that day. Always a popular event, Family Bingo is fun for all ages with lots of chances to win. Everyone …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — The following events are taking place at North Webster Public Library: School Age Preschoolers are having “Fun with Food” during the winter session of preschool story time at 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. every Wednesday morning through April 6. The children learn …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Tickets are now on sale for the library’s “Under the Big Top” Mystery Dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday March 5. The library will be transformed into a 1952 Circus with a murder mystery to solve. Participants are assigned a character to play …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library We start off this week with Lose It @ The Library at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 31. Come in and get your weight registered by one of the program’s qualified nurses, and we will help keep you accountable with your New Year’s resolution. The Beginning …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — No matter how old we are, we still enjoy coloring. Join us at the North Webster Community Public Library for a time of adult coloring at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26. Release your inner artist and immerse yourself in a simpler, carefree …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Do you have unpaid fines for overdue library materials? Next week is your chance to redeem those fines and help out the North Webster Food Pantry at the same time. Jan. 11-16 is Food for Fines week for the North Webster Community …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — The busy holiday season may be winding down, but the North Webster Community Public Library is gearing up for an active January. Registration has begun for another Coffee, Cookies and Canvas Workshop at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 9, at 12:30 p. m. …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Library NORTH WEBSTER — When the novelty of their new Christmas toys wears off and boredom settles in, you may be looking for ways to keep the kids occupied over Christmas break. The North Webster Library has lots of youth activities planned next week to keep the …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — If you missed WNIT-TV Channel 34’s Sept. 21 episode of Our Town featuring North Webster, you have a second chance to view it again. The North Webster Library will host a public showing of the program at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15. …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Enjoy an evening of laughs and good clean fun when the North Webster Community Public Library hosts Main on Main Comedy Improv Troupe at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4. The event will take place in the North Webster Community Center Banquet Hall. …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Janette Stackhouse and Paula Markley have been recognized for five years of service at the North Webster Community Public Library. The recognitions were announced by Library Director Helen Leinbach. Stackhouse joined the library staff in October 2010 after a 25-year career as …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Little pilgrims and Indians will descend upon the library for the preschool story time’s annual Thanksgiving Feast at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 25. Children who are registered and have participated in the fall session of preschool story time are invited to sign up to bring their favorite finger food to share and join us for a Thanksgiving celebration. The feast also marks the end of preschool story time until the winter session which begins in February.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator NORTH WEBSTER — The second program of the North Webster Community Public Library’s two part Military Series will be 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 19. Come and hear the personal account of Marine Veteran John Gabbard who served his country in Iraq and Afghanistan. The program is free and open …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Community Public Library The North Webster Community Public Library salutes our nation’s military veterans with the first of two programs at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in a two-part Military Program Series. Local veteran Jim Smith will present his story as an Army Reservist activated to serve …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Friday, Nov. 6, is the end of the first trimester for Wawasee School District students and that means no school that day. Keep the kids entertained by bringing them to the library at 1 p.m. to play a rousing round of family bingo.

NORTH WEBSTER — Get a jump on the Christmas shopping season and come to the Friends of the North Webster Community Public Library Book Sale next week Thursday through Saturday, Oct. 29, 30, and 31. The sale takes place in the North Webster Community Center Banquet Hall. Sale hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, and 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Bring the kids to the library next week during fall break for Super Hero BINGO at 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 23. It will be fun for the whole family as the kids play BINGO using cards with super hero characters on them. Library BINGOs are always …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Community Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Have you ever wanted to learn a foreign language? Now you can do it online at your own pace absolutely free. The North Webster Community Public Library now offers Mango Languages, a new free online language learning system that provides a …read more.

By TERRI RITTER North Webster Public Library If the typical “Wall Street” approach to retirement planning has you intimidated or confused, you will want to sign up for the two-class ABC Retirement Planning Course hosted by the North Webster Community Public Library 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 17 and Saturday, Oct. 24. Taught by …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER — Spend an evening hobnobbing with Boston socialites during the library’s “Dazzled to Death” Murder Mystery Dinner at 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Do you have unwanted household goods you would like to get rid of? Are you looking for some great bargains? Then participate in the Friends of the Library’s Swap Till You Drop event and help out needy children in the process. Here’s …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — The North Webster Library’s Local History and Genealogy Center will host its Ninth Annual North Webster Cemetery Walk 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13. The library will conduct guided walking tours through the nearby cemetery where costumed enactors will portray individuals buried there. …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library Now that the kids are back in school, moms can enjoy a little “me” time at the library during Crafts and Chat 1:30-2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 9. This is a new monthly program that provides women the opportunity to visit with each other while working …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library Looking for a fun after school activity for the kids? Bring them to Crafts and Stories every Tuesday after school from 4-5 p.m. starting Tuesday, Sept. 1. The kids make crafts while listening to staff read stories. It was such a popular program last school …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library The stats are in from this summer’s youth Summer Reading Program. There were 392 children and teens registered with a total of 5,305 hours of reading completed. Studies show that youngsters who read throughout the summer are better equipped to start school in the fall, …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Library North Webster Public Library news and events this week: Keep your mind and body fit by learning T’ai Chi. Leah Gamble will be teaching an eight-week course in this ancient Chinese tradition that uses slow, flowing movements and precise breathing to strengthen the body and mind. …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library North Webster Public Library news and events this week: Though we often fear the sting of a bee, these hard-working creatures are responsible for pollinating 80 percent of flowering crops in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. That’s about one-third of …read more.

By TERRI RITTER North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — North Webster Public Library news and events this week: The North Webster Library’s Summer Reading Program is wrapping up with 380 children and teens having read over 3,000 hours so far. The last day to earn prizes is Saturday, July 25, so be sure the …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library NORTH WEBSTER — Experience the magic of reading when magician Jim Merrills performs at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 22. Merrills will dazzle and amaze the audience with magic tricks as he challenges children to catch the magic of reading in a fun, interactive show the whole …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library Would you like to start canning your own fruits and vegetables at home, but don’t know how to get started? Come to the library 10:30 a.m. Saturday, July 11, and learn how. Stuart Smith and Mike Shock are two guys who like to can, and …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library It will be a lively time at the library next week when animal handler Mark Kohlhorst presents his Mark’s Ark Live Animal Show 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, July 1. Children and adults will experience a hands-on learning experience about animal heroes. Well supervised by Kohlhorst, his …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Library Every child will feel like a super hero playing Super Hero Bingo 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 17. The whole family will have fun playing Bingo using cards with super heroes on them. We have prizes galore with lots of chances to win, so every child goes …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library The kids will learn that it rocks to read at the “Rockin’ and Reading” concert 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 24, as family musician Leonardo performs a high energy, one man band performance. The show takes place in the North Webster Community Center Banquet Hall. All …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Community Public Library Come and enjoy a humorous look at superheroes, then and now, at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, when actor and storyteller Terry Lunch, portraying the Greek mythical god Zeus, tells action packed stories of superheroes from past and present. Through fun and humor, the …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator Come “Howl at the Moon with a Hero Tune” with singer and musician Tom Sieling 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 3, as he kicks off the summer reading program with a concert full of fun and humorous children’s songs. A widely acclaimed singer and songwriter, Sieling engages his audience with …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library Preschoolers will learn about “Everyday Heroes” during the six-week summer session of family story time that will run with two time periods 10:30 a.m. or 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, June 9, through Tuesday, July 14. Registration starts Tuesday, May 26. Although geared to preschoolers ages 3-5, …read more.

By TERRI RITTER North Webster Public Library It’s a busy time at the library next week with lots of interesting and fun events. Due to a high level of interest among our patrons, we will once again offer our four class Beginning Genealogy Series, at 11 a.m. every Tuesday in May, starting May 5 and …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Community Public Library It’s time for spring planting and The Herb Lady, Janette Stackhouse, will help you start off the growing season with her popular Hooked on Herbs class at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 2. In this class, Stackhouse will teach how to select, grow, harvest, and …read more.

For most, meeting a life-long hero is the thing of legend. For Sam Weller however, meeting his hero was the beginning of a new world of possibilities. Yesterday at 4 p.m., the author visited the Warsaw Community Public Library to discuss his life pursuit of his favorite author. Weller states his love for author Ray …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library While school is not in session over spring break next week, the library will be in full swing with fun learning activities for the kids. At 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 7, kids in kindergarten through third grade are invited to the library to work on …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library Spring break is coming soon, and the library has plenty of resources to keep the kids entertained, engaged, and learning while they are away from school. Planning a road trip? Take along some audiobooks on CDs to keep the family entertained while traveling. The Youth …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library Although our knowledgeable staff is skilled at helping patrons find books and movies they will enjoy, the library now has a new online tool that provides customized recommendations based on what patrons have liked in the past. BookPsychic is an easy and fun personal recommendation …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library The public is invited to hear family historian Valerie Boggs’ presentation “DNA and Genetic Genealogy” at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 18. Boggs will share how she tested and used her DNA to trace her family roots and the role DNA plays in shaping family history. …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Community Public Library North Webster Library events this week: Got bacon? Prepare a dish with bacon in it and bring it to Revolving Recipe Round-Up at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 24. We will then enjoy sampling each others’ dishes and trading recipes. The library provides the table …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library The library dares adults 18 and older to take the Winter Reading Challenge beginning Monday, Feb. 2 through Tuesday, March 31. For two months, adult readers are challenged to read a variety of books, attend programs, and participate in other reading-related activities. Game cards and …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library If you are researching your family history, the library has a new online tool that may help. A Pocket Enumerations Database for the years 1920-1930 for Tippecanoe Township has been uploaded to the library’s website and is available for free online searching. What is a …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Public Library They have been called the greatest generation – the 16 million Americans who served our nation during World War II fighting for freedom and democracy. Today only a little over one million World War II veterans remain living including 20,954 in Indiana. According to the …read more.

By TERRI RITTER Public Relations Coordinator, North Webster Community Public Library What can you make with two pointy sticks and some string? Lots of useful stuff such as sweaters, scarves, socks, afghans, baby clothes, and much more! Ellen Clark will show you how in her Knitting 101 Class 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 13. An avid …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER – Strengthen your mind and body through a graceful form of exercise known as T’ai Chi. The library will offer an eight class series on T’ai Chi taught by Leah Gamble every Wednesday and Thursday at 6 p.m. Oct. 1-23. This ancient Chinese non-violent form of martial arts combines slow, flowing movements with …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER – It’s time again for the Friends of the Library’s annual Mega Book Sale on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, Sept. 25-27. This is the organization’s biggest sale of the year with thousands of gently used adult and children’s books, movies, CDs, games, puzzles and more on sale for low bargain prices. The sale …read more.

Life on the road conjures up iconic images of freedom and adventure. Get a taste of that life when self-proclaimed world traveling hobo Andy Graham speaks at the North Webster Library at 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21. This Orland, Ind., native has spent the last 16 years traveling through more than 90 countries, never staying …read more.

The numbers are in, and this year’s youth Summer Reading Program broke all previous records with 391 children and teens reading a whopping total of 6,390 hours over the summer. The Summer Reading Program culminated with a Grand Finale Picnic attended by youth readers and their families as they enjoyed their picnic suppers and played …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER – The last day for kids to earn prizes in the library’s Summer Reading Program is July 26, so be sure they finish up their reading and get their Reading Passports stamped by this Saturday. Then join us for the Grand Finale Picnic on Wednesday, July 30, at 6:00 p.m. in the North …read more.

NORTH WEBSTER – Shouts of “BINGO” will be heard on Wednesday, July 9, starting at 10:30 a.m. when the kids gather to play Storybook BINGO with Youth Services clerk Miss Debbie. The kids will be using cards with storybook characters as they race to bingo by matching storybook characters. Kids of all ages will have …read more.

Summer is the time for enjoying cool, crisp salads. Learn how to make delicious low calorie vinaigrette dressings at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 9, during the library’s weekly weight loss support program called Lose It @ The Library. Professional chef, author and business owner Janie Ebinger will demonstrate how to make low calorie vinaigrettes. The …read more.

School will be out for the summer next week and soon parents will hear the familiar lament, “I’m bored!”  The North Webster Public Library’s Summer Reading Program not only keeps kids entertained, it prevents “summer reading loss” and makes them better prepared to start school in the fall. Plus, studies indicate that kids who read …read more.

Everybody loves a parade and that’s what Writer’s Corner will be writing about this month. At 10 a.m. Monday, May 19, this group will meet to share the essays they’ve written about parades. Writer’s Corner meets the third Monday morning each month to encourage each other, share ideas, and hone their writing skills. You don’t …read more.

TruthSeekers will sponsor a showing of the film “The 12 Biggest Lies We Believe” from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday, May 22, and Monday, June 23, in the Blocher community room at the North Manchester Public Library. The film takes the standpoint that eternity’s biggest battle isn’t between good and evil, it’s between truth …read more.

She’s back! The Herb Lady (aka Janette Stackhouse) has returned to start off the growing season with her popular Hooked on Herbs Class series that begins at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3. In this first class, Janette will share what she has learned through trial and error over the years about growing and using herbs. …read more.

You know it’s spring when the snowbirds return home from their southern roosts. If you’ve been wintering in a warmer clime and have come home for the summer, be sure to stop by the North Webster Public Library and find out all that’s new since you’ve been gone. We’ve expanded our collection with many new …read more.

The North Webster Community Public Library will be joining libraries across the nation next week as we celebrate the unique role libraries play in people’s lives during National Library Week, April 13-19. The week’s commemoration will culminate with a big National Library Week Celebration at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17. The public is invited to …read more.

If you’re looking for some family fun during spring break, try juggling! The North Webster Community Public Library and North Webster Community Center are co-sponsoring juggling classes from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Monday, April 7. All ages are welcome as expert juggler LaMar Yoder provides hands-on instruction on the art of juggling. The cost …read more.

If you’ve read all your books at home during this long winter and need some new reading material, you won’t want to miss the Friends of the North Webster Public Library Book Sale Thursday, March 20, to Saturday, March 22. You’ll find plenty of gently used books and movies to replenish your home library. This …read more.

Voyager Book Club is on the war path as they converge at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 24, to discuss war books that each participant has read. Voyager is a unique kind of book club in that each member reads a different book within an assigned category. Every month the group focuses on a different category. …read more.