By JESSICA FLORES
Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library

Nappanee Public Library news and events this week:

Farming Exhibit Opens At Nappanee Center

Did you know that, at one point, Nappanee produced 96 percent of the nation’s hemp? Although it’s no surprise that our community has a rich agricultural history, you may be shocked to find out which crops were tops in the past. Get more fun facts like this and see fascinating historical photos and farming artifacts at the Nappanee Center’s next temporary exhibit.

The Evelyn Lehman Culp Heritage Collection will present Farming in Nappanee Sunday, Feb. 1 through Thursday, April 30 at the Center.

The Heritage Collection is maintained by the Nappanee Public Library and housed within the Nappanee Center at 302 W. Market Street. Hours are 9 a.m. until 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday.

Tuesday Tales

From 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. Tuesday afternoons, children of all ages are invited to a new series of family story times at the library. Staff and special guest storytellers will share a variety of enchanting classics and modern stories through the end of May.

Library volunteer and super science Saturday instructor, Jim Myers, will read “The Book with No Pictures” by B.J. Novak on Tuesday, Feb. 3. The children’s librarian will share “Pete the Cat: Valentine’s Day is Cool” on Tuesday, Feb. 17. Additional books may be read based on the audience. No registration is required.

Teen Tuesday

Kids in grades six through high school are invited the next Teen Tuesday program at the library from 4 p.m. until 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3. Meet in The Cube, the library’s new maker space to wreak havoc with exploding popsicle sticks, miniature bows and arrows and desk top catapults.

All materials will be supplied and snacks are provided. No registration is necessary.

Winter Storytimes

Encourage a love of reading from the start with Storytime at the Nappanee Public Library.

Storytimes for children age three through five return on Wednesday, Feb. 4 through Wednesday, March 11.

There are two sessions to choose from: 9:30 a.m. until 10:15 a.m., or 10:30 a.m. until 11:15 a.m. Children will enjoy stories, crafts, songs and games based on Eric Carle books.

Babies through age two and their caregivers will meet for “Move & Do” at 10 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Thursdays for music and movement, stories and hands-on projects. This group will meet Thursday, Feb. 5 through Thursday, March 12.

For more information on any of these events, to register, or for any questions, call (574) 773-7919 or click on events calendar at www.nappaneelibrary.org.