By JESSICA FLORES
Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library

Oral History Program at Heritage House

Nappanee residents are invited to attend a new interactive monthly program created by staff of the Evelyn Lehman Culp Heritage Collection. Participants will enjoy a casual time of conversation and reminiscing about memories of Nappanee during “Coffee Break” at Heritage House, located at 1700 Waterfall Drive, Nappanee. “Coffee Break” will run from 10 a.m. until noon Thursday, June 11, Thursday, July 9, and Thursday, Aug. 13. Come listen to the stories or add your own to our audio vault at the Nappanee Center history museum. Refreshments will be served and no registration is required. For more information call (574) 773-7812.

‘Two Guys’ Share Canning Tips

The library is excited to host North Webster residents, Stuart Smith and Mike Shock, for a beginner’s course on home canning from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. Saturday, June 13. The food preservation pros first brought their “Two Guys Canning” program to the North Webster Public Library in 2014, and now they are hitting the road to share their techniques, favorite equipment and other tips with Nappanee neighbors interested in preserving their own garden goodies. No registration is necessary. For more information call the library at (574) 773-7919, or go to www.nappaneelibrary.org.

Free Outdoor Movie

Nappanee’s “Movies in the Park” series kicks off summer on Saturday, June 13, at West Side Park. Bring your blankets, lawn chairs, family, and friends to a special outdoor screening of “The Goonies!” The movie will begin at 9 p.m. and will be held inside the pavilion if weather does not permit an outdoor showing. This program is sponsored by the City of Nappanee Parks Department, the Friends of the Nappanee Public Library, and Lake City Bank. For more information contact the library.

Kid’s Crafts

Decorate your own canvas barbecue apron at the library from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, June 13. Kids will have the chance to drop in for this special activity in the children’s department. Kid’s craft day at the library is held on the second Saturday of each month in conjunction with Nappanee’s city-wide second Saturday events. Contact the library with questions or for more information.

Library Offers Tour

Did you know you could use a sewing machine and serger or check out a portable die cut machine at the Nappanee Public Library? How about craft patterns or jigsaw puzzles? There are more than books at the Library! New cardholders and those interested in learning more about the Library are invited to a guided tour of the Nappanee Public Library at 7 p.m. Monday, June 15.

In addition to discovering where to find current bestsellers, a favorite cookbook, or the daily news, participants will be introduced to many special services. These include the Library’s makerspace, online catalog, eMedia, computers and copiers for use in the library; framed original art, CDs, DVDs and many other materials for loan. The library, located at 157 N. Main St., holds the tour the third Monday of every month and by appointment.

Magic Show At Nappanee Library

From Hollywood, Calif. to you: Rusty Ammerman will bring his “Dimension of Illusion” to the Nappanee Public Library from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. Tuesday, June 16. His personal mix of mystery and maniacal mayhem has delighted audiences in 43 states and nine countries, and now he is coming to Nappanee. Kids of all ages are invited, and no registration is necessary. Those under the age of 6 must be accompanied by an adult.

Weekly Programs

More weekly programs for families are coming to the library in June and July. Learn the stories of many different types of heroes with special guests from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. Tuesdays. Enjoy visits from zoo animals, game show challenges, American folk tales, music, science, and more.

In addition to these activities, the library is planning ongoing open Lego build times, movie matinees, craft projects, and games throughout the summer. For more information on the reading challenge and all summer activities, go to www.nappaneelibrary.org, call (574) 773-7919, or find the Nappanee Public Library on Facebook.

Book Club

Read along with the Cover to Cover Book Club at the Nappanee Public Library. The club will meet from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 16, to discuss “Ordinary Grace” by Kent Krueger. Looking back at a tragic event that occurred during his 13th year, Frank Drum explores how a complicated web of secrets, adultery, and betrayal, shattered his Methodist family and their small Minnesota community in 1961. For more information or to reserve a copy of the book, call the library.