Ruby and Lily Grim read to Irish, the therapy dog, during North Webster Library’s PAWS to Read program. Register your child for a 15-minute reading time starting at 4:15 p.m. Thursdays. Photo provided by the library.

News release

NORTH WEBSTER — Looking for a new reading love? Why not try “speed dating” with books?

The North Webster Community Public Library will be hosting a book speed dating event from 3-4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10. Attendees will each get to spend three minutes with a variety of new-to-you fiction books with the hope one of them will “spark” an interest.

Have fun getting to know different books you might not normally read. Register in advance and specify whether you prefer large print or regular print books. Sign up in person or by calling (574) 834-7122.

Weekly Library Events

The following activities are set to take place at the library. Attendees do not need a library card to participate in any of these events.

Adult Events

Family tree building workshop, 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8. Get expert help from experienced genealogists in creating or finishing your family tree.

Fiber Arts Friday, 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10. If you like to knit or crochet, come gather with like-minded yarn enthusiasts to work on projects or get inspiration.

Teen Events

Have the afterschool blues? Stop by between 3:30-5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6, to hang out with friends, play board games and battle in Mario Kart on the Nintendo Switch. Feel free to bring your own games to play. Snacks, coffee and pop will be provided. No registration is required.

Teen Study Hall, 3:30-5:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9. Teens can stop by to work on homework in a relaxed, social environment.

Teens are invited to attend the Creative’s Corner from 3:30-4:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10. Use your imagination and create something extraordinary.

Youth Events

Preschool Story Time, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8. Bring your child for a fun time of stories, songs, activities, crafts, learning and socialization. Appropriate for ages 3-6. Register in advance.

Baby and Toddler Story Time, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14. Preregistration has begun, so stop in or call the library and let them know if you and your child plan to attend.

LEGO builders, ages 5-12, are invited to meet at the library at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, for some freestyle fun. LEGOs are provided — just drop in and join the fun.

For more information about any library events, call (574) 834-7122, visit the library’s website at nwcpl.org or click onto the library’s Facebook page.