News Release

NORTH WEBSTER — This week marks the halfway point for the North Webster Community Public Library Summer Reading Program. There is still time to register and record reading minutes for patrons of all ages. NWCPL offers reading clubs for ages birth through adult and there are prizes for everyone. The last day to register for summer reading is Saturday, July 1, and the last day to pick up prizes is Saturday, July 15.

Library Closing Early For Mermaid Festival

In order to assist the community with parking needs on the first day of the Mermaid Festival, the library will be closing early on Wednesday, June 21. The library will be closing at 5 p.m. NWCPL will be open regular business hours from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday, June 22.

The following activities are set to take place at North Webster Community Public Library. Attendees do not need to have a library card to participate in any of these events.

Nora Shock, Addy Shock and Parker Shock learn about fire safety from Kasey the Fire and Life Safety Dog at the North Webster Community Public Library. Photo provided by the library.

Adult Events

NWCPL will be hosting a free needle felting class at 4:30 p.m. Monday, June 19. Come learn how to make an adorable felted animal sitting inside a small terra cotta pot. Register in advance.

Looking at a potential career change? Learn how to spruce up your resume at NWCPL’s resume writing for adults class at 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 19. Class is free, but please register in advance so they know how to prepare.

Killer Reads True Crime Book Club will be meeting at 5:45 p.m. Tuesday, June 20. This month’s book is “Killers of the Flower Moon” by David Grann. Come out to join this fascinating discussion.

Community Board Game Night will be held from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, June 22. This program is geared towards all ages — adults, young adults, teens and families. Come play board games, card games, video games and more.

Teen Events

Teen Café will be held at 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 19. Students in grades 6-12 are invited to come hang out with friends, eat snacks and play video and board games. No registration required.

Teen Craft Time will take place at 2:30 p.m. Friday, June 23. This week’s craft time is sewing a plushie. Register in advance to learn some awesome sewing skills while making a super cute plushie.

Youth Events

This week’s Big Event Wednesday will feature Professor Steve and his Marvelous Machines. From the lever to the wheel to the awe-inspiring catapult, we’re in for an educational and entertaining journey through the world of simple machines. Don’t miss out on this awesome show with science, interaction and fun for all ages. This event will take place at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 21.

Come meet local guinea pig rescuer Stacie Prins at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 22, for the weekly Know Your Neighbor program. Prins will be sharing about her passion for rescuing small animals, plus she will be bringing along a furry friend or two to join in the fun.

Friday craft time will take place from 10 a.m. to noon Friday, June 23. Join in as they make crafts that celebrate different countries and cultures from around the world.

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