Cathy Ervin stands in front of the library’s 1000 Books Before Kindergarten wall of fame. Photo provided by the library.

News Release

NORTH WEBSTER — Studies show that it is vitally important for parents and caregivers to read to children even before they start school. Early literacy activities such as listening to stories, singing songs, rhyming games, library visits and more all promote cognitive and educational development for children of all ages.

Cathy Ervin of North Webster Community Public Library stated, “Beyond the scientific studies, reading to your children develops a special bond — shared memories that you just can’t get anywhere else. We live in such a busy world, I believe that slowing down and creating a space for quiet family time and reading is crucial to a child’s wellbeing. The 1,000 Book Club at the library is a great way to help create those reading and quiet time habits.”

NWCPL invites children ages birth through kindergarten to join the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten Club. By joining this club, parents and caregivers are encouraged to read 1,000 books to their child before they start school. At each 100 book milestone, the child will receive a small prize and at various levels will also receive recognition on the library’s wall of fame. All children are welcome, no library card required. Please visit the library for more information or to sign up.

Trick-or-Trade Costume Swap Planned

Do you have gently used children’s costumes that are ready for a new adventure? The library will be hosting a costume swap during September and October. Bring costumes to the library on either Friday, Sept. 8, or Saturday, Sept. 23, to receive a “shopping” ticket. Then visit the library again on either Oct. 13 or 21 to “shop” for new costumes. Start checking your closet now to be ready for the upcoming swap.

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

Adult Events

Adult Writers’ Corner, 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 28. This month’s topic is to write about a family member, living or deceased. Names may be changed if preferred. Feel free to write a fictional story about family relations as well. Also, please bring topic ideas for the next year’s worth of Writers’ Corner meetings.

A Community Scanning Day will be held starting at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30. Do you have old documents or memorabilia that you would like preserved digitally? If so, make an appointment during Community Scanning Day. There will be expert volunteers available all day to help with scanning documents. Registration is required because space is limited. Due to time constraints, there is a limit of 10 items scanned per person. Call the library at (574) 834-7122 to reserve your time slot.

Shannon Shepherd from the Purdue Extension will be visiting the North Webster Library at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 31, to teach a program entitled Resolve to Move More. This class will help attendees learn ways to increase physical activity by identifying barriers and learning easy or low impact methods of physical activity. Please register in advance for this workshop.

Teen Events

Unwind and make new friends at Teen Cafe, the ultimate Monday hangout spot at the library. Join in after school at 3:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 28, for thrilling video games like MarioKart, Roblox and Minecraft, epic board game showdowns and a delectable array of snacks, drinks and coffee. Teens start your week out right in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.

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