NWCPL staff members Amy Dennis, Anna Jackson, Amanda Demster and Sally Johnson practice using solar eclipse glasses to safely view the sun. Photo provided by the library.

News Release

NORTH WEBSTER — Did you know that insects and animals act differently during a solar eclipse? During a solar eclipse, daylight decreases, resulting in fascinating behavior in the animal and insect worlds. If this phenomenon interests you, consider helping scientists around the world collect data about animal activities during solar eclipses.

The North Webster Community Public Library is offering a special training opportunity for interested individuals to become a certified Eclipse Soundscape apprentice and observer. During this free training, Eclipse Soundscape apprentices of all ages will learn how they can use their five senses to observe animal and insect patterns at the time of the solar eclipse. Participants can also learn how to submit their data the day of the eclipse to have their findings added to those of other researchers throughout the world. Mark your calendars for the first training session, which will take place at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 16.

NWCPL will also be hosting many other eclipse events over the next few weeks to help the community prepare for the upcoming solar eclipse April 8. North Webster will be very close to the totality, and there will be excellent viewing opportunities all over Indiana. Visit the library’s website or call the library at (574) 834-7122 for more information about all eclipse programming.

Weekly Library Events

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

Adult Events

Learn how, when and where to best view the upcoming solar eclipse at the North Webster Library on Monday, March 11. Sessions will be held at both 10:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. to discuss this information. Free solar eclipse glasses will be given to participants at the end of each session.

The Adult Craft Class will be happening at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 12. This month they will be making a spring-themed carrot patch shadow box. Class is free and all materials are provided, but registration is required. Call the library to sign up.

Exercise classes will be happening at the library this week. Get Fit While You Sit chair exercise will be meeting at 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. Thursday, March 14. Let’s Move Dance class will be held at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 14. These classes are free and open to the public, no library card required.

Teen Events

Have the after-school blues? Stop by on Mondays between 3:30 and 5:30 p.m. Monday, March 11, to hang out with friends, play board games and battle in Mario Kart on the Nintendo Switch. Feel free to bring your games to play. Snacks, coffee and pop will be provided.

Children’s Events

Certified therapy dog Irish will be waiting for you during the PAWS-to-Read program from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Monday, March 11. This event provides a comfortable and judgment-free zone for kids to read and interact with Irish. Sign up for a 15-minute appointment by calling the library.

Story times will be happening this week at NWCPL. Baby and Toddler Time will be meeting at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 12. Preschool Storytime will be meeting at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 13. Registration is appreciated, but visitors are always welcome.

For more information about any library events, call, visit the library’s website, nwcpl.org, or the library’s Facebook page.