North Webster Public Library staff members, Izzy Espinoza and Anna Jackson, try out the Yardzee outdoor Yahtzee game available to check out from NWCPL. Photo provided by the library.

News Release

NORTH WEBSTER — As summer kicks off and the weather warms up, the North Webster Community Public Library invites you to enhance your outdoor activities by checking out the wide assortment of yard games available from the Library of Things. From classic favorites like tug of war, ring toss, ladder ball and bocce ball, to exciting new additions such as a bubble machine, disc toss, Viking chess, yard pong and yard Yahtzee, there is something for everyone. Want to play disc golf? Check out multiple sets, generously donated to the library by Pedals & Paddles and local community member Hikari Iwayama.

All games can be borrowed for a three-week period with a valid North Webster library card, perfect for livening up any family gathering, neighborhood event or casual backyard fun. To check out yard games, visit the North Webster Community Public Library or view the available selection through the library catalog online by visiting the library website at nwcpl.org. For more information, contact the library at (574) 834-7122.

Weekly Library Events

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.

Adult Events

Make a fun or funky decorated flowerpot in this month’s Adult Craft class at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 11. The class is free and all materials are provided, but registration is required. Register by calling the library at (574) 834-7122.

Want to learn more about bird watching and bird identification? Come to this month’s Citizen Science Club at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 12. They will be learning about different types of native birds, plus how to attract them to your backyard.

Teen Events

Teen Board Game Night will be happening at 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 10. Enjoy classics like Battleship or Connect Four along with card games like Nertz and Exploding Kittens. No reservation required.

Love to craft, but need the time and space to dedicate to it? Drop in for Teen Open Crafting at noon Tuesday, June 11. They will be making their own craft stamps and using them to decorate canvas pencil bags. Feel free to bring your own project — general crafting supplies also available.

Students in grades 6-12 are invited to a special Spooky Story event at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 13. They will watch a documentary about cryptids (animals or creatures such as Bigfoot, whose existence is disputed), learn about local cryptid sightings and craft your own spooky stories. Snacks and other fun activities provided. No registration required.

Children’s Events

Come play with blocks during the Purdue Extension’s Block Party at 1 p.m. Monday, June 10. Parents and children are invited to come play in this fun and engaging event for the whole family.

Family Story Time will take place at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 11. Library Director Keith Kuric will be sharing stories and fun in this program geared toward ages 2-7.

Prepare to be amazed during a comedy magic show featuring magician, Jeff Wawrzaszek, at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 12. This exciting event will be one you do not want to miss.

Are you interested in learning more about fossils? Dr. Don DeYoung from Grace College will be visiting the library at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, June 13, to share an interactive Fossil Workshop. Learn about living fossils, bead fossils and more. If you have any mystery rocks or fossils, bring them along for identification. This event is open to all age groups, including adults.

Join NWCPL in celebrating everyone’s favorite pocket monsters — Pokémon. At 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 14, the children’s department will be hosting a special Pokémon club. They will be watching the show, playing games and doing Pokémon-themed crafts. Make sure to bring your cards if you want to show off your collection.

Saturday Craft Adventures will be happening from 10-11:30 a.m. Saturday, June 15. This week they will be making a unicorn and doing vegetable paint prints.

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