Zach Ott and Emmalyn Weisser work on crafts while teen librarian, Elizabeth Driscoll, reads to them during Teen Cocoa Club. Photo provided by the library.

News Release

NORTH WEBSTER — This October, the North Webster Community Public Library invites teens to join the nationwide celebration of TeenTober.

TeenTober is a month-long event designed to celebrate teens, promote library services for teens and encourage lifelong learning. Hosted annually by libraries across the country, TeenTober highlights the creative and innovative ways libraries engage with teens to help them discover new interests, learn valuable skills, and fuel their passions both inside and outside the library.

To mark this special occasion, the library is hosting a variety of fun, interactive events throughout the month including: Zombie Barbie making, Giant Game Day, Paint a Bookend Craft, “Over the Garden Wall” Watch Party, Spooky Trivia Night and more.

These exciting events are free and open to all students in grades 6-12. For more information, including event dates, times and details, visit the library’s event calendar at nwcpl.org or call (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. All programs are free, unless otherwise noted.

Adult Events

“Scary Stuff Series: Identity Theft” will be held at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15. Keep yourself and your loved ones safe by learning to protect yourself in today’s digital world; register in advance.

Yarn Club will be meeting at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16. Knitters and crocheters are invited to come share patterns, work on projects and enjoy some social time with other like-minded crafters. Instruction will be available for beginners.

New to technology? NWCPL will be hosting a Mac OS 11 Basics class at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18. This class will cover the basics from navigating the desktop to creating documents and files and more; register in advance.

Join the library at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, for a special interactive movie, “Gremlins.” The library will be hosting a special after-hours viewing of the classic 1980s film with a fun, interactive twist. Sign up in advance so it knows how to plan.

Teen Events

Teen Café will be held from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 14. Students in grades 6-12 are invited to stop by the library to see friends, relax, enjoy snacks, make a craft, study, play games or color.

Creepy meets creative in NWCPL’s Teen Zombie Barbie event. Join in at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, to make your own zombified Barbie. Open to all students grades 6-12. Registration suggested but not required.

Celebrate your favorite fandom at the library’s Teen Fandom Club. Meeting at 4 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, students in grades 6-12 are invited to enjoy snacks, crafts, games and more while celebrating and discussing their favorite movies, books, animes and video games.

Children’s Events

Baby and toddler story time will be happening at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15. Join Miss Cathy for songs, stories and intentional play for children ages birth through 36 months. Sign up in person or by calling (574) 834-7122. Wiggles are expected and encouraged.

Preschool story time will be meeting at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16. Mrs. Pam will be sharing stories, songs, finger plays and crafts. This event is geared toward children ages 3-6. Register in person or by calling the library. Visitors are always welcome.

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