By JESSICA FLORES
Communication Specialist, Nappanee Public Library

Library Offers Class on Electronic Cutter

The makerspace at the library continues to grow. The latest equipment added to the collection in the cube is a Silhouette Cameo electronic cutter and printer. Coveted by DIY experts and crafters, the Cameo uses small blades to cut designs in a wide array of materials. Customize scrapbook pages, cards, apparel, vinyl, glass etching designs and much more.

Paper designer, blogger, and professional crafter, Jill Lebbin, of EveryDayIsAnOccasion.com will teach a class on making a thank you card with the new machine from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday, June 18. This will be a great chance for makers to learn the ins and outs of the Cameo and all of its capabilities while making an attractive finished product. The class is free and open to ages 12 and up, but participants are asked to register by June 11, by calling (574) 773-7919, or online at www.nappaneelibrary.org.

Father’s Day Closings

The library will be closed on Sunday, June 21, in observance of Father’s Day.

Zoo Animals Visit the Library

Meet four incredible small animals with super power adaptations when the Potawatomi Zoo comes to you at the Nappanee Public Library from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m.Tuesday, June 16.  Participants will be entered to win a family pack of tickets to the zoo at the close of the program. Kids of all ages are invited, and no registration is necessary. Those under the age of six must be accompanied by an adult.

More weekly programs for families are coming to the Library in June and July. Learn the stories of many different types of heroes with special guests on Tuesdays from 3 p.m. until 4 p.m. Enjoy game show challenges, American folk tales, music, science and more!

In addition to these activities, the Library is planning ongoing open Lego build times, movie matinees, craft projects and games throughout the summer. For more information on the reading challenge and all summer activities, go to www.nappaneelibrary.org, call (574) 773-7919, or find the Nappanee Public Library on Facebook.

Board of Trustee Meeting

The Board of Trustees at the library will meet in regular session at 7 a.m. Thursday, June 25, at 157 N. Main St., Nappanee. The public is invited to attend.

3D Printer Training

Nappanee Public Library cardholders with an interest in the maker movement, engineering, drafting, crafting, and other techno-creative endeavors are invited to become certified on the Library’s new Makerbot 3D printer. The next training session takes place from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday, June 25.

Learn how to program, run and troubleshoot projects on the machine and become certified to use it independently.

Register by Thursday, June 18, by calling (574) 773-7919, or go to www.nappaneelibrary.org.