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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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April / may 2017
NAPPANEE PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWSLETTER
information innovation iNSPIRATION
Photo courtesy of Maker Faire Global
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NAPPANEE CENTER EVENTS
The Nappanee Center is honored to
have a NASA space capsule prototype
on display from native, Lee Weaver,
and family. Here are some things you
might not know about him!
• Graduated from Nappanee High
School and Purdue University,
where he received his degree in
aeronautical engineering.
• Worked for NASA for 15 years on
various projects, such as the Lunar
Rover, Skylab, and Hubble Telescope.
• Neil Armstrong’s stand in for moon
landings, and even helped Houston
to relay instructions to Neil while he
was on the moon!
• Trained the Cosmonauts from Russia
in the US during the Cold War.
• Started his own aerospace
company after leaving NASA and
still continued to do contract work
for them.
• Focused on zero-g testing and
was working on a new space suit
for NASA when he died in 2001.
Pieces from that suit are on display
at the Nappanee Center.
ASTRONUTS KID’S SPACE CLUB*
Saturday, April 29 and Saturday, May 27 | 10 - 11 am | TWEENS - TEENS
Join Space Club! The Nappanee Public Library, the Nappanee Center, and the
Wakarusa Public Library have teamed up to help kids dream big in space!
April (Nappanee Library:) Star Wars Day! Come dressed as your favorite Star
Wars character, and divide into teams to build your own droids.
May (Wakarusa Library:) Mission Accepted! Learn about shock-absorption and
stability. Students will use what they learn and divide into teams to engineer a space
lander out of straws, index cards, and mini marshmallows, that can keep two “alien”
marshmallows inside a cup when dropped.
FAMILY GAME NIGHT
Monday, May 15 | 6 - 8pm | ALL AGES
The Nappanee Center is hosting an after hours game night! Bring the whole family
for time spent around the table having fun. We’ll have family friendly games available
that all generations will love!
NAPPANEE HISTORICAL PRESERVATION COMMISSION
EDUCATIONAL NIGHT
Tuesday, May 23 | 7pm | ALL AGES
Join the members of the Nappanee Historic Preservation Commission and Indiana
Landmarks’ Brad Miller as they explore the evolution of American architecture
through the endless details that may be covered up or hiding in plain sight. No
registration is required.
Nappanee Center Hours
Monday - Friday | 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Saturday | 9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Phone | 574.773.7812
NPL TO HOST MINI MAKER FAIRE IN JUNE
Call for Makers is now open!
The Maker Faire is coming to Nappanee! Nappanee’s first Mini Maker Faire is scheduled
for Saturday, June 17 from 10 am to 3 pm at the downtown pavillion.
What exactly is a Maker Faire? Part science fair, part county fair, and part something
entirely new, Maker Faire is an all-ages gathering of tech enthusiasts, crafters, educators,
tinkerers, hobbyists, engineers, science clubs, authors, artists, students, and commercial
exhibitors. All of these “makers” come to Maker Faire to show what they make and to
share what they have learned.
Makers range from tech enthusiasts to crafters to homesteaders to scientists to garage
tinkerers. They are of all ages and backgrounds. The aim of Maker Faire is to entertain,
inform, connect and grow this community.
The original Maker Faire event was held in San Mateo, CA and in 2012 celebrated
its seventh annual show with some 800 makers and 110,000 people in attendance.
Community-driven, independently organized Mini Maker Faires are now being produced
around the United States and the world—including right here in Nappanee.
The Nappanee Mini Maker Faire will be modeled after the original Maker Faire,
but will be a smaller, community-focused event, while still celebrating do-it-yourself
creativity and tinkering.
Nappanee
LEE WEAVER’S SPACE CAPSULE
ELKHART COUNTY MUSEUM ASSOCIATION FREE MUSEUM DAY
Saturday, April 1 | ALL AGES
Enjoy a free day out at most Elkhart County Museums! For a complete list of
participating museums, call the Library or check the Program Calendar online.
Mini
Maker
Faire
®
The call for makers is now open. Any groups or individuals
interested in participating in this inaugural event should
contact Lindsay at [email protected]. It is free
to exhibit at the Maker Faire, and community makers are
encouraged to apply! Nappanee has many unique skills to
exhibit and we hope this will be an event that can bring the
community together to celebrate creativity.
Nappanee Mini Maker Faire is independently organized and operated under
license from Maker Media, Inc.
Meet our staff!
Lindsay Brandon Smith has been at
NPL for 12 years, first as the Office
Assistant, and now as the Adult
Programming and Events Manager.
Here’s a bit more about her:
What are your hobbies? I spend
most of my free time creating. I love
to sew things, clothing for myself and
my daughter mostly. I like to bake,
to write, and of course I love reading
(that’s mandatory to work here, right?)
What is your personal
philosophy? Through my life, I keep
coming back to 1 Corinthians 4:16 18. Specifically, the idea that what is
seen is temporary but what is unseen is
eternal, so I need to keep my focus on
the unseen. This has gotten me through
many a difficult day.
What is your proudest
accomplishment? There are several
in different areas of my life, but here
at the Library, I am super proud of the
work I did to lead the Spring Into Art
committee for several years and more
recently, leading the committee that
developed the Cube.
Who is your favorite author?
I hate playing favorites, but the
author I’ve read the most and keep
re-reading is C.S. Lewis.
CHILDREN’S BOOK WEEK
May 1 - 7, 2017
During Library Hours
Celebrate National Children’s Book
Week! Come in anytime during Library
hours for daily activities in the Kid’s
Department.
Monday, May 1
Celebrate Mayday: Read “Who’s Next
Door,” by Mayuko Kishira
Tuesday, May 2* | 10 - 10:45 am
Our Favorite Storytime: Miss Jamie
and Mrs Maggie will share some of
their favorite stories!
Wednesday, May 3
Salina Yoon DIY Storytime: Read her
penguin series and make penguin crafts.
Thursday, May 4
“May the 4th Be With You”: Celebrate
Star Wars Day with an “I spy with my
Jedi eye” scavenger hunt.
Friday, May 5
Cinco De Mayo DIY Storytime:
Read “Dragons Love Tacos,”
by Adam Rubin
Saturday, May 6 & Sunday, May 7
National Sticker Day: Make your very
own sticker story book
LEARN & PLAY EVERYDAY
*indicates registration is required at least one week in advance.
LEGO CLUB
Lego Club is held for kids - teens on the
third Thursday of the month, from 6:30 8 pm. Enjoy building challenges and win
prizes! Meetings end with free build time.
No registration necessary.
April 20 | Build a boat
May 18 | Use only one color!
PRESCHOOL STORYTIME*
Wednesdays, April 5 & 12
10 - 10:45 am | PRESCHOOL
Spring is in the air at this 2-week special
story time. Featuring bugs, flowers, books,
and songs to celebrate spring!
MOVE & DO: BIRTH TO TWO*
Thursdays, April 6 & 13
10 - 10:30 am | INFANT - TODDLER
Spring is in the air at this 2-week special
story time for infants. Featuring bugs,
flowers, books, and songs to celebrate
spring! This is not a “sit still and listen” kind
of program!
SPRING BREAK DIY ACTIVITIES
April 3 - 7, During Library Hours
Come create something fun out of
recycled materials at the Library.
2nd SATURDAY KIDS’ CRAFT
Stop in for fun in the Kids’ Craft Room
from 11am - 1pm. Supplies are limited.
No registration necessary.
April 8 | Paper plate and streamer
rainbow craft (supplies are limited)
ART IN THE MAKING*
Tuesday, May 23
6:30 - 7:30 pm | KIDS
Not your traditional art project for kids!
Come create one-of-a-kind masterpieces.
Don’t forget to dress for mess! May’s
projects are water resistant art and beaded
bubble wands.
SHARK WEEK
May 22 - 26 | ALL AGES
During Library Hours
Come to the Library every day for a
different DIY story time that’s all about
sharks! Families can read a sharkthemed book together and complete
a corresponding craft.
TWEEN SOCK HOP*
Tuesday, April 25 | 6:30 - 7:30 pm
We’re hosting our first Sock Hop for
Tweens and bringing history to life! Come
join us for jukebox music, milkshakes,
bubblegum blowing & hula hoop contests.
ALZHEIMERS CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP | 1st Tuesday Monthly
7 - 8:30 pm | ADULTS
PINTEREST NIGHT* | 2nd Wednesday monthly | 6 - 8 pm | TWEENS - ADULTS
Make a painted “Welcome Spring” sign on April 12 and a fabric stamped linens on
May 10. Cost is $5 per project. Kids under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
RECIPE SWAP* | 2nd Monday monthly | 7 - 8 pm | ADULTS
Exchange recipes and collect some new favorites in this monthly program. Submit
recipes to the Library in advance of each program and bring a dish to share. You’ll go
home with a stack of new recipes each time! Make and sample microwave dish recipes
on April 10 and no-bake recipes on May 8.
Watch for our big announcement and
more program details!
April 18 | “Lady Almina and the Real Downton Abbey: The Lost Legacy of Highclere
Castle,” by Fiona, Countess of Carnarvon
Join us for a discussion of the book
“Land of the Painted Caves“ by Jean
Auel. The first 10 to sign up will
receive a free copy of the book.
This is the final of a four-part
series, which is part of a national
initiative funded by the National
Science Foundation. The program
has been developed by a team of
library professionals, scientists, and
filmmakers.
Funded by a grant from Rural Gateways.
May 16 | “The Swans of Fifth Avenue,” by Melanie Benjamin
MAH JONG | Every Wednesday | 1 - 3 pm | TEENS - ADULTS
SAT DIAGNOSTIC TEST*
Saturday, April 1 | 9:30 am
Did you know the SAT has changed
dramatically in recent years? Sylvan
Learning will be providing a free
opportunity to take a redesigned SAT
practice test at the Library.
KNITTING GROUP | Tuesday, May 9 | 6 - 8 pm | TEENS - ADULTS
Wednesday, April 5 | 6 - 7:30 pm
Test takers are invited back to receive
results and have a one-on-one session
with Sylvan Learning staff.
April 18 | Learn about exposure compensation, natural lighting and composition tips.
If you cannot make the April 5 date, you
may schedule an appointment with Sylvan
Learning at another time.
PUSHING THE LIMITS
OF KNOWLEDGE*
Thursday, April 20
7 - 8:30 pm | ADULTS
GENEALOGY CLUB | 2nd Tuesday Monthly | 6 - 8 pm | ADULTS
COMING SOON:
SUMMER READING 2017!
*indicates registration is required at least one week in advance.
TEEN TUESDAY*
First Tuesday Monthly | 4 - 5 pm
Participate in a Twinkie War in April and
create 3D art in May. All materials and
snacks provided in the Cube.
Check out these exciting upcoming programs held throughout the Library.
All programs are free, unless otherwise noted.
*Indicates registration is required at least one week in advance.
Call 574.773.7919 or go to the events calendar at nappaneelibrary.org to register.
COVER TO COVER BOOK CLUB* | 3rd Tuesday monthly
6:30 - 8 pm | ADULTS
Join with fellow booklovers to read and discuss a different book every month! Titles alternate
between fiction and non-fiction. For more information or to reserve a copy of the current
selection, see any service desk, or call 574.773.7919. New members are always welcome!
Tween & teen PROGrAMming {Tweens: ages 8 - 12, Teens: ages 13 - 19}
TWEEN THURSDAY*
First Thursday Monthly | 4 - 5 pm
Create Jelly Bean Bracelets in April and
try Makey Makey Kits in May. All materials
and snacks provided in The Cube.
upcoming adult programming
BASIC DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY* | 3 sessions | 6:30 - 8 pm | TEENS & ADULTS
DSLR and point and shoot digital cameras are welcome. Bring your digital camera,
memory card and owners manual. Attend one, two or all depending on your schedule
and what you want to learn. Sign up for each class independently.
April 11 | Learn camera parts and types, menu items and shooting modes.
April 25 | Meet at the Library and wear your walking shoes! You will go outside as a
group to take photos around town and then will return to the library to get feedback on
your photography.
TEEN SPRING BREAK MEET UP*
Friday, April 7 | 2 - 4 pm
Need something to do on the last day of Spring Break? The Library has you covered.
Come enjoy a variety of activities, including our new robotics, or just hang out with your
friends. It’s your choice!
MEET OUR SCIENCE PARTNER!
Lyn Crighton is the Executive
Director of The Watershed Foundation
where she works to protect and
improve the water quality of over
60 lakes and streams in Kosciusko,
Noble and Whitley Counties. She
enjoys integrating science, education,
partnerships, and funding for
the benefit of clean water – skills
developed in her Master’s program at
the Indiana University School of Public
and Environmental Affairs.
Lyn will be joining us in this series to
lead discussion and answer questions
about how her work with science
impacts the community.