Kids Archives

In September, we are celebrating all the ways you can score big with a library card at NPL! Get your library card and join the celebration. We will have fun events, special offers, and cool giveaways all month long.

Home Sweet Home Birdhouse Decorating Contest Winners: Age Group: 0 – 5 Daniel B. Age: 3 Age Group: 6 – 10 Rylee M. Age: 8 Age Group: 11 – 17 Madelyn B. Age: 14 Age Group: Adult Jana B. Age: Adult Nappanee Arts Center Completed birdhouses will be sealed and displayed outside at the Nappanee […]

Nappanee History Photo Scavenger Hunt May 1 – June 30 Match the buildings from Nappanee’s history to the current buildings of today. While traveling around town, visit each location and take a photo of the current building or business. Email the photos to nappaneehistory@nappaneelibrary.org or share them on Instagram and tag @nappaneehistory Photos must be […]

Home Sweet Home Birdhouse Decorating Contest April 1 – May 5 Spring is here! Celebrate the Nappanee Center Quilt Garden with a fun and creative birdhouse decorating contest! The contest is open to all ages and skill levels and provides an opportunity for you to showcase your imagination and artistic talents. Beginning April 1, grab […]

Curso de Inglés como Segundo Idioma ¿Quieres aprender inglés? La Biblioteca Pública de Nappanee está interesada en asociarse con Goshen College y Horizon Education Alliance para ofrecer un curso de Inglés como Nuevo Lenguaje para adultos en el otoño del 2023. El curso de 16 semanas consistirá de 3 clases por semana (martes-jueves) y ofrecerá […]

NPL adds ChilltonLibrary and LegalForms to Electronic Resources NPL is excited to announce that ChiltonLibrary and Gale LegalForms have been added to the collection of electronic resources. NPL resident cardholders can access both of these resources for free with their library card. To access each database click the link below and enter your Library Card […]

Reading Buddies Read with a Buddy this Summer! June 1 – July 15, 2022 Readers: Age 5 – 12 Buddies: Age 13+ Sign up by May 20 Kids will meet with a teen or adult Reading Buddy once a week from June 1 – July 15 to have fun and improve their reading skills. Meeting […]

Friends of the Library sponsor Nappanee’s Newest Little Free Library Nappanee’s newest Little Free Library is now open! Check out Nappanee’s newest Little Free Library, sponsored by The Friends of the Nappanee Public Library. The Little Free Library is located at Rise’n Roll Bakery – Nappanee on the corner of SR 19 and CR 50. […]

Kid’s Centennial Coloring Contest Enter the Kid’s Centennial Coloring Contest! Age 0 – 18 The contest begins December 1, 2021. Final entries are due December 13, 2021. Download the coloring page for you or your child, bring it to life with your favorite art supplies, and turn it back into the Library. Winners will be chosen […]

Hispanic Heritage Month This month, we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with stories that highlight the influences of the Latinx community. Here is a list of books to get you started!