Special Events:

 Registration for this year’s youth Summer Reading program, “Adventure Begins at Your Library,” is happening now! Visit the website and Facebook page to learn more.

 Kids’ “Adventure Begins” Summer Reading Activities take place on Mondays at 5 p.m. and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m. These programs consist of crafts, stories and more based around a weekly theme, such as bears, worms and butterflies. Visit the library’s website to see what’s happening on a particular day.

 A special guest visits on Wild Wednesdays to teach kids about something from the natural world. This program is for children in kindergarten and up, and is held on Wednesdays at 1:30 p.m. over the summer.

 June 1 and 2 are Free Fishing Days in Indiana. Check out a fishing pole at the library with your library card ahead of this day so you can get out there and fish!

 Brenda Hadley will lead Reiki for the Caregiver from 5 to 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 4, Reiki is intended to encourage emotional or physical healing by placing hands on or near the body. This program is for anyone who provides care for another person in any capacity: a parent, child, friend or other. Sign-up is encouraged – call the library to reserve your spot.

 Come to the library to participate in a Guided Meditation led by Brenda Hadley at 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 4. Mindfulness meditation can help to reduce stress, improve concentration and increase self-awareness. You do not need any prior experience with meditation or any special equipment to participate in this program. Sign-up is encouraged. Call the library at 574-946-3432 to reserve your spot.

 All ages and skill levels are welcome at Yoga at the Library. Sessions will be held at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, June 8 and June 22. Weather permitting, yoga will take place outside in the grassy area next to the cabin; otherwise it will be held indoors. Limited yoga mats are available—bring yours if you have one.

 The library is hosting a Stuffed Animal Sleepover Thursday, June 13. Kids may drop off their plush friends that day, and we will take photos of all the fun things the animals get up to during their sleepover that night. You’ll be able to pick up your stuffed animal along with the photos Saturday, June 15.

 Join us for Smokey Bear’s 80th Birthday Party! Kids will get to learn about fire safety and meet and take pictures with the big guy in person. This program will take place at 5 p.m., Thursday, June 13, at the pavilion next to the artesian well on the west side of the Swinging Bridge (weather permitting; otherwise it will be held indoors at the library).

 Book Club will be at 2:30 p.m., Friday, June 14. The book up for discussion is Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher. The meeting will take place in the Magnolia Room at the library. We can email a Zoom link to any attendees who wish to participate virtually who register in advance. To sign up, call the library at 574-946-3432.

 Brenda Hadley will lead Chair Yoga at the library at 2 p.m., Thursday, June 20. Chair yoga is a gentle movement exercise that can be done while sitting on a chair. It’s a great option for people who have limited mobility or are otherwise unable to practice traditional yoga. Sign-up is encouraged – call the library to reserve your spot.

 Join us for an evening of creativity at our “Canvas & Beyond” Adult Canvas Painting workshop from 5 to 6:30 p.m., Thursday, June 20. All materials will be provided for the class. Space is limited; advance sign-up is required. Call the library to reserve your spot.

 See a variety of reptiles, mammals, birds, and bugs at the library at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 22. Silly Safaris’ live animal shows feature positive human-animal interaction and educate about wild animal conservation. This show will be a great blend of fact and fun for all ages.

Regular Summer Programs:

 Kids can use their imaginations to make amazing creations with Legos at Lego Builders all day on Mondays over the summer.

 Come in for Story Time and activities for toddlers on Toddler Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. If you can’t make it in the morning, Afternoon Story Time is held on Tuesdays at 5:15 p.m.

 Hoosier Explorers is a casual social gathering for seniors and retirees. Meetings include games, presentations and light discussions. Hoosier Explorers is held at the library on the second Tuesday of the month at 1 p.m.

 The library shows a Family Movie suitable for all ages every Wednesday morning over the summer at 10:30. Visit the library’s website to see what is playing on a particular date.

 The library’s collection of Board Games for all ages is available all day on Thursdays.

 Drop in anytime on Fridays to make a fun Kids’ Craft. Crafts will be available while supplies last. Any extra craft kits will be available the following week while supplies last.