Special Events:

 Our Heroes’ Tree will be on display at the library throughout November. Stop by the main desk to create an ornament honoring a service member, past or present.

 The library is hosting a Food Drive this November and December. Canned foods and hygiene items can be dropped off in the donation box near the front desk.

 Recycle Your Old Eyeglasses at the Library – the library is a collection point for the Winamac Lions Club in November and December. Drop off prescription glasses, reading glasses, or sunglasses. Your donated eyeglasses will help improve vision for children and adults throughout the world.

 Drop in after school Friday, Nov. 1 for a Taylor Swift Bracelet-Making Party. We’ll have supplies for making beaded bracelets for kids of all ages, plus Taylor Swift books, activity sheets, and music. The fun starts at 3 p.m.

 Come to the opening celebration of the Golden Experiences Art Exhibit at 4 p.m., Friday, Nov. 1. Golden Experiences was a recent eight-week art program held at the library in which older adults were invited to engage in drawing and painting techniques informed by observational invitations and creative practices. Select pieces from these local artists will be on display at this exhibit. The exhibit will be on display at the library through Nov. 12. This program was made possible in part by the Indiana Arts Commission, which receives support from the State of Indiana and the National Endowment for the Arts, and the Indiana Family and Social Services Administration’s Division of Aging. It was also made possible by the Pulaski County Public Library and the Psi Iota Xi Chapter of Winamac.

 At Nature Exploration and Fall Foliage at 4 p.m., Monday, Nov. 4, Ellen from the Tippecanoe River State Park will lead kids outdoors to explore the world around them and find beautiful symbols of autumn.

 Health Navigators from Affiliated Service Providers of Indiana (ASPIN) will be at the library from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, Wednesday, Nov. 6 to discuss the free services they offer to all Hoosiers and to provide assistance with enrollment in plans such as HeathCare.gov Marketplace insurance, Medicaid, Healthy Indiana Plan (HIP), and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).

 Book Club will be held at 2:30 p.m., Friday, Nov. 8. The book up for discussion is James by Percival Everett. 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. A second James Book Club session will be held at Tippy’s Grappa Room at 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 19. Copies of the book are available to check out at the library.

 It’s Dino-vember at the library. Stop by the children’s area for fun books, crafts, and activities for families all about dinosaurs. Come to Dinosaur Story Time at 10 or 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 9, for a scavenger hunt, dinosaur puzzles and more.

 Shelley from Pulaski County Soil & Water Conservation District is coming to the library to tell us All About Turkeys. Get ready for Thanksgiving by learning about turkeys and making a turkey craft at this kids program at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 13.

 Representatives from Pulaski Memorial Hospital will talk about what you need to know for this year’s Medicare open enrollment period at Medicare 101 at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 14. Early sign-up is encouraged; call the library to reserve your spot.

 The library is ready to teach and play games with you at Board Games for Kids and Adults! We’ll have board games for all ages set up at 10 a.m., Saturdays Nov. 16 and 23.

 Teen Activity Board will meet at 4 p.m., Monday, Nov. 18. These gatherings feature a fun mix of activities, education and food for all participants. All local teens ages 12-18 are welcome to attend.

 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. Join us for a session at the library at 2 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 19. 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, Nov. 21. All materials will be provided for the class. Space is limited; advance sign-up is required. Call the library to reserve your spot.

 Funding from Andrew Carnegie helped establish the Winamac Public Library over 100 years ago. In recognition of his legacy of generosity, all fines will be forgiven for long-overdue items returned in good condition on Andrew Carnegie Amnesty Day Monday, Nov. 25.

 At E-Sports, teens get together to play video games from Mario Kart to Minecraft. This program is open to all local teenagers and will be held from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Monday, Nov. 25.

 Come to the children’s area at 10 a.m. or 11:30 a.m., Saturday, Nov. 30 for Holiday Story Time. We’ll read stories, sing, participate in rhyming activities, play, and make a craft.

Regular Programs:

 Kids can use their imaginations to make amazing creations with Legos at Lego Builders on Mondays from 3:30 to 6 p.m.

 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.

 Are you new to Genealogy? Not sure where to start? Come to Genealogy Help on Tuesdays from 3 to 5 p.m., when Malissa is on hand to help you use the library’s genealogy collection. This weekly program is held upstairs in the Delores “Dee” Galbreath Local History Room.

 The library shows a Family Movie suitable for all ages every Wednesday at 3 p.m. Visit the library’s website to see what is playing on a particular date.

 On Thursday mornings at 10:30, Duplo bricks and larger blocks are available for toddlers to play with at Toddler Legos.

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