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Upcoming Events
Fri, Dec 08, All day
All Branches
Craft in the Cortex by creating a buffalo plaid pot while supplies last.

Fri, Dec 08, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kendallville Public Library
Join Brittany, Support Services manager and certified barre instructor, for a workout that focuses on low-impact,... more
Join Brittany, Support Services manager and certified barre instructor, for a workout that focuses on low-impact, high intensity movements to improve strength, agility and flexibility for every body.

Fri, Dec 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Youth Program Room
Come play D&D each Friday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. This is open to teens in grades 6-12, and is limited to 7 players.

Sat, Dec 09, All day
All Branches
Craft in the Cortex by creating a buffalo plaid pot while supplies last.

Mon, Dec 11, All day
All Branches
Kids of all ages can stop by the library, the Community Learning Center or Life and Family Services to write a... more
Kids of all ages can stop by the library, the Community Learning Center or Life and Family Services to write a letter to Santa. The mailboxes will receive letters from November 27-December 11.

Mon, Dec 11, All day
All Branches
Craft in the Cortex by creating a clothespin snowflake while supplies last.

Mon, Dec 11, All day
All Branches
Stop by the libraries to create a circle art Christmas tree.

Mon, Dec 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Read, Sing, Dance, Play

Mon, Dec 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms C&D
Join Brittany, Support Services manager, and certified yoga teacher, for an all-levels Flow Yoga class.

Mon, Dec 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Kendallville Public Library
Join Jane for some holiday merriment with prizes. Previous experience is helpful.

Tue, Dec 12, All day
All Branches
Craft in the Cortex by creating a clothespin snowflake while supplies last.

Tue, Dec 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms D&E (Children's Event)
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more!

Tue, Dec 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kendallville Public Library
Grace will host Lutheran Life for activities.

Tue, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kendallville Public Library - Youth Program Room
Kids in grades k-5 are invited to create their own keychains.

Tue, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kendallville Public Library - Teen Area
Kids of all ages are invited to practice their reading skills with Sunny Boy, a therapy dog.

Tue, Dec 12, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Youth Program Room
Come play D&D each Tuesday afternoon at 5 p.m. This is open to teens in grades 6-12, and is limited to 7 players.

Tue, Dec 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kendallville Public Library
Join Dawn for this cardio workout.

Wed, Dec 13, All day
All Branches
Craft in the Cortex by creating a clothespin snowflake while supplies last.

Wed, Dec 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kendallville Public Library - Art Gallery
Learn to make holiday popcorn.
This event is full

Thu, Dec 14, All day
All Branches
Craft in the Cortex by creating a clothespin snowflake while supplies last.

Thu, Dec 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Art Gallery
Learn how to make your own parfaits and banana yogurt bites. We will have the option to make a fruit or peanut... more
Learn how to make your own parfaits and banana yogurt bites. We will have the option to make a fruit or peanut butter flavored parfaits. Please have at least one adult present with each group.

Thu, Dec 14, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Limberlost Branch - Small Meeting Room
Kids of all ages are invited to practice their reading skills with Sunny Boy, a therapy dog.

Thu, Dec 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Youth Program Room
Marshmallows, peppermint, and chocolate? What more could you want? Come make some cute lil snacks for yourself, or... more
Marshmallows, peppermint, and chocolate? What more could you want? Come make some cute lil snacks for yourself, or make some to hand out as gifts for the holidays!

Thu, Dec 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Make you own Grinch bath salt.
This event is full

Thu, Dec 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room E
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more!

Fri, Dec 15, All day
All Branches
Craft in the Cortex by creating a clothespin snowflake while supplies last.

Fri, Dec 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kendallville Public Library
Join Brittany, Support Services manager and certified barre instructor, for a workout that focuses on low-impact,... more
Join Brittany, Support Services manager and certified barre instructor, for a workout that focuses on low-impact, high intensity movements to improve strength, agility and flexibility for every body.

Fri, Dec 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Youth Program Room
Come play D&D each Friday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. This is open to teens in grades 6-12, and is limited to 7 players.

Sat, Dec 16, All day
All Branches
Craft in the Cortex by creating a clothespin snowflake while supplies last.

Mon, Dec 18, All day
All Branches
Craft in the Cortex by creating a clothespin snowflake while supplies last.

Mon, Dec 18, All day
All Branches
Stop by the libraries to create a Christmas lights name garland.

Mon, Dec 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Read, Sing, Dance, Play

Mon, Dec 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room C
Make a decorative ornament with Madison.
This event is full

Mon, Dec 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Youth Program Room
Join us to celebrate the end of 2023 and usher in 2024. Snacks and such are provided.

Mon, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms C&D
Join Brittany, Support Services manager, and certified yoga teacher, for an all-levels Flow Yoga class.

Tue, Dec 19, All day
All Branches
Craft in the Cortex by creating a clothespin snowflake while supplies last.

Tue, Dec 19, 9:00am - 10:00am
Limberlost Branch - Small Meeting Room
Learn to prep muffin cups with Leah at Limberlost.
This event is full

Tue, Dec 19, 10:00am - 10:05am
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join Brittany, Support Services manager and certified barre instructor, for a workout that focuses on low-impact,... more
Join Brittany, Support Services manager and certified barre instructor, for a workout that focuses on low-impact, high intensity movements to improve strength, agility and flexibility for every body.

Tue, Dec 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms D&E (Children's Event)
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more!

Tue, Dec 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us to discuss It Ends With Us.

Tue, Dec 19, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kendallville Public Library
Join Brittany and Leah for a fun hour of movement, physical activities and games. One adult must be present per... more
Join Brittany and Leah for a fun hour of movement, physical activities and games. One adult must be present per group. All ages welcome.

Tue, Dec 19, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Youth Program Room
Come play D&D each Tuesday afternoon at 5 p.m. This is open to teens in grades 6-12, and is limited to 7 players.

Tue, Dec 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kendallville Public Library
Join Dawn for this cardio workout.

Wed, Dec 20, All day
All Branches
Craft in the Cortex by creating a clothespin snowflake while supplies last.

Wed, Dec 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Create a winter scent with Murphy's Townhouse.
This event is full

Thu, Dec 21, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room D
Join Brittany and Leah for a fun hour of movement, physical activities and games. One adult must be present per... more
Join Brittany and Leah for a fun hour of movement, physical activities and games. One adult must be present per group. All ages welcome.

Thu, Dec 21, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Kendallville Public Library
Join us for an amazing magic show.

Thu, Dec 21, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room
Join us for an amazing magic show.

Canceled
Thu, Dec 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Limberlost Branch
Decorate delicious chocolate chip cookies.

Thu, Dec 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room E
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more!

Fri, Dec 22, 9:00am - 10:00am
Kendallville Public Library
Madison will visit Lutheran Life for activities and crafts.

Fri, Dec 22, 10:20am - 11:00am
Kendallville Public Library
Madison will visit Orchard Point for crafts and activities.

Fri, Dec 22, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kendallville Public Library
Join Brittany, Support Services manager and certified barre instructor, for a workout that focuses on low-impact,... more
Join Brittany, Support Services manager and certified barre instructor, for a workout that focuses on low-impact, high intensity movements to improve strength, agility and flexibility for every body.

Fri, Dec 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Youth Program Room
Come play D&D each Friday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. This is open to teens in grades 6-12, and is limited to 7 players.

Mon, Dec 25, All day
All Branches
Craft in the Cortex by creating a New Year's craft while supplies last.

Tue, Dec 26, All day
All Branches
Craft in the Cortex by creating a New Year's craft while supplies last.

Wed, Dec 27, All day
All Branches
Craft in the Cortex by creating a New Year's craft while supplies last.

Wed, Dec 27, All day
All Branches
Stop by the libraries to create a paper firework to celebrate the New Year. Available while supplies last.

Wed, Dec 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join Leah for a fun-filled hour of BINGO!

Wed, Dec 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kendallville Public Library
Make a snowman keychain with Madison.

Thu, Dec 28, All day
All Branches
Craft in the Cortex by creating a New Year's craft while supplies last.

Thu, Dec 28, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms C&D
Mark's Ark will showcase some animals. This program is open to adults, youth, and families. Please have an adult... more
Mark's Ark will showcase some animals. This program is open to adults, youth, and families. Please have an adult present with each group.

Thu, Dec 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
This program is open to adults, youth, and families. Please have an adult with each group.

Fri, Dec 29, All day
All Branches
Craft in the Cortex by creating a New Year's craft while supplies last.

Fri, Dec 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kendallville Public Library
Join us for crafts, activities, and snacks to countdown to Noon.

Fri, Dec 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
All Branches
Join Madison for a fun-filled hour of BINGO!

Fri, Dec 29, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Youth Program Room
Come play D&D each Friday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. This is open to teens in grades 6-12, and is limited to 7 players.

Sat, Dec 30, All day
All Branches
Craft in the Cortex by creating a New Year's craft while supplies last.

Tue, Jan 02, All day
All Branches
Craft in the Cortex by creating a polar bear craft while supplies last.

Tue, Jan 02, All day
All Branches
Stop by the libraries to create a paper roll Olaf themed craft.

Tue, Jan 02, 9:00am - 10:00am
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Learn to prep a homemade pop tart with Leah at Limberlost.

Tue, Jan 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
Limberlost Branch
Join Brittany, Support Services manager and certified barre instructor, for a workout that focuses on low-impact,... more
Join Brittany, Support Services manager and certified barre instructor, for a workout that focuses on low-impact, high intensity movements to improve strength, agility and flexibility for every body.

Tue, Jan 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join Brittany, Support Services manager, and certified yoga teacher, for an all-levels Flow Yoga class.

Tue, Jan 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us for Mother Daughter Murder Night and Salad.

Tue, Jan 02, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kendallville Public Library - Youth Program Room
Kids in grades k-5 are invited to create their own monsters for science fiction day!

Tue, Jan 02, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Youth Program Room
Come play D&D each Tuesday afternoon at 5 p.m. This is open to teens in grades 6-12, and is limited to 7 players.

Wed, Jan 03, All day
All Branches
Craft in the Cortex by creating a polar bear craft while supplies last.

Wed, Jan 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room C
Join Brittany and Leah to discuss The River We Remember and enjoy soup.

Wed, Jan 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room C
Make a wine cork wreath with Madison.

Thu, Jan 04, All day
All Branches
Craft in the Cortex by creating a polar bear craft while supplies last.

Thu, Jan 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room C
Join Brittany and Leah for a fun hour of movement, physical activities and games. One adult must be present per... more
Join Brittany and Leah for a fun hour of movement, physical activities and games. One adult must be present per group. All ages welcome.

Thu, Jan 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Make some canvas puzzle art.

Thu, Jan 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Youth Program Room
Enjoy hot cocoa and paint something at the same time. Join us for some low-key creativity. Intended for grades 6-12.

Thu, Jan 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room C
Learn to hem with Grace.

Fri, Jan 05, All day
All Branches
Craft in the Cortex by creating a polar bear craft while supplies last.

Fri, Jan 05, 10:15am - 11:15am
Kendallville Public Library
Lutheran Life will join us for crafts and activities.

Fri, Jan 05, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms C&D
Join Brittany, Support Services manager and certified barre instructor, for a workout that focuses on low-impact,... more
Join Brittany, Support Services manager and certified barre instructor, for a workout that focuses on low-impact, high intensity movements to improve strength, agility and flexibility for every body.

Fri, Jan 05, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room C
Madison will teach participants to make an upcycled embroidery hoop wreath using flannel.

Fri, Jan 05, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Youth Program Room
Come play D&D each Friday afternoon at 3:30 p.m. This is open to teens in grades 6-12, and is limited to 7 players.

Sat, Jan 06, All day
All Branches
Craft in the Cortex by creating a polar bear craft while supplies last.

Latest News from Your Library

 Winter Reading

Don't Flurry, Be Happy!

  Don't flurry, be happy! Beginning December 18, youth and adults may stop by either library branch to pick up their Winter Reading materials. Adults will be given a bookmark to track their minutes read and once completed return it to the library to pick up your KPL mug! All participants will be awarded a prize for their first completed bookmark. Every completed bookmark counts as an entry for one of our grand prizes - so complete multiple bookmarks to increase your chances of winning! Adults have the chance to win a Roomba, Airpods or an Apple Watch.
  The Youth Department is trying something new this year. Stop by the Youth Department to pick up your board game and find out how to win prizes. Youth can earn up to six prizes and enter into the grand prize drawings unlimited times. Some of our grand prizes are Magentic Block sets, Dino Blasters, a Dino-themed projector and more! Stop in either library branch begining December 18 to pick up everything you need to participate!

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Thank you to our READ Donors!

The last time we conducted our READ (Reading, Eduction and Discovery) fundraising campaign was back in 2020. Then, we began the letter to supporters with “The Kendallville Public Library is engaging with the community like never before.” Little did we know then how even more true that would be now!

Every day we strive to bring new initiatives to our community to improve the quality of life for those around us. We’re partnering with local organizations to deepen the impact we have on the people we serve. We live here, we work here, and we are doing all we can to help the area thrive.

Our donors have recognized the work we are doing, and really came through this year. So far we have received donations totalling $3,175 earmarked to a variety of programs at the Kendallville Public Library. THANK YOU!

Here is a list of our donors to date and what they have funded:

Kendallville Open Donation

Alum-Elec Structures/
     Quick Tanks

Butler CPA

ELD Orthodontics

Emerick Diggins & Zabona

Farmers & Merchants Bank

Jones Family Dental

Lake City Bank

Paradise Time Service, Inc.

R&L Tax Service

State Farm - Don Gura

Limberlost Open Donation

Caroline's Cottage Cottons

DeMuyt Masonry, Inc.

Farmers State Bank

Rome City Chamber

Library of Things Collection

Freedom Academy

Materials and Supplies

Max Platt Ford Lincoln

Crafter's Boutique

You can make a donation online now via PayPal (no account required) at https://kplib.org/DonateNow.

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Take a Trip to the ACD Museum!

In addition to passes to Science Central and the Botanical Conservatory, KPL has added a Family Pass to the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum in Auburn. This pass is good for up to 2 adults at the same address and their dependent children.

In the museum, most of the cars are drivable and many are in carefully-restored condition.  The museum has a state-of-the-art Collections Conservation Center that was completed in 2015 to support the care and preservation of this priceless collection.

Plan your visit at https://automobilemuseum.org/ and reserve the pass here.

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Community Cookbook Available Online

Looking for something fancy like Beef Wellington? Or how about something simple like air fried veggies?

Find it all in the Kendallville Public Library's 2021 Community Cookbook! You'll find dozens of recipes in the categories of Appetizers and Snacks, Soups, Salads, Pasta, Beef, Chicken, Seafood, and Desserts. The recipes were submitted by folks all around the community...some who love to cook, and some who have recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation.

You'll notice an icon on some recipes that indicates there's an item from KPL's Library of Things that you can use! Sometimes it's an air fryer, an Instant Pot, silicone models, cookie cutters and more.

You can pick up a paper copy in the library, or download it here.

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Looking for a Notary? Look no further!

The Kendallville Public Library now has Notary Service available.

A Notary Public is an individual commissioned by the State of Indiana to serve as an impartial witness and fraud deterrent for legally significant documents such as property deeds, marriage licenses and adoption papers. Notaries defer fraud by verifying individuals’ identity and ensuring that all parties understand the contents of the documents they sign.

Schedule an appointment with Notary Michelle Herron by calling 343-2010 or emailing her at mherron@kendallvillelibrary.org. There is no cost for this service.

Michelle Herron is not an attorney licensed to practice law in Indiana. She is not allowed to draft legal records, give advice on legal matters, including immigration or charge a fee for these activities.

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Library, State Offer Rosetta Stone

You can start to learn up to 30 different languages - for free - through INSPIRE, Indiana's Virtual Library. The Indiana State Library has teamed up with Rosetta Stone to offer the basic course in the language of your choice. You can access INSPIRE through KPL's website at www.kendallvillelibrary.org. Click on INSPIRE under Online Resources.

Check out the how-to video on KPL Connect (http://bit.ly/KPLRosettaStone) and we'll show you exactly how to access Rosetta Stone Level 1.

If your IP is recognized as being inside the state, you will be able to access INSPIRE instantly. If your IP is not recognized, you will be asked to create a free account. If you have any issues accessing Rosetta Stone or INSPIRE, please contact INSPIRE@library.in.gov