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Upcoming Events
Fri, Mar 24, All day
All Branches
Make a friendship bracelet.

Fri, Mar 24, 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.
Registration is now closed

Fri, Mar 24, 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.
Registration is now closed

Fri, Mar 24, 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 10 players.
Registration is now closed

Fri, Mar 24, 8:00pm - 11:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms C&D
Beth Gaff and Katie Anderson, local ghost hunters, will be here to share their knowledge of ghost investigations.... more
Beth Gaff and Katie Anderson, local ghost hunters, will be here to share their knowledge of ghost investigations. This program will take place from 8:00 pm Friday night to 1:00 am Saturday morning.
Registration is now closed

Sat, Mar 25, All day
All Branches
Make a friendship bracelet.

Mon, Mar 27, All day
All Branches
Make a friendship bracelet.

Mon, Mar 27, All day
All Branches
Stop by the libraries to create your own popsicle stick butterfly. This will be set up in the activity room. This... more
Stop by the libraries to create your own popsicle stick butterfly. This will be set up in the activity room. This will also be set up at the Limberlost branch.

Mon, Mar 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
COME READ, SING, DANCE, PLAY, and CREATE WITH US!

Mon, Mar 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room D
Join Brittany, Support Services manager, and certified yoga teacher, for an all-levels Flow Yoga class.

Tue, Mar 28, All day
All Branches
Make a friendship bracelet.

Tue, Mar 28, All day
Kendallville Public Library
Stop by the program room, anytime today and play some board games and snack on popcorn.

Tue, Mar 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms D&E (Children's Event)
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more!

Tue, Mar 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Youth Program Room
Come play D&D each Tuesday afternoon at 5:30 p.m. This is open to teens in grades 6-12, and is limited to 10 players.

Wed, Mar 29, All day
All Branches
Make a friendship bracelet.

Wed, Mar 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
All Branches
Join us at Murphy's Townhouse to make a spring scented candle. This event will be held at 226 S. Park Avenue. ... more
Join us at Murphy's Townhouse to make a spring scented candle. This event will be held at 226 S. Park Avenue. Please park at the library and walk over.
This event is full

Wed, Mar 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms A&B
Kids of all ages are invited to design and create their own frisbees.

Wed, Mar 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kendallville Public Library
Join Madison for a fun evening of Bingo.

Thu, Mar 30, All day
All Branches
Make a friendship bracelet.

Thu, Mar 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Limberlost Branch
Leprechaun Slime

Thu, Mar 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kendallville Public Library
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Meets in rooms D and E.

Fri, Mar 31, All day
All Branches
Make a friendship bracelet.

Canceled
Fri, Mar 31, 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.

Canceled
Fri, Mar 31, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kendallville Public Library
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 10 players.

Sat, Apr 01, All day
All Branches
Make a paper umbrella.

Mon, Apr 03, All day
All Branches
Make a paper umbrella.

Mon, Apr 03, All day
Kendallville Public Library
Stop by the libraries to do some egg weaving.

Mon, Apr 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more!

Mon, Apr 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room A,Room B
Homeschoolers of all ages are invited to join us for a hands on learning activity. This month we will design and... more
Homeschoolers of all ages are invited to join us for a hands on learning activity. This month we will design and test out paper rockets on a special, air powered rocket launcher.

Mon, Apr 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room D
Join Brittany, Support Services manager, and certified yoga teacher, for an all-levels Flow Yoga class.

Tue, Apr 04, All day
All Branches
Make a paper umbrella.

Tue, Apr 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms D&E (Children's Event)
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more!

Tue, Apr 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kendallville Public Library
Learn some Cricut Basics with Grace
This event is full

Tue, Apr 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Youth Program Room
Kids in grades k-5 are invited to create flowers using recycled plastic.

Tue, Apr 04, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms C&D
Join Dawn for this cardio workout.

Tue, Apr 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Youth Program Room
Come play D&D each Tuesday afternoon at 5:30 p.m. This is open to teens in grades 6-12, and is limited to 10 players.

Wed, Apr 05, All day
All Branches
Make a paper umbrella.

Wed, Apr 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room D
Join Director Mindy Patterson for a step by step paint party.

Thu, Apr 06, All day
All Branches
Make a paper umbrella.

Thu, Apr 06, 9:00am - 6:00pm
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Create a cool Bunny Tail Picture!

Thu, Apr 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Kendallville Public Library
Build your own healthy banana split at this Banana Split Bar.

Thu, Apr 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Youth Program Room
We'll make some curry and eat it with naan bread.

Thu, Apr 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kendallville Public Library
Join Matt for a fun-filled hour of BINGO!

Thu, Apr 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kendallville Public Library
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Takes place in Rooms D and E.

Sat, Apr 08, All day
All Branches
Make a paper umbrella.

Mon, Apr 10, All day
All Branches
Make a handprint lily

Mon, Apr 10, All day
All Branches
Stop by the libraries to create some paper peeps.

Mon, Apr 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more!

Mon, Apr 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room D
Join Brittany, Support Services manager, and certified yoga teacher, for an all-levels Flow Yoga class.

Mon, Apr 10, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room 4
Zentangle- Must have taken a Zentangle class. Please bring gel pens or colored pencils if you have them.

Tue, Apr 11, All day
All Branches
Make a handprint lily

Tue, Apr 11, 10:00am - 11:00am
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join Brittany, Support Services manager, and certified yoga teacher, for an all-levels Flow Yoga class.

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

Tue, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room C,Art Gallery
Join Grace to make this delicious treat.
This event is full

Tue, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Youth Program Room
Kids in grades k-5 are invited to design and create paper rockets. Then we'll test them out on the library's rocket... more
Kids in grades k-5 are invited to design and create paper rockets. Then we'll test them out on the library's rocket launcher.

Tue, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Teen Area
Kids of all ages are invited to practice their reading skills with Sunny Boy, a therapy dog.

Tue, Apr 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room D
Join Dawn for this cardio workout.

Tue, Apr 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Youth Program Room
Come play D&D each Tuesday afternoon at 5:30 p.m. This is open to teens in grades 6-12, and is limited to 10 players.

Wed, Apr 12, All day
All Branches
Make a handprint lily

Wed, Apr 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kendallville Public Library
Join us for a spring walk.

Wed, Apr 12, 5:30pm - 7:35pm
Kendallville Public Library
Join us to watch The Art of Racing in the Rain. This movie is 2 hours and 3 minutes long.

Thu, Apr 13, All day
All Branches
Make a handprint lily

Thu, Apr 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Art Gallery
Learn various ways to cut and cook with fruits. This is open to ages 6 and up with an adult present for each group.

Thu, Apr 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Limberlost Branch
Let's Play Bingo

Thu, Apr 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Youth Program Room
We'll learn how to create some decorative embroidery that will beautify everyday items.

Thu, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kendallville Public Library
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Takes place in Rooms D and E.

Thu, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kendallville Public Library
Join KPL for Euchre. Please sign up with a pair so we can make sure to have an even number of players.

Fri, Apr 14, All day
All Branches
Make a handprint lily

Fri, Apr 14, 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, Apr 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join Leah for a fun-filled hour of BINGO!

Fri, Apr 14, 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 10 players.

Sat, Apr 15, All day
All Branches
Make a handprint lily

Mon, Apr 17, All day
All Branches
Make a handprint lily

Mon, Apr 17, All day
All Branches
Stop by the libraries to create an egg wreath.

Mon, Apr 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more!

Mon, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms C&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.

Mon, Apr 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room D
Join Brittany, Support Services manager, and certified yoga teacher, for an all-levels Flow Yoga class.

Tue, Apr 18, All day
All Branches
Make a handprint lily

Tue, Apr 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms D&E (Children's Event)
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more!

Tue, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Art Gallery,Room C
Learn some baking basics with Grace. This month, we will be learning how to make a pie crust.

Tue, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kendallville Public Library - Youth Program Room
Kids in grades k-5 are invited to come and create star crunch cookies.

Tue, Apr 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms C&D
Join Dawn for this cardio workout.

Tue, Apr 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Youth Program Room
Come play D&D each Tuesday afternoon at 5:30 p.m. This is open to teens in grades 6-12, and is limited to 10 players.

Wed, Apr 19, All day
All Branches
Make a handprint lily

Wed, Apr 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room C
Join Leah and Brittany to discuss "I'm Glad My Mom Died"

Wed, Apr 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kendallville Public Library
Paint a butterfly scene with Madison.

Thu, Apr 20, All day
All Branches
Make a handprint lily

Thu, Apr 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Decorate and Eat Delicious Easter Cookies!

Fri, Apr 21, All day
All Branches
Make a handprint lily

Fri, Apr 21, 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, Apr 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kendallville Public Library
Join Madison for a fun-filled hour of BINGO!

Fri, Apr 21, 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 10 players.

Sat, Apr 22, All day
All Branches
Make a handprint lily

Latest News from Your Library

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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 2019. 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
AMI Investment Management
Black & Ramer Insurance
Dependable Metal Treating
Farmers & Merchants Bank
Flint & Walling
Freedom Academy
Jansen Family Dentistry
Lakeside Book Company
Noble REMC
Phoenix Office Machines
Tri Kappa - Gamma Xi

Limberlost Open Donation
Rome City American Legion Auxiliary Post 381

KPL Fish Tank 
Jansen Chiropractic Office
Jansen Law
Dr. Thomas Koerner
Lewger Machine and Tool
Olive B. Cole Foundation
Stewart, Brimner, Peters & Lear
Your Dogs Best Friend

Library of Things Collection
Max Platt Ford Lincoln Inc.

Library on the Road Adult Field Trips
S&S Travel, Inc.

Summer Reading for Youth
State Farm Insurance
Don Gura

Citizen Science: Birdwatching
Kendallville Rural King Supply, Inc.

Children's Play Area
Blended Energy

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