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Crafternoon with Kids

Backpack Buddies
2024-07-23 16:00:00 2024-07-23 17:00:00 America/New_York Crafternoon with Kids Kendallville Public Library -

Tuesday, July 23
4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Get your kids excited for back-to-school with Backpack Buddies - the ultimate craft activity for your kids.

AGE GROUP: | Children (Grades K-5) |

EVENT TYPE: | DIY, Crafting, & How-To |

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Kendallville Public Library
info@kendallvillelibrary.org
Phone: 260-343-2010
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Mon, Sep 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 19 9:00AM to 3:00PM
Sun, Sep 20 Closed
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Completed in 2007, this is the main location for the Kendallville Public Library system.  

Upcoming events

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Little Learners Playdate
Fri, Sep 18, 10:00am - 10:45am
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms D&E (Children's Event)
Our playdate offers a nurturing environment for preschoolers to engage in imaginative play, hands-on activities, and... more
Our playdate offers a nurturing environment for preschoolers to engage in imaginative play, hands-on activities, and social interaction.
Registration is now closed
Barre with Brittany
Fri, Sep 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kendallville Public Library - Room D
Join Brittany, Assistant Director and certified barre instructor, for a 30 minute workout that focuses on... more
Join Brittany, Assistant Director and certified barre instructor, for a 30 minute workout that focuses on low-impact, high intensity movements to improve strength, agility and flexibility.
Registration is now closed
Library on the Road - No Place Like Oz
Fri, Sep 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off-Site
Meet at the Wizard of Oz Museum for a guided tour.
Registration is now closed
Make it with Katie - Rescue a Reptile Party
Sat, Sep 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kendallville Public Library - Room C,Room D
Participants will choose from various reptiles and then make them a habitat.
Cancelled
Coffee Filter Fall Tree
Mon, Sep 21, All day
All Branches
Stop in to pick up supplies to make a fall tree.
Cancelled
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Sep 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kendallville Public Library
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Be sure to register to save your spot. You can register for more... more
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Be sure to register to save your spot. You can register for more than one storytime session at a time.
Cancelled
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Sep 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Limberlost Branch
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Be sure to register to save your spot. You can register for more... more
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Be sure to register to save your spot. You can register for more than one storytime session at a time.
Cancelled
Yoga with Brittany
Mon, Sep 21, 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Kendallville Public Library
Join Brittany, Assistant Director and certified yoga teacher, for an all-levels Flow Yoga class. The class typically... more
Join Brittany, Assistant Director and certified yoga teacher, for an all-levels Flow Yoga class. The class typically lasts for one hour.
Cancelled
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Sep 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kendallville Public Library
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Be sure to register to save your spot. You can register for more... more
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Be sure to register to save your spot. You can register for more than one storytime session at a time.
Cancelled
Barre with Brittany
Tue, Sep 22, 10:15am - 10:45am
Limberlost Branch
Join Brittany, Assistant Director and certified barre instructor, for a 30 minute workout that focuses on... more
Join Brittany, Assistant Director and certified barre instructor, for a 30 minute workout that focuses on low-impact, high intensity movements to improve strength, agility and flexibility.
Cancelled
Yoga with Brittany
Tue, Sep 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Limberlost Branch
Join Brittany, Assistant Director and certified yoga teacher, for an all-levels Flow Yoga class. The class typically... more
Join Brittany, Assistant Director and certified yoga teacher, for an all-levels Flow Yoga class. The class typically lasts for one hour.
Cancelled
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Sep 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Kendallville Public Library
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Be sure to register to save your spot. You can register for more... more
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Be sure to register to save your spot. You can register for more than one storytime session at a time.
Cancelled
After School Explorers - Freestyle with Air Dry Clay
Tue, Sep 22, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kendallville Public Library
Kids in grades K-5 are invited to join us for a evening of creative with air dry clay!
Cancelled
Anime Club
Tue, Sep 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kendallville Public Library
Join our anime club as we watch anime, read manga, draw, and more.
Cancelled
Sensory Friendly Hour
Wed, Sep 23, 8:00am - 9:00am
Kendallville Public Library
Join us for Sensory Friendly Hour, a special time dedicated to creating a calm and welcoming environment for... more
Join us for Sensory Friendly Hour, a special time dedicated to creating a calm and welcoming environment for individuals with sensory sensitivities.
Cancelled
Pigs in a Blanket
Thu, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Limberlost Branch
Join us to make a tasty pig in a blanket.
Cancelled
Little Learners Playdate
Thu, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Kendallville Public Library
Our playdate offers a nurturing environment for preschoolers to engage in imaginative play, hands-on activities, and... more
Our playdate offers a nurturing environment for preschoolers to engage in imaginative play, hands-on activities, and social interaction.
Bead Apple
Mon, Sep 28, All day
All Branches
Stop in to get supplies for a cute apple craft just in time for Apple Festival.
Cancelled
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Sep 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Limberlost Branch
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Be sure to register to save your spot. You can register for more... more
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Be sure to register to save your spot. You can register for more than one storytime session at a time.
Cancelled
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Sep 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kendallville Public Library
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Be sure to register to save your spot. You can register for more... more
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Be sure to register to save your spot. You can register for more than one storytime session at a time.
Yoga with Brittany
Mon, Sep 28, 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room D
Join Brittany, Assistant Director and certified yoga teacher, for an all-levels Flow Yoga class. The class typically... more
Join Brittany, Assistant Director and certified yoga teacher, for an all-levels Flow Yoga class. The class typically lasts for one hour.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Sep 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms D&E (Children's Event)
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Be sure to register to save your spot. You can register for more... more
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Be sure to register to save your spot. You can register for more than one storytime session at a time.
Barre with Brittany
Tue, Sep 29, 10:15am - 10:45am
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join Brittany, Assistant Director and certified barre instructor, for a 30 minute workout that focuses on... more
Join Brittany, Assistant Director and certified barre instructor, for a 30 minute workout that focuses on low-impact, high intensity movements to improve strength, agility and flexibility.
Yoga with Brittany
Tue, Sep 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join Brittany, Assistant Director and certified yoga teacher, for an all-levels Flow Yoga class. The class typically... more
Join Brittany, Assistant Director and certified yoga teacher, for an all-levels Flow Yoga class. The class typically lasts for one hour.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Sep 29, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms D&E (Children's Event)
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Be sure to register to save your spot. You can register for more... more
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Be sure to register to save your spot. You can register for more than one storytime session at a time.
After School Explorers - Heart Day Heart Craft
Tue, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kendallville Public Library - Youth Program Room
Kids in grades K-5 are invited to join us to celebrate national heart day by participating in a heart day craft!
Anime Club
Tue, Sep 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Youth Program Room
Join our anime club as we watch anime, read manga, draw, and more.
Make it with Leah J - Fairy Lantern
Tue, Sep 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Board Room,Room 3,Room D
Leah will guide participants to make a craft.
Sensory Friendly Hour
Wed, Sep 30, 8:00am - 9:00am
Kendallville Public Library
Join us for Sensory Friendly Hour, a special time dedicated to creating a calm and welcoming environment for... more
Join us for Sensory Friendly Hour, a special time dedicated to creating a calm and welcoming environment for individuals with sensory sensitivities.
Make it with Leah J. - Fairy Lantern
Wed, Sep 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kendallville Public Library - Board Room,Room D
Leah will guide participants to make a craft.
This event is full
Make it with Marcy - Fall Animal Wreath
Thu, Oct 01, All day
Kendallville Public Library
Stop in and pick up a craft kit at the adult desk while supplies last.
Bixler Walk - with Leah and Bethany
Thu, Oct 01, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Off-Site
Join Leah and Bethany for a walk around Bixler. Meet at the adult desk to sign a waiver.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms D&E (Children's Event)
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Be sure to register to save your spot. You can register for more... more
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Be sure to register to save your spot. You can register for more than one storytime session at a time.
Make it with Marcy - Fall Animal Wreath
Fri, Oct 02, All day
Kendallville Public Library
Stop in and pick up a craft kit at the adult desk while supplies last.
Little Learners Playdate
Fri, Oct 02, 10:00am - 10:45am
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms D&E (Children's Event)
Our playdate offers a nurturing environment for preschoolers to engage in imaginative play, hands-on activities, and... more
Our playdate offers a nurturing environment for preschoolers to engage in imaginative play, hands-on activities, and social interaction.
Library on the Road - Windmill Museum
Fri, Oct 02, 10:00am - 11:00am
Off-Site
Meet KPL at the Windmill Museum. The library will pay your admission.
Barre with Brittany
Fri, Oct 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kendallville Public Library - Room D
Join Brittany, Assistant Director and certified barre instructor, for a 30 minute workout that focuses on... more
Join Brittany, Assistant Director and certified barre instructor, for a 30 minute workout that focuses on low-impact, high intensity movements to improve strength, agility and flexibility.
Make it with Marcy - Fall Animal Wreath
Sat, Oct 03, All day
Kendallville Public Library
Stop in and pick up a craft kit at the adult desk while supplies last.
Make it with Marcy - Fall Animal Wreath
Mon, Oct 05, All day
Kendallville Public Library
Stop in and pick up a craft kit at the adult desk while supplies last.
Paper Bat
Mon, Oct 05, All day
All Branches
Stop in to pick up supplies to make a cute paper bat.
Storytime - Storytime
Mon, Oct 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Be sure to register to save your spot. You can register for more... more
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Be sure to register to save your spot. You can register for more than one storytime session at a time.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Oct 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms D&E (Children's Event)
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Be sure to register to save your spot. You can register for more... more
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Be sure to register to save your spot. You can register for more than one storytime session at a time.
Homeschool Adventures - Fall Walk and Leaf Science
Mon, Oct 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms C&D
Homeschoolers of all ages are invited to join us for a hands on learning activity. This month we'll learn about the... more
Homeschoolers of all ages are invited to join us for a hands on learning activity. This month we'll learn about the science behind leaves changing color and then go on a fall walk by Bixler lake.
Pumpkin Teen Craft
Mon, Oct 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Youth Program Room
Come and decorate a wooden pumpkin for fall!
Yoga with Brittany
Mon, Oct 05, 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room D
Join Brittany, Assistant Director and certified yoga teacher, for an all-levels Flow Yoga class. The class typically... more
Join Brittany, Assistant Director and certified yoga teacher, for an all-levels Flow Yoga class. The class typically lasts for one hour.
Make it with Marcy - Fall Animal Wreath
Tue, Oct 06, All day
Kendallville Public Library
Stop in and pick up a craft kit at the adult desk while supplies last.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms D&E (Children's Event)
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Be sure to register to save your spot. You can register for more... more
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Be sure to register to save your spot. You can register for more than one storytime session at a time.
Barre with Brittany
Tue, Oct 06, 10:15am - 10:45am
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join Brittany, Assistant Director and certified barre instructor, for a 30 minute workout that focuses on... more
Join Brittany, Assistant Director and certified barre instructor, for a 30 minute workout that focuses on low-impact, high intensity movements to improve strength, agility and flexibility.
Yoga with Brittany
Tue, Oct 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join Brittany, Assistant Director and certified yoga teacher, for an all-levels Flow Yoga class. The class typically... more
Join Brittany, Assistant Director and certified yoga teacher, for an all-levels Flow Yoga class. The class typically lasts for one hour.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 06, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms D&E (Children's Event)
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Be sure to register to save your spot. You can register for more... more
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Be sure to register to save your spot. You can register for more than one storytime session at a time.
Book Club - A Fortune of Sand
Tue, Oct 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join Leah and Brittany to discuss a popular novel.
After School Explorers - Board Games
Tue, Oct 06, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kendallville Public Library - Youth Program Room
Kids in grades K-5 are invited to join us to share and play board games from the library and from home!
Anime Club
Tue, Oct 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room A
Join our anime club as we watch anime, read manga, draw, and more.
Make it with Leah J - Ghost Portrait
Tue, Oct 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room C,Room D
Leah will guide participants to make a craft.
Sensory Friendly Hour
Wed, Oct 07, 8:00am - 9:00am
Kendallville Public Library
Join us for Sensory Friendly Hour, a special time dedicated to creating a calm and welcoming environment for... more
Join us for Sensory Friendly Hour, a special time dedicated to creating a calm and welcoming environment for individuals with sensory sensitivities.
Make it with Leah J. - Ghost Portrait
Wed, Oct 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kendallville Public Library - Room C,Room D
Leah will guide participants to make a craft.
Bixler Walk - with Leah and Bethany
Thu, Oct 08, 11:30am - 12:25pm
Off-Site
Join Leah and Bethany for a walk around Bixler. Meet at the adult desk to sign a waiver.
Spooky Chocolate Ghost Milk Shakes
Thu, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Make a delicious spooky chocolate milk shake.
Little Learners Playdate
Thu, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms D&E (Children's Event)
Our playdate offers a nurturing environment for preschoolers to engage in imaginative play, hands-on activities, and... more
Our playdate offers a nurturing environment for preschoolers to engage in imaginative play, hands-on activities, and social interaction.
Little Learners Playdate
Fri, Oct 09, 10:00am - 10:45am
Kendallville Public Library - Room E
Our playdate offers a nurturing environment for preschoolers to engage in imaginative play, hands-on activities, and... more
Our playdate offers a nurturing environment for preschoolers to engage in imaginative play, hands-on activities, and social interaction.
BINGO - with Leah J
Fri, Oct 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room C,Room D
Join Leah J. for a fun-filled hour of BINGO!
Monster Faces
Mon, Oct 12, All day
All Branches
Stop in to get supplies to make a crazy monster face.
Storytime
Mon, Oct 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Limberlost Branch
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Be sure to register to save your spot. You can register for more... more
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Be sure to register to save your spot. You can register for more than one storytime session at a time.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Oct 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms D&E (Children's Event)
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Be sure to register to save your spot. You can register for more... more
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Be sure to register to save your spot. You can register for more than one storytime session at a time.
Yoga with Brittany
Mon, Oct 12, 5:15pm - 6:15pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room D
Join Brittany, Assistant Director and certified yoga teacher, for an all-levels Flow Yoga class. The class typically... more
Join Brittany, Assistant Director and certified yoga teacher, for an all-levels Flow Yoga class. The class typically lasts for one hour.
Make it with Leah - Charlie Brown Sticker By Number
Tue, Oct 13, 9:00am - 10:00am
Limberlost Branch
Leah will guide participants to make a craft.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms D&E (Children's Event)
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Be sure to register to save your spot. You can register for more... more
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Be sure to register to save your spot. You can register for more than one storytime session at a time.
Barre with Brittany
Tue, Oct 13, 10:15am - 10:45am
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join Brittany, Assistant Director and certified barre instructor, for a 30 minute workout that focuses on... more
Join Brittany, Assistant Director and certified barre instructor, for a 30 minute workout that focuses on low-impact, high intensity movements to improve strength, agility and flexibility.
Yoga with Brittany
Tue, Oct 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join Brittany, Assistant Director and certified yoga teacher, for an all-levels Flow Yoga class. The class typically... more
Join Brittany, Assistant Director and certified yoga teacher, for an all-levels Flow Yoga class. The class typically lasts for one hour.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Oct 13, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms D&E (Children's Event)
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Be sure to register to save your spot. You can register for more... more
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Be sure to register to save your spot. You can register for more than one storytime session at a time.
BINGO - with Leah D
Tue, Oct 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join Leah D. for a fun-filled hour of BINGO!
Doggy Tales
Tue, Oct 13, 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.
After School Explorers - Rock Painting
Tue, Oct 13, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kendallville Public Library - Youth Program Room
Kids in grades K-5 are invited to join us to paint their own rock. Take them home or feel free to hide them around... more
Kids in grades K-5 are invited to join us to paint their own rock. Take them home or feel free to hide them around the library for others to find!
Anime Club
Tue, Oct 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room A
Join our anime club as we watch anime, read manga, draw, and more.
Make it with Leah - Coloring and Dirty Soda
Tue, Oct 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room C,Room D
Leah will guide participants to make a craft.
Sensory Friendly Hour
Wed, Oct 14, 8:00am - 9:00am
Kendallville Public Library
Join us for Sensory Friendly Hour, a special time dedicated to creating a calm and welcoming environment for... more
Join us for Sensory Friendly Hour, a special time dedicated to creating a calm and welcoming environment for individuals with sensory sensitivities.
Make it with Leah J. - Coloring and Dirty Soda
Wed, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kendallville Public Library - Room C,Room D
Leah will guide participants to make a craft.
Book Club - The Final Target
Wed, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room C,Room D
Join Leah and Brittany to discuss a popular novel.
Bixler Walk - with Leah and Bethany
Thu, Oct 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Off-Site
Join Leah and Bethany for a walk around Bixler. Meet at the adult desk to sign a waiver.
Doggy Tales
Thu, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Limberlost Branch
Kids of all ages are invited to practice their reading skills with Sunny Boy, a therapy dog.
Pumpkin Craft
Thu, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Make a pumpkin craft!
DIY Teen Door Hanger
Thu, Oct 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Youth Program Room
Come and decorate a door hanger for your bedroom door. Be creative and use your drawing skills and make a gorgeous... more
Come and decorate a door hanger for your bedroom door. Be creative and use your drawing skills and make a gorgeous image to display or write a message for all to see as they pass your room.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms D&E (Children's Event)
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Be sure to register to save your spot. You can register for more... more
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more! Be sure to register to save your spot. You can register for more than one storytime session at a time.
Little Learners Playdate
Fri, Oct 16, 10:00am - 10:45am
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms D&E (Children's Event)
Our playdate offers a nurturing environment for preschoolers to engage in imaginative play, hands-on activities, and... more
Our playdate offers a nurturing environment for preschoolers to engage in imaginative play, hands-on activities, and social interaction.
Barre with Brittany
Fri, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kendallville Public Library - Room D
Join Brittany, Assistant Director and certified barre instructor, for a 30 minute workout that focuses on... more
Join Brittany, Assistant Director and certified barre instructor, for a 30 minute workout that focuses on low-impact, high intensity movements to improve strength, agility and flexibility.
Make it with Bethany - Jenga Block Scarecrow
Fri, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room C,Room D
Join Bethany to make xxx
Make it with Katie - Pumpkin Duck Decorating
Sat, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kendallville Public Library - Room 4,Room C,Room D
Participants will decorate a pumpkin duck.
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