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After School Explorers - Card Games, Board Games & Puzzles
2026-01-06 16:00:00 2026-01-06 16:45:00 America/New_York After School Explorers - Card Games, Board Games & Puzzles Kendallville Public Library - Room D

Tuesday, January 06
4:00pm - 4:45pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-06 16:00:00 2026-01-06 16:45:00 America/New_York After School Explorers - Card Games, Board Games & Puzzles Kids in grades K-5 are invited to join us for a 45 minute play date where we play card games and puzzles. You can also bring your favorite games in to share! Kendallville Public Library - Room D

Kids in grades K-5 are invited to join us for a 45 minute play date where we play card games and puzzles. You can also bring your favorite games in to share!

This program is intended for kids in grades K-5. In an effort to be courteous to our patrons and waitlisted registrants:

  • Register all attendees
  • Please arrive prior to the program’s start time.  Registering for a program will not hold your seat after the program’s designated start time
  • If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration online or by calling 260-343-2010

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

EVENT TYPE: | Games & Recreation |

TAGS: | gradeschool | explorers | afterschool |

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Make it with Leah - Disney Diamond Art
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Kendallville Public Library
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Barre with Brittany
Fri, Jan 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Kendallville Public Library - Room D
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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.
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Fri, Jan 02, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room C
Join Leah J. for a fun-filled hour of BINGO!
Winter Reading - Hibernate with a Good Book
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Q-Tip Snowflake - To Go Craft
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Preschool Storytime
Mon, Jan 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms D&E (Children's Event)
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Preschool Storytime - Orange Township Fire Department
Mon, Jan 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Outreach to Orchard Pointe - with Leah J.
Mon, Jan 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
All Branches
Kendallville Public Library visits Orchard Pointe for crafts, activities, or games.
Homeschool Adventures - Big Blue Blocks
Mon, Jan 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 be using our... more
Homeschoolers of all ages are invited to join us for a hands on learning activity. This month we'll be using our imaginations and creativity using our big, blue, foam blocks.
Yoga with Brittany
Mon, Jan 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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 Katie - Polar Pens
Mon, Jan 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room C
Katie will teach participants how to make a beaded pen for writing.
Winter Reading - Hibernate with a Good Book
Tue, Jan 06, All day
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Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jan 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 - at the Orange Township Fire Department
Tue, Jan 06, 10:15am - 10:45am
Off-Site
Join Brittany, Assistant Director and certified barre instructor, for a workout that focuses on low-impact, high... more
Join Brittany, Assistant Director and certified barre instructor, for a workout that focuses on low-impact, high intensity movements to improve strength, agility and flexibility for every body.
Yoga with Brittany - at the Orange Township Fire Department
Tue, Jan 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off-Site
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, Jan 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.
Limberlost Book Club - Hold Strong by Robert Dugoni
Tue, Jan 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off-Site
Join Brittany and Leah D. to discuss Hold Strong by Robert Dugoni.
After School Explorers - Card Games, Board Games & Puzzles
Tue, Jan 06, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room D
Kids in grades K-5 are invited to join us for a 45 minute play date where we play card games and puzzles. You can... more
Kids in grades K-5 are invited to join us for a 45 minute play date where we play card games and puzzles. You can also bring your favorite games in to share!
Anime Club
Tue, Jan 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room D
Join our anime club as we watch anime, read manga, draw, and more.
Make it with Leah J - Beaded phone or e-reader strap
Tue, Jan 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room C
Leah will guide participants to make a beaded phone or e-reader strap.
Winter Reading - Hibernate with a Good Book
Wed, Jan 07, All day
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Make it with Leah - Beaded phone or e-reader strap
Wed, Jan 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kendallville Public Library - Room C
Leah will guide participants to make a beaded phone or e-reader strap.
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Thu, Jan 08, All day
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YMCA Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jan 08, 8:30am - 10:30am
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Thu, Jan 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Limberlost Branch
Create puzzle piece art.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jan 08, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms D&E (Children's Event)
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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.
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Fri, Jan 09, All day
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Clothes Pin Snowman
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Preschool Storytime
Mon, Jan 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.
Make it with Katie - Boho Diamond Art
Mon, Jan 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room 4
Katie will teach participants how to make a boho diamond art coaster.
Yoga with Brittany
Mon, Jan 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Winter Reading - Hibernate with a Good Book
Tue, Jan 13, All day
All Branches
Attend programs and read during winter reading.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jan 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.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jan 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.
Doggy Tales
Tue, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kendallville Public Library - Children's Toy Area
Kids of all ages are invited to practice their reading skills with Sunny Boy, a therapy dog.
After School Explorers - Hot Cocoa Bar
Tue, Jan 13, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kendallville Public Library - Art Gallery
Kids in grades K-5 are invited to join us for a warm hot chocolate with select toppings.
Anime Club
Tue, Jan 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room D
Join our anime club as we watch anime, read manga, draw, and more.
Interactive TV Bingo - with Leah J.
Tue, Jan 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kendallville Public Library
Leah J. will show an older tv show and then when participants hear or see items on the bingo sheet, they will mark... more
Leah J. will show an older tv show and then when participants hear or see items on the bingo sheet, they will mark them off. Prizes will be awarded.
Winter Reading - Hibernate with a Good Book
Wed, Jan 14, All day
All Branches
Attend programs and read during winter reading.
Interactive TV Bingo - with Leah J.
Wed, Jan 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kendallville Public Library - Room C
Leah J. will show an older television show. Participants will mark things they see or hear off a bingo sheet and... more
Leah J. will show an older television show. Participants will mark things they see or hear off a bingo sheet and prizes will be awarded.
Kendallville Book Club - The Book Club for Troublesome Women
Wed, Jan 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room C
Join Leah to discuss The Book Club for Troublesome Women.
Winter Reading - Hibernate with a Good Book
Thu, Jan 15, All day
All Branches
Attend programs and read during winter reading.
Avilla Preschool Story time
Thu, Jan 15, 9:30am - 10:00am
Off-Site
Story Time at the Avilla Preschool
Make it with Bethany - Winter Magnets
Thu, Jan 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room C
Join Bethany to make a winter magnet.
Cookie Decorating
Thu, Jan 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Limberlost Branch
We'll be decorating some delicious cookies.
Little Learners Playdate
Thu, Jan 15, 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.
Winter Reading - Hibernate with a Good Book
Fri, Jan 16, All day
All Branches
Attend programs and read during winter reading.
Little Learners Playdate
Fri, Jan 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, Jan 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.
BINGO - with Leah J.
Fri, Jan 16, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room C
Join Leah J. for a fun-filled hour of BINGO!
Winter Reading - Hibernate with a Good Book
Sat, Jan 17, All day
All Branches
Attend programs and read during winter reading.
Make it with Katie - Adopt a Winter Animal
Sat, Jan 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kendallville Public Library - Room C
Katie will teach participants how to make a fun pet adoption craft for participants of all ages.
Handprint Penguin - To Go Craft
Mon, Jan 19, All day
All Branches
Stop by the libraries to pick up a handprint penguin craft to make at home.
Winter Reading - Hibernate with a Good Book
Mon, Jan 19, All day
All Branches
Attend programs and read during winter reading.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Jan 19, 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.
Preschool Storytime - Orange Township Fire Department
Mon, Jan 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Off-Site
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 Bethany - Bird Food Mix
Mon, Jan 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room C
Join Bethany to learn to make bird food and take home a homemade bird feeder.
Game Night - For Teens
Mon, Jan 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room C
Join us in playing games and hanging out!
Yoga with Brittany
Mon, Jan 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
Winter Reading - Hibernate with a Good Book
Tue, Jan 20, All day
All Branches
Attend programs and read during winter reading.
Preschool Storytime
Tue, Jan 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kendallville Public Library - Room E
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 - at the Orange Township Fire Department
Tue, Jan 20, 10:15am - 10:45am
Off-Site
Join Brittany, Assistant Director and certified barre instructor, for a workout that focuses on low-impact, high... more
Join Brittany, Assistant Director and certified barre instructor, for a workout that focuses on low-impact, high intensity movements to improve strength, agility and flexibility for every body.
Red Cross Blood Drive - at KPL
Tue, Jan 20, 10:30am - 3:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room C
Sign up via the Red Cross to donate blood.
Yoga with Brittany - at the Orange Township Fire Department
Tue, Jan 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Off-Site
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, Jan 20, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room E
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 Leah - Winter False Flower Arranging-at OTFD
Tue, Jan 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Off-Site
Leah will guide participants to make a floral arrangement that will last all winter.
After School Explorers - Doily Snowman Craft
Tue, Jan 20, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room D
Kids in grades K-5 are invited to join us for a doily snowman craft. All materials provided.
Anime Club
Tue, Jan 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room D
Join our anime club as we watch anime, read manga, draw, and more.
Leah and Leah Book Club. - with Leah and Leah
Tue, Jan 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room C
Join Leah and Leah to discuss The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau
Winter Reading - Hibernate with a Good Book
Wed, Jan 21, All day
All Branches
Attend programs and read during winter reading.
Outreach to Atz Place - with Leah J.
Wed, Jan 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
All Branches
KPL will visit Atz Place for activities.
Winter Reading - Hibernate with a Good Book
Thu, Jan 22, All day
All Branches
Attend programs and read during winter reading.
Preschool Storytime
Thu, Jan 22, 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.
Winter Reading - Hibernate with a Good Book
Fri, Jan 23, All day
All Branches
Attend programs and read during winter reading.
Little Learners Playdate
Fri, Jan 23, 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.
Winter Reading - Hibernate with a Good Book
Sat, Jan 24, All day
All Branches
Attend programs and read during winter reading.
Shredded Paper Polar Bear - To Go Craft
Mon, Jan 26, All day
All Branches
Stop by the libraries to pick up a shredded polar bear craft to make at home.
Winter Reading - Hibernate with a Good Book
Mon, Jan 26, All day
All Branches
Attend programs and read during winter reading.
Preschool Storytime
Mon, Jan 26, 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.
Preschool Storytime - Orange Township Fire Department
Mon, Jan 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Off-Site
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.
Painted Coasters - Teen Craft
Mon, Jan 26, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room C
Come to the Kendallville Library to paint some coasters!
Make it with Katie - Cozy Coloring and Cocoa
Mon, Jan 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room 4
Katie will facilitate a coloring class with hot cocoa.
Yoga with Brittany
Mon, Jan 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.
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