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Upcoming Events
Mon, Jun 05, All day
All Branches
Make a Father's Day project.

Mon, Jun 05, All day
All Branches
Stop by the libraries to create a 3-d paper fish.

Mon, Jun 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms A&B
Join us each Monday to learn about a country. We'll sample foods and crafts from that country.
Registration is now closed

Canceled
Mon, Jun 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
Limberlost Branch
Come enjoy a story, craft, and sing and dance and play with us!

Mon, Jun 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Youth Program Room
Teens are invited to the first meeting of the new Cricut Club. At each meeting we'll design and create something on... more
Teens are invited to the first meeting of the new Cricut Club. At each meeting we'll design and create something on the Cricut. This month we'll be making a Greek laurel wreath.

Mon, Jun 05, 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, Jun 06, All day
All Branches
Make a Father's Day project.

Tue, Jun 06, 9:00am - 10:00am
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Learn to make mason jar parfaits.

Tue, Jun 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Limberlost Branch
Join Brittany, Support Services manager, and certified yoga teacher, for an all-levels Flow Yoga class.

Tue, Jun 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms D&E (Children's Event)
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more!

Tue, Jun 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Limberlost Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join us each Tuesday to learn about a country. We'll sample foods and crafts from that country.

Tue, Jun 06, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms C&D
Join Dawn for this cardio workout.

Tue, Jun 06, 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, Jun 07, All day
All Branches
Make a Father's Day project.

Wed, Jun 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Learn to make a design using the cricut.
This event is full

Wed, Jun 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kendallville Public Library
Join KPL for a magic show. This event is open to all ages. Please have an adult with each group of children.

Thu, Jun 08, All day
All Branches
Make a Father's Day project.

Thu, Jun 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Youth Program Room
We'll be making some delicious Greek pancakes.

Thu, Jun 08, 6:00pm - 7:25pm
Kendallville Public Library
Join Andrea for a fun-filled hour of BINGO!

Thu, Jun 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room E
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more!

Fri, Jun 09, All day
All Branches
Make a Father's Day project.

Fri, Jun 09, 9:30am - 10:20am
All Branches
Activities at Orchard Pointe.

Fri, Jun 09, 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, Jun 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join Madison for a fun-filled hour of BINGO!

Fri, Jun 09, 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, Jun 10, All day
All Branches
Make a Father's Day project.

Mon, Jun 12, All day
All Branches
Make a Father's Day project.

Mon, Jun 12, All day
Limberlost Branch
Patrons 13 and up can stop in and try out the Oculus.

Mon, Jun 12, All day
All Branches
Stop by the libraries to create your own paper windmills.

Mon, Jun 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms A&B
Join us each Monday to learn about a country. We'll sample foods and crafts from that country.

Mon, Jun 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Come enjoy a story, craft, and sing and dance and play with us!

Mon, Jun 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Youth Program Room
We'll be making this delicious Indian fusion dessert and then taste testing it.

Mon, Jun 12, 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, Jun 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room 4
Registrants must have taken a previous tangling class.

Tue, Jun 13, All day
All Branches
Make a Father's Day project.

Tue, Jun 13, All day
Limberlost Branch
Patrons 13 and up can stop in and try out the Oculus.

Tue, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms D&E (Children's Event)
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more!

Tue, Jun 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us each Tuesday to learn about a country. We'll sample foods and crafts from that country.

Tue, Jun 13, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room D
Join Dawn for this cardio workout.

Tue, Jun 13, 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, Jun 14, All day
All Branches
Make a Father's Day project.

Wed, Jun 14, All day
All Branches
Write a postcard from Kendallville.

Wed, Jun 14, All day
Limberlost Branch
Patrons 13 and up can stop in and try out the Oculus.

Wed, Jun 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms C&D
Roz Puppets will be here to share the story of the Frog Prince and his adventure.

Wed, Jun 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kendallville Public Library
Learn to make origami butterflies with Madison.

Thu, Jun 15, All day
All Branches
Write a postcard from Kendallville.

Thu, Jun 15, All day
Limberlost Branch
Patrons 13 and up can stop in and try out the Oculus.

Thu, Jun 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Make delicious Banana Sushi!

Thu, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms D&E (Children's Event)
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more!

Fri, Jun 16, All day
All Branches
Write a postcard from Kendallville.

Fri, Jun 16, All day
Limberlost Branch
Patrons 13 and up can stop in and try out the Oculus.

Fri, Jun 16, 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, Jun 16, 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, Jun 17, All day
All Branches
Write a postcard from Kendallville.

Sat, Jun 17, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms C&D
Jim will share letters. A light lunch is provided. Registration is required.

Mon, Jun 19, All day
All Branches
Write a postcard from Kendallville.

Mon, Jun 19, All day
All Branches
Stop by the libraries to create a cupcake liner dragon.

Mon, Jun 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms A&B
Join us each Monday to learn about a country. We'll sample foods and crafts from that country.

Mon, Jun 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Come enjoy a story, craft, and sing and dance and play with us!

Mon, Jun 19, All day
Kendallville Public Library
Join Brittany and Leah for a walk around Bixler. Meet at the adult desk to sign a waiver.

Mon, Jun 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room D
Join us for yoga and activities.

Mon, Jun 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Youth Program Room
Teens are invited the first meeting of our new Book Buffet group. At each meet up we'll look at some of the new... more
Teens are invited the first meeting of our new Book Buffet group. At each meet up we'll look at some of the new books in the teen collection, and talk about what we're reading.

Mon, Jun 19, 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, Jun 20, All day
All Branches
Write a postcard from Kendallville.

Tue, Jun 20, 9:00am - 10:00am
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Learn to make egg cups before Brittany's exercise class.

Tue, Jun 20, 10:00am - 10:30am
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, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms D&E (Children's Event)
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more!

Tue, Jun 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Limberlost Branch - Small Meeting Room
Join us each Tuesday to learn about a country. We'll sample foods and crafts from that country.

Tue, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:25pm
Kendallville Public Library - Art Gallery,Room C
Learn to make baklava with Grace.
This event is full

Tue, Jun 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms C&D
Join Dawn for this cardio workout.

Tue, Jun 20, 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, Jun 21, All day
All Branches
Write a postcard from Kendallville.

Wed, Jun 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Paint a watering can out of a wine bottle.

Wed, Jun 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Kendallville Public Library - Art Gallery
Join us for a bubble extravaganza. We'll blow bubbles, step into bubbles and play with foam bubbles. We'll meet... more
Join us for a bubble extravaganza. We'll blow bubbles, step into bubbles and play with foam bubbles. We'll meet outside in the park area. If the weather is bad we'll meet in the art gallery.

Wed, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room C,Art Gallery
Join Brittany and Leah for soup and to discuss Hello Beautiful

Wed, Jun 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room C
Join Madison to paint a koi fish.

Thu, Jun 22, All day
All Branches
Write a postcard from Kendallville.

Thu, Jun 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Movie, Snacks, Popcorn!

Thu, Jun 22, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Youth Program Room
We'll eat a traditional Japanese snack and then create a carpe shaped wind sock.

Thu, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room C
Join Andrea for a fun-filled hour of BINGO!

Canceled
Thu, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kendallville Public Library
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more!

Fri, Jun 23, All day
All Branches
Write a postcard from Kendallville.

Fri, Jun 23, 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, Jun 23, 1:00pm - 3:20pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room C
Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants is 1 hour and 59 minutes long.

Fri, Jun 23, 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, Jun 24, All day
All Branches
Write a postcard from Kendallville.

Sat, Jun 24, 10:30am - 11:15am
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Kevin Wilson, with Abracadabra Magic, will be here to share the wonder of magic.

Mon, Jun 26, All day
Kendallville Public Library
Make patriotic bubble wands in this drop in program.

Mon, Jun 26, All day
All Branches
Stop by the libraries to create a 4th of July themed necklace.

Mon, Jun 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms A&B
Join us each Monday to learn about a country. We'll sample foods and crafts from that country.

Mon, Jun 26, 10:00am - 11:00am
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Come enjoy a story, craft, and sing and dance and play with us!

Mon, Jun 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Kendallville Public Library - Teen Area
Kids of all ages are invited to practice their reading skills with Sunny Boy, a therapy dog.

Mon, Jun 26, 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, Jun 27, All day
Kendallville Public Library
Make patriotic bubble wands in this drop in program.

Tue, Jun 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms D&E (Children's Event)
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more!

Tue, Jun 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Join us each Tuesday to learn about a country. We'll sample foods and crafts from that country.

Tue, Jun 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Limberlost Branch
Kids of all ages are invited to practice their reading skills with Sunny Boy, a therapy dog.

Tue, Jun 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Learn to make origami with Grace.

Tue, Jun 27, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms C&D
Join Dawn for this cardio workout.

Tue, Jun 27, 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, Jun 28, All day
Kendallville Public Library
Make patriotic bubble wands in this drop in program.

Wed, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room D
Learn to make campfire kindling cakes.

Wed, Jun 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room A,Room B
Join us for some play doh activities and fun.

Wed, Jun 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kendallville Public Library
Learn to make a vacation photo jar.

Thu, Jun 29, All day
Kendallville Public Library
Make patriotic bubble wands in this drop in program.

Thu, Jun 29, 1:00pm - 3:20pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room C,Room D
Join us for snacks and scripts as we enjoy this classic for all ages.

Thu, Jun 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Make your own salt art.

Thu, Jun 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kendallville Public Library
We'll create Australian petroglyphs and then have an Australian snack.

Thu, Jun 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms D&E (Children's Event)
Join us for stories, crafts, activities and more!

Fri, Jun 30, All day
Kendallville Public Library
Make patriotic bubble wands in this drop in program.

Fri, Jun 30, 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, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room C
Join Madison for Bingo

Fri, Jun 30, 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, Jul 01, All day
Kendallville Public Library
Make patriotic bubble wands in this drop in program.

Mon, Jul 03, All day
Kendallville Public Library
Make patriotic bubble wands in this drop in program.

Mon, Jul 03, All day
Kendallville Public Library
Stop by the libraries to create some kindness rocks to keep and share.

Mon, Jul 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Kendallville Public Library - Rooms A&B
Join us each Monday to learn about a country. We'll sample foods and crafts from that country.

Mon, Jul 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
Limberlost Branch - Large Meeting Room
Come and craft, sing, dance, play and hear a good story.

Mon, Jul 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Youth Program Room
Teens are invited to our Cricut Club. At each meeting we'll design and create something on the Cricut.

Mon, Jul 03, 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.

Wed, Jul 05, All day
All Branches
Make travel coasters.

Wed, Jul 05, All day
All Branches
Craft in the Cortex by creating -- while supplies last.

Wed, Jul 05, 9:00am - 6:00pm
All Branches
Stop by the libraries to create your own paper fireworks.

Wed, Jul 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Kendallville Public Library - Room C
Make a zen garden with Madison.

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