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Mark's Ark Live Animal Show

Join Mark Kohlhorst and his rescued animal friends!
2025-06-18 10:00:00 2025-06-18 11:00:00 America/New_York Mark's Ark Live Animal Show Mark will bring a variety of live rescued animals for this informative, educational summer reading program NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room

Wednesday, June 18
10:00am - 11:00am

Add to Calendar 2025-06-18 10:00:00 2025-06-18 11:00:00 America/New_York Mark's Ark Live Animal Show Mark will bring a variety of live rescued animals for this informative, educational summer reading program NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room

NCPL Avilla

Wetlands Room

Mark will bring a variety of live rescued animals for this informative, educational summer reading program

Ruffle some feathers, scratch some scales,
pet a tortoise, wag some tails!
Have you ever been to a zoo and said, "I wish I could pet that!"
Well...Look no further. Mark Kohlhorst will be bringing live animals to a library near you!

AGE GROUP: | Family | Children | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading |

NCPL Avilla
avlcirc@myncpl.us
Phone: 260-897-3900
Hours
Mon, May 19 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, May 20 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, May 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, May 22 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 24 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, May 25 Closed
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About the branch

Our Avilla branch is in a park setting that has a meeting room on the main level that can be reserved.

Upcoming events

Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Tue, May 20, 9:30am - 10:30am
NCPL Albion - Activity Room (NCPL Albion)
This program features stories, songs, art projects, sensory and play activities for children ages 2-6.
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Tue, May 20, 10:45am - 11:45am
NCPL Albion - Activity Room (NCPL Albion)
This program features stories, songs, art projects, sensory and play activities for children ages 2-6.
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Tue, May 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NCPL Albion - Activity Room (NCPL Albion)
This program features stories, songs, art projects, sensory and play activities for children ages 2-6.
Storytime at the Park - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Wed, May 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Cromwell Park - 111 Park Street, Cromwell In 46732
This program features stories, songs, art projects, sensory and play activities for children ages 2-6.
Grandparent's Day Storytime @ Cromwell Park
Wed, May 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Cromwell Park - 111 Park Street, Cromwell In 46732
Invite your grandparent or grandfriend to attend storytime with you! We will have snacks and crafts to do with your special guests.
Pound Exercise
Wed, May 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
Dawn O'Bran will be here to instruct this unique and fun workout!
Thursdays in the Teen Lounge
Thu, May 22, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
NCPL Albion - The Teen Lounge
Ages 10-18 are invited to join us in the Teen Lounge over the summer to enjoy crafts, snacks, and games every Thursday evening throughout the summer!
Cromwell Craft Club
Thu, May 22, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
NCPL Cromwell
Join us for this fun and free craft!
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Fri, May 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
NCPL Albion - Activity Room (NCPL Albion)
This program features stories, songs, art projects, sensory and play activities for children ages 2-6.
Color Our World Summer Reading Kickoff Party
Wed, May 28, 11:00am - 2:00pm
NCPL Albion - Cole Room,Green Room
Check back later for more info!
Color Our World Kick-Off Party - Summer Reading
Thu, May 29, 10:00am - 5:00pm
NCPL Avilla - Terrace Room
It’s a Summer Reading Kick Off Party!!!
Thursdays in the Teen Lounge
Thu, May 29, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
NCPL Albion - The Teen Lounge
Ages 10-18 are invited to join us in the Teen Lounge over the summer to enjoy crafts, snacks, and games every Thursday evening throughout the summer!
Summer Kick- Off Party
Thu, May 29, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Cromwell Park
Come join us at the park for a fun party to kick off the summer!:)
NCPL Book Club - Albion
Thu, May 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
NCPL Albion - Oasis
Book lovers come together and talk about popular book titles and the reading experience! Monthly book titles can be checked out at your local NCPL branch.
Color Our World - Summer Reading Kick Off Party
Fri, May 30, 11:00am - 6:00pm
NCPL Cromwell - Opera House
Stop by Cromwell Library anytime between 11am and 6pm to get the party started!
Staff use - Staff party
Sun, Jun 01, 10:00am - 6:00pm
NCPL Albion - Cole Room
Staff use graduation party
Sqeegees and Freezies - Color Our World Live Summer Reading Program
Tue, Jun 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
NCPL Albion - Cole Room
Join us to create art and have a sweet, cold treat
Craft Therapy: Paint by Numbers Series
Tue, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
NCPL Albion - Oasis
Choose your design from an assortment of designs (first-come, first serve), and spend every Tuesday in June painting your design! Refreshments & light snacks will be provided during class. Ages 18+
Lit Happens Book Club
Tue, Jun 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NCPL Cromwell - Window Area (NCPL Cromwell)
Come join us on the first Tuesday of the month for a lively book discussion and delicious snacks!
Color Our World Summer Reading - Squeegees & Freezies
Wed, Jun 04, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
NCPL Cromwell - Opera House
Learn the art of Squeegee painting and chill out with a frozen treat at the cool program.
Pound Exercise with Dawn
Wed, Jun 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
Dawn O'Bran will be here to instruct this unique and fun workout!
Squeegees and Freezies - Sqeegee Art
Thu, Jun 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
Learn the art of sqeegee painting and chill out with a frozen treat at this summer reading program
Thursdays in the Teen Lounge
Thu, Jun 05, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
NCPL Albion - The Teen Lounge
Ages 10-18 are invited to join us in the Teen Lounge over the summer to enjoy crafts, snacks, and games every Thursday evening throughout the summer!
Community Garden
Thu, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
NCPL Cromwell
Come help us plant our community garden!
Kids Dance Camp - Discover. Play. Learn. Dance!
Tue, Jun 10, 9:45am - 10:30am
NCPL Cromwell - Opera House
Start the summer off right and join Haylee for a summer dance camp!
Percy the Purple Cow Puppet Show by Roz Puppets - Color Our World Live Summer Reading Program
Tue, Jun 10, 10:00am - 11:00am
NCPL Albion - Window Area (NCPL Albion)
Enjoy a marionette puppet show by Roz Puppets
Kids Dance Camp - Discover. Play. Learn. Dance!
Tue, Jun 10, 10:40am - 11:45am
NCPL Cromwell - Opera House
Start the summer off right and join Haylee for a summer dance camp!
Food Preservation Method Overview - Preserve It Now-Enjoy It Later
Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
NCPL Avilla - Terrace Room
Join Abigail Creigh, RD - HHS Extension Educator for an overview of different methods to safely preserve food.
Craft Therapy: Paint by Numbers Series
Tue, Jun 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
NCPL Albion - Oasis
Choose your design from an assortment of designs (first-come, first serve), and spend every Tuesday in June painting your design! Refreshments & light snacks will be provided during class. Ages 18+
Kids Dance Camp - Discover. Play. Learn. Dance!
Wed, Jun 11, 9:45am - 10:30am
NCPL Cromwell - Opera House
Start the summer off right and join Haylee for a summer dance camp!
Kids Dance Camp - Discover. Play. Learn. Dance!
Wed, Jun 11, 10:40am - 11:45am
NCPL Cromwell - Opera House
Start the summer off right and join Haylee for a summer dance camp!
Pound Exercise with Dawn
Wed, Jun 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
Dawn O'Bran will be here to instruct this unique and fun workout!
Teen/Tween Tie Dye Tube Socks - Ages 10-18 stop by and tie dye a pair of tube socks
Thu, Jun 12, 3:00am - 4:00am
NCPL Avilla - Terrace Room
Whether you dye them to match your favorite sports team or your favorite outfit, you are sure to have a good time making tie dyed tube socks
Kids Dance Camp - Discover. Play. Learn. Dance!
Thu, Jun 12, 9:45am - 10:30am
NCPL Cromwell - Opera House
Start the summer off right and join Haylee for a summer dance camp!
Roz Puppets Summer Reading Event - Percy the Purple Cow Original Puppet Show
Thu, Jun 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
NCPL Avilla
Enjoy the humerous story of Percy the Purple Cow and enjoy a Purple Cow Soda.
Kids Dance Camp - Discover. Play. Learn. Dance!
Thu, Jun 12, 10:40am - 11:45am
NCPL Cromwell - Opera House
Start the summer off right and join Haylee for a summer dance camp!
Avilla Book Club
Thu, Jun 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
NCPL Avilla - Terrace Room
Join us as we discuss Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver!
Afternoon Book Club
Thu, Jun 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
NCPL Cromwell - Window Area (NCPL Cromwell)
Come join us for a lively book discussion!
Color Our World Summer Reading - Roz Puppets - Percy the Purple Cow
Thu, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
NCPL Cromwell - Opera House
Join us for this fun, original story about a happy little cow who turned purple because of her love of grape soda. Through some silly mishaps she finds fame just by being herself.
Thursdays in the Teen Lounge
Thu, Jun 12, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
NCPL Albion - The Teen Lounge
Ages 10-18 are invited to join us in the Teen Lounge over the summer to enjoy crafts, snacks, and games every Thursday evening throughout the summer!
Art in the Park Night
Thu, Jun 12, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Cromwell Park
Come join us for fun art related activities and crafts at Cromwell Park!
Library Board Meeting - Board Meeting
Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NCPL Cromwell - Teen Area (NCPL Cromwell)
Regular monthly meeting of the NCPL board.
Books at the Bar - Harry Stuff Brewing
Thu, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Harry Stuff Brewing - Outside, weather permitting
Join us for lively discussion and like-minded book people! We'll be reading Who is Maud Dixon by Alexandra Andrews. Weather permitting, we'll meet on the patio!
Kids Dance Camp - Discover. Play. Learn. Dance!
Fri, Jun 13, 9:45am - 10:30am
NCPL Cromwell - Opera House
Start the summer off right and join Haylee for a summer dance camp!
Kids Dance Camp - Discover. Play. Learn. Dance!
Fri, Jun 13, 10:40am - 11:45am
NCPL Cromwell - Opera House
Start the summer off right and join Haylee for a summer dance camp!
Happy Father's Day - DIY Father's Day Cards
Fri, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
NCPL Cromwell - Teen Area (NCPL Cromwell)
Visit Cromwell Library and make your own father’s day card for that special fella in your life!
Mark's Ark Live Animals! - Color Our World Live Summer Reading Program
Tue, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
NCPL Albion - Cole Room
Meet and touch live animals!
Craft Therapy: Paint by Numbers Series
Tue, Jun 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
NCPL Albion - Oasis
Choose your design from an assortment of designs (first-come, first serve), and spend every Tuesday in June painting your design! Refreshments & light snacks will be provided during class. Ages 18+
Mark's Ark Live Animal Show - Join Mark Kohlhorst and his rescued animal friends!
Wed, Jun 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
Mark will bring a variety of live rescued animals for this informative, educational summer reading program
Color Our World Summer Reading - Mark's Ark
Wed, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
NCPL Cromwell - Opera House
Ruffle some feathers, scratch some scales, pet a tortoise, wag some tails! Have you ever been to a zoo and said, "I wish I could pet that!" Well...look no further. Mark Kohlhorst is here for you!
Pound Exercise with Dawn
Wed, Jun 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
Dawn O'Bran will be here to instruct this unique and fun workout!
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