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Mark's Ark Animal Program

Get up-close and personal with some animal friends
2025-11-13 15:00:00 2025-11-13 16:00:00 America/New_York Mark's Ark Animal Program Have you ever wanted to touch the animals in a zoo? Now is your chance to get up close to some interesting animal friends. NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room

Thursday, November 13
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-13 15:00:00 2025-11-13 16:00:00 America/New_York Mark's Ark Animal Program Have you ever wanted to touch the animals in a zoo? Now is your chance to get up close to some interesting animal friends. NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room

NCPL Avilla

Wetlands Room

Have you ever wanted to touch the animals in a zoo? Now is your chance to get up close to some interesting animal friends.

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 you!

AGE GROUP: | Tween | Teen | Family | Children | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | After School Program |

NCPL Avilla
avlcirc@myncpl.us
Phone: 260-897-3900
Hours
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Mon, Oct 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Oct 14 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Oct 15 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Oct 16 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 18 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Oct 19 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

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Storytime - Stories, Crafts, Snacks, Sensory and Dramatic Play, and more
Tue, Oct 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers. This program features stories, puppets, songs, art projects, sensory, and play activities for preschool-aged children.
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
NCPL Albion - Activity Room (NCPL Albion)
Storytime with extra activities for toddler and preschool age children.
After School Program - After School Program for grades k and 1 at CN Primary
Tue, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
NCPL Albion
After School program for primary aged kids (grades k and 1) at Central Noble Primary School in Wolf Lake
Registration is now closed
Propagating 101
Tue, Oct 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
NCPL Avilla - Terrace Room
Join us to learn how to propagate common houseplants. Each person will be sent home with cuttings to learn and care for!
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NCPL Albion - Activity Room (NCPL Albion)
Storytime with extra activities for toddler and preschool age children.
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Wed, Oct 15, 10:00am - 11:00am
NCPL Cromwell
This program features stories, songs, art projects, sensory and play activities for children ages 2-6.
Pound Rockout Workout With Dawn
Wed, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
Dawn O'Bran will be here to instruct this unique and fun workout!
Storytime - Stories, Crafts, Snacks, Sensory and Dramatic Play, and more
Thu, Oct 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers. This program features stories, puppets, songs, art projects, sensory, and play activities for preschool-aged children.
Ghoulish Goodies K-3rd - Make some eerie edibles during this delicious program
Thu, Oct 16, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
Children in grades K-3rd learn how to make some deliciously creepy Halloween snacks and beverages.
Cromwell Craft Club
Thu, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
NCPL Cromwell
Come join us for a fun and free craft!:)
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
NCPL Albion - Activity Room (NCPL Albion)
Storytime with extra activities for toddler and preschool age children.
Not-so-scary Glow Bash - Free Blacklight Party!
Fri, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
Snacks, Treats, Crafts, Glow Games, Glow Tattoos, Music, and More
Bookish Tea Party
Sat, Oct 18, 11:00am - 12:30pm
NCPL Albion
Enjoy a book-themed tea party with savories, sweets, and a tea talk from a local tea maker! (Don't love books? Don't worry! Just come for the tea!)
Storytime - Stories, Crafts, Snacks, Sensory and Dramatic Play, and more
Tue, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
NCPL Avilla
Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers. This program features stories, puppets, songs, art projects, sensory, and play activities for preschool-aged children.
Country Singo
Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NCPL Avilla - Terrace Room
Singo is a musical spin on the game of bingo. Instead of numbers, players are listening to their favorite music!
Craft Therapy Albion: - Needle Felted Ghostie
Tue, Oct 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
NCPL Albion - Oasis
Where Art Meets Sanity. Flex your creative brain and learn a new craft! Join us monthly for a new craft at any of our NCPL locations.
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Wed, Oct 22, 10:00am - 11:00am
NCPL Cromwell
This program features stories, songs, art projects, sensory and play activities for children ages 2-6.
Pound Rockout Workout With Dawn
Wed, Oct 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
Dawn O'Bran will be here to instruct this unique and fun workout!
Storytime - Stories, Crafts, Snacks, Sensory and Dramatic Play, and more
Thu, Oct 23, 10:00am - 11:00am
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers. This program features stories, puppets, songs, art projects, sensory, and play activities for preschool-aged children.
Ghoulish Goodies Teen/Tween - Make some eerie edibles during this delicious program
Thu, Oct 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
Teens and Tweens learn how to make some deliciously creepy Halloween snacks and beverages.
Oz at Scare on the Square - Wizard of Oz
Fri, Oct 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
The Alley by Pizza Depot
Join us in Oz for this year's Scare on the Square event. We will be in the Alley by Pizza Depot.
Cancelled
Scare on the Square - Downtown Albion - Wizard of Oz
Fri, Oct 24, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
NCPL Albion
NCPL booth tent at Scare on the Square in downtown Albion
Escape from Wonderland
Sat, Oct 25, 7:00pm - 9:00pm
NCPL Cromwell - Opera House
Solve riddles from the Cheshire Cat, decipher nonsense from the Mad Hatter and race the White Rabbit to the finish line! Solve all the puzzles and escape from Wonderland and you will win a prize!
Romantasy Virtual Book Club
Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual Meet
Please download the Teams APP to join the virtual meeting. Enjoy instant access to the Audiobook on the Libby APP October 14th-27th or stop in at any NCPL branch to check out a physical copy.
Storytime - Stories, Crafts, Snacks, Sensory and Dramatic Play, and more
Tue, Oct 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers. This program features stories, puppets, songs, art projects, sensory, and play activities for preschool-aged children.
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Tue, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
NCPL Albion - Activity Room (NCPL Albion)
Storytime with extra activities for toddler and preschool age children.
After School Program - After School Program for grades 2-4
Tue, Oct 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
NCPL Albion - Cole Room
After School program for elementary aged kids (grades 2-4)
Registration is now closed
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Tue, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NCPL Albion - Activity Room (NCPL Albion)
Storytime with extra activities for toddler and preschool age children.
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Wed, Oct 29, 10:00am - 11:00am
NCPL Cromwell
This program features stories, songs, art projects, sensory and play activities for children ages 2-6.
Pound Rockout Workout With Dawn
Wed, Oct 29, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
Dawn O'Bran will be here to instruct this unique and fun workout!
Creative Dance Lessons with Haylee Voogt - Creative Dance
Thu, Oct 30, 9:30am - 10:15am
NCPL Cromwell - Opera House
Join us for dance classes at the Library! We will explore movement using rhythm, games, props, different styles of dance, and more. (Ages 3-4 Must be potty trained)
Storytime - Stories, Crafts, Snacks, Sensory and Dramatic Play, and more
Thu, Oct 30, 10:00am - 11:00am
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers. This program features stories, puppets, songs, art projects, sensory, and play activities for preschool-aged children.
Ballet/Jazz Lessons with Haylee Voogt - Ballet/Jazz
Thu, Oct 30, 10:20am - 11:20am
NCPL Cromwell - Opera House
Join us for dance classes at the Library! We will explore movement using rhythm, games, props, different styles of dance, and more.(Ages 5-9 years)
Teen Halloween Party
Thu, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
NCPL Albion - The Teen Lounge
Join us in the Teen Lounge to watch a Halloween movie, enjoy snacks and crafts, and to play fun games! Grades 5-12 are invited!
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Fri, Oct 31, 10:00am - 11:00am
NCPL Albion - Activity Room (NCPL Albion)
Storytime with extra activities for toddler and preschool age children.
Storytime - Stories, Crafts, Snacks, Sensory and Dramatic Play, and more
Tue, Nov 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers. This program features stories, puppets, songs, art projects, sensory, and play activities for preschool-aged children.
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Tue, Nov 04, 10:30am - 11:30am
NCPL Albion - Activity Room (NCPL Albion)
Storytime with extra activities for toddler and preschool age children.
Homeschool Hangout - Happiness starts when we have friends
Tue, Nov 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
NCPL Avilla
Join other homeschool families for a laid-back time to hang out, play games, do crafts and activities, and make new friends.
After School Program - After School Program for grades k and 1 at CN Primary
Tue, Nov 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
NCPL Albion
After School program for primary aged kids (grades k and 1) at Central Noble Primary School in Wolf Lake
Registration is now closed
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Tue, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NCPL Albion - Activity Room (NCPL Albion)
Storytime with extra activities for toddler and preschool age children.
Lit Happens Book Club
Tue, Nov 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NCPL Cromwell
Come join us on the first Tuesday of the month for a lively book discussion and delicious snacks!
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Wed, Nov 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
NCPL Cromwell - Activity Room (NCPL Cromwell)
This program features stories, songs, art projects, sensory and play activities for children ages 2-6.
Creative Dance Lessons with Haylee Voogt - Creative Dance
Thu, Nov 06, 9:30am - 10:15am
NCPL Cromwell - Opera House
Join us for dance classes at the Library! We will explore movement using rhythm, games, props, different styles of dance, and more. (Ages 3-4 Must be potty trained)
Storytime - Stories, Crafts, Snacks, Sensory and Dramatic Play, and more
Thu, Nov 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers. This program features stories, puppets, songs, art projects, sensory, and play activities for preschool-aged children.
Ballet/Jazz Lessons with Haylee Voogt - Ballet/Jazz
Thu, Nov 06, 10:20am - 11:20am
NCPL Cromwell - Opera House
Join us for dance classes at the Library! We will explore movement using rhythm, games, props, different styles of dance, and more.(Ages 5-9 years)
Stone Soup K-3rd
Thu, Nov 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
Make soup and listen to the story of Stone Soup!
Board Game Club
Thu, Nov 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
NCPL Cromwell
Join us for a fun night of games!
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Fri, Nov 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
NCPL Albion - Activity Room (NCPL Albion)
Storytime with extra activities for toddler and preschool age children.
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Wed, Nov 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
NCPL Cromwell - Activity Room (NCPL Cromwell)
This program features stories, songs, art projects, sensory and play activities for children ages 2-6.
Creative Dance Lessons with Haylee Voogt - Creative Dance
Thu, Nov 13, 9:30am - 10:15am
NCPL Cromwell - Opera House
Join us for dance classes at the Library! We will explore movement using rhythm, games, props, different styles of dance, and more. (Ages 3-4 Must be potty trained)
Storytime - Stories, Crafts, Snacks, Sensory and Dramatic Play, and more
Thu, Nov 13, 10:00am - 11:00am
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers. This program features stories, puppets, songs, art projects, sensory, and play activities for preschool-aged children.
Ballet/Jazz Lessons with Haylee Voogt - Ballet/Jazz
Thu, Nov 13, 10:20am - 11:20am
NCPL Cromwell - Opera House
Join us for dance classes at the Library! We will explore movement using rhythm, games, props, different styles of dance, and more.(Ages 5-9 years)
Afternoon Book Club
Thu, Nov 13, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
NCPL Cromwell - Window Area (NCPL Cromwell)
Come join us for a lively book discussion!
Mark's Ark Animal Program - Get up-close and personal with some animal friends
Thu, Nov 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
Have you ever wanted to touch the animals in a zoo? Now is your chance to get up close to some interesting animal friends.
STEAM Club - Domino Engineering
Thu, Nov 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
NCPL Cromwell - Opera House
Join STEAM Club at Cromwell Library for the domino engineering challenge.
Traditional Hand Hooked Rug Workshop - 4 Day Workshop
Thu, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 8:30pm
NCPL Albion - Cole Room
4-day Rug Hooking Workshop
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Library Board Meeting
Thu, Nov 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NCPL Albion - Oasis
Regular monthly meeting of the NCPL board.
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