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Stomp Into Summer Reading

Unearth a Story Summer Reading Open House

2026-06-04 09:00:00 2026-06-04 18:00:00 America/New_York Stomp Into Summer Reading Join us for an open house to kick off our summer reading program. NCPL Avilla - Terrace Room

Thursday, June 04
9:00am - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-04 09:00:00 2026-06-04 18:00:00 America/New_York Stomp Into Summer Reading Join us for an open house to kick off our summer reading program. NCPL Avilla - Terrace Room

NCPL Avilla

Terrace Room

Join us for an open house to kick off our summer reading program.

Summer Reading Open House for the theme "Unearth a Story."   Come celebrate the start of summer reading with free popcorn, an interactive paleontology program with Science Central (10am-12pm), and dinosaur games and activities!   

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Summer Reading |

NCPL Avilla
avlcirc@myncpl.us
Phone: 260-897-3900
Hours
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Mon, May 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, May 05 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, May 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, May 07 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, May 08 Closed
Sat, May 09 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, May 10 Closed
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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 - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Tue, May 05, 10:00am - 11:00am
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
This program features stories, songs, art projects, sensory and play activities for children ages 2-6.
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Tue, May 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
NCPL Albion - Activity Room (NCPL Albion)
This program features stories, songs, art projects, sensory and play activities for children ages 2-6.
Lit Happens Book Club
Tue, May 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NCPL Cromwell
Come join us on the first Tuesday of the month for a lively book discussion! This month we will be discussing The One by John Marrs.
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Tue, May 05, 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 - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Wed, May 06, 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.
Pound Rockout Workout With Dawn
Wed, May 06, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
Dawn O'Bran will be here to instruct this unique and fun workout!
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Thu, May 07, 10:00am - 11:00am
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
This program features stories, songs, art projects, sensory and play activities for children ages 2-6.
Cancelled
Needlework & Fiber Arts Group
Thu, May 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
NCPL Albion
a bi-weekly group for crochet • cross-stitch • embroidery • needlepoint • knitting • hand-sewing • needle felting & everything in between
Board Game Club
Thu, May 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
NCPL Cromwell
Join us for a fun game night! We have Pokemon, Ping pong, Chess and over 100 board games and card games! Come play games & make new friends!
For the Love of Herbs - with Noble County Master Gardeners
Thu, May 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
NCPL Albion - Oasis
Join Master Gardener, Christine Fairchild, in exploring how to get the most out of your herb gardening!
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Fri, May 08, 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.
Gentle Yoga
Sat, May 09, 10:00am - 10:45am
NCPL Albion - Cole Room
Join us for a FREE 6-class introduction, held every other Saturday, of this gentle to yoga flow.
Dance Lessons with Haylee Voogt - Creative Dance
Mon, May 11, 9:30am - 10:15am
NCPL Cromwell - Opera House
Join us for dance classes at the library this spring! We will explore movement using rhythm games, props, different styles of dance, and more.
Dance Lessons with Haylee Voogt - Ballet/Jazz
Mon, May 11, 10:20am - 11:20am
NCPL Cromwell - Opera House
Join us for dance classes at the library this spring! We will explore movement using rhythm games, props, different styles of dance, and more.
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 11:00am
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
This program features stories, songs, art projects, sensory and play activities for children ages 2-6.
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Tue, May 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
NCPL Albion - Activity Room (NCPL Albion)
This program features stories, songs, art projects, sensory and play activities for children ages 2-6.
After School Program - After School Program for grades k and 1 at CN Primary
Tue, May 12, 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
Craft Therapy - Pencil Box Succulent Planter
Tue, May 12, 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!
Tue, May 12, 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.
Pound Rockout Workout With Dawn
Wed, May 13, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
Dawn O'Bran will be here to instruct this unique and fun workout!
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Thu, May 14, 10:00am - 11:00am
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
This program features stories, songs, art projects, sensory and play activities for children ages 2-6.
Avilla Book Club
Thu, May 14, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
NCPL Avilla - Terrace Room
North Woods by Danial Mason is this month's selection.
Afternoon Book Club
Thu, May 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
NCPL Cromwell - Window Area (NCPL Cromwell)
Come join us for a lively afternoon book discussion! This month we will be discussing Every Heart a Doorway by Seanan McGuire.
NCPL Annual Ice Cream/Shaving Cream Party - Celebrate a fun year with ice cream & a shaving cream slide!
Thu, May 14, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
Slide down NCPL Avilla's hill on a shaving cream slide and enjoy a frosty treat!
Teen Game Night
Thu, May 14, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
NCPL Albion - The Teen Lounge
Grades 5-12 are invited to play both old and new games with friends at NCPL Albion! We will have free lemonade, popcorn, and snacks. Teens can come and go as they need to.
STEAM Club - Sand Mandalas
Thu, May 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
NCPL Cromwell - Opera House
Join STEAM Club this month to explore a new art medium and create your own sand mandala!
Library Board Meeting
Thu, May 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NCPL Avilla - Terrace Room
Regular monthly meeting of the NCPL board.
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Fri, May 15, 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.
Unravel & Unwind
Sat, May 16, 10:00am - 11:00am
NCPL Avilla - Terrace Room
This program is open to new & experienced crocheters.
Gentle Yoga
Sat, May 16, 10:00am - 10:45am
NCPL Albion - Cole Room
Join us for a FREE 6-class introduction, held every other Saturday, of this gentle to yoga flow.
Dance Lessons with Haylee Voogt - Creative Dance
Mon, May 18, 9:30am - 10:15am
NCPL Cromwell - Opera House
Join us for dance classes at the library this spring! We will explore movement using rhythm games, props, different styles of dance, and more.
Dance Lessons with Haylee Voogt - Ballet/Jazz
Mon, May 18, 10:20am - 11:20am
NCPL Cromwell - Opera House
Join us for dance classes at the library this spring! We will explore movement using rhythm games, props, different styles of dance, and more.
Storytime field trip to Gene Stratton-Porter State Site - Stories, Snacks, Crafts, Activities, and a Nature Hike
Tue, May 19, 10:00am - 11:30am
NCPL Avilla
Enjoy the beautiful grounds of the Gene Stratton-Porter State Historic Site as you are guided on a nature walk and storytime.
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Tue, May 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
NCPL Albion - Activity Room (NCPL Albion)
This program features stories, songs, art projects, sensory and play activities for children ages 2-6.
Homeschool field trip to Gene Stratton-Porter State Site - Tour the home of Author and Naturalist Gene Stratton-Porter
Tue, May 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
NCPL Avilla
Take a tour through the home of Gene Stratton-Porter, then do a scavenger hunt in the beautiful grounds and gardens.
Homeschool field trip to Gene Stratton-Porter State Site - Tour the home of Author and Naturalist Gene Stratton-Porter
Tue, May 19, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
NCPL Avilla
Take a tour through the home of Gene Stratton-Porter, then a scavenger hunt in the beautiful grounds and gardens.
After School Program - After School Program for grades 2-4
Tue, May 19, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
NCPL Albion - Cole Room
After School program for elementary aged kids (grades 2-4)
Registration is now closed
Mushroom Identification with Ben Ashpole
Tue, May 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
NCPL Cromwell - Opera House
Join us as we learn about the edible mushrooms growing in May around Noble County. Discover these local superfoods, focusing on what makes each one unique and noteworthy.
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Tue, May 19, 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 - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Wed, May 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Sparta Township Fire Department
This program features stories, songs, art projects, sensory and play activities for children ages 2-6.
Pound Rockout Workout With Dawn
Wed, May 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
Dawn O'Bran will be here to instruct this unique and fun workout!
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Thu, May 21, 10:00am - 11:30am
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
This program features stories, songs, art projects, sensory and play activities for children ages 0-6.
Craft Club
Thu, May 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
NCPL Cromwell
Join us for fun and free craft! This month we will be decorating journals and tumblers!
Friends of NCPL Meeting - Friends of the Noble County Public Library
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NCPL Albion - Window Area (NCPL Albion)
"Friend" your library! By joining the Friends of NCPL group, you will become an advocate for the library, find out what goes on "behind-the-scenes" at NCPL, receive special perks, and more!
Cancelled
Needlework & Fiber Arts Group
Thu, May 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NCPL Albion
a bi-weekly group for crochet • cross-stitch • embroidery • needlepoint • knitting • hand-sewing • needle felting & everything in between
Write-On!: "Seriously?" - A Play-Reading Series at NCPL Albion
Thu, May 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
NCPL Albion - Oasis
You’re invited to this 5-show play development series! Comment on this brand new play, "Seriously?" being developed by Cynthia DeCook.
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Fri, May 22, 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.
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Tue, May 26, 10:00am - 11:30am
NCPL Avilla - Terrace Room
This program features stories, songs, art projects, sensory and play activities for children ages 0-6.s
Sip & Paint with Mocktails
Tue, May 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
NCPL Avilla - Terrace Room
Enjoy mocktails while being guided to paint your masterpiece!
Pound Rockout Workout With Dawn
Wed, May 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
Dawn O'Bran will be here to instruct this unique and fun workout!
Garden Planting Party
Thu, May 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
NCPL Cromwell
Come help us plant our garden! Take home a free plant from the Cromwell/ Kimmell Lions Club while supplies last!
NCPL Book Club - Albion
Thu, May 28, 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.
Silent Book Club
Sat, May 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Fox Den - 100 E Main St, Albion, IN 46701
The last Saturday of every month bring a book to read & get settled with coffee or food. The first 15 minutes will be dedicated to open chit chat, and then - WE READ!
Stomp Into Summer Reading - Unearth a Story Summer Reading Open House
Tue, Jun 02, 9:00am - 5:00pm
NCPL Albion - Window Area (NCPL Albion)
Join us for an open house to kick off our summer reading program.
Lit Happens Book Club
Tue, Jun 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NCPL Cromwell
Come join us on the first Tuesday of the month for a lively book discussion! This month we will be discussing This Summer Will Be Different by Carley Fortune.
Summer Garden Club
Wed, Jun 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
NCPL Cromwell
Come help us water and weed the garden and learn new gardening tips and tricks each week! Earn a badge each week you participate and if you collect all 9 you will earn a special prize!
Stomp into Summer Reading- Open House Party
Thu, Jun 04, 9:00am - 6:00pm
NCPL Cromwell - Opera House
Grab your summer reading bookmarks all day long and check out a tabletop paleontology display by Science Central from 3:30- 5:30!
Stomp Into Summer Reading - Unearth a Story Summer Reading Open House
Thu, Jun 04, 9:00am - 6:00pm
NCPL Avilla - Terrace Room
Join us for an open house to kick off our summer reading program.
Cancelled
Needlework & Fiber Arts Group
Thu, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
NCPL Albion
a bi-weekly group for crochet • cross-stitch • embroidery • needlepoint • knitting • hand-sewing • needle felting & everything in between
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