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The Great Christmas Tree Family Paint-off
2026-11-18 17:30:00 2026-11-18 19:30:00 America/New_York The Great Christmas Tree Family Paint-off Enjoy time as a family by decorating a ceramic tree and getting into the Holiday spirit. NCPL Avilla - Terrace Room

Wednesday, November 18
5:30pm - 7:30pm

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NCPL Avilla

Terrace Room

Enjoy time as a family by decorating a ceramic tree and getting into the Holiday spirit.

Bring the family to paint a ceramic Christmas tree together to place into our Christmas tree painting contest! This FREE event will be festive and really get you into the holiday spirit. Limited spots available so please register your family today!

AGE GROUP: | Family |

EVENT TYPE: | Holiday Event |

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

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Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Tue, Oct 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 Field Trip
Tue, Oct 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Chain o Lakes
Meet at Stanley Schoolhouse for Storytime and then a hike around Finster Lake after! Tell the front gate you are there for Library Storytime and pay $1 per person at the Schoolhouse.
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Tue, Oct 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.
Homeschool Field Trip! - Chain o Lakes
Tue, Oct 20, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Chain o Lakes
Tell the front gate you are there for a Library Field trip and head to the Stanley School House. $1 per person due there. After a storytime, we will walk around Finster Lake.
Cromwell Craft Club
Tue, Oct 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
NCPL Cromwell
Join us for a fun and free craft each month! This month we will making Skeleton Wind Chimes. Please register.
Craft Therapy Albion - Needle Felted Cow: Part 2
Tue, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
NCPL Albion - Oasis
Part 2 of needle felting an adorable little friend - finishing up.
Open Craft Night: Sunflowers & Scarecrows
Tue, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NCPL Avilla - Terrace Room
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
Wed, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
NCPL Cromwell - Activity Room (NCPL Cromwell)
Join us for story time to read and make a craft on the first and third Wednesdays of each month! 10-11 AM and 4-5 PM at NCPL Cromwell.
Dance Party
Wed, Oct 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
Get ready to move and groove the morning away!
Storytime
Wed, Oct 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
NCPL Cromwell - Activity Room (NCPL Cromwell)
Join us for story time to read and make a craft on the first and third Wednesdays of each month! 10-11 AM and 4-5 PM at NCPL Cromwell.
Pound Rockout Workout With Dawn
Wed, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
Dawn O'Bran will be here to instruct this unique and fun workout!
Storytime
Thu, Oct 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
NCPL Avilla
Stories, songs, and an hour of playtime. Ideal for children 0-5. Older siblings and caregivers welcome! When East Noble School Corporation is canceled due to weather, storytime is canceled.
Halloween Carnival
Thu, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
NCPL Cromwell - Opera House
Join us for snacks, games, candy and a scavenger hunt! Don't forget to dress up for the costume contest!
A Haunting Werewolf Night
Thu, Oct 22, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
NCPL Albion - Green Room
Grades 5-12 are invited for a spooky twist on the social deduction game Werewolf! Snacks, crafts, and some other small games will be provided for all.
Write-On! Myaamia - A Play-Reading Series at NCPL Albion
Thu, Oct 22, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
NCPL Albion - Cole Room
You’re invited to come to this play that explores the last days of Indiana's first people, written by Joe Collins, a local Media Producer.
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Fri, Oct 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.
Homeschool Storytime Club
Fri, Oct 23, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
NCPL Albion - Activity Room (NCPL Albion)
A learning/reading club for homeschool students age 3-10 and their parents.
Storytime
Tue, Oct 27, 10:00am - 11:30am
NCPL Avilla
Stories, songs, and an hour of playtime. Ideal for children 0-5. Older siblings and caregivers welcome! When East Noble School Corporation is canceled due to weather, storytime is canceled.
Giant Game Night
Tue, Oct 27, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
NCPL Cromwell - Opera House
Join us for a fun night of GIANT games! Enjoy ping pong, cornhole and more!
Kids Club
Tue, Oct 27, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
NCPL Avilla
Where a kid can be a kid! This month we will be making sock puppets.
Pound Rockout Workout With Dawn
Wed, Oct 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
Dawn O'Bran will be here to instruct this unique and fun workout!
Storytime
Thu, Oct 29, 10:00am - 11:30am
NCPL Avilla
Stories, songs, and an hour of playtime. Ideal for children 0-5. Older siblings and caregivers welcome! When East Noble School Corporation is canceled due to weather, storytime is canceled.
Fall into Spooky Fun!
Thu, Oct 29, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
NCPL Avilla - Terrace Room
Join us for treats, crafts, and games! Costumes are encouraged.
NCPL Book Club - Albion
Thu, Oct 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.
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Tue, Nov 03, 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
Tue, Nov 03, 10:00am - 11:30am
NCPL Avilla
Stories, songs, and an hour of playtime. Ideal for children 0-5. Older siblings and caregivers welcome! When East Noble School Corporation is canceled due to weather, storytime is canceled.
Homeschool Book club
Tue, Nov 03, 10:00am - 11:00am
NCPL Avilla - Teen Area (NCPL Avilla)
ages 7 and up homeschool book club.
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Tue, Nov 03, 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.
Board Game Club
Tue, Nov 03, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
NCPL Cromwell
Join us for a fun night of board games! Bring your own game or try out one of our games.
Lit Happens Book Club
Tue, Nov 03, 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 Grounds for Murder by Tara Lush.
Storytime
Wed, Nov 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
NCPL Cromwell - Activity Room (NCPL Cromwell)
Join us for story time to read and make a craft on the first and third Wednesdays of each month! 10-11 AM and 4-5 PM at NCPL Cromwell.
Storytime
Wed, Nov 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
NCPL Cromwell - Activity Room (NCPL Cromwell)
Join us for story time to read and make a craft on the first and third Wednesdays of each month! 10-11 AM and 4-5 PM at NCPL Cromwell.
Pound Rockout Workout With Dawn
Wed, Nov 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
Dawn O'Bran will be here to instruct this unique and fun workout!
Storytime
Thu, Nov 05, 10:00am - 11:30am
NCPL Avilla
Stories, songs, and an hour of playtime. Ideal for children 0-5. Older siblings and caregivers welcome! When East Noble School Corporation is canceled due to weather, storytime is canceled.
Cancelled
Needlework & Fiber Arts Group
Thu, Nov 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
NCPL Albion
a bi-weekly group for crochet • cross-stitch • embroidery • needlepoint • knitting • hand-sewing • needle felting & everything in between
Teen Stitch Club - Hand Sewing & Embroidery
Thu, Nov 05, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
NCPL Albion - The Teen Lounge
Grades 5-12 can come try their hand with cool DIY projects using sewing & embroidery skills! Learn how to sew buttons, patch holes, embroider designs, and more!
Author Talk Book Club
Thu, Nov 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
NCPL Avilla - Fireplace
Read or listen to The Initial Insult book by Mindy McGinnis. 16+
Book Swap & Sale
Thu, Nov 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NCPL Cromwell - Opera House
Bring your gently used board games, puzzles and books to donate or swap for something new! We will also have books to purchase for a free will donation.
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Fri, Nov 06, 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.
Mindy McGinnis Book Club - The Initial Insult
Mon, Nov 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
NCPL Albion - Oasis
Join us at NCPL Albion to discuss The Initial Insult by Mindy McGinnis ahead of her visit on November 20th! Ages 16+ are invited.
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Tue, Nov 10, 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
Tue, Nov 10, 10:00am - 11:30am
NCPL Avilla
Stories, songs, and an hour of playtime. Ideal for children 0-5. Older siblings and caregivers welcome! When East Noble School Corporation is canceled due to weather, storytime is canceled.
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Tue, Nov 10, 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.
Dream Lab
Tue, Nov 10, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
NCPL Cromwell - Opera House
Join us for Dream Lab to build a marble race! 3:00-5:00 PM at NCPL Cromwell.
Storytime
Thu, Nov 12, 10:00am - 11:30am
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
Stories, songs, and an hour of playtime. Ideal for children 0-5. Older siblings and caregivers welcome! When East Noble School Corporation is canceled due to weather, storytime is canceled.
After School Club - After School Program for grades k and 1 at CN Primary
Thu, Nov 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Central Noble Primary School - Cafeteria
After School Program for students in grades k and 1 at CN Primary School. Program takes place at CNP in Wolf Lake
Teen Stitch Club - Hand Sewing & Embroidery
Thu, Nov 12, 3:30pm - 6:30pm
NCPL Albion - The Teen Lounge
Grades 5-12 can come try their hand with cool DIY projects using sewing & embroidery skills! Learn how to sew buttons, patch holes, embroider designs, and more!
Mindy McGinnis Book Club
Thu, Nov 12, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
NCPL Cromwell - Window Area (NCPL Cromwell)
Join us as we discuss Mindy McGinnis's books 'The Initial Insult & The Last Laugh' ahead of her visit on November 20th from 5:30- 6:30 at NCPL Albion! Enjoy instant access on Libby from Oct 20-Nov 20.
Library Board Meeting
Thu, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NCPL Albion - Oasis
Regular monthly meeting of the NCPL board.
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Fri, Nov 13, 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, Nov 17, 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.
Avilla's Monthly Homeschool Mix
Tue, Nov 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
NCPL Avilla - Terrace Room
Homeschool program geared towards your kid(s) ages 7+.
Storytime
Tue, Nov 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
NCPL Avilla
Stories, songs, and an hour of playtime. Ideal for children 0-5. Older siblings and caregivers welcome! When East Noble School Corporation is canceled due to weather, storytime is canceled.
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Tue, Nov 17, 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.
Cromwell Craft Club
Tue, Nov 17, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
NCPL Cromwell
Join us for a fun and free craft! This month we will be making a DIY board game. Please register
Diamond Painting Christmas Cards
Tue, Nov 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NCPL Avilla - Terrace Room
Select a Christmas card & learn to diamond paint!
Storytime
Wed, Nov 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
NCPL Cromwell - Activity Room (NCPL Cromwell)
Join us for story time to read and make a craft on the first and third Wednesdays of each month! 10-11 AM and 4-5 PM at NCPL Cromwell.
Nature Walk
Wed, Nov 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
NCPL Avilla
Let's walk on the nature paths near the library. Come dressed for the weather!
Storytime
Wed, Nov 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
NCPL Cromwell - Activity Room (NCPL Cromwell)
Join us for story time to read and make a craft on the first and third Wednesdays of each month! 10-11 AM and 4-5 PM at NCPL Cromwell.
The Great Christmas Tree Family Paint-off
Wed, Nov 18, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
NCPL Avilla - Terrace Room
Enjoy time as a family by decorating a ceramic tree and getting into the Holiday spirit.
Pound Rockout Workout With Dawn
Wed, Nov 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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