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Storytime Field Trip
2026-10-20 10:00:00 2026-10-20 11:00:00 America/New_York Storytime Field Trip 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. Chain o Lakes -

Tuesday, October 20
10:00am - 11:00am

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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.

AGE GROUP: | Family | Children |

EVENT TYPE: | Story Time | Community Event |

NCPL Avilla
avlcirc@myncpl.us
Phone: 260-897-3900
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Mon, Sep 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Tue, Sep 15 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Sep 16 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Thu, Sep 17 9:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Sep 18 Closed
Sat, Sep 19 9:00AM to 1:00PM
Sun, Sep 20 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.

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Tue, Sep 22, 9:30am - 10:30am
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Storytime
Tue, Sep 22, 10:00am - 11:30am
NCPL Avilla
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Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Tue, Sep 22, 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.
Kids Club - Hang out and make a craft!
Tue, Sep 22, 4:45pm - 5:45pm
NCPL Avilla
Dragon eggs: we will be making a little dragon egg in its own nest.
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Tue, Sep 22, 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
Thu, Sep 24, 10:00am - 11:30am
NCPL Avilla
Stories and songs followed by an hour of playtime. Ideal for children 0-5. Older siblings and caregivers welcome!
Mood Monsters for Homeschool Families - Mood Monsters with McMillen Health
Thu, Sep 24, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
NCPL Albion - Cole Room
Join us for a fun interactive program about emotions, feelings and behavior regulation by McMillen Health
BFF - Body Friendly Foods for Homeschool families - BFF- Body Friendly Food by McMillen Health
Thu, Sep 24, 2:30pm - 3:15pm
NCPL Albion - Cole Room
Join us for a fun interactive program about choosing healthy foods, balancing their diet and staying physically active.
Fairy Tales with the Fort Wayne Ballet: Alice in Wonderland
Thu, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Join us for a performance, creative movement class, and a craft presented by the Fort Wayne Ballet!
Unravel & Unwind
Thu, Sep 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
NCPL Avilla - Terrace Room
This program is open to new & experienced crocheters of all ages.
NCPL Book Club - Albion
Thu, Sep 24, 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!
Fri, Sep 25, 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, Sep 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
NCPL Albion - Activity Room (NCPL Albion)
A learning/reading club for homeschool students age 3-10 and their parents.
Manga Read-A-Thon
Mon, Sep 28, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
NCPL Albion - The Teen Lounge
Grades 5-12 are welcome to join us in the Teen Lounge to explore new stories and worlds with Manga! We will have themed snacks, crafts, and plenty of fun book talk to discuss our current reads.
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Tue, Sep 29, 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, Sep 29, 10:00am - 11:30am
NCPL Avilla
Stories and songs followed by an hour of playtime. Ideal for children 0-5. Older siblings and caregivers welcome!
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Tue, Sep 29, 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.
Giant Game Night
Tue, Sep 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
NCPL Cromwell - Opera House
Join us for a fun night of GIANT games! Play ping pong, cornhole and more!
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Tue, Sep 29, 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
Thu, Oct 01, 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, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
NCPL Albion
a bi-weekly group for crochet • cross-stitch • embroidery • needlepoint • knitting • hand-sewing • needle felting & everything in between
Fort Wayne Ballet Presents Little Red Riding Hood
Thu, Oct 01, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
Enjoy a ballet at your library! Fort Wayne Ballet will perform Little Red Riding hood. Appropriate for all ages. Stay after for a couple crafts!
Fourth Wing Fan Night
Thu, Oct 01, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
NCPL Cromwell
Complete the Gauntlet challenges and get special themed swag and your very own dragon! Play Fourth Wing Board Games, compete in a trivia contest and discuss the new Threshing book by Rebecca Yarros!
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Fri, Oct 02, 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.
Costume Closet Opens!
Sat, Oct 03, 9:00am - 1:00pm
NCPL Avilla
Costume closet will October 3-31, or until we run out! Bring your old costumes and/or take what you need.
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Tue, Oct 06, 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, Oct 06, 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, Oct 06, 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.
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Tue, Oct 06, 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.
Peter Pan with the Fort Wayne Ballet
Tue, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NCPL Albion - Cole Room
Join the FW Ballet in this family-friendly short performance of Peter Pan.
Lit Happens Book Club
Tue, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NCPL Cromwell
Join us on the first Tuesday of the month for a lively book discussion! This month we will be discussing The Boyfriend by Freida McFadden.
Storytime
Wed, Oct 07, 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, Oct 07, 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 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
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Avilla Book Club
Thu, Oct 08, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
NCPL Avilla - Terrace Room
Briar Club by Kate Quinn is this month's selection.
Afternoon Book Club
Thu, Oct 08, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
NCPL Cromwell
Come join us for snacks and a lively book discussion on the 2nd Thursday of each month!
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Thu, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
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Fri, Oct 09, 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 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
NCPL Albion - Activity Room (NCPL Albion)
A learning/reading club for homeschool students age 3-10 and their parents.
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Tue, Oct 13, 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, Oct 13, 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, Oct 13, 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, Oct 13, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
NCPL Cromwell - Opera House
Join us for Dream Lab and compete in a relay race with Team Elphaba or Team Glinda! Get a free Wicked journal set! Meet-and-greet with Elphaba and Glinda. 3:00–5:00 PM at NCPL Cromwell.
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Tue, Oct 13, 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.
Craft Therapy Albion - Needle Felted Highland Cow
Tue, Oct 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
NCPL Albion - Oasis
Choose from a variety kits - color combinations, expressions, etc. - and learn the craft of needle felting. Leave with an adorable little friend. Open to ages 18+
Pound Rockout Workout With Dawn
Wed, Oct 14, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
NCPL Avilla - Wetlands Room
Dawn O'Bran will be here to instruct this unique and fun workout!
Storytime
Thu, Oct 15, 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.
After School Club - After School Program for grades 2-4 at CNE
Thu, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
NCPL Albion - Activity Room (NCPL Albion)
School-Aged Children can participate in crafts, games and snacks at our monthly after school program for kids in grades 2-4
This event is full
Free Play: Board, Card, & Video Games
Thu, Oct 15, 4:15pm - 5:30pm
NCPL Avilla - Terrace Room
Drop in, jump into a game, leave when you need to.
Unravel & Unwind
Thu, Oct 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
NCPL Avilla
This program is open to new & experienced crocheters.
Cancelled
Needlework & Fiber Arts Group
Thu, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
NCPL Albion
a bi-weekly group for crochet • cross-stitch • embroidery • needlepoint • knitting • hand-sewing • needle felting & everything in between
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.
Storytime - Storytime for preschoolers and toddlers!
Tue, Oct 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.
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.
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