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The mission of the North Manchester Public Library is to provide the materials, programs and services necessary to meet the recreational and educational needs of the community.

08/11/2026

We have some exciting news for you today, friends! We know our hotspots are always in high demand, so we're delighted to announce we've added two new hotspots to the collection! (And just in time for the new school year too!)

With these mobile hotspots, you can stay connected where you go. They provide reliable, high-speed internet access for up to 10 devices simultaneously, making them perfect for remote work, travel, or bridging the digital divide at home. With nationwide coverage and no software installation required, accessing the internet has never been easier. Best of all, they're available for checkout free of charge for one week with your library card!

Call the library now to get yourself on the waitlist and give them a try!

08/10/2026

Did you know NMPL is giving away hundreds of free seed packs so our visitors can plant their own butterfly gardens? We are - and we still have plenty left! Stop by our seed library to grab as many packs as you think you’ll use and help us beautify our world. And take a look at picture #2 to see the results from one of our patrons!

08/09/2026

Mark your calendars for Thursday, September 17th friends... NMPL's beloved Night Market is returning for the 5th year in a row!

When the sun goes down, the library lights up. Crisp air, warm lights, and the scent of seasonal treats drifting through the stacks. The 5th Annual Night Market returns, adding in a special twist: The library is staying open later to accommodate the glowing, special marketplace filled with handcrafted goods, comforting flavors, and the creative spirit of our community!

Wander down the main hall visiting tables of local artisans offering one‑of‑a‑kind treasures: cozy home décor, fall‑inspired crafts, baked delights, unique fashion pieces, and more. This year’s vendor lineup features some new and returning favorites and we are so excited for each one!

2026 Vendor Line Up
🌙 3D Professor
⭐ Accessories for Hope
🌙 Addair Family Creations
⭐ Amor Columbia Food
🌙 Annie's Bakes
⭐ The Beverage Buggy
🌙 Bookworms & Blossoms
⭐Chelsie's Country Pickins
🌙 Joyful Princess
⭐ Miller Made
🌙 Norma's Nick Nacks
⭐ Nourish Indiana
🌙 Resin Relics
⭐ Treaty Creek Creations
🌙 Vintage Cravings

Alongside the shopping, enjoy free Glow in the Dark activities that make the night unforgettable: glowing yard games, a glow-in-the-dark scavenger hunt, glow-the-dark crafts, and all kinds of fun for all ages.

But what we're REALLY excited to announce this year? An exciting opportunity to get to preview and play all the Arcade Games that well have at the library throughout the month of September and part of October! That's right, we're filling the Blocher Room with 12 arcade games and will be hosting multiple programs for people to come and enjoy them, but you'll get to experience them first at the Night Market - and it's free to play!

Come support local talent, celebrate community, and celebrate the arrival of autumn with us! It's going to be an amazing night!

08/08/2026

NEW DVD ARRIVALS!
These DVDs just arrived and will be available on the new shelf soon! Any new titles catching your eye? Head to our catalog and log in with your library barcode and phone number. Search for your chosen title, and click the large RESERVE THIS ITEM button to place a hold!

08/07/2026

Behind the scenes sneak peek... it's staff photo time!

08/06/2026

Our final Ancestral Knowledge Workshop wrapped up this past week, closing out a truly special summer series! Each session brought hands‑on learning, great conversation, and a chance for patrons to explore traditional foodways and skills in a welcoming, community‑centered space. We’re deeply grateful to the Community Foundation of Wabash County - their Good Deeds Grant made this entire series possible - and to Nourish Indiana for their thoughtful instruction, creativity, and generosity throughout this series!

We ended on a high note with our Pupusa class. Pupusas, a beloved Salvadoran dish found on nearly every street corner in San Salvador, are thick handmade tortillas filled with beans and cheese or meat and cheese, served with curtido (a vinegar‑based slaw) and a bright, zippy salsa. Nourish Indiana walked participants through each step: preparing the fillings, making the salsa and curtido, mixing and shaping the masa, forming dumpling‑sized portions, adding the filling, and cooking everything on the grill.

Everyone had the chance to practice rolling, stuffing, and cooking their own pupusas, and then of course the best part was eating them! And trust us, they were absolutely delicious! Each participant left with detailed instructions and recipes so they can recreate the dish at home.

It was a wonderful finale to a meaningful series, and we’re so thankful to everyone who joined us along the way!

08/05/2026

Our Baby‑Led Feeding program is quickly becoming one of our favorite NMPL events, and this month’s session was no exception. Our young chefs learned how to make chocolate hummus breakfast quesadillas, a simple recipe that turned into an absolutely delicious morning treat! Using tortillas and chocolate hummus, the little ones practiced prepping their dish and stuffing it with healthy ingredients like fresh fruit (that they chopped themselves!), coconut shavings, and chia seeds. We cooked everything on the The Charlie Cart Project and then enjoyed the results together... and as you can see from the messy faces, it was as tasty as it sounds!

If you’re interested in joining us next time, Babytime is a weekly program designed for babies and their caregivers, offering simple themed activities that support early development - from language and rhythm to movement, coordination, and sensory exploration. Each session blends stories, gentle play, and connection! During our Baby‑Led Feeding weeks, caregivers learn about this approach to introducing solid foods with a focus on safety, independence, and motor‑skill development.

We'd love to have you join us for Babytime: Baby-Led Feeding - Dipped Apple Pancakes on Thursday, August 27th at 10am! It's going to be a delicious time!

This program was made possible by the T-Mobile

08/04/2026

The gardens and beds around NMPL are starting to produce all kinds of veggies and herbs! We'd like to remind our patrons that they are always welcome to come and help themselves to the harvest. We have multiple beds in our Seed-To-Table Pergula, but we've also planted some herbs, flowers, and veggies on the raised beds behind the Thomas Marshall house! Come and help yourself to a delicious array of fresh ingredients!

Address

405 N Market Street
North Manchester, IN
46962

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 8pm
Tuesday	9am - 8pm
Wednesday	9am - 8pm
Thursday	9am - 8pm
Friday	9am - 5pm
Saturday	9am - 5pm

Website

http://www.nman.lib.in.us/

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