Teens
Teen Services
Use your library card to borrow books, movies, and more! Teens (with or without a library card) are always invited to drop by to participate in events and hang out with their friends.
Student Cards are available for all enrolled students, age 5 – 18 years old, living in an area without library service within the Wa-Nee School District. This includes students at nonpublic schools within that area.*Parent/Guardian signature is required.
Upcoming Programs
- 12/27/25 @ 10:00am – 12/27/25 @ 11:00am Heritage Collection Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 7:00pm Registration end: 12/26/2025 […]
- 12/29/25 @ 10:00am – 12/29/25 @ 11:00am Heritage Collection Meeting Room Heritage Collection Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ […]
- 12/29/25 @ 1:00pm – 12/29/25 @ 2:30pm Cube Nappanee Public Library Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ 7:00pm Registration […]
- 12/29/25 @ 3:00pm – 12/29/25 @ 4:00pm Heritage Collection Meeting Room Heritage Collection Registration is required. Registration starts: 12/31/1969 @ […]
Book Clubs & Reading Challenges
100 Books Before High School
Grade 6 – 8
Challenge: Read 100 books before beginning high school. There are no assigned books so you can read anything, including graphic novels and audiobooks! Each book must be unique. Rereads don’t count.
100 Books Before Graduation
Grade 9 – 12
Challenge: Read 100 books before graduating high school. Sign up as soon as your freshman year and start counting your books. Assigned reading for school can be included.
New Items
>Resources
Indiana Digital Library (Overdrive / Libby)
Provides access to eBooks and eAudio on a wide variety of portable devices and e-readers.
hoopla
Hoopla allows you to borrow movies, music, audiobooks, ebooks, comics, and TV shows to enjoy on your computer, tablet, or phone โ and even your TV!
INSPIRE
Indiana’s Virtual Library, a collection of commercial databases and other information resources that can be accessed by Indiana residents.
NoveList
Find new books based on books you’ve read or topics in which you are interested.
Provides over 35,000 full-text book reviews and annotations.
What’s New at NPL?
Turn in your Winter Reading Punch Cards this week!
Finish and get 1 book + Candy + each punch earns 1 grand prize ticket. We have so many good books to choose from!
The challenge ends December 29. The final day to redeem rewards and tickets is December 30.
The grand prize drawing will take place on January 5. All rewards and prizes must be picked up at the Nappanee Public Library.
The library has a new look! ๐ฅณ
Check out our new brand, including a new logo, designed by @valamarketing. Each element in the logo represents the library, from the arches to the stained glass window. We believe this new branding also meshes very well with our soon to be renovated library. This update honors our past, symbolizes our present, and looks forward to our future.
We hope you enjoy this new chapter with us! ๐
Visit the library and sign up for the Winter Reading Challenge! โ๏ธ
Read 750 minutes or attend 3 library programs (or mix it up and do both) and you`ll get a free book, candy, and 4 grand prize tickets!
No library card required. Visit the library to sign up and get your first grand prize ticket and a punch card.
Santa Claus is coming to town and he`s stop at the Heritage Collection for an afternoon visit. ๐
Bring the family to see Santa, share your holiday wishes, and take some festive photos!
The ELC Heritage Collection is located inside the Nappanee Center at 302 W Market St.
This program is free and no registration is required. Please bring your own camera. Visitors are responsible for their own pictures, but staff may be available to assist.
Weโve added a Cricut Joy to the Library of Things! ๐ฅณ
A Cricut Joy is Cricutโs smallest cutting machine, designed for quick, everyday DIY projects.
You can borrow the Cricut Joy with your library card for up to 2 weeks!
*card restrictions may apply.
There is a new episode of Book Bites with Maggie, the library`s go to podcast for all the book recommendations. In this newest episode, Maggie is chatting about 2025 favorites! Tune in now on all the popular platforms. ๐ง ๐
It`s the most wonderful time of year to join a book club!
New members are always welcome! Check out our upcoming picks!
Not So Young Adult Book Club
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December 16, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
The Wild Huntress by Emily Lloyd-Jones.
Free copies of the book available, while supplies last. Registration is required.
Grumpy Sunshine: Romance Book Club
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December 18, 6 – 7 pm
All I Want is You by Falon Ballard.
We are kicking off Winter Reading tonight! Join us from 4-6 pm to sign up for the challenge! After signing up, Show your punch card to Travelinโ Toms to get one free drink and enjoy crafts, activities, and cookies. ๐๐
Library News
- Library Notifications
Having Trouble with Text Notifications? Here’s What to Know! We know how important it is to stay updated on your library account, especially when you’re waiting on a hold or trying to avoid late fees. - Mini Canvas Art Contest
See the winners of the Mini Canvas Art Contest