Ada Public Library

The Ada Public Library invites you to explore the yarned arts at their Knitting & Crochet program at 6 p.m. on Thursday, January 25.

The event is a welcoming space for crafters of all levels to create, share and learn. Stop by to unwind with a community of fellow yarn enthusiasts.

Get ready for the freezing temperatures! Come join the Ada Public Library Winter Reading Challenge and warm up with a good book and a cup of cocoa!

The challenge is for all ages and registration begins Tuesday January 16.

The library has books to check out, prizes to win, and an adorable snowflake mug with a packet of hot chocolate for you avid readers that complete the Winter Challenge.

The Ada Public Library is hosting "Feed the Birds," an ornament craft with Miss Kari.

WHEN
• Thursday, January 18 at 6:00 p.m.
• Saturday, January 20 at 11:30 a.m.

Participants will be creating outdoor décor that provides a tasty treat for our feathered friends.

 Mondays just got more exciting with Music & Movement at the library!

Join Miss Kari for a fun-filled blend of songs, dances, and activities. It's the perfect way to keep your little ones engaged, learning, and having a blast! 

Books, music selections and sponsors below

The Lima Symphony Orchestra brings its popular “Symphony Storytime” to the Ada Public Library this December. Throughout the season, the Lima Symphony hosts Symphony Storytime programs to Allen and surrounding counties extending the Symphony’s educational reach and impact. The program, “Dancing in the Snow” brings music, dancing, and favorite winter-themed books together into an interactive, educational storytime. 

Wednesday, December 13
10:00 AM – Ada Public Library, 320 N. Main St.

Children and their families are invited to this free program, thanks to our sponsors listed below. This program will feature both classic and new children’s books including The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats, The Snow Dancer by Addie Boswell, illustrated by Merce López, and The Snowman Waltz by Karen Konnerth, illustrated by Emily Neilson. 

The Ada Public Library Holiday Book Drawing is underway until December 15.  Patrons receive an entry ticket every day they check out an item from the library. Winners of the drawing will receive a copy of one of these books:

  • "The Big Cheese” by Jory John and Peter Oswald (4 - 7 yr)
  • "Bea Wolf” by Zach Weinersmith and Boulet (8 – 10 yr)
  • “Wrecker” by Carl Hiaasen (11 – 13 yr)
  • "The Infinity Particle” by Wendy Xu (14 - 18 yr)
  • “The Covenant of Water” by Abraham Berghese (adult)

Limited to one ticket per day. Ask a librarian for more information.

Sponsored by Friends of the Ada Public Library.

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