Library News & Events - August 2022 - Full Newsletter

Oct 5, 2026

August 2022 Library News & Events newsletter for Kendallville Public Library highlights its “Library of Things” borrowing program, emphasizing free access to items such as home and fitness supplies, décor, Lego sets, music, tech items, and tools. It announces key updates to program registration beginning September, including required registration for scheduled events and guidance on arrival, attendance, and cancellation. It also lists August 10 closure hours, upcoming library hours details, and ongoing community Friends of the Library initiatives and book sale events.

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CategoryLifestyle

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Pages8

Reading Time12 min

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Library News & Events

Library of Things

Important Library News

Changes to Program Registration

August 10 Library Hours

In This Issue

News You Need to Know

A Message from the Friends of the Library

Benefits of Becoming a Friend

How to become a Member

All Ages & Family Events

Cortex Projects

August 2022 Library News & Events Providing Access to Information...for Life! LIBRARY OF THINGS Don't buy...borrow! The Kendallville Public Library offers a variety of "things" you probably need, and allows you to borrow them instead of buying! Want to try out an air fryer before you spend the money on one? Check out ours! Only need a stand mixer or a DSLR camera once or twice a year? Borrow them from us! We have crafting and cooking supplies, fitness gear, home supplies and decor, Lego sets, music, tech items and also tools. All of these"things" are FREE for you to checkout! To see a complete list of the items we offer visit our website and click on the "Library of Things" link. You can also stop in one of our library branches to view the items that are available! Important Library News Changes to Program Registration Starting in September registration will be required for all scheduled programs. This includes adult, teen, youth and all age events that the libraries host. This change is an effort to be courteous to our presenters, audience members and wait listed registrants. We also ask that you arrive prior to the program's start time. Registering for a program will not hold your seat after the program's designated start time. If you are unable to attend, please cancel your registration online or by calling the library. What if you do not register fora program? Don't worry! You will not be turned away! [To register for events please visit our website at www.kendallvillelibrary.org](To register for events please visit our website at www.kendallvillelibrary.org). August 10th Library Hours Due to a staff in-service the Kendallville Library and it's Limberlost Branch will [be closed from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday](be closed from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday), August 10th. We will resume normal operation at 2:00 p. m. We apologize for any inconvenience. In This Issue: News You Need to Know...................2 Activities for All Ages...............3 Event Calendar................4 & 5 Youth Events.............................6 Adult & CLC Events................7 New Materials............................8 Locations and Hours................8 BOOK SALE at Limberlost Friends Members Only: Thursday, August 4 [from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m](from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m). Public Welcome: Friday, August 5 [from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m](from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m). Clearance Sale: Saturday, August 6 [from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m](from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m). www. kendallvillelibrary.org info@kendallvillelibrary.org 2 News You Need to Know A Message from the Friends of the Library “Isn’t everyone a friend of the library?” We often hearthis question when we speak about the Friends of the Library organization. The broad answer is “Yes.” However, our organization consists of people who have expressed additional support of the library through paying an annual membership and being available to help whenever needed, such as volunteering at book sales and helping with library programs. Income from memberships and regular book sales is used to underwrite the cost of programs and equipment not covered in the regular budget. Recently, the Friends paid for gift bags given at the Kleiman Writing Contest Banquet. We also gave a restaurant gift card and mini Bundt cake to all staff members in recognition of their efforts in transiting over 24,000 items throughout the 130 Evergreen Library Consortium in 2021. Our June Book Sale brought in $525 in donations, and an additional $100 was given through the Plinko donation board near the circulation desk. Please accept our thanks for your generosity, as we all work together to benefit the library! You can read more about the Friends, and the simple process of becoming a member, on the Friends page of the library’s website. You may also contact me at [friends@kendallvillelibrary.org](friends@kendallvillelibrary.org). LuReign Brown

FAQs

What is the “Library of Things” and how can patrons use it?

The Kendallville Public Library offers a variety of items patrons can borrow instead of buying. Many “things” are free to checkout, and the library branches also allow viewing available items.

What changes to program registration take effect in September?

Starting in September, registration will be required for all scheduled programs across all age groups. Patrons should arrive before the program’s start time, and registration will not hold a seat after the designated start time.

Why is the library closed on August 10th, and what are the hours?

Due to a staff in-service, the Kendallville Library and its Limberlost Branch are closed from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 10th, resuming normal operation at 2:00 p.m.

Oct 5, 2026

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