Westville-New Durham Twp Public Library

Book Sale! Book Sale! Book Sale! Mark you calendar for next Saturday, August 15th. Tables and carts will be set up in the basement room. Social distancing and masks will be required. Hope to see you there! 🤗 ... See more

If you are looking for an epidemic book, check out this title. You can find it in our YA new book section.

Today's A Mighty Girl Community Pick: "Fever 1793" by Laurie Halse Anderson. In the summer of 1793, 14-year-old Mattie Cook is too busy helping at her family's coffee shop to worry about the rumors of a plague of "grippe"… until Poll, the serving girl and a childhood playmate of Mattie's, suddenly dies of the disease. Soon her mother is ill too, and Mattie and her grandfather have to flee the city in hopes of staying well. But there are dangers outside the city as well as in it, especially as society starts to unravel due to panic and hardship. And sooner or later Mattie will have to return to her family's home and business, where she'll have to decide whether it's possible to put the pieces of her life back together.

In this gripping work of historical fiction, bestselling author Laurie Halse Anderson tells the story of the yellow fever epidemic which killed 10% of Philadelphia’s population over four months in 1793. The protagonist, Mattie, is a determined young woman, whose ordinary teenage struggles with her mother take on a new tone when she realizes that she may lose her forever to illness or violence. It's a powerful story of survival and an all too timely look at how society comes together or falls apart during an epidemic. Highly recommended for ages 10 and up.

"Fever 1793" is available at https://www.amightygirl.com/fever-1793

For more historical fiction books about girls surviving epidemics, we recommend "Daisy and the Deadly Flu: A 1918 Influenza Survival Story" for ages 8 to 11 (https://www.amightygirl.com/daisy-and-the-deadly-flu), "The Heaven Shop" for ages 10 to 13 (https://www.amightygirl.com/the-heaven-shop), and "Chanda's Secrets" for ages 13 and up (https://www.amightygirl.com/chanda-s-secrets)

If your kids have questions or concerns about the coronavirus, there's a free e-book to help: "Coronavirus: A Book for Children," which you can download for free on Amazon in the US (https://amzn.to/31d4Jpf), Canada (https://amzn.to/3ecv6zb), the UK (https://amzn.to/2Rx0EXl), and Australia (https://amzn.to/3hCLdIu)

For more powerful works of historical fiction, visit our new blog post "An Adventure in Time: 60 Mighty Girl Historical Fiction Novels for Tweens and Teens" at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=23426 ... See more

Today is a nice day to stop in and grab a book to read outside. Try out our shady area in front of the library. 😊

Here's a good resource. School will be starting soon and the uncertainty coming with it, this hotline could be helpful.

The Be Well Crisis Helpline launched through Indiana's 211 telephone system is for Hoosiers experiencing elevated stress and anxiety due to COVID-19. Hoosiers can now speak with a trained counselor for free 24/7 by dialing 2-1-1. ... See more

Our part-time position is still open. We are looking for someone to replace our program/craft staff member. If you like working with people of all ages, crafty, and available during library hours, please stop in to fill out an application. 😀 ... See more

The last craft of Summer Reading is..... Coat of Arms Vest! We will provide you the paper bag, shield coloring sheet, and instructions. Stop in and pick one up today!

Adults - here is your Bingo card! Use this picture to mark your Bingo, then send us the picture through Messenger.

This is the last week for Summer Reading! Turn in your Bingo cards for chance to win prizes. There is still time to try!

School's out which means summer break! You know what else that means? Summer reading program at WNDTPL!! 🥳
"Imagine Your Story" is our theme this year. Fairy tales, folklore, mythology, oh my!
The summer reading program will have some changes this year for a couple of reasons. One, our crafts will be in a Grab and Go format so they can be completed at home. We are trying to limit the time spent in the library and keep craft material from being handled by multiple patrons.
The exciting change will be how we keep track of participation and prizes! There will be three age levels - School age (PreK-6th grade), teens (7th-12th), and adults. Each age level has a Bingo card with various activities to complete. Get a Bingo and your name will be entered into a prize drawing! Bingo sheets will be available starting June 15th.
Look for more information as we get closer to the date. Happy reading! ... See more

Starting Saturday, July 18th, masks will be required to enter the library. This is in compliance with the LaPorte County mandate. We are a public building and must comply. Curbside service is available if you need it. Thank you for your patience and understanding. ... See more