As we say goodbye to 2024, it’s time to take a step back and reflect.  

Our Mission

The New Carlisle-Olive Township Public Library fosters community by providing opportunities for creative learning and by connecting people with resources and services to enrich lives. 

Highlights from 2024 include:

  • Launched Seed Library: The mission of NCPL’s seed library is to provide the local community access to Native Plant seeds, mainly found around the library grounds, free of charge. By offering these seeds, NCPL aims to restore the local ecosystem and raise awareness about the benefits of Native Plants.
  • Launched Community Snapshot: NCPL introduced a Community Calendar on the Library’s website and created a print piece that is available at local businesses. This initiative benefits the entire New Carlisle area.
  • Parade Participation: NCPL proudly participated in Hometown Days and Christmas in New Carlisle Parades.
  • Author and Music Events: The Library received a grant from Indiana Humanities to host local author Helen Frost for public and student engagements. NCPL also invited the South Bend Symphony for two performances, filling the library with music and creating memorable experiences for Olive students and the general public.
  • Friends of the Library Fundraising: The Friends of the Library raised over $6000 through semi-annual book sales and events like a spring daffodil sale to support library programs and services.

The word of the year was Adventure.

In partnership with the Historic New Carlisle exhibit, New Carlisle Public Library hosted an Adventures in Indiana Comic Strip Contest, encouraging creativity and storytelling within the community.  

Adventure Begins at Your Library: Summer Reading 2024 was packed with fun and exciting activities at the Library! Here are just a few highlights:

  • Hedge Hannah’s Animal Show: A thrilling experience featuring amazing animals.
  • Exploration Adventures Camp: A three-day event filled with crafting, creating, and experimenting.
  • Cooking Adventures Camp: A hands-on cooking experience for aspiring chefs.
  • Mysterious Adventures Book Clubs: Held throughout July for readers who love a good mystery.
  • A Dino-tastic Adventure: A  realistic animatronic dinosaur puppet experience. 

Teens had their own exciting lineup, including cooking, creating, reading, coding, and volunteering opportunities, ensuring a summer of growth and engagement.

NCPL’s remarkable achievements in 2024:

  • Hosted 300 programs with attendance exceeding 8,000.
  • Issued 500 new library cards.
  • Increased door count by nearly 10% compared to 2023.

Thank you, 2024, and thank you to our amazing staff and patrons! Here’s to a bright and hopeful 2025!