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Merrillville


Branch manager
Chris


Address
1919 W. 81st Ave.
Merrillville, IN 46410
Tel: 219-769-3541

Hours

Mon, Mar 18 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Mar 19 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Mar 20 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Mar 21 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Mar 22 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 24 12:00PM to 4:00PM

Upcoming Events
Tue, Mar 19, 10:15am - 11:00am
St. John - Children's Program Room
This is a 45 minute program for toddlers, ages 2-3, with their caregiver(s). We will read books, sing songs, and make a craft!
This event is full

Tue, Mar 19, 10:15am - 10:45am
Munster - Large Meeting Room
In this program babies and toddlers, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.

Tue, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room
Children ages 2-3 years, along with their caregivers, will enjoy storytime, which involves 30 minutes of interactive rhymes, songs, stories and a craft. Please register all attendees!
Registration is now closed

Tue, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, music and a craft that teach early literacy skills. Please register all attending.

Tue, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland - Children's Programming Room
This is a storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft, that teach early literacy skills. Please register all attending.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room
4 and 5 year old children and their caregivers are invited to an early literacy storytime, featuring books, fingerplays, and songs that teach pre-reading skills and prepare children for school.

Tue, Mar 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hobart - Children's Program Room
Babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.

Tue, Mar 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Join fellow baby and toddler caregivers after our storytime for a cup of coffee or tea and some conversation. Storytime attendance is not required.

Tue, Mar 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hobart - Hobart Zoom Room,Programming Room
Our March 2024 book chat title is Any Other Family by Eleanor Brown. Pick up a copy at the Hobart branch to chat! Contact hobart@lcplin.org or (219) 942-2243 for more details.

Tue, Mar 19, 11:00am - 1:30pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Following the antics of a young woman, Emma Woodhouse, who occupies herself with matchmaking - in sometimes misguided, often meddlesome fashion in the lives of her friends and family. PG. 125 min.

Tue, Mar 19, 11:00am - 11:30am
Munster - Large Meeting Room
In this program babies and toddlers, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.

Tue, Mar 19, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Cedar Lake - Children's Programming Room
During this storytime 4 and 5 year olds will hear stories and participate in music activities, rhymes, and other activities, with an emphasis on important early pre-reading skills.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Mar 19, 11:30am - 11:50am
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
In this program, toddlers and their adult caregivers will enjoy a storytime with books, rhymes, music, and a craft. Registration Required.
Registration is now closed

Tue, Mar 19, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A
Come in and try Minecraft Pi. Register ahead of time as seats are limited. Recommended for ages 8 to 18.

Tue, Mar 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Learn about the factors affecting gas prices in the latest of our lecture series, presented by Micah Pollak, Associate Professor of Economics of Indiana University Northwest.

Tue, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
Join us to learn about the selected art style/movement, and make your own artwork. All materials provided. Please register.

Wed, Mar 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Join us for a movie! Members of the Portokalos family reunite in Greece for a hilarious and heartwarming trip full of love, twists and turns. PG13; 1h31min.

Wed, Mar 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Do you enjoy crafting? Do you wish you had friendly people to work with on those crafts? Bring your current project and enjoy the company every Wednesday! All crafts are welcome.

Wed, Mar 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room C
Learn the basics of crochet and begin creating a hacky sack!
This event is full

Wed, Mar 20, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Hobart - Children's Program Room
This is a storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft that teach pre-reading skills for kids 4-6.

Wed, Mar 20, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Cedar Lake - Cedar Lake Public Tables
Join us and work on your crafts at the library! Bring yarn and a size H crochet hook or size 7 knitting needles and cotton yarn - or bring along a project you're already working on!

Wed, Mar 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B
Children, ages 6-12, are invited to this program where they will learn to make a craft!
This event is full

Wed, Mar 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Highland - Children's Programming Room
In this program children will have the opportunity to read aloud to a Power Paws therapy dog and their volunteer.

Wed, Mar 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Bring your own black t-shirt and make a solar eclipse t-shirt to wear on April 8th! Black t-shirt required, paint supplies will be provided. Must Register.

Wed, Mar 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Teens will learn to make sushi using rice krispies, fruit roll-ups, candy, and more! Ages 12-18. Registration required.

Wed, Mar 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Children and their families are invited to create and play with LEGO® in an hour of free play and fun. Finished creations will be displayed in the library for the rest of the month!

Wed, Mar 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A
Join us for a discussion of "The Woman with the Cure" by Lynn Cullen.

Thu, Mar 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Babies and toddlers ages birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.

Thu, Mar 21, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Bring any low-mess craft (e.g., knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, coloring, origami, jewelry-making) and enjoy meeting and sharing ideas with other crafters in this twice-monthly club.

Thu, Mar 21, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Like to cross-stitch, knit, crochet, or do any other craft? Every Thursday, bring and work on your own project while enjoying the company of others.

Thu, Mar 21, 10:30am - 11:15am
Highland - Children's Programming Room
This is a storytime program featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft that teach pre-reading skills for kids 4-6.
This event is full

Thu, Mar 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room
For this storytime babies and toddlers will participate in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music activities designed to enhance important pre-literacy skills.

Thu, Mar 21, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Author and artist Samuel Love will lead a free 6 week workshop series about developing and executing oral history projects. This workshop series is designed for ages 65+ but is open to all.

Thu, Mar 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
Register for this session to receive individualized tech help.

Thu, Mar 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hobart - Children's Program Room
Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a take home craft, that teach early literacy skills. Please register all attending.
This event is full

Thu, Mar 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Merrillville - Small Group Room #2
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.

Thu, Mar 21, 11:15am - 11:45am
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.

Thu, Mar 21, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Cedar Lake - Children's Programming Room
Program for toddlers, 2 and 3 years of age, accompanied by a caregiver to participate in stories, finger plays, and music activities. Activities will help to develop important pre-literacy skills.
This event is full

Thu, Mar 21, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
Children, ages 2-5, and their adult caregivers are invited to help us welcome in Spring with some festive crafts!

Thu, Mar 21, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
Indiana author Josh Dygert will speak about the writing process, getting published, and be available for questions.

Thu, Mar 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Life is hard enough on its own, join us as we touch on some common skills not everyone may know.

Thu, Mar 21, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
English Classes are for participants who are learning English as a second language. Different levels are available. Classes are free.

Thu, Mar 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
As we gear up for the upcoming eclipse let's find out more about the Sun, Earth and Moon! There will be fun, informative activities for all ages!
This event is full

Fri, Mar 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Get your gear ready for eclipse day! Bring in your own plain black or dark colored t-shirt for this project. All other supplies will be provided. Registration is required. Ages 14 & up.
This event is full

Fri, Mar 22, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hobart - Children's Area
Meet and read to a local LCC K-9 comfort dog and its handler. LCC K-9 comfort dogs show kindness and calm to people throughout the community and beyond, making them excellent listeners.

Sat, Mar 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
In this program children will have the opportunity to read aloud to a Power Paws therapy dog and their volunteer.

Mon, Mar 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Merrillville - Small Group Room #2
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
This event is full

Mon, Mar 25, 12:30pm - 5:00pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Drop in and create an animal sticker with diamond dots. All materials will be provided. Supplies are limited. Registration Required.

Mon, Mar 25, 1:00pm - 1:40pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
Join us for a storytime for kids 4-5 years old, featuring stories, music and craft, that help develop early literacy skills. Attendees must register.

Mon, Mar 25, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Set in 1906, a young Irish immigrant is so desperate to get out of a New York tenement that she answers a mail-order bride ad and agrees to marry a man she knows nothing about.

Mon, Mar 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hobart - Programming Room
This is an adult program where participants will get to remember pastimes from childhood.
This event is full

Mon, Mar 25, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
The Library is YOUR library. Help your local library create programs and initiatives that help and interest you. We'll brainstorm and discuss ways to improve teen programs.

Mon, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room,Munster Zoom Room
Teens let's spill about books! Each month we'll read and talk about a different book. In March we are reading A Northern Light by Jennifer Donnelly. Pick up books @ Munster Branch.

Mon, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Join us for a game night for the grown ups. We will have board games and the Nintendo Switch. You can play board games anytime at the library, but here's your chance to meet new players.

Mon, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Munster - Children's Program Room
Children (completed grades K-5) may free build with the library's LEGO® blocks or build a 'challenge' project. Constructions will be displayed in the library until the next LEGO® Club meeting.

Tue, Mar 26, 10:15am - 11:00am
St. John - Large Meeting Room
This is a 45 minute program for children, ages 4-6, and their caregiver(s). We will read books, sing songs, and make a craft!

Tue, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room
Babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.
This event is full

Tue, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:15am
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
In this program, children will develop pre-reading skills as they enjoy stories, music, and a craft.

Tue, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:30am
Munster - Large Meeting Room
This is a storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music that teach early literacy skills. In person craft time will follow the storytime.
This event is full

Tue, Mar 26, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland - Children's Programming Room
Babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.
This event is full

Tue, Mar 26, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Hobart - Large Meeting Room
Join us and bring your current painting projects/materials for an opportunity to chat and create!

Tue, Mar 26, 11:00am - 11:30am
Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room
Parents and caregivers of children, birth-23 months, are welcome to chat with one another and enjoy a refreshment while children explore with books and puzzles! Registration is required.

Tue, Mar 26, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Relax via this coloring for adults open session. Enjoy a warm cup of coffee & tea while getting creative with no pressure for perfection. Coloring materials provided.

Tue, Mar 26, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Cedar Lake - Children's Programming Room
This is a storytime program for babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.

Tue, Mar 26, 11:30am - 11:50am
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
Babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.

Tue, Mar 26, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Munster - Children's Program Room
Join us for a storytime program featuring stories, fingerplays, music, and an in person craft that teach pre-reading skills. This program is for kids 4 to 6 years of age and their caregivers.

Tue, Mar 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
Join the Fact or Fiction Book Club in discussing "The Searchers" by Glenn Frankel. Copies are available at the Highland Branch.

Tue, Mar 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Dyer-Schererville Zoom Room
The Between the Lines Book Club reads "Two Nights in Lisbon" by Chris Pavone. Books for this discussion can be picked up at the Dyer-Schererville branch a month prior to the event.

Tue, Mar 26, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
All ages are invited to come learn the science behind a solar eclipse as well as how to safely view it.

Tue, Mar 26, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A
Have you seen people playing games like Dungeons & Dragons and want to try it yourself? We will be playing the fantasy RPG "Dragonbane", a game similar to D&D. Beginners are welcome. For ages 12-18.
This event is full

Tue, Mar 26, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Join the Calumet Astronomical Society to learn about various topics on the cosmos!

Wed, Mar 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.

Wed, Mar 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Join fellow baby and toddler caregivers after our storytime for a cup of coffee or tea and some conversation. Storytime attendance is not required.

Wed, Mar 27, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Do you enjoy crafting? Do you wish you had friendly people to work with on those crafts? Bring your current project and enjoy the company every Wednesday! All crafts are welcome.

Wed, Mar 27, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A
Homeschool children are invited to attend a program exploring a STEAM topic each session. The only requirement is imagination and registration!
This event is full

Wed, Mar 27, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Come to the library and paint Easter eggs! Bring out your creativity and enjoy the Easter season! All supplies will be provided. Must register first! Supplies are limited.
This event is full

Wed, Mar 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Come hang out at the library and play the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii and board games! We provide the games...you bring your friends to join in on the fun! Ages 12-18.

Wed, Mar 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hobart - Large Meeting Room
Explore stations with different activities to learn about space and the 2024 eclipse.

Wed, Mar 27, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Cedar Lake - Cedar Lake Public Tables
Join us and work on your crafts at the library! Bring yarn and a size H crochet hook or size 7 knitting needles and cotton yarn - or bring along a project you're already working on!

Wed, Mar 27, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
The public is invited to a town hall forum with State Senator David Vinzant, Indiana Senate District 3.

Wed, Mar 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
Assist librarians to make the library your space. Improve activities and programs and earn volunteer hours!

Thu, Mar 28, 10:30am - 12:30pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Join us for this month's classic film, I Love You Again. Runtime: 1hr 40 mins. Light refreshments will be served. Please register.

Thu, Mar 28, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Like to cross-stitch, knit, crochet, or do any other craft? Every Thursday, bring and work on your own project while enjoying the company of others.

Thu, Mar 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room
For this storytime babies and toddlers will participate in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music activities designed to enhance important pre-literacy skills.

Thu, Mar 28, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Author and artist Samuel Love will lead a free 6 week workshop series about developing and executing oral history projects. This workshop series is designed for ages 65+ but is open to all.

Thu, Mar 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Highland - Meeting Room A
All Ability: Hangout is a program designed for adults with special needs. Each session we will read picture books and do an activity centered around a theme. Caretakers must stay in the room.

Thu, Mar 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hobart - Children's Program Room
Join us as we read a story and enjoy sensory supporting stations of play. Space is limited. Please register every child and adult attending.
This event is full

Thu, Mar 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Merrillville - Small Group Room #2
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.

Thu, Mar 28, 11:15am - 12:30pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
The Between the Lines Book Club reads "Two Nights in Lisbon" by Chris Pavone. Books for this discussion can be picked up at the Dyer-Schererville branch a month prior to the event.

Thu, Mar 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A,Merrillville Zoom Room
Ever get confused on Fold3? Learn what records are available for your 19th-century military ancestors there, and pick up some search strategies to narrow down what you’re looking for.

Thu, Mar 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Join us for an informal and relaxed discussion of Rosie Walsh's "The Love of My Life." Copies are available at the Munster branch.

Thu, Mar 28, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Hobart - Children's Program Room
Join us as we read a story and enjoy sensory supporting stations of play. Space is limited. Please register every child and adult attending.

Thu, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
An outreach coordinator from the Food Bank of NWI will be at the library to provide information about SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and show patrons how to apply for SNAP benefits.

Thu, Mar 28, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Merrillville - Board Room
Meeting of the Lake County Public Library Board of Trustees

Thu, Mar 28, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Did you miss out on an adult craft in 2023? Did you like something so much that you would like to do it again? Help us clean up a bit in this craft! We'll have honey jars, tie dye, wreaths, and more!

Canceled
Thu, Mar 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dyer-Schererville
Children may free build with the library's LEGO® blocks or build a 'challenge' project. Constructions will be photographed and displayed on the next month's flyer!

Thu, Mar 28, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Join us for bedtime stories and songs. Wear your favorite pajamas and sing along to some lullabies. PJs are encouraged but not required.

Fri, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hobart - Programming Room
Join us for a Mario Kart Tournament! Winner gets a prize. Must Register. Ages 11-17.

Mon, Apr 01, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Hobart - Large Meeting Room
Purdue Extension Lake County, partnering with the Alzheimer's Association®, will offer 4 classes about the growing need for detection and support of Alzheimer's disease and dementia in our community.

Mon, Apr 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Four best friends take their book club to Italy for the fun girls trip they never had. However, their relaxing vacation turns into a once-in-a-lifetime cross-country adventure. PG-13; 107mins.

Mon, Apr 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
Come and enjoy this afternoon movie with us! Popcorn and snacks will be served. Seating is limited. Registration is required.

Mon, Apr 01, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hobart - Children's Program Room
Children (completed grades K-5) may free build with the library's LEGO® blocks or build a 'challenge' project. Constructions will be displayed in the library until the next LEGO® Club meeting.

Mon, Apr 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Earn volunteer hours and help the St. John Branch create teen programs, displays, and more! Refreshments will be served. Grades 6-12. Please register.

Mon, Apr 01, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Teens in 6th-12th grades are invited to join the Chess Club. Please register and bring your own board.

Mon, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Are you a fan of anime or manga? If so, come to our monthly Teen Anime Club to find new anime to watch. We watch 3-4 episodes of your choosing each month. Ages 12-18.

Mon, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hobart - Large Meeting Room
April is Financial Literacy Month! Centier Bank associates will be offering a series of four classes on: 1) Budgeting & Savings, 2) Credit & Paying Down Debt, 3) Homeownership, and 4) Retirement.

Tue, Apr 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
Munster - Large Meeting Room
In this program babies and toddlers, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.

Tue, Apr 02, 10:15am - 11:00am
St. John - Children's Program Room
Toddlers and their adult caregivers will enjoy a storytime with books, rhymes, music, and a craft.

Tue, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Join us for this month's travel film about Prague. Runtime: 60 mins. Light refreshments will be served. Please register.

Tue, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, music and a craft that teach early literacy skills. Please register all attending.

Tue, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland - Children's Programming Room
This is a storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft, that promote early literacy skills. Please register all attending.

Tue, Apr 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hobart - Children's Program Room
Babies and toddlers birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.

Tue, Apr 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Join fellow baby and toddler caregivers after our storytime for a cup of coffee or tea and some conversation. Storytime attendance is not required.

Tue, Apr 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Munster - Large Meeting Room
In this program babies and toddlers, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.

Tue, Apr 02, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Cedar Lake - Children's Programming Room
During this themed storytime children, 4 and 5 years old, will hear stories and participate in music activities, rhymes, and other activities, with an emphasis on important early pre-reading skills.

Tue, Apr 02, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
In this program, toddlers and their adult caregivers will enjoy a storytime with books, rhymes, music, and a craft. Registration Required.

Wed, Apr 03, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
Red Cross certified CPR instructors will provide free training for Lake County residents on CPR with emphasis on CPR for babies.

Wed, Apr 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Do you enjoy crafting? Do you wish you had friendly people to work with on those crafts? Bring your current project and enjoy the company every Wednesday! All crafts are welcome.

Wed, Apr 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
The Basement Bunch with Debbie Rodriguez will be hosting a series of classes on how to make greeting cards.

Rescheduled
Wed, Apr 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
New date Wednesday, April 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Merrillville
Learn the basics of crochet and begin creating a hacky sack!

Wed, Apr 03, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Cedar Lake - Public Tables
Join us and work on your crafts at the library! Bring yarn and a size H crochet hook or size 7 knitting needles and cotton yarn - or bring along a project you're already working on!

Wed, Apr 03, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Hobart - Children's Program Room
Families can join for stories in Spanish and English!

Wed, Apr 03, 5:30pm - 7:45pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Come watch the Tom Hank's starring movie about returning to Earth from the moon and learn some facts about the April 8th Solar Eclipse.

Wed, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
Why should the kids get to have all the fun? Join us on the 1st Wednesday of each month for adult Dungeons & Dragons and experience the adventure! Seats are limited, so registration is required.
This event is full

Wed, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room,Munster Zoom Room
Teens get volunteer hours! In April, bring a friend & get an extra volunteer hour! Interested teens, ages 11 - 17, can attend. Zoom available. Please register.

Thu, Apr 04, 10:15am - 10:45am
St. John - Large Meeting Room
This half hour lap-sit program uses songs and rhymes to foster language development.

Thu, Apr 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Bring any low-mess craft (e.g., knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, coloring, origami, jewelry-making) and enjoy meeting and sharing ideas with other crafters in this twice-monthly club.

Thu, Apr 04, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Like to cross-stitch, knit, crochet, or do any other craft? Every Thursday, bring and work on your own project while enjoying the company of others.

Thu, Apr 04, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Author and artist Samuel Love will lead a free 6 week workshop series about developing and executing oral history projects. This workshop series is designed for ages 65+ but is open to all.

Thu, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:15am
Highland - Children's Programming Room
This is a storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft that teach pre-reading skills for kids 4-6.

Thu, Apr 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
Elementary aged homeschool students are invited to join us for a unique art or STEM project each month.

Thu, Apr 04, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hobart - Children's Program Room
Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a take home craft, that teach early literacy skills. Please register all attending.

Thu, Apr 04, 11:15am - 11:45am
St. John - Large Meeting Room
This half hour lap-sit program uses songs and rhymes to foster language development.

Thu, Apr 04, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Cedar Lake - Children's Programming Room
Space themed program for toddlers, 2 and 3 years of age, accompanied by a caregiver to participate in stories, finger plays, and music activities.

Thu, Apr 04, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
Join the discussion of No Plan B, which is our Once Upon a Crime Mystery Book Club selection for April. Pick up a copy at the Highland Branch.

Thu, Apr 04, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Join us on our journey: Heroes of Sol'an, 5th edition family friendly Dungeons and Dragons campaign for preteens. New players welcome.

Thu, Apr 04, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
Watch some anime episodes and discuss dramatic eclipses before seeing (a likely less dramatic) one yourself on April 8th!

Thu, Apr 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Each session includes a series of asanas (postures) & sequences of pranayam (breathing exercises) for good health. Please bring your own mat to class.

Thu, Apr 04, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Munster Branch Library - Children's Area
In this program children will have the opportunity to read aloud to a Power Paws therapy dog and their volunteer. Please register all those planning to attend.

Sat, Apr 06, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Hobart - Programming Room
Join us with your current projects (knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, etc.) to chat and create! Bring your own supplies, and other attendees would be happy to instruct on crochet as needed.

Sat, Apr 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
Interested in any of the needle arts including knit, crochet, cross-stitch, and more? Join us for an opportunity to chat and create. Please bring your own projects.

Sat, Apr 06, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Join us and create a unique painting with assistance from local artist Mary Stang-Helm. Cash fee of $25 paid at time of event covers all materials. Class begins promptly at 10:00 a.m.

Sat, Apr 06, 10:00am - 10:45am
St. John - Children's Program Room
Stories, fingerplays, music, related activities and a craft are all included in this storytime for children and their family members.

Sat, Apr 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Highland - Children's Programming Room
In this program participants will get the opportunity to read to a therapy dog. Ages 6-11. Registration is required.

Sat, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hobart - Large Meeting Room
You are cordially invited to join us in celebrating the installation of the new elevator at the Hobart Branch of Lake County Public Library. Light refreshments will be served.

Mon, Apr 08, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Our Mystery Loves Company book discussion group will be discussing "The Book of Cold Cases" by Simone St. James.

Mon, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Explore the history of Jazz as it started in New Orleans. Runtime of 1hr 26mins.

Mon, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room
Preschoolers are invited to this storytime program where they will have an opportunity to practice early literacy skills. Please register all attendees!

Mon, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Hobart - Large Meeting Room
Purdue Extension Lake County, partnering with the Alzheimer's Association®, will offer 4 classes about the growing need for detection and support of Alzheimer's disease and dementia in our community.

Mon, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
Join us for a Solar Eclipse viewing party! We will have some kids crafts and light refreshments while we hangout on our outdoor patio to view the solar eclipse. Weather permitting for the patio.

Mon, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Join us for a Solar Eclipse Viewing Party! We'll watch this spectacular event from our north parking lot (weather permitting). Crafts, snacks & green screen eclipse pictures inside. Please register.

Mon, Apr 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Munster Branch Library - North Parking Lot
Join us for a Solar Eclipse Viewing Party! We'll watch this spectacular event from our north parking lot (weather permitting). Crafts, snacks & green screen eclipse pictures inside.

Mon, Apr 08, 1:45pm - 2:30pm
St. John - Patio
Bring your eclipse glasses and view the eclipse from our back patio! Limited supplies of glasses will be available.

Mon, Apr 08, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
In this program, children (grades K-5) may free build with the library's LEGO® blocks or build a 'challenge' project.

Mon, Apr 08, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Cedar Lake - Children's Programming Room
This is a storytime program for preschoolers and their families. Enjoy an evening storytime with books, finger plays, and music. Feel free to wear pajamas!

Mon, Apr 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hobart - Programming Room
Join us as we experiment with different mediums (chalk, paint, colored pencils, crayons, markers) to interpret pictures of the universe and cosmic objects taken by NASA. Please register!

Mon, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Teens will participate in a cookie decorating competition to win cool prizes! Ages 12-18. Registration required.

Mon, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room C
Teens are invited to come hang out at the library and play the Nintendo Switch! Ages 12-18

Tue, Apr 09, 10:15am - 11:00am
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Children will develop pre-reading skills as they enjoy stories, music, and a craft.

Tue, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room
Children ages 2-3 years, along with their caregivers, will enjoy storytime, which involves 30 minutes of interactive rhymes, songs, stories and a craft. Please register all attendees!
This event is full

Tue, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
In this program, children will develop pre-reading skills as they enjoy stories, music, and a craft.

Tue, Apr 09, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Hobart - Large Meeting Room
Join us and bring your current painting projects/materials for an opportunity to chat and create!

Tue, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland - Children's Programming Room
Babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.
This event is full

Tue, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:15am
Munster - Large Meeting Room
This is a storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, and music that teaches early literacy skills. In-person craft time will follow the storytime.

Tue, Apr 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hobart - Programming Room
Kids, birth to 6 years old, can stop in for an hour of play with sensory supporting toys and play areas. Please register every child, teen, and adult that plans to attend the program.

Tue, Apr 09, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Cedar Lake - Children's Programming Room
This is a storytime program for babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.

Tue, Apr 09, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
Babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.

Tue, Apr 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Homeschool teens are invited to get together for fun activities. Each month we'll do something different. In April we'll celebrate National Poetry Month. Please register.

Tue, Apr 09, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Munster - Children's Program Room
Join us for a storytime program featuring stories, fingerplays, music, and an in-person craft that teaches pre-reading skills. This program is for kids 4 to 6 years of age and their caregivers.

Tue, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
Join us for a book discussion. Our Circle of Readers will be discussing The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki.

Tue, Apr 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Merrillville - Board Room
The Friends of LCPL will host their bi-monthly meeting.

Tue, Apr 09, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Hobart - Programming Room
Kids, birth to 6 years old, can stop in for an hour of play with sensory supporting toys and play areas. Please register every child, teen, and adult that plans to attend the program.

Tue, Apr 09, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Join us for a craft program where participants will be able to create their own galaxy jar that they can hold in their hands.

Tue, Apr 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland - Children's Programming Room
Children will play bingo to win a book or small prize! Parents must accompany children five years old and under. Please register each person attending.

Tue, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Celebrate National Library Week with this mix of pipe cleaner flowers and bookish bouquet. All Ability programs are geared towards adults with special needs. Registration is required. 16 and over.

Tue, Apr 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
We are proud to be hosting a support, education, & social space for LGBTQ+ teens & their allies. Teens (12-18) are welcome.

Wed, Apr 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.

Wed, Apr 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Join fellow baby and toddler caregivers after our storytime for a cup of coffee or tea and some conversation. Storytime attendance is not required.

Wed, Apr 10, 12:30pm - 8:00pm
St. John Branch Library - Circulation
In honor of National Library Week, families are invited to an interactive indoor story walk. Drop in any time for a story and family fun. No registration required.

Wed, Apr 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Do you enjoy crafting? Do you wish you had friendly people to work with on those crafts? Bring your current project and enjoy the company every Wednesday! All crafts are welcome.

Wed, Apr 10, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A
Homeschool children are invited to attend a program exploring a STEAM topic each session. The only requirement is imagination and registration!
This event is full

Wed, Apr 10, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Hobart - Children's Program Room
Families can join us for stories, songs, finger plays, and activities to celebrate National Library Week!

Wed, Apr 10, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Come hang out at the library and play the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii and board games! We provide the games...you bring your friends to join in on the fun! Ages 12-18.

Rescheduled
Wed, Apr 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
New date Wednesday, April 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Merrillville
Learn the basics of crochet and begin creating a hacky sack!

Wed, Apr 10, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Cedar Lake - Public Tables
Join us and work on your crafts at the library! Bring yarn and a size H crochet hook or size 7 knitting needles and cotton yarn - or bring along a project you're already working on!

Wed, Apr 10, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Join the Page Turners as we discuss The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett by Annie Lyons. Books are available at the St. John Circulation Desk.

Wed, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
Like to draw? Like comics and cartoons? Then this is the program for you! Join us on the second Wednesday of every month to learn new drawing techniques and make friends with your fellow cartoonists!

Wed, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Merrillville Library - Children's Department
All children and their families are invited to come and read to certified therapy dogs.

Wed, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hobart - Programming Room
Werewolf is a social deduction game where you must find out who the werewolf is before everyone else is taken out. Need at least 5 people to play. Ages 11-17

Wed, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Teens celebrate National Library Week by making candy sushi! Sample new teen reads at our teen book tasting. Please register to attend.

Wed, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Choose from several bookcase outlines to paint with watercolor. You can even use the bookcase to track your reading or decorate it with your favorite books.

Wed, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
This month we will be making watercolor prints! Space is limited. Registration is required for all attendees.

Wed, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A
Did you know you can stream movies and shows for free with a full access resident card? This program will show you how to do that with a personal computer. Registration required as seats are limited.

Wed, Apr 10, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
Each week, we will explore a different component of art and do a corresponding activity. This is a 6 week program; sign up for all or choose individual sessions to attend.
This event is full

Thu, Apr 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Paper crafter Corie Kaz will host a series of classes on how to make various paper crafts. This class costs $10.00 to attend and includes most necessary materials. Please bring your own glue.

Thu, Apr 11, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Like to cross-stitch, knit, crochet, or do any other craft? Every Thursday, bring and work on your own project while enjoying the company of others.

Thu, Apr 11, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B,Merrillville Zoom Room
Presented by Dr. Eric Stumpf. Using computers and online resources to enhance your genealogy research. We will look at the pros and cons of FamilySearch.org and Ancestry.com.

Thu, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
As we celebrate National Library Week, children are invited to the library for the chance to win books they can keep for each BINGO! they get. Young children must be accompanied by an adult.

Thu, Apr 11, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room D
Come and play in a game with one of our librarians as gm.

Thu, Apr 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Come sign up and make your very own friendship bracelets to give as a symbol of your friendship with your best friend! All supplies will be provided but are limited. Must sign up first!

Fri, Apr 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hobart - Children's Program Room
Join us as we speed solve Rubik's Cube puzzles. All skill levels are welcome. Rubik's Cubes are supplied.

Sat, Apr 13, All day
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
Join us for an a full afternoon tea with dessert and a speaker. The cost is $35 per person and seating is limited. For reservations, please contact the library at 219-769-3541, ext. 315.

Sat, Apr 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Make two photo displays: a photo clipboard and a rock photo holder. Bring 10-15 photos. We will be photocopying these - the originals will not be damaged. All other materials will be supplied.

Sat, Apr 13, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Kids ages 6 months through 3 years old, and their caregivers, will enjoy interacting at various block play stations. Special blocks for older kids will also be available on high tables.

Sat, Apr 13, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Celebrate National Library Week by being the fastest jigsaw puzzlers at the library! Teams of 2-4 will have 2hrs. to complete a 500 pc. puzzle. First team to finish wins! Registration is required!
Please contact the library to register for this event.

Sat, Apr 13, 11:00am - 11:40am
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
Families with toddlers and young children are invited to join us for a Saturday morning storytime featuring rhymes, books, and a craft. Registration is required.

Mon, Apr 15, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Hobart - Large Meeting Room
Purdue Extension Lake County, partnering with the Alzheimer's Association®, will offer 4 classes about the growing need for detection and support of Alzheimer's disease and dementia in our community.

Mon, Apr 15, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
Join us for a storytime for kids 4-5 years old, featuring stories, music and craft, that help develop early literacy skills. Attendees must register.

Mon, Apr 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hobart - Children's Program Room
This is an adult program where participants will get to remember pastimes from childhood.

Mon, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
Escape the distractions of home and join us for connection, conversation, and of course, reading. Not a book club - a reading party.

Mon, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
Using a book page, the poet blacks out everything except words they selected. The words left on the page create a poem or story. This is Blackout Poetry. Ages 12 - 18. Registration required

Mon, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Come on down to the library to play games on the Switch! We have Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, and more! Must register! Ages 11-17. If you have your own joycons, bring them!

Mon, Apr 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
All ability programs are geared towards adults with special needs. Ages 16 and over only. Registration required.

Tue, Apr 16, 10:15am - 10:45am
Munster - Large Meeting Room
In this program babies and toddlers, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.

Tue, Apr 16, 10:15am - 11:00am
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Toddlers and their adult caregivers will enjoy a storytime with books, rhymes, music, and a craft.

Tue, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room
Children ages 2-3 years, along with their caregivers, will enjoy storytime, which involves 30 minutes of interactive rhymes, songs, stories and a craft. Please register all attendees!
This event is full

Tue, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, music and a craft that teach early literacy skills. Please register all attending.

Tue, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room
Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to a storytime featuring age appropriate stories, fingerplays, and songs that teach early literacy skills.

Tue, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland - Children's Programming Room
This is a storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft, that promote early literacy skills. Please register all attending.

Tue, Apr 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hobart - Children's Program Room
Babies and toddlers birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.

Tue, Apr 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Join fellow baby and toddler caregivers after our storytime for a cup of coffee or tea and some conversation. Storytime attendance is not required.

Tue, Apr 16, 11:00am - 1:30pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
The Jane Austen adaptation starring Kiera Knightley and Matthew MacFayden. Rated PG. Runtime of 129 mins.

Tue, Apr 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Munster - Large Meeting Room
In this program babies and toddlers, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.

Tue, Apr 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hobart - Large Meeting Room,Hobart Zoom Room
Our April 2024 book chat title is Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmerer. Pick up a copy at the Hobart Branch to chat! Contact hobart@lcplin.org or (219) 942-2243 for more details.

Tue, Apr 16, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Cedar Lake - Children's Programming Room
During this storytime 4 and 5 year olds will hear stories and participate in music activities, rhymes, and other activities, with an emphasis on important early pre-reading skills.

Tue, Apr 16, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
In this program, toddlers and their adult caregivers will enjoy a storytime with books, rhymes, music, and a craft. Registration Required.

Tue, Apr 16, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A
Come in and try Minecraft Pi. Register ahead of time as seats are limited. Recommended for ages 8 to 18.

Wed, Apr 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Do you enjoy crafting? Do you wish you had friendly people to work with on those crafts? Bring your current project and enjoy the company every Wednesday! All crafts are welcome.

Wed, Apr 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room C
Learn the basics of crochet and begin creating a hacky sack!

Wed, Apr 17, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Cedar Lake - Public Tables
Join us and work on your crafts at the library! Bring yarn and a size H crochet hook or size 7 knitting needles and cotton yarn - or bring along a project you're already working on!

Wed, Apr 17, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
Learn about financial literacy during these three class sessions featuring Misty De La Cruz from First Financial Bank.

Wed, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room
Children, ages 6-12, are invited to this program where they will learn to make a craft!

Wed, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Children and their families are invited to create and play with LEGO® in an hour of free play and fun. Finished creations will be displayed in the library for the rest of the month!

Wed, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Teen Rainbow Club is a monthly social space for LGBTQIA+ teens & allies. Come for informal discussion, snacks, and crafts. Please register.

Wed, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Teens will make a spring themed bookmark using pressed flowers! Ages 12-18. Registration is required.

Wed, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Highland - Children's Programming Room
Children will have the opportunity to read aloud to a Power Paws therapy dog and their volunteer.

Wed, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hobart - Programming Room
Earn volunteer hours while helping us plan teen programming and services. For grades 6-12.

Wed, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A
Join us for a discussion of "Our Missing Hearts" by Celeste Ng.

Wed, Apr 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
Each week, we will explore a different component of art and do a corresponding activity. This is a 6 week program; sign up for all or choose individual sessions to attend.
This event is full

Thu, Apr 18, 10:15am - 10:45am
St. John - Large Meeting Room
This half hour lap-sit program uses songs and rhymes to foster language development.

Thu, Apr 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Bring any low-mess craft (e.g., knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, coloring, origami, jewelry-making) and enjoy meeting and sharing ideas with other crafters in this twice-monthly club.

Thu, Apr 18, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Like to cross-stitch, knit, crochet, or do any other craft? Every Thursday, bring and work on your own project while enjoying the company of others.

Thu, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room
For this storytime babies and toddlers will participate in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music activities designed to enhance important pre-literacy skills.

Thu, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:15am
Highland - Children's Programming Room
This is a storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft that teach pre-reading skills for kids 4-6.

Thu, Apr 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
Register for this session to receive individualized tech help.

Thu, Apr 18, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hobart - Children's Program Room
Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a take home craft, that teach early literacy skills. Please register all attending.

Thu, Apr 18, 11:15am - 11:45am
St. John - Large Meeting Room
This half hour lap-sit program uses songs and rhymes to foster language development.

Thu, Apr 18, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Cedar Lake - Children's Programming Room
Program for toddlers, 2 and 3 years of age, accompanied by a caregiver to participate in stories, finger plays, and music activities. Activities will help to develop important pre-literacy skills.

Thu, Apr 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Lake County has the highest incidence of Alzheimer's disease and dementia out of all counties in Indiana. Learn the 10 warning signs and know what to do when you notice them.

Thu, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland - Children's Programming Room
Help us get ready for Earth Day with some eco-friendly activities!

Thu, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hobart - Programming Room
Come on down to the library to play games on the Switch! We have Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, and more! Must register! Ages 11-17. If you have your own joycons, bring them!

Thu, Apr 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Life is hard enough on its own, join us as we touch on some common skills not everyone may know.

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Walk-in hours are here! No appointment needed!

Curbside pickup is also still available.

We have a mix of virtual and in-person events. Check out the calendar to sign up!