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Photos of teen and adult activities: crochet, books, craft supplies, computer work

Something to Do

While Staying Home

Stuck at home? We're here to make it a little better, because teens and adults need enrichment just as much as kids do.

This page will be updated periodically with new activities!

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Virtual Puzzle: Summer Reading Adventure

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Virtual Escape Room

Video Guides: Crafts & Activities

Genealogy Corner

Read This: LCPL Staff Picks

Virtual Jigsaw Puzzles

Other Things to Do (printables and more)

Virtual Escape Room

Can you make it to the end?

Tests of the Worthy Chapter 1: Trial of Cunning and Insight

Tests of the Worthy Chapter 2: Trial of Strength

 

Video Guides: Crafts & Activities

Check out our playlist of crafts and how-tos (designed specially to be done with materials you probably have at home - no need to run to the craft store). We've included some tutorials on how to use our lesser-known online collections, as well!

Virtual Jigsaw Puzzles

Tip: To make the puzzles more challenging, click the rotate icon when you first open them! Or, click the grid icon to give the puzzle more (or less!) pieces.

 Purple Trees at Merrillville Branch

Sign and books Practice Shelf Care

Gnome on top of a stack of gardening books Gnome Sweet Gnome

Black tote with neon green handles. Books are popping out the top LCPL Bag O' Books

A terrier reading the book Ivan the Terrier Ivan the Terrier

The Reader statue wearing a red mask Mask Up Hoosiers!

A bronze frog sitting cross legged under a rainbow with books on meditation, coping, and being happy Peace, Love, & Books

An open book sitting on a tray in the grass with a vase of purple flowers, a teapot, a cracker and cheese plate, and a mug that says bookmarks are for quitters Bookmarks are for Quitters

Two stormtroopers behind a library desk. One is on the phone, the other is offering a book for his inspection These are Not the Books You're Looking For

The display case at lake station new chicago branch with paper decorations of books and paper letters spelling Our Books Missed You Our Books Missed You

A book lying open on a table with two stacks of books in front of it, and beyond that library shelves filled with books So Many Books

Display case filled with paper cut out decorations: Balloons, letters spelling Glad You're Back, bookworms, and books Glad You're Back

A white dog wearing glasses sitting on an old school desk with an open book. Books are Fun

A dog wearing glasses reading a book at an old timey school desk No, You Can't Borrow My Book

A 3D owl made of the pages of a discarded book Bookworm Owl

A young man sits at a picnic table reading under a large tree with splendid orange, yellow, and green leaves. Many leaves already litter the ground around him. Take a Break

R2D2 pushes a star wars book into a book drop outside Munster Branch R2D2 Returns Books

A waypointing sign showing destinations like Camelot, Who-ville, Panem, The Shire Your Next Adventure

Funny DVDs like Shazam, Rookie of the Year, and Skate Kitchen set on fake snow with snowflakes in the background Chase Away the Winter Blues

Bronze statue of two children reading on a bench Reading Statue

A small brown and white dog looking at the children's book Harry the Dirty Dog Harry Reads

Image of Bernie Sanders from the 2021 inauguration sitting with crossed arms and legs and very large mittens. Text reads Get Your Mittens on a good book. Get Your Mittens on a Good Book

A lamp in the shape of an open book, its pages glowing. It sits on top of a DVD called Enlighten Up, a book called Think by Guy P Harrison, and a book called The Dark Side of the Enlightenment by John Fleming Enlightenment

A chess board mid-game with chess instructional books stood up behind the board, one open on the corner. The novel The Queen's Gambit with the Netflix adaptation cover is in the foreground  The Queen's Gambit

The brick wall above a short bookshelf is decorated with a paper cut out of a large popcorn bag and scattered popcorn pieces. Letters spell out Pop into the library and check out a good movie  Movie Time

A row of ducks on a ledge - a few rubber ducks, a ceramic one, and in the middle Rosella wearing a face mask that looks like a duck bill  Ducks in a Row

Photo of the branch taken from a low angle with flowering plants large in the foreground  A Beautiful Day at Lake Station-New Chicago Branch

Photo of people standing at different levels on stairs holding signs that say we heart our library  We Love Our Library

Photo of a bulletin board decorated with paper ocean cut outs  Check Out the Ocean

Photo of a bulletin board decorated with tropical forest trees and animal cut outs  Check Out the Tropical Forest

Display case with a map and settings of books marked with pins and yarn  Reading Can Take You Everywhere

Woman taking many books from a shelf  I Have No Shelf Control

Stack of books with a library card on top  Library Card Sign Up Month

A brown and white dog sits among stacks and stacks of books  Perdy's Collection

Wooden shelves stocked wtih horrow books and decorated with a black cat and flying bats. There is caution tape over the front  Cats, Bats, and Books

A bulletin board with flyers for genealogy tools and events  Genealogy Offerings

A display of books all with red covers  Warm Up to a Good Book

The New Release DVD section at Merrillville  New Releases

The Giraffe sculpture from the children's department  Cecily the Giraffe

Four library workers posing with mustaches attached to the front of their face masks  We Mustache You to Solve This

A book open on a table with its center pages folded in to resemble a heart  I Heart Books

A book with several pages folded in such a way that it looks like a heart is popping out  Book Heart

The exterior of Merrillville Branch taken from a distance  Merrillville Branch

Book spines arranged in a rainbow by color on a shelf with a stuffed cat  Rainbow Books

A huge brigantine made of paper and cardboard sitting atop a bookshelf  Sail into Summer Reading

A small typewriter paperweight. The paper in it says Help. Stacks of books stretch out behind it  Need Some Help Choosing?

Huge stacks of cardboard book boxes and a round table full of books  The Big Book Sale

A library staff member holds up an old book about Dimetrodon and mimics the reptile's open mouthed grinning expression  Mimicking Dimetrodon

A large display case holding colorful dia de los muertos decorations  Día de los Muertos

Cookbooks for soup  National Soup Month

a person lying sprawled underneath many many books  Buried in Books

Chair and book with wordcloud about libraries on the wall  A Library Corner

A bushy hydrangea plant  Hydrangeas at Dyer-Schererville

An American flag made out of red white and blue book spines  Red, White, and Books

A book lying open with a pair of reading glasses on top  Reading

Many books open to show their pages  Hoosier Books

A duck puppet wearing a backpack full of books  Ducky Goes Back to School

A cat sleeping on its back in front of a book shelf  Catnap by the Books

A large crocheted bulbasaur with a witch hat and some ceramic pumpkins next to a book titled Pokemon Crochet  Crafty Crochet

A scarecrow and some decorative pumpkins surrounding the Williams Sonoma Kitchen Library Book for Thanksgiving  Happy Thanksgiving

DVD boxes labeled Oscar Winning International Films, the many faces of keanu reeves, and western collection  Binge Boxes

Books standing in a circle, spines inward, shot from above  Book Circle

Book Index to the Prerogative of Ireland, How to Trace your Irish Ancestors, and Story of the Irish Race draped with a four leaf clover scarf  Irish Genealogy

Old illustration of Merrillville Branch when it had the white paneling and yellow tower  Merrillville's New Addition

Display case filled with postcards from around the world, an old typewriter, and vintage travel paraphernalia   Summer Reading Adventure

Book growing a treeGenealogy Corner

Brushing up on your family history? We can help.

Online Genealogy Research Tools

How to Find Genealogy Webinars During Quarantine

Using City Directories for Genealogy (Video) 

Read This!

LCPL staff picks for teens and adults


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Upcoming Events
Morning Mix (Ages 18 and Over) - Jigsaw Puzzles, Coloring, Crosswords, & Word Searches
Fri, Sep 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Stop in anytime during these sessions to work on a provided puzzle, crossword, word search or coloring sheet. All supplies provides.... more
Stop in anytime during these sessions to work on a provided puzzle, crossword, word search or coloring sheet. All supplies provides. Coffee/tea/water will be available.
Research Ancestors of Color with Renate Yarborough Sanders
Fri, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A,Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
Join genealogist Renate Yarborough Sanders in learning how to research ancestors of color, including formerly enslaved and free people... more
Join genealogist Renate Yarborough Sanders in learning how to research ancestors of color, including formerly enslaved and free people of color.
Meet the Cube - Rubik's Cube for Beginners
Fri, Sep 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hobart - Children's Program Room
Join us as we explore the exciting world of Rubik's Cubes! In this fun hour-long session, you'll get the chance to learn how to solve... more
Join us as we explore the exciting world of Rubik's Cubes! In this fun hour-long session, you'll get the chance to learn how to solve the first layer of the Rubik's Cube.
Storytime in the Park
Sat, Sep 21, 9:00am - 9:30am
Griffith-Calumet - Woodland Park
Young children and their families are invited to join us at Woodland Park for a storytime with books, songs, rhymes, and a guided tour... more
Young children and their families are invited to join us at Woodland Park for a storytime with books, songs, rhymes, and a guided tour through the on-site Story Walk.
Power Paws for Kids
Sat, Sep 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dyer-Schererville Branch - Children's Area
Children will have the opportunity to read aloud to a Power Paws therapy dog and their volunteer.
Craft and Chat
Sat, Sep 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Bring your craft projects from home and join us to chat with fellow crafters while working on your project without the interruptions of... more
Bring your craft projects from home and join us to chat with fellow crafters while working on your project without the interruptions of home. All are welcome.
Virtual: Livestream Author Talk Liane Moriarty - Bestselling Author of Truly Madly Guilty
Sat, Sep 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LCPL Virtual Branch - Zoom
Join a livestream chat with author Liane Moriarty about her newest novel Here One Moment.
Citizenship Class
Mon, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Merrillville - Meeting Room C
This programs aims to help prepare adults to pass the Citizenship test in Chicago at the USCIS.
AARP Smart Driving Course
Mon, Sep 23, 11:00am - 3:15pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Learn defensive driving techniques, safety strategies, and new traffic laws and rules of the road. $15 for AARP members; $20 for... more
Learn defensive driving techniques, safety strategies, and new traffic laws and rules of the road. $15 for AARP members; $20 for non-members. To register, call Jeanette Pike of AARP at 219-949-6307.
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Mon, Sep 23, 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... more
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
Storytime: Ages 4-5
Mon, Sep 23, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
Join us for a storytime for kids 4-5 years old, featuring stories, music and a craft, designed to help develop early literacy skills.... more
Join us for a storytime for kids 4-5 years old, featuring stories, music and a craft, designed to help develop early literacy skills. Attendees must register.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Mon, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D
English classes are for participants who are learning English as a second language. Different levels are available. Classes are free.
LEGO® Club (Grades K-5)
Mon, Sep 23, 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.
Morbid History With Lorrisa Julianus - Sponsored by the LCPL Foundation
Mon, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
Morbid History presented by award-winning filmmaker Lorrisa Julianus. “Because you’re just more interesting when you’re dead!”
Study Hall at the Library
Tue, Sep 24, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Join us at the library to work on assignments for school, read and socialize. The library has free WiFi available. All students are... more
Join us at the library to work on assignments for school, read and socialize. The library has free WiFi available. All students are welcome. Students ages 12 and under need adult supervision.
Storytime: Ages 4-6
Tue, Sep 24, 10:15am - 11:00am
St. John - Large Meeting Room
This is a storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, music, and a take home craft that teach pre-reading skills for kids 4-6.
Paint'n Time
Tue, Sep 24, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Hobart - Large Meeting Room
Join us and bring your current painting projects/materials for an opportunity to chat and create!
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Tue, Sep 24, 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,... more
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.
Homeschool Hangout
Tue, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hobart - Programming Room,Children's Program Room
Homeschoolers, come hang with your peers! Educational and social opportunities will be available.
This event is full
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Tue, Sep 24, 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, & music that teach early literacy... more
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.
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Tue, Sep 24, 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,... more
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
Storytime: Ages 4-5
Tue, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
This storytime is for children ages 4 and 5 and features books, songs, and a craft.
Cancelled
New Parent & Caregiver Meet Up
Tue, Sep 24, 11:00am - 11:30am
Dyer-Schererville
Parents and caregivers of children, birth-23 months, are welcome to chat with one another and enjoy a refreshment while children explore... more
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.
Coffee & Coloring
Tue, Sep 24, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Relax via this coloring for adults open session. Enjoy a warm cup of coffee or tea while getting creative with no pressure for... more
Relax via this coloring for adults open session. Enjoy a warm cup of coffee or tea while getting creative with no pressure for perfection. Coloring materials provided.
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Tue, Sep 24, 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,... more
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.
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Tue, Sep 24, 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,... more
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.
Storytime: Ages 4-6
Tue, Sep 24, 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... more
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.
Killing the Witches by Bill O'Reilly - Fact or Fiction Book Club
Tue, Sep 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
Join the Fact or Fiction Book Club in discussing "Killing the Witches: The Horror of Salem Massachusetts" by Bill O'Reilly. Copies are... more
Join the Fact or Fiction Book Club in discussing "Killing the Witches: The Horror of Salem Massachusetts" by Bill O'Reilly. Copies are available at the Highland Branch.
Teen: Adventurers Wanted!
Tue, Sep 24, 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",... more
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.
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Tue, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Merrillville - Small Group Room #3
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your... more
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.
Black Quilters: Hard Topics, Soft Blows
Tue, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A,Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
Join us for a free community event on the intersection of arts and history as Dr. Tony Jean Dickerson speaks about the history of black... more
Join us for a free community event on the intersection of arts and history as Dr. Tony Jean Dickerson speaks about the history of black quilting. This program is thanks to a Indiana Humanities grant.
Hammered Dulcimer Performance by Paul Horgash - LCPL Foundation Sponsored Program
Tue, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Enjoy an evening of lively tunes from Paul Horgash featuring the hammered dulcimer. Please register each attendee.
Citizenship Class
Wed, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Merrillville - Meeting Room C
This program aims to prepare adults to take the Citizenship test in Chicago-USCIS. Intermediate English level is required.
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth – 23 Months
Wed, Sep 25, 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,... more
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
Caregivers & Coffee Hour
Wed, Sep 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Merrillville - Children's Department
Join fellow baby and toddler caregivers after our story time for a cup of coffee or tea and some conversation. Toys will be available... more
Join fellow baby and toddler caregivers after our story time for a cup of coffee or tea and some conversation. Toys will be available for children to play. Storytime attendance is not required.
Off the Hook
Wed, Sep 25, 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... more
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.
Homeschool Hangout (Grades K-6)
Wed, Sep 25, 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... more
Homeschool children are invited to attend a program exploring a STEAM topic each session. The only requirement is imagination and registration!
Teen Gaming
Wed, Sep 25, 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! Games and snacks provided. Ages 12-18.
Kids' Discovery Hour (Grades K-6)
Wed, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
St. John - Children's Program Room
Kids in grades K-6 are welcome to hang out in the children's room after school. Activities may include Lego, art projects, movies, and... more
Kids in grades K-6 are welcome to hang out in the children's room after school. Activities may include Lego, art projects, movies, and more! No registration required.
Crochet @ Your Library
Wed, Sep 25, 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... more
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!
STEM Bridge Building Activity: Ages 6-12
Wed, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
In this activity, see if you can build a paper bridge to support 100 pennies!
Teen Craft: Leaf Painting
Wed, Sep 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hobart - Programming Room
Teens (ages 12-18) are invited to learn about different kinds of leaves and use them to paint! Bring any you find outside or use the... more
Teens (ages 12-18) are invited to learn about different kinds of leaves and use them to paint! Bring any you find outside or use the ones our librarians have collected.
Entry Level Photo Editing With Paint.NET
Wed, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Merrillville - Staff Meeting Room
Interested in learning photo editing, but don't have any experience or the budget for expensive software? Join us to learn entry level... more
Interested in learning photo editing, but don't have any experience or the budget for expensive software? Join us to learn entry level photo editing skills with the free software Paint.NET.
Teens & Tweens Anime Club
Wed, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Teens and Tweens are invited to watch episodes from an anime series. We'll also have art supplies along with a craft on hand if you want... more
Teens and Tweens are invited to watch episodes from an anime series. We'll also have art supplies along with a craft on hand if you want to draw, sketch, or get creative. Snacks will be provided.
Art Club (Grades K-5)
Wed, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
Each week, we will explore a different famous artist and do a corresponding activity. This is a 5 week program; sign up for all or... more
Each week, we will explore a different famous artist and do a corresponding activity. This is a 5 week program; sign up for all or choose individual sessions to attend.
This event is full
Grown Up Game Night
Wed, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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.
Study Hall at the Library
Thu, Sep 26, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Join us at the library to work on assignments for school, read and socialize. The library has free WiFi available. All students are... more
Join us at the library to work on assignments for school, read and socialize. The library has free WiFi available. All students are welcome. Students ages 12 and under need adult supervision.
Thursday Threaders
Thu, Sep 26, 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... more
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.
Smart Phone Photography Workshop
Thu, Sep 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Join us for a 90 minute workshop on how to navigate your phone camera to get the best pictures. Ginnie Lange from Ginnie Lange... more
Join us for a 90 minute workshop on how to navigate your phone camera to get the best pictures. Ginnie Lange from Ginnie Lange Photography will be presenting this workshop. Registration Required
All Ability: Hangout
Thu, Sep 26, 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... more
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.
Sensory Storytime - Session 1
Thu, Sep 26, 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
Cancelled
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Thu, Sep 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Merrillville
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your... more
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.
Shadows of Berlin by David R. Gilham - Between the Lines Book Discussion
Thu, Sep 26, 11:15am - 12:30pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
The Between the Lines book discussion group will read "Shadows of Berlin" by David R. Gilham. Books for this discussion can be picked up... more
The Between the Lines book discussion group will read "Shadows of Berlin" by David R. Gilham. Books for this discussion can be picked up at the Dyer-Schererville branch a month prior to the event.
Genealogy Class: I've taken an Ancestry DNA Test, Now What?
Thu, Sep 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A,Merrillville Zoom Room
Join us for a genealogy presentation. Angel Goins, retired IUN professor, will be our in house presenter.
The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai - Munster Book Discussion
Thu, Sep 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Join us for an informal and relaxed discussion of Rebecca Makkai's "The Great Believers". Copies are available at the Munster branch.
Sensory Storytime - Session 2
Thu, Sep 26, 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.
Teen Thriller Thursday - Solve a Mystery: "The Case of the Unfortunate Acrobat"
Thu, Sep 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Hobart - Programming Room
Come solve a one-shot fictional mystery, "The Case of the Unfortunate Acrobat"! For ages 12-18.
Fall Craft: Recycled Carton Bird Feeder - Ages 4-10
Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
Children, ages 4-10 years old, are invited to join us as we craft a bird feeder out of reused materials.
This event is full
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Merrillville - Small Group Room #3
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your... more
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
Teens & Tweens Gaming
Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
A selection of board games (and snacks!) will be provided for you and fellow teens to play. A Nintendo Switch will be available with... more
A selection of board games (and snacks!) will be provided for you and fellow teens to play. A Nintendo Switch will be available with multiple games. Registration is required. For ages 10 - 18.
Board Meeting
Thu, Sep 26, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Merrillville - Board Room
Meeting of the Lake County Public Library Board of Trustees
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Thu, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D
English classes are for participants who are learning English as a second language. Different levels are available. Classes are free.
LEGO® Club (Grades K-5)
Thu, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room
Children (Grades K-5) may free build with the library's LEGO® blocks or build a 'challenge' project!
Build a Monster
Thu, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Families are invited to create a Halloween inspired decoration to take home. We will have building supplies on hand but participants... more
Families are invited to create a Halloween inspired decoration to take home. We will have building supplies on hand but participants are welcome to bring their own supplies also.
Adult Craft Night: Sugar Skulls
Thu, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Come decorate sugar skulls with us at the next Adult Craft Night! We'll be working with royal frosting so things could get messy - dress... more
Come decorate sugar skulls with us at the next Adult Craft Night! We'll be working with royal frosting so things could get messy - dress appropriately!
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Adult Crafts: Paper & Felt Flowers
Fri, Sep 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Learn several techniques for creating beautiful flowers out of paper and felt. Registration Required. Ages 18 and over.
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Comfort Reading With a Dog - LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs
Fri, Sep 27, 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... more
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.
Kids Chess Open Play: Ages 6-18
Sat, Sep 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Children are welcome to come and open play chess in our meeting room! Chess boards will be provided if you don't have one!
Yoga & Breathing
Sat, Sep 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Join us for Yoga at the library! Each session includes a series of asanas (postures) & sequences of pranayam (breathing exercises) for... more
Join us for Yoga at the library! Each session includes a series of asanas (postures) & sequences of pranayam (breathing exercises) for good health. Please bring your own mat to class.
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Kids Chess Open Play: Ages 6-18
Sat, Sep 28, 10:00am - 11:00am
Dyer-Schererville
Children are welcome to come and open play chess in our children's programming room! Chess boards can be provided if you don't have one!
Power Paws for Kids
Sat, Sep 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Children will have the opportunity to read aloud to a Power Paws therapy dog and their volunteer.
Bingo at the Library!
Sat, Sep 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Join us at the library to play Bingo! All ages are welcome to play. Winners will be able to choose from a variety of small prizes.
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