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The full book sale room is located at Merrillville branch

Book Sale Room

The Book Sale Room is located at the Merrillville branch and contains not only books, but movies and music as well! You never know what you might find if you look through our shelves.

Book Sale Room Hours

Mon - Wed - Fri	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Tues - Thur	2:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday	9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Annual Fall Book Sale

This year's Fall Booksale will be on October 4 and 5 - but Friends of the Library can get special early access on October 3! Friends memberships are $5 per person, $10 for the family, $15 for sponsor-level membership, and $100 for a lifetime membership - and you can even sign up at the door on the 3rd.

Fall Booksale prices range from $0.25 to $1.00, so hurry in - our stock will go fast. We definitely suggest becoming a Friend so you can get first pick!

The sale takes place at Merrillville Branch in Meeting Room A (on the lower level next to the Children's Department).

Annual Fall Book Sale Hours

Thursday, Oct. 3 Friends Pre-Sale	4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Friday, Oct 4	1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Saturday, Oct 5	9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Book Sales at the Branches

Look for the neon orange book sale rack sign! If it is outside of Book Sale Room hours, or if you can't make it out to the Merrillville branch, look for Book Sale racks at all branches!

Prices:

Adult Hardbacks: $1.00
Adult Oversize Paperbacks: $0.75
Adult Market Paperbacks: $0.25
Juvenile Hardbacks: $0.50
Juvenile Paperbacks: $0.25
CDs: $1.00
DVDs: $1.00
VHS: $0.50
Magazines: $0.25
Cassettes: $0.25
Puzzles: $0.25

Upcoming Events

Citizenship Class

Thu, Sep 19, 9:30am - 11:00am

Merrillville - Meeting Room C

The class is designed to help adults improve their English reading, writing and speaking skills, focusing on the necessary civic... more

The class is designed to help adults improve their English reading, writing and speaking skills, focusing on the necessary civic information to prepare for American citizenship.

Thursday Threaders

Thu, Sep 19, 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.

With this Pledge by Tamera Alexander

Thu, Sep 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Highland - Meeting Room A

Join us for a discussion of this inspirational title. Pick up a copy at the Highland Branch.

Create an Artful Life: Acrylic Painting (Fee)

Thu, Sep 19, 3:00pm - 5:00pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room

Working with acrylics & canvas, participants will follow an example to create an original piece of art. A $20 cash fee covers all... more

Working with acrylics & canvas, participants will follow an example to create an original piece of art. A $20 cash fee covers all materials. Registration is required.

MakerStation: Coding Club

Thu, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:15pm

Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A

Learn to code by playing Minecraft or even making your own games. Recommended for grades 6th thru 12th. Beginners welcome!

TEEN: LEGO® and Board Game Night

Thu, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room B

Inviting teens, ages 12-18, to LEGO® and Board Game Night. Stop in to build your creation or pick a board game to play instead. Please... more

Inviting teens, ages 12-18, to LEGO® and Board Game Night. Stop in to build your creation or pick a board game to play instead. Please register. Snacks will be provided.

Teen Makerstation: Learn to Sew

Thu, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

St. John - Large Meeting Room

Celebrate Sewing Month by using a sewing machine to create some homemade crafts! Ages 11-18. Registration required.

Town Hall with Chris Chyung

Thu, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

Rep. Chris Chyung will be hosting a Town Hall to meet with the public about Indiana issues.

Create an Artful Life: Acrylic Painting (Fee)

Thu, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room

Working with acrylics & canvas, participants will follow an example to create an original piece of art. A $20 cash fee covers all... more

Working with acrylics & canvas, participants will follow an example to create an original piece of art. A $20 cash fee covers all materials. Registration is required.

This event is full

Craft and Chat

Thu, Sep 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room

Bring your projects and join us. Chat with fellow crafters and work on your project without the interruptions of home. All are welcome.

Using Your Digital Camera

Thu, Sep 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)

Please bring your digital camera! In this class members of the 3H Camera Club will teach you how to use your digital camera.... more

Please bring your digital camera! In this class members of the 3H Camera Club will teach you how to use your digital camera. Registration is required.

Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 months

Fri, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Cedar Lake - Children's Programming Room

Babies and toddlers will participate in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music activities designed to enhance important... more

Babies and toddlers will participate in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music activities designed to enhance important pre-literacy skills.

Homeschool Hangout: Create and Explore (Grades K-6)

Fri, Sep 20, 10:30am - 11:30am

Merrillville - Children's Programming Room

Homeschool children are invited to attend a program exploring a unique topic each month. The only requirement is imagination and... more

Homeschool children are invited to attend a program exploring a unique topic each month. The only requirement is imagination and registration!

Chess Club

Fri, Sep 20, 3:00pm - 5:30pm

Munster - Large Meeting Room

Come play chess with us! All levels of experience are welcome. We can accommodate 20 people playing at the same time. Jeffrey Graves is... more

Come play chess with us! All levels of experience are welcome. We can accommodate 20 people playing at the same time. Jeffrey Graves is the program facilitator.

Griffith-Cal Twp Color-palooza Open House

Fri, Sep 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

All ages are welcome to stop in our meeting room to work on a provided coloring sheet, or bring your own! Submitted coloring sheets will... more

All ages are welcome to stop in our meeting room to work on a provided coloring sheet, or bring your own! Submitted coloring sheets will be displayed through October in our display case.

Town Hall: Representative Chris Chyung

Fri, Sep 20, 4:00pm - 5:45pm

Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)

The public is invited to a town hall meeting with Chris Chyung, Indiana House District 15 Representative and Dr. Larry Veracco, Lake... more

The public is invited to a town hall meeting with Chris Chyung, Indiana House District 15 Representative and Dr. Larry Veracco, Lake Central School Corporation Superintendent.

Create an Artful Life: Acrylic Painting

Sat, Sep 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A

Painting class for adults. Work with acrylics & canvas on an easel, following instructor's example to create an original piece of art.... more

Painting class for adults. Work with acrylics & canvas on an easel, following instructor's example to create an original piece of art. $20 cash fee paid at the time of class covers all materials.

Mindful Storytime: Ages 5-11

Sat, Sep 21, 10:30am - 11:00am

Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room

Join us for a storytime with a focus on mindfulness.

Power Paws

Sat, Sep 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

DS: Children's Area - Children's Area

Children will have the opportunity to read to one of the dogs (accompanied by their trainers). The dogs are provided through Power Paws... more

Children will have the opportunity to read to one of the dogs (accompanied by their trainers). The dogs are provided through Power Paws for Kids, a non-profit organization. All ages welcome.

MakerStation: Comics in Bloom

Sat, Sep 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Highland - Meeting Room A

Create flowers & bouquets from comic or book pages.

MakerStation: Marble Runs (Grades 1-5)

Sat, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Highland - Children's Programming Room

Children in grades 1-5 will construct awesome marble runs out of different materials. Supplies are limited. Registration required.

Spanish Conversation Practice

Sat, Sep 21, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room

This bi-monthly session is an opportunity for non-native speakers with intermediate knowledge of Spanish to practice listening and... more

This bi-monthly session is an opportunity for non-native speakers with intermediate knowledge of Spanish to practice listening and conversation skills with the help of a bilingual guide.

Family Game Day

Sat, Sep 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room

Hang out at the library like it's your living room. We provide the video games & board games...you bring your family to join in on the... more

Hang out at the library like it's your living room. We provide the video games & board games...you bring your family to join in on the fun! All ages are welcome!

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