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Upcoming Events
Virtual Storytime - Book Breaks
Sun, Sep 20, 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Lake County Public Library YouTube Page - Bit.Ly/LCPLstorytime
Children in early elementary grades are invited to join us for a picture book reading. This special program will feature a longer... more
Children in early elementary grades are invited to join us for a picture book reading. This special program will feature a longer picture book, read in its entirety. bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
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Virtual Storytime - Picture Book Storytime
Tue, Sep 22, 10:30am - 10:45am
Lake County Public Library YouTube Page - Bit.Ly/LCPLstorytime
Children and families are invited to tune in for a short digital storytime. This session will last 10-20 minutes and will feature books... more
Children and families are invited to tune in for a short digital storytime. This session will last 10-20 minutes and will feature books and songs to foster pre-literacy skills. bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
A Visit To Mammoth Cave National Park!
Tue, Sep 22, 11:00am - 11:45am
Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
Join us virtually as we talk to a park ranger from Mammoth Cave National Park about an amazing underground world! You need Zoom... more
Join us virtually as we talk to a park ranger from Mammoth Cave National Park about an amazing underground world! You need Zoom capability and an email address to attend. 
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) - On Zoom
Tue, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
St. John - Zoom Room
Join us for a virtual Teen Advisory Board meeting! Earn volunteer hours while we discuss future teen program ideas for the St. John... more
Join us for a virtual Teen Advisory Board meeting! Earn volunteer hours while we discuss future teen program ideas for the St. John Library. Must register by September, 2020. Ages 10-17.
Virtual Storytime - Mother Goose on the Loose
Wed, Sep 23, 10:30am - 10:45am
Lake County Public Library YouTube Page - Bit.Ly/LCPLstorytime
Children from birth through 23 months and a caregiver are invited to tune in weekly for a 10 to 15-minute lapsit program that fosters... more
Children from birth through 23 months and a caregiver are invited to tune in weekly for a 10 to 15-minute lapsit program that fosters child development and pre-literacy skills. bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
Plotting Your Family Story - Genealogy Class
Wed, Sep 23, 10:45am - 12:00pm
Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
Professional writer, Patrick Thornton has created a program to show researchers and genealogists at all levels, how to write engaging... more
Professional writer, Patrick Thornton has created a program to show researchers and genealogists at all levels, how to write engaging family stories to share with current and future generations.
Virtual Storytime - Middle Grade Book Tasting
Thu, Sep 24, 10:30am - 10:45am
Lake County Public Library YouTube Page - Bit.Ly/LCPLstorytime
Children in mid to upper elementary school grades are invited to tune in weekly to learn about a book and hear the first chapter. All... more
Children in mid to upper elementary school grades are invited to tune in weekly to learn about a book and hear the first chapter. All books are available on Hoopla or Overdrive. bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
Tidal Pool Exploration!
Thu, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
Join a ranger in Crystal Cove State Park in California, and learn about tidal pools as she explores one live! You must have an email... more
Join a ranger in Crystal Cove State Park in California, and learn about tidal pools as she explores one live! You must have an email address to register.
Virtual Storytime - Book Breaks
Fri, Sep 25, 10:30am - 10:45am
Lake County Public Library YouTube Page - Bit.Ly/LCPLstorytime
Children in early elementary grades are invited to join us for a picture book reading. This special program will feature a longer... more
Children in early elementary grades are invited to join us for a picture book reading. This special program will feature a longer picture book, read in its entirety. bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
Ask-a-Ranger at the Grand Canyon!
Fri, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
Talk to a ranger who works in the beautiful Grand Canyon National Park! To register, you must have an email address.
Virtual Storytime - Picture Book Storytime
Sat, Sep 26, 10:30am - 10:45am
Lake County Public Library YouTube Page - Bit.Ly/LCPLstorytime
Children and families are invited to tune in for a short digital storytime. This session will last 10-20 minutes and will feature books... more
Children and families are invited to tune in for a short digital storytime. This session will last 10-20 minutes and will feature books and songs to foster pre-literacy skills. bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
Virtual Storytime - Book Breaks
Sun, Sep 27, 3:00pm - 3:15pm
Lake County Public Library YouTube Page - Bit.Ly/LCPLstorytime
Children in early elementary grades are invited to join us for a picture book reading. This special program will feature a longer... more
Children in early elementary grades are invited to join us for a picture book reading. This special program will feature a longer picture book, read in its entirety. bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
Virtual Storytime - Picture Book Storytime
Tue, Sep 29, 10:30am - 10:45am
Lake County Public Library YouTube Page - Bit.Ly/LCPLstorytime
Children and families are invited to tune in for a short digital storytime. This session will last 10-20 minutes and will feature books... more
Children and families are invited to tune in for a short digital storytime. This session will last 10-20 minutes and will feature books and songs to foster pre-literacy skills. bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
An Extraordinary Union by Alyssa Cole- Zoom Mtg - Between the Lines Book Club
Tue, Sep 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Zoom Room
The Between the Lines Book Club reads "An Extraordinary Union." Books for this Zoom discussion can be picked up during curbside hours... more
The Between the Lines Book Club reads "An Extraordinary Union." Books for this Zoom discussion can be picked up during curbside hours at Dyer-Schererville a month prior to the event.
Bison at Kankakee Sands!
Tue, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
Did you know there's a herd of bison not far from Lake County? We'll visit them with the Nature Conservancy in this program! You must... more
Did you know there's a herd of bison not far from Lake County? We'll visit them with the Nature Conservancy in this program! You must have an email address to attend.
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