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Upcoming Events
Introduction to Alzheimer's Disease
Fri, Jul 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
Informational and interactive session that focuses on understanding the disease process of progressive dementia.
Introduction to Alzheimer's Disease
Fri, Jul 19, 10:00am - 11:00am
Merrillville
Informational and interactive session that focuses on understanding the disease process of progressive dementia.
Building Blocks to Literacy: Ages 6 months - 3 years
Fri, Jul 19, 10:00am - 11:30am
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
Kids ages 6 months through 3 years old and their caregivers will enjoy interacting at various play stations. Playing helps children... more
Kids ages 6 months through 3 years old and their caregivers will enjoy interacting at various play stations. Playing helps children learn language, literacy, social, and other skills.
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 months
Fri, Jul 19, 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.
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 months
Fri, Jul 19, 11:30am - 12:00pm
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.
Advanced Issues & Strategies-Alzheimer's Disease
Fri, Jul 19, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
A session on Advanced Issues and Strategies. Please register by calling Alzeimer's Services of Northern Indiana toll free at... more
A session on Advanced Issues and Strategies. Please register by calling Alzeimer's Services of Northern Indiana toll free at 1-888-303-0180.
Advanced Issues & Strategies - Alzheimer's Disease
Fri, Jul 19, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Merrillville
A session on advanced issues and strategies. Please register by calling Alzheimer's Services of Northern Indiana toll free at... more
A session on advanced issues and strategies. Please register by calling Alzheimer's Services of Northern Indiana toll free at 1-888-303-0180.
Friday Film Break: Fly Me to the Moon
Fri, Jul 19, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
G 90 min Inspired by their grandpa, three flies sneak aboard Apollo 11 in this animated adventure. Featuring the voices of Christopher... more
G 90 min Inspired by their grandpa, three flies sneak aboard Apollo 11 in this animated adventure. Featuring the voices of Christopher Lloyd, Nicolette Sheridan, Tim Curry & Kelly Ripa.
Muppets from Space
Fri, Jul 19, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
Brown Bag Movie Bring your lunch and a beverage and we will provide the popcorn! Children must be accompanied by an adult.  
Teen Constellation Art
Fri, Jul 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Make constellation art with artist Paul Benninghoff! Based on his Constellation art series, you will make your own artwork using paint,... more
Make constellation art with artist Paul Benninghoff! Based on his Constellation art series, you will make your own artwork using paint, canvas, needle, and thread. Registration required.
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Teen Comic Crafts
Fri, Jul 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Make crafts inspired by your favorite comic book characters. Please register.
Space Jam (1996)
Fri, Jul 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Join us while we watch the movie Space Jam. Bring the whole family! Popcorn & lemonade will be served. Children Pre-K age and under must... more
Join us while we watch the movie Space Jam. Bring the whole family! Popcorn & lemonade will be served. Children Pre-K age and under must be accompanied by an adult. Rated PG. Run time: 88 minutes.
A Wrinkle in Time
Fri, Jul 19, 3:00pm - 4:45pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Enjoy the supernatural 2018 movie, A Wrinkle in Time, at the library! Rated PG. Runtime: 109 minutes. Refreshments will be provided.... more
Enjoy the supernatural 2018 movie, A Wrinkle in Time, at the library! Rated PG. Runtime: 109 minutes. Refreshments will be provided. Registration is required.
Chess Club
Fri, Jul 19, 3:30pm - 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.
Open Office Hours with Rep. Ragen Hatcher
Sat, Jul 20, 9:00am - 11:30am
Hobart - Large Meeting Room
State Representative Ragen Hatcher will be holding open office hours for constituents to voice concerns on community or state issues and... more
State Representative Ragen Hatcher will be holding open office hours for constituents to voice concerns on community or state issues and share ideas for legislation for the 2020 legislative session.
Create an Artful Life: Acrylic Painting (FEE)
Sat, Jul 20, 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.
DIY Tote Bags
Sat, Jul 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Make a simple bag from a t-shirt. No sewing required! Bring your own old t-shirt or use one of ours. Registration Required. Children... more
Make a simple bag from a t-shirt. No sewing required! Bring your own old t-shirt or use one of ours. Registration Required. Children who have not completed kindergarten must have an adult present.
Baby and Me Time: Ages Birth-23 Months
Sat, Jul 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Baby & Me Time is a 1/2 hour program which includes songs, stories, and sensory play for babies 0 to 23 months and their caregiver.
Mindful Storytime: Ages 5-11
Sat, Jul 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room
Join us for a storytime with a focus on mindfulness.
Apollo 11 Moon Landing (Grades K-5)
Sat, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Kids (Grades K-5) will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. We will watch the landing, make a space lander,... more
Kids (Grades K-5) will celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. We will watch the landing, make a space lander, and have a moon inspired snack.
Moon Landing- 50th Anniversary Celebration
Sat, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
All ages will celebrate the space flight that landed the first two people on the moon with activities, crafts and more!
50th Anniversary of Apollo 11 Moon Landing: Family Program
Sat, Jul 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Viewing of the July 20, 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing. All ages welcome
Moon Landing Party
Sat, Jul 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Kids ages 6-12 are invited to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the first man on the moon with snacks, crafts, and games!
Crafternoon
Sat, Jul 20, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hobart - Children's Program Room
School-age children are invited to the library for an hour of art and fun. All supplies will be provided. Space is limited. Please wear... more
School-age children are invited to the library for an hour of art and fun. All supplies will be provided. Space is limited. Please wear clothes you can get messy in.
Representative Ragen Hatcher's Open Office Hours
Sat, Jul 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room
State Representative Ragen Hatcher will be holding open office hours for constituents to voice concerns on community or state issues,... more
State Representative Ragen Hatcher will be holding open office hours for constituents to voice concerns on community or state issues, and hear ideas for legislation for the 2020 legislative session.
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