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Writing Wednesday

Micro Memoirs

2025-09-03 14:00:00 2025-09-03 15:00:00 America/Chicago Writing Wednesday Explore writing about milestones and memories in short, powerful micro memoirs. Merrillville

Wednesday, September 03
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-09-03 14:00:00 2025-09-03 15:00:00 America/Chicago Writing Wednesday Explore writing about milestones and memories in short, powerful micro memoirs. Merrillville

Merrillville

Meeting Room B

Explore writing about milestones and memories in short, powerful micro memoirs.

Thinking about writing your life story? Overwhelmed with the idea of working on your autobiography? Join us for an introduction to micro-memoir – short, noteworthy snapshots that capture meaningful moments. In this program, you will brainstorm significant life experiences and learn how to craft brief narratives that reveal something deeper. Perfect for creative writers exploring short-form storytelling or anyone interested in reflecting on family, ancestry, or personal experiences. Additional resources will be available to guide you beyond the workshop.

AGE GROUP: | Adults (19-99) |

TAGS: | Games and Hobbies | Classes |

Merrillville

Phone: 219-769-3541

Branch manager
Chris

Hours
Mon, Aug 04 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Aug 05 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Aug 06 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Aug 07 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Aug 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 10 12:00PM to 4:00PM

About the branch

The Merrillville branch library encompasses over 114,000 sq ft of electronic and print resources, and visual and musical collections. The library offers free WIFI, public internet computers, rooms for quiet study or small groups, and public meeting rooms. Our vast collections of Lake County history and genealogy sources make the Merrillville branch a popular destination for research by visitors from all around the country.

Merrillville branch has three fantastic floors of informational and recreational materials. The main floor contains our popular collection of new books, large-print material, magazines and newspapers, teen, anime, and an enormous selection of music and DVDs. Our Genealogy Room has numerous resources including microfilm of local newspapers, obituary indexes, and many other historical resources. Our Book Sale room, open during select hours Monday-Saturday, is full of unique finds. 

The Upper Level includes tables for quiet study, a tremendous reference collection, our “Indiana Room” for specialized Hoosier historical research, and our locally known statue “The Reader” by artist Hermann Gurfinkel.

The entire lower level houses our bright and airy Children's Department where children will find fun games, books, music and magazines to fulfill their reading pleasure as well as attend engaging kids’ programs. This is also where our public meeting rooms are located, where our library events and programs are held.

Upcoming events

Mon, Aug 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small Group Room #2
This event is full

Mon, Aug 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Upper Level
This event is full

Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Children's Programming Room

Tue, Aug 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Group Room #3

Cancelled
Tue, Aug 05, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Tue, Aug 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B

Wed, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B

Wed, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Upper Level

Cancelled
Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Thu, Aug 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small Group Room #2

Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Group Room #3
This event is full

Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A

Thu, Aug 07, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Children's Programming Room

Thu, Aug 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B

Fri, Aug 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A

Sat, Aug 09, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A

Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B

Mon, Aug 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small Group Room #2

Mon, Aug 11, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A

Mon, Aug 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Upper Level

Tue, Aug 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Tue, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B

Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room C

Wed, Aug 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Upper Level

Wed, Aug 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B

Thu, Aug 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small Group Room #2

Thu, Aug 14, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Group Room #3

Thu, Aug 14, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A
This event is full

Thu, Aug 14, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B

Mon, Aug 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small Group Room #2

Mon, Aug 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Upper Level

Mon, Aug 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A

Tue, Aug 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Group Room #3

Wed, Aug 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B

Wed, Aug 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Upper Level

Wed, Aug 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B

Thu, Aug 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small Group Room #2

Thu, Aug 21, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Group Room #3

Thu, Aug 21, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A

Fri, Aug 22, 11:00am - 12:15pm
Meeting Room A

Mon, Aug 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small Group Room #2

Mon, Aug 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Upper Level

Tue, Aug 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Group Room #3

Cancelled
Tue, Aug 26, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Wed, Aug 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Upper Level

Thu, Aug 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small Group Room #2

Thu, Aug 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A

Thu, Aug 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Group Room #3

Thu, Aug 28, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Board Room

Thu, Aug 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B

Tue, Sep 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room

Tue, Sep 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room

Tue, Sep 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Group Room #3

Wed, Sep 03, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B

Cancelled
Wed, Sep 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Upper Level

Wed, Sep 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B
This event is full