Reset to standard size

Font size options

Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.

Reset to normal contrast

Contrast options

Choose a colour combintion to give he most comfortable contrast.

Upcoming Foundation Events

The LCPL Foundation sponsors many special events throughout the year. Some are unique, like author visits, while others recur annually, like the Literary Tea. Check back regularly to see what's coming up next!

Past Events

The 19th Annual Literary Tea
Guests enjoyed a full afternoon tea and hear David Carlson, professor and author of several nonfiction books and mystery novels, speak.

2019 Read-a-Thon
January 14 - February 25th
Kids pledged to read to support their school and their library!

Meet Chicago Radio Legend Mitch Michaels: November 3rd
Attendees met the man who helped define the Chicago radio landscape for over 45 years. We heard personal stories, including how Rod Stewart's hit single "Maggie May" wouldn't have happened without Mitch.

A sketch of the Reader statue

Upcoming Events

Storytime: Ages 2-3

Mon, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:15am

Highland - Children's Programming Room

Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft, that teach early... more

Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft, that teach early literacy skills.

Storytime: Ages 2-3

Mon, Jul 22, 10:30am - 11:30am

Munster - Children's Program Room

Young children ages 2-3 years, along with their caregiver will enjoy stories, songs, and a craft. Please register all attendees so we... more

Young children ages 2-3 years, along with their caregiver will enjoy stories, songs, and a craft. Please register all attendees so we may be able to count you in our attendance.

Camp Rock

Mon, Jul 22, 10:30am - 12:15pm

St. John - Large Meeting Room

Join us for this month's Musical Monday presentation: Camp Rock. Refreshments will be provided. Registration Required.

Storytime: Ages 2-3

Mon, Jul 22, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Munster - Children's Program Room

Young children ages 2-3 years, along with their caregiver will enjoy stories, songs, and a craft. Please register all attendees so we... more

Young children ages 2-3 years, along with their caregiver will enjoy stories, songs, and a craft. Please register all attendees so we may be able to count you in our attendance.

Coloring for Adults

Mon, Jul 22, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room A

Adults are invited to de-stress and relax with pencils and coloring sheets provided by the library. Or bring your own!

Supersplash Water Program

Mon, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Cedar Lake Library - Courtyard

This water filled program will take place outside in the library courtyard where there will be games, bubble play, and water balloons.... more

This water filled program will take place outside in the library courtyard where there will be games, bubble play, and water balloons. Young children must be accompanied by an adult.

Egg Drop Challenge (Grades K-5)

Mon, Jul 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

St. John - Children's Program Room

School-aged children who have finished kindergarten can come take our egg-drop challenge. Can you build something to protect an egg in a... more

School-aged children who have finished kindergarten can come take our egg-drop challenge. Can you build something to protect an egg in a fall? If weather is bad, event will be inside. Please register.

LEGO® Club (Grades K-5)

Mon, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Highland - Children's Programming Room

Children (completed grades K-5) may free build with the library's LEGO® blocks or build a 'challenge' project. Constructions will be... more

Children (completed grades K-5) may free build with the library's LEGO® blocks or build a 'challenge' project. Constructions will be displayed in the library until the next LEGO® Club meeting.

This event is full

Bubbles and Chalk Party

Mon, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room

Kids ages 6-12 are invited to decorate our patio with your chalk artwork and blow bubbles!

It Came From Outer Space

Mon, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

Highland - Meeting Room A

Enjoy this science fiction classic on the big screen in the cool comfort of the library.

Cardboard Challenge: Rocket Ships! (Grades K-6)

Mon, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room A

Children in grades K-6th are welcome to join our cardboard challenge as we use our imaginations to create our own rocket ships using... more

Children in grades K-6th are welcome to join our cardboard challenge as we use our imaginations to create our own rocket ships using recyclable materials!

Word Games: An Afternoon of Fun

Mon, Jul 22, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A

Play Scrabble or other word games with friends and meet new ones. All games--as well as coffee and tea--will be provided. Join the fun!

Space Camp (Grades K-5)

Mon, Jul 22, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

Do you want to be an astronaut? Go through space camp and learn more about what it takes to be an astronaut.

This event is full

Teen Anime Club

Mon, Jul 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Hobart - Large Meeting Room

We'll watch episodes from an anime series. We'll also have art supplies on hand if you want to draw, sketch, or get creative or bring in... more

We'll watch episodes from an anime series. We'll also have art supplies on hand if you want to draw, sketch, or get creative or bring in your own sketchbook and projects to work on.

It Came From Outer Space

Mon, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Highland - Meeting Room A

Enjoy this science fiction classic on the big screen in the cool comfort of the library.

Follow the Road to Homeownership

Mon, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

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

This free seminar covers hiring a realtor, insurance coverage, and down payment assistance. The presenters are real estate... more

This free seminar covers hiring a realtor, insurance coverage, and down payment assistance. The presenters are real estate professionals Scott Orsi, Jennifer Podgorny, and Donna Holmer.

Calumet Astronomical Society

Mon, Jul 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Munster - Large Meeting Room

Join the Calumet Astronomical Society, Inc. at the Library for an evening of space, science, & astronomical excitement! All welcome! A... more

Join the Calumet Astronomical Society, Inc. at the Library for an evening of space, science, & astronomical excitement! All welcome! A short business meeting precedes our speaker.

Crochet @ Your Library

Mon, Jul 22, 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Cedar Lake - Public Tables

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!

Storytime: Ages 2-3

Tue, Jul 23, 10:00am - 10:45am

Merrillville - Children's Programming Room

Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft, that teach early... more

Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft, that teach early literacy skills.

This event is full

School Age Explorers -- Stories and Art - (Grades 1 & Up)

Tue, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

Munster - Large Meeting Room

Children who have completed kindergarten and older will explore the universe through stories and art.

Storytime: Ages 4-6

Tue, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

St. John - Children's Program Room

Children will develop pre-reading skills as they enjoy stories, music, and a craft.

Memory Care for Seniors

Tue, Jul 23, 10:30am - 11:30am

St. John - Large Meeting Room

Join us for this informative program about caring for seniors and their memories. Learn signs that could point toward memory problems,... more

Join us for this informative program about caring for seniors and their memories. Learn signs that could point toward memory problems, such as Alzheimer's and dementia. Please register.

Storytime in the Park

Tue, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:30am

Riverview Park

Join us at Riverview park for stories, songs, and games!

Canceled

Storytime: Ages Birth - 6

Tue, Jul 23, 11:00am - 11:45am

Lake Station-New Chicago

Families are invited to join us for a 45-minute story time. We will read books, sing songs, and do fun activities!

Storytime: Ages 4-5

Tue, Jul 23, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Merrillville - Children's Programming Room

Storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft that teach pre-reading skills for kids ages 4-5.

This event is full

Craft and Chat

Tue, Jul 23, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

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.

Free Blood Pressure Screening

Tue, Jul 23, 12:30pm - 1:30pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Foyer

A Representative from NorthShore Health Center will be offering free blood pressure screenings in the foyer. First come, first served.

Storytime: Ages 4-6

Tue, Jul 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

St. John - Children's Program Room

Children will develop pre-reading skills as they enjoy stories, music, and a craft.

Indiana Dunes Presents Animals of the Dunes

Tue, Jul 23, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Hobart - Large Meeting Room

This program will focus on the animals that live in the Indiana Dunes National Park. Park Ranger Kip Walton will bring animals furs to... more

This program will focus on the animals that live in the Indiana Dunes National Park. Park Ranger Kip Walton will bring animals furs to see and touch along with a live animal.

Wii Gaming for Adults

Tue, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

St. John - Large Meeting Room

Adults can try all kinds of sports activities on the Nintendo Wii including bowling, golf, archery, racing, and more! Wii is easy to... more

Adults can try all kinds of sports activities on the Nintendo Wii including bowling, golf, archery, racing, and more! Wii is easy to learn, and lots of fun! Registration required.

Teen: Green Screen Fun

Tue, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room

Join us for green screen fun at the library! You will be able to write your own skits and perform, while learning how to use the green... more

Join us for green screen fun at the library! You will be able to write your own skits and perform, while learning how to use the green screen technology. Please register. Ages 10-18.

Teen "Mars" Rock Painting

Tue, Jul 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm

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

Back by Popular Demand! Rocks and paints provided, just bring your creativity! Registration required.

Teen: Alien Entity

Tue, Jul 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A

In this card game you are planetary researchers trying to escape a hostile planet. One member of the team is an alien entity and will... more

In this card game you are planetary researchers trying to escape a hostile planet. One member of the team is an alien entity and will sabotage the researchers as they try to contact mission control.

Out of This World Karaoke Kids!

Tue, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Highland - Meeting Room A

Kids and their families will sing karaoke, eat snacks and have fun!

CHESS and GO CLUBS

Tue, Jul 23, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room A

Play a friendly game of Chess or Go.

LGBTQ Teens & Allies Time

Tue, Jul 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room B

Together with PFLAGCP-NWI, we are hosting a social, support, education, & networking space for LGBTQ+ teens & their allies. Teens... more

Together with PFLAGCP-NWI, we are hosting a social, support, education, & networking space for LGBTQ+ teens & their allies. Teens (12-18) are welcome. Parents/guardians can meet concurrently.

See all events