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Upcoming Foundation Events

The 20th Annual Literary Tea

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

2020 Read-a-Thon
Kids read and tracked their pages to raise money for their schools and the library!

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.

A sketch of the Reader statue

Upcoming Events

Princess/Pirate SRP Virtual Kickoff!

Mon, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

LCPL Zoom Room

Virtual event in which kids can visit with the Snow Queen and Captain Quigley as we kick off a special virtual summer reading program!

Registration is now closed

Virtual Storytime - Picture Book Storytime

Tue, Jul 07, 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 - Mother Goose on the Loose

Wed, Jul 08, 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

Virtual Visit with Yellowstone National Park!

Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 2:30pm

LCPL Zoom Room

In this event, kids will get to visit with park rangers from Yellowstone National Park over Zoom to learn about this amazing park full... more

In this event, kids will get to visit with park rangers from Yellowstone National Park over Zoom to learn about this amazing park full of animals and geological wonders!

Virtual Storytime - Middle Grade Book Tasting

Thu, Jul 09, 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

Virtual Storytime - Book Breaks

Fri, Jul 10, 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

Virtual Storytime - Picture Book Storytime

Sat, Jul 11, 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, Jul 12, 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

Penguin Encounter!

Tue, Jul 14, 10:15am - 10:45am

LCPL Zoom Room

Go nose-to-beak with more than 75 Antarctic penguins as a guide takes us through the Omaha Zoo's penguin exhibit at feeding time! Those... more

Go nose-to-beak with more than 75 Antarctic penguins as a guide takes us through the Omaha Zoo's penguin exhibit at feeding time! Those participating must have Zoom capability and an email address.

Registration opens Tuesday, July 7 2020 at 10:15am

Virtual Storytime - Picture Book Storytime

Tue, Jul 14, 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

Penguin Encounter!

Tue, Jul 14, 2:45pm - 3:15pm

LCPL Zoom Room

Go nose-to-beak with more than 75 Antarctic penguins as a guide takes us through the Omaha Zoo's penguin exhibit at feeding time! Those... more

Go nose-to-beak with more than 75 Antarctic penguins as a guide takes us through the Omaha Zoo's penguin exhibit at feeding time! Those participating must have Zoom capability and an email address.

Registration opens Wednesday, July 8 2020 at 9:00pm

Virtual Storytime - Mother Goose on the Loose

Wed, Jul 15, 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

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