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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

Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 months

Mon, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:00am

Merrillville - Children's Programming Room

Babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books,... more

Babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.

Storytime: Ages 2-3

Mon, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:15am

Hobart - Children's Program 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, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 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.

Brigadoon

Mon, Sep 23, 10:30am - 12:30pm

St. John - Large Meeting Room

Join us for this month's Musical Monday Presentation: Brigadoon. Runtime: 108 minutes. Refreshments will be provided. Registration... more

Join us for this month's Musical Monday Presentation: Brigadoon. Runtime: 108 minutes. Refreshments will be provided. Registration Required.

Storytime: Ages 2-3

Mon, Sep 23, 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, Sep 23, 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!

Welcome Fall Party

Mon, Sep 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Munster - Large Meeting Room

It's the first day of Autumn, get in the mood for this wonderful season with light refreshments and other activities.

Storytime: Ages 4-5

Mon, Sep 23, 1:30pm - 2:15pm

Hobart - Children's Program Room

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

Word Games: An Afternoon of Fun

Mon, Sep 23, 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!

Teen Anime Club

Mon, Sep 23, 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.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Mon, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room A

English Classes are for participants who are learning English as a second language. Different levels are available. Classes are free.

Calumet Astronomical Society

Mon, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Munster - Large Meeting Room

Speaker, Art Maurer, CAS Member and Director of the Herbert Trackman Planetarium will present: Remembering Apollo 11, 50 Years Later. A... more

Speaker, Art Maurer, CAS Member and Director of the Herbert Trackman Planetarium will present: Remembering Apollo 11, 50 Years Later. A short business meeting precedes our speaker.

Crochet @ Your Library

Mon, Sep 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

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!

Citizenship Class

Tue, Sep 24, 9:30am - 11:00am

Merrillville - Meeting Room C

The class is designed to help adults improve their English reading, writing and speaking skills, focusing on the necessary civic... more

The class is designed to help adults improve their English reading, writing and speaking skills, focusing on the necessary civic information to prepare for American citizenship.

Storytime: Ages 2-3

Tue, Sep 24, 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 teaches early... more

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

I ♥ Indiana Storytime: Ages 4-6

Tue, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

St. John - Children's Program Room

This storytime will celebrate Indiana heritage. Children will develop pre-reading skills as they enjoy stories, music, and a craft.

Storytime: Ages Birth - 6

Tue, Sep 24, 11:00am - 11:45am

Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room

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

Storytime: Ages 4-5

Tue, Sep 24, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Merrillville - Children's Programming Room

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

Craft and Chat

Tue, Sep 24, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room

Bring your projects and join us. Chat with fellow crafters and work on your project without the interruptions of home. All are welcome.

I ♥ Indiana Storytime: Ages 4-6

Tue, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

St. John - Children's Program Room

This storytime will celebrate Indiana heritage. Children will develop pre-reading skills as they enjoy stories, music, and a craft.

Kids Art Club Homeschool: Ages 6-12

Tue, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room

Children ages 6-12 years, will create a masterpiece and learn about art and artists during this one hour program.

This event is full

Art Club (Grades K-6)

Tue, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A

School-age children, K-6th grade, are invited to the library for an hour of art exploration and fun. All supplies will be provided.... more

School-age children, K-6th grade, are invited to the library for an hour of art exploration and fun. All supplies will be provided. Space is limited. Please wear clothes you can get messy in.

Heartsaver AED CPR Certification (FEE)

Tue, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room

$35* is due at time of class. Participants who successfully complete the course will earn a CPR Course completion card valid for 2... more

$35* is due at time of class. Participants who successfully complete the course will earn a CPR Course completion card valid for 2 years. Taught by certified CPR instructor, Paula Thompson, RN.

Native Americans: Retaining Our Culture

Tue, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

Learn how tribal communities, Urban and Reservation, continue to teach future generations culture, customs, and language in today's world.

Kids Art Club: Ages 6-12

Tue, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room

Children ages 6-12 years, will create a masterpiece and learn about art and artists during this one hour program.

Family Storytime

Tue, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Highland - Children's Programming Room

Stories, fingerplays, music, related activities and a craft are all included this this storytime for children and their family members.

Great Decisions - Discussion Group

Tue, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Munster - Large Meeting Room

Discuss world affairs with the Foreign Policy Association. See monthly topics: Note: Colleen Hickman will facilitate Aug. 13 Note:... more

Discuss world affairs with the Foreign Policy Association. See monthly topics: Note: Colleen Hickman will facilitate Aug. 13 Note: Richard Rupp will be here September 10 & Nov. 12.

CHESS and GO CLUBS

Tue, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room B

Play a friendly game of Chess or Go.

The Woman Next Door by Yewande Omotoso

Tue, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room C

Black Author Discussion Group

Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 months

Wed, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room

Children birth - 23 mos. old, accompanied by an adult caregiver, will enjoy this 30 min. lap-sit program. Songs, stories, finger plays... more

Children birth - 23 mos. old, accompanied by an adult caregiver, will enjoy this 30 min. lap-sit program. Songs, stories, finger plays and rhymes will encourage interaction and language development.

This event is full

Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 months

Wed, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Munster - Children's Program Room

Learn new ways to play with your baby (birth to 23 months), while stimulating mental growth. Please register all attendees so we may... more

Learn new ways to play with your baby (birth to 23 months), while stimulating mental growth. Please register all attendees so we may be able to count you in our attendance.

Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth-23 months

Wed, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

St. John - Children's Program Room

This half hour lap-sit program uses songs and rhymes to foster language development.

Storytime: Ages 4-6

Wed, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

Highland - Children's Programming Room

Storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft that teach pre-reading skills for kids 4-6.

On the Table sponsored by Legacy Foundation - Placemaking in NW Indiana

Wed, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am

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

Be a part of the discussions taking place countywide. Discuss the positive work happening in our community and also the challenges we... more

Be a part of the discussions taking place countywide. Discuss the positive work happening in our community and also the challenges we face, with the intention of fueling meaningful change.

Off the Hook

Wed, Sep 25, 12:30pm - 2:00pm

St. John - Large Meeting Room

Bring your favorite yarn or thread project and enjoy some great company while you create! All crafters are welcome, no matter what craft... more

Bring your favorite yarn or thread project and enjoy some great company while you create! All crafters are welcome, no matter what craft you enjoy!

Let's Make Art: Homeschool Edition (Grades K-6)

Wed, Sep 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A

Homeschoolers in grades K-6th will make an art project with supplies provided by the library. Sign-ups are required and space is... more

Homeschoolers in grades K-6th will make an art project with supplies provided by the library. Sign-ups are required and space is limited. Please notify the library if you cannot attend.

This event is full

Travel Film: Big Sky Country, Montana

Wed, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

The southern part of Montana is home to the rugged Beartooth Mountains, a paradise for outdoor and "old west" enthusiasts.

Census 2020 Job Recruiting - Walk-ins Welcome

Wed, Sep 25, 2:30pm - 4:30pm

Merrillville - Quiet Study Room #3

Every Wednesday, in Quiet Study Room 3, 2020 Census recruiters will be available to help you apply for Census employment. Walk-ins are... more

Every Wednesday, in Quiet Study Room 3, 2020 Census recruiters will be available to help you apply for Census employment. Walk-ins are welcome!

Teen Game Fest

Wed, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Cedar Lake

Play Wii games, jam out on Guitar Hero or many other games!

One-On-One Tech Help: Computer Help

Wed, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

St. John - Small Study Room A

Receive individualized instruction in basic computer skills.

This event is full

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Wed, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room A

English Classes are for participants who are learning English as a second language. Different levels are available. Classes are free.

The Chilbury Ladies' Choir - Between the Lines Book Club

Wed, Sep 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room

The Between the Lines Book Club reads "The Chilbury Ladies' Choir" by Jennifer Ryan. Books for this discussion can be picked up at the... more

The Between the Lines Book Club reads "The Chilbury Ladies' Choir" by Jennifer Ryan. Books for this discussion can be picked up at the circulation desk a month prior to the event.

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