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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

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

Virtual Storytime - Book Breaks

Sun, Sep 20, 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

Registration is now closed

Virtual Storytime - Picture Book Storytime

Tue, Sep 22, 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

A Visit To Mammoth Cave National Park!

Tue, Sep 22, 11:00am - 11:45am

Lake County Public Library Zoom Room

Join us virtually as we talk to a park ranger from Mammoth Cave National Park about an amazing underground world! You need Zoom... more

Join us virtually as we talk to a park ranger from Mammoth Cave National Park about an amazing underground world! You need Zoom capability and an email address to attend.

Teen Advisory Board (TAB) - On Zoom

Tue, Sep 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

St. John - Zoom Room

Join us for a virtual Teen Advisory Board meeting! Earn volunteer hours while we discuss future teen program ideas for the St. John... more

Join us for a virtual Teen Advisory Board meeting! Earn volunteer hours while we discuss future teen program ideas for the St. John Library. Must register by September, 2020. Ages 10-17.

Virtual Storytime - Mother Goose on the Loose

Wed, Sep 23, 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

Plotting Your Family Story - Genealogy Class

Wed, Sep 23, 10:45am - 12:00pm

Lake County Public Library Zoom Room

Professional writer, Patrick Thornton has created a program to show researchers and genealogists at all levels, how to write engaging... more

Professional writer, Patrick Thornton has created a program to show researchers and genealogists at all levels, how to write engaging family stories to share with current and future generations.

Virtual Storytime - Middle Grade Book Tasting

Thu, Sep 24, 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

Tidal Pool Exploration!

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

Lake County Public Library Zoom Room

Join a ranger in Crystal Cove State Park in California, and learn about tidal pools as she explores one live! You must have an email... more

Join a ranger in Crystal Cove State Park in California, and learn about tidal pools as she explores one live! You must have an email address to register.

Virtual Storytime - Book Breaks

Fri, Sep 25, 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

Ask-a-Ranger at the Grand Canyon!

Fri, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lake County Public Library Zoom Room

Talk to a ranger who works in the beautiful Grand Canyon National Park! To register, you must have an email address.

Virtual Storytime - Picture Book Storytime

Sat, Sep 26, 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, Sep 27, 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

Virtual Storytime - Picture Book Storytime

Tue, Sep 29, 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

An Extraordinary Union by Alyssa Cole- Zoom Mtg - Between the Lines Book Club

Tue, Sep 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Dyer-Schererville - Zoom Room

The Between the Lines Book Club reads "An Extraordinary Union." Books for this Zoom discussion can be picked up during curbside hours... more

The Between the Lines Book Club reads "An Extraordinary Union." Books for this Zoom discussion can be picked up during curbside hours at Dyer-Schererville a month prior to the event.

Bison at Kankakee Sands!

Tue, Sep 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lake County Public Library Zoom Room

Did you know there's a herd of bison not far from Lake County? We'll visit them with the Nature Conservancy in this program! You must... more

Did you know there's a herd of bison not far from Lake County? We'll visit them with the Nature Conservancy in this program! You must have an email address to attend.

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