Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your... more
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
Bring the whole family! The room will be lighter, the volume will be lower, and audience members can move around, talk, and sing. Snacks... more
Bring the whole family! The room will be lighter, the volume will be lower, and audience members can move around, talk, and sing. Snacks are welcome! Rated PG; 100 minute runtime.
How fast are you? Test your skill by seeing if you can beat our challenges in less than 60 seconds. First through third place will go on... more
How fast are you? Test your skill by seeing if you can beat our challenges in less than 60 seconds. First through third place will go on our leader board. Compete all summer for a grand prize.
The tale of Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power and Glinda,... more
The tale of Elphaba, a young woman, misunderstood because of her unusual green skin, who has yet to discover her true power and Glinda, a popular young woman, who has yet to discover her true heart.
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.
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your... more
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
Are you a fan of anime or manga? If so, come to our monthly Teen Anime Club to find new anime to watch. We watch 3-4 episodes of your... more
Are you a fan of anime or manga? If so, come to our monthly Teen Anime Club to find new anime to watch. We watch 3-4 episodes of your choosing each month. Ages 12-18.
Using lengths of yarn and a stick, teens will create a unique decoration. All supplies and snacks will be provided. Teens 12 – 18.... more
Using lengths of yarn and a stick, teens will create a unique decoration. All supplies and snacks will be provided. Teens 12 – 18. Space is limited. Registration required.
Steel yourself for the rest of the week with Monday Night Adult D&D! We'll be following 5e rules and will be running the Out of the... more
Steel yourself for the rest of the week with Monday Night Adult D&D! We'll be following 5e rules and will be running the Out of the Abyss campaign. Beginners and experienced players welcome!
This program for babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months, with their caregivers is filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement,... more
This program for babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months, with their caregivers is filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement, designed to help early literacy skills. Registration opens June1st.
This is a storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, & music that teach early literacy... more
This is a storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, & music that teach early literacy skills. In person craft time will follow the storytime.
This is a storytime program for babies and toddlers birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, filled with rhymes,... more
This is a storytime program for babies and toddlers birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.
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.
Lessons will include making healthy food choices, the importance of physical activity, food safety training and recipe exchanges.... more
Lessons will include making healthy food choices, the importance of physical activity, food safety training and recipe exchanges. Lessons provided by the Purdue Extension. Ages 18 and up.
Join other readers for a livestream conversation with Raul the Third about ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!
Note: The talk from 1pm to 2pm is... more
Join other readers for a livestream conversation with Raul the Third about ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!
Note: The talk from 1pm to 2pm is in Spanish, and the talk from 3pm to 4pm is in English.
Kids will learn about habitats, including those in the forest, the animals that live in them, & get a close-up look at some local animal... more
Kids will learn about habitats, including those in the forest, the animals that live in them, & get a close-up look at some local animal furs, exoskeletons, & feathers.Registration begins May 1.
Join other readers for a livestream conversation with Raul the Third about ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!
Note: The talk from 1pm to 2pm is... more
Join other readers for a livestream conversation with Raul the Third about ¡Vamos! Let’s Go Read!
Note: The talk from 1pm to 2pm is in Spanish, and the talk from 3pm to 4pm is in English.
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your... more
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
Color Your World with Sharpies®! Bring a white tshirt or white CANVAS shoes to tie dye! Registration required. All Ability programs are... more
Color Your World with Sharpies®! Bring a white tshirt or white CANVAS shoes to tie dye! Registration required. All Ability programs are aimed for adults with special needs & open to all over age 18.
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.
A great way to connect with other baby and toddler caregivers. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee while children play with toys provided.... more
A great way to connect with other baby and toddler caregivers. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee while children play with toys provided. Story time attendance is not required.
This program will focus on the Indiana Dunes National park's plants, animals and general ecology. Children will learn about the natural... more
This program will focus on the Indiana Dunes National park's plants, animals and general ecology. Children will learn about the natural world not so far from us and what park rangers do.
Students learn about the layers of the soil, how soil is made, and how bugs are essential while we enjoy eating a little soil. "Soil"... more
Students learn about the layers of the soil, how soil is made, and how bugs are essential while we enjoy eating a little soil. "Soil" will contain dairy and gluten. Please call ahead with questions.
Join us for the Master of Magic and Escape,
Kalita the Great! Experience an enchanting
show of magic and illusion that will... more
Join us for the Master of Magic and Escape,
Kalita the Great! Experience an enchanting
show of magic and illusion that will captivate
the entire family.
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your... more
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
Join us and work on your crafts at the library! Bring yarn and a size H crochet hook or size 7 knitting needles and cotton yarn - or... more
Join us and work on your crafts at the library! 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!
Like to draw? Like comics and cartoons? Then this is the program for you! Join us on the second Wednesday of every month to learn new... more
Like to draw? Like comics and cartoons? Then this is the program for you! Join us on the second Wednesday of every month to learn new drawing techniques and make friends with your fellow cartoonists!
Join us for an exciting opportunity where young minds, ages 10-17, can unleash their creativity and sharpen their deduction skills by... more
Join us for an exciting opportunity where young minds, ages 10-17, can unleash their creativity and sharpen their deduction skills by helping to create an immersive Escape Room experience!
Join our Teen Advisory Board, where you'll have the opportunity to brainstorm and share your ideas for new programs and events -... more
Join our Teen Advisory Board, where you'll have the opportunity to brainstorm and share your ideas for new programs and events - building valuable skills for your résumé in the process
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your... more
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
The Real Reads book discussion group will read "Astor: The Rise and Fall of an American Fortune" by Anderson Cooper. Books for this... more
The Real Reads book discussion group will read "Astor: The Rise and Fall of an American Fortune" by Anderson Cooper. Books for this discussion can be picked up at the Dyer-Schererville branch.
Kids ages 6 months through 3 years old and their caregivers will enjoy interacting at various play stations. Playing helps children... more
Kids ages 6 months through 3 years old and their caregivers will enjoy interacting at various play stations. Playing helps children learn language, literacy, social, and other skills.
Don't have the space at home for your hobby? Bring it to our meeting room and have a whole rectangular table to work on (more if less... more
Don't have the space at home for your hobby? Bring it to our meeting room and have a whole rectangular table to work on (more if less people attend). This will be every 2nd Thursday for 2 hours.
Join us for a storytime program featuring stories, fingerplays, music, and an in person craft that teach pre-reading/reading skills.... more
Join us for a storytime program featuring stories, fingerplays, music, and an in person craft that teach pre-reading/reading skills. This program is for kids 4-6 years of age and their caregivers.
Create an amplifier for your cellphone speaker using common household items. Please be advised we will be using sharp cutting utensils... more
Create an amplifier for your cellphone speaker using common household items. Please be advised we will be using sharp cutting utensils in this project.
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your... more
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
Escape the heat & enjoy the AC and bake some heat-shrink designs for jewelry or keychains instead. Supplies provided. For ages 12-18.... more
Escape the heat & enjoy the AC and bake some heat-shrink designs for jewelry or keychains instead. Supplies provided. For ages 12-18. Registration is required.
Join an open play Mahjong session; there is no instructor but other players may share tips/directions. Please bring a game set if you... more
Join an open play Mahjong session; there is no instructor but other players may share tips/directions. Please bring a game set if you have one! On-hand gaming supplies are limited. Ages 18 & over.
Miles Morales catapults across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence.... more
Miles Morales catapults across the Multiverse, where he encounters a team of Spider-People charged with protecting its very existence. Runtime: 136 minutes; rated: PG.
Children and their families are invited to the library every Friday this summer for a family movie, popcorn and drinks. This week we... more
Children and their families are invited to the library every Friday this summer for a family movie, popcorn and drinks. This week we will be watching Coco. Runtime 109 minutes; rated PG.
The whole family can enjoy a fun movie at the library! Children must attend with an adult. Registration is required.
Rated PG; 120... more
The whole family can enjoy a fun movie at the library! Children must attend with an adult. Registration is required.
Rated PG; 120 minutes
Registration begins May 1st.
Young children and their families are invited to join us at Woodland Park for a storytime with books, songs, rhymes, and a guided tour... more
Young children and their families are invited to join us at Woodland Park for a storytime with books, songs, rhymes, and a guided tour through the on-site Story Walk.
Adults and teens, please join us with your projects (knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, etc.) to chat and stitch! Bring your... more
Adults and teens, please join us with your projects (knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, etc.) to chat and stitch! Bring your supplies, and other attendees can instruct on crochet as needed.
Interested in any of the needle arts including knit, crochet, cross-stitch, and more? Join us for an opportunity to chat and create.... more
Interested in any of the needle arts including knit, crochet, cross-stitch, and more? Join us for an opportunity to chat and create. Please bring your own projects.
Children ages 6 months to 3 years, and their caregivers, will enjoy interacting at various block stations. Special block stations will... more
Children ages 6 months to 3 years, and their caregivers, will enjoy interacting at various block stations. Special block stations will be available for older children.
Teens, drop by to watch Spiderman: Into the Spider-verse! Part 2 (Spiderman: Across the Spider-verse) will be shown July 19th. Popcorn... more
Teens, drop by to watch Spiderman: Into the Spider-verse! Part 2 (Spiderman: Across the Spider-verse) will be shown July 19th. Popcorn and lemonade provided. For ages 12-18.
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your... more
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
Learn defensive driving techniques, proven safety strategies, and new traffic laws and rules of the road during this program. This class... more
Learn defensive driving techniques, proven safety strategies, and new traffic laws and rules of the road during this program. This class is $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members.
A young homicide detective and her partner have a new case. The carnage screams multiple murder-- but there are no corpses. It's a case... more
A young homicide detective and her partner have a new case. The carnage screams multiple murder-- but there are no corpses. It's a case that will either prove her skills-- or destroy her.
Come make a fun craft or play games out of recycled materials with the folks from the Enviromobile! Space is limited, everyone must be... more
Come make a fun craft or play games out of recycled materials with the folks from the Enviromobile! Space is limited, everyone must be registered to attend.
Bring the whole family! The room will be lighter, the volume will be lower, and audience members can move around, talk, and sing. Snacks... more
Bring the whole family! The room will be lighter, the volume will be lower, and audience members can move around, talk, and sing. Snacks are welcome! Rated PG; 101 minute runtime.
Ever get inspired by art but can't draw to save your life? Perfect! Come by to recreate classic art pieces in as ridiculous a style as... more
Ever get inspired by art but can't draw to save your life? Perfect! Come by to recreate classic art pieces in as ridiculous a style as you can! The sillier, the better! For ages 12-18.
Children, ages 6 - 11, are invited to play a variety of giant-sized games, including Jenga and Kerplunk! Please register all individuals... more
Children, ages 6 - 11, are invited to play a variety of giant-sized games, including Jenga and Kerplunk! Please register all individuals attending. Registration opens May 1st.
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your... more
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
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 is a storytime program for preschoolers and their families. Enjoy an evening storytime with books, finger plays, and music. Feel... more
This is a storytime program for preschoolers and their families. Enjoy an evening storytime with books, finger plays, and music. Feel free to wear pajamas!
Join us for Creativity Club where we will explore different arts and crafts mediums, learn about artists, and make cool stuff together... more
Join us for Creativity Club where we will explore different arts and crafts mediums, learn about artists, and make cool stuff together like zines and comics. Space is limited so be sure to register.
In this program babies and toddlers, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help... more
In this program babies and toddlers, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.
Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft, that promote early... more
Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft, that promote early literacy skills.
Please register all attending.
Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room
Children ages 4 & 5 years old, and their caregivers, are invited to an early literacy storytime featuring books, fingerplays, and songs... more
Children ages 4 & 5 years old, and their caregivers, are invited to an early literacy storytime featuring books, fingerplays, and songs that teach pre-reading skills and prepare children for school.
Storytime for children 2 & 3 years, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft, that promote early literacy... more
Storytime for children 2 & 3 years, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft, that promote early literacy skills. Please register all attending. Registration opens June 1st.
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.
A great way to connect with other baby and toddler caregivers. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee while children play with toys provided.... more
A great way to connect with other baby and toddler caregivers. Enjoy a cup of tea or coffee while children play with toys provided. Story time attendance is not required.
In this program babies and toddlers, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help... more
In this program babies and toddlers, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.
Our July 2025 book chat title is "Everything Beautiful in Its Time" by Jenna Bush Hager. Pick up a copy at the Hobart Branch to chat!... more
Our July 2025 book chat title is "Everything Beautiful in Its Time" by Jenna Bush Hager. Pick up a copy at the Hobart Branch to chat! Contact hobart@lcplin.org or (219) 942-2243 for more details.
During this storytime 4 and 5 year olds will hear stories and participate in music activities, rhymes, and other activities, with an... more
During this storytime 4 and 5 year olds will hear stories and participate in music activities, rhymes, and other activities, with an emphasis on important early pre-reading skills.
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your... more
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
LCPL ComicFest will be back September 6, complete with an Artists' Alley and Vendor Square! If you're a vendor or a creator who would like a table at the fest, apply before July 7.
