Kids ages 6 months through 3 years old and their caregivers will enjoy interacting at various block play stations. Registration for all... more
Kids ages 6 months through 3 years old and their caregivers will enjoy interacting at various block play stations. Registration for all children & adults attending is required.
Create and exchange original trading card art! Draw, color, paint...whatever your creativity calls for. Then swap cards with your fellow... more
Create and exchange original trading card art! Draw, color, paint...whatever your creativity calls for. Then swap cards with your fellow creators. Supplies are provided. Pre-registration is required.
Join us for a showing of The Lost World based on the novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This movie is a precursor to other dinosaur films... more
Join us for a showing of The Lost World based on the novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. This movie is a precursor to other dinosaur films such as Jurassic Park. Silent Film, run time 1 h 44m
Want to know how fast you can eat Jell-O with chopsticks? Or how fast you can type the alphabet backwards on an iPad? Try that and more... more
Want to know how fast you can eat Jell-O with chopsticks? Or how fast you can type the alphabet backwards on an iPad? Try that and more at our first Break a Record event! Ages 10-17. Must register!
A pitch perfect, richly imagined story that is both an edge-of-your-seat thriller and an evocative, emotionally charged coming of age... more
A pitch perfect, richly imagined story that is both an edge-of-your-seat thriller and an evocative, emotionally charged coming of age tale. Prequel to the Cork O'Connor series.
Children, ages 3-5 with caregivers, will interact at various play stations. Playing helps children learn language, literacy, social, and... more
Children, ages 3-5 with caregivers, will interact at various play stations. Playing helps children learn language, literacy, social, and other skills. Play also nurtures creativity.
This is a storytime for kids 4-6 years old, featuring stories, music and take home craft, that help develop early literacy skills.... more
This is a storytime for kids 4-6 years old, featuring stories, music and take home craft, that help develop early literacy skills. Attendees must register.
Artist-Magician Dan Gogh uses comedy, magic, and art to unlock the mystery of creativity. Event will be held at the Hobart Community... more
Artist-Magician Dan Gogh uses comedy, magic, and art to unlock the mystery of creativity. Event will be held at the Hobart Community Center. Registration is required.
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 (clear drinks only)! Rated PG, 93 minutes
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.
Come on down to the library to play games on the Switch! We have Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, and more! Must... more
Come on down to the library to play games on the Switch! We have Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Super Smash Bros Ultimate, and more! Must register! Ages 11-17. If you have your own joycons you can bring them.
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!
This is a storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a take home craft, that... more
This is a storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a take home craft, that teach early literacy skills.
Please register all attending.
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.
This is a storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a take home craft, that... more
This is a storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a take home craft, that teach early literacy skills. Please register all attending.
Preschool-age children are invited to a 20-minute storytime session designed to foster pre-reading skills. Join us for books, music, and... more
Preschool-age children are invited to a 20-minute storytime session designed to foster pre-reading skills. Join us for books, music, and a take-home craft!
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.
This is a program for babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, filled with rhymes, books, music,... more
This is a 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.
Learn grocery shopping & cooking tips and simple solutions for healthy eating & physical activity. Prepare and sample delicious food... more
Learn grocery shopping & cooking tips and simple solutions for healthy eating & physical activity. Prepare and sample delicious food during lessons, and take home healthy recipes. Ages 18 and up.
Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room
For this storytime children 2 & 3 years of age, and their caregivers, are invited to a toddler storytime featuring age appropriate... more
For this storytime children 2 & 3 years of age, and their caregivers, are invited to a toddler storytime featuring age appropriate stories, fingerplays, and songs that teach early literacy skills.
Spread kindness & peace during this All Together Now fest. Dress up in Hippie fashion, hear some great tunes & get crafty with VW van... more
Spread kindness & peace during this All Together Now fest. Dress up in Hippie fashion, hear some great tunes & get crafty with VW van and peace sign crafts. Registration is required!
Babies, up to 23 months, and their families are invited to a 20-minute lapsit program of rhymes, songs, knee bounces, and other... more
Babies, up to 23 months, and their families are invited to a 20-minute lapsit program of rhymes, songs, knee bounces, and other activities designed to foster early child development.
Book this one-hour session to receive individualized instruction in basic technology skills. Registrant may be contacted before the... more
Book this one-hour session to receive individualized instruction in basic technology skills. Registrant may be contacted before the session to discuss the type of help needed.
Kids age 6-12 will learn about the importance of recycling and create a project out of recycled materials. Registration is required for... more
Kids age 6-12 will learn about the importance of recycling and create a project out of recycled materials. Registration is required for each family member participating in program to ensure supplies.
Do you enjoy crafting? Do you wish you had friendly people to work with on those crafts? Bring your current project and enjoy the... more
Do you enjoy crafting? Do you wish you had friendly people to work with on those crafts? Bring your current project and enjoy the company every Wednesday! All crafts are welcome.
Join us for a storytime program featuring stories, fingerplays, music, and a take home craft that teach pre-reading skills. This program... more
Join us for a storytime program featuring stories, fingerplays, music, and a take home craft that teach pre-reading skills. This program is for kids 4 to 6 years of age and their caregivers.
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.
Registration opens Wednesday, June 14 2023 at 2:00pm
Come hang out at the library and play the Nintendo Switch and board games! We provide the games...you bring your friends to join in on... more
Come hang out at the library and play the Nintendo Switch and board games! We provide the games...you bring your friends to join in on the fun! Ages 12-18.
Learn to draw cartoons and make your own comics in this 2-hour workshop. Beginners welcome! You may bring your own supplies if you have... more
Learn to draw cartoons and make your own comics in this 2-hour workshop. Beginners welcome! You may bring your own supplies if you have them, but basic supplies will be provided.
Join us for a night of virtual trivia! This game will feature general trivia questions. Test your knowledge and win a prize! Ages 11 -... more
Join us for a night of virtual trivia! This game will feature general trivia questions. Test your knowledge and win a prize! Ages 11 - 17. Registration is required for this virtual event.
School age children are invited to a session of art making! Through actions and fun, children will be directed in a large form art piece... more
School age children are invited to a session of art making! Through actions and fun, children will be directed in a large form art piece that they will make together.
Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room
For this storytime babies and toddlers will participate in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music activities designed to... more
For this storytime babies and toddlers will participate in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music activities designed to enhance important pre-literacy skills.
Play your way through our giant Candyland board game! Your group will make your way over the rainbow road to the Candy Castle!... more
Play your way through our giant Candyland board game! Your group will make your way over the rainbow road to the Candy Castle! Registration Required. Call St. John Library to register beginning May 1.
This is a storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a take home craft, that... more
This is a storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a take home craft, that teach early literacy skills.
Please register all attending.
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.
Program for toddlers, 2 and 3 years of age, accompanied by a caregiver to participate in stories, finger plays, and music activities.... more
Program for toddlers, 2 and 3 years of age, accompanied by a caregiver to participate in stories, finger plays, and music activities. Activities will help to develop important pre-literacy skills.
Children, ages 6-11, will concoct “potions” and more, like Harry and his friends did in Professor Snape's class!
Registration opens... more
Children, ages 6-11, will concoct “potions” and more, like Harry and his friends did in Professor Snape's class!
Registration opens May 1st.
Registration ends one day before event.
Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room
For this storytime babies and toddlers will participate in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music activities designed to... more
For this storytime babies and toddlers will participate in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music activities designed to enhance important pre-literacy skills.
Join us for a yoga program. Each session includes a series of asanas (postures) & sequences of pranayam (breathing exercises) for good... more
Join us for a yoga program. Each session includes a series of asanas (postures) & sequences of pranayam (breathing exercises) for good health. Please bring your own mat to class.
Join us as we paint Kindness Rocks that can be placed throughout the community to encourage others. All materials will be... more
Join us as we paint Kindness Rocks that can be placed throughout the community to encourage others. All materials will be provided.
Space is limited. Registration is required.
Join us for this informative session! Topics include planting the right tree in the right place, choosing disease-resistant cultivars,... more
Join us for this informative session! Topics include planting the right tree in the right place, choosing disease-resistant cultivars, using a pre-emergent, avoiding a monoculture, and more!
The courtyard in the children's section will be open to the public today! Children and their families can drop by any time during this... more
The courtyard in the children's section will be open to the public today! Children and their families can drop by any time during this time to enjoy our storywalk and relax in the courtyard.
Bring your craft projects from home and join us to chat with fellow crafters and work on your project without the interruptions of home.... more
Bring your craft projects from home and join us to chat with fellow crafters and work on your project without the interruptions of home. All are welcome.
All ages of children and their families are invited to come play a variety of board games and video games. Bring your favorite game from... more
All ages of children and their families are invited to come play a variety of board games and video games. Bring your favorite game from home, or try something new by playing one of ours.
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 (clear drinks only)! Rated PG, 101 minutes
Build a LEGO® race car, check it's performance on the race track, tweak it to your satisfaction, then race the other cars! ... more
Build a LEGO® race car, check it's performance on the race track, tweak it to your satisfaction, then race the other cars!
Registration begins May 15th.
Registration ends one day before event.
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.
Teens are invited to help make homemade dog treats to donate to a local animal shelter - Lakeshore Paws. Earn volunteer hours while we... more
Teens are invited to help make homemade dog treats to donate to a local animal shelter - Lakeshore Paws. Earn volunteer hours while we make the treats!
Create red, white & blue crafts and be ready for 4th of July & Labor Day! All Ability programs are geared towards adults with special... more
Create red, white & blue crafts and be ready for 4th of July & Labor Day! All Ability programs are geared towards adults with special needs & are open to all. Registration required.
Teens let's spill about books! Each month we'll read and and talk about a different book. Topics & genres will vary. Pick-up books @... more
Teens let's spill about books! Each month we'll read and and talk about a different book. Topics & genres will vary. Pick-up books @ Munster Branch. Any questions? Contact Melissa @219-836-8450.
