Library Services

Take our challenge and read 100 books before graduation! Students in grades 6-12 will earn prizes as they read - and expand their critical thinking skills and vocabulary along the way.

1000 Books Before Kindergarten is a nation-wide challenge that  encourages parents and caregivers to regularly read aloud to kids. If you read just one book a day with your child, you'll reach the 1000 book goal in less than three years - but we know you'll read more than that!

Hobart and Merrillville have book sale rooms, and all branches have book sale racks! Your purchase supports the Friends of LCPL.

Children in LCPL school districts under the age of 5 are eligible to receive one free book every month!

Wondering how to write a cover letter? No problem. Need to find info on your chosen career? Our tools can help. Want a personalized critique and edit session? Talk to our experts.

If you'd like to improve your English speaking, reading, and  writing skills, we can help with classes geared to every skill level. We also offer classes for those about to attempt the U.S. Citizenship Exam.

You can help your child succeed at reading long before they are ever ready to sound out words on their own.

We speak to schools, rotary groups, historical societies,  community groups and more about how the library's resources can help  with specific projects. Call your branch to schedule a talk for your group!

Every branch offers proctoring services for open book, closed book, and online exams. Contact your branch to schedule an exam.

Our public PCs come equipped with word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software in addition to Internet access and printing. Anyone with a library card can use them!

Need a space for your group to meet? How about a smaller room for  studying? All of our locations have meeting rooms available to the  public!

Take a puzzle, leave a puzzle! Available at Cedar Lake, Dyer-Schererville, Griffith-Calumet Twp, Hobart, and St. John branches. Puzzles with no missing pieces only, please!

We'll help you, personally, find a book you'll like. Seriously, we're really good at this. Just ask. You can also use our pre-made suggestions and tools for finding books.

Send in a print job from home, then pick it up at the library. 

There's no source more reliable than a librarian. We'll find you answers you can trust from reputable sources. Ask us anything online, in person, or over the phone.

Find seed libraries at Cedar Lake, Highland, Hobart, and Lake  Station-New Chicago. Take a seed to plant in your yard; as you harvest,  consider saving seeds to return to the library!

A place to explore, create, experiment, and digitize. Specializing  in quick, easy photoscanning - grab your box of old photos and make an appointment today!

Instant library access for students in our districts. If your school is not one of those partnered with Lake County Public Library, tell your administration you're interested! Partnering with the library means that you get an eLibrary Card/Digital Access Card so you can use library resources right away from any location without ever setting foot in one of our buildings.