Merrillville Branch of the Lake County Public Library

Sunset Boulevard - Classic Film

Thu, Sep 19, 10:15am - 10:45am

St. John - Children's Program Room

Babies and toddlers, birth - 23, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement. Please register all children and adults that will attend.

Registration is now closed

Crafters' Gathering

Thu, Sep 19, 10:30am - 12:30pm

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

Bring any low-mess craft (e.g., knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, coloring, origami, jewelry-making) and enjoy meeting and sharing ideas with other crafters during this program.

Registration is now closed

Thu, Sep 19, 10:30am - 12:30pm

St. John - Large Meeting Room

Join us for this month's classic film, Sunset Boulevard. Runtime: 1 hr 55 mins. Light refreshments will be served. Please register.

Registration is now closed

Thu, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:00am

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 enhance important pre-literacy skills.

Registration is now closed

Thu, Sep 19, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

Like to cross-stitch, knit, crochet, or do any other craft? Every Thursday, bring and work on your own project while enjoying the company of others.

Registration is now closed

Thu, Sep 19, 10:30am - 11:15am

Highland - Children's Programming Room

This is a storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft that teaches pre-reading skills for kids ages 4-6. Please register all attending. Registration begins August 1.

Registration is now closed

Thu, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Merrillville - Small Group Room #2

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.

Registration is now closed

Thu, Sep 19, 11:00am - 11:30am

Hobart - Children's Program Room

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.

Registration is now closed

One-On-One: Tech Help

Thu, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Highland - Meeting Room A

Registration is now closed

Thu, Sep 19, 11:15am - 11:45am

St. John - Children's Program Room

Babies and toddlers, birth - 23, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement. Please register all children and adults that will attend.

Registration is now closed

Teen Thriller Thursday - Solve a Mystery: "The Case of the Unfortunate Acrobat"

Thu, Sep 19, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Cedar Lake - Children's Programming Room

This is a program for toddlers ages 2 and 3, and a caregiver, where they can participate in stories, finger plays, and music activities. Activities will help to develop important pre-literacy skills.

Registration is now closed

Rescheduled

Thu, Sep 19, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

New date Thursday, September 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Hobart

Come solve a one-shot fictional mystery, "The Case of the Unfortunate Acrobat"! For ages 12-18.

LEGO® Club: Ages 6 - 11

Thu, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Highland - Children's Programming Room

Children, ages 6 - 11, 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.

Book Bingo - National Library Card Sign Up Month

Thu, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

Play Bingo, Win Books!

Lizard Key Ring: Ages 6-12

Thu, Sep 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Merrillville - Children's Programming Room

Children, ages 6-12, are invited to join us for this craft program where they will make an adorable lizard key chain with pony beads.

Family Storytime: Ages 2-6 - Celebrate Library Card Sign Up Month

Thu, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D

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

Thu, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Munster - Large Meeting Room

Come to a special family storytime to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month! We will have stories, songs and a craft.

Morning Mix (Ages 18 and Over) - Jigsaw Puzzles, Coloring, Crosswords, & Word Searches

Fri, Sep 20, 10:00am - 12:00pm

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

Stop in anytime during these sessions to work on a provided puzzle, crossword, word search or coloring sheet. All supplies provides. Coffee/tea/water will be available.

Research Ancestors of Color with Renate Yarborough Sanders

Fri, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room A,Lake County Public Library Zoom Room

Join genealogist Renate Yarborough Sanders in learning how to research ancestors of color, including formerly enslaved and free people of color.

Meet the Cube - Rubik's Cube for Beginners

Fri, Sep 20, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Hobart - Children's Program Room

Join us as we explore the exciting world of Rubik's Cubes! In this fun hour-long session, you'll get the chance to learn how to solve the first layer of the Rubik's Cube.

Storytime in the Park

Sat, Sep 21, 9:00am - 9:30am

Griffith-Calumet - Woodland Park

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.

Virtual: Livestream Author Talk Liane Moriarty - Bestselling Author of Truly Madly Guilty

Sat, Sep 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dyer-Schererville Branch - Children's Area

Children will have the opportunity to read aloud to a Power Paws therapy dog and their volunteer.

Craft and Chat

Sat, Sep 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room

Bring your craft projects from home and join us to chat with fellow crafters while working on your project without the interruptions of home. All are welcome.

Sat, Sep 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

LCPL Virtual Branch - Zoom

Join a livestream chat with author Liane Moriarty about her newest novel Here One Moment.

AARP Smart Driving Course

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

Merrillville - Meeting Room C

This programs aims to help prepare adults to pass the Citizenship test in Chicago at the USCIS.

Mon, Sep 23, 11:00am - 3:15pm

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

Learn defensive driving techniques, safety strategies, and new traffic laws and rules of the road. $15 for AARP members; $20 for non-members. To register, call Jeanette Pike of AARP at 219-949-6307.

Mon, Sep 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Merrillville - Small Group Room #2

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.

This event is full

Mon, Sep 23, 1:00pm - 1:30pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room

Join us for a storytime for kids 4-5 years old, featuring stories, music and a craft, designed to help develop early literacy skills. Attendees must register.

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

Merrillville - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D

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

Morbid History With Lorrisa Julianus - Sponsored by the LCPL Foundation

Mon, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Munster - Children's Program Room

Children (completed grades K-5) may free build with the library's LEGO® blocks or build a 'challenge' project.

Mon, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room A

Morbid History presented by award-winning filmmaker Lorrisa Julianus. “Because you’re just more interesting when you’re dead!”

Tue, Sep 24, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room

Join us at the library to work on assignments for school, read and socialize. The library has free WiFi available. All students are welcome. Students ages 12 and under need adult supervision.

Tue, Sep 24, 10:15am - 11:00am

St. John - Large Meeting Room

This is a storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, music, and a take home craft that teach pre-reading skills for kids 4-6.

Paint'n Time

Tue, Sep 24, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Hobart - Large Meeting Room

Join us and bring your current painting projects/materials for an opportunity to chat and create!

Tue, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room

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.

Homeschool Hangout

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

Hobart - Programming Room,Children's Program Room

Homeschoolers, come hang with your peers! Educational and social opportunities will be available.

This event is full

Tue, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:15am

Munster - Large Meeting Room

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.

Tue, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Highland - Children's Programming Room

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 event is full

New Parent & Caregiver Meet Up

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

Merrillville - Children's Programming Room

This storytime is for children ages 4 and 5 and features books, songs, and a craft.

Cancelled

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

Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room

Parents and caregivers of children, birth-23 months, are welcome to chat with one another and enjoy a refreshment while children explore with books and puzzles! Registration is required.

Coffee & Coloring

Tue, Sep 24, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

Relax via this coloring for adults open session. Enjoy a warm cup of coffee or tea while getting creative with no pressure for perfection. Coloring materials provided.

Tue, Sep 24, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Cedar Lake - Children's Programming Room

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.

Tue, Sep 24, 11:30am - 11:50am

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room

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.

Killing the Witches by Bill O'Reilly - Fact or Fiction Book Club

Tue, Sep 24, 1:30pm - 2:15pm

Munster - Children's Program Room

Join us for a storytime program featuring stories, fingerplays, music, and an in person craft that teach pre-reading skills. This program is for kids 4 to 6 years of age and their caregivers.

Tue, Sep 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Highland - Meeting Room A

Join the Fact or Fiction Book Club in discussing "Killing the Witches: The Horror of Salem Massachusetts" by Bill O'Reilly. Copies are available at the Highland Branch.

Teen: Adventurers Wanted!

Tue, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:15pm

Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A

Have you seen people playing games like Dungeons & Dragons and want to try it yourself? We will be playing the fantasy RPG "Dragonbane", a game similar to D&D. Beginners are welcome. For ages 12-18.

Black Quilters: Hard Topics, Soft Blows

Tue, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Merrillville - Small Group Room #3

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.

This event is full

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

Merrillville - Meeting Room A,Lake County Public Library Zoom Room

Join us for a free community event on the intersection of arts and history as Dr. Tony Jean Dickerson speaks about the history of black quilting. This program is thanks to a Indiana Humanities grant.

Hammered Dulcimer Performance by Paul Horgash - LCPL Foundation Sponsored Program

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

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

Enjoy an evening of lively tunes from Paul Horgash featuring the hammered dulcimer. Please register each attendee.

Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth – 23 Months

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

Merrillville - Meeting Room C

This program aims to prepare adults to take the Citizenship test in Chicago-USCIS. Intermediate English level is required.

Wed, Sep 25, 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, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.

This event is full

Wed, Sep 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Merrillville - Children's Department

Join fellow baby and toddler caregivers after our story time for a cup of coffee or tea and some conversation. Toys will be available for children to play. Storytime attendance is not required.

Homeschool Hangout (Grades K-6)

Wed, Sep 25, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

St. John - Large Meeting Room

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.

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

Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A

Homeschool children are invited to attend a program exploring a STEAM topic each session. The only requirement is imagination and registration!

Teen Gaming

Wed, Sep 25, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room

Come hang out at the library and play the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii and board games! Games and snacks provided. Ages 12-18.

Kids' Discovery Hour (Grades K-6)

Wed, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

St. John - Children's Program Room

Kids in grades K-6 are welcome to hang out in the children's room after school. Activities may include Lego, art projects, movies, and more! No registration required.

STEM Bridge Building Activity: Ages 6-12

Wed, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Cedar Lake - Public Tables

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!

Wed, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Merrillville - Children's Programming Room

In this activity, see if you can build a paper bridge to support 100 pennies!

Teen Craft: Leaf Painting

Wed, Sep 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Hobart - Programming Room

Teens (ages 12-18) are invited to learn about different kinds of leaves and use them to paint! Bring any you find outside or use the ones our librarians have collected.

Entry Level Photo Editing With Paint.NET

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

Merrillville - Staff Meeting Room

Interested in learning photo editing, but don't have any experience or the budget for expensive software? Join us to learn entry level photo editing skills with the free software Paint.NET.

Teens & Tweens Anime Club

Wed, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

Teens and Tweens are invited to watch episodes from an anime series. We'll also have art supplies along with a craft on hand if you want to draw, sketch, or get creative. Snacks will be provided.

Art Club (Grades K-5)

Wed, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room

Each week, we will explore a different famous artist and do a corresponding activity. This is a 5 week program; sign up for all or choose individual sessions to attend.

This event is full

Grown Up Game Night

Wed, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room

Join us for a game night for the grown ups. We will have board games and the Nintendo Switch.

Thu, Sep 26, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room

Join us at the library to work on assignments for school, read and socialize. The library has free WiFi available. All students are welcome. Students ages 12 and under need adult supervision.

Smart Phone Photography Workshop

Thu, Sep 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

Like to cross-stitch, knit, crochet, or do any other craft? Every Thursday, bring and work on your own project while enjoying the company of others.

Thu, Sep 26, 10:30am - 12:00pm

St. John - Large Meeting Room

Join us for a 90 minute workshop on how to navigate your phone camera to get the best pictures. Ginnie Lange from Ginnie Lange Photography will be presenting this workshop. Registration Required

All Ability: Hangout

Thu, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:15am

Highland - Meeting Room A

All Ability: Hangout is a program designed for adults with special needs. Each session we will read picture books and do an activity centered around a theme. Caretakers must stay in the room.

Sensory Storytime - Session 1

Thu, Sep 26, 10:30am - 11:00am

Hobart - Children's Program Room

Join us as we read a story and enjoy sensory supporting stations of play. Space is limited. Please register every child and adult attending.

This event is full

Cancelled

Shadows of Berlin by David R. Gilham - Between the Lines Book Discussion

Thu, Sep 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Merrillville

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.

Thu, Sep 26, 11:15am - 12:30pm

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

The Between the Lines book discussion group will read "Shadows of Berlin" by David R. Gilham. Books for this discussion can be picked up at the Dyer-Schererville branch a month prior to the event.

Genealogy Class: I've taken an Ancestry DNA Test, Now What?

Thu, Sep 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room A,Merrillville Zoom Room

Join us for a genealogy presentation. Angel Goins, retired IUN professor, will be our in house presenter.

The Great Believers by Rebecca Makkai - Munster Book Discussion

Thu, Sep 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Munster - Large Meeting Room

Join us for an informal and relaxed discussion of Rebecca Makkai's "The Great Believers". Copies are available at the Munster branch.

Sensory Storytime - Session 2

Thu, Sep 26, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Hobart - Children's Program Room

Join us as we read a story and enjoy sensory supporting stations of play. Space is limited. Please register every child and adult attending.

Teen Thriller Thursday - Solve a Mystery: "The Case of the Unfortunate Acrobat"

Thu, Sep 26, 3:30pm - 5:30pm

Hobart - Programming Room

Come solve a one-shot fictional mystery, "The Case of the Unfortunate Acrobat"! For ages 12-18.

Fall Craft: Recycled Carton Bird Feeder - Ages 4-10

Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 4:45pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room

Children, ages 4-10 years old, are invited to join us as we craft a bird feeder out of reused materials.

This event is full

Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Merrillville - Small Group Room #3

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.

This event is full

Teens & Tweens Gaming

Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

A selection of board games (and snacks!) will be provided for you and fellow teens to play. A Nintendo Switch will be available with multiple games. Registration is required. For ages 10 - 18.

Board Meeting

Thu, Sep 26, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Merrillville - Board Room

Meeting of the Lake County Public Library Board of Trustees

Thu, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D

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

Adult Craft Night: Sugar Skulls

Thu, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room

Children (Grades K-5) may free build with the library's LEGO® blocks or build a 'challenge' project!

Build a Monster

Thu, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Merrillville - Children's Programming Room

Families are invited to create a Halloween inspired decoration to take home. We will have building supplies on hand but participants are welcome to bring their own supplies also.

Thu, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Munster - Large Meeting Room

Come decorate sugar skulls with us at the next Adult Craft Night! We'll be working with royal frosting so things could get messy - dress appropriately!

This event is full

Adult Crafts: Paper & Felt Flowers

Fri, Sep 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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

Learn several techniques for creating beautiful flowers out of paper and felt. Registration Required. Ages 18 and over.

This event is full

Comfort Reading With a Dog - LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs

Fri, Sep 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Hobart - Children's Area

Meet and read to a local LCC K-9 comfort dog and its handler. LCC K-9 comfort dogs show kindness and calm to people throughout the community and beyond, making them excellent listeners.

Kids Chess Open Play: Ages 6-18

Sat, Sep 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm

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

Children are welcome to come and open play chess in our meeting room! Chess boards will be provided if you don't have one!

Yoga & Breathing

Sat, Sep 28, 10:00am - 11:00am

Munster - Large Meeting Room

Join us for Yoga at the library! Each session includes a series of asanas (postures) & sequences of pranayam (breathing exercises) for good health. Please bring your own mat to class.

Cancelled

Kids Chess Open Play: Ages 6-18

Sat, Sep 28, 10:00am - 11:00am

Dyer-Schererville

Children are welcome to come and open play chess in our children's programming room! Chess boards can be provided if you don't have one!

Sat, Sep 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

St. John - Large Meeting Room

Children will have the opportunity to read aloud to a Power Paws therapy dog and their volunteer.

Bingo at the Library!

Sat, Sep 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room

Join us at the library to play Bingo! All ages are welcome to play. Winners will be able to choose from a variety of small prizes.

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

Merrillville - Meeting Room C

This programs aims to help prepare adults to pass the Citizenship test in Chicago at the USCIS.

The Matchmaker's Gift by Lynda Cohen Loigman - Book Buddies

Mon, Sep 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Merrillville - Small Group Room #2

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.

Mon, Sep 30, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

In 1910, a young girl works as a matchmaker in New York's Lower East Side. Two generations later, her granddaughter is a divorce attorney in Manhattan when she inherits her grandmother's journals.

Cancelled

Teen Advisory Board - Game Night

Mon, Sep 30, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Dyer-Schererville

The Library is YOUR library. Help your local library create programs and initiatives that help and interest you. We'll brainstorm and discuss ways to improve teen programs.

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

Merrillville - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D

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

Teen Craft: Washi Tape

Mon, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Highland - Meeting Room A

Several craft projects will be available to complete using Washi Tape. Snacks will be provided. Designed for teens, ages 12 - 18. Registration is required.

Grown Up Game Night

Mon, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

Join us for a game night for the grown ups. We will have board games and the Nintendo Switch.

Tue, Oct 01, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room

Join us at the library to work on assignments for school, read and socialize. The library has free WiFi available. All students are welcome. Students ages 12 and under need adult supervision.

Tue, Oct 01, 10:15am - 11:00am

St. John - Children's Program Room

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.

Tue, Oct 01, 10:15am - 10:45am

Munster - Large Meeting Room

In this program babies and toddlers, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.

Travel Film: Stonehenge

Tue, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

St. John - Large Meeting Room

Join us for this month's travel film about Stonehenge. Runtime: 60 mins. Light refreshments will be served. Please register.

Tue, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:00am

Highland - Children's Programming Room

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.

This event is full

Tue, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:00am

Hobart - Children's Program Room

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.

Tue, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:00am

Merrillville - Children's Programming Room

In this program, toddlers and their adult caregivers will enjoy a storytime with books, rhymes, music, and a craft.

Tue, Oct 01, 11:00am - 11:30am

Munster - Large Meeting Room

In this program babies and toddlers, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.

Tue, Oct 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Merrillville - Children's Programming Room

Join fellow baby and toddler caregivers after our story time for a cup of coffee or tea and some conversation. Toys will be available for children to play. Storytime attendance is not required.

Tue, Oct 01, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Cedar Lake - Children's Programming Room

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.

Tue, Oct 01, 11:30am - 11:50am

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room

In this program, toddlers and their adult caregivers will enjoy a storytime with books, rhymes, music, and a craft. Registration is required.

Toddler Play Session

Tue, Oct 01, 12:00pm - 12:45pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room

Children, ages 2-4, are invited to join us in the Children's Programming Room to play with unique toys and socialize.

All That She Carried - Indiana Humanities Book Discussion

Tue, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Merrillville - Small Group Room #3

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.

Tue, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room A

Join us as we discuss "All That She Carried: The Journey of Ashley's Sack, a Black Family Keepsake" by Tiya Miles. This program is made possible through an Indiana Humanities grant.

Wed, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am

Merrillville - Meeting Room C

This program aims to prepare adults to take the Citizenship test in Chicago-USCIS. Intermediate English level is required.

Create Your Own Greeting Card

Wed, Oct 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

St. John - Large Meeting Room

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.

Wed, Oct 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room B

The Basement Bunch with Debbie Rodriguez will be hosting a series of classes on how to make greeting cards.

Virtual: Livestream Author Talk With Smithsonian Scientists - Authors of Bat Island

Wed, Oct 02, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

LCPL Virtual Branch - Online

Join a livestream chat with Smithsonian scientists. This talk will cover topics from the book Bat Island: A Rare Journey into the Hidden World of Tropical Bats.

Dungeons & Dragons for Adults

Wed, Oct 02, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Cedar Lake - Public Tables

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!

Pajama Storytime

Wed, Oct 02, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Hobart - Children's Program Room

Join us for an evening of stories, songs, activities, and more. Feel free to come in your pajamas!

Wed, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room B

Why should the kids get to have all the fun? Join us the 1st Wednesday of each month for adult Dungeons & Dragons and experience the adventure! Seats are limited, so registration is required.

This event is full

Teen Spooky Snack Mix

Wed, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

St. John - Large Meeting Room

Teens will make their own spooky themed snack mix to keep or gift to friends/family! We’ll be using a variety of ingredients like pretzels, candy, chips, and more! Ages 12-18. Registration required.

Teens: Fun with Food - Ages 10-15

Wed, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

Each month (usually the 1st Wednesday) tweens and teens (ages 10 to 15) will be taken on a Food Adventure. To ensure there is enough supplies and to address food allergies, registration is required.

BINGO for Books - Sponsored by Northwest Indiana Literacy Council

Wed, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room A

Kids and their families are invited to play Bingo and win free books!

Art Club (Grades K-5)

Wed, Oct 02, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room

Each week, we will explore a different famous artist and do a corresponding activity. This is a 5 week program; sign up for all or choose individual sessions to attend.

This event is full

Calumet Astronomical Society

Wed, Oct 02, 7:00pm - 8:00pm

Munster - Large Meeting Room

Join the Calumet Astronomical Society to learn about various topics on the cosmos

Thu, Oct 03, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room

Join us at the library to work on assignments for school, read and socialize. The library has free WiFi available. All students are welcome. Students ages 12 and under need adult supervision.

Thu, Oct 03, 10:15am - 10:45am

St. John - Large Meeting Room

Babies and toddlers, birth - 23, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement. Please register all children and adults that will attend.

Crafters' Gathering

Thu, Oct 03, 10:30am - 12:30pm

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

Bring any low-mess craft (e.g., knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, coloring, origami, jewelry-making) and enjoy meeting and sharing ideas with other crafters during this program.

Thu, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:00am

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 enhance important pre-literacy skills.

Thu, Oct 03, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

Like to cross-stitch, knit, crochet, or do any other craft? Every Thursday, bring and work on your own project while enjoying the company of others.

Thu, Oct 03, 10:30am - 11:15am

Highland - Children's Programming Room

This is a storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, music, and a craft that teach pre-reading skills for kids ages 4-6.

Thu, Oct 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Merrillville - Small Group Room #2

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.

Thu, Oct 03, 11:00am - 11:30am

Hobart - Children's Program Room

This is a 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.

Homeschool Hangout

Thu, Oct 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room

Elementary aged homeschool students are invited to join us for a unique art or STEM project each month.

Thu, Oct 03, 11:15am - 11:45am

St. John - Children's Program Room

Babies and toddlers, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement. Please register all children and adults that will attend.

Holly by Stephen King - Once Upon a Crime Mystery Book Club

Thu, Oct 03, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Cedar Lake - Children's Programming Room

This is a program for toddlers ages 2 and 3, and a caregiver, where they can participate in stories, finger plays, and music activities. Activities will help to develop important pre-literacy skills.

This event is full

Thu, Oct 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Highland - Meeting Room A

Join the discussion of Holly, which is our Once Upon a Crime Mystery Book Club selection for October. Pick up a copy at the Highland Branch.

Teen Tourney: Mario Kart

Thu, Oct 03, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Hobart - Programming Room

Teens (ages 12-18), put your (video game) combat skills to the test in a racing tournament! Snacks and prizes will be provided.

PreTeen D&D Fantasy Quest - Ages: 8-12

Thu, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Merrillville - Small Group Room #3

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.

Thu, Oct 03, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Merrillville - Children's Programming Room

Join us on our journey! This is a family friendly Dungeons and Dragons campaign for preteens. We will be using Heroes of Sol'an - 5th edition. New players are welcome.

NANORIMO Prep Workshop With Larry Sweazy

Thu, Oct 03, 5:00pm - 8:00pm

Munster - Large Meeting Room,Munster Zoom Room

The hardest part of writing a novel is finishing it. Fortunately, thanks to the Indiana Humanities' writing workshop grants, we're bringing in Indiana author Larry Sweazy to help us out.

Thu, Oct 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D

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

Nightmare Before Christmas - Family Movie

Thu, Oct 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Munster Branch Library - Children's Area

In this program, children will have the opportunity to read aloud to a Power Paws therapy dog and their volunteer.

Stitch'n Time

Sat, Oct 05, 9:30am - 12:30pm

Hobart - Programming Room

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.

Acrylic Painting (FEE)

Sat, Oct 05, 10:00am - 1:00pm

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

Create a unique painting with assistance from local artist Mary Stang-Helm. Cash fee of $25 paid at time of event covers all materials. Class begins promptly at 10:00 a.m.

Keep Me In Stitches

Sat, Oct 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room B

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.

Cancelled

Yoga & Breathing

Sat, Oct 05, 10:00am - 11:00am

Munster

Join us for Yoga at the library! Each session includes a series of asanas (postures) & sequences of pranayam (breathing exercises) for good health. Please bring your own mat to class.

Family Storytime

Sat, Oct 05, 10:00am - 10:30am

St. John - Large Meeting Room

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

Sat, Oct 05, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Munster - Large Meeting Room

Join us to watch the Tim Burton's classic with some sing-alongs, related crafts, and refreshments. Costumes are encouraged.

Mah Jongg Instruction at the Library

Sat, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room

Learn how to play Mah Jongg at the library or join the group if you already know the rules. Beginners are welcome! Please register. Ages 18 and older.

Mon, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am

Merrillville - Meeting Room C

This programs aims to help prepare adults to pass the Citizenship test in Chicago at the USCIS.

Rebel Without a Cause - Movie Monday

Mon, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Merrillville - Small Group Room #2

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.

Libby App Basics

Mon, Oct 07, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

St. John - Large Meeting Room

Want to borrow free eBooks/audiobooks through the library? Join this small group class to learn all about using the Libby app! You must bring your own device and library card. Registration required.

Dear Evan Hansen

Mon, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 4:30pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

A film adaptation of the Tony and Grammy Award winning musical. Evan Hansen, a high school senior with Social Anxiety Disorder, has a journey of self-discovery. Runtime: 137 mins Rating: PG-13

Mon, Oct 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Highland - Meeting Room A

Come and enjoy this afternoon movie with us! Popcorn and snacks will be served. Seating is limited. Registration is required.

Mon, Oct 07, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room

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.

Mon, Oct 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Hobart - Children's Program Room

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.

Teen Advisory Board

Mon, Oct 07, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

St. John - Large Meeting Room

Earn volunteer hours and help the St. John Branch create teen programs, displays, and more! Refreshments will be served. Grades 6-12. Please register.

Haunted Indiana: Ghosts and Legends of the Region - Sponsored by the LCPL Foundation

Mon, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D

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

Teen Anime Club

Mon, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room

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.

Teen Advisory Board

Mon, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Munster - Large Meeting Room,Munster Zoom Room

Teens get volunteer hours! Help plan programs and projects at the library. Interested teens, ages 11 - 17, can attend. Zoom available. Please register.

Mon, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Highland - Meeting Room A

Join Bob Anderson, host of Bob After Dark, as he delves into the eerie and unexplained occurrences of Northwest Indiana. Sponsored by the LCPL Foundation. Please register all who will be attending.

Whodunit? Adult Mystery Club

Mon, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Hobart - Programming Room

Join us for this new monthly club as we solve murder mysteries, escape rooms, ponder puzzles, play games, and otherwise ask "Whodunit?". Our first challenge will be to solve "Murder on the Safari"!

One Pill Can Kill

Mon, Oct 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A

The DEA’s "One Pill Can Kill" campaign offers an opportunity to raise awareness about counterfeit prescription drugs. Overview of drug trends and issues affecting our community in northern Indiana.

Tue, Oct 08, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room

Join us at the library to work on assignments for school, read and socialize. The library has free WiFi available. All students are welcome. Students ages 12 and under need adult supervision.

Tue, Oct 08, 10:15am - 11:00am

St. John - Large Meeting Room

This is a storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, music, and a take home craft that teach pre-reading skills for kids 4-6.

Tech Class: Internet Basics

Tue, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to a storytime featuring age appropriate stories, fingerplays, and songs that teach early literacy skills.

Paint'n Time

Tue, Oct 08, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Hobart - Large Meeting Room

Join us and bring your current painting projects/materials for an opportunity to chat and create! All adults are welcome. Please include the number of anticipated attendees in your reservation.

Tue, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am

St. John Branch - Public Computers

New to using the internet or want some extra practice? Join us for this small group class all about browsing the web! All supplies will be provided. Registration required.

Tue, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:15am

Munster - Large Meeting Room

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.

Tue, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am

Highland - Children's Programming Room

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 4-5

Tue, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:15am

Merrillville - Children's Programming Room

Join us for this storytime featuring books, songs, and a craft!

Friends of the Library Meeting

Tue, Oct 08, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Cedar Lake - Children's Programming Room

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.

Tue, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Merrillville - Board Room

The Friends of LCPL will host their bi-monthly meeting.

Cancelled

Be Heart Smart Series - Presented by Purdue Extension

Tue, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Dyer-Schererville

Be Heart Smart is a program for individuals who want to learn more about preventing heart disease by making heart-healthy lifestyle changes. Participants are asked to attend all 4 lessons.

The Midnight Library by Matt Haig - Circle of Readers Book Discussion

Tue, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room B

Our Circle of Readers will be discussing The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.

Teen Homeschool Hangout

Tue, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Munster - Large Meeting Room

Homeschool teens are invited to get together for fun activities. Each month we will explore a new topic. Please register.

Tween and Teen: Minecraft Meet-Up

Tue, Oct 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Hobart - Programming Room

Come play Minecraft, uninterrupted, on our Raspberry Pi computers! For ages 8-18.

Teen: Adventurers Wanted!

Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:15pm

Cedar Lake

Have you seen people playing games like Dungeons & Dragons and want to try it yourself? We will be playing the fantasy RPG "Dragonbane", a game similar to D&D. Beginners are welcome. For ages 12-18.

All Ability: Halloween-time! Ages 18 and Over

Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Merrillville - Small Group Room #3

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.

WIC Presentation

Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room

Join us at the library for an informational presentation about WIC, which is a nutrition program offered to women, infants and children.

Tue, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

We'll create witch hat magnets & spiderweb candle holders. Registration required. All Ability programs are geared to adults with special needs & inclusive to those over the age of 18.

Teen Alphabet Club - GSA/LGBTQ+ Teens & Allies Support and Discussion Group

Tue, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room B

We are proud to be hosting a support, education, & social space for LGBTQ+ teens & their allies. Teens (12-18) are welcome.

Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth – 23 Months

Wed, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am

Merrillville - Meeting Room C

This program aims to prepare adults to take the Citizenship test in Chicago-USCIS. Intermediate English level is required.

Wed, Oct 09, 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, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.

Wed, Oct 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Merrillville - Children's Programming Room

Join fellow baby and toddler caregivers after our story time for a cup of coffee or tea and some conversation. Toys will be available for children to play. Storytime attendance is not required.

Homeschool Hangout (Grades K-6)

Wed, Oct 09, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

St. John - Large Meeting Room

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.

Wed, Oct 09, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A

Homeschool children are invited to attend a program exploring a STEAM topic each session. The only requirement is imagination and registration!

Teen Gaming

Wed, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room

Come hang out at the library and play the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii and board games! Games and snacks provided. Ages 12-18.

Teen Cooking: Pop Culture - Pancake Art

Wed, Oct 09, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Cedar Lake - Public Tables

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!

Wed, Oct 09, 5:00pm - 6:30pm

Hobart - Programming Room

Teens, master the skill of pancake art! Recreate favorite characters or images, or create an avant-garde original! Participants must register. For ages 12-18.

The Last Story of Mina Lee by Nancy Jooyoun Kim

Wed, Oct 09, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

St. John - Large Meeting Room

Join the Page Turners as we discuss The Last Story of Mina Lee by Nancy Jooyoun Kim. Books are available at the St. John Circulation Desk.

Teen Cartoon School

Wed, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room B

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!

This event is full

Munster Lecture Series: The History of Magic - Presented by Michael R. Lynn, Professor of History at PNW

Wed, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Munster - Large Meeting Room

Learn about the history of magic during our next Munster Lecture Series meeting. Michael R. Lynn, Professor of History at Purdue Northwest, will guide us through this lecture.

Bats Around the World - Sponsored by the LCPL Foundation

Wed, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

Come enjoy this entertaining and educational program from the Incredible Bats! They will be bringing several creatures to the library. This program is sponsored by the LCPL Foundation.

Virtual: Livestream Author Talk With Silvia Moreno-Garcia - Bestselling Author of Mexican Gothic

Wed, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

LCPL Virtual Branch - Zoom

Join a livestream chat as Moreno-Garcia chats with us about Latin American Genre fiction, her writing process and journey, as well as her newest book The Seventh Veil of Salome.

All Ability: Haunted Houses

Wed, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Highland - Meeting Room A

This month we will be making cardboard Haunted Houses. Space is limited. Registration is required for all attendees.

Wed, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Merrillville - Children's Programming Room

Children and their families are invited to come and read to certified therapy dogs.

Thu, Oct 10, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room

Join us at the library to work on assignments for school, read and socialize. The library has free WiFi available. All students are welcome. Students ages 12 and under need adult supervision.

Thu, Oct 10, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

Like to cross-stitch, knit, crochet, or do any other craft? Every Thursday, bring and work on your own project while enjoying the company of others.

Thu, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Merrillville - Small Group Room #2

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.

Teen Advisory Board & Gaming Hour - Ages 10-18

Thu, Oct 10, 1:30pm - 2:15pm

Munster - Children's Program Room

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.

Thu, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

Teens (ages 10-18) are invited to join the Teen Advisory Board to help shape Teen programming while earning volunteer hours. After a brief meeting board games, a Switch, and snacks will be provided.

Thu, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Merrillville - Small Group Room #3

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.

Teen Dungeons & Dragons

Thu, Oct 10, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Merrillville - Children's Programming Room

Come and play in a game with one of our librarians as GM.

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults

Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D

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

Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 8:15pm

Munster - Large Meeting Room

D&D comes to the Munster Branch Library! Join our campaign for Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk and get to the bottom of what is plaguing the town of Phandalin.

This event is full

Speedcubing - Advanced Rubik's Cube

Fri, Oct 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Hobart - Children's Program Room

Join us as we speed-solve the Rubik's Cube. Rubik's Cubes will be supplied at the program. Feel free to bring your own!

Building Blocks to Literacy

Sat, Oct 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Merrillville - Children's Programming Room

Kids, ages 6 months through 3 years old, and their caregivers, will enjoy interacting at various block play stations. Special blocks for older kids will also be available on high tables.

Merrillville Fire Department: Smoke House - Fire Prevention Week

Sat, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Merrillville Library - South Parking Lot

The Merrillville Fire Department is coming to the library. Can you escape their smoky room? Children and families are invited stop by any time between 2 and 3 o'clock to learn about fire safety!

Monster House (PG) - Halloween Movie

Sat, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room

Join us during the spooky season for a kid friendly monster movie. Light refreshments will be provided.

Cancelled

Mon, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Merrillville

This programs aims to help prepare adults to pass the Citizenship test in Chicago at the USCIS.

Cancelled

Mon, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Merrillville

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

Tue, Oct 15, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room

Join us at the library to work on assignments for school, read and socialize. The library has free WiFi available. All students are welcome. Students ages 12 and under need adult supervision.

Tue, Oct 15, 10:15am - 11:00am

St. John - Large Meeting Room

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.

Tue, Oct 15, 10:15am - 10:45am

Munster - Large Meeting Room

In this program babies and toddlers, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.

Tue, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Dyer-Schererville - 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 literacy skills. Please register all attending.

Medicare 101

Tue, Oct 15, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room A

Join us as Medicare expert Cliff Havens guides us through how to register and get ready to start the program, and the pros and cons of different kinds of plans.

Walking Book Club at Oak Ridge Prairie

Tue, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room

4 and 5 year old children 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.

Tue, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am

Oak Ridge Prairie - 301 South Colfax Street Griffith, IN 46319

Join us for a lovely morning walk and talk about books at Oak Ridge Prairie! We will talk about what books we've been reading and recommend some titles or authors to each other.

Tue, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Highland - Children's Programming Room

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.

Tue, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Hobart - Children's Program Room

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.

Tue, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:00am

Merrillville - Children's Programming Room

In this program, toddlers and their adult caregivers will enjoy a storytime with books, rhymes, music, and a craft.

Tue, Oct 15, 11:00am - 11:30am

Munster - Large Meeting Room

In this program babies and toddlers, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.

The Dictionary of Lost Words by Pip Williams - Hobart Book Chat

Tue, Oct 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Merrillville - Children's Programming Room

Join fellow baby and toddler caregivers after our story time for a cup of coffee or tea and some conversation. Toys will be available for children to play. Storytime attendance is not required.

Tue, Oct 15, 11:30am - 12:30pm

Hobart - Hobart Zoom Room,Programming Room

Our October 2024 book chat title is "The Dictionary of Lost Words" by Pip Williams. Pick up a copy at the Hobart Branch to chat! Contact hobart@lcplin.org or (219) 942-2243 for more details.

Tue, Oct 15, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Cedar Lake - Children's Programming Room

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.

Be Heart Smart Series - Presented by Purdue Extension

Tue, Oct 15, 11:30am - 11:50am

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room

In this program, toddlers and their adult caregivers will enjoy a storytime with books, rhymes, music, and a craft. Registration is required.

Toddler Play Session

Tue, Oct 15, 12:00pm - 12:45pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room

Children, ages 2-4, are invited to join us in the Children's Programming Room to play with unique toys and socialize.

Cancelled

Tue, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Dyer-Schererville

Be Heart Smart is a program for individuals who want to learn more about preventing heart disease by making heart-healthy lifestyle changes. Participants are asked to attend all 4 lessons.

Teen & Tween Minecraft Hour

Tue, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A

Come in and try Minecraft Pi. Register ahead of time as seats are limited. Recommended for ages 8 to 18.

Tue, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Merrillville - Small Group Room #3

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.

Teen Artsy Evenings

Tue, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room B

Join us to learn about the selected art style/movement, and make your own artwork. All materials provided. Please register.

Wed, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:30am

Merrillville - Meeting Room C

This program aims to prepare adults to take the Citizenship test in Chicago-USCIS. Intermediate English level is required.

Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire

Wed, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

St. John - Large Meeting Room

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.

Wed, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 3:30pm

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

The Spengler family returns to the iconic New York City firehouse to team up with the original Ghostbusters. Rated PG13; runtime of 125 mins.

Monthly Resume Workshop

Wed, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room B

Create your perfect resume with helpful resources and tips for those just getting started.

Creepy Critter Halloween With Indiana Wild - Sponsored by the LCPL Foundation

Wed, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A

Join us for a presentation by Indiana Wild featuring their creepy crawly critters!

Wed, Oct 16, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Cedar Lake - Public Tables

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!

Teen Rainbow Club

Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Munster - Large Meeting Room

Teen Rainbow Club is a monthly social space for LGBTQIA+ teens & allies. Come for informal discussion, snacks, and crafts. Please register.

Teen Craft: Spooky Clay Creations

Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Highland - Children's Programming Room

Children are invited to read aloud to a Power Paws therapy dog and their volunteer.

Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

St. John - Children's Program Room

Teens will learn to make some cute, spooky creations using air dry clay! Ages 12-18. Registration required.

Kids Club: Ages 6-12

Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room

Come to Kids Club and create a fall themed craft!

LEGO® Night

Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room

Children and their families are invited to create and play with LEGO® in an hour of free play and fun. Finished creations will be displayed in the library for the rest of the month!

Teens: Crafting Hour - Ages 10-15

Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

Each month we will have different craft projects designed for teens and tweens (ages 10-15). We will provide all the supplies you need to be crafty.

Creepy Critter Halloween With Indiana Wild - Sponsored by the LCPL Foundation

Wed, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hobart Community Center - 111 E Old Ridge Rd, Hobart, IN 46342

Join us for a presentation by Indiana Wild featuring their creepy crawly critters!

Last Confessions of Sylvia P. by Lee Kravetz

Wed, Oct 16, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A

Join us for a discussion of "Last Confessions of Sylvia P." by Lee Kravetz. Copies are available at the front desk.

Double Indemnity - Classic Film

Thu, Oct 17, 10:00am - 3:00pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room

Join us at the library to work on assignments for school, read and socialize. The library has free WiFi available. All students are welcome. Students ages 12 and under need adult supervision.

Crafters' Gathering

Thu, Oct 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm

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

Bring any low-mess craft (e.g., knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, coloring, origami, jewelry-making) and enjoy meeting and sharing ideas with other crafters during this program.

Thu, Oct 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm

St. John - Large Meeting Room

Join us for this month's classic film, Double Indemnity. Runtime: 1 hr 50 mins. Light refreshments will be served. Please register.

Thu, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:00am

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 enhance important pre-literacy skills.

Thu, Oct 17, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

Like to cross-stitch, knit, crochet, or do any other craft? Every Thursday, bring and work on your own project while enjoying the company of others.

Thu, Oct 17, 10:30am - 11:15am

Highland - Children's Programming Room

This is a storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, music, and a craft that teach pre-reading skills for kids ages 4-6.

Medicare 101

Thu, Oct 17, 10:45am - 11:45am

St. John - Children's Program Room

Significant and unprecedented changes are coming to Medicare in 2025! Do you know what they are? Please Register!

Thu, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Merrillville - Small Group Room #2

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.

Thu, Oct 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Highland - Meeting Room A

Rescheduled

Thu, Oct 17, 11:00am - 11:30am

New date Friday, October 25, 11:00am - 11:30am

Hobart

This is a 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.

Thu, Oct 17, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Cedar Lake - Children's Programming Room

This is a program for toddlers ages 2 and 3, and a caregiver, where they can participate in stories, finger plays, and music activities. Activities will help to develop important pre-literacy skills.

This event is full

Teen Craft: Let's Make Slime!

Thu, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Merrillville - Small Group Room #3

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.

Thu, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Hobart - Programming Room

Come on by to make your own slime! Basic supplies will be provided. Bring additional mix-ins if you want! For ages 12-18.

Earthquake Shaker Activity: Ages 6-12

Thu, Oct 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Merrillville - Children's Programming Room

Join us to design a structure that can withstand a whole lot of shaking!

Dungeons and Dragons for Adults

Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D

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

Thu, Oct 17, 6:00pm - 8:15pm

Munster - Large Meeting Room

D&D comes to the Munster Branch Library! Join our campaign for Phandelver and Below: The Shattered Obelisk and get to the bottom of what is plaguing the town of Phandalin.

This event is full

Animals from Around the World: Presented by Incredible Bats - Sponsored by the LCPL Foundation

Fri, Oct 18, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room

Join us at the library to learn about animals from around the world. Incredible Bats will bring a variety of animals for this event. All ages welcome. Registration is required, due to limited space.

Meet the Cube - Rubik's Cube for Beginners

Fri, Oct 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Hobart - Children's Program Room

Join us as we explore the exciting world of Rubik's Cubes! In this fun hour-long session, you'll get the chance to learn how to solve the first layer of the Rubik's Cube.

Cancelled

Keep Me In Stitches

Sat, Oct 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Merrillville

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.