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Here we lay out the rules of the library and our policies

Rules of the Library

Library policies are created with the approval of the Board of Trustees. These policies are designed to ensure that all patrons are able to enjoy library materials and spaces in comfort and safety. If you have questions about any of our policies, please contact the Board!

Policies

• Borrowing Procedure

• Child Safety Policy

• Computer Guidelines

• Computer Use Policy & Internet Disclaimer

• Displays & Exhibits

• e-Receipts

• Ethics Policy

• Fines & Fees - Overdue Fines

• Frequently Asked Questions

• Group Visits

• Investment Policy

• Noise Policy

• Non-Discriminatory Service Policy

• Principles of Access / Circulation Policy

• Public Meeting Room Policy

• Refund Procedures

• Renewals and Loan Period Policy

• Rules of Conduct

• Statewide Borrowing

• Wireless Guidelines

Upcoming Events
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 months
Mon, Sep 23, 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,... 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.
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Mon, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Hobart - Children's Program Room
Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft, that teach early... more
Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft, that teach early literacy skills.
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Mon, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:15am
Highland - 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... more
Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft, that teach early literacy skills.
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Mon, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Munster - Children's Program Room
Young children ages 2-3 years, along with their caregiver will enjoy stories, songs, and a craft. Please register all attendees so we... more
Young children ages 2-3 years, along with their caregiver will enjoy stories, songs, and a craft. Please register all attendees so we may be able to count you in our attendance.
Brigadoon
Mon, Sep 23, 10:30am - 12:30pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Join us for this month's Musical Monday Presentation: Brigadoon. Runtime: 108 minutes. Refreshments will be provided. Registration... more
Join us for this month's Musical Monday Presentation: Brigadoon. Runtime: 108 minutes. Refreshments will be provided. Registration Required.
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Mon, Sep 23, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Munster - Children's Program Room
Young children ages 2-3 years, along with their caregiver will enjoy stories, songs, and a craft. Please register all attendees so we... more
Young children ages 2-3 years, along with their caregiver will enjoy stories, songs, and a craft. Please register all attendees so we may be able to count you in our attendance.
Coloring for Adults
Mon, Sep 23, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room A
Adults are invited to de-stress and relax with pencils and coloring sheets provided by the library. Or bring your own!
Welcome Fall Party
Mon, Sep 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
It's the first day of Autumn, get in the mood for this wonderful season with light refreshments and other activities.
Storytime: Ages 4-5
Mon, Sep 23, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Hobart - Children's Program Room
Storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft that teach pre-reading skills for kids 4-5.
Word Games: An Afternoon of Fun
Mon, Sep 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A
Play Scrabble or other word games with friends and meet new ones. All games--as well as coffee and tea--will be provided. Join the fun!
Teen Anime Club
Mon, Sep 23, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hobart - Large Meeting Room
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.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Mon, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
English Classes are for participants who are learning English as a second language. Different levels are available. Classes are free.
Calumet Astronomical Society
Mon, Sep 23, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Speaker, Art Maurer, CAS Member and Director of the Herbert Trackman Planetarium will present: Remembering Apollo 11, 50 Years Later. A... more
Speaker, Art Maurer, CAS Member and Director of the Herbert Trackman Planetarium will present: Remembering Apollo 11, 50 Years Later. A short business meeting precedes our speaker.
Crochet @ Your Library
Mon, Sep 23, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Cedar Lake - Public Tables
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!
Citizenship Class
Tue, Sep 24, 9:30am - 11:00am
Merrillville - Meeting Room C
The class is designed to help adults improve their English reading, writing and speaking skills, focusing on the necessary civic... more
The class is designed to help adults improve their English reading, writing and speaking skills, focusing on the necessary civic information to prepare for American citizenship.
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Tue, Sep 24, 10:00am - 10:45am
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft, that teaches early... more
Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft, that teaches early literacy skills.
I ♥ Indiana Storytime: Ages 4-6
Tue, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
St. John - Children's Program Room
This storytime will celebrate Indiana heritage. Children will develop pre-reading skills as they enjoy stories, music, and a craft.
Storytime: Ages Birth - 6
Tue, Sep 24, 11:00am - 11:45am
Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room
Families are invited to join us for a 45-minute story time. We will read books, sing songs, and have fun activities!
Storytime: Ages 4-5
Tue, Sep 24, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft that teach pre-reading skills for kids 4-5.
Craft and Chat
Tue, Sep 24, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Bring your projects and join us. Chat with fellow crafters and work on your project without the interruptions of home. All are welcome.
I ♥ Indiana Storytime: Ages 4-6
Tue, Sep 24, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
St. John - Children's Program Room
This storytime will celebrate Indiana heritage. Children will develop pre-reading skills as they enjoy stories, music, and a craft.
Kids Art Club Homeschool: Ages 6-12
Tue, Sep 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room
Children ages 6-12 years, will create a masterpiece and learn about art and artists during this one hour program.
This event is full
Art Club (Grades K-6)
Tue, Sep 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A
School-age children, K-6th grade, are invited to the library for an hour of art exploration and fun. All supplies will be provided.... more
School-age children, K-6th grade, are invited to the library for an hour of art exploration and fun. All supplies will be provided. Space is limited. Please wear clothes you can get messy in.
Heartsaver AED CPR Certification (FEE)
Tue, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
$35* is due at time of class. Participants who successfully complete the course will earn a CPR Course completion card valid for 2... more
$35* is due at time of class. Participants who successfully complete the course will earn a CPR Course completion card valid for 2 years. Taught by certified CPR instructor, Paula Thompson, RN.
Native Americans: Retaining Our Culture
Tue, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Learn how tribal communities, Urban and Reservation, continue to teach future generations culture, customs, and language in today's world.
Kids Art Club: Ages 6-12
Tue, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room
Children ages 6-12 years, will create a masterpiece and learn about art and artists during this one hour program.
Family Storytime
Tue, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Highland - Children's Programming Room
Stories, fingerplays, music, related activities and a craft are all included this this storytime for children and their family members.
Great Decisions - Discussion Group
Tue, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Discuss world affairs with the Foreign Policy Association. See monthly topics: Note: Colleen Hickman will facilitate Aug. 13 Note:... more
Discuss world affairs with the Foreign Policy Association. See monthly topics: Note: Colleen Hickman will facilitate Aug. 13 Note: Richard Rupp will be here September 10 & Nov. 12.
CHESS and GO CLUBS
Tue, Sep 24, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
Play a friendly game of Chess or Go.
The Woman Next Door by Yewande Omotoso
Tue, Sep 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room C
Black Author Discussion Group
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 months
Wed, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
Children birth - 23 mos. old, accompanied by an adult caregiver, will enjoy this 30 min. lap-sit program. Songs, stories, finger plays... more
Children birth - 23 mos. old, accompanied by an adult caregiver, will enjoy this 30 min. lap-sit program. Songs, stories, finger plays and rhymes will encourage interaction and language development.
This event is full
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 months
Wed, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Munster - Children's Program Room
Learn new ways to play with your baby (birth to 23 months), while stimulating mental growth. Please register all attendees so we may... more
Learn new ways to play with your baby (birth to 23 months), while stimulating mental growth. Please register all attendees so we may be able to count you in our attendance.
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth-23 months
Wed, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
St. John - Children's Program Room
This half hour lap-sit program uses songs and rhymes to foster language development.
Storytime: Ages 4-6
Wed, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Highland - Children's Programming Room
Storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft that teach pre-reading skills for kids 4-6.
On the Table sponsored by Legacy Foundation - Placemaking in NW Indiana
Wed, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Be a part of the discussions taking place countywide. Discuss the positive work happening in our community and also the challenges we... more
Be a part of the discussions taking place countywide. Discuss the positive work happening in our community and also the challenges we face, with the intention of fueling meaningful change.
Off the Hook
Wed, Sep 25, 12:30pm - 2:00pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Bring your favorite yarn or thread project and enjoy some great company while you create! All crafters are welcome, no matter what craft... more
Bring your favorite yarn or thread project and enjoy some great company while you create! All crafters are welcome, no matter what craft you enjoy!
Let's Make Art: Homeschool Edition (Grades K-6)
Wed, Sep 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A
Homeschoolers in grades K-6th will make an art project with supplies provided by the library. Sign-ups are required and space is... more
Homeschoolers in grades K-6th will make an art project with supplies provided by the library. Sign-ups are required and space is limited. Please notify the library if you cannot attend.
This event is full
Travel Film: Big Sky Country, Montana
Wed, Sep 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
The southern part of Montana is home to the rugged Beartooth Mountains, a paradise for outdoor and "old west" enthusiasts.
Census 2020 Job Recruiting - Walk-ins Welcome
Wed, Sep 25, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Merrillville - Quiet Study Room #3
Every Wednesday, in Quiet Study Room 3, 2020 Census recruiters will be available to help you apply for Census employment. Walk-ins are... more
Every Wednesday, in Quiet Study Room 3, 2020 Census recruiters will be available to help you apply for Census employment. Walk-ins are welcome!
Teen Game Fest
Wed, Sep 25, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Cedar Lake
Play Wii games, jam out on Guitar Hero or many other games!
One-On-One Tech Help: Computer Help
Wed, Sep 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
St. John - Small Study Room A
Receive individualized instruction in basic computer skills.
This event is full
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Wed, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
English Classes are for participants who are learning English as a second language. Different levels are available. Classes are free.
The Chilbury Ladies' Choir - Between the Lines Book Club
Wed, Sep 25, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room
The Between the Lines Book Club reads "The Chilbury Ladies' Choir" by Jennifer Ryan. Books for this discussion can be picked up at the... more
The Between the Lines Book Club reads "The Chilbury Ladies' Choir" by Jennifer Ryan. Books for this discussion can be picked up at the circulation desk a month prior to the event.
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