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Printable System-Wide Calendar

Print out a quick reference of all the events coming up at LCPL!

Cedar Lake Adult & Teens Event Calendar - June
 Cedar Lake Children & Family Event Calendar - June
Cedar Lake Adult & Teens Event Calendar - July
 Cedar Lake Children & Family Event Calendar - July
Dyer-Schererville Adult & Teens Event Calendar - June
 Dyer-Schererville Children & Family Event Calendar - June
Dyer-Schererville Adult & Teen Event Calendar - July
 Dyer-Schererville Children & Family Event Calendar - July
Griffith-Calumet Adult & Teens Event Calendar - June
 Griffith-Calumet Children & Family Event Calendar - June
Griffith-Calumet Adult & Teens Event Calendar - July
 Griffith-Calumet Children & Family Event Calendar - July
Highland Adult & Teens Event Calendar - June
 Highland Children & Family Event Calendar - June
Highland Adult & Teens Event Calendar - July
 Highland Children & Family Event Calendar - July
Hobart Adult & Teens Event Calendar - June
 Hobart Children & Family Event Calendar - June
Hobart Adult & Teens Event Calendar - July
 Hobart Children & Family Event Calendar - July
Lake Station-New Chicago Adult & Teens Event Calendar - June
 Lake Station-New Chicago Children & Family Event Calendar - June
Lake Station-New Chicago Adult & Teens Event Calendar - July
 Lake Station-New Chicago Children & Family Event Calendar - July
Merrillville Adult & Teens Event Calendar - June
 Merrillville Children & Family Event Calendar - June
Merrillville Adult & Teens Event Calendar - July
 Merrillville Children & Family Event Calendar - July
Munster Adult & Teens Event Calendar - June
 Munster Children & Family Event Calendar - June
Munster Adult & Teens Event Calendar - July
 Munster Children & Family Event Calendar - July
St. John Adult & Teens Event Calendar - June
 St. John Children & Family Event Calendar - June
St. John Adult & Teens Event Calendar - July
 St. John Children & Family Event Calendar - July
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Types of Events at Lake County Public Library

Looking for something to do in Northwest Indiana? Find fun and/or educational events and programs offered by the Lake County Public Library! Most of our programs are free and are open to anyone who wants to attend! Find everything from knitting groups, to computer lessons, to travel films, to English as a Second Language (ESL) classes right here.

All Ability
All Ability: All Together Now Fest
Tue, Jun 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
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!
Make Your Own Comics! - An Introduction to Drawing Comics and Cartoons
Wed, Jun 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room D
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.
All Ability: DIY Keychains
Wed, Jun 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
This month we will be making DIY acrylic keychains! Space is limited. Registration is required for all attendees.
All Ability: Patriotic Crafts
Mon, Jun 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
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.
All Ability: Gaming & Coloring
Wed, Jun 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A
Join us for this program filled with games and activities. All Ability programs are geared towards adults with special needs but are open to everyone age 10+. Caretakers must stay in the room.
All Ability: Canvas Painting
Wed, Jul 12, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
This month we will be making canvas paintings of flowers using q-tips! Space is limited. Registration is required for all attendees.
All Ability: Gaming
Mon, Jul 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Have fun with friends while playing an array of games! All Ability programs are geared towards those with special needs but are open to all.
All Ability: Peace Hoops
Tue, Jul 18, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
We will be creating Peace signs from embroidery hoops and beads! All Ability programs are geared towards adults with specials needs but are inclusive to all. Registration required.
Make Your Own Comics! - An Introduction to Drawing Comics and Cartoons
Wed, Jul 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room D
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.
All Ability: Gaming & Coloring
Wed, Jul 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A
Join us for this program filled with games and activities. All Ability programs are geared towards adults with special needs but are open to everyone age 10+. Caretakers must stay in the room.
All Ability: Pressed Flower Pinch Pots
Tue, Aug 08, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
We'll be using air dry clay & pressed flowers to create a natural tray for your trinkets. Please register. All Ability programs are geared towards adults with specials needs but are inclusive to all.
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Discussion Groups
Lightning Strike by William Kent Krueger
Mon, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Teen Advisory Board
Mon, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
Last Mona Lisa by Jonathan Santlofer - Circle of Readers Book Discussion
Tue, Jun 13, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
Teen Alphabet Club - GSA/LGBTQ+ Teens & Allies Support and Discussion Group
Tue, Jun 13, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
Blush by Jamie Brenner
Wed, Jun 14, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Teen Book Tea - Teen Book Discussion Group
Mon, Jun 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room,Munster Zoom Room
Educated by Tara Westover - Hobart Book Chat
Tue, Jun 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hobart - Children's Program Room,Hobart Zoom Room
Teen Rainbow Club - LGBTQ+ Teens & Allies Support and Discussion Group
Wed, Jun 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Guncle by Steven Rowley
Wed, Jun 21, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A
We Are All the Same in the Dark by Julia Heaberlin - Munster Book Discussion
Thu, Jun 22, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Yours Cheerfully by A.J. Pearce
Mon, Jun 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Teen Advisory Board & Game Night
Mon, Jun 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
New Parent & Caregiver Meet Up
Tue, Jun 27, 11:00am - 11:30am
Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room
The Forest of Vanishing Stars by Kristin Harmel - Fact or Fiction Book Club
Tue, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
Somebody's Daughter by Ashley C. Ford - Virtual Between the Lines Book Discussion
Tue, Jun 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Dyer-Schererville Zoom Room
Calumet Astronomical Society
Tue, Jun 27, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Somebody's Daughter by Ashley C. Ford - Between the Lines Book Discussion
Thu, Jun 29, 11:15am - 12:30pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Win by Harlan Coben - Once Upon a Crime Mystery Book Club
Thu, Jul 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
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English as a Second Language
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Mon, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
English Classes are for participants who are learning English as a second language. Different levels are available. Classes are free.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Thu, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
English Classes are for participants who are learning English as a second language. Different levels are available. Classes are free.
English as a Second Language (ESL) - ESL
Mon, Jun 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
English Classes are for participants who are learning English as a second language. Different levels are available. Classes are free.
English as a Second Language (ESL) - ESL
Thu, Jun 22, 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.
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Arts & Crafts
Teen Craft: Make Your Own Trading Cards
Sat, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room C
Create and exchange original trading card art! Draw, color, paint...whatever your creativity calls for. Then swap cards with your fellow creators. Supplies... 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.
Crafternoon for Families
Mon, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Join us for an afternoon of making crafts! We will have a wide variety of craft supplies for you to create something special.
This event is full
Preschool Playdate: Ages 3-5
Mon, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Highland - Children's Programming Room
Children, ages 3-5 with caregivers, will interact at various play stations. Playing helps children learn language, literacy, social, and other skills. Play... 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 event is full
Dan Gogh's Magic and Art Show
Mon, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Artist-Magician Dan Gogh uses comedy, magic, and art to unlock the mystery of creativity. 
Paint'n Time
Tue, Jun 13, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Hobart - Children's Program Room
Join us and bring your current painting projects/materials for an opportunity to chat and create!
Enviromobile: Trash to Treasure Craft: Age 6-12 - Kids' Club
Wed, Jun 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room
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... 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.
This event is full
Off the Hook
Wed, Jun 14, 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!... 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.
Teen Tye Die
Wed, Jun 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Teens (11 - 17 years old) bring in a T-shirt that you would like to tye die! All supplies will be provided except a T-shirt. Registration is required.
This event is full
Crochet @ Your Library
Wed, Jun 14, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
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!
Make Your Own Comics! - An Introduction to Drawing Comics and Cartoons
Wed, Jun 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room D
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... 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.
All Together Now: Collaborative Art
Wed, Jun 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
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... 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.
All Ability: DIY Keychains
Wed, Jun 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
This month we will be making DIY acrylic keychains! Space is limited. Registration is required for all attendees.
Thursday Threaders
Thu, Jun 15, 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.
Harry Potter Potions: Ages 6-11
Thu, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Highland - Children's Programming Room
Children, ages 6-11, will concoct “potions” and more, like Harry and his friends did in Professor Snape's class! Registration opens May... 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.
This event is full
Secret Agent: Ages 8-12
Thu, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
Want to see if you know what it takes to be a spy? Join us as we solve clues and crack safes to find treasure as a team.
Kindness Rocks
Sat, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:00am
St. John - Large Meeting Room
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.... 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.
Craft and Chat
Sat, Jun 17, 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 and work on your project without the interruptions of home. All are welcome.
Let's Get Crafty! Cross Stitching for Tweens: Ages 8-13
Mon, Jun 19, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
Join us for this series of cross-stitch events. Learn some basic stitching skills and make a fun project! Registration is required.
Adults Get Crafty: Rag Wreath
Mon, Jun 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Hobart - Children's Program Room
Join us as we make summer wreaths with fabric scraps. Please register!
Teen Artful Tuesdays
Tue, Jun 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
Join us to learn about a selected art style/movement, and make your own artwork. All materials provided. Please register.
Off the Hook
Wed, Jun 21, 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!... 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.
Teen Craft: Shrinky Dink Keychain
Wed, Jun 21, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Join us at the Lake Station-New Chicago Library to make your own keychain design with shrink paper. You can make one for yourself and one for a friend.... more
Join us at the Lake Station-New Chicago Library to make your own keychain design with shrink paper. You can make one for yourself and one for a friend. Registration required. Ages 12-18.
Crochet @ Your Library
Wed, Jun 21, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
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!
Teen Craft: Friendship Bracelets
Wed, Jun 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Learn to make friendship bracelets using pony beads and string! Light refreshments will be served. Ages 12-18. Registration required.
Kids Club: Ages 6-12 - Make Your Own Ice Cream
Wed, Jun 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
In this program children will do a STEM experiment and try to make their own ice cream!
This event is full
Thursday Threaders
Thu, Jun 22, 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.
Crafters' Gathering
Thu, Jun 22, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room A
Bring any low-mess craft (e.g., knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, coloring, origami, jewelry-making) and enjoy meeting and sharing ideas with other crafters... more
Bring any low-mess craft (e.g., knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, coloring, origami, jewelry-making) and enjoy meeting and sharing ideas with other crafters in this twice-monthly club.
Tie Dye T-Shirts: Ages 6 and Up
Thu, Jun 22, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Cedar Lake - Patio Area
Everyone from age 6 and older can make a tie-dye t-shirt. Bring a plain white, pre-washed, cotton t-shirt, a plastic bag, and maybe an adult to help. Come... more
Everyone from age 6 and older can make a tie-dye t-shirt. Bring a plain white, pre-washed, cotton t-shirt, a plastic bag, and maybe an adult to help. Come in anytime between 1:30pm to 3:30pm.
Enviromobile: Ages 6 - 11 - Trash to Treasure
Thu, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Highland - Children's Programming Room
Children who have completed K - 5th grade will learn about recycling and make a craft out of recycled materials. Presented by Lake County Solid Waste... more
Children who have completed K - 5th grade will learn about recycling and make a craft out of recycled materials. Presented by Lake County Solid Waste Management. Register all planning to attend.
Adult Craft Night: Tie Dye Socks
Thu, Jun 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Make some funky tie dye socks at our next adult craft night! We'll provide the space and the tie dye - just bring your own 100% white socks to get started!
This event is full
Teen Crafts: Lemonade Bath Bomb
Sat, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hobart - Children's Program Room
Self-care is very important, so why not make your very own lemonade scented bath bomb?! All supplies will be provided. Must register first! Ages 12-17
Secret Agent (Grades K-6)
Mon, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Do you have what it takes to be a spy? Help Agent Llama defeat evil and become a spy yourself by cracking codes and finding clues.
Teen Craft: Bookmarks
Mon, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
Teens are invited to create, design, and color bookmarks for themselves and to give to others. All supplies and snacks will be provided. Registration... more
Teens are invited to create, design, and color bookmarks for themselves and to give to others. All supplies and snacks will be provided. Registration required. Ages 12-17.
Paint'n Time
Tue, Jun 27, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Hobart - Children's Program Room
Join us and bring your current painting projects/materials for an opportunity to chat and create!
Off the Hook
Wed, Jun 28, 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!... 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.
Crochet @ Your Library
Wed, Jun 28, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
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!
Kids Club: Ages 6-12: Make Your Own Crayons
Wed, Jun 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Registration is required. Children will make their own crayons by melting down old crayons, and using silicone molds. Facilitator will manage the oven.
This event is full
Teen No-sew Blankets for Humane Indiana
Wed, Jun 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Teens (11-17 years old) will help make no-sew blankets to donate to Humane Indiana in Munster. All of the blankets that we make will go to the animal... more
Teens (11-17 years old) will help make no-sew blankets to donate to Humane Indiana in Munster. All of the blankets that we make will go to the animal shelter. Please register.
Teen Flash Fiction Club
Wed, Jun 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room C
Hey writers! Join us for a fun and frenzied flash fiction writing session! Each session begins with a story prompt and a word limit (usually 200 words),... more
Hey writers! Join us for a fun and frenzied flash fiction writing session! Each session begins with a story prompt and a word limit (usually 200 words), followed by writing and sharing stories.
Thursday Threaders
Thu, Jun 29, 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.
Kindness Rocks: Ages 6-11
Thu, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Highland - Children's Programming Room
Children, ages 6-11, will make kindness bookmarks and kindness rocks to distribute to our community. Registration begins May 15th. Registration ends one day... more
Children, ages 6-11, will make kindness bookmarks and kindness rocks to distribute to our community. Registration begins May 15th. Registration ends one day before event.
This event is full
Keep Me in Stitches
Sat, Jul 01, 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... more
Interested in any of the needle arts including knit, crochet, cross-stitch, and more? Join us for an opportunity to chat and create. Please bring your own projects.
Stitch'n Time
Sat, Jul 01, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Hobart - Children's Program Room
Join us and bring your current projects (knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, etc.) for an opportunity to chat and create! Other attendees would be... more
Join us and bring your current projects (knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, etc.) for an opportunity to chat and create! Other attendees would be happy to instruct on crochet as needed.
Let's Get Crafty! Cross Stitching for Tweens: Ages 8-13
Mon, Jul 03, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
Join us for this series of cross-stitch events. Learn some basic stitching skills and make a fun project! Registration is required.
Off the Hook
Wed, Jul 05, 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!... 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.
Teen Craft: Kindness Cards
Wed, Jul 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Join us at the Lake Station-New Chicago Library to write a letter or thank you card to a friend or family member. All supplies will be provided.... more
Join us at the Lake Station-New Chicago Library to write a letter or thank you card to a friend or family member. All supplies will be provided. Registration recommended. Ages 12-18.
Crochet @ Your Library
Wed, Jul 05, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
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!
Kids Club: Ages 6-12: Marbled Card Prints
Wed, Jul 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Children will use shaving cream and food coloring to make their own prints on cardstock. Things may get messy, dress appropriately! Registration is required.
This event is full
Thursday Threaders
Thu, Jul 06, 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.
Crafters' Gathering
Thu, Jul 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room A
Bring any low-mess craft (e.g., knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, coloring, origami, jewelry-making) and enjoy meeting and sharing ideas with other crafters... more
Bring any low-mess craft (e.g., knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, coloring, origami, jewelry-making) and enjoy meeting and sharing ideas with other crafters in this twice-monthly club.
Acrylic Painting (FEE)
Sat, Jul 08, 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... more
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.
Tie Dye T-Shirts
Sat, Jul 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Hobart - Children's Program Room
Join us to make your very own tie dye t-shirt. We will supply the dye colors, please bring a pre-washed white t-shirt.
This event is full
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Games and Hobbies
Teen/Tween: Break a Record!
Sat, Jun 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Hobart - Children's Program Room
Preschool Playdate: Ages 3-5
Mon, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Highland - Children's Programming Room
This event is full
Yoga for Kids
Mon, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
This event is full
LEGO® Club (Grades K-5)
Mon, Jun 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Teen Gaming - Nintendo Switch
Mon, Jun 12, 5:00pm - 6:15pm
Hobart - Children's Program Room
LEGO® Build & Race (K-6)
Wed, Jun 14, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A
This event is full
Teen Anime Club
Wed, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Registration opens Wednesday, June 14 2023 at 2:00pm
Teen Gaming
Wed, Jun 14, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Teen Game Fest
Wed, Jun 14, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A
Teen Virtual Trivia Night
Wed, Jun 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hobart - Hobart Zoom Room
Life-Sized Candyland
Thu, Jun 15, 11:00am - 3:00pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Secret Agent: Ages 8-12
Thu, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
Teen Collaborative Rube Goldberg Machine
Fri, Jun 16, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Family Game Day
Sat, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Disney Trivia
Sat, Jun 17, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hobart - Children's Program Room
Yoga for Kids
Mon, Jun 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
This event is full
LEGO® Indy 500: Ages 6-11
Mon, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Highland - Children's Programming Room
This event is full
Chess Open Play
Tue, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Teen & Tween Minecraft Hour
Tue, Jun 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A
This event is full
Teen Gaming
Wed, Jun 21, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Trivia Night - Around the World
Wed, Jun 21, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
LEGO® Club (Grades K-5)
Thu, Jun 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Family Board Games
Thu, Jun 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Merrillville Library - Children's Section
Teen Game On
Sat, Jun 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
Yoga for Kids
Mon, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
This event is full
Secret Agent (Grades K-6)
Mon, Jun 26, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Teen Advisory Board & Game Night
Mon, Jun 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Trivia Night
Mon, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Teen: Adventurers Wanted!
Tue, Jun 27, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A
Teen Trivia Night - All Things Science-Fiction
Tue, Jun 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
Enviromobile Presents: Game Day!
Wed, Jun 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A
Building Blocks To Literacy
Thu, Jun 29, 10:00am - 11:30am
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Chess Open Play
Mon, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Rescheduled
Teen NWI Chess Club
Mon, Jul 03, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
New date Monday, July 10, 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp
LEGO® Club (Grades K-5)
Wed, Jul 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hobart - Children's Program Room
Book Bingo - Play Bingo and Win a Book!
Wed, Jul 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
Dungeons & Dragons for Adults
Wed, Jul 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room D
Family Game Day
Thu, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland - Children's Programming Room
Teen Gaming Night
Thu, Jul 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Teen Game On
Sat, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
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Classes
Citizenship Class
Mon, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
Merrillville - Meeting Room C
This class will help prepare adults to pass the USCIS test.
Storytime: Ages 4-6
Mon, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 1:20pm
Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room
This is a storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, music, and a take home craft that teach pre-reading skills for kids 4-6.
Pajama Storytime: Ages 2-6
Mon, Jun 12, 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Cedar Lake - Children's Programming Room
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!
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Mon, Jun 12, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
English Classes are for participants who are learning English as a second language. Different levels are available. Classes are free.
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Tue, Jun 13, 10:30am - 10:50am
Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming 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.
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Tue, Jun 13, 10:30am - 10:50am
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
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Tue, Jun 13, 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.
Eating Smart and Moving More: For Adults - Presented by Purdue University Extension
Tue, Jun 13, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
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.
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Tue, Jun 13, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
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 stories, fingerplays, and songs that teach early literacy skills.
Citizenship Class
Wed, Jun 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Merrillville - Meeting Room C
This class with help adults prepare to take the USCIS Citizenship test.
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Wed, Jun 14, 10:30am - 11:30am
Dyer-Schererville Branch - Tutor Table
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.
This event is full
Enviromobile: Trash to Treasure Craft: Age 6-12 - Kids' Club
Wed, Jun 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room
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.
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Storytime: Ages 4-6
Wed, Jun 14, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Hobart - Children's Program Room
This is a storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, music, and a take home craft that teach pre-reading skills for kids 4-6.
Make Your Own Comics! - An Introduction to Drawing Comics and Cartoons
Wed, Jun 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room D
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.
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth to 23 Months
Thu, Jun 15, 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.
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Thu, Jun 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
Register for this program to receive individualized instruction in basic computer skills.
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Thu, Jun 15, 11:00am - 11:30am
Early Learning Center at George Earle
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.
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Thu, Jun 15, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Cedar Lake - Children's Programming Room
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.
Meet Author Kate Hannigan: Ages 8-12 - Graphic Novel Talk & Workshop
Thu, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Award-winning author Kate Hannigan will talk about her graphic Novel The Great Chicago Fire: Rising from the Ashes.
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth to 23 Months
Thu, Jun 15, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
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.
Canceled
Yoga & Breathing
Thu, Jun 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Munster
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.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Thu, Jun 15, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
English Classes are for participants who are learning English as a second language. Different levels are available. Classes are free.
Preventing Problems in the Landscape
Sat, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
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!
Citizenship Class
Mon, Jun 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Merrillville - Meeting Room C
This class will help prepare adults to pass the USCIS test.
Tween and Teen Green STEAM
Mon, Jun 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hobart - Children's Program Room
Tweens and Teens, ages 8 to 15, can join this hour-long interactive program that encourages conservation and STEAM.
English as a Second Language (ESL) - ESL
Mon, Jun 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
English Classes are for participants who are learning English as a second language. Different levels are available. Classes are free.
Storytime: Ages 4-6
Tue, Jun 20, 10:15am - 10:45am
St. John - Children's Program Room
This is a storytime program featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft that teach pre-reading skills for kids 4-6.
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Tue, Jun 20, 10:30am - 10:50am
Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming 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.
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Tue, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland - Children's Programming Room
This is a storytime for 2 & 3 year olds, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, and music that teach early literacy skills. Be sure to grab a craft bag also! Please register all attending.
Storytime: Ages 4-5
Tue, Jun 20, 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.
Eating Smart and Moving More: For Adults - Presented by Purdue University Extension
Tue, Jun 20, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
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.
Storytime: Ages 4-5
Tue, Jun 20, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
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.
Citizenship Class
Wed, Jun 21, 10:30am - 11:30am
Merrillville - Meeting Room C
This class with help adults prepare to take the USCIS Citizenship test.
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Wed, Jun 21, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Dyer-Schererville Branch - Tutor Table
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.
This event is full
Pajama Storytime
Wed, Jun 21, 5:30pm - 6:00pm
Hobart - Children's Program Room
This is a storytime for preschoolers and their families. Enjoy an evening storytime with books, finger plays, and music. Feel free to wear pajamas!
Storytime at Twin Oaks Park
Wed, Jun 21, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Twin Oaks Park
Join us at Twin Oaks Park for a storytime in the park. This family storytime welcomes children ages 2-6 and their family members to enjoy stories, songs, and fun.
Storytime: Ages 4-6
Thu, Jun 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland - Children's Programming Room
This is a storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, and music that teach pre-reading skills for kids 4-6. Be sure to pick up a craft bag at the desk. Please register all planning to attend.
This event is full
Enviromobile: Ages 6 - 11 - Trash to Treasure
Thu, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Highland - Children's Programming Room
Children who have completed K - 5th grade will learn about recycling and make a craft out of recycled materials. Presented by Lake County Solid Waste Management. Register all planning to attend.
Adult Craft Night: Tie Dye Socks
Thu, Jun 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Make some funky tie dye socks at our next adult craft night! We'll provide the space and the tie dye - just bring your own 100% white socks to get started!
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English as a Second Language (ESL) - ESL
Thu, Jun 22, 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.
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Fri, Jun 23, 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.
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Tue, Jun 27, 10:30am - 10:50am
Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room
This this program babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Tue, Jun 27, 10:30am - 10:50am
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
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Tue, Jun 27, 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.
Eating Smart and Moving More: For Adults - Presented by Purdue University Extension
Tue, Jun 27, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
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.
Enviromobile Presents: Game Day!
Wed, Jun 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A
Children will be playing games with a focus on zero waste and the games are even constructed from upcycled materials! This program is for kids 1st grade (6yrs old) and up.
Storytime: Ages 4-6
Wed, Jun 28, 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Hobart - Children's Program Room
This is a storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, music, and a take home craft that teach pre-reading skills for kids 4-6.
Canceled
PFLAG Adult Support Group
Wed, Jun 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Munster
Do you, or someone you know, identify as LGBTQ+? Free monthly virtual and in-person meetings provide support, education, advocacy & community for families, friends, allies & those who are LGBTQ+.
Sensory Storytime - Session 1
Thu, Jun 29, 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.
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Genealogy Class: Wills and Probates - A Bonanza of Information for Genealogists
Thu, Jun 29, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A,Merrillville Zoom Room
In this class we will discuss wills and probates, the types of information they contain and the benefits for genealogists.
Sensory Storytime - Session 2
Thu, Jun 29, 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.
Virtual Family Storytime
Wed, Jul 05, 11:00am - 11:20am
St. John - St. John Zoom Room
Children, ages birth-5 years old, and their families are invited to tune in for a virtual storytime. This session will last 20 minutes and will feature books and songs to foster pre-literacy skills.
Family Storytime
Wed, Jul 05, 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room
This is a family storytime for children ages 2-6 and their caregivers. Participants will engage with books, songs, and activities suitable for a wide range of preschool age children.
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Thu, Jul 06, 10:15am - 10:45am
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement. Registration Required.
Storytime: Ages 4-6
Thu, Jul 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland - Children's Programming Room
This is a storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, and music that teach pre-reading skills for kids 4-6. Be sure to pick up a take home craft at the desk. Please register all attending.
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth to 23 Months
Thu, Jul 06, 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.
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Thu, Jul 06, 11:00am - 11:30am
New venue Early Learning Center at George Earle
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.
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Thu, Jul 06, 11:15am - 11:45am
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement. Registration Required.
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Thu, Jul 06, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Cedar Lake - Children's Programming Room
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.
Environmobile: Game Day (Grades K-6)
Thu, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
The Lake County Solid Waste Management District will present an educational event for school-age youth. Join us for fun and games!
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth to 23 Months
Thu, Jul 06, 4:00pm - 4:30pm
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.
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Movie Screenings
Classic Film - The Lost World (1925)
Sat, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
International Film: Memory House
Mon, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Trolls - Sensory Friendly Family Movie
Mon, Jun 12, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A
Teen Anime Club
Wed, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Registration opens Wednesday, June 14 2023 at 2:00pm
Friday Family Movie - Sing 2
Fri, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Zootopia
Fri, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
Guardians of the Galaxy (2014) - Teen Summer Movie Afternoon
Fri, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 4:15pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
Soul - Sensory Friendly Family Movie
Mon, Jun 19, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A
Roman Holiday - Movie Monday
Mon, Jun 19, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
A League of Their Own - Monthly Movie
Tue, Jun 20, 11:00am - 1:30pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - Classic Film
Thu, Jun 22, 10:30am - 1:00pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Lyle, Lyle Crocodile - Summer Movie Fun!
Fri, Jun 23, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Friday Family Movie - A Bug's Life
Fri, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
101 Dalmations
Fri, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
Spy Kids
Fri, Jun 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
Encanto - Sensory Friendly Family Movie
Mon, Jun 26, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A
Friday Family Movie - Turning Red
Fri, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Paddington
Fri, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.2 (2017) - Teen Summer Movie Afternoon
Fri, Jun 30, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
DC League of Super-Pets - Sensory Friendly Family Movie
Mon, Jul 03, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A
Top Gun: Maverick
Mon, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
In the Heights - Movie Monday
Mon, Jul 03, 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
Turning Red - Summer Movie Fun!
Fri, Jul 07, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Friday Family Movie - Zootopia
Fri, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Trolls
Fri, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
Muppet Treasure Island
Fri, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
Classic Silent Film - The General
Sat, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
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General Events
Building Blocks to Literacy
Sat, Jun 10, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
This event is full
Crafternoon for Families
Mon, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
This event is full
Storytime: Ages 4-5
Mon, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 1:20pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
This event is full
Magic and Art of Dan Gogh
Mon, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Hobart Community Center
This event is full
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Mon, Jun 12, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Merrillville - Small Group Room #2
This event is full
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Tue, Jun 13, 10:15am - 10:45am
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Tue, Jun 13, 10:30am - 10:50am
Munster - Children's Program Room
This event is full
Storytime: Ages 4-5
Tue, Jun 13, 10:30am - 10:50am
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Tue, Jun 13, 11:15am - 11:45am
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Tue, Jun 13, 11:30am - 11:50am
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
This event is full
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Wed, Jun 14, 10:30am - 10:50am
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Storytime: Ages 4-6
Wed, Jun 14, 1:30pm - 1:50pm
Munster - Children's Program Room
Teen Anime Club
Wed, Jun 14, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Registration opens Wednesday, June 14 2023 at 2:00pm
Enviromobile: Trash to Treasure Craft
Thu, Jun 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
This event is full
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Thu, Jun 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Merrillville - Small Group Room #2
Meet Author Kate Hannigan: Ages 8-12 - Graphic Novel Talk & Workshop
Thu, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Preventing Problems in the Landscape
Sat, Jun 17, 10:00am - 11:30am
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
Story In the Sunshine
Sat, Jun 17, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Merrillville Library - Children's Courtyard
Power Paws for Kids
Sat, Jun 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Children's Area
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Mon, Jun 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Merrillville - Small Group Room #2
LEGO® Club (Grades K-5)
Mon, Jun 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
Teen Homemade Dog Treat Donation - Volunteer Opportunity!
Mon, Jun 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Tue, Jun 20, 10:30am - 10:50am
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Tue, Jun 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Munster - Large Meeting Room
This event is full
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Tue, Jun 20, 11:30am - 11:50am
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
This event is full
Let's Learn about Pollinators (Grades K-5)
Tue, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
This event is full
Truck Party!
Wed, Jun 21, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Merrillville Library - South Parking Lot
Teen Rainbow Club - LGBTQ+ Teens & Allies Support and Discussion Group
Wed, Jun 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Thu, Jun 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Merrillville - Small Group Room #2
Pollinator Presentation with Gibson Woods
Thu, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Comfort Reading with a Dog - LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs
Fri, Jun 23, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Hobart Library - Children's Area
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Mon, Jun 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Merrillville - Small Group Room #2
Storytime: Ages 4-5
Mon, Jun 26, 1:00pm - 1:20pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
This event is full
Teen Anime Club
Mon, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
LEGO® Club (Grades K-5)
Mon, Jun 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Munster - Children's Program Room
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Special Events
Magic and Art of Dan Gogh
Mon, Jun 12, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Hobart Community Center
This event is full
Dan Gogh's Magic and Art Show
Mon, Jun 12, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
All Ability: All Together Now Fest
Tue, Jun 13, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Enviromobile: Trash to Treasure Craft: Age 6-12 - Kids' Club
Wed, Jun 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room
This event is full
All Together Now: Collaborative Art
Wed, Jun 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Enviromobile: Trash to Treasure Craft
Thu, Jun 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
This event is full
Life-Sized Candyland
Thu, Jun 15, 11:00am - 3:00pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Meet Author Kate Hannigan: Ages 8-12 - Graphic Novel Talk & Workshop
Thu, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Family Game Day
Sat, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Let's Learn about Pollinators (Grades K-5)
Tue, Jun 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
This event is full
Truck Party!
Wed, Jun 21, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
Merrillville Library - South Parking Lot
Teen Craft: Friendship Bracelets
Wed, Jun 21, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Tie Dye T-Shirts: Ages 6 and Up
Thu, Jun 22, 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Cedar Lake - Patio Area
Pollinator Presentation with Gibson Woods
Thu, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Enviromobile: Ages 6 - 11 - Trash to Treasure
Thu, Jun 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Highland - Children's Programming Room
Adult Craft Night: Tie Dye Socks
Thu, Jun 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
This event is full
Family Board Games
Thu, Jun 22, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Merrillville Library - Children's Section
Enviromobile Presents: Game Day!
Wed, Jun 28, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A
Canceled
Bellaboo's Dance Party!
Wed, Jun 28, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Lake Station-New Chicago
Teen No-sew Blankets for Humane Indiana
Wed, Jun 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Discover the Indiana Dunes
Thu, Jun 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
This event is full
Book Bingo - Play Bingo and Win a Book!
Wed, Jul 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
Family Game Day
Thu, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland - Children's Programming Room
Environmobile: Game Day (Grades K-6)
Thu, Jul 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Teen Mental Health Night
Thu, Jul 06, 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Animals & Habitats of Indiana Dunes
Fri, Jul 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
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