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Friends of LCPL We are an independent, nonprofit citizens' organization dedicated to assisting in the development of the Lake County Public Library into one of the finest community libraries. For example, did you know that LCPL's Summer Reading events wouldn't happen if it wasn't for the Friends of the Library? The Friends support LCPL events by covering supply costs and speaker fees so we're able to hold amazing programs and invite presenters to the library - which helps everyone in Lake County learn new things and expand their horizons! F ellowship with other library Friends R aise funds in support of the library I nvest in Lake County Public Library's future E ncourage gifts, endowments, and memorials N urture knowledge of the library D evelop library services & special community programs S timulate public support Support the Friends There are many ways you can support the Friends of the Library and Summer Reading! Visit the book sale room or the sale racks at the branches . We also hold an annual book sale with many more items. All proceeds from these sales go to the Friends. And of course you can always join the Friends! Join the Friends Why We Need You: LCPL's Summer Reading Challenge is 100% funded by the Friends of the Library! The Friends wisely use membership fees and donations to sponsor fun programs and classes, as well as prizes. The FRIENDS sponsor LCPL's 1000 Books Before Kindergarten reading challenge. FRIENDS contribute to the acquisition of books, video and audio materials, equipment, and other library materials for the entire community. The FRIENDS, by spreading knowledge of the Library, will enlarge its place in Lake County's cultural, civic, scientific and business life, and increase its daily use in the community. FRIENDS encourage gifts of books and special collections to the Lake County Public Library which would be lost to the public were it not for your support. Being a FRIEND Has Benefits! Your FRIENDS organization runs an in-house Book Sale Room , open five days a week. Our annual book sales enrich library resources and secure library equipment for purposes of public use and enjoyment. Friends get early access to the annual Fall Book Sale! Membership dues to the FRIENDS, as well as monetary gifts and book contributions, are deductible for income tax purposes. Another -- more personal -- benefit of being a FRIEND, is the opportunity to meet other Lake County Public Library patrons who are equally interested in supporting the Library. The quality of our Library depends on your participation. Your support will ensure continued quality library service. Be a FRIEND and Join Today!! If you would like to be a FRIEND, stop by the library to pick up the membership form or download the form and mail it to: Lake County Public Library 1919 W 81st Ave Merrillville, Indiana 46410 Kathy Mikulich: President Teresa Tressler: Vice President Gayle Krekovich: Secretary Jennifer Burnison: Treasurer Friends Officers

Resume Help Preparing for Your Job Search A resume and cover letter are staples of any job application. When did you last update yours? This is an important early step in your job search; you wouldn't want to find the perfect job only to be stopped by missing pieces of your application! Here are some tools to help you prepare. Want a personalized critique and edit workshop? Send your resume and/or cover letter to jobhelp@lcplin.org and our team of specialists (with experience workshopping hundreds of resumes and cover letters) will take a look and help you put your best foot forward! Recommended Resources Guide for People with Disabilities Resume best practices, anti-discrimination laws, and more. More info Resume Generator An easy-to-use website for making quick, simple resumes. More info Craft a Cover Letter Cover Letter Sample See what a basic cover letter might look like. This sample will help you understand appropriate tone and voice for a cover letter. More info Cover Letter Template Format your cover letter properly. This template also includes guidelines for content. More info Craft a Resume Federal Resume Template Resumes for government jobs are unique. More info No Experience Resume Template No experience? No problem. Give this resume template a try and highlight your skills instead. More info Just out of College Resume Template A starting point for recent college grads searching for their first job. More info Basic Resume Template A basic starting point suitable for most resumes. More info Resume Tips The DOs and DON'Ts of writing a resume. More info Resume Worksheet Start here. Planning what you will include in your resume is just as important as typing it out neatly with no mistakes. More info

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Share a Book Together As you read a book aloud, encourage your child to participate — make it interactive! Shared book reading is one of the most important ways adults can help children get ready to learn to read. Shared Reading There are many ways to share a book with a child: Encourage your child to turn the pages. Focus on the text. Point to words in repeated phrases What does the font or layout of the text tell you? What letters do you notice? Help your child tell a story from the pictures. Look at the pictures on one page. What do they make you and your child think about? Talk about them together. Read the story straight through to get the flow of the story. There may be short interactions with your child. Encourage your child join in with a repeated word or phrase. When reading books with repeated phrases or actions, or rhyming books, stop before the end of a line and let your child finish it. Ask questions to involve your child: "What do you think is happening here?" Ask open-ended questions: "What would you do if that happened to you? How would you feel? Why do you think happened?" Talk about or explain words your child does not know. Give your child time to ask questions or make comments. After reading the book, talk about what happened first, in the middle, last. Ask questions that prompt your child to reflect on the story. Examples: How would you have solved this problem? Now that you know what happened, why do you think the character acted that way? How was the story different from what you thought would happen? Guidelines from: Saroj Ghoting, www.earlylit.net This Month's Featured Reads! LCPL staff have selected these books because kids love them and they help build important pre-reading skills. Check them out today! Want more hand-picked kids' books? You can request a surprise bag of kids' books for curbside pickup! Some Pets Angela DiTerlizzi Skills Skills Vocabulary Background Knowledge Skills Practices Talking Playing Writing Extend the book with a paper pet collage ! Have a Look, Says Book Richard Jackson Skills Skills Phonological Awareness Letter Knowledge Skills Practices Writing Reading Extend the book with your own texture book !

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You'll find these newspapers on microfilm in the Genealogy Room at Merrillville Branch. Calumet Press (Highland) 1971 - 1993 Calumet World 1924-1928 Central Labor Union News 1919 - 1920 Chesterton Tribune Jan - Dec 1967 Chicago Tribune 1971 - 2008 Commonwealth Jan 1930 - June 1932 Crown Point Register 1857 - 1966 Dyer Sun Journal 1969 - 1983 East Gary Times 1927-1928 Gary Daily Info 1968 and 1971 Gary Daily News 1908-1901 Gary Daily Tribune 1908-1921 Gary Info 1968 - 1971 Gary Times/Tolleston News 1944 - 1950 Gary Tribune (weekly)1907-1912 Gary Life / Truth 1927-1928 Gary Morning Journal 1963-1976 Gary Sun 1923-1929 Griffith-Calumet Weekly News (Ross, Munster, Highland) 1933 - 1947 Griffith Sun Journal 1963-1976 Hammond Journal 1959-1962 Hammond Scene 1980-1981 Hammond Times see Times (Hammond) Highland Journal 1959-1983 Hobart Chronical 2003-2006 Hobart Gazette 1889-2003 Hobart Index/Commonwealth 1935 - 1939 Hobart News 1910-1930 Indiana Courier Sept 1914 - Nov 1914 Inland Steelmaker 1969-1997 Lake County Democrat Sept 1909 - Jan 1910 Lake County Globe Ledger 1953 - 1956 & 1980 - 1998 Lake County News 1893-1918 Lake County Star (Crown Point) 1882-current Lowell Enterprise Dec 1878 - Sept 1879 Lowell Star May 1872 - Dec 1874 ; Jan 1875 - May 1877 Lowell Tribune 1916-current Merrillville Herald 1970-2000 Munster Journal 1960-1976 New York Times 1851 - 2008 Northern Indianian 1906 - 1909 Northwest Indiana Catholic 1987-1996 Porter County Herald (Hebron) 1944 - 1950 Post Tribune (Gary) 1921 - 2018 (new issues through online database) Region Journal 1955-1958 Rekord (Polish Weekly) Jan - Nov 1929 Southeast Calumet News 1930 - 1932 Sun Journal 1955 -1983 Times (Hammond) 1906-present Wall Street Journal 1975 - 2003 and 2007-2008 Local Newspapers

Please do not arrive at the library for curbside pickup until you receive the notification that your holds are ready for pick up. Curbside service is available at all LCPL locations starting 30 minutes after a location opens and ends 30 minutes before closing time. Here's how it works. Not Sure What to Get? Come on in and browse! Or, check out our staff recommendations . You can also give your favorite branch a call or use our Ask a Librarian form to request a recommendation - just let us know what you like, and we'll make a personalized suggestion. Prefer to live on the wild side? Fill out our surprise bundle request form and we'll put together a bag of five surprise items based on your taste! If you have a lost item on your account, please contact us before using curbside pick-up. Curbside Pickup 1: Place your hold . • Search the catalog for the item you want and click "Place Request". • Not sure what you want? Use Ask a Librarian or call your favorite branch to ask for a recommendation based on your taste! • Filling holds may take one full business day after the item is listed as available in our catalog. Thank you for your patience! 2: Wait for your hold notification . • Do not come to the library until you receive your notification! • We highly recommend using email notifications because they contain detailed instructions. You can use them in addition to text message notifications. Here's how. • You'll have 7 days to pick up your holds once you receive your notification. 3: Drive to the library and call the number on the curbside pickup sign . • If you leave your vehicle we will not deliver your items. • Don't call until you're actually in one of the special curbside parking spots, even if you have to wait for someone else to pull away! • Have your library card number ready. We'll need you to read it to us to make sure you get the right items. • If you won't be able to exit your vehicle to get the items from the hook due to mobility concerns, please let staff know at this time. We'll work with you to hand off your items safely. 4: A staff member will arrive shortly and hang your items on the hook in front of your vehicle. • Don't attempt to return materials during your pick up. Use the drop boxes instead. 5: Enjoy your library items! Here's How Curbside Pickup Works

DIY If you're looking for information on how to do it yourself, you've come to the right page. These databases will help you with crafts and hobbies, as well as larger do-it-yourself projects such as car repair. Recommended Resources Get Started Chilton Library Find information on vehicle repair, including recalls and maintenance for specific models and types.ﾠ Tutorial Get Started Consumer Reports Formed in 1936, ConsumerReports is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering you to make informed choices about the products you buy. Read articles on product safety, unbiased reviews of popular products from kitchen appliances to baby clothes, get shopping tips, and more. Tutorial Get Started Creativebug Over a thousand classes for makers, crafters, learners, and hobbysits! Learn to knit a new stitch, make a holiday wreath, sew a pie carrier, paint with acrylics, and much, much more.ﾠ Get Started Driving-Tests.org Everything you need to prepare to take your Indiana driving test! Contains FAQs and practice tests for cars, motorcycles, and CDL. Resources also available in Spanish! Get Started INSPIRE Free to Indiana residents: a searchable database of databases. Find hundreds of further resources for your research! Get Started Lynda.com/LinkedIn Learning A library of video courses taught by industry experts. Learn business, software, technology, and creative skills! Take courses in 3D animation, music production, marketing, programming languages, and more. Tutorial Get Started Mango Languages Learn a new language! Mango uses interactive lessons to teach practical conversation.ﾠ Tutorial

eBooks Check out an eBook! You have two options when checking out an eBook from LCPL: Hoopla and Libby (aka Overdrive). Each has advantages! Both require a Full Access or Digital Access card and PIN. You'll also find comics, manga, and audiobooks on Libby and Hoopla, and magazines on Libby! Note: If you used Overdrive previously, your reading history will be incomplete with the new switch to Libby. You can export your reading history from the old Overdrive site . (Click Actions, then Email history). Get Started Hoopla Check out ebooks, digital comics, audiobooks, and more! Get Started Overdrive/Libby Use your library card and PIN to check out ebooks, magazines and audiobooks and read on your tablet, computer, phone, or ereader! Feature Overdrive/Libby Hoopla Supported Devices Many versions of iOS, Android, Kindle, Windows Mobile, Nook, and other eReaders. Check and see if your device is supported. Many versions of iOS, Android, and Kindle Fire. Check and see if your device is supported. Number of Checkouts 10 at a time (all Overdrive items count toward this total). These replenish when an item is returned. 16 per month (all Hoopla items (audiobooks, albums, movies, etc) count toward this total). These replenish each month, not when you return an item. Offline Use? Yes! You may download your books to any device. Yes, through the mobile app only. Holds 10 at a time. Not needed! You can check out a title even if someone else has it checked out. Check Out Period 14 days. Returns automatically. 21 days. Returns automatically.

Legal Recommended Resources Get Started Driving-Tests.org Everything you need to prepare to take your Indiana driving test! Contains FAQs and practice tests for cars, motorcycles, and CDL. Resources also available in Spanish! Get Started Legal Forms Library (Gale) Find sample forms and actual forms available for use. Examples include adoption forms, parental consent forms, and general applications.

Fiction Nonfiction Plays & Poems These databases not only contain thousands of articles on literary theory and criticism, many also contain the full text of several classics so that you can download and read them from your computer. Recommended Resources Get Started Author Talks Livestreamed chats with amazing authors! Submit your questions when you sign up to attend. New authors every month! See this month's authors. Get Started EBSCO Research Databases Choose multiple databases to search at once. Offers a variety of topics, including literature and newspapers. Get Started Flipster Sign in with your Full Access card and PIN to read magazines in your browser, or download the app to read on your device! Tutorial Get Started Gale Literary Sources Search for academic articles, essays, and topics about literature. Includes items from Literature Criticism Online, Literature Resource Center, Gale Virtual Reference Library, and more. Get Started Hoopla Check out ebooks, digital comics, audiobooks, and more! Tutorial Get Started INSPIRE Free to Indiana residents: a searchable database of databases. Find hundreds of further resources for your research! Get Started Literature Criticism Online Browse articles about authors and their works, or browse by topic. Also includes a search engine that allows you to search for articles by year (helpful if you're required to have more recent sources!) Results from this resource are also included inﾠGale Literary Sources. Get Started NoveList Plus A powerful tool to help you find both fiction and nonfiction books and audiobooks based on what you enjoy. This database for all ages is searchable by keyword, author, genre, and even story elements like writing style and mood. Also offers author readalikes! Get Started Overdrive/Libby Use your library card and PIN to check out ebooks, magazines and audiobooks and read on your tablet, computer, phone, or ereader! Tutorial Get Started Something About the Author Thousands of illustrated biographical profiles of children's authors and illustrators, all in an easy-to-use interface. Handy features include the ability to print, e-mail, download and access content by "Inside this Entry" and "Inside this Volume." Get Started Virtual Author Talks Monthly live chats with some of your favorite authors! Participants will have the chance to ask questions. You can also explore the archive to watch past talks!ﾠSee this month's authors Get Started WilsonWeb Play Index A catalog for plays and textbooks/articles about plays. This database does not contain full text, but will direct you to the appropriate book.

Biographies If you're interested in learning more about a specific, well-known person, these databases are the place to start. This is also a good place to pick a topic for a paper or presentation on a person. For example, if you need to write a report on 1940s musicians, you can get a list to work from in these databases! Recommended Resources Get Started Biography in Context Comprehensive information on just about any famous person, including inventors, politicians, celebrities, and many others. Get Started Dictionary of Literary Biography Reliable information on authors and their works in an easy to understand, engaging format, while placing writers in the larger perspective of literary history. Get Started INSPIRE Free to Indiana residents: a searchable database of databases. Find hundreds of further resources for your research! Get Started Something About the Author Thousands of illustrated biographical profiles of children's authors and illustrators, all in an easy-to-use interface. Handy features include the ability to print, e-mail, download and access content by "Inside this Entry" and "Inside this Volume."