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Library Subscriptions Want it All? Buy a Lake County Public Library Subscription! For $55 a year, anyone can enjoy the same amazing benefits that LCPL taxpayers receive from the library. Note: If you're a resident of our district , you do not need to purchase a library subscription - your taxes have already paid for one! If you are an Indiana resident you already have access to most of our physical collection through our Statewide Borrowing Agreement ; you only need a subscription for access to our digital collection and a few other services described below. What Does an LCPL Subscription Give Me? An LCPL subscription - also known as a fee card - gives you exactly the same privileges that our taxpayers receive. That means that in addition to the regular privileges we extend to all Indiana residents (like checking out items from our shelves), you also receive access to: • Online research tools (https://www.lcplin.org/databases)like Consumer Reports, Mango Languages, and Creativebug • Streaming music (https://www.lcplin.org/streaming/music)(downloads also available!) • Streaming movies & TV shows (https://www.lcplin.org/streaming/movies-%26-tv) • eBooks (https://www.lcplin.org/streaming/ebooks)and eAudiobooks (https://www.lcplin.org/streaming/audiobooks) • Digital magazines (https://www.lcplin.org/streaming/magazines) • Digital comics (https://www.hoopladigital.com/browse/comic/popular?page=1) • Purchase requests and interlibrary loans (https://www.lcplin.org/purchase-requests) • The Libratory (https://www.lcplin.org/libratory) • Video games (https://pac.lcplin.org/polaris/search/searchresults.aspx?ctx=1.1033.0.0.1&type=Keyword&term=*&by=KW&sort=MP&limit=TOM=vgm&query=&page=0)and video game consoles (https://pac.lcplin.org/polaris/view.aspx?cn=1075701,1106578) How Do I Subscribe? If you already have a card with us all you need to do is walk up to a desk and hand over $55. We accept cash or check, or can set up the option to pay online with a credit card. Or, if you'd like to pay online without visiting a branch, you can give us a call at 219-769-3541 or send us an Ask a Librarian form.(https://www.lcplin.org/ask) If you don't already have a card with us, fill out this online registration form.(https://www.lcplin.org/get-a-card) Next, bring a photo ID with your current address to any LCPL location (https://www.lcplin.org/locations/)to pay. If your photo ID doesn't have your current address, bring it along with another piece of suitable identification.(https://www.in.gov/bmv/files/BMV_Documentation_List.pdf ) (Note: If you'd rather pay online without visiting a branch, call us at 219-769-3541 or send us an Ask a Librarian form (https://www.lcplin.org/ask)after you've filled out the online registration form.) Can't I Get a Card for Free? Well, yes! We have many types of cards depending on your needs. These cards are free: Limited Access Cards If you are an Indiana resident and have a card with your home library district - the one you pay taxes to - you can get a Limited Access card. It's good for checking out physical items, but does not give you access to our online library. In-House Use Cards These are cards for people who do not want to check out materials at all. It will only let you sign up for events online, book a small group room, or use our public computers. You can learn more about these types of cards on our Borrowing Privileges (https://www.lcplin.org/borrowing)page.

Job Application Help So you've prepared your resume and cover letter , found a job you'd love to get , started the application process... and now you have questions. Maybe you're not sure how to send in your application. Or maybe you have a question about formatting your resume for this specific job. Maybe you've made it to the interview stage and aren't sure how to prepare! Don't worry, we're here for you. Employment Help Computer beginner? Check our calendar for basic tech-help classes. Need a refresher? Read the handouts from our Apply Online for a Job class. One-on-One Help Need help with an online application? Having trouble using a job search engine? Question about your resume or cover letter? Bring it on! Contact your branch to ask for a one-on-one appointment.

Where is the Libratory? The Libratory is located in Merrillville Branch just down the hall from the Book Sale Room. Our address is 1919 W. 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410. You can call us at 219-769-3541 ext 354, or e-mail lab@lcplin.org (mailto:lab@lcplin.org)to get in touch with us. When is the Libratory open? Monday - Thursday: 10 AM - 8 PM Friday: 9 AM - 4 PM You can make a one-on-one appointment, use our drop-off conversion service, or send in a 3D print job any time. Just email lab@lcplin.org (mailto:lab@lcplin.org)to get started. Who can use the Libratory? Only LCPL patrons with Full Access Cards or a Library Subscription (https://www.lcplin.org/library-subscription)C(https://www.lcplin.org/library-subscription)ard in good standing are able to use the Libratory. Patrons under 18 require parent/guardian permission, and patrons 14 and under require parent/guardian supervision. How much does it cost? 3D printing costs $0.10/gram for standard filament and $0.25 for premium filament, but there is no cost to use any other Libratory equipment or software. You can bring your own jump drive to store your work, or jump drives with 16 GB of memory are available for purchase either at the Circulation Service Desk or in the Libratory for $8.00 each. For film and audio conversions, DVDs and CDs are available for purchase for $1 each. Will someone show me how to use the equipment and software? We have prepared easy-to-follow quick-start guides for our equipment! Knowledgable staff will be on hand to answer any questions you have after following the guide. We're also happy to help you find books or online tutorials for anything else you're interested in learning. More into independent study? LCPL full access cardholders have access to LinkedInLearning,(https://www.linkedin.com/learning-login/go/lcplin) an online learning company that helps anyone learn business, software, technology, and creative skills! BambuLab X1-Carbon and Dremel 3D45 3D Printer A filament printer that processes .stl, .obj, and .thing files into three dimensional objects. 3D Printing at LCPL FAQ 3D Printing Resources 3D Printing Policy Cricut Maker 3 A cutting machine that can cut intricate designs from cardstock, vinyl, and other materials. Cricut Use and FAQs Elgato Video Capture Convert VHS, Betamax, and camcorder tapes into digital files Epson FastFoto FF-680W Convert your physical photos into digital files! Scanning multiple photos at once is quick and easy. Video Tutorial (by Epson): How to Scan and Organize Your Photos Epson Perfection V850 A flatbad scanner designed to handle 35mm film strips, 35mm slides, photos, and more. Video Tutorial: Using EPSON Perfection V800 & EPSON Scan Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd Generation Audio Interface Available on request. Sawgrass SG-1000 Sublimation Printer and Heat Presses A printer that produces images which can be pressed onto objects such as shirts, bags, mugs, mouse pads, and more. Sublimation Printer Use and FAQs Super USB Cassette Capture and Audio-Technica LP120XBT-USB Turntable Audio cassette and vinyl record players that can be used to convert your recordings into digital sound files. WhisperRoom A sound booth for recording podcasts, music, family stories, and other audio. Bring your own equipment or use ours! 1 to 2 hour appointments available. Booth capacity: 2. Our equipment includes: MacBook Pro with Garageband, Logic Pro, and Audacity 2 MXL BCD-1 Dynamic Mics RODECaster Pro audio interface and mixer Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd generation audio interface 2 sets Audio-Technica ATH-M50 (with disposable headphone covers) Wolverine MovieMaker and Wolverine MovieMaker Pro Convert 8mm and Super 8 film reels into digital files. Equipment FAQ Conversion Limits Frequently Asked Questions The Libratory Our Equipment Have a box of old photos you've been meaning to scan? Interested in 3D printing? How about sound recording? You can do all of that and more at The Libratory, your place to explore, create, experiment, and digitize! Hours Monday - Thursday: 10 AM - 8 PM Friday: 9 AM - 4 PM Open first Saturday of each month 9 AM - 4 PM; closed the previous Friday The Libratory will follow Merrillville Branch's hours for holidays. Appointments required! You can make a one-on-one appointment, use our drop-off conversion service (material limits apply ), or send in a 3D print job any time. Just email lab@lcplin.org to get started. Media Format Material Type Max per Drop-Off Est Time Video VHS 3 tapes 2-3 weeks Video VHS-C 6 tapes 2-3 weeks Video Betamax 3 tapes 2-3 weeks Video Video8 6 tapes 2-3 weeks Video Hi8 6 tapes 2-3 weeks Video Digital8 6 tapes 2-3 weeks Video 8mm Film - 3" 6 reels 1-2 weeks Video 8mm Film - 5" 4 reels 1-2 weeks Video 8mm Film - 7" 2 reels 1-2 weeks Video 8mm Film - 9" 1 reel 1-2 weeks Video Super8 Film - 3" 6 reels 1-2 weeks Video Super8 Film - 5" 4 reels 1-2 weeks Video Super8 Film - 7" 2 reels 1-2 weeks Video Super8 Film - 9" 1 reel 1-2 weeks Video DVD 2 discs 1-2 weeks Video MiniDVD 6 discs 1-2 weeks Still Images Photos & Film 1 shoebox 1-2 weeks Still Images 35mm Slides 1 carousel (140) 1-2 weeks Audio Cassettes 6 tapes 1-2 weeks Audio LP 4 LPs 1-2 weeks Material Conversion Drop-Off Limits

...and help children learn important early literacy skills - especially background knowledge and vocabulary! A Picture Book Walk helps develop your children's language and pre-reading skills. Have a conversation with your child around a book before you read it. Talk about the pictures keeping in mind what is needed to understand the story when it is read. A Picture Book Walk is not reading the book: it's talking about the pictures - getting to know the book together A Picture Book Walk works best with books that have a predictable sequence or story. When using this reading technique, speak in the language that is most comfortable for YOU! Take a Picture Book Walk... What to Do: Look at the cover. Point to and say name of author and title. Looking at the cover, ask your child what they think the book will be about. Without reading the words in the book, encourage your child to turn the pages one at a time. Point to a picture and ask "what" questions What do you see on this page? What is happening? What is this picture telling you? What do you think will happen? When you talk about the pictures Take turns talking Introduce new words; explain what they mean Add a bit more information to what your child says Rephrase what your child says adding more words or ideas Help your child make connections to past experiences and future events. Examples: When did you . . . ? How did you feel when. . . ? How would you feel if . . . ? Guide your child so they will understand the story What words might they need to know? What do they need to know to understand the story? Guidelines from: Saroj Ghoting, www.earlylit.net What Books? Many books are perfect for picture walks. Choose something you haven't read with your child before and make sure the pictures help tell the story. You might want to try Sylvester and the Magic Pebble by William Steig; Not a Box by Antoinette Portis; Snip Snap, What's That? by Mara Bergman; Too Many Toys by David Shannon; or I Went Walking by Sue Williams. Read more about this great way to share a book and teach early literacy skills: Taking a Picture Walk from Reading With Bean

"Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood." -Fred Rogers How Can Playing Develop Early Literacy Skills? Play is simply the best way for children to learn language, literacy, social, and other skills. It also nurtures creativity. Play helps children think symbolically (one thing can stand for another): a box becomes a car, a playmate is a firefighter, etc. This will help them understand that written words stand for real objects and experiences. Children develop thinking and oral language skills : as they play store or pretend to be animals, they talk about what they are doing. They are practicing putting their thoughts into words. When children make up stories for what they're doing (dramatic play) they learn narrative skills . For example, stories happen in an order: first, next, last. Make-believe allows children to act out real situations, work through worries and fears, and solve problems using their imaginations. Play builds self-confidence and imparts a sense of accomplishment in children. This motivates them to try new experiences and not give up when things are difficult. PlayingTeaches Early Literacy What Kind of Play? You are your child's first and favorite playmate! Your child learns something new through each interaction with you. How children play will change as they grow . It is normal for babies and young toddlers to play alongside rather than with each other, for example. Check out The Development of Play Skills from Birth to 3 to learn more about the typical development of play Let them lead : give your child the freedom they need to explore items and do activities in their own way, at their own pace. Show them one way to interact with a toy but allow them to find other ways too. Respond to their signals : paying attention to your child's expressions and gestures will help you know when you need to change activities or offer assistance. You want to provide just enough help so they don't get frustrated, which will motivate them to keep trying. Play it again : Repeating the same game or activity over and over again may bore you, but your child is practicing in order to gain mastery of new skills. Encourage them in their efforts to do it "All by myself!" Adapt to meet their needs : Giving your child a place to play in that is safe to explore will ensure fewer "No"s and more smiles. Pay attention to their cues – some children like lots of sensory stimulation, and others may want to focus on one thing at a time. Remember that the best kind of play is often unstructured . Don't pressure yourself or your child; simply enjoy your time together. Putting it Into Action Here are several examples of using Play to help build early literacy skills Play matching and sorting games! As children notice what is alike or different, they will be prepared to understand the distinctions between letters. Play with blocks – it builds motor, math, and science skills by providing opportunities for sorting, categorizing, building, and knocking down. Use puppets or other props for dramatic play. Acting out the story of a favorite book builds narrative skills. Involve all their senses: Go on a scavenger hunt for items of different colors, different textures, etc. This kind of sensory play will expand your child's knowledge of their world as you talk about what they're exploring. Add print to pretend play: suggest that your child write prescriptions if they're playing doctor, menus for a restaurant, prices for a store, etc. Sources Saroj Ghoting Every Child Ready to Read 2nd Edition The Power of Play in Child Development The Development of Play Skills from Birth to 3

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."