St. John Branch of the Lake County Public Library

Tween Geometric Canvas Art: Ages 10-13

Sat, Mar 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

St. John - Large Meeting Room

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

Registration is now closed

Sat, Mar 25, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

Tweens, ages 10 to 13, will create their own geometric canvas art with acrylic paint. Registration is required.

Registration is now closed

Virtual Family Storytime

Mon, Mar 27, 11:00am - 11:20am

Lake Station-New Chicago - Lake Station Zoom Room

This is a virtual storytime for children, ages 2-6, and their caregivers.

Mon, Mar 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Merrillville - Small Group Room #2

Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.

The Children's Blizzard by Melanie Benjamin

Mon, Mar 27, 1:00pm - 1:20pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room

Storytime for kids 4-6 years old, featuring stories, music and take home craft, that help develop early literacy skills. Must register.

This event is full

Mon, Mar 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

Based on actual oral histories of survivors, the novel follows the stories of Raina and Gerda Olsen, two sisters, both schoolteachers who are affected differently by these events.

Teen Advisory Board & Game Night

Mon, Mar 27, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

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

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

Mon, Mar 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Munster - Children's Program Room

Children (completed grades K-5) may free build with the library's LEGO® blocks or build a 'challenge' project. Constructions will be displayed in the library until the next LEGO® Club meeting.

This event is full

Canceled

Mon, Mar 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dyer-Schererville

In this program children (completed grades K-5) may free build with the library's LEGO® blocks or build a 'challenge' project. Leave your creations to be featured on the next month's flyer.

Tue, Mar 28, 10:30am - 10:50am

Merrillville - Children's Programming Room

Preschool-age children are invited to a 20-minute storytime session designed to foster pre-reading skills. Join us for books, music, and a take-home craft!

Tue, Mar 28, 10:30am - 10:50am

Munster - Children's Program Room

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.

This event is full

Paint'n Time

Tue, Mar 28, 10:30am - 1:30pm

Hobart - Children's Program Room

Bring your current painting projects/materials for an opportunity to chat and create!

Tue, Mar 28, 10:30am - 10:50am

Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room

In 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.

New Parent & Caregiver Meet Up

Tue, Mar 28, 10:30am - 10:50am

Highland - Children's Programming Room

In this program babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help develop early literacy skills.

This event is full

Coloring for Adults

Tue, Mar 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

Relax via this coloring for adults open session. Enjoy a warm cup of coffee or tea while getting creative with no pressure for perfection. Coloring materials provided. Ages 18 and over.

Tue, Mar 28, 11:00am - 11:30am

Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room

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

Tue, Mar 28, 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.

In the Land of Invisible Women by Qanta Ahmed - Fact or Fiction Book Club

Tue, Mar 28, 11:30am - 11:50am

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room

Storytime program featuring rhymes, books, music, and movement, designed to help with early literacy skills, for young children, birth - 23 months with an adult caregiver. Must register in advance.

Tue, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Highland - Meeting Room A

Join the Fact or Fiction Book Club in discussing "In the Land of Invisible Women" by Qanta Ahmed. Copies are available at the Highland Branch.

We Are Not Free by Traci Chee - Virtual Between the Lines Book Discussion

Tue, Mar 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Dyer-Schererville - Dyer-Schererville Zoom Room

The Between the Lines Book Club reads "We Are Not Free" by Traci Chee. Books for this Zoom discussion can be picked up at the Dyer-Schererville branch a month prior to the event.

Teen: Adventurers Wanted! - Tabletop Role Playing Games

Tue, Mar 28, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A

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

Calumet Astronomical Society

Tue, Mar 28, 7:00pm - 8:15pm

Munster - Large Meeting Room

Come learn about the universe during the Calumet Astronomical Society meeting!

Off the Hook

Wed, Mar 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

St. John - Large Meeting Room

Do you enjoy crafting? Do you wish you had friendly people to work with on those crafts? Bring your current project and enjoy the company every Wednesday! All crafts are welcome.

Crochet @ Your Library

Wed, Mar 29, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Cedar Lake - 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!

Pajama Storytime

Wed, Mar 29, 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!

Teen Game Time

Wed, Mar 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

Teens ages 12 to 18 will play video games on the Nintendo Switch. We will have games available for the group to play. Please register.

Minute to Win It Challenges: (Grades K-5)

Wed, Mar 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Munster - Large Meeting Room

Kids in grades Kindergarten through 5th grade will test their skill & luck with some silly challenges, such as cup stacking and pencil bouncing.

All Ability: Gaming & Coloring

Wed, Mar 29, 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.

Preparing Your Trees for Spring and Drought Recovery - Highland Tree Board

Wed, Mar 29, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Highland - Meeting Room A

The meeting will be presented by a licensed arborist and following the presentation there will be a question and answer period regarding tree care.

Thu, Mar 30, 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.

We Are Not Free by Traci Chee - Between the Lines Book Discussion

Thu, Mar 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Merrillville - Small Group Room #2

Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.

This event is full

Thu, Mar 30, 11:15am - 12:30pm

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

The Between the Lines Book Club reads "We Are Not Free" by Traci Chee. Books for this discussion can be picked up at the Dyer-Schererville branch a month prior to the event.

Genealogy Class: Beginner Genealogy

Thu, Mar 30, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room A

In Person Only Learn the basic concepts to start your family tree and research. This includes where do I start, what records do I need and how do I put everything together.

Tween Green Screen: Ages 10 to 13

Thu, Mar 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Merrillville - Small Group Room #2

Family Storytime

Sat, Apr 01, 10:00am - 10:30am

St. John - Children's Program Room

This is a 30 minute storytime program for children ages Birth - 6 and their family. We will read books, sing songs, and take home a craft!

Stitch'n Time

Sat, Apr 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 happy to instruct on crochet as needed.

Sat, Apr 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

Tweens, ages 10 to 13, will learn to use the library's green screen. Please register.

International Film: Dead Pigs

Mon, Apr 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Merrillville - Small Group Room #2

Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.

Mon, Apr 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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

International Film Series. Adults only. Mandarin with English subtitles. 122 Minutes. Registration required.

Uncharted

Mon, Apr 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

Treasure hunter Victor "Sully" Sullivan recruits street-smart Nathan Drake to help him recover a 500-year-old lost fortune amassed by explorer Ferdinand Magellan. PG-13 1h56min

The Truman Show (1998) - Movie Monday

Mon, Apr 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Highland - Meeting Room A

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

Teen NWI Chess Club

Mon, Apr 03, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

Teens in 6th-12th grades are invited to join the NWI Chess Club. Please register and bring your own board.

Teen Advisory Board

Mon, Apr 03, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

St. John - Large Meeting Room

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

Teen Advisory Board

Mon, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Munster - Large Meeting Room,Munster Zoom Room

Teens get volunteer hours! Help plan programs and projects at the library. Interested teens 11 - 17 can attend. Zoom available. Registration Required. Programs subject to change.

Teen Anime Club

Mon, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room

Are you a fan of anime or manga? If so, come to our monthly Teen Anime Club to find new anime to watch. We watch 3-4 episodes of your choosing each month. Ages 12-18.

Teen Poetry Night

Mon, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

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

Celebrate National Poetry Month! Join us as we create blackout poetry using book pages and found poetry bookmarks using magazines. All supplies provided. Ages 12-18.

Teen Advisory Board

Mon, Apr 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Highland - Meeting Room A

For this program teens are invited to help the Highland branch create projects and programs that you would like to attend. Snacks will be provided. Ages 12 – 18. Please register.

Tue, Apr 04, 10:15am - 11:15am

St. John - Children's Program Room

A 30 minute program for children, ages 4-6 and their caregiver(s). We will read books, sing songs, and take home a craft!

Travel Film: Holland

Tue, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:30am

St. John - Large Meeting Room

Join us for this month's travel film about Holland. Runtime: 52mins. Please register.

Tue, Apr 04, 10:30am - 10:50am

Merrillville - Children's Programming Room

Children ages 2-3 and their caregivers are invited to a 20-minute storytime session. Join us for books, music, and a take-home craft, all designed to foster pre-reading skills.

Tue, Apr 04, 10:30am - 11:00am

Munster - Large Meeting Room

In 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.

This event is full

Tue, Apr 04, 10:30am - 10:50am

Highland - Children's Programming Room

This is a storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, and music that teach early literacy skills. Make sure to grab a take home craft as well! .

This event is full

Tue, Apr 04, 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.

Tue, Apr 04, 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.

Eat Smart, Live Strong: For Seniors - Presented by Purdue University Extension

Tue, Apr 04, 11:30am - 11:50am

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room

A storytime program for toddlers and their adult caregivers. Attendees will enjoy a storytime with books, rhymes, music, and a craft. Registration Required.

Tue, Apr 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room

This program teaches seniors (60+) how to make changes to improve health, reduce stress & increase physical fitness. Classes include trying delicious recipes & learning new exercises to do at home.

Spring Fest!

Tue, Apr 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Merrillville - Children's Programming Room

All ages of children and teens are welcome to drop by any time during this 2-hour open-house event to make crafts, play games, and use our green screen. A family movie will be shown as well.

Yoga & Breathing

Tue, Apr 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Munster - Large Meeting Room

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.

Create Your Own Greeting Card

Wed, Apr 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room B

The Basement Bunch with Debbie Rodriguez will be hosting a series of classes on how to make greeting cards. This class costs $15.00 dollars to attend and includes all necessary materials.

Off the Hook

Wed, Apr 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! All crafts are welcome.

Crochet @ Your Library

Wed, Apr 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!

Create Your Own Greeting Card

Wed, Apr 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Hobart - Children's Program Room

Children (completed grades K-5) may free build with the library's LEGO® blocks or build a 'challenge' project. Constructions will be displayed in the library until the next LEGO® Club meeting.

Teen Game Time

Wed, Apr 05, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

Teens ages 12 to 18 will play video games on the Nintendo Switch. We will have games available for the group to play. Please register.

Wed, Apr 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room B

The Basement Bunch with Debbie Rodriguez will be hosting a series of classes on how to make greeting cards. This class costs $15.00 dollars to attend and includes all necessary materials.

Teen Advisory Board - Teen Drawing

Wed, Apr 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hobart - Programming Room

Join us and earn volunteer hours while helping plan teen programming and services. For grades 6-12. Bring your art supplies and draw whatever you like during the discussion!

Family Storytime: Pirates!

Wed, Apr 05, 6:00pm - 6:30pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room

This is a pirate themed storytime for children, ages 2-6, and their caregivers.

All Ability: Dream Catcher Craft

Wed, Apr 05, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Highland - Meeting Room A

This month we will be making Dream catchers from Popsicle sticks! Space is limited. Registration is required for all attendees.

Pajama Storytime

Wed, Apr 05, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Munster - Children's Program Room

Come in your PJs and join us for bedtime stories and lullabies!

Thu, Apr 06, 10:15am - 10:45am

St. John - Large Meeting Room

A 30 minute storytime for children ages Birth-24 months, with their caregiver(s). We will sing songs, read books, bounce, wiggle, and move!

This event is full

Thu, Apr 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, Apr 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 in this twice-monthly club.

Thu, Apr 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.

Thu, Apr 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. Don't forget to pick up a take home craft at the circ desk as well!

Homeschool Hangout (Grades K-6)

Thu, Apr 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

Hobart - Children's Program Room

This is a storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a take home craft, that teach early literacy skills. Please register all attending.

Thu, Apr 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room

Homeschool students are invited to join us for a unique art or STEM program.

Thu, Apr 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Merrillville - Small Group Room #2

Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.

Thu, Apr 06, 11:15am - 11:45am

St. John - Large Meeting Room

A 30 minute storytime for children ages Birth-24 months, with their caregiver(s). We will sing songs, read books, bounce, wiggle, and move!

What Happened to the Bennetts by Lisa Scottoline - Once Upon a Crime Mystery Book Club

Thu, Apr 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.

This event is full

Library Social Hour

Thu, Apr 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room B

If you are new to the area or a life-long resident, join us for coffee, activities and conversation every 1st Thursday of the month. Catch up with old friends and meet new ones!

Thu, Apr 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Highland - Meeting Room A

Join the discussion of "What Happened to the Bennetts", which is our Once Upon a Crime Mystery Book Club selection for April 2023. Pick up a copy at the Highland Branch.

Bridge Building Challenge: Ages 6-11

Thu, Apr 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.

Thu, Apr 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Highland - Children's Programming Room

In this program children, ages 6-11, will make bridges out of different materials. Can your bridge hold 100 pennies?

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

Thu, Apr 06, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Merrillville - Children's Programming Room

Join us on our journey: Heroes of Sol'an, 5th edition family friendly Dungeons and Dragons campaign for preteens. New players welcome.

Building Blocks to Literacy

Thu, Apr 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Munster Branch - Children's Area

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

Keep Me In Stitches

Sat, Apr 08, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room B

Interested in any of the needle arts including knit, crochet, cross-stitch, and more? Join us for an opportunity to chat and create. Please bring your own projects.

Acrylic Painting (FEE)

Sat, Apr 08, 10:00am - 1:00pm

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

Join us and 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.

Sat, Apr 08, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Merrillville - Children's Programming Room

Kids ages 6 months through 3 years old and their caregivers will enjoy interacting at various block play stations. Registration for all children & adults attending is required.

This event is full

Reading to the Dogs - Love on a Leash

Sat, Apr 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Highland - Children's Programming Room

In this program participants will get the opportunity to read to a therapy dog. Ages 6-11. Registration is required.

Teen Movie - Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings

Sat, Apr 08, 2:00pm - 4:15pm

Hobart - Children's Program Room

Join us for a showing of Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings. Popcorn and lemonade will be provided. Must register! Ages 12-17. Rated PG-13. Runtime: 2 hours and 12 minutes.

AARP Safe Driver Classroom Course (FEE)

Mon, Apr 10, 11:00am - 3:00pm

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

Learn defensive driving techniques, safety strategies, new traffic laws and rules of the road. $20 for AARP members; $25 for non-members. To register, call Jeanette Pike of AARP at 219-949-6307.

When the Stars Go Dark by Paula McLain

Mon, Apr 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Merrillville - Small Group Room #2

Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.

Mon, Apr 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

Discuss this atmospheric novel of intertwined fate and heart-wrenching suspense.

Mon, Apr 10, 1:00pm - 1:20pm

Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room

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

Registration opens Monday, March 27 2023 at 9:00am

Pajama Storytime: Ages 2-6

Mon, Apr 10, 1:00pm - 1:20pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room

This is a storytime for kids 4-6 years old, featuring stories, music and take home craft, that help develop early literacy skills. Must register.

LEGO® Club (Grades K-6)

Mon, Apr 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Merrillville

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

Mon, Apr 10, 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!

Adults Get Crafty: Decoupage

Mon, Apr 10, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Hobart - Children's Program Room

Join us as we practice using decoupage to create a decorative piece. Please register!

Arts and Crafts: DIY Paper Roll Phone Holder

Mon, Apr 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room

Join us and learn how to create your own mobile phone holder using paper rolls. Registration is required. Supplies for 2 different holder designs will be provided.

Tue, Apr 11, 10:15am - 10:45am

St. John - Large Meeting Room

A 30 minute program for toddlers, ages 2-3 with their caregiver(s). We will read books, sing songs, and take home a craft!

Tue, Apr 11, 10:30am - 10:50am

Merrillville - Children's Programming Room

Preschool-age children are invited to a 20-minute storytime session designed to foster pre-reading skills. Join us for books, music, and a take-home craft!

Tue, Apr 11, 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.

Registration opens Monday, March 27 2023 at 9:00am

Tue, Apr 11, 10:30am - 10:50am

Munster - Children's Program Room

This is a storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a take home craft, that teach early literacy skills. Please register all attending.

This event is full

Paint'n Time

Tue, Apr 11, 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!

AARP Smart Driving Course (FEE)

Tue, Apr 11, 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.

Tue, Apr 11, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

Learn defensive driving techniques, safety strategies, new traffic laws and rules of the road. $20 for AARP members; $25 for non-members. To register, call Jeanette Pike of AARP at 219-949-6307.

Tue, Apr 11, 11:15am - 11:45am

St. John - Large Meeting Room

A 30 minute program for toddlers, ages 2-3 with their caregiver(s). We will read books, sing songs, and take home a craft!

Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months

Tue, Apr 11, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Cedar Lake - Children's Programming Room

This is a storytime program for babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.

Tue, Apr 11, 11:30am - 11:50am

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room

This is a 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.

Lightning Strike by William Kent - Circle of Readers Book Discussion

Tue, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room D

LIGHTNING STRIKE by William Kent Krueger will be discussed.

Friends of LCPL Meeting

Tue, Apr 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Merrillville - Staff Meeting Room

The Friends of the Library will hold their annual meeting.

Eat Smart, Live Strong: for Seniors - Presented by Purdue University Extension

Tue, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room

This program teaches seniors (60+) how to make changes to improve health, reduce stress & increase physical fitness. Classes include trying delicious recipes & learning new exercises to do at home.

Tue, Apr 11, 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 stories, fingerplays, and songs that teach early literacy skills.

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

Tue, Apr 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Highland - Children's Programming Room

In this program children (grades K-5) may free build with the library's LEGO® blocks or build a 'challenge' project. Constructions will be displayed in the library until the next LEGO® Club meeting.

Tue, Apr 11, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room D

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

Great Decisions - Foreign Policy Discussions

Tue, Apr 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Munster - Large Meeting Room

During this program we'll watch a video produced by the Foreign Policy Association about foreign policy issues and discuss what we've learned. No experience is necessary - the goal is simply to learn!

Book Signing with Author Alex Mar - "Seventy Times Seven" - Sponsored by the Friends of the Lake County Public Library

Tue, Apr 11, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Merrillville Public Library - Acheff Gallery

Join author Alex Mar as she talks about her research and work in writing "Seventy Time Seven: A True Story of Murder and Mercy" about a Gary, IN homicide in the 1980s. Books available for purchase.

Canceled

Wed, Apr 12, 1:30pm - 1:50pm

Munster

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

Thu, Apr 13, 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.

Teen Gaming and LEGO® Night

Thu, Apr 13, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Merrillville - Small Group Room #2

Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.

Thu, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Munster - Large Meeting Room

Teens and tweens (11-17 years old), are invited to play Nintendo Switch games, board games or build with LEGO®s at the library. Snacks will be provided. Please register.

Beyond the Sun: Cyanotype Art Demonstration - Co-sponsored with Diversified Arts Visionaries

Fri, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:00am

Hobart - Children's Program Room

In 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.

Speedcubing Club

Fri, Apr 14, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Hobart - Children's Program Room

Join us as we speed solve Rubik's Cube puzzles. All skill levels are welcome. Rubik's Cubes are supplied.

Please contact the library to register for this event.

Sat, Apr 15, 10:00am - 11:00am

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

An artist's photography negatives become brilliant blue works of art with LED lights and cyanotype. Watch the process and learn how to DIY cyanotype art using the sun and your own materials at home.

Foundation's 21st Annual Literary Tea (Paid Event)

Sat, Apr 15, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dyer-Schererville Branch - Children's Area

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

Registration opens Monday, March 27 2023 at 9:00am

Sat, Apr 15, 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room A

Join us for an afternoon of tea, dessert, and speaker Cory Goodrich. This event is $35 per person and reservations must be made by April 3rd with payment. For more information, ext. 315.

Craft and Chat

Sat, Apr 15, 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.

Citizenship Class

Mon, Apr 17, 10:30am - 11:30am

Merrillville - Meeting Room C

This class will help prepare adults to pass the USCIS test.

Mon, Apr 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Merrillville - Small Group Room #2

Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.

Mon, Apr 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

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.

All Ability: Paper Umbrellas

Mon, Apr 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room

In this program children (grades K-5) may free build with the library's LEGO® blocks or build a 'challenge' project.

Mon, Apr 17, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

April showers give way to May flowers-we'll create cute umbrellas to brighten those cloudy days! Registration is required.

Teen Book Tea - Teen Book Discussion Group

Mon, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Munster - Large Meeting Room,Munster Zoom Room

Teens let's spill about books! Each month we'll read and and talk about a different book. Topics & genres will vary. Pick-up books @ Munster Branch. Any questions? Contact Melissa @219-836-8450.

Teen Craft: Shakespearean Masks

Mon, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

St. John - Large Meeting Room

Join us in celebrating The Bard's Birthday! Learn about masks worn by actors in Elizabethan times and decorate one of your own to take home. Light refreshments will be served. Registration required.

Teen Game On

Mon, Apr 17, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Highland - Meeting Room A

A selection of board and card games will be provided for you and fellow teens to play. A Nintendo Switch will be available with multiple games. Registration are required. Ages 12 - 18

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Mon, Apr 17, 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.

Tue, Apr 18, 10:15am - 11:15am

St. John - Children's Program Room

A 30 minute program for children, ages 4-6 and their caregiver(s). We will read books, sing songs, and take home a craft!

Tue, Apr 18, 10:30am - 10:50am

Merrillville - Children's Programming Room

Children ages 2-3 and their caregivers are invited to a 20-minute storytime session. Join us for books, music, and a take-home craft, all designed to foster pre-reading skills.

Tue, Apr 18, 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.

Registration opens Monday, March 27 2023 at 9:00am

Tue, Apr 18, 10:30am - 11:00am

Munster - Large Meeting Room

In 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.

This event is full

The Great Gatsby (2013) - Monthly Movie

Tue, Apr 18, 10:30am - 10:50am

Highland - Children's Programming Room

This is a storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, and music that teach early literacy skills. Make sure to grab a take home craft as well! .

This event is full

Tue, Apr 18, 11:00am - 1:30pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room

Monthly Movie at LSNC. 142 min.Rated PG-13. Starring Leonardo Dicaprio, Tobey Maguire, Carey Mulligan and directed by Baz Luhrmann (of Elvis and Moulin Rouge)

World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil - Hobart Book Chat

Tue, Apr 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Hobart - Children's Program Room,Hobart Zoom Room

Our April 2023 book chat title is World of Wonders by Aimee Nezhukumatathil. Pick up a copy at the Hobart branch to chat virtually or in person! Contact hobart@lcplin.org for more details.

Tue, Apr 18, 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.

Teen & Tween Minecraft Hour

Tue, Apr 18, 11:30am - 11:50am

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room

A storytime program for toddlers and their adult caregivers. Attendees will enjoy a storytime with books, rhymes, music, and a craft. Registration Required.

Tue, Apr 18, 3:30pm - 5:00pm

Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A

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

Eat Smart, Live Strong: For Seniors - Presented by Purdue University Extension

Tue, Apr 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room

This program teaches seniors (60+) how to make changes to improve health, reduce stress & increase physical fitness. Classes include trying delicious recipes & learning new exercises to do at home.

Great Decisions - Foreign Policy Discussions

Tue, Apr 18, 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.

Canceled

Tue, Apr 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Munster

Teen Artful Tuesdays

Tue, Apr 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room B

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

Dynamic Container Gardens

Tue, Apr 18, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

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

Lynn Barbee, a Lake County Master Gardener, demonstrates how to design, plant, and maintain container gardens for year-round interest.

Citizenship Class

Wed, Apr 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Merrillville - Meeting Room C

This class with help adults prepare to take the USCIS Citizenship test.

Off the Hook

Wed, Apr 19, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

St. John - Large Meeting Room

Do you enjoy crafting? Do you wish you had friendly people to work with on those crafts? Bring your current project and enjoy the company every Wednesday! All crafts are welcome.

The Final Revival of Opal and Nev by Dawnie Walton

Wed, Apr 19, 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.

Kids' Game Night

Wed, Apr 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

St. John - Children's Program Room

Children in grades K-6 are welcome to drop-in and play an assortment of video games and board games.

Crochet @ Your Library

Wed, Apr 19, 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!

Wed, Apr 19, 5:30pm - 6:45pm

St. John - Children's Program Room

Join the Page Turners as we discuss "The Final Revival of Opal and Nev" by Dawnie Walton. Books will be available at the St. John Branch circulation desk.

Teen Rainbow Club - LGBTQ+ Teens & Allies Support and Discussion Group

Wed, Apr 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Highland - Children's Programming Room

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

Wed, Apr 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Munster - Large Meeting Room

We are proud to be hosting a monthly social & networking time, providing support, education, & social space for LGBTQ+ teens & their allies. Discussion, resources and activities. Please Register.

Feature Film: Night of the Living Dead (1968)

Wed, Apr 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room A

A screening of director George A. Romero's critically-acclaimed horror classic, accompanied by a presentation on the history of zombies in popular culture.

LEGO® Night

Wed, Apr 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room

In this program, children and their families are invited to create and play with LEGO® toys. Finished creations will be displayed in the library for the rest of the month!

Tween: Minecraft Pi

Wed, Apr 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hobart - Children's Program Room

Tweens and teens ages 8-15 can join us to try Minecraft Pi. Play by yourself or with others.

One Two Three by Laurie Frankel

Wed, Apr 19, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A

Join us for a discussion of One Two Three by Laurie Frankel.

Thu, Apr 20, 10:15am - 10:45am

St. John - Large Meeting Room

A 30 minute storytime for children ages Birth-24 months, with their caregiver(s). We will sing songs, read books, bounce, wiggle, and move!

This event is full

It Happened One Night - Classic Film

Thu, Apr 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

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

Thu, Apr 20, 10:30am - 12:30pm

St. John - Children's Program Room

Join us for this month's classic film It Happened One Night directed by Frank Capra. Runtime: 1hr 40 mins. Light refreshments will be served. Please register.

Crafters' Gathering

Thu, Apr 20, 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 in this twice-monthly club.

Thu, Apr 20, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room

For this storytime babies and toddlers will participate in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music activities designed to enhance important pre-literacy skills.

Thu, Apr 20, 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. Don't forget to pick up a take home craft at the circ desk as well!

One-On-One Tech Help

Thu, Apr 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Highland - Meeting Room A

Thu, Apr 20, 11:00am - 11:30am

Hobart - Children's Program Room

This is a storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a take home craft, that teach early literacy skills. Please register all attending.

Thu, Apr 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Merrillville - Small Group Room #2

Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.

Thu, Apr 20, 11:15am - 11:45am

St. John - Large Meeting Room

A 30 minute storytime for children ages Birth-24 months, with their caregiver(s). We will sing songs, read books, bounce, wiggle, and move!

Thu, Apr 20, 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.

This event is full

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Thu, Apr 20, 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.

Slime! (Grades K-6)

Thu, Apr 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Merrillville - Children's Programming Room

Is it sticky? Gooey? Drippy? It must be slime! Children from Kindergarten through sixth grade are welcome to come into the library and make different kinds of slime. Please register.

Yoga & Breathing

Thu, Apr 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Munster - Large Meeting Room

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.

Thu, Apr 20, 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.

Put the Unity in Community - Be a part of the Tiny Art Showcase for the Summer!

Sat, Apr 22, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room A

In honor of our summer reading theme "All Together Now" we encourage families to create an original art piece on a 6x6 canvas to be displayed all summer.

National Library Week Raffle - April 24th-29th

Sat, Apr 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm

St. John - Large Meeting Room

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

Mon, Apr 24, 10:00am - 5:00pm

Dyer-Schererville - Circulation

Celebrate National Library Week by visiting the branch April 24th-April 29th and entering to win a bag of library goodies. One entry per visit, per person. Winners will be notified on May 1.

AARP Driver Safety Class

Mon, Apr 24, 10:30am - 3:30pm

Munster - Large Meeting Room

Join this program to learn defensive driving techniques, proven safety strategies, and new traffic laws and rules of the road. Call the instructor, Jeanette Pike, to register at 219-949-6307.

Mon, Apr 24, 10:30am - 10:50am

Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room

In 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.

Registration opens Monday, March 27 2023 at 9:00am

Citizenship Class

Mon, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Merrillville - Meeting Room C

This class will help prepare adults to pass the USCIS test.

The Kitchen Front by Jennifer Ryan

Mon, Apr 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Merrillville - Small Group Room #2

Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.

Mon, Apr 24, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

A story of four women, each with different challenges and circumstances, all competing against one another for a job on the wartime radio.

I Want to be Stress Free! DIY Stress Ball

Mon, Apr 24, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Merrillville - Children's Programming Room

In celebration of stress awareness month, join us as we make our own stress balls and sit together to figure out ways to de-stress.

Virtual Family Storytime - National Library Week

Mon, Apr 24, 5:30pm - 6:15pm

Cedar Lake - Cedar Lake Zoom Room

Preschool children ages 2-6 and their caregivers are invited to participate in a family story time via Zoom. Please register with an email to take part.

Teen Advisory Board & Game Night

Mon, Apr 24, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

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

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

Teen Anime Club

Mon, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Munster - Large Meeting Room

Calling all teen Anime and Manga fans! Come out and join other Anime fans as we watch a couple Anime episodes, do a fun activity and have snacks.