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Creative Writing for Teens

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
MN-Study Cafe at Main Library
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Brave the page and join other aspiring writers! Complete activities from the NaNoWriMo Young Writers Program that will teach you how to create awesome characters, build plots and s...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Study Cafe
Age Group: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Brave the page and join other aspiring writers! Complete activities from the NaNoWriMo Young Writers Program that will teach you how to create awesome characters, build plots and subplots, and spark story ideas. 

Learn It! Tinkering in Tinkercad

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Have you always wondered how files are made for the 3D printer, Resin 3D printer, or the CNC machines? Come to this class to learn how to create a free account in Tinkercad and the...

Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Have you always wondered how files are made for the 3D printer, Resin 3D printer, or the CNC machines? Come to this class to learn how to create a free account in Tinkercad and then learn the basics of how to create your own 3D model.

Independence Day

All Day
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online
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Branches:
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online

D2B - Design to Build Camp: Squirrel House Edition

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Learn to design and then build a usable squirrel house! Design will include hand sketch and the use of design software. Proof of concept will be completed through the developm...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Maker, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn to design and then build a usable squirrel house! Design will include hand sketch and the use of design software. Proof of concept will be completed through the development of a prototype followed by the actual build.

Disclaimer(s)

Exchange Safety

During this class, you will work with machinery and a variety of tools. Closed toe shoes are required. Avoid wearing baggy clothing or dangling jewelry, and tie back long hair.

If you have any questions, contact the LPCPL Exchange at 219-344-5895.
 

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

D2B - Design to Build Camp: Squirrel House Edition

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Learn to design and then build a usable squirrel house! Design will include hand sketch and the use of design software. Proof of concept will be completed through the developm...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Maker, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn to design and then build a usable squirrel house! Design will include hand sketch and the use of design software. Proof of concept will be completed through the development of a prototype followed by the actual build.

Disclaimer(s)

Exchange Safety

During this class, you will work with machinery and a variety of tools. Closed toe shoes are required. Avoid wearing baggy clothing or dangling jewelry, and tie back long hair.

If you have any questions, contact the LPCPL Exchange at 219-344-5895.
 

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

D2B - Design to Build Camp: Squirrel House Edition

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Learn to design and then build a usable squirrel house! Design will include hand sketch and the use of design software. Proof of concept will be completed through the developm...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Maker, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn to design and then build a usable squirrel house! Design will include hand sketch and the use of design software. Proof of concept will be completed through the development of a prototype followed by the actual build.

Disclaimer(s)

Exchange Safety

During this class, you will work with machinery and a variety of tools. Closed toe shoes are required. Avoid wearing baggy clothing or dangling jewelry, and tie back long hair.

If you have any questions, contact the LPCPL Exchange at 219-344-5895.
 

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

D2B - Design to Build Camp: Squirrel House Edition

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Learn to design and then build a usable squirrel house! Design will include hand sketch and the use of design software. Proof of concept will be completed through the developm...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Maker, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn to design and then build a usable squirrel house! Design will include hand sketch and the use of design software. Proof of concept will be completed through the development of a prototype followed by the actual build.

Disclaimer(s)

Exchange Safety

During this class, you will work with machinery and a variety of tools. Closed toe shoes are required. Avoid wearing baggy clothing or dangling jewelry, and tie back long hair.

If you have any questions, contact the LPCPL Exchange at 219-344-5895.
 

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

D2B - Design to Build Camp: Squirrel House Edition

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Learn to design and then build a usable squirrel house! Design will include hand sketch and the use of design software. Proof of concept will be completed through the developm...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Maker, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn to design and then build a usable squirrel house! Design will include hand sketch and the use of design software. Proof of concept will be completed through the development of a prototype followed by the actual build.

Disclaimer(s)

Exchange Safety

During this class, you will work with machinery and a variety of tools. Closed toe shoes are required. Avoid wearing baggy clothing or dangling jewelry, and tie back long hair.

If you have any questions, contact the LPCPL Exchange at 219-344-5895.
 

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Cybersecurity Camp

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us for five days of hands-on labs & game play activities, & learn about the cybersecurity and IT world! Topics include phishing, ethical hacking, computer language for...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Maker, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Join us for five days of hands-on labs & game play activities, & learn about the cybersecurity and IT world! Topics include phishing, ethical hacking, computer language for coding, programming, and networking, and more.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Cybersecurity Camp

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us for five days of hands-on labs & game play activities, & learn about the cybersecurity and IT world! Topics include phishing, ethical hacking, computer language for...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Maker, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Join us for five days of hands-on labs & game play activities, & learn about the cybersecurity and IT world! Topics include phishing, ethical hacking, computer language for coding, programming, and networking, and more.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

VirtualAuthor-ElizabethAcevedo

Summer Author Series Viewing Party - Elizabeth Acevedo

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 12:45pm - 2:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo! In this exciting author conversation and Q&A, Acevedo will provide a short reading from her National B...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo!

VirtualAuthor-ElizabethAcevedo

Summer Author Series Viewing Party - Elizabeth Acevedo

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 12:45pm - 2:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo! In this exciting author conversation and Q&A, Acevedo will provide a short reading from her National B...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo!

VirtualAuthor-ElizabethAcevedo

Summer Author Series Viewing Party - Elizabeth Acevedo

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 12:45pm - 2:00pm
FL-Meeting Room at Fish Lake Branch
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo! In this exciting author conversation and Q&A, Acevedo will provide a short reading from her National B...

Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo!

VirtualAuthor-ElizabethAcevedo

Summer Author Series Viewing Party - Elizabeth Acevedo

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Kingsford Heights Branch
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo! In this exciting author conversation and Q&A, Acevedo will provide a short reading from her National B...

Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo!

VirtualAuthor-ElizabethAcevedo

Summer Author Series Viewing Party - Elizabeth Acevedo

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 12:45pm - 2:00pm
RP-Meeting Room at Rolling Prairie Branch
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo! In this exciting author conversation and Q&A, Acevedo will provide a short reading from her National B...

Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo!

VirtualAuthor-ElizabethAcevedo

Summer Author Series Viewing Party - Elizabeth Acevedo

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 12:45pm - 2:00pm
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills Branch
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo! In this exciting author conversation and Q&A, Acevedo will provide a short reading from her National B...

Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo!

Cybersecurity Camp

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us for five days of hands-on labs & game play activities, & learn about the cybersecurity and IT world! Topics include phishing, ethical hacking, computer language for...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Maker, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Join us for five days of hands-on labs & game play activities, & learn about the cybersecurity and IT world! Topics include phishing, ethical hacking, computer language for coding, programming, and networking, and more.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Cybersecurity Camp

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us for five days of hands-on labs & game play activities, & learn about the cybersecurity and IT world! Topics include phishing, ethical hacking, computer language for...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Maker, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Join us for five days of hands-on labs & game play activities, & learn about the cybersecurity and IT world! Topics include phishing, ethical hacking, computer language for coding, programming, and networking, and more.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Cybersecurity Camp

Friday, July 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us for five days of hands-on labs & game play activities, & learn about the cybersecurity and IT world! Topics include phishing, ethical hacking, computer language for...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Maker, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Join us for five days of hands-on labs & game play activities, & learn about the cybersecurity and IT world! Topics include phishing, ethical hacking, computer language for coding, programming, and networking, and more.

Disclaimer(s)

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Make It! Creative Lathe Help Session

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

What's next on the lathe? So you’ve learned how to use the wood lathe, and now it’s time to try out some creative turning. Instructors will help you plan or start a project you’ve ...

Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

What's next on the lathe? So you’ve learned how to use the wood lathe, and now it’s time to try out some creative turning. Instructors will help you plan or start a project you’ve always wanted to try, or let you loose on a turning blank.

Disclaimer(s)

Exchange Safety

During this class, you will work with machinery and a variety of tools. Closed toe shoes are required. Avoid wearing baggy clothing or dangling jewelry, and tie back long hair.

If you have any questions, contact the LPCPL Exchange at 219-344-5895.
 

VirtualAuthor-DanSantat

Summer Author Series Viewing Party - Dan Santat

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 12:45pm - 2:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
6-11, Teen
Event Details:

Join this year’s winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, Dan Santat, as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their own stories through graphic novels. His ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 6-11, Teen
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join this year’s winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, Dan Santat, as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their own stories through graphic novels.

VirtualAuthor-DanSantat

Summer Author Series Viewing Party - Dan Santat

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 12:45pm - 2:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
6-11, Teen
Event Details:

Join this year’s winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, Dan Santat, as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their own stories through graphic novels. His ...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: 6-11, Teen
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join this year’s winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, Dan Santat, as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their own stories through graphic novels.

VirtualAuthor-DanSantat

Summer Author Series Viewing Party - Dan Santat

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 12:45pm - 2:00pm
FL-Meeting Room at Fish Lake Branch
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
6-11, Teen
Event Details:

Join this year’s winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, Dan Santat, as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their own stories through graphic novels. His ...

Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-Meeting Room
Age Group: 6-11, Teen
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join this year’s winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, Dan Santat, as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their own stories through graphic novels.

VirtualAuthor-DanSantat

Summer Author Series Viewing Party - Dan Santat

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 12:45pm - 2:00pm
HA-Meeting Room at Hanna Branch
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
6-11, Teen
Event Details:

Join this year’s winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, Dan Santat, as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their own stories through graphic novels. His ...

Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-Meeting Room
Age Group: 6-11, Teen
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join this year’s winner of the National Book Award for Young People's Literature, Dan Santat, as he inspires tweens and teens to tell their own stories through graphic novels.