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Play and Learn Ages 0-3

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
0-5
Storytime_Play and Learn - Ages 0-3:

Sing, move, dance, and rhyme with us during this interactive storytime!Babies and their grown-up are encouraged to engage and participate in a storytime structured around the Every...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime

Sing, move, dance, and rhyme with us during this interactive storytime!

Babies and their grown-up are encouraged to engage and participate in a storytime structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ curriculum! Classes incorporate books, technology, movement, and hands-on practice to engage children and adults in a fun, friendly environment.

Stroll Along the Avenues

Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
MN-Reading Wi-Fi Garden at Main Library
Program Description:
Local Interests
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn more about the historic homes located on Indiana and Michigan Avenues on this walking tour of the Historic District of La Porte. We'll meet in the Reading Wi-Fi Garden by the...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Reading Wi-Fi Garden
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Local Interests
Event Details:

Learn more about the historic homes located on Indiana and Michigan Avenues on this walking tour of the Historic District of La Porte. We'll meet in the Reading Wi-Fi Garden by the historic marker on Indiana Avenue.

Stories and More - Ages 3-5

Friday, May 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
0-5
Storytime_Stories and More - Ages 3-5:

Get ready for kindergarten with stories, songs, movement and more!Preparing for kindergarten begins long before preschool and kindergarten sign ups! Storytimes build the skills nee...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime

Get ready for kindergarten with stories, songs, movement and more!

Preparing for kindergarten begins long before preschool and kindergarten sign ups! Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at home. Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ Curriculum, storytime is a great way to have fun while working on reading skills, social skills, and motor skills.

Preserving Your Family Memories

Monday, May 13, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
MN-Study Cafe at Main Library
Program Description:
Technology
Event Details:

Digitizing your family photos and home movies keeps them safe for current and future generations to enjoy! At the Library, learn about how to best preserve your family memories wit...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Study Cafe
Program Description: Technology
Event Details:

Digitizing your family photos and home movies keeps them safe for current and future generations to enjoy!

Page Turners

Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Book Club:

Event Details:

Please join us for a lively discussion of this month's selection. Newcomers are always welcome! Our title for discussion is: The Rabbit Hutch by Tess Gunty Summary: "...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Please join us for a lively discussion of this month's selection. Newcomers are always welcome!

Play and Learn Ages 0-3

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
0-5
Storytime_Play and Learn - Ages 0-3:

Sing, move, dance, and rhyme with us during this interactive storytime!Babies and their grown-up are encouraged to engage and participate in a storytime structured around the Every...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime

Sing, move, dance, and rhyme with us during this interactive storytime!

Babies and their grown-up are encouraged to engage and participate in a storytime structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ curriculum! Classes incorporate books, technology, movement, and hands-on practice to engage children and adults in a fun, friendly environment.

La Porte County Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Description:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Everyone
Board Meeting_Monthly:

Public Meeting of the La Porte County Public Library Board of Trustees.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Board Meeting

Public Meeting of the La Porte County Public Library Board of Trustees.

Stories and More - Ages 3-5

Friday, May 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
0-5
Storytime_Stories and More - Ages 3-5:

Get ready for kindergarten with stories, songs, movement and more!Preparing for kindergarten begins long before preschool and kindergarten sign ups! Storytimes build the skills nee...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime

Get ready for kindergarten with stories, songs, movement and more!

Preparing for kindergarten begins long before preschool and kindergarten sign ups! Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at home. Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ Curriculum, storytime is a great way to have fun while working on reading skills, social skills, and motor skills.

Storytime for Adults

Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Description:
Presentation, Storytime
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for Grown-Up Storytime because why should the kiddos get to have all the fun? At Grown-Up Storytime we will read from short stories, excerpts from novels, maybe even some p...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Presentation, Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for Grown-Up Storytime because why should the kiddos get to have all the fun? At Grown-Up Storytime we will read from short stories, excerpts from novels, maybe even some poetry!

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.

Play and Learn Ages 0-3

Thursday, May 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
0-5
Storytime_Play and Learn - Ages 0-3:

Sing, move, dance, and rhyme with us during this interactive storytime!Babies and their grown-up are encouraged to engage and participate in a storytime structured around the Every...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime

Sing, move, dance, and rhyme with us during this interactive storytime!

Babies and their grown-up are encouraged to engage and participate in a storytime structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ curriculum! Classes incorporate books, technology, movement, and hands-on practice to engage children and adults in a fun, friendly environment.

Stories and More - Ages 3-5

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
0-5
Storytime_Stories and More - Ages 3-5:

Get ready for kindergarten with stories, songs, movement and more!Preparing for kindergarten begins long before preschool and kindergarten sign ups! Storytimes build the skills nee...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime

Get ready for kindergarten with stories, songs, movement and more!

Preparing for kindergarten begins long before preschool and kindergarten sign ups! Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at home. Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ Curriculum, storytime is a great way to have fun while working on reading skills, social skills, and motor skills.

Reading Trackers: What They Are and How to Use Them

Friday, May 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Description:
Presentation
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Book tracking is a great way to make sure you don't read the same book twice - well, on accident that is.  If you've ever wondered about sites like Goodreads, Beanstack, Th...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Presentation
Event Details:

Book tracking is a great way to make sure you don't read the same book twice - well, on accident that is. 

If you've ever wondered about sites like Goodreads, Beanstack, The Storygraph, and more, join us for this presentation.

Chair Yoga

Saturday, May 25, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Description:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for a hour of FREE chair yoga! In this hour, we will focus on breath and mindful movement while seated. There may be brief moments of standing with the ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Join us for a hour of FREE chair yoga! In this hour, we will focus on breath and mindful movement while seated.

Memorial Day

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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

Play and Learn Ages 0-3

Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
0-5
Storytime_Play and Learn - Ages 0-3:

Sing, move, dance, and rhyme with us during this interactive storytime!Babies and their grown-up are encouraged to engage and participate in a storytime structured around the Every...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime

Sing, move, dance, and rhyme with us during this interactive storytime!

Babies and their grown-up are encouraged to engage and participate in a storytime structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ curriculum! Classes incorporate books, technology, movement, and hands-on practice to engage children and adults in a fun, friendly environment.

Stories and More - Ages 3-5

Friday, May 31, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
0-5
Storytime_Stories and More - Ages 3-5:

Get ready for kindergarten with stories, songs, movement and more!Preparing for kindergarten begins long before preschool and kindergarten sign ups! Storytimes build the skills nee...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime

Get ready for kindergarten with stories, songs, movement and more!

Preparing for kindergarten begins long before preschool and kindergarten sign ups! Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at home. Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ Curriculum, storytime is a great way to have fun while working on reading skills, social skills, and motor skills.

Summer Reading Kickoff - Dino Day

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
MN-Reading Wi-Fi Garden at Main Library
Program Description:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Celebrate the start of summer reading at Dino Day! Sign up for the Summer Reading Program to get your very own mini, stuffed dinosaur reading buddy. Enjoy stories, crafts, and...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Reading Wi-Fi Garden
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Special Event
Event Details:

Celebrate the start of summer reading at Dino Day! Sign up for the Summer Reading Program to get your very own mini, stuffed dinosaur reading buddy. Enjoy stories, crafts, and a scavenger hunt.

Summer Reading Kickoff - Dino Day Movie

Saturday, June 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
MN-Study Cafe at Main Library
Program Description:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Need a break from all the fun at Dino Day? Relax in the quiet room and enjoy a dinosaur movie perfect for all ages.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Study Cafe
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Special Event
Event Details:

Need a break from all the fun at Dino Day? Relax in the quiet room and enjoy a dinosaur movie perfect for all ages.

Storytime Under the Stars

Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Storytime_Storytime Under the Stars:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs, and more for all ages! A favorite stuffed animal is welcome for this fun, evening event! Structured around the Every Ch...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs, and more for all ages! A favorite stuffed animal is welcome for this fun, evening event!

Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read Curriculum™, storytime is a great way to have fun while working on reading skills, social skills, and motor skills.

Creative Kids - Messy Science!

Wednesday, June 5, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Age Group:
6-11
Event Details:

Let your creative sparks fly! Creative Kids takes place the first Wednesday of each month and is an opportunity to cultivate your inner creativity while you learn a new craft or sk...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 6-11
Event Details:

Let your creative sparks fly! Creative Kids takes place the first Wednesday of each month and is an opportunity to cultivate your inner creativity while you learn a new craft or skill!

Play and Learn Ages 0-3

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
0-5
Storytime_Play and Learn - Ages 0-3:

Sing, move, dance, and rhyme with us during this interactive storytime!Babies and their grown-up are encouraged to engage and participate in a storytime structured around the Every...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime

Sing, move, dance, and rhyme with us during this interactive storytime!

Babies and their grown-up are encouraged to engage and participate in a storytime structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ curriculum! Classes incorporate books, technology, movement, and hands-on practice to engage children and adults in a fun, friendly environment.

Jim Gill's Sing-a-Thon of Celebrated Songs

Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MN-Reading Wi-Fi Garden at Main Library
Program Description:
Performance
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Get ready to sing, clap, dance and spin along with award-winning musician and author Jim Gill. Jim's music is an invitation to children, parents and grandparents to sing and play t...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Reading Wi-Fi Garden
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Performance
Event Details:

Get ready to sing, clap, dance and spin along with award-winning musician and author Jim Gill. Jim's music is an invitation to children, parents and grandparents to sing and play together!  

Stories and More Ages 3-5

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
0-5
Storytime_Stories and More - Ages 3-5:

Get ready for kindergarten with stories, songs, movement and more!Preparing for kindergarten begins long before preschool and kindergarten sign ups! Storytimes build the skills nee...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime

Get ready for kindergarten with stories, songs, movement and more!

Preparing for kindergarten begins long before preschool and kindergarten sign ups! Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at home. Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ Curriculum, storytime is a great way to have fun while working on reading skills, social skills, and motor skills.

Create a Canvas of Stars: Art Barn Painting Workshop

Friday, June 7, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Visit the library after hours to learn and explore various painting techniques with our expert instructor from the Art Barn School of Art (Valparaiso).  Participa...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Visit the library after hours to learn and explore various painting techniques with our expert instructor from the Art Barn School of Art (Valparaiso).