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Play and Learn Ages 0-3

Thursday, July 18, 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.

Cooking with Kids

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
0-5, 6-11
Event Details:

In this event series, we will learn basic cooking skills, promote healthy eating habits, and enjoy some yummy food together! Today we will be making a strawberry almond milkshake! ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 0-5, 6-11
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Event Details:

In this event series, we will learn basic cooking skills, promote healthy eating habits, and enjoy some yummy food together! Today we will be making a strawberry almond milkshake! Cooking experience is not required.

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.

La Porte County Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, July 18, 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, July 19, 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.

Yoga and Storytime in the Reading Wi-Fi Garden

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
MN-Reading Wi-Fi Garden at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime, Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Enjoy a storytime and yoga in our outdoor space where there is plenty of room to stretch out and unwind. This all-levels yoga is a great opportunity for kids and their families to ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Reading Wi-Fi Garden
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime, Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Enjoy a storytime and yoga in our outdoor space where there is plenty of room to stretch out and unwind. This all-levels yoga is a great opportunity for kids and their families to practice healthy living strategies together.

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!

"Painting" With Fabric: Fiber Arts Space Scene

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Continue "summer under the stars" and create your own space scene using fabric and iron-on adhesive to make a one-of-a-kind view of what you might see while gazing at the night sky...

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

Continue "summer under the stars" and create your own space scene using fabric and iron-on adhesive to make a one-of-a-kind view of what you might see while gazing at the night sky.

Play and Learn Ages 0-3

Thursday, July 25, 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, July 26, 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.

Yoga and Storytime in the Reading Wi-Fi Garden

Monday, July 29, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
MN-Reading Wi-Fi Garden at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime, Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Enjoy a storytime and yoga in our outdoor space where there is plenty of room to stretch out and unwind. This all-levels yoga is a great opportunity for kids and their families to ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Reading Wi-Fi Garden
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime, Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Enjoy a storytime and yoga in our outdoor space where there is plenty of room to stretch out and unwind. This all-levels yoga is a great opportunity for kids and their families to practice healthy living strategies together.

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.

Play and Learn Ages 0-3

Thursday, August 1, 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, August 2, 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.

Make It! Dial Up the Sun

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Dial up the Sun! - Use a 3D printing pen to create a sundial to tell time by the hour! Investigate the Sun's journey through the seasons while learning about gnomons, angles, shado...

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

Dial up the Sun! - Use a 3D printing pen to create a sundial to tell time by the hour! Investigate the Sun's journey through the seasons while learning about gnomons, angles, shadows, and rotation. Did time change with the solar eclipse?

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.
 

Storytime Under the Stars

Monday, August 5, 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 - Edible Landfill

Wednesday, August 7, 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, August 8, 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, August 9, 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 Under the Stars

Monday, August 12, 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.

Page Turners

Tuesday, August 13, 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: Persuasion by Jane Austen 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!

Checking Your Credit Score

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Description:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Your credit score is an important part of your total financial health, and checking it is important to ensure it is being accurately reported.  Credit is used for several r...

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

Your credit score is an important part of your total financial health, and checking it is important to ensure it is being accurately reported. 

Credit is used for several reasons and can change over time. 

Play and Learn Ages 0-3

Thursday, August 15, 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.

Cooking with Kids

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
0-5, 6-11
Event Details:

In this event series, we will learn basic cooking skills, promote healthy eating habits, and enjoy some yummy food together! Today we will be making spring rolls! Cooking experienc...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 0-5, 6-11
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Event Details:

In this event series, we will learn basic cooking skills, promote healthy eating habits, and enjoy some yummy food together! Today we will be making spring rolls! Cooking experience is not required.

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.

La Porte County Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, August 15, 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.