Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Start It! Equipment Training

10:30am - 11:30am
LPCPL Exchange
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Equipment Training
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Start It! Equipment Training is intended for individuals who would like to begin using equipment at the LPCPL Exchange Makerspace. Complete the Official Maker Tutorial to learn more about safety and age requirements at the Exchange. All individuals should complete this tutorial before their first in-person training. 

A different Equipment Training session is required for each piece of equipment.  

To learn more about the LPCPL Exchange Makerspace visit our website

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.
 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Make It! Sew a Rope Bowl

2:00pm - 4:00pm
LPCPL Exchange
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Learn the basics of sewing and transform cotton rope into a beautiful bowl! You will leave with new sewing skills and a useful new container!   ...

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.
 

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Start It! Equipment Training

10:30am - 11:30am
LPCPL Exchange
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Equipment Training
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Start It! Equipment Training is intended for individuals who would like to begin using equipment at the LPCPL Exchange Makerspace. Complete the Official Maker Tutorial to learn more about safety and age requirements at the Exchange. All individuals should complete this tutorial before their first in-person training. 

A different Equipment Training session is required for each piece of equipment.  

To learn more about the LPCPL Exchange Makerspace visit our website

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.
 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

ML-Maple City Square Apartments

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library in the Community
Library Branch: Library in the Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Community Stop

Join the Mobile Library in your neighborhood! La Porte County Public Library offers mobile library service that carries books, movies, and more to customers in our service area. 

At the bookmobile, you can:

  • Borrow popular books, DVDs, and more -- just like at the library!
  • Get a library card or update your account
  • Pick up holds and return items
  • Get answers to your questions or help finding community resources

Do you have an event you'd like the Mobile Library to attend? Know a good place for the Mobile Library to stop? Email outreach@laportelibrary.org to get started. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen ChangeMAKErs - Making for good

3:00pm - 5:00pm
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Maker

Spend your Monday afternoons at the Exchange Makerspace. We provide the supplies and training, you make cool things that can be donated to people and animals in need! You can even earn service hours while learning something new and having fun. 

First time at the LPCPL Exchange? A parent/guardian will need to sign a waiver before you can use certain equipment. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Reading Wi-Fi Garden
Age Group: Everyone
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Join Silly Safari at the La Porte County Public Library to meet a live reindeer of the North Pole! This event is open to all ages and is a wonderful way to get in the holiday spirit! This photo op will take place outdoors in the Reading Wi-Fi Gard...
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Start It! Equipment Training

6:00pm - 7:00pm
LPCPL Exchange
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Equipment Training
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Start It! Equipment Training is intended for individuals who would like to begin using equipment at the LPCPL Exchange Makerspace. Complete the Official Maker Tutorial to learn more about safety and age requirements at the Exchange. All individuals should complete this tutorial before their first in-person training. 

A different Equipment Training session is required for each piece of equipment.  

To learn more about the LPCPL Exchange Makerspace visit our website

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.
 

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Start It! Equipment Training

10:30am - 11:30am
LPCPL Exchange
Closed
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Type: Equipment Training
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Start It! Equipment Training is intended for individuals who would like to begin using equipment at the LPCPL Exchange Makerspace. Complete the Official Maker Tutorial to learn more about safety and age requirements at the Exchange. All individuals should complete this tutorial before their first in-person training. 

A different Equipment Training session is required for each piece of equipment.  

To learn more about the LPCPL Exchange Makerspace visit our website

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.
 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Page Turners

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Book Discussion
Event Details:
Join us for a lively discussion as we talk about this month's festive book club selection: The Christmas Promise by Richard Paul Evans About the book:  "This holiday season, the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The No...

New Fiction