Start It! Equipment Training

10:30am–11:30am
Teen, Adult
LPCPL Exchange
At Capacity
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Description: Equipment Training
Registration Required

Start It! Equipment Training is intended for individuals who would like to begin using equipment at the Library's Makerspace. Complete the Makerspace Safety Training to learn more about safety and age requirements at the Exchange. 

A different Equipment Training session is required for each piece of equipment. Choose one piece of equipment from list for your training.

To ensure that all customers are accommodated, we kindly ask that each customer limits their number of trainings to one per week.

Note: It is possible that training may take more than 1 hour. 

For training on the Precision Mini Lathe, the Resin 3D Printer, or the Bandsaw, call or email the LPCPL Exchange.

If no Start It! times are available, please call the Exchange to set up a training. 

To learn more about the Library's 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.
 

Understanding Digital Literacy

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult
Coolspring Branch
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Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Technology
Event Details:

In this digital age, the internet allows us to access heaps of information right at our fingertips.

Cancelled

ESL Classes

3:30pm–4:30pm
Adult
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Local Interests
Event Details:

Participants will have the opportunity to learn basic English skills for every day living as well as specific areas such as work environments.

ML-Carriage House Apartments

4:00pm–4:30pm
Everyone
Library in the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Library in the Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: 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. 

DIY Christmas Ornaments

4:00pm–5:00pm
Family
Kingsford Heights Branch
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Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Family
Event Details:

Prepare for the holidays by designing your very own Christmas tree ornament! Choose an ornament and paint with brushes, or your hands!

Pokémon Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
6-11
Union Mills Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: 6-11
Program Description: Local Interests
Event Details:

Enjoy building your Pokémon knowledge, meeting other fans in your community, and focusing on fun. Whether an experienced Pokémon trainer or wondering what it's all about, you gotta catch 'em all!

Talk & Stitch

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
LPCPL Exchange
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Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Interested in knitting, crochet, hand-sewing, or other needlework projects? Whether you're just learning or have decades of experience, join fellow fiber craft enthusiasts for an evening of stitching!

Start It! Equipment Training

6:00pm–7:00pm
Teen, Adult
LPCPL Exchange
At Capacity
Registration Required
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Description: Equipment Training
Registration Required

Start It! Equipment Training is intended for individuals who would like to begin using equipment at the Library's Makerspace. Complete the Makerspace Safety Training to learn more about safety and age requirements at the Exchange. 

A different Equipment Training session is required for each piece of equipment. Choose one piece of equipment from list for your training.

To ensure that all customers are accommodated, we kindly ask that each customer limits their number of trainings to one per week.

Note: It is possible that training may take more than 1 hour. 

For training on the Precision Mini Lathe, the Resin 3D Printer, or the Bandsaw, call or email the LPCPL Exchange.

If no Start It! times are available, please call the Exchange to set up a training. 

To learn more about the Library's 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.