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Stories & More Ages 3-5

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
0-5
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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...

This week is all about the color red! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing scissor skills.

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

This week is all about the color red! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing scissor skills.

Tiny Maker Show Workshop

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone

Love all things tiny and creative? Join us for the Tiny Maker Show Kickoff and celebrate the magic of miniature art!

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Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Maker
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Love all things tiny and creative? Join us for the Tiny Maker Show Kickoff and celebrate the magic of miniature art!

ML - Allesee Park

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Library in the Community
Program Description:
Community Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

 

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Library Branch: Library in the Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Community Stop
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Family Storytime

Friday, June 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Kingsford Heights Branch
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
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This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages! Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at...

Please join us as we read I'm My Own Dog

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Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
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This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages!

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.

Please join us as we read I'm My Own Dog

Create & Celebrate: Father’s Day Mug Making

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
FL-Meeting Room at Fish Lake Branch
Program Description:
Art
Age Group:
Family

Celebrate Father's Day by creating a personalized mug for that special someone! Use our supplies to design a lasting gift, which can be made permanent by baking the mug in the oven. Supplies are limited.

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Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Art
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Celebrate Father's Day by creating a personalized mug for that special someone! Use our supplies to design a lasting gift, which can be made permanent by baking the mug in the oven. Supplies are limited.

Make a Resume

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
RP-Meeting Room at Rolling Prairie Branch
Program Description:
Technology
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Do you need to create a resume or refresh your existing one? Join us for an interactive session packed with best practices, expert tips, and practical advice to help your resume stand out from the competition!

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Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Description: Technology
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Do you need to create a resume or refresh your existing one? Join us for an interactive session packed with best practices, expert tips, and practical advice to help your resume stand out from the competition!

Rain or Shine: The Water Cycle

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Gardening and Nature
Age Group:
6-11, Family

Discover the wonders of the water cycle through hands-on learning with robots and basic coding! We will explore the science behind rain, evaporation, and condensation.

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 6-11, Family
Program Description: Gardening and Nature
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Discover the wonders of the water cycle through hands-on learning with robots and basic coding! We will explore the science behind rain, evaporation, and condensation.

Worldwide Knit and Crochet in Public Day

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone

Share your love for knitting and crochet with others on this globally celebrated day! Craft in the company of fellow fiber art enthusiasts anytime between 10:00am and 12:00pm to join in on the fun and connect with others who share your passion!

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Library Branch: Main Library
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Maker
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Share your love for knitting and crochet with others on this globally celebrated day! Craft in the company of fellow fiber art enthusiasts anytime between 10:00am and 12:00pm to join in on the fun and connect with others who share your passion!

Humane Indiana: Colors in the Wild

Saturday, June 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Library in the Community
Program Description:
Presentation
Age Group:
Everyone

Join Humane Indiana Wildlife to learn about animals native to our state and found within our community.

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Library Branch: Library in the Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Presentation
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Join Humane Indiana Wildlife to learn about animals native to our state and found within our community.

Tai Chi Easy™ for Health and Relaxation

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:30am
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Description:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

Whether you're new to tai chi or have practiced it for years, join Kristy Putnam, Tai Chi Easy™ Senior Trainer of the Integral Institute of Qigong and Tai Chi and a certified Integrative Health Coach, for a six-week series. 

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

Whether you're new to tai chi or have practiced it for years, join Kristy Putnam, Tai Chi Easy™ Senior Trainer of the Integral Institute of Qigong and Tai Chi and a certified Integrative Health Coach, for a six-week series. 

Family Storytime

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
0-5
Storytime_Family Storytime:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages! Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at...

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Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages!

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.

Cutting the Cord

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
MN-Study Cafe at Main Library
Program Description:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Technology_Cutting the Cord:

Stop paying for cable and still watch TV! Have you ever wondered what would happen if you didn’t have to pay for cable? Learn more at this free class!

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Study Cafe
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Technology

Stop paying for cable and still watch TV! 

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you didn’t have to pay for cable? Learn more at this free class!

Family Storytime

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Storytime_Family Storytime:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages! Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at...

For today's storytime, we will be joined by 2024 La Porte County Fair Queen, Samantha Wilson! This week is all about kindness!

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
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This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages!

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.

For today's storytime, we will be joined by 2024 La Porte County Fair Queen, Samantha Wilson! This week is all about kindness!

Laser/CNC Meetup

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Make time for making by joining us on the third Monday of each month to focus on using the laser cutter/engraver and CNC machines.

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

Make time for making by joining us on the third Monday of each month to focus on using the laser cutter/engraver and CNC machines.

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.
 

Tai Chi Easy™ for Health and Relaxation

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Description:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adult

Whether you're new to tai chi or have practiced it for years, join Kristy Putnam, Tai Chi Easy™ Senior Trainer of the Integral Institute of Qigong and Tai Chi and a certified Integrative Health Coach, for a six-week series. 

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

Whether you're new to tai chi or have practiced it for years, join Kristy Putnam, Tai Chi Easy™ Senior Trainer of the Integral Institute of Qigong and Tai Chi and a certified Integrative Health Coach, for a six-week series. 

ML - Foodie Tuesdays

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 2:30pm
Library in the Community
Program Description:
Community Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

 

Join the City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department and the Mobile Library at Unity Park every Tuesday for a relaxing lunch hour.

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Library Branch: Library in the Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Community Stop
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Join the City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department and the Mobile Library at Unity Park every Tuesday for a relaxing lunch hour.

Talk & Stitch

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult

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!

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Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
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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!

Family Storytime

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills Branch
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
0-5

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages!

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Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime
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This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages!

Strengthening Indiana Families

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Library in the Community
Program Description:
Community Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

 

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Library Branch: Library in the Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Community Stop
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ML - Hesston

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Library in the Community
Program Description:
Community Stop
Age Group:
Everyone

 

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Library Branch: Library in the Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Community Stop
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Exploring Art: Watercolor Painting

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
STEAM
Age Group:
6-11

Color Our World this summer by Exploring Art! Each month, you will be introduced to a different art style, learn about notable artists in the field, and get the chance to create your own piece in that style. 

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 6-11
Program Description: STEAM
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Color Our World this summer by Exploring Art! Each month, you will be introduced to a different art style, learn about notable artists in the field, and get the chance to create your own piece in that style. 

Chapter Chats Book Club

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MN-Study Cafe at Main Library
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult

Join us to talk about the books that we are all loving, hating, and all the books in between.

Newcomers are always welcome!

This month: Fin-tastic Beach Reads

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Study Cafe
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Book Discussion
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Join us to talk about the books that we are all loving, hating, and all the books in between.

Newcomers are always welcome!

This month: Fin-tastic Beach Reads

Teen Engineering Camp: Raspberry Pi Edition

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen

Thanks to a generous grant from American Renolit Corporation, the LPCPL Exchange Makerspace is now equipped with Raspberry Pi computers and M5Stack microcontrollers. 

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Register Now
Registration Required
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Maker, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Thanks to a generous grant from American Renolit Corporation, the LPCPL Exchange Makerspace is now equipped with Raspberry Pi computers and M5Stack microcontrollers. 

Play & Learn Ages 0-3

Thursday, June 19, 2025 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...

This week is all about the color orange! 

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

This week is all about the color orange!