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Storytime Under the Stars

Monday, June 10, 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.

Who Would Win?

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
FL-Meeting Room at Fish Lake Branch
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Build a LEGO® model of your favorite fierce creature and compete to see who wins! Young readers and nonfiction fans will enjoy diving into the animal kingdom to discover which crea...

Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Event Details:

Build a LEGO® model of your favorite fierce creature and compete to see who wins!

Stories and More

Wednesday, June 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills Branch
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
0-5
Event Details:

Get set for school, with stories, songs, movement and more! Preparation begins long before preschool and kindergarten registration. Storytimes build skills needed and provide helpf...

Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

Get set for school, with stories, songs, movement and more! Preparation begins long before preschool and kindergarten registration. Storytimes build skills needed and provide helpful tips for adults to use at home.

Play and Learn Ages 0-3

Thursday, June 13, 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.

Make Your Own Taylor Swift Friendship Bracelets

Thursday, June 13, 2024 at 2:30pm - 4:30pm
RP-Meeting Room at Rolling Prairie Branch
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
6-11, Teen
Event Details:

Calling all Taylor Swift fans! On Thursday, June 13 (Taylor's favorite number), from 2:30-4:30pm, make a Taylor Swift-themed friendship bracelet to wear or exchange with friends. U...

Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-Meeting Room
Age Group: 6-11, Teen
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Calling all Taylor Swift fans! On Thursday, June 13 (Taylor's favorite number), from 2:30-4:30pm, make a Taylor Swift-themed friendship bracelet to wear or exchange with friends.

Stories and More Ages 3-5

Friday, June 14, 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.

Wildlife Rehabilitation: A Story of Wildlife in Northwest Indiana

Saturday, June 15, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
HA-Meeting Room at Hanna Branch
Program Description:
Presentation
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Staff from Humane Indiana Wildlife will be joining us to teach us about their mission to assist injured and orphaned wild animals in Northern Indiana. Staff will share stories...

Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Presentation
Event Details:

Staff from Humane Indiana Wildlife will be joining us to teach us about their mission to assist injured and orphaned wild animals in Northern Indiana.

Play and Learn - Ages 0-3

Monday, June 17, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
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: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting 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.

Storytime Under the Stars

Monday, June 17, 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.

Create Your Own Thinking Cap!

Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Presentation
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

In Sarabella's Thinking Cap, Sarabella struggles to stay focused during math class. She lives in a world of fantastic daydreams -- birds in top hats, giant whales, and mermaids. Sa...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Presentation
Event Details:

In Sarabella's Thinking Cap, Sarabella struggles to stay focused during math class.

Epic Comic Book Club

Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
HA-Meeting Room at Hanna Branch
Age Group:
6-11
Event Details:

Do you love Dav Pilkey, Dog Man, Captain Underpants, and Cat Kid? Create your own original comic book - you’ll learn how to storyboard, create hilarious characters, and write dialo...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-Meeting Room
Age Group: 6-11
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Do you love Dav Pilkey, Dog Man, Captain Underpants, and Cat Kid? Create your own original comic book - you’ll learn how to storyboard, create hilarious characters, and write dialogue in this 3 day camp.

Play and Learn Ages 0-3

Thursday, June 20, 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.

Epic Comic Book Club

Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
HA-Meeting Room at Hanna Branch
Age Group:
6-11
Event Details:

Do you love Dav Pilkey, Dog Man, Captain Underpants, and Cat Kid? Create your own original comic book - you’ll learn how to storyboard, create hilarious characters, and write dialo...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-Meeting Room
Age Group: 6-11
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Do you love Dav Pilkey, Dog Man, Captain Underpants, and Cat Kid? Create your own original comic book - you’ll learn how to storyboard, create hilarious characters, and write dialogue in this 3 day camp.

Stories and More Ages 3-5

Friday, June 21, 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.

Epic Comic Book Club

Friday, June 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
HA-Meeting Room at Hanna Branch
Age Group:
6-11
Event Details:

Do you love Dav Pilkey, Dog Man, Captain Underpants, and Cat Kid? Create your own original comic book - you’ll learn how to storyboard, create hilarious characters, and write dialo...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-Meeting Room
Age Group: 6-11
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Do you love Dav Pilkey, Dog Man, Captain Underpants, and Cat Kid? Create your own original comic book - you’ll learn how to storyboard, create hilarious characters, and write dialogue in this 3 day camp.

Mammals of Indiana: Myths and Misconceptions

Saturday, June 22, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
FL-Meeting Room at Fish Lake Branch
Program Description:
Presentation
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join Humane Indiana Wildlife staff to learn about some of our favorite furry critters that can be found in our neighborhoods! The Humane Indiana Wildlife team will discuss why we s...

Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Presentation
Event Details:

Join Humane Indiana Wildlife staff to learn about some of our favorite furry critters that can be found in our neighborhoods!

Storytime Under the Stars

Monday, June 24, 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.

Storytime in the Park

Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library in the Community
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
0-5, 6-11
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime and craft in the park! This month, we will be visiting Luhr County Park and learning about salamanders!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library in the Community
Age Group: 0-5, 6-11
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime and craft in the park!

This month, we will be visiting Luhr County Park and learning about salamanders!

Play and Learn Ages 0-3

Thursday, June 27, 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, June 28, 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.

Discover the Dunes

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Gardening and Nature, Local Interests
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join us for a virtual tour of the dunes with Park Ranger Kip Walton from the Indiana Dunes National Park!  Along the way, we will learn about types of local wildlife that c...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Gardening and Nature, Local Interests
Event Details:

Join us for a virtual tour of the dunes with Park Ranger Kip Walton from the Indiana Dunes National Park! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

Birds of Indiana: Hawks, Owls, and Falcons, Oh My!

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
RP-Meeting Room at Rolling Prairie Branch
Program Description:
Presentation
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join the Humane Indiana Wildlife team to learn about the differences between bird of prey species. You will have the opportunity to see live birds up close and see for yourself wha...

Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Presentation
Event Details:

Join the Humane Indiana Wildlife team to learn about the differences between bird of prey species. You will have the opportunity to see live birds up close and see for yourself what makes each species so unique!

Yoga and Storytime in the Reading Wi-Fi Garden

Monday, July 1, 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.

Creative Kids - Fourth of July

Wednesday, July 3, 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!