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Crafternoon

All Day
Rolling Prairie Branch
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone
Crafternoon:

Drop in to the library anytime for arts and crafts, perfect for people of all ages.

Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Maker

Drop in to the library anytime for arts and crafts, perfect for people of all ages.

La Porte County Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Description:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Everyone

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
Event Details:

Public Meeting of the La Porte County Public Library Board of Trustees.

Inkscape Fundamentals

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone

Discover how easy and fun Inkscape can be in our beginner‑friendly class!

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

Discover how easy and fun Inkscape can be in our beginner‑friendly class!

Embroidery Basics

Friday, March 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone

Discover how relaxing and fun hand embroidery can be in our beginner‑friendly class! We’ll walk you through the basics: stabilizer, needles, hoops, and simple stitches, so you can start creating designs with confidence.

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

Discover how relaxing and fun hand embroidery can be in our beginner‑friendly class! We’ll walk you through the basics: stabilizer, needles, hoops, and simple stitches, so you can start creating designs with confidence.

Maker Monday

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
RP-Meeting Room at Rolling Prairie Branch
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone
Maker Monday:

Use tools, small machines, build projects and repurpose objects in a fail-free learning environment to gain job skills or explore a new hobby. 

Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Maker

Use tools, small machines, build projects and repurpose objects in a fail-free learning environment to gain job skills or explore a new hobby. 

Maker Monday

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingsford Heights Branch
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone

Use tools, small machines, build projects and repurpose objects in a fail-free learning environment to gain job skills or explore a new hobby. 

Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Use tools, small machines, build projects and repurpose objects in a fail-free learning environment to gain job skills or explore a new hobby. 

Cricut Design Space Fundamentals

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone

Discover how easy and fun Cricut Design Space can be in our beginner‑friendly class!

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

Discover how easy and fun Cricut Design Space can be in our beginner‑friendly class!

Crafternoon - Easter Garland

All Day
FL-Meeting Room at Fish Lake Branch
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone
Crafternoon:

Drop in to the library anytime for arts and crafts, perfect for people of all ages.

Learn the basics of using a Cricut machine and make an Easter garland perfect for party and home decor (flower and bunny designs).

Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Drop in to the library anytime for arts and crafts, perfect for people of all ages.

Learn the basics of using a Cricut machine and make an Easter garland perfect for party and home decor (flower and bunny designs).

Crafternoon

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone
Crafternoon:

Drop in to the library anytime for arts and crafts, perfect for people of all ages.

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Maker

Drop in to the library anytime for arts and crafts, perfect for people of all ages.

Good Friday

All Day
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online
Closing
Branches:
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online

Crafternoon

All Day
Union Mills Branch
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone
Crafternoon:

Drop in to the library anytime for arts and crafts, perfect for people of all ages.

Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Maker

Drop in to the library anytime for arts and crafts, perfect for people of all ages.

Cricut Design Space Fundamentals

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone

Discover how easy and fun Cricut Design Space can be in our beginner‑friendly class!

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

Discover how easy and fun Cricut Design Space can be in our beginner‑friendly class!

Crafternoon - Sew a Felt Postage Stamp

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone

Put your hand‑sewing skills to the test in this sweet, beginner‑friendly project! You’ll create an adorable strawberry postage stamp made entirely out of felt.

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

Put your hand‑sewing skills to the test in this sweet, beginner‑friendly project! You’ll create an adorable strawberry postage stamp made entirely out of felt.

Cooking Corner - Street Corn

Friday, April 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kingsford Heights Branch
Program Description:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Everyone
Cooking Corner:

Participants of all ages are welcome to learn simple recipes, practice basic kitchen skills, and enjoy creating tasty treats together. No experience needed—just bring your curiosit...

Have you seen the trending TikTok street corn recipes? Join us to learn how to make street corn cups! 

Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Participants of all ages are welcome to learn simple recipes, practice basic kitchen skills, and enjoy creating tasty treats together. No experience needed—just bring your curiosity and appetite for learning!

Have you seen the trending TikTok street corn recipes? Join us to learn how to make street corn cups! 

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.

Maker Monday

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone
Maker Monday:

Use tools, small machines, build projects and repurpose objects in a fail-free learning environment to gain job skills or explore a new hobby. 

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Maker

Use tools, small machines, build projects and repurpose objects in a fail-free learning environment to gain job skills or explore a new hobby. 

Maker Monday - Paper Beads

Monday, April 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
HA-Meeting Room at Hanna Branch
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone
Maker Monday:

Use tools, small machines, build projects and repurpose objects in a fail-free learning environment to gain job skills or explore a new hobby. 

Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Maker

Use tools, small machines, build projects and repurpose objects in a fail-free learning environment to gain job skills or explore a new hobby. 

Crafternoon

All Day
Kingsford Heights Branch
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone
Crafternoon:

Drop in to the library anytime for arts and crafts, perfect for people of all ages.

Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Maker

Drop in to the library anytime for arts and crafts, perfect for people of all ages.

Spring 3D Printing and Resin Printing Designs

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone

Discover what 3D printing can do in this quick and beginner‑friendly intro class! You’ll learn where to find safe, reliable 3D‑print files, what sites to download them from, and how to choose models that will actually print well.

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

Discover what 3D printing can do in this quick and beginner‑friendly intro class! You’ll learn where to find safe, reliable 3D‑print files, what sites to download them from, and how to choose models that will actually print well.

La Porte County Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Description:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Everyone

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
Event Details:

Public Meeting of the La Porte County Public Library Board of Trustees.

Inkscape Fundamentals

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone

Discover how easy and fun Inkscape can be in our beginner‑friendly class!

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

Discover how easy and fun Inkscape can be in our beginner‑friendly class!

STEAM Saturday - DIY Bird Feeder & Seed Swap

Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
HA-Meeting Room at Hanna Branch
Program Description:
Gardening and Nature, STEAM
Age Group:
Everyone
STEAM Saturday:

Explore the world of science, technology, engineering, art, and math through hands-on and minds‑on activities that spark curiosity, build critical‑thinking skills, and inspire a li...

Celebrate Earth Month by planning your summer garden! Do you have seeds to share? Come swap heirloom seeds with your community and make a simple bird feeder out of toilet paper tubes.

Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Gardening and Nature, STEAM
Event Details:

Explore the world of science, technology, engineering, art, and math through hands-on and minds‑on activities that spark curiosity, build critical‑thinking skills, and inspire a lifelong love of learning. 

Celebrate Earth Month by planning your summer garden! Do you have seeds to share? Come swap heirloom seeds with your community and make a simple bird feeder out of toilet paper tubes.

Maker Monday

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills Branch
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone
Maker Monday:

Use tools, small machines, build projects and repurpose objects in a fail-free learning environment to gain job skills or explore a new hobby. 

Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Maker

Use tools, small machines, build projects and repurpose objects in a fail-free learning environment to gain job skills or explore a new hobby. 

Maker Monday - Seed Bombs

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
FL-Meeting Room at Fish Lake Branch
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone
Maker Monday:

Use tools, small machines, build projects and repurpose objects in a fail-free learning environment to gain job skills or explore a new hobby. 

Get ready for Earth Day by making seed bombs using recycled materials. 

Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Use tools, small machines, build projects and repurpose objects in a fail-free learning environment to gain job skills or explore a new hobby. 

Get ready for Earth Day by making seed bombs using recycled materials. 

Crafternoon

All Day
Rolling Prairie Branch
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone
Crafternoon:

Drop in to the library anytime for arts and crafts, perfect for people of all ages.

Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Maker

Drop in to the library anytime for arts and crafts, perfect for people of all ages.