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Play & Learn Ages 0-3

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids 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...

Talking Books

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kingsford Heights Branch
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Book Club:

Join fellow readers for thoughtful discussions about books while building community connections. Newcomers are always welcome!

Our title for discussion is: James

Sew a Side-Seam Pocket

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult

Have you ever bought a new skirt or dress only to discover it didn't have pockets? At this program, you will learn how to add a pocket to the side-seam of your clothing.

Crafternoon - Family Recipe Scrapbooking

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.

Stories & More Ages 3-5

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids 0-5

Read, sing, and move your way to kindergarten! 

Leatherworking Basics: Tooling

Friday, April 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Teen

Learn about the different types of leather, how to choose the right one, with an added focus on more advanced techniques and professional tools to elevate your projects.

STEAM Saturday - DIY Recycled Greenhouses

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids 6-11
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 Day by learning how to make small greenhouses using recycled materials. 

Choose Your Own Storytime

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family

Did you know reading with your child develops vocabulary and comprehension, nurtures a love for reading, and motivates children to want to learn to read? 

Maker Monday

Monday, April 27, 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. 

Maker Monday - Creating with Canva

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingsford Heights 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. 

Learn the basics of Canva, a free-to-use online graphic design tool, to create posters, logos, presentations, and more.

Tinkercad Fundamentals

Monday, April 27, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult

Discover how easy and fun Tinkercad can be in our beginner-friendly class! We'll help you turn your ideas into simple 3D designs and teach you the essential features and techniques for creating models ready for 3D printing.

Tech Help

All Day
Union Mills Branch
Program Description:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Tech Help:

Get personalized assistance to better understand your technology. Bring your device, charger, and questions (or just your questions) for support with a variety of tools and service...

Sewing and Fiber Arts Workshop

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult

Spend an evening sewing, socializing, and sharing skills.

Readers Corner

Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Book Club:

Join fellow readers for thoughtful discussions about books while building community connections. Newcomers are always welcome!

Our title for discussion is: The Unlikely Pi

Safe Sleep Family Storytime

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Presentation
Age Group:
Family

Join the La Porte County Health Department and LPCPL to learn more about safe sleeping habits for your baby. 

Play & Learn Ages 0-3

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids 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...

Safe Sleep Family Storytime

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Kingsford Heights Branch
Program Description:
Presentation
Age Group:
Family

Join the La Porte County Health Department and LPCPL to learn more about safe sleeping habits for your baby. 

Inkscape Fundamentals

Thursday, April 30, 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!

Virtual Author Talk Jason Reynolds

Virtual Author Talk with Jason Reynolds

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Teen

Join us in conversation with bestselling author Jason Reynolds as we discuss his latest work, Coach

Virtual Event
Cover of the book, "Daughter of Egypt" by Marie Benedict.

An Evening with Marie Benedict

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
Library in the Community
Program Description:
Book Discussion, Presentation, Special Event
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for an evening with Marie Benedict, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of over ten acclaimed works of historical fiction.

Open
Registration Required
Offsite Event

Crafternoon - Reading Rocks

All Day
HA-Meeting Room at Hanna Branch
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone
Crafternoon:

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

Stories & More Ages 3-5

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids 0-5

Read, sing, and move your way to kindergarten! 

Cosplay 101: Painting Props

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Teen, Adult

Love cosplay and costumes but not sure where to start? Come to Cosplay 101, where we'll cover the basics to help you bring your character to life!

STEAM Saturday - Bean Mosaics

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
FL-Meeting Room at Fish Lake Branch
Program Description:
STEAM
Age Group:
Kids 6-11
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...