Event List

Tye-dyeing is a fun way to show your creativity and transform fabric into something new and vibrant. A small quantity of shirts will be available to dye. If you'd like to bring your own item, please bring make sure it is non-synthetic.

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!

Are you interested in learning more about the history of La Porte, but aren't sure where to look? Together, we'll navigate the library's digital archive, browse an assortment of collections and learn how you can continue this research at home.

Teen Zone is a monthly program just for teens! On the fourth Wednesday of every month, stop by the library for a fun, drop-in activity designed to hang out, try something new, and connect with friends.

Interested in picking up sewing? Bring your own sewing machine - or watch demonstrations of ours - and learn how to get the most out of your machine! 

Our title for discussion is: The Go

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

This summer, explore the different collections in the Youth Department! We'll learn about each section and what books belong in it, so you can feel more confident when browsing for your next book! 

Discover how easy and exciting the Audio and Video Studios can be in our beginner-friendly class!

In this fun and creative soap-making workshop, you'll craft a colorful bar of soap with a hidden dinosaur inside. 

Make a mini Tic-Tac-Toe board and playing pieces out of air-dry clay.

Learn all about the lathe, including safety precautions, parts of the machine, materials and supplies, and turning techniques. Each class can be taken on its own or combined with others to build a deeper, more comprehensive understanding.

Our title for discussion is: Vera Wong's Uns

Have you always wanted to learn how to cross stitch or learned years ago and would like a refresher? Learn how to follow a chart, prepare a thread, and complete a basic stitch. 

Learn how to take a simple children's drawing, recipe, note from a loved one or another special memory to digitize and stitch with the embroidery machine.

Learn basic recommendations of how to organize your family tree and genealogy research digitally and in print.

This summer, explore the different collections in the Youth Department! We'll learn about each section and what books belong in it, so you can feel more confident when browsing for your next book! 

Pop in the Exchange to make a dinosaur-themed project in celebration of your Summer Reading Program success!