Event List

You will "knot" want to miss out on making your own whimsical macramé gnome! These gnomes can easily be added to a Valentine's Day garland and hung up on the mantle, or you can add a loop and turn one into an ornament.

Looking for something fun and unique to do this Valentine's Day? Join us for an introduction the laser cutter/engraver!

Celebrate your Winter Reading Challenge success! Make wintry buttons and crafts, reflect on your favorite books from the challenge, redeem your final tokens, and set reading goals to guide you through the rest of the year. 

Use the Charlie Cart to make Cupid Crunch, a festive Valentine's Day snack! This a fun way to practice measuring and mixing skills. We'll enjoy our treats while learning about the history of Valentine's Day and reading a themed story. 

Compete for the title of Supreme Jenga Champion! This fun tournament builds critical thinking, strategic planning, and hand-eye coordination skills. Play multiple Jenga games—culminating in a final showdown—with Giant Jenga. 

Program Ozobots to compete in events like curling and slalom skiing as part of your own Winter Olympic Games!

Design winter-themed lanterns using Cricut, 3D printing, or laser cutting software. View example projects from each machine and decide which method you'd like for your lantern! 

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!

Using the Charlie Cart, we will make viral TikTok recipes to practice basic cooking skills. 

This month's featured recipe is cinnamon rolls in mugs.  

We welcome you to 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: Read a Book Your Age

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

Interested in learning more about the Cricut? Whether you're just beginning or have years of experience, join fellow crafters on the third Thursday each month to share tips and tricks, chat, and work on projects. 

Read, sing, and move your way to kindergarten! 

How much do we know about what makes Union Mills...Union Mills? Local historian Matt Werner will share his research and resources to demystify the mysteries and highlight the histories of our beloved town.

Do you need help setting up a new device or have any questions about your electronics? Come in and speak with one of our Digital Navigators to better understand your technology and how it can work for you! 

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? 

Learn the basics of the lathe and drill press as you shape and assemble a handline. 

Please bring your own hooks and tackle to complete your kit.  

Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.

Shopping for fabric or yarn online can be overwhelming, especially when you can't feel the material in person.

Please join us for a lively discussion of this month's selection. Newcomers are always welcome!

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

Calling all problem solvers! Enter the Pi-Powered Badge-Off to create a wearable device that tackles a real-world challenge or meaningfully improves someone’s quality of life.