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Family Storytime

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids 0-5

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs, and more for all ages!

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs, and more for all ages!

Creative Kids - Catching Clouds

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills Branch
Program Description:
Games and Play, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids 6-11
Creative Kids:

Let your imagination go wild! Try creative make-and-try activities that help you discover new skills and explore big ideas. Learning has never been more fun!

This month, we'll explore and then create our own cirrus, stratus, and cumulus clouds!

Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 6-11
Program Description: Games and Play, STEAM
Event Details:

Let your imagination go wild! Try creative make-and-try activities that help you discover new skills and explore big ideas. Learning has never been more fun!

This month, we'll explore and then create our own cirrus, stratus, and cumulus clouds!

Maker Monday - Inspiring Artists (Part 1)

Monday, March 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
HA-Meeting Room at Hanna Branch
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult
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. 

To celebrate Women's History Month, we're paying homage to famous female artists. In this first part, we'll learn about Georgia O' Keeffe and paint an abstract canvas inspired by her love for flowers using acrylics and oil pastels. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Registration Required
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. 

To celebrate Women's History Month, we're paying homage to famous female artists. In this first part, we'll learn about Georgia O' Keeffe and paint an abstract canvas inspired by her love for flowers using acrylics and oil pastels. 

Tech Help

All Day
Fish Lake 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...

Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Technology

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 services, all to build digital confidence. 

Crafternoon - MAR10 Day

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Kingsford Heights Branch
Program Description:
Games and Play, Maker
Age Group:
Everyone
Crafternoon:

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

Make your own kart and take turns playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Odyssey, Mario Kingdom Battle and Mario Sparks on our Nintendo Switch Cart! 

Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Games and Play, Maker
Event Details:

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

Make your own kart and take turns playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, Mario Odyssey, Mario Kingdom Battle and Mario Sparks on our Nintendo Switch Cart! 

Creative Kids

Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
RP-Meeting Room at Rolling Prairie Branch
Program Description:
Games and Play, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids 6-11
Creative Kids:

Let your imagination go wild! Try creative make-and-try activities that help you discover new skills and explore big ideas. Learning has never been more fun!

Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 6-11
Program Description: Games and Play, STEAM

Let your imagination go wild! Try creative make-and-try activities that help you discover new skills and explore big ideas. Learning has never been more fun!

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.

Hooked on Books

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
FL-Meeting Room at Fish Lake 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 Secret His

Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

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

Our title for discussion is: The Secret His

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Pi-Powered Badge-Off Workshop

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Teen

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.

Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

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.

Tech Help

All Day
Hanna 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...

Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Technology

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 services, all to build digital confidence. 

Tech Help

All Day
Kingsford Heights 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...

Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Technology

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 services, all to build digital confidence. 

Virtual Author Talk Kate Quinn

Virtual Author Talk with Kate Quinn

Thursday, March 12, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Online
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult

You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book?

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

You’re invited to join us for a virtual conversation with acclaimed author Kate Quinn about her latest fantastical work, The Astral Library, which poses the question: Have you ever wished you could live inside a book?

Cooking Corner - Pesto Gnocchi

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
FL-Meeting Room at Fish Lake 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...

We'll be making pesto using herbs from our Lettuce Grow tower and fresh gnocchi from scratch.

Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-Meeting Room
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!

We'll be making pesto using herbs from our Lettuce Grow tower and fresh gnocchi from scratch.

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.

STEAM Saturday

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
RP-Meeting Room at Rolling Prairie 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...

Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 6-11
Program Description: STEAM

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. 

STEAM Saturday

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Kingsford Heights 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...

Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Kids 6-11
Program Description: STEAM

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. 

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Pi-Powered Badge-Off Award Reception

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker, Presentation
Age Group:
Everyone

Celebrate Pi Day with us at our Pi-Powered Badge-Off Award Reception!

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

Celebrate Pi Day with us at our Pi-Powered Badge-Off Award Reception!

Maker Monday

Monday, March 16, 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

Monday, March 16, 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. 

Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-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
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.

Tinker Teens

Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Games and Play, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Tinker Teens:

Level up your skills with projects that tap into tech, innovation, and real‑world problem‑solving. Experiment, prototype, and create with other curious minds.  

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Games and Play, STEAM

Level up your skills with projects that tap into tech, innovation, and real‑world problem‑solving. Experiment, prototype, and create with other curious minds.  

Creative Kids

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Games and Play, STEAM
Age Group:
Kids 6-11
Creative Kids:

Let your imagination go wild! Try creative make-and-try activities that help you discover new skills and explore big ideas. Learning has never been more fun!

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 6-11
Program Description: Games and Play, STEAM

Let your imagination go wild! Try creative make-and-try activities that help you discover new skills and explore big ideas. Learning has never been more fun!

Tinker Teens - Manga

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
HA-Meeting Room at Hanna Branch
Program Description:
STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Tinker Teens:

Level up your skills with projects that tap into tech, innovation, and real‑world problem‑solving. Experiment, prototype, and create with other curious minds.  

Explore Japanese art and stories, meet other manga funs, and get creative with drawing and cosplay. For this month's club, we'll use 3Doodler pens and air dry clay to bring your favorite characters to life, or create your own! 

Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: STEAM
Event Details:

Level up your skills with projects that tap into tech, innovation, and real‑world problem‑solving. Experiment, prototype, and create with other curious minds.  

Explore Japanese art and stories, meet other manga funs, and get creative with drawing and cosplay. For this month's club, we'll use 3Doodler pens and air dry clay to bring your favorite characters to life, or create your own! 

Tech Help

Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
RP-Meeting Room at Rolling Prairie 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...

Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Technology

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 services, all to build digital confidence. 

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.