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This event is in the "Teen" group

Teen Zone

Wednesday, May 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Games and Play
Age Group:
Teen

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.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Games and Play
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group

Play & Learn Ages 0-3

Thursday, May 28, 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...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Program Description: Storytime

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 Child Ready to Read™ curriculum! Classes incorporate books, technology, movement, and hands-on practice to engage children and adults in a fun, friendly environment.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Talking Books

Thursday, May 28, 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: Funny

Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
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: Funny

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Inkscape Fundamentals

Thursday, May 28, 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!

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group

Stories & More Ages 3-5

Friday, May 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids 0-5

This week is our Stories & More Graduation! Celebrate your skills with your storytime friends and their families at this special event. Weather permitting, graduation will be held outdoors in the Reading Wi-Fi Garden. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

This week is our Stories & More Graduation! Celebrate your skills with your storytime friends and their families at this special event. Weather permitting, graduation will be held outdoors in the Reading Wi-Fi Garden. 

This event is in the "Family" group

America @ 250: La Porte County Symphony Orchestra

Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
MN-Reading Wi-Fi Garden at Main Library
Program Description:
Performance
Age Group:
Family

Join us for a special America250 celebration as 10 members of the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra bring the story of our nation to life through music.

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Reading Wi-Fi Garden
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Performance
Event Details:

Join us for a special America250 celebration as 10 members of the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra bring the story of our nation to life through music.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Bookies

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
RP-Meeting Room at Rolling Prairie 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: William Henry is a Fine Name by Cathy Gohlke

Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-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: William Henry is a Fine Name by Cathy Gohlke

This event is in the "Adult" group

Cover to Cover

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills 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 Golden Dov

Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-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 Golden Dov

This event is in the "Adult" group

Millennial Girlhood: An American Girl Night

Monday, June 1, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Description:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adult

Whether you were growing up with listening to the hottest hits on MTV, falling in love with Beanie Babies, or spending hours on Neopets after school, there was one constant in all our lives: the magic of American Girl dolls and their amazing stori

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Presentation
Event Details:

Whether you were growing up with listening to the hottest hits on MTV, falling in love with Beanie Babies, or spending hours on Neopets after school, there was one constant in all our lives: the magic of American Girl dolls and their amazing stori

This event is in the "Teen" group

Tween Book Club (Ages 10-13)

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Teen

Get ready for a reading adventure at the Tween Book Club, where books come to life!

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Get ready for a reading adventure at the Tween Book Club, where books come to life!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Talk & Stitch

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult

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!

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

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!

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group

Family Storytime

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills Branch
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Kids 0-5

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs, and more! Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read Curriculum™, storytime is a great way to have fun, while working on reading, social, and motor skills.

Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs, and more! Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read Curriculum™, storytime is a great way to have fun, while working on reading, social, and motor skills.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Virtual Author Talk with Mary Savig

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult

Join us for a fascinating discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs—from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and so much more!

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

Join us for a fascinating discussion with Smithsonian Curator Mary Savig on the history and significance of craft at state fairs—from blue-ribbon quilts to sculpted butter cows, and so much more!

This event is in the "Kids 6-11" group

Creative Kids - Salt Dough Fossils

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
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 make salt dough to build our own dinosaur skeletons. 

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose 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 make salt dough to build our own dinosaur skeletons. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

All Things True Crime Book Club

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
MN-Meeting Room A at Main Library
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult

If you're fascinated by the darker side of reality—whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast, a die-hard fan of Investigation Discovery, or someone who recently found their way into the genre through podcasts—All Things True Crime is the boo

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

If you're fascinated by the darker side of reality—whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast, a die-hard fan of Investigation Discovery, or someone who recently found their way into the genre through podcasts—All Things True Crime is the boo

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group

Play & Learn Ages 0-3

Thursday, June 4, 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...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Kids 0-5
Program Description: Storytime

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 Child Ready to Read™ curriculum! Classes incorporate books, technology, movement, and hands-on practice to engage children and adults in a fun, friendly environment.

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Crafternoon - Father's Day Cards

Thursday, June 4, 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.

Stop by the Coolspring Branch to make a special card for Father's Day! 

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-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.

Stop by the Coolspring Branch to make a special card for Father's Day! 

This event is in the "Teen" group

Around the World in Recipes

Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Teen

Travel the world through recipes! This month, we're making sweet potato cookies from Zimbabwe (also known as mbatata cookies).

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Travel the world through recipes! This month, we're making sweet potato cookies from Zimbabwe (also known as mbatata cookies).

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Crafternoon - Coffee Filter Butterflies

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.

Create your own butterfly craft with coffee filters, markers, beads, and pipe cleaners.

Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-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.

Create your own butterfly craft with coffee filters, markers, beads, and pipe cleaners.

This event is in the "Kids 6-11" group

STEAM Saturday - Virtual Reality

Saturday, June 6, 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...

Use Virtual Reality goggles to unearth a story and discover wonders hidden beneath the Earth's surface.

Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 6-11
Program Description: 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. 

Use Virtual Reality goggles to unearth a story and discover wonders hidden beneath the Earth's surface.

This event is in the "Kids 6-11" group

STEAM Saturday - Wheels in Motion

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills 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...

This month, learn how to tune up a bicycle using the Library's Bike Repair Station.

Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 6-11
Program Description: 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. 

This month, learn how to tune up a bicycle using the Library's Bike Repair Station.

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group

Family Storytime

Monday, June 8, 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!

This event is in the "Kids 6-11" group

Creative Kids - Painting with Robots

Monday, June 8, 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!

Learn color theory and use Sphero Coding Robots to paint. 

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!

Learn color theory and use Sphero Coding Robots to paint. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group

Maker Monday - Royal Icing

Monday, June 8, 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. 

This month, learn how to make royal icing using a simple, easy-to-follow recipe.

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-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. 

This month, learn how to make royal icing using a simple, easy-to-follow recipe.

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.