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Stories and More Ages 3-5

Friday, July 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
0-5
Storytime_Stories and More - Ages 3-5:

Get ready for kindergarten with stories, songs, movement and more!Preparing for kindergarten begins long before preschool and kindergarten sign ups! Storytimes build the skills nee...

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

Get ready for kindergarten with stories, songs, movement and more!

Preparing for kindergarten begins long before preschool and kindergarten sign ups! Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at home. Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ Curriculum, storytime is a great way to have fun while working on reading skills, social skills, and motor skills.

Summer Reading Celebration - Slime Party

Saturday, July 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
STEAM
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

It's ooey, it's gooey, it's SLIME! Celebrate your summer reading success with a slime party! Join in on the fun as Ms. Anna teaches us step-by-step how to make our own slime. No...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: STEAM
Event Details:

It's ooey, it's gooey, it's SLIME!

D2B - Design to Build Camp: Squirrel House Edition

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Learn to design and then build a usable squirrel house! Design will include hand sketch and the use of design software. Proof of concept will be completed through the developm...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Maker, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn to design and then build a usable squirrel house! Design will include hand sketch and the use of design software. Proof of concept will be completed through the development of a prototype followed by the actual build.

Disclaimer(s)

Exchange Safety

During this class, you will work with machinery and a variety of tools. Closed toe shoes are required. Avoid wearing baggy clothing or dangling jewelry, and tie back long hair.

If you have any questions, contact the LPCPL Exchange at 219-344-5895.
 

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

"I Survived" Theater Camp

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills Branch
Age Group:
6-11
Event Details:

Act out scenes from the Lauren Tarshis series I Survived using stop motion and green screen technology. Build your performance skills and explore history while recreating...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: 6-11
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Act out scenes from the Lauren Tarshis series I Survived using stop motion and green screen technology.

Yoga and Storytime in the Reading Wi-Fi Garden

Monday, July 15, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
MN-Reading Wi-Fi Garden at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime, Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Enjoy a storytime and yoga in our outdoor space where there is plenty of room to stretch out and unwind. This all-levels yoga is a great opportunity for kids and their families to ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Reading Wi-Fi Garden
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime, Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Enjoy a storytime and yoga in our outdoor space where there is plenty of room to stretch out and unwind. This all-levels yoga is a great opportunity for kids and their families to practice healthy living strategies together.

D2B - Design to Build Camp: Squirrel House Edition

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Learn to design and then build a usable squirrel house! Design will include hand sketch and the use of design software. Proof of concept will be completed through the developm...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Maker, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn to design and then build a usable squirrel house! Design will include hand sketch and the use of design software. Proof of concept will be completed through the development of a prototype followed by the actual build.

Disclaimer(s)

Exchange Safety

During this class, you will work with machinery and a variety of tools. Closed toe shoes are required. Avoid wearing baggy clothing or dangling jewelry, and tie back long hair.

If you have any questions, contact the LPCPL Exchange at 219-344-5895.
 

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Max Brallier

Summer Author Series Viewing Party - Max Brallier

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 12:45pm - 1:45pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
0-5, 6-11
Event Details:

Would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Join us for a slime craft and a screening of the Summer Author Series with Max Brallier, New York Times bestselling author of&...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 0-5, 6-11
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Would you survive a zombie apocalypse?

Max Brallier

Summer Author Series Viewing Party - Max Brallier

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 12:45pm - 1:45pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
0-5, 6-11
Event Details:

Would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Join us for a slime craft and a screening of the Summer Author Series with Max Brallier, New York Times bestselling author of&...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: 0-5, 6-11
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Would you survive a zombie apocalypse?

Max Brallier

Summer Author Series Viewing Party - Max Brallier

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 12:45pm - 1:45pm
FL-Meeting Room at Fish Lake Branch
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
0-5, 6-11
Event Details:

Would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Join us for a slime craft and a screening of the Summer Author Series with Max Brallier, New York Times bestselling author of&...

Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-Meeting Room
Age Group: 0-5, 6-11
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Would you survive a zombie apocalypse?

Max Brallier

Summer Author Series Viewing Party - Max Brallier

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 12:45pm - 1:45pm
Kingsford Heights Branch
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
0-5, 6-11
Event Details:

Would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Join us for a slime craft and a screening of the Summer Author Series with Max Brallier, New York Times bestselling author of&...

Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: 0-5, 6-11
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Would you survive a zombie apocalypse?

Max Brallier

Summer Author Series Viewing Party - Max Brallier

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 12:45pm - 1:45pm
RP-Meeting Room at Rolling Prairie Branch
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
0-5, 6-11
Event Details:

Would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Join us for a slime craft and a screening of the Summer Author Series with Max Brallier, New York Times bestselling author of&...

Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-Meeting Room
Age Group: 0-5, 6-11
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Would you survive a zombie apocalypse?

Max Brallier

Summer Author Series Viewing Party - Max Brallier

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 12:45pm - 1:45pm
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills Branch
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
0-5, 6-11
Event Details:

Would you survive a zombie apocalypse? Join us for a slime craft and a screening of the Summer Author Series with Max Brallier, New York Times bestselling author of&...

Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: 0-5, 6-11
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Would you survive a zombie apocalypse?

"I Survived" Theater Camp

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills Branch
Program Description:
Performance
Age Group:
6-11
Event Details:

Act out scenes from the Lauren Tarshis series I Survived using stop motion and green screen technology. Build your performance skills and explore history while recreating...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: 6-11
Program Description: Performance
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Act out scenes from the Lauren Tarshis series I Survived using stop motion and green screen technology.

Talk and Stitch Tuesdays

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Do you dream about fabric? Take your knitting project everywhere you go? Want to learn about different forms of fiber arts and discover a new hobby? Join us for Talk and Stitch Tue...

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

Do you dream about fabric? Take your knitting project everywhere you go? Want to learn about different forms of fiber arts and discover a new hobby? Join us for Talk and Stitch Tuesdays at the Exchange!

Disclaimer(s)

Exchange Safety

During this class, you will work with machinery and a variety of tools. Closed toe shoes are required. Avoid wearing baggy clothing or dangling jewelry, and tie back long hair.

If you have any questions, contact the LPCPL Exchange at 219-344-5895.
 

Storytime in the Park

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library in the Community
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
0-5, 6-11
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime and craft in the park! This month we will be visiting Creek Ridge County Park and learning about turtles!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library in the Community
Age Group: 0-5, 6-11
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime and craft in the park!

This month we will be visiting Creek Ridge County Park and learning about turtles!

D2B - Design to Build Camp: Squirrel House Edition

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Learn to design and then build a usable squirrel house! Design will include hand sketch and the use of design software. Proof of concept will be completed through the developm...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Maker, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn to design and then build a usable squirrel house! Design will include hand sketch and the use of design software. Proof of concept will be completed through the development of a prototype followed by the actual build.

Disclaimer(s)

Exchange Safety

During this class, you will work with machinery and a variety of tools. Closed toe shoes are required. Avoid wearing baggy clothing or dangling jewelry, and tie back long hair.

If you have any questions, contact the LPCPL Exchange at 219-344-5895.
 

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

"I Survived" Theater Camp

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills Branch
Age Group:
6-11
Event Details:

Act out scenes from the Lauren Tarshis series I Survived using stop motion and green screen technology. Build your performance skills and explore history while recreating...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: 6-11
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Act out scenes from the Lauren Tarshis series I Survived using stop motion and green screen technology.

Make It! Embroider a Constellation

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Learn basic embroidery skills and stitch a constellation. You’ll also learn about simple electrical circuits so you can add an LED sequin for embellishment and really make your pro...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Learn basic embroidery skills and stitch a constellation. You’ll also learn about simple electrical circuits so you can add an LED sequin for embellishment and really make your project shine! 

Stretch and Refresh Yoga

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Yoga is a great way to improve your balance, flexibility, and strength. Whether you’re an experienced yogi or are interested in picking up a new hobby, come stretch and refresh you...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Yoga is a great way to improve your balance, flexibility, and strength. Whether you’re an experienced yogi or are interested in picking up a new hobby, come stretch and refresh your body and mind with all-levels yoga.

Play and Learn Ages 0-3

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
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: 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.

D2B - Design to Build Camp: Squirrel House Edition

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Learn to design and then build a usable squirrel house! Design will include hand sketch and the use of design software. Proof of concept will be completed through the developm...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Maker, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn to design and then build a usable squirrel house! Design will include hand sketch and the use of design software. Proof of concept will be completed through the development of a prototype followed by the actual build.

Disclaimer(s)

Exchange Safety

During this class, you will work with machinery and a variety of tools. Closed toe shoes are required. Avoid wearing baggy clothing or dangling jewelry, and tie back long hair.

If you have any questions, contact the LPCPL Exchange at 219-344-5895.
 

Food Allergies

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Art Club

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kingsford Heights Branch
Program Description:
Local Interests
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Are you into textiles, clay, coloring books, pastels, or painting? Come and share your artistic side with others! Bring your work and materials and spend some time sharing, be...

Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Local Interests
Event Details:

Are you into textiles, clay, coloring books, pastels, or painting? Come and share your artistic side with others! Bring your work and materials and spend some time sharing, being inspired by others, and creating what you like to do best.

Cooking with Kids

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
0-5, 6-11
Event Details:

In this event series, we will learn basic cooking skills, promote healthy eating habits, and enjoy some yummy food together! Today we will be making a strawberry almond milkshake! ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 0-5, 6-11
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Event Details:

In this event series, we will learn basic cooking skills, promote healthy eating habits, and enjoy some yummy food together! Today we will be making a strawberry almond milkshake! Cooking experience is not required.

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.

La Porte County Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Description:
Board Meeting
Age Group:
Everyone
Board Meeting_Monthly:

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

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