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Make It! Cricut® Mug Press

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Create your own mug and learn new skills using the Cricut® and Cricut® Mug Press at the Library Makerspace! There’s nothing better than a handmade craft. During this class,...

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

Create your own mug and learn new skills using the Cricut® and Cricut® Mug Press at the Library Makerspace!

Disclaimer(s)

Equipment Training

Like what you see? Staff can help you! Contact the LPCPL Exchange by email or phone to set up your one-on-one training.

 

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.
 

Stories and More Ages 3-5

Friday, July 19, 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.

D2B - Design to Build Camp: Squirrel House Edition

Friday, July 19, 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.

Carts in the Park: FOAM and Bubble Party!

Friday, July 19, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Library in the Community
Program Description:
Games and Play
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

LPCPL is bringing FOAM to Carts in the Park! Join your friends and family at the Hanna Park for a bubble-tastic Foam Party. Fair weather event only.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library in the Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Games and Play
Event Details:

LPCPL is bringing FOAM to Carts in the Park! Join your friends and family at the Hanna Park for a bubble-tastic Foam Party. Fair weather event only.

Olympic Medals

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Kingsford Heights Branch
Program Description:
STEAM
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Go for the gold (and silver and bronze) to get ready for Paris 2024! Stop by and create your original Olympic medal to wear while you watch the games at home.

Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Description: STEAM
Event Details:

Go for the gold (and silver and bronze) to get ready for Paris 2024! Stop by and create your original Olympic medal to wear while you watch the games at home.

Summer Reading Celebration - Foam Fest

Saturday, July 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
FL-Outdoor Space at Fish Lake Branch
Program Description:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Celebrate your summer reading success with a FOAM PARTY! Take a break from PaddleFest by having a bubble-tastic time at the Library. Play in the foam and explore the outdoor educat...

Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-Outdoor Space
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Special Event
Event Details:

Celebrate your summer reading success with a FOAM PARTY! Take a break from PaddleFest by having a bubble-tastic time at the Library. Play in the foam and explore the outdoor educational space. Fair weather event only. 

Cybersecurity Camp

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us for five days of hands-on labs & game play activities, & learn about the cybersecurity and IT world! Topics include phishing, ethical hacking, computer language for...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Maker, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Join us for five days of hands-on labs & game play activities, & learn about the cybersecurity and IT world! Topics include phishing, ethical hacking, computer language for coding, programming, and networking, and more.

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.

Epic Book Club

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
RP-Meeting Room at Rolling Prairie Branch
Age Group:
6-11
Event Details:

Do you love Dav Pilkey, Dog Man, Captain Underpants, and Cat Kid? Create your own original comic book - you’ll learn how to storyboard, create hilarious characters, and write dialo...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-Meeting Room
Age Group: 6-11
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Do you love Dav Pilkey, Dog Man, Captain Underpants, and Cat Kid? Create your own original comic book - you’ll learn how to storyboard, create hilarious characters, and write dialogue in this 3 day camp.

Yoga and Storytime in the Reading Wi-Fi Garden

Monday, July 22, 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.

Make It! Lathe Chess Piece

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Now is your chance to make your first chess piece. Using the chuck on the wood lathe, you will learn how to design, turn, and measure on the lathe so you will be prepared to take o...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Now is your chance to make your first chess piece. Using the chuck on the wood lathe, you will learn how to design, turn, and measure on the lathe so you will be prepared to take on this challenging project.

Disclaimer(s)

Equipment Training

Like what you see? Staff can help you! Contact the LPCPL Exchange by email or phone to set up your one-on-one training.

 

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.
 

Cybersecurity Camp

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us for five days of hands-on labs & game play activities, & learn about the cybersecurity and IT world! Topics include phishing, ethical hacking, computer language for...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Maker, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Join us for five days of hands-on labs & game play activities, & learn about the cybersecurity and IT world! Topics include phishing, ethical hacking, computer language for coding, programming, and networking, and more.

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.

VirtualAuthor-ElizabethAcevedo

Summer Author Series Viewing Party - Elizabeth Acevedo

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 12:45pm - 2:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo! In this exciting author conversation and Q&A, Acevedo will provide a short reading from her National B...

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

You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo!

VirtualAuthor-ElizabethAcevedo

Summer Author Series Viewing Party - Elizabeth Acevedo

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 12:45pm - 2:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo! In this exciting author conversation and Q&A, Acevedo will provide a short reading from her National B...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo!

VirtualAuthor-ElizabethAcevedo

Summer Author Series Viewing Party - Elizabeth Acevedo

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 12:45pm - 2:00pm
FL-Meeting Room at Fish Lake Branch
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo! In this exciting author conversation and Q&A, Acevedo will provide a short reading from her National B...

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

You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo!

VirtualAuthor-ElizabethAcevedo

Summer Author Series Viewing Party - Elizabeth Acevedo

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 12:45pm - 2:00pm
Kingsford Heights Branch
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo! In this exciting author conversation and Q&A, Acevedo will provide a short reading from her National B...

Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo!

VirtualAuthor-ElizabethAcevedo

Summer Author Series Viewing Party - Elizabeth Acevedo

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 12:45pm - 2:00pm
RP-Meeting Room at Rolling Prairie Branch
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo! In this exciting author conversation and Q&A, Acevedo will provide a short reading from her National B...

Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo!

VirtualAuthor-ElizabethAcevedo

Summer Author Series Viewing Party - Elizabeth Acevedo

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 12:45pm - 2:00pm
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills Branch
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo! In this exciting author conversation and Q&A, Acevedo will provide a short reading from her National B...

Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

You’re invited to learn about the power of poetry with Elizabeth Acevedo!

Sunny Salutations Yoga

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills Branch
Program Description:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Need some balance in your life? Harness the energy of the sun and summer with yoga! Join us at the Union Mills Branch for gentle yoga for all ages, abilities, and bodies. All of th...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Need some balance in your life? Harness the energy of the sun and summer with yoga! Join us at the Union Mills Branch for gentle yoga for all ages, abilities, and bodies. All of the exercises are adaptable for chair yoga as well!

Epic Book Club

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
RP-Meeting Room at Rolling Prairie Branch
Age Group:
6-11
Event Details:

Do you love Dav Pilkey, Dog Man, Captain Underpants, and Cat Kid? Create your own original comic book - you’ll learn how to storyboard, create hilarious characters, and write dialo...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-Meeting Room
Age Group: 6-11
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Do you love Dav Pilkey, Dog Man, Captain Underpants, and Cat Kid? Create your own original comic book - you’ll learn how to storyboard, create hilarious characters, and write dialogue in this 3 day camp.

Cybersecurity Camp

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Join us for five days of hands-on labs & game play activities, & learn about the cybersecurity and IT world! Topics include phishing, ethical hacking, computer language for...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Maker, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Join us for five days of hands-on labs & game play activities, & learn about the cybersecurity and IT world! Topics include phishing, ethical hacking, computer language for coding, programming, and networking, and more.

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.

How to Apply for Jobs Online

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills Branch
Program Description:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Come learn how to apply for jobs online from one of our Digital Navigators! Applying for jobs can be a stressful process, but you don't need to do it alone! Learn all about the do'...

Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Technology
Event Details:

Come learn how to apply for jobs online from one of our Digital Navigators! Applying for jobs can be a stressful process, but you don't need to do it alone!

"Painting" With Fabric: Fiber Arts Space Scene

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Continue "summer under the stars" and create your own space scene using fabric and iron-on adhesive to make a one-of-a-kind view of what you might see while gazing at the night sky...

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

Continue "summer under the stars" and create your own space scene using fabric and iron-on adhesive to make a one-of-a-kind view of what you might see while gazing at the night sky.

Speed Cubers

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
HA-Meeting Room at Hanna Branch
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Learn some tips and tricks for solving Rubik’s cubes. All levels are welcome.

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Learn some tips and tricks for solving Rubik’s cubes. All levels are welcome.

Morning Makers

Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join your fellow crafters and makers for this monthly gathering where we will work on various projects at the Exchange Makerspace! We’ll gather at the Exchange from 9:30-11:30...

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

Join your fellow crafters and makers for this monthly gathering where we will work on various projects at the Exchange Makerspace!

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.