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Union Mills Christmas Tree Ceremony

Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Library in the Community
Program Description:
Local Interests, Maker
Age Group:
Family

Celebrate the holiday season at the Union Mills Christmas Tree Ceremony, held in the large pavilion at Mill Pond Park.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library in the Community
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Local Interests, Maker
Event Details:

Celebrate the holiday season at the Union Mills Christmas Tree Ceremony, held in the large pavilion at Mill Pond Park.

Little Stories of La Porte

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Description:
Local Interests, Presentation
Age Group:
Adult

Discover fascinating and often overlooked pieces of LaPorte County’s rich history — from heartfelt letters written by American soldiers spending Christmas 1918 in France, to legends of buried treasure hidden in the county, and the inspiring story

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

Discover fascinating and often overlooked pieces of LaPorte County’s rich history — from heartfelt letters written by American soldiers spending Christmas 1918 in France, to legends of buried treasure hidden in the county, and the inspiring story

Teen Club: Manga Style

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
HA-Meeting Room at Hanna Branch
Program Description:
Local Interests
Age Group:
Teen

Kick off your holiday break by learning how to draw manga and creating your own comic book pages. Explore a variety of how-to-draw manga books from the library's collection and enjoy Japanese-inspired snacks as you bring your ideas to life.

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

Kick off your holiday break by learning how to draw manga and creating your own comic book pages. Explore a variety of how-to-draw manga books from the library's collection and enjoy Japanese-inspired snacks as you bring your ideas to life.

Christmas Eve

All Day
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online
Closing
Branches:
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online

Christmas Day

All Day
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online
Closing
Branches:
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online

Noon Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Local Interests
Age Group:
Family

Ring in the New Year a little early with a special Noon Year's Eve celebration for kids and families!

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

Ring in the New Year a little early with a special Noon Year's Eve celebration for kids and families!

New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online
Closing
Branches:
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online

New Year's Day

All Day
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online
Closing
Branches:
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online

Jigsaw Puzzle Swap

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 9:00am - 11:00am
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills Branch
Program Description:
Local Interests
Age Group:
Adult

Bring your jigsaw puzzles of any size to swap—everything from kids’ puzzles to 2000+ pieces!

Please tape the box edges or seal puzzles in a plastic bag to prevent lost pieces.

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

Bring your jigsaw puzzles of any size to swap—everything from kids’ puzzles to 2000+ pieces!

Please tape the box edges or seal puzzles in a plastic bag to prevent lost pieces.

Macramé Gnome-ntines

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
HA-Meeting Room at Hanna Branch
Program Description:
Local Interests
Age Group:
Everyone

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.

Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Local Interests
Event Details:

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.

Mystery and History of Union Mills

Saturday, February 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills Branch
Program Description:
Local Interests
Age Group:
Adult

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.

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

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.

Book Exchange

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rolling Prairie Branch
Program Description:
Local Interests
Age Group:
Adult

Did you just discover your new favorite book and want to share it with others? Bring a new or gently used copy of it to exchange with others and discover new favorites in return. 

Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Local Interests
Event Details:

Did you just discover your new favorite book and want to share it with others? Bring a new or gently used copy of it to exchange with others and discover new favorites in return. 

Pokémon Club: 30th Anniversary

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
HA-Meeting Room at Hanna Branch
Program Description:
Local Interests
Age Group:
Everyone

Celebrate 30 years of Pokémon with fun for all ages! Enjoy a variety of activities, including Nintendo Switch games, a Pokémon battle board game, and a temporary tattoo station.

Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Local Interests
Event Details:

Celebrate 30 years of Pokémon with fun for all ages! Enjoy a variety of activities, including Nintendo Switch games, a Pokémon battle board game, and a temporary tattoo station.