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A Rolling Prairie Christmas

2:00pm - 6:00pm
Rolling Prairie Branch
Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Spread holiday cheer with a Rolling Prairie Christmas!  Bring the entire family and join in on the fun! Grab a cup of hot chocolate and cookies by the fireplace and then come say hi to Santa, who will be making a special visit from the North ...

Snow Stories, Crafts, & Cocoa

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Fish Lake Branch
Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Create a winter craft to keep or give as a gift. Sip hot cocoa while listening to short, snow stories on "Hoopla", the Library's free digital media service, as you create a winter wonderland masterpiece. ...

Holiday Crafting

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Get in the holiday spirit with a festive craft for the entire family! Create your own wooden ornament for your tree with fingerprint artwork! The creative designs are unlimited! Create a reindeer, gingerbread, wreath, Christmas lights, snowman, or mo...

Holiday Pigeon Party

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Hanna Branch
Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Storytime
Event Details:
Happy Holidays at the Hanna Branch! Join us to sip on some hot cocoa while reading Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Sleigh by Mo Willems. Then, we'll make a fun Handprint Pigeon ornament for you to take home!  ...

Storytime with the Symphony

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Coolspring Branch
Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event, Storytime
Event Details:
Five members of the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra will be making a special visit to the Coolspring Library on Thursday, December 14th at 5 p.m. for an evening of Christmas carols to help ring in the holiday season! Children can also make holiday...

Storytime with the Symphony

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event, Storytime
Event Details:
Four members of the La Porte County Symphony Orchestra will be making a special visit to the La Porte County Public Library on Monday, December 18th at 6 p.m. for an evening of Christmas carols to help ring in the holiday season! Children can also ma...

Christmas Eve - Observed

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

Christmas Day

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

New Year's Day

All Day
All Branches
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

Family Game & Music Night

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Fish Lake Branch
Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Event Details:
Share family fun and memories playing board games and listening to your favorite family music with "Hoopla", the Library's free digital media service. Snacks provided. A winning night for everybody! ...

Winter Reading Challenge Kick-Off

10:00am - 2:00pm
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:
Kick off the Winter Reading Challenge by creating your own themed bookmark! Stop by the Multipurpose Room at Main anytime between 10:00-2:00pm to sign up for the challenge on BeanStack, create your own craft, and finish your first book for the readin...

Learn All About Charcuterie

5:30pm - 7:30pm
LPCPL Exchange
Open
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Presentation, Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
Chrissie Lai, Health and Human Sciences Educator from the Purdue Extension Office, will demonstrate how to make healthy and delicious choices plus techniques to make your game day charcuterie boards picture perfect. Bring the whole family to learn, t...

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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.

Learn All About Charcuterie

10:00am - 12:00pm
LPCPL Exchange
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Presentation, Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Chrissie Lai, Health and Human Sciences Educator from the Purdue Extension Office will demonstrate how to make healthy and delicious choices plus techniques to make your game day charcuterie boards picture perfect. Bring the whole family to learn, th...

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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.

Pokémon Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Union Mills Branch
Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Local Interests
Event Details:
Enjoy Pokémon, meet other fans in your community, and focus on fun! Come out and play with other Pokémon trainers in your community! This is a great opportunity to meet like-minded individuals and build your skills. Whether you're a seasoned player o...

3D Printing Pen - Sundial

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kingsford Heights Branch
Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Type: Maker
Event Details:
Dial up the Sun! - Use a 3D printing pen to create a sundial to tell time by the hour! Investigate the Sun's journey through the seasons while learning about gnomons, angles, shadows, and rotation. Will time change with the solar eclipse? Come and fi...

President's Day

All Day
All Branches
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

Memorial Day

All Day
All Branches
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

Independence Day

All Day
All Branches
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

Labor Day

All Day
All Branches
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

Thanksgiving Day Eve

5:00pm - 8:00pm
All Branches
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

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
All Branches
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 Eve

All Day
All Branches
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
All Branches
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
All Branches
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