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Stories & More Ages 3-5

10:00am–10:30am
0-5
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

This week is all about the color purple! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing hand dexterity. 

This event is in the "Family" group

Family Storytime

5:00pm–5:30pm
Family
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages!

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.

This week is all about back to school season! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing cutting skills and color ordering. 

This event is in the "6-11" group

Creative Kids: Colors in Nature

4:00pm–5:00pm
6-11
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 6-11
Program Description: Games and Play, STEAM
Event Details:

Let your creative sparks fly! Creative Kids takes place the first Wednesday of each month and is an opportunity to cultivate your inner creativity while you learn a new craft or skill!

This event is in the "0-5" group

Play & Learn Ages 0-3

10:00am–10:30am
0-5
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

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 week, we are celebrating back to school season!

This event is in the "Teen" group

Tween Book Club (Ages 10-13)

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
Main Library
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

Paper Weaving

5:00pm–6:30pm
Adult
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Art
Event Details:

Explore the art of paper weaving and create unique, colorful projects like bookmarks, greeting cards, and frameable art!

This event is in the "0-5" group

Stories & More Ages 3-5

10:00am–10:30am
0-5
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

This week is all about back to school season! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing cutting skills and color ordering. 

This event is in the "Family" group

Back to School Readiness

10:00am–12:00pm
Family
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Are you a parent preparing for the new school year or starting a homeschooling journey? Join us to learn about how the library can support your child’s reading development.

This event is in the "Family" group

Family Storytime

5:00pm–5:30pm
Family
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages!

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.

This week is all about the beach! This week's craft is an excellent activity for building creativity and practicing hand-eye coordination. 


 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Page Turners

12:00pm–1:00pm
Adult
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Please join us for a lively discussion of this month's selection. Newcomers are always welcome!

This event is in the "0-5" group

Play & Learn Ages 0-3

10:00am–10:30am
0-5
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

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 week is all about the beach!

This event is in the "Adult" group

All Things True Crime Book Club

5:30pm–6:30pm
Adult
Main Library
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 "0-5" group

Stories & More Ages 3-5

10:00am–10:30am
0-5
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

This week is all about the beach! This week's craft is an excellent activity for building creativity and practicing hand-eye coordination. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Baba Yaga's Stew

3:30pm–4:30pm
Adult
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Reading Wi-Fi Garden
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Performance
Event Details:

Baba Yaga’s Stew brews up a pot of bubbling tunes and boiling improvisations, inspired by sounds from all over the world.

This event is in the "Family" group

Family Storytime

5:00pm–5:30pm
Family
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages!

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.

This week is all about magic! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing scissor skills and building creativity. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Getting to Know Your Apple Device

10:00am–12:00pm
Adult
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Technology

Learn how to get the most out of your iPhone or iPad. 

We'll share the basics of downloading apps, using your iPhone to call or text, searching your iPad, taking pictures and videos, and more!

Please bring your own device - they will not be provided. Not sure if you have an Apple or Android device? Ask our staff to help you identify which class to join!

This event is in the "6-11" group

Exploring Art: Sketching

4:00pm–5:00pm
6-11
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 6-11
Program Description: STEAM
Event Details:

Color Our World this summer by Exploring Art! Each month, you will be introduced to a different art style, learn about notable artists in the field, and get the chance to create your own piece in that style. 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Chapter Chats Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Study Cafe
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us to talk about the books that we are all loving, hating, and all the books in between.

Newcomers are always welcome!

This month: I just can't (self) help myself

This event is in the "0-5" group

Play & Learn Ages 0-3

10:00am–10:30am
0-5
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

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 week is all about magic! 

This event is in the "Everyone" group
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.

This event is in the "0-5" group

Stories & More Ages 3-5

10:00am–10:30am
0-5
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

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.

This week is all about magic! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing scissor skills and building creativity. 

This event is in the "Family" group

Tie Dye Party

12:00pm–2:00pm
Family
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Reading Wi-Fi Garden
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Art, Games and Play
Event Details:

Join us for a tie dye party to celebrate the end of summer reading! You bring the item, we provide the dye.

Enjoy yard games and a StoryWalk® after you finish your tie dye, and log your last reading minutes for the summer challenge!

This event is in the "Family" group

Family Storytime

5:00pm–5:30pm
Family
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages!

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.

This week is all about the letter C/Cats! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing letter recognition and scissor skills.


 

This event is in the "0-5" group

Play & Learn Ages 0-3

10:00am–10:30am
0-5
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

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 week is all about the letter C/Cats!