This event is in the "0-5" group Aug 1 2025 Fri Stories & More Ages 3-5 10:00am–10:30am 0-5 Main Library This event is in the "0-5" group Aug 1 2025 Fri Stories & More Ages 3-5 10:00am–10:30am 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 Aug 4 2025 Mon Family Storytime 5:00pm–5:30pm Family Main Library This event is in the "Family" group Aug 4 2025 Mon Family Storytime 5:00pm–5:30pm 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 Aug 6 2025 Wed Creative Kids: Colors in Nature 4:00pm–5:00pm 6-11 Main Library This event is in the "6-11" group Aug 6 2025 Wed Creative Kids: Colors in Nature 4:00pm–5:00pm 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 Aug 7 2025 Thu Play & Learn Ages 0-3 10:00am–10:30am 0-5 Main Library This event is in the "0-5" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Play & Learn Ages 0-3 10:00am–10:30am 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 Aug 7 2025 Thu Tween Book Club (Ages 10-13) 4:00pm–5:00pm Teen Main Library This event is in the "Teen" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Tween Book Club (Ages 10-13) 4:00pm–5:00pm 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 Aug 7 2025 Thu Paper Weaving 5:00pm–6:30pm Adult Main Library This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 7 2025 Thu Paper Weaving 5:00pm–6:30pm 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 Aug 8 2025 Fri Stories & More Ages 3-5 10:00am–10:30am 0-5 Main Library This event is in the "0-5" group Aug 8 2025 Fri Stories & More Ages 3-5 10:00am–10:30am 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 Aug 9 2025 Sat Back to School Readiness 10:00am–12:00pm Family Main Library This event is in the "Family" group Aug 9 2025 Sat Back to School Readiness 10:00am–12:00pm 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 Aug 11 2025 Mon Family Storytime 5:00pm–5:30pm Family Main Library This event is in the "Family" group Aug 11 2025 Mon Family Storytime 5:00pm–5:30pm 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 Aug 12 2025 Tue Page Turners 12:00pm–1:00pm Adult Main Library This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 12 2025 Tue Page Turners 12:00pm–1:00pm 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 Aug 14 2025 Thu Play & Learn Ages 0-3 10:00am–10:30am 0-5 Main Library This event is in the "0-5" group Aug 14 2025 Thu Play & Learn Ages 0-3 10:00am–10:30am 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 Aug 14 2025 Thu All Things True Crime Book Club 5:30pm–6:30pm Adult Main Library This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 14 2025 Thu All Things True Crime Book Club 5:30pm–6:30pm 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 Aug 15 2025 Fri Stories & More Ages 3-5 10:00am–10:30am 0-5 Main Library This event is in the "0-5" group Aug 15 2025 Fri Stories & More Ages 3-5 10:00am–10:30am 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 Aug 16 2025 Sat Baba Yaga's Stew 3:30pm–4:30pm Adult Main Library This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 16 2025 Sat Baba Yaga's Stew 3:30pm–4:30pm 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 Aug 18 2025 Mon Family Storytime 5:00pm–5:30pm Family Main Library This event is in the "Family" group Aug 18 2025 Mon Family Storytime 5:00pm–5:30pm 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 Aug 19 2025 Tue Getting to Know Your Apple Device 10:00am–12:00pm Adult Main Library This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Getting to Know Your Apple Device 10:00am–12:00pm 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 Aug 20 2025 Wed Exploring Art: Sketching 4:00pm–5:00pm 6-11 Main Library This event is in the "6-11" group Aug 20 2025 Wed Exploring Art: Sketching 4:00pm–5:00pm 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 Aug 20 2025 Wed Chapter Chats Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Adult Main Library This event is in the "Adult" group Aug 20 2025 Wed Chapter Chats Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm 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 Aug 21 2025 Thu Play & Learn Ages 0-3 10:00am–10:30am 0-5 Main Library This event is in the "0-5" group Aug 21 2025 Thu Play & Learn Ages 0-3 10:00am–10:30am 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 Aug 21 2025 Thu La Porte County Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting 5:30pm–6:30pm Everyone Main Library This event is in the "Everyone" group Aug 21 2025 Thu La Porte County Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting 5:30pm–6:30pm Main Library 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 Aug 22 2025 Fri Stories & More Ages 3-5 10:00am–10:30am 0-5 Main Library This event is in the "0-5" group Aug 22 2025 Fri Stories & More Ages 3-5 10:00am–10:30am 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 Aug 23 2025 Sat Tie Dye Party 12:00pm–2:00pm Family Main Library This event is in the "Family" group Aug 23 2025 Sat Tie Dye Party 12:00pm–2:00pm 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 Aug 25 2025 Mon Family Storytime 5:00pm–5:30pm Family Main Library This event is in the "Family" group Aug 25 2025 Mon Family Storytime 5:00pm–5:30pm 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 Aug 28 2025 Thu Play & Learn Ages 0-3 10:00am–10:30am 0-5 Main Library This event is in the "0-5" group Aug 28 2025 Thu Play & Learn Ages 0-3 10:00am–10:30am 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!