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Macramé Gnome-ntines

10:00am–11:00am
Everyone
Hanna Branch
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.

This event is in the "Family" group

Laser Cut/Engrave Valentines

10:00am–12:00pm
Family
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Looking for something fun and unique to do this Valentine's Day? Join us for an introduction the laser cutter/engraver!

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.
 

This event is in the "Family" group

Winter Reading Challenge Celebration

10:00am–1:00pm
Family
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Games and Play
Event Details:

Celebrate your Winter Reading Challenge success! Make wintry buttons and crafts, reflect on your favorite books from the challenge, redeem your final tokens, and set reading goals to guide you through the rest of the year. 

This event is in the "Kids 6-11" group

Cooking with Kids: Valentine's Day Treat

2:00pm–3:00pm
Kids 6-11
Coolspring Branch
Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 6-11
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Use the Charlie Cart to make Cupid Crunch, a festive Valentine's Day snack! This a fun way to practice measuring and mixing skills. We'll enjoy our treats while learning about the history of Valentine's Day and reading a themed story. 

Presidents' 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
This event is in the "Kids 6-11" group

Jenga Olympics

3:30pm–5:00pm
Kids 6-11
Rolling Prairie Branch
Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Age Group: Kids 6-11
Program Description: Games and Play
Event Details:

Compete for the title of Supreme Jenga Champion! This fun tournament builds critical thinking, strategic planning, and hand-eye coordination skills. Play multiple Jenga games—culminating in a final showdown—with Giant Jenga. 

This event is in the "Kids 6-11" group

Ozobot Olympics

5:30pm–6:45pm
Kids 6-11
Coolspring Branch
Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids 6-11
Program Description: STEAM
Event Details:

Program Ozobots to compete in events like curling and slalom skiing as part of your own Winter Olympic Games!

This event is in the "Adult" group

Design Winter Lanterns

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Design winter-themed lanterns using Cricut, 3D printing, or laser cutting software. View example projects from each machine and decide which method you'd like for your lantern! 

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.
 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Talk & Stitch

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Interested in knitting, crochet, hand-sewing, or other needlework projects? Whether you're just learning or have decades of experience, join fellow fiber craft enthusiasts for an evening of stitching!

This event is in the "Teen" group

The Taste of TikTok

4:00pm–5:00pm
Teen
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Using the Charlie Cart, we will make viral TikTok recipes to practice basic cooking skills. 

This month's featured recipe is cinnamon rolls in mugs.  

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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Chapter Chats Book Club

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

We welcome you to 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: Read a Book Your Age

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group

Play & Learn Ages 0-3

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

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 event is in the "Everyone" group
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Board Meeting
Event Details:

Public Meeting of the La Porte County Public Library Board of Trustees.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Cricut Corner: Infusible Ink

5:30pm–7:30pm
Adult
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Interested in learning more about the Cricut? Whether you're just beginning or have years of experience, join fellow crafters on the third Thursday each month to share tips and tricks, chat, and work on projects. 

This event is in the "Kids 0-5" group

Stories & More Ages 3-5

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

Read, sing, and move your way to kindergarten! 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Mystery and History of Union Mills

10:00am–11:00am
Adult
Union Mills Branch
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Activity Center for Older Adults Tech Help Table

10:30am–12:00pm
Adult
Library in the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library in the Community
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Technology
Event Details:

Do you need help setting up a new device or have any questions about your electronics? Come in and speak with one of our Digital Navigators to better understand your technology and how it can work for you! 

This event is in the "Family" group

Choose Your Own Storytime

4:00pm–4:30pm
Family
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

Did you know reading with your child develops vocabulary and comprehension, nurtures a love for reading, and motivates children to want to learn to read? 

This event is in the "Family" group

Wood Turn a Handline

6:00pm–8:00pm
Family
LPCPL Exchange
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Maker
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn the basics of the lathe and drill press as you shape and assemble a handline. 

Please bring your own hooks and tackle to complete your kit.  

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.
 

This event is in the "Adult" group

Virtual Author Talk with Tom Crouch

1:00pm–2:00pm
Adult
Online
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Tom D. Crouch, a Smithsonian veteran of almost 45 years, paints a robust picture of a unique American establishment and its lasting legacies in his book Smithson’s Gamble.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Fundamentals of Fabric Selection

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Shopping for fabric or yarn online can be overwhelming, especially when you can't feel the material in person.

This event is in the "Adult" group

Readers Corner

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
Coolspring Branch
Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
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 "Teen" group

Teen Zone

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

Teen Zone is a monthly program just for teens! On the fourth Wednesday of every month (excluding April), stop by the library for a fun, drop-in activity designed to hang out, try something new, and connect with friends.

This event is in the "Teen" group

Pi-Powered Badge-Off Workshop

5:30pm–7:00pm
Teen
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Calling all problem solvers! Enter the Pi-Powered Badge-Off to create a wearable device that tackles a real-world challenge or meaningfully improves someone’s quality of life.