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Make It! Soldering Ornament

5:30pm - 7:30pm
LPCPL Exchange
Open
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:
Learn soldering basics!  Find out how to identify different electrical components in a soldering kit, how to assemble it, and how to assemble the RGB LED Ball Soldering Kit. It makes a unique LED ball that flashes bright colors in the dark. It a...

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.

If you have any questions, contact the LPCPL Exchange at 219-344-5895.
 

Homeschool Makers

1:00pm - 3:00pm
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: 6-11, Teen
Program Type: Maker
Event Details:
Hey homeschoolers—Are you interested in making things or crafting? Looking for new ideas to give away as gifts or keepsakes for yourself? Come make with us! We’ll have a variety of fun projects to choose from using different materials and tools. ...

Make It! Sew a Gift Bag

10:00am - 12:00pm
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker
Event Details:
In this class, you’ll learn to sew a simple drawstring bag that can be used to wrap gifts for the holidays, birthdays, and other special occasions! These bags are easily customizable and reuseable.   ...

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.

If you have any questions, contact the LPCPL Exchange at 219-344-5895.
 

Make It! Sew a Rope Bowl

10:00am - 12:00pm
LPCPL Exchange
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Learn the basics of sewing and transform cotton rope into a beautiful bowl! You will leave with new sewing skills and a useful new container!   ...

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.

If you have any questions, contact the LPCPL Exchange at 219-344-5895.
 

Make It! Sew a Rope Bowl

2:00pm - 4:00pm
LPCPL Exchange
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Learn the basics of sewing and transform cotton rope into a beautiful bowl! You will leave with new sewing skills and a useful new container!   ...

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.

If you have any questions, contact the LPCPL Exchange at 219-344-5895.
 

Teen ChangeMAKErs - Making for good

3:00pm - 5:00pm
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Maker

Spend your Monday afternoons at the Exchange Makerspace. We provide the supplies and training, you make cool things that can be donated to people and animals in need! You can even earn service hours while learning something new and having fun. 

First time at the LPCPL Exchange? A parent/guardian will need to sign a waiver before you can use certain equipment. 

Make It! Cricut Garland

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Union Mills Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:
Looking for a simple way to spruce up your home holiday decorations this year? Come learn how to make a simple winter garland using the Cricut and Cricut Design Space. There will be some designs pre-cut already to make your garland or you can create ...

Talk and Stitch Tuesdays

5:30pm - 7:30pm
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker
Event Details:
Do you dream about fabric? Take your knitting project everywhere you go? Want to learn about different forms of fiber arts and discover a new hobby? Join us for Talk and Stitch Tuesdays at the Exchange! We’re inviting all Sewists, Quilters, Knitters,...

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.

If you have any questions, contact the LPCPL Exchange at 219-344-5895.
 

Make It! Lathe Pen Turning

10:00am - 12:00pm
LPCPL Exchange
Open
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:
Make your own custom pen and leave your mark while learning to use the lathe!      Come learn the basics of operating a woodworking lathe and what you can do with it! Lathes can create a variety of unique objects out of wood. The pen you...

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.

If you have any questions, contact the LPCPL Exchange at 219-344-5895.
 

Make It! Wood Turned Ornament

5:30pm - 7:30pm
LPCPL Exchange
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Transform wood blanks into festive ornaments with the lathe. Practice following a pattern and using measuring tools to make a tree, snowman, light, or bauble. ...

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.

If you have any questions, contact the LPCPL Exchange at 219-344-5895.
 

Teen ChangeMAKErs - Making for good

3:00pm - 5:00pm
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Maker

Spend your Monday afternoons at the Exchange Makerspace. We provide the supplies and training, you make cool things that can be donated to people and animals in need! You can even earn service hours while learning something new and having fun. 

First time at the LPCPL Exchange? A parent/guardian will need to sign a waiver before you can use certain equipment. 

Make It! Wood Turned Ornament

10:00am - 12:00pm
LPCPL Exchange
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Transform wood blanks into festive ornaments with the lathe. Practice following a pattern and using measuring tools to make a tree, snowman, light, or bauble. ...

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.

If you have any questions, contact the LPCPL Exchange at 219-344-5895.
 

Make It! Lathe Pen Turning

5:30pm - 7:30pm
LPCPL Exchange
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:
Make your own custom pen and leave your mark while learning to use the lathe!      Come learn the basics of operating a woodworking lathe and what you can do with it! Lathes can create a variety of unique objects out of wood. The pen you...

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.

If you have any questions, contact the LPCPL Exchange at 219-344-5895.
 

Make It! Cricut Garland

4:00pm - 5:30pm
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker
Event Details:
Looking for a simple way to spruce up your home holiday decorations this year? Come learn how to make a simple winter garland using the Cricut and Cricut Design Space. There will be some designs pre-cut already to make your garland or you can create ...

Teen ChangeMAKErs - Making for good

3:00pm - 5:00pm
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Maker

Spend your Monday afternoons at the Exchange Makerspace. We provide the supplies and training, you make cool things that can be donated to people and animals in need! You can even earn service hours while learning something new and having fun. 

First time at the LPCPL Exchange? A parent/guardian will need to sign a waiver before you can use certain equipment. 

Talk and Stitch Tuesdays

5:30pm - 7:30pm
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker
Event Details:
Do you dream about fabric? Take your knitting project everywhere you go? Want to learn about different forms of fiber arts and discover a new hobby? Join us for Talk and Stitch Tuesdays at the Exchange! We’re inviting all Sewists, Quilters, Knitters,...

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.

If you have any questions, contact the LPCPL Exchange at 219-344-5895.
 

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

Talk and Stitch Tuesdays

5:30pm - 7:30pm
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker
Event Details:
Do you dream about fabric? Take your knitting project everywhere you go? Want to learn about different forms of fiber arts and discover a new hobby? Join us for Talk and Stitch Tuesdays at the Exchange! We’re inviting all Sewists, Quilters, Knitters,...

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.

If you have any questions, contact the LPCPL Exchange at 219-344-5895.
 

Winter Maker Camp

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Maker, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
Hey kids—Looking for something to do over Winter Break? Have you ever wondered how snowflakes form? Come learn about snowflakes and winter! We will craft, read, experiment, and have activities all dealing with winter. Register for one or both da...

Winter Maker Camp

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: 6-11
Program Type: Maker, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:
Hey kids—Looking for something to do over Winter Break? Have you ever wondered how snowflakes form? Come learn about snowflakes and winter! We will craft, read, experiment, and have activities all dealing with winter. Register for one or both da...

Teen ChangeMAKErs - Making for good

3:00pm - 5:00pm
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Teen
Program Type: Maker

Spend your Monday afternoons at the Exchange Makerspace. We provide the supplies and training, you make cool things that can be donated to people and animals in need! You can even earn service hours while learning something new and having fun. 

First time at the LPCPL Exchange? A parent/guardian will need to sign a waiver before you can use certain equipment. 

Learn It! Sashiko Stitching

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Coolspring Branch
Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Type: Maker
Event Details:
Enjoy the Japanese art of Sashiko, or “little stabs” stitching!   In this class, you will learn the basics of Sashiko stitching. Sashiko means little stabs and is a type of traditional Japanese embroidery used for the decorative and functiona...