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5 am

Summer Solstice Sunrise Hike

5:00am–6:00am
Everyone
Library in the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Library in the Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Gardening and Nature
Event Details:

Join us for a sunrise hike at Luhr Park to celebrate the summer solstice!

We will read a story, then the park naturalist will guide us through a program about the summer solstice. 
6 am
7 am
8 am
9 am
Cancelled

Tai Chi Easy™ for Health and Relaxation

9:30am–10:30am
Adult
Main Library
At Capacity
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you're new to tai chi or have practiced it for years, join Kristy Putnam, Tai Chi Easy™ Senior Trainer of the Integral Institute of Qigong and Tai Chi and a certified Integrative Health Coach, for a six-week series. 

Fine Motor Movement Yoga

9:30am–10:00am
0-5
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Join us before storytime to participate in a fine motor yoga session! Designed to help kids build movement skills, this yoga workshop will be led by Divine Child Yoga & Movement.
10 am

ML - Foodie Tuesdays

10:30am–2:30pm
Everyone
Library in the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Library in the Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Community Stop
Event Details:

 

Join the City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department and the Mobile Library at Unity Park every Tuesday for a relaxing lunch hour.

Family Storytime

10:00am–10:30am
0-5
Union Mills Branch
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Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Play & Learn Ages 0-3

10:00am–10:30am
0-5
Main Library
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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 color orange! 

Stories & More Ages 3-5

10:00am–10:30am
0-5
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
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 orange! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing hand-eye coordination and letter recognition.

Summer Celebration

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

Come celebrate the first day of summer with us! Together, we'll read stories about summertime, create a seed ball and a summer bucket list sunflower craft! 

Ukulele Club

10:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Fish Lake Branch
At Capacity
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to play the ukulele with musician Bob Sieko! This beginner-friendly class will have you playing simple songs in no time. Bring your own ukulele if you have one — or use one of ours.
11 am

Humane Indiana: Colors in the Wild

11:00am–12:00pm
Everyone
Coolspring Branch
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Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Presentation
Event Details:

Join Humane Indiana Wildlife to learn about animals native to our state and found within our community.
12 pm

Family Storytime

12:00pm–12:30pm
0-5
Coolspring Branch
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Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime

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? 

Each week, children are invited to help choose the books we will read during storytime—encouraging active participation, building confidence, and cultivating excitement around reading. Families will also have time to read and explore books together. 

Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ Curriculum, storytime is a great way to have fun while working on reading, social, and motor skills. 
1 pm

ML - Hesston

1:30pm–2:15pm
Everyone
Library in the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Library in the Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Community Stop
Event Details:

 

Summer Designs: Build and Paint Laser-Cut Art

1:00pm–4:00pm
Teen, Adult
LPCPL Exchange
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Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Get ready for summer with a fun, drop-in crafting session! Stop by anytime between 1:00pm and 4:00pm to choose from a variety of summer designs to be cut using the laser cutter/engraver.
2 pm

Cutting the Cord

2:00pm–3:30pm
Adult
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Study Cafe
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Technology

Stop paying for cable and still watch TV! 

Have you ever wondered what would happen if you didn’t have to pay for cable? Learn more at this free class!

Game-Wisdom: The Popularity of Playing Games Fast - The Culture of Speedrunning Games

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teen
Kingsford Heights Branch
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Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: STEAM
Event Details:

Are you familiar with speedrunning? It's the art of completing a video game as quickly as possible, relying solely on skill and strategy—no cheats or file modifications allowed.

ML - Koomler Park

2:00pm–3:00pm
Everyone
Library in the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Library in the Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Community Stop
Event Details:
 
The Mobile Library is hitting the parks this summer!
3 pm

ML - Butterfly Garden Estates

3:30pm–4:00pm
Everyone
Library in the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Library in the Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Community Stop
Event Details:

 

Picasso Portraits

3:00pm–5:00pm
Teen, Adult
Kingsford Heights Branch
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Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Description: Art
Event Details:

Unleash your inner artist by creating your own Picasso-inspired portrait! Learn about his unique style and techniques as you experiment with chalk, crayons, oil pastels, and more.
4 pm

Exploring Art: Watercolor Painting

4:00pm–5:00pm
6-11
Main Library
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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. 

ML-Carriage House Apartments

4:00pm–4:30pm
Everyone
Library in the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Library in the Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Community Stop
Event Details:

 
5 pm

Family Storytime

5:00pm–5:30pm
Family
Main Library
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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? 

Each week, children are invited to help choose the books we will read during storytime—encouraging active participation, building confidence, and cultivating excitement around reading. Families will also have time to read and explore books together. 

Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ Curriculum, storytime is a great way to have fun while working on reading, social, and motor skills. 

For today's storytime, we will be joined by 2024 La Porte County Fair Queen, Samantha Wilson! This week is all about kindness!

Cancelled

Laser/CNC Meetup

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

Make time for making by joining us on the third Monday of each month to focus on using the laser cutter/engraver and CNC machines.

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.
 
Closing

Closed Due to Power Outage

5:00pm–7:00pm
Union Mills Branch
Branches:
Union Mills Branch
Closing

Closed Due to Power Outage

5:00pm–7:00pm
Hanna Branch
Branches:
Hanna Branch

La Porte County Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

5:30pm–6:30pm
Everyone
Main Library
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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.
6 pm
Cancelled

Tai Chi Easy™ for Health and Relaxation

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
Main Library
At Capacity
Registration Required
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you're new to tai chi or have practiced it for years, join Kristy Putnam, Tai Chi Easy™ Senior Trainer of the Integral Institute of Qigong and Tai Chi and a certified Integrative Health Coach, for a six-week series. 

Chapter Chats Book Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adult
Main Library
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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

Teen Engineering Camp: Raspberry Pi Edition

6:00pm–7:30pm
Teen
LPCPL Exchange
At Capacity
Registration Required
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Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Maker, STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Thanks to a generous grant from American Renolit Corporation, the LPCPL Exchange Makerspace is now equipped with Raspberry Pi computers and M5Stack microcontrollers.