Library News

Teen Artists Awarded for Noguchi-Inspired Artwork
Over 125 students from La Porte County submitted art projects to the La Porte County Public Library Teen Art Competition. Students had the option to craft a sculpture, a painting or a landscape architect/playground design.

Celebrating Diverse Holidays and Traditions with 2022-2023 Children’s Books
Holidays and traditions are unique to each person and their family and can shape one’s experiences, beliefs and identities. Children who have an awareness, understanding and appreciation of other cultures are more likely to grow up to be adults who are more compassionate, kind and empathetic.
Preparing your Child for Preschool
For many children, preschool is the first time spent away from home for an extended period of time. Starting preschool is supposed to be a fun and exciting time for families, but it can also be stressful and produce anxiety.

Fine Motor Muscle Development & Early Literacy
As your young child grows, you may hear the term “fine motor” or “fine muscle” development. What do these words mean and why are they important? What do they have to do with early literacy?
Fine Motor/Muscle Development:

10 Empowering Children’s Novels to Inspire Tomorrow’s Great Women
Books are an important vehicle to share information and ideas and start conversations with children, inspiring today’s youth for a better tomorrow.

Promoting Early Literacy Development Outdoors
The La Porte County Public Library has several opportunities for families and children to engage with nature while promoting early literacy. The outdoors is the perfect natural classroom for young minds to grow and for children to further their literacy skills and knowledge.

100 Years Ago Today - May 2023
Look at these statements from headline articles in the La Porte Argus in May 1923. Terminology, capitalization, and what makes headline news can be different. Yet accidents, business, crime, and war still make headlines.

100 Years Ago Today - April 2023
Look at these statements from headline articles in the La Porte Argus in April 1923. Terminology, capitalization, and what makes headline news can be different. Yet accidents, business, crime, and war still make headlines.

100 Years Ago Today - March 2023
Look at these statements from headline articles in the La Porte Argus in March 1923. Terminology, capitalization, and what makes headline news can be different. Yet accidents, business, crime, and war still make headlines.

100 Years Ago Today - February 2023
Look at these statements from headline articles in the La Porte Argus in February 1923. Terminology, capitalization, and what makes headline news can be different. Yet accidents, business, crime, and war still make headlines.

100 Years Ago Today - January 2023
Look at these statements from headline articles in the La Porte Argus in January 1923. Terminology, capitalization, and what makes headline news can be different. Yet accidents, business, crime, and war still make headlines.

100 Years Ago Today - December 2022
Look at these statements from headline articles in the La Porte Argus in December 1922. Terminology, capitalization, and what makes headline news can be different. Yet accidents, business, crime, and war still make headlines.

100 Years Ago Today - November 2022
Look at these statements from headline articles in the La Porte Argus in November 1922. Terminology, capitalization, and what makes headline news can be different. Yet accidents, business, crime, and war still make headlines.

100 Years Ago Today - October 2022
Look at these statements from headline articles in the La Porte Argus in October 1922. Terminology, capitalization, and what makes headline news can be different. Yet accidents, business, crime, and war still make headlines.

100 Years Ago Today - September 2022
Look at these statements from headline articles in the La Porte Argus in September 1922. Terminology, capitalization, and what makes headline news can be different. Yet accidents, business, crime, and war still make headlines.