Youth & Families

Mom laughing with son during homeschool lesson

La Porte County Public Library offers a variety of collections, events, and services for youth. Check out the resources below to find something for everyone in your family. 

Collections & Services

Upcoming Youth Events

This event is in the "Family" group

Family Storytime

5:00pm–5:30pm
Family
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 color yellow! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing scissor skills and building creativity.


 

This event is in the "6-11" group
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: 6-11
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse,

This event is in the "Family" group

Cooking with Kids - Mini Pizzas

4:00pm–5:00pm
Family
Rolling Prairie Branch
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Health and Wellness, Presentation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we learn basic cooking skills, promote healthy eating habits, and enjoy some yummy food together!

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 "0-5" group

Play & Learn Ages 0-3

10:00am–10:30am
0-5
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 color yellow!

This event is in the "0-5" group

Stories & More Ages 3-5

10:00am–10:30am
0-5
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 yellow! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing scissor skills and building creativity.

This event is in the "0-5" group
This event is in the "6-11" group
This event is in the "Family" group

Bubble Blast

4:00pm–5:00pm
0-5, 6-11, Family
Hanna Branch
Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-Outdoor Space
Age Group: 0-5, 6-11, Family
Program Description: STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for bubble-filled fun! We'll learn the science behind bubbles, create your own bubble mixture and wands, and experience the magic of bubbles!

*Fair weather event. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

This event is in the "0-5" group

Stories & More Ages 3-5

10:00am–10:30am
0-5
Rolling Prairie Branch
Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-Meeting 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 unicorns and color!

This event is in the "0-5" group

Family Storytime

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

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 event is in the "Family" group

Family Storytime

5:00pm–5:30pm
Family
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, we are celebrating the 4th of July! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing fine motor skills and hand dexterity. 

Play, Grow, Read!

Play, Grow, Read! spaces engage young children and their caregivers in purposeful play. Each space includes books, games, and activities intended to help children ages 0-5 get ready to read.

Digital Library

BookFlix

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BookFlix has animated books filled with adventure, music, and interactive games that bring eBooks to life. 

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Indiana Digital Library Kids

Indiana Digital Library Kids

Borrow eBooks, eAudiobooks, eMagazines and more with Libby from OverDrive.

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Kanopy Kids

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A collection of movies and shows just for kids! Enjoy unlimited plays of enriching, educational and entertaining films and TV series.

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Local School Corporations

A.K. Smith Center

Provides Adult Education and English as a Second Language classes to Indiana Residents 16 years and older.

Phone Number
Address

817 Lafayette Street
Michigan City, IN 46360
United States

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La Porte Community School Corporation

Address

1000 Harrison St.
La Porte, IN 46350
United States

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La Porte County Purdue Extension

Providers of scientific research-based information and education with a focus on: Agriculture and Natural Resources, Human and Health Sciences, Economic and Community Development and 4-H Youth.

Phone Number
Address

#A
2857 IN-2
La Porte, IN 46350
United States

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Michigan City School Corporation

Phone Number
Address

408 South Carroll Ave.
Michigan City, IN 46360
United States

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New Prairie School Corporation

Phone Number
Address

5327 N Cougar Road
New Carlisle, IN 46552
United States

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