Adult Program: Financial Planner Craft with Guest Speaker In-Person

Join us to design your own inspirational paper-based financial planner for Financial Capability Month! Participants will be given a notebook and all supplies needed. We will discuss how to create motivating features such as a budget breakdown, net worth tracking, and a ......More

Join us to design your own inspirational paper-based financial planner for Financial Capability Month! Participants will be given a notebook and all supplies needed. We will discuss how to create motivating features such as a budget breakdown, net worth tracking, and a financial vision board. We will also learn about personal finance from Yvette Johnson of CoAction, our local Community Action Agency.For adults ages 18 and up. Registration opens April 21. Register online or call 219-926-7696 to reserve your spot.

Bertha Wood Meeting Room, Thomas Branch

Lights, Camera, Budget Game In-Person

Join us as we play Lights, Camera, Budget! Together to see if we have budgeting skills to make it as a movie producer. Will our movie be a success or will we run out of money before the movie even gets completed? For tweens in grades 5-8.Registration opens April 23. Reg......More

Join us as we play Lights, Camera, Budget! Together to see if we have budgeting skills to make it as a movie producer. Will our movie be a success or will we run out of money before the movie even gets completed? For tweens in grades 5-8.Registration opens April 23. Register online or call 219-926-7696 to reserve your spot.

Bertha Wood Meeting Room, Thomas Branch

Crafternoons - Build-a-Bug In-Person

This Craft Kit contains everything you need to create amazing bugs using paper shapes. This Craft Kit is for Kids Ages 2 - 6.Registration opens April 26. Register online or call 219-926-7696 to reserve your spot.This Craft Kit may be picked up from HAGEMAN May 3 - 10.

Hageman Circulation Desk, Hageman Branch

Adult Craft: Mother's Day Mini Bouquet In-Person

Join us to learn about the art of flower arranging with Emily Johannes of Heritage Flowers and make your very own mini bouquet. All supplies will be provided in this beginner-friendly workshop. For adults ages 18 and up. Registration opens April 28. Register online or c......More

Join us to learn about the art of flower arranging with Emily Johannes of Heritage Flowers and make your very own mini bouquet. All supplies will be provided in this beginner-friendly workshop. For adults ages 18 and up. Registration opens April 28. Register online or call 219-926-7696 to reserve your spot.

BC Meeting Room, Baugher Center

AriZona Iced Tea Taste Test In-Person

By popular demand, for this month's taste test we are going to taste a variety of AriZona drink flavors to see which we like more.For tweens and teens in grades 5-12.Registration opens April 29. Register online or call 219-926-7696 to reserve your spot.

Bertha Wood Meeting Room, Thomas Branch

Books, Blocks, Balls In-Person

Connect with early childhood specialists and local organizations such as First Things First Porter County and Help Me Grow Porter County, which will provide families and caregivers with play opportunities in line with developmental milestones, as well as information abo......More

Connect with early childhood specialists and local organizations such as First Things First Porter County and Help Me Grow Porter County, which will provide families and caregivers with play opportunities in line with developmental milestones, as well as information about local resources.For families with children ages 0-3. No registration required.

Children's Department, Thomas Branch

Kit: Paint By Number In-Person

Relax with this paint by numbers kit. For tweens and teens in grades 5-12.Registration for this kit opens May 1. Register online or call 219-926-9080 to reserve your kit. This kit is picked up at HAGEMAN from May 8-15.

Hageman Circulation Desk, Hageman Branch

Music at the Museum In-Person

Join the Flashbacks for a blast from the past as they present hits from the past 500 years. They focus on folk music from various countries and include some classics that you may have heard before. The group is comprised of Suzanne Keldsen, Jim Nelson, Marti Pizzini, an......More

Join the Flashbacks for a blast from the past as they present hits from the past 500 years. They focus on folk music from various countries and include some classics that you may have heard before. The group is comprised of Suzanne Keldsen, Jim Nelson, Marti Pizzini, and Lynn Edgemon.

History Museum, History Museum

Westchester Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting In-Person

Regular meeting of Westchester Public Library Board of Trustees.

Boardroom, Thomas Branch

Craft Kit: Rangoli Sand Art In-Person

Learn about the ancient Indian sand art of rangoli with this simple yet engaging craft kit. Kids will also learn how to practice mindfulness in art. For Kids Ages 2-5.Registration opens Monday, May 5. Register online or call 219-926-7696 to reserve your kit. This craft ......More

Learn about the ancient Indian sand art of rangoli with this simple yet engaging craft kit. Kids will also learn how to practice mindfulness in art. For Kids Ages 2-5.Registration opens Monday, May 5. Register online or call 219-926-7696 to reserve your kit. This craft kit is picked up at THOMAS from May 12-19.

Thomas Circulation Desk, Thomas Branch

Adult Program: Women Empowering Women – Navigating Menopause In-Person

Presented by Northshore Health Centers. Join us for an informative and supportive workshop on menopause, where we’ll explore the physical health and nutrition tips that will help you in different life stages. This session will provide expert insights, lifestyle tips, an......More

Presented by Northshore Health Centers. Join us for an informative and supportive workshop on menopause, where we’ll explore the physical health and nutrition tips that will help you in different life stages. This session will provide expert insights, lifestyle tips, and a safe space for open discussion. Whether you're currently experiencing menopause or preparing for the transition, this workshop will empower you with the knowledge and tools to thrive. I’m very excited for this event and will do some advertising in our clinics.For adults ages 18 and up. Registration opens May 5. Register online or call 219-926-7696 to reserve your spot.

Bertha Wood Meeting Room, Thomas Branch

Bifocal Bookies: "Where the Forest Meets the Stars" In-Person

Join Ronnie for an interesting and interactive book club discussion of Where the Forest Meets the Stars by Glendy Vanderah. In this gorgeously stunning debut, a mysterious child teaches two strangers how to love and trust again.This program is for Adults Ages 18 and Up.......More

Join Ronnie for an interesting and interactive book club discussion of Where the Forest Meets the Stars by Glendy Vanderah. In this gorgeously stunning debut, a mysterious child teaches two strangers how to love and trust again.This program is for Adults Ages 18 and Up.Limited copies are available at Hageman.Registration not required.

Emily Peterson Meeting Room, Hageman Branch

Virtual Event : On Writing a Brilliant, Dark, and Diabolical Thriller with Author Liann Zhang

For more information or to register, click here.Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead. Julie Chan has nothing. Her twin sister has e......More

For more information or to register, click here.Grab your popcorn, grab your friend, and join us for an propulsive online conversation with author Liann Zhang as she chats with us about her debut thriller Julie Chan is Dead. Julie Chan has nothing. Her twin sister has everything. Except a pulse.Julie Chan, a supermarket cashier with nothing to lose, finds herself thrust into the glamorous yet perilous world of her late twin sister, Chloe VanHuusen, a popular influencer. Separated at a young age, the identical twins were polar opposites and rarely spoke, except for one viral video that Chloe initiated (Finding My Long-Lost Twin And Buying Her A House #EMOTIONAL). When Julie discovers Chloe’s lifeless body under mysterious circumstances, she seizes the chance to live the life she’s always envied.Transforming into Chloe is easier than expected. Julie effortlessly adopts Chloe’s luxurious influencer life, complete with designer clothes, a meticulous skincare routine, and millions of adoring followers. However, Julie soon realizes that Chloe’s seemingly picture-perfect life was anything but perfect.Haunted by Chloe’s untimely death and struggling to fit into the privileged influencer circle, Julie faces mounting challenges during a weeklong island retreat with Chloe’s exclusive group of influencer friends. As events spiral out of control, Julie uncovers the sinister forces that may have led to her sister’s demise and realizes she might be the next target.Julie Chan is Dead is the brilliant, dark, and diabolical debut thriller we’ve all been waiting for. Register now for a wildly fun conversation! About the Author: Liann Zhang is a second-generation Chinese Canadian who splits her time between Vancouver, British Columbia and Toronto, Ontario. After a short stint as a skincare content creator, she graduated from the University of Toronto with a degree in psychology and criminology. Julie Chan Is Dead is her first novel.

Historic Downtown Chesterton Walking Tour In-Person

Join Westchester Township History Museum staff to learn about the history of downtown Chesterton and some of its most unique and historic buildings and houses as part of the 3rd Friday events in the Chesterton Arts District. Walking and standing required. Water bottle, ......More

Join Westchester Township History Museum staff to learn about the history of downtown Chesterton and some of its most unique and historic buildings and houses as part of the 3rd Friday events in the Chesterton Arts District. Walking and standing required. Water bottle, hat, and sunscreen recommended. Tour lasts approximately 90 minutes. Meet at the Baugher Center to begin the tour. Registration required and is limited to 20 people. If a tour is canceled due to weather (rain, heat, air quality), it will not be rescheduled. Registration begins 1 week before the event.

BC Meeting Room, Baugher Center