Lake County Public Library
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Friday December 5 10:00am - 12:00pm CST
Brain Benders
Drop in and make new connections while doing puzzles, games, coloring pages, and other mind stimulating activities. Light refreshments will be served. All supplies will be provided.
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Saturday December 6 9:30am - 12:30pm CST
Stitch'n Time
Adults and teens, please join us with your projects (knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, etc.) to chat and stitch! Bring your supplies, and other attendees can instruct on crochet as needed.
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Saturday December 6 10:30am - 12:00pm CST
A Claus for Celebration
Join us for some holiday cheer! Mrs. Claus will read stories to preschool-age children and help them make a festive craft!
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Saturday December 6 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Reading to the Dogs
In this program participants will get the opportunity to read to a therapy dog. Ages 6-11. Registration is required.
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Saturday December 6 1:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Mahjong Instruction at the Library
Learn how to play Mahjong at the library or join the group if you already know the rules. Beginners are welcome! Please register. Ages 18 and older.
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Monday December 8 10:30am - 11:00am CST
Storytime: Ages 4-5
Children will develop pre-reading skills as they enjoy stories, music, and a craft.
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Monday December 8 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
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Monday December 8 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Judgment Prey by John Sandford
A wealthy federal judge and his two young sons are shot in cold blood. With public pressure mounting, two investigators are called in to do what others could not: find answers.
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Monday December 8 1:00pm - 1:40pm CST
Storytime: Ages 4-5
Join us for a storytime for kids 4-5 years old, featuring stories, music and craft, that help develop early literacy skills. Attendees must register.
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Monday December 8 1:00pm - 2:15pm CST
Senior Planet - Intro to Chatting with AI
In this lecture, well explore tips for using generative AI chat programs. Youll learn how to write questions, or prompts, that are specific and effective at getting helpful responses.
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Monday December 8 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
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Monday December 8 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
LEGO® Club (Grades K-5)
Children (completed grades K-5) may free build with the library's LEGO® blocks or build a 'challenge' project.
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Monday December 8 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
LEGO® Club (Grades K-5)
Children (completed grades K-5) may free build with the library's LEGO® blocks or build a 'challenge' project. Constructions will be displayed in the library until the next LEGO® Club meeting.
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Monday December 8 5:30pm - 7:00pm CST
Adults Get Crafty: DIY Ornaments
Join us as we make our own ornaments. A variety of options will be available. Please register!
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Monday December 8 5:30pm - 6:30pm CST
Pajama Storytime: Ages 2-6
This is a storytime program for preschoolers and their families. Enjoy an evening storytime with books, finger plays, and music. Feel free to wear pajamas!
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Monday December 8 6:00pm - 7:30pm CST
Hot Chocolate and Ornament Making Party
Join us in holiday cheer by drinking hot chocolate and making your own ornament with your family. Wear your favorite ugly sweater! There will be a green screen to take Christmas card photos.
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Tuesday December 9 10:15am - 11:00am CST
Storytime: Ages 4-6
Children will develop pre-reading skills as they enjoy stories, music, and a craft.
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Tuesday December 9 10:30am - 1:30pm CST
Paint'n Time
Join us and bring your current painting projects/materials for an opportunity to chat and create!
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Tuesday December 9 10:30am - 11:00am CST
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to a storytime featuring age appropriate stories, fingerplays, and songs that teach early literacy skills.
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Tuesday December 9 10:30am - 11:00am CST
Mother Goose On The Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.
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Tuesday December 9 10:30am - 11:15am CST
Storytime: Ages 2-3
This is a storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, & music that teach early literacy skills. In-person craft time will follow the storytime.
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Tuesday December 9 10:30am - 11:15am CST
Storytime: Ages 4-5
Children will have fun developing early literary skills as they enjoy stories, songs, crafts and more.
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Tuesday December 9 10:30am - 11:00am CST
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft, that promote early literacy skills. Please register all attending.
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Tuesday December 9 10:30am - 11:30am CST
Homeschool Hangout (Grades K-12)
Homeschoolers, come hang with your peers! Educational and social opportunities will be available.
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Tuesday December 9 11:30am - 12:00pm CST
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
This is a storytime program for babies and toddlers birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.
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Tuesday December 9 11:30am - 11:50am CST
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.
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Tuesday December 9 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Friends of LCPL Meeting
The Friends of LCPL will host their bi-monthly meeting.
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Tuesday December 9 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Laugh for Your Health
Join Kathy, a Certified Laughter Leader-Expert, for this 8-week series to relieve mental and physical discomfort by laughing!
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Tuesday December 9 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
The Wind Blows in Sleeping Grass by Katie Powner
Join us as our Circle of Readers discuss The Wind Blows in Sleeping Grass by Katie Powner.
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Tuesday December 9 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
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Tuesday December 9 4:30pm - 6:00pm CST
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Come and play in a game with one of our librarians as GM.
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Tuesday December 9 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Art Series for Kids: Ages 6-11
Children will learn about famous artists by creating similar masterpieces using a variety of art materials.
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Tuesday December 9 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
All Ability: DIY Ornaments - Ages 18 & Over
Choose from a variety of ornament projects to work on during this session. Registration required. All Ability programs are geared to adults with special needs & are inclusive to all over the age of 18
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Tuesday December 9 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Teen Alphabet Club
We are proud to be hosting a support, education, & social space for LGBTQIA teens & their allies. Teens (12-18) are welcome.
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Wednesday December 10 10:30am - 11:00am CST
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth-23 Months
This story time program is filled with rhymes, books, music and movement designed to foster early literacy skills.
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Wednesday December 10 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Caregivers and Coffee Hour
Baby, toddler, and caregiver hour to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and toys!
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Wednesday December 10 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
Positive Parenting Classes with Safe CHR
Dr. Kalyani Gopal (PhD, clinical psychology) will teach evidence-based positive parenting skills. Participants will receive a parenting certificate upon completion of all six sessions.
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Wednesday December 10 1:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Off the Hook
Bring your current craft project and join in the conversation!Please register.
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Wednesday December 10 1:30pm - 2:30pm CST
Homeschool Hangout (Grades K-6)
Homeschool children are invited to attend a program exploring a STEAM topic each session. The only requirement is imagination and registration!
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Wednesday December 10 3:00pm - 4:30pm CST
Kids Discovery Hour (Grades K-6)
Kids in grades K-6 are welcome to hang out in the children's room after school. Activities may include art projects, movies, science projects, games, and more! No registration required.
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Wednesday December 10 3:00pm - 4:30pm CST
Teen Gaming
Come hang out at the library and play the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii and board games! All games are provided or you can bring your own games to play. Ages 12-18.
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Wednesday December 10 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
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Wednesday December 10 4:30pm - 5:30pm CST
Story Squad Book Discussion: Ages 8-12
Join us for a fun book discussion for children ages 8-12 years old. We will be reading and discussing The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers!
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Wednesday December 10 4:30pm - 6:30pm CST
Crochet @ Your Library
Join us and work on your crafts at the library! Bring yarn and a size H crochet hook or size 7 knitting needles and cotton yarn - or bring along a project you're already working on!
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Wednesday December 10 5:30pm - 6:45pm CST
Christmas at Harmony Hill by Ann Gabhart
Join the Page Turners Book Discussion as we discuss Christmas at Harmony Hill by Ann Gabhart. Books are available at the circulation desk.Please register.
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Wednesday December 10 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Teen Cartoon School
Like to draw? Like comics and cartoons? Then this is the program for you! Join us on the second Wednesday of every month to learn new drawing techniques and make friends with your fellow cartoonists!
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Wednesday December 10 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
All Ability: Snowman Scenery
This month we will be making snowmen out of clay and gingerbread scenery with stickers. Space is limited. Registration is required for all attendees.
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Wednesday December 10 6:00pm - 7:30pm CST
Craft Club (Grades K-6)
Want to do a craft? Come make awesome things with different materials every month that you can take home and enjoy.
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Wednesday December 10 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Power Paws for Kids
Children and their families are invited to come and read to certified therapy dogs.
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Wednesday December 10 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Art Club (Grades K-5)
Children, in grades K-5, will create unique works of art while we learn about different art styles, mediums, and famous artists.
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Wednesday December 10 6:00pm - 7:30pm CST
LEGO® Night for Adults
Come to the library to use our LEGO® blocks to build what you want.
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Wednesday December 10 6:00pm - 7:30pm CST
Reindeer Games
Teen and Tweens (ages 10-18) are invited to attend Reindeer Games where they will complete a variety of challenges. Prizes and snacks will be provided.
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Thursday December 11 10:30am - 12:30pm CST
Thursday Threaders
Like to cross-stitch, knit, crochet, or do any other craft? Every Thursday, bring and work on your own project while enjoying the company of others.
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Thursday December 11 10:30am - 11:30am CST
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
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Thursday December 11 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
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Thursday December 11 2:00pm - 2:45pm CST
Storytime: Ages 4-6
Join us for a storytime program featuring stories, fingerplays, music, and an in-person craft that teach pre-reading/reading skills. This program is for kids 4-6 years of age and their caregivers.
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Thursday December 11 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
Letterpress with LEGO® - Ages 6-12
Children (ages 6-12 years old) will create unique pieces of art using LEGO® and a Provisional Press.
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Thursday December 11 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
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Thursday December 11 4:30pm - 6:00pm CST
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Teens are invited to play in a Dungeons and Dragons campaign with one of our librarians as game master!
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Thursday December 11 5:30pm - 6:30pm CST
Teen: Magic the Gathering Club
Learn how to play Magic the Gathering and start building your own deck! Supplies provided. If you have a deck already, bring it!
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Thursday December 11 6:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Adult Dungeons and Dragons
Join us for our Thursday evening group of Adult Dungeons and Dragons! In this group, we'll work our way through the Curse of Strahd module.
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Friday December 12 1:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Mahjong Open Play: Ages 18 & Over
Join an open play Mahjong session; there is NO INSTRUCTOR but other players may share tips/directions. Please bring a game set if you have one! On-hand gaming supplies are limited. Ages 18 & over.
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Friday December 12 3:30pm - 4:30pm CST
Teen and Tween Speedcubing: Ages 8-17
Join us as we speed-solve the Rubik's Cube. Rubik's Cubes will be supplied at the program. Feel free to bring your own!
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Saturday December 13 10:00am - 12:00pm CST
Keep Me In Stitches
Interested in any of the needle arts including knit, crochet, cross-stitch, and more? Join us for an opportunity to chat and create. Please bring your own projects.
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Saturday December 13 10:00am - 11:00am CST
Teen: Study Hall at the Library
Prepping for end-of-semester exams? Have some uninterrupted study time - or practice self-care with quiet puzzles, coloring sheets, and snacks.
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Saturday December 13 10:00am - 12:00pm CST
Family Holiday Crafts
Kids and their families will have an assortment of holiday crafts to choose from. Make one craft or stay the entire two hours and make several! Registration required. Please register all attending.
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Saturday December 13 2:00pm - 4:30pm CST
It's a Wonderful Life
The story of a small-town banker who learns what life would have been like if he'd never been born. Runtime: 2 hours & 10 minutes. Rated PG.
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Monday December 15 10:30am - 11:30am CST
Playdough Playtime: Ages 2-5
For children ages 2-5, a drop-in playtime where kids can create with playdough clay and toys.
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Monday December 15 10:30am - 11:00am CST
Storytime: Ages 4-5
Children will develop pre-reading skills as they enjoy stories, music, and a craft.
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Monday December 15 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
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Monday December 15 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
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Monday December 15 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
LEGO® Club (Grades K-5)
Children (completed grades K-5) may free build with the library's LEGO® blocks or build a 'challenge' project. Constructions will be displayed in the library until the next LEGO® Club meeting.
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Monday December 15 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
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Monday December 15 5:00pm - 6:00pm CST
Kids Holiday Crafterevening
Come drop by and join us for some holiday crafts! We'll be making adorable little yarn hat ornaments and sparkling diamond art. Plus, enjoy some hot cocoa to warm up!
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Monday December 15 5:30pm - 6:30pm CST
Teen: Gift Wrapping How-To's
You've bought the perfect gift - but do you know how to wrap it? Stop by to learn different ways to wrap gifts, both with boxes and without. Wrapping paper provided; please bring boxes and gifts.