Lake County Public Library
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Thursday April 25 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Genealogy Class: North Township Genealogy
Join us for a genealogy program. Amanda Aguilera from the Hammond Public Library in Lake County, Indiana will be our in person speaker. Join via Zoom as well.
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Thursday April 25 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner
Join us for an informal and relaxed discussion of Michelle Zauner's "Crying in H Mart." Copies are available at the Munster branch.
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Thursday April 25 2:30pm - 3:00pm CDT
Sensory Storytime: Session 2
Join us as we read a story and enjoy sensory supporting stations of play. Space is limited. Please register every child and adult attending.
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Thursday April 25 4:30pm - 6:00pm CDT
Board Meeting
Meeting of the Lake County Public Library Board of Trustees
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Thursday April 25 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
English as a Second Language (ESL)
English classes are for participants who are learning English as a second language. Different levels are available. Classes are free.
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Thursday April 25 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
LEGO® Club (Grades K-5)
Children may free build with the library's LEGO® blocks or build a 'challenge' project. Constructions will be photographed and displayed on the next month's flyer!
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Thursday April 25 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Adult Craft Night: Fairy Gardens
Create a miniature fairy garden at our next Adult Craft Night! All materials will be provided, but bring your own miniatures if you like. Miniatures can be purchased from Amazon or Dollar Tree.
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Thursday April 25 6:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
PJ Storytime
Join us for bedtime stories and songs. Wear your favorite pajamas and sing along to some lullabies. PJs are encouraged but not required.
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Friday April 26 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Building Blocks to Literacy
Children and their caregivers will enjoy interacting at various block play stations for an hour of block play and learning.
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Friday April 26 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Teen Financial Literacy Classes
Learn about financial literacy during these three class sessions featuring Misty De La Cruz from First Financial Bank.
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Friday April 26 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Comfort Reading with a Dog
Meet and read to a local LCC K-9 comfort dog and its handler. LCC K-9 comfort dogs show kindness and calm to people throughout the community and beyond, making them excellent listeners.
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Saturday April 27 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Power Paws for Kids
In this program children will have the opportunity to read aloud to a Power Paws therapy dog and their volunteer.
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Saturday April 27 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Bingo at the Library!
Join us at the library to play Bingo! All ages are welcome to play. Winners will be able to choose from a variety of books for a prize.
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Saturday April 27 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Saturday "Night" Trivia
Join us for a trivia competition! Work in teams or individually to answer general knowledge, history, and pop culture questions to become a Library Trivia CHAMPION!!! Please register.
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Monday April 29 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Citizenship Class
This program aims to help adults prepare to pass the Citizenship test in Chicago-USCIS.
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Monday April 29 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Alzheimerâs Disease and Dementia Awareness
A series of four programs hosted by Linda Curely of Purdue University designed to help with early detection, support, and assistance for those with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia.
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Monday April 29 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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 April 29 1:00pm - 1:45pm CDT
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 April 29 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn
A group of older women are looking to retire from an elite network of assassins but before they can retire, they find out that they are marked for death.
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Monday April 29 5:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Teen Advisory Board
The Library is YOUR library. Help your local library create programs and initiatives that help and interest you. We'll brainstorm and discuss ways to improve teen programs.
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Monday April 29 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
English as a Second Language (ESL)
English classes are for participants who are learning English as a second language. Different levels are available. Classes are free.
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Monday April 29 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Grown Up Game Night
Join us for a game night for the grown ups. We will have board games and the Nintendo Switch. Every last Monday of the month.
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Monday April 29 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Financial Literacy Month
April is Financial Literacy Month! Centier Bank associates will be offering a series of four classes on: 1) Budgeting & Savings, 2) Credit & Paying Down Debt, 3) Homeownership, and 4) Retirement.
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Monday April 29 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Teen: LEGO® and Board Game Night
Inviting teens, ages 12 - 18, to LEGO® and Board Game Night. Stop in to build your own LEGO® creation or pick a board game to play instead. Snacks will be provided. Registration required.
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Tuesday April 30 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Toddlers and their adult caregivers will enjoy a storytime with books, rhymes, music, and a craft.
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Tuesday April 30 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Toddler Spring Play Date
Come celebrate springtime with a toddler play date. Toys and games such as bowling, toss across and mini golf will be available for children ages birth to three years old and their caregivers.
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Tuesday April 30 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Family Storytime
Stories, fingerplays, music, related activities and a craft are all included this this storytime for children and their family members.
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Tuesday April 30 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Coffee & Coloring
Relax via this coloring for adults open session. Enjoy a warm cup of coffee or tea while getting creative with no pressure for perfection. Coloring materials provided.
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Tuesday April 30 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
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 April 30 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Munster Lecture Series: Presidential Powers
Learn about how and why presidents use directives like executive orders to create and impact public policy from Associate Professor Yu Ouyang of Purdue Northwest.
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Tuesday April 30 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Cutting the Cord
During this session you will get some of the basics on what to expect when "cutting the cord" to cable. What are the pros and cons? What are some costs to expect? Please register.
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Wednesday May 1 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Citizenship Classes
This class aims to help adults prepare to take the Citizenship test in Chicago at the USCIS office.
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Wednesday May 1 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Off the Hook
Do you enjoy crafting? Do you wish you had friendly people to work with on those crafts? Bring your current project and enjoy the company every Wednesday! All crafts are welcome.
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Wednesday May 1 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Create Your Own Greeting Card
The Basement Bunch with Debbie Rodriguez will be hosting a series of classes on how to make greeting cards.
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Wednesday May 1 4:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
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 May 1 5:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Bilingual Storytime
Families can join for stories in Spanish and English!
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Wednesday May 1 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Teen Advisory Board
Earn volunteer hours and help the St. John Branch create teen programs, displays, and more! Refreshments will be served. Grades 6-12. Please register.
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Wednesday May 1 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Dungeons & Dragons for Adults
Why should the kids get to have all the fun? Join us on the 1st Wednesday of each month for adult Dungeons & Dragons and experience the adventure! Seats are limited, so registration is required.
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Wednesday May 1 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Art Club (Grades K-5)
Each week, we will explore a different component of art and do a corresponding activity. This is a 6 week program; sign up for all or choose individual sessions to attend.
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Thursday May 2 10:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Crafters' Gathering
Bring any low-mess craft (e.g., knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, coloring, origami, jewelry-making) and enjoy meeting and sharing ideas with other crafters in this twice-monthly club.
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Thursday May 2 10:30am - 12:30pm CDT
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 May 2 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
For this storytime babies and toddlers will participate in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music activities designed to enhance important pre-literacy skills.
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Thursday May 2 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Storytime: Ages 4-6
This is a storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, music, and a craft that support pre-reading skills for kids 4 - 6.
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Thursday May 2 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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 May 2 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Storytime: Ages 2-3
This is a storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a take home craft, that teach early literacy skills. Please register all attending.
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Thursday May 2 11:30am - 12:15pm CDT
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Program for toddlers, 2 and 3 years of age, accompanied by a caregiver to participate in stories, finger plays, and music activities. Activities will help to develop important pre-literacy skills.
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Thursday May 2 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Triple Cross by James Patterson
Join the discussion of Triple Cross, which is our Once Upon a Crime Mystery Book Club selection for May. Pick up a copy at the Highland Branch.
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Thursday May 2 4:30pm - 6:00pm CDT
PreTeen D&D Fantasy Quest: Ages: 8-12
Join us on our journey: Heroes of Sol'an, 5th edition family friendly Dungeons and Dragons campaign for preteens. New players welcome.
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Thursday May 2 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
English as a Second Language (ESL)
English classes are for participants who are learning English as a second language. Different levels are available. Classes are free.
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Thursday May 2 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Power Paws for Kids
In this program, children will have the opportunity to read aloud to a Power Paws therapy dog and their volunteer. Please register all those planning to attend.
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Saturday May 4 9:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Stitch'n Time
Join us with your current projects (knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, etc.) to chat and create! Bring your own supplies, and other attendees would be happy to instruct on crochet as needed.
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Saturday May 4 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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 May 4 10:00am - 1:00pm CDT
Acrylic Painting (FEE)
Join us and create a unique painting with assistance from local artist Mary Stang-Helm. Cash fee of $25 paid at time of event covers all materials. Class begins promptly at 10:00 a.m.
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Saturday May 4 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Yoga & Breathing
Each session includes a series of asanas (postures) & sequences of pranayam (breathing exercises) for good health. Please bring your own mat to class.
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Saturday May 4 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Hair Discrimination: Speaker Jantina Anderson
Jantina Anderson will be speaking on race-based hair discrimination experienced by Black women and girls, and how it perpetuates racism. Anderson appears courtesy of a grant from Indiana Humanities.
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Saturday May 4 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
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 May 4 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Star Wars Family Fun Event
Come enjoy Star Wars with us! Watch a movie, make an origami Millennium Falcon, and decorate a cake pop Death Star! The first families to arrive will also receive a 3d printed Baby Yoda!
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Saturday May 4 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
May the Fourth Be With You
Come celebrate May the Fourth by viewing Solo: A Star Wars Story, make a Chewbacca craft, and other activity sheets. Snacks will be provided.