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Wednesday May 22 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
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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Wednesday May 22 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 22 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Caregiver & Coffee Hour
Join fellow baby and toddler caregivers after our storytime for a cup of coffee or tea and some conversation. Storytime attendance is not required.
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Wednesday May 22 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 22 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Healthy Living for the Brain and Body
Learn the best healthy living practices for your brain and body. This is a part of the Purdue Extension Alzheimer's Awareness series. Registration required.
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Wednesday May 22 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Teen Gaming
Come hang out at the library and play the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii and board games! We provide the games...you bring your friends to join in on the fun! Ages 12-18.
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Wednesday May 22 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 22 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
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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Wednesday May 22 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Teen Summer Reading Volunteer Training
Teens, 11 to 17 years old, can earn volunteer hours during our Summer Reading Program! Attend one of the training meetings for more details. Please register.
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Wednesday May 22 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Teen Butterfly Bookmarks
Teens will create their own bookmark shaped like a butterfly! Ages 12-18. Registration is required.
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Wednesday May 22 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Teen Summer Reading Volunteer Training
Teens, ages 11-17, can earn volunteer hours by helping out during our summer reading program! Attend one of our training sessions to sign up and learn how you can help! Please register.
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Thursday May 23 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 23 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
All Ability: Hangout
All Ability: Hangout is a program designed for adults with special needs. Each session we will read picture books and do an activity centered around a theme. Caretakers must stay in the room.
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Thursday May 23 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Sensory Storytime: Session 1
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 May 23 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 23 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
A Woman of No Importance by Sonia Purnell
Join us for an informal and relaxed discussion of Sonia Purnell's "A Woman of No Importance." Copies are available at the Munster branch.
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Thursday May 23 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 May 23 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Teen Gaming
A selection of board games (and snacks!) will be provided for you and fellow teens to play. A Nintendo Switch will be available with multiple games. Registration is required. Ages 12 - 18
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Thursday May 23 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Teen Summer Volunteer Training
Teens (11-17 years old) can earn volunteer hours this summer! If you are unable to attend this training but would like to volunteer call (219) 962-2409 to schedule a 1-on-1 training session.
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Thursday May 23 4:30pm - 6:00pm CDT
Board Meeting
Meeting of the Lake County Public Library Board of Trustees
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Thursday May 23 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Teen: Salsa Scramble
Taste-test some different brands of salsa in honor of National Salsa Month!
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Thursday May 23 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 23 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Air-Dry Clay Crafts
Join us at the library to create a clay craft using air-dry clay.
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Thursday May 23 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 May 24 9:00am - 3:30pm CDT
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA)
Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) is a comprehensive course using a blended model with about 2 hours of online coursework to be finished BEFORE the class. Registration is required and will end on May 20.
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Friday May 24 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 May 25 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 May 25 12:30pm - 2:00pm CDT
Kids Chess Open Play: Ages 6-18
Children are welcome to come and open play chess in our meeting room! Chess boards will be provided if you don't have one!
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Saturday May 25 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
The Awful Truth
A married couple begins divorce proceedings, while they each try to undermine each other's attempts to find new romance. Runtime: 91 minutes.
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Saturday May 25 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Teen Summer Reading Volunteer Orientation
Teens ages 14 years old & up who wish to volunteer during the summer will receive training. Parents are not required to attend but all volunteers must have an application & waiver signed by a parent.
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Tuesday May 28 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
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 May 28 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Storytime: Ages 4-6
In this program, children will develop pre-reading skills as they enjoy stories, music, and a craft.
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Tuesday May 28 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
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 support early literacy skills.
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Tuesday May 28 10:30am - 1:30pm CDT
Paint'n Time
Join us and bring your current painting projects/materials for an opportunity to chat and create!
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Tuesday May 28 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
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 May 28 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
New Parent Meet Up
Parents and caregivers of children, birth-23 months, are welcome to chat with one another and enjoy a refreshment while children explore with books and puzzles! Registration is required.
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Tuesday May 28 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Coffee & Coloring
Relax via this coloring for adults open session. Enjoy a warm cup of coffee & tea while getting creative with no pressure for perfection. Coloring materials provided.
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Tuesday May 28 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Teen Summer Reading Volunteer Orientation
Teens, ages 14 - 17, who wish to volunteer during the summer will receive training. Parents are not required to attend but all volunteers must have an application signed by a parent.
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Tuesday May 28 11:30am - 11:50am CDT
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 MonthsÂ
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. Â
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Tuesday May 28 1:30pm - 2:15pm CDT
Storytime: Ages 4-6
Join us for a storytime program featuring stories, fingerplays, music, and an in person craft that teach pre-reading skills. This program is for kids 4 to 6 years of age and their caregivers.
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Tuesday May 28 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
The River of Doubt by Candice Millard
Join the Fact or Fiction Book Club in discussing "The River of Doubt" by Candice Millard. Copies are available at the Highland Branch.
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Tuesday May 28 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Switchboard Soldiers by Jennifer Chiaverini
The Virtual Between the Lines Book Club reads "Switchboard Soldiers" by Jennifer Chiaverini. Books for this discussion can be picked up at the Dyer-Schererville branch a month prior to the event
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Tuesday May 28 4:00pm - 5:15pm CDT
Teen: Adventurers Wanted!
Have you seen people playing games like Dungeons & Dragons and want to try it yourself? We will be playing the fantasy RPG "Dragonbane", a game similar to D&D. Beginners are welcome. For ages 12-18.
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Tuesday May 28 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
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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Tuesday May 28 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 May 28 7:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Calumet Astronomical Society
Join the Calumet Astronomical Society to learn about various topics on the cosmos!
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Wednesday May 29 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 29 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 29 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 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 Wii and Switch.
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Wednesday May 29 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Teen Summer Reading Volunteer Orientation
Teens, ages 14 - 17, who wish to volunteer during the summer will receive training. Parents are not required to attend but all volunteers must have an application signed by a parent.
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Thursday May 30 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 30 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 30 11:15am - 12:30pm CDT
Switchboard Soldiers by Jennifer Chiaverini
The Between the Lines Book Club reads "Switchboard Soldiers" by Jennifer Chiaverini. Books for this discussion can be picked up at the Dyer-Schererville branch a month prior to the event.
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Thursday May 30 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Genealogy Class: Burial Information
This class will cover websites that provide access to burials in cemeteries. Learn strategies and tools to uncover death and burial information to enhance your genealogy research.
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Thursday May 30 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Teen Summer Reading Volunteer Training
Teens, 11 to 17 years old, can earn volunteer hours during our Summer Reading Program! Attend one of the training meetings for more details. Please register.
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Thursday May 30 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 30 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Air-Dry Clay Crafts
Join us at the library to create a clay craft using air-dry clay.
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Thursday May 30 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Adult Craft Night: Tie Dye
Create tie dye shirts with us during our next adult craft night! Dye will be provided, but you must provide your own white 100% cotton t-shirt. This time we'll learn how to make the bulls-eye pattern.
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Friday May 31 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Teen Summer Reading Volunteer Orientation
Teens ages 14 years old & up who wish to volunteer during the summer will receive training. Parents are not required to attend but all volunteers must have an application & waiver signed by a parent.
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Saturday June 1 9:30am - 12:30pm CDT
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 June 1 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 June 1 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 June 1 10:00am - 3:00pm CDT
Summer Reading Kick Off!
Join us for games, crafts, and a bubble dance party to help kick off Summer Reading!
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Saturday June 1 10:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Summer Reading Sign-Up Day!
Start your summer adventure and sign-up for our Summer Reading Program! Join in on a library scavenger hunt, make crafts and enter a drawing for a cool prize. No registration needed.
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Saturday June 1 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Mushing Through Alaska!
Learn what it's like to be a musher - meet three-time participant in the 1000-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, Karen Land, and her Alaskan husky, Noggin! Space is limited, registration is a must.
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Saturday June 1 11:00am - 12:30pm CDT
Teen Summer Reading Kickoff
Teens are invited to kickoff our summer reading program with an outdoor celebration. Weâll have sidewalk chalk, games, snacks, and more! Ages 12-18. Registration required.
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Saturday June 1 12:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Creative Arts Summit
To kick off the summer, we're hosting our 3rd annual Creative Arts Summit, showcasing local creators-- from painters to writers to craft-makers & more. Come see what our community has to offer!!
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Saturday June 1 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Summer Reading Kick-off Celebration!
Families are invited to join us at the Lake Station-New Chicago Library for games, activities, crafts and treats to kick off Summer Reading 2024!
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Saturday June 1 2:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Wonka (2023) - An Adventure Movie Experience
We will have a chocolate adventure watching this matinee film while munching on popcorn and candy and drinking coffee, lemonade, or water. Rated PG; 112 minute runtime.