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Monday June 17 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 June 17 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Teddy Bear Picnic
We will have teddy bear related songs, stories, games and treats on our picnic blanket. Feel free to bring your own teddy to enjoy the event!
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Monday June 17 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 June 17 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Muppet Treasure Island
Families are welcome to bring a picnic-style lunch and enjoy a movie at the library each Monday during Summer Reading. Rated G; 99 minute runtime.
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Monday June 17 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
Archaeologist and adventurer Indiana Jones is hired by the U.S. government to find the Ark of the Covenant before the Nazis discover it. Runtime of 115 mins. Rated PG.
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Monday June 17 1:30pm - 3:45pm CDT
The Little Mermaid
Bring the whole family! The room will be lighter, the volume will be lower, and audience members can move around, talk, and sing. Snacks are welcome! Rated PG; 135 minute runtime.
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Monday June 17 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
LEGO® Indy 500: Ages 6 - 11
Build a LEGO® race car, check it's performance on the race track, tweak it to your satisfaction, then race the other cars! Registration begins May 1st. Registration ends one day before event.
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Monday June 17 3:30pm - 4:30pm CDT
Tween: CD Suncatcher
Welcome the summer sun by making a sun catcher!
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Monday June 17 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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Monday June 17 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Mario Kart Gaming for Kids!
Children ages 6 to 12 are invited to join us for an evening of gaming! We will be playing Mario Kart on the Nintendo Switch. All gaming supplies are included.
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Monday June 17 5:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Teen Anime
We will be watching the first episodes of an anime show.
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Monday June 17 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Revisiting Our Childhood: Tie Dye
This is an adult program where participants will get to remember pastimes from childhood. Bring your own a plain white, pre-washed, cotton article of clothing for some colorful fun.
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Monday June 17 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 June 17 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Some Reading Required
Escape the distractions of home and join us for connection, conversation, and of course, reading. Not a book club - a reading party.
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Monday June 17 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Teen Craft: DIY Canvas bag
Design and decorate your own canvas bag using fabric paint and markers. All supplies and snacks will be provided. Space is limited. Registration required. Ages 12 â 18.
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Monday June 17 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
All Ability: Paint & Pot
In this program, we will be painting terracotta pots and planting a small plant. All ability programs are geared towards adults with special needs. Ages 16 and over only. Registration required.
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Monday June 17 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Teen Book Tea
Teens let's spill about books! Each month we'll read and talk about a different book. In June we are reading Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda by Becky Albertalli. Pick up books @ Munster Branch.
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Tuesday June 18 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 MonthsÂ
In this program babies and toddlers, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.
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Tuesday June 18 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 June 18 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Storytime: Ages 4-5
4 and 5 year old children and their caregivers are invited to an early literacy storytime, featuring books, fingerplays, and songs that teach pre-reading skills and prepare children for school.
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Tuesday June 18 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Storytime: Ages 2-3
This is a storytime for children ages 2 & 3, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and craft, that teach early literacy skills. Please register all children and adults attending.
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Tuesday June 18 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Storytime: Ages 2-3
This is a storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, music, and a craft that teaches early literacy skills. Please register all attending.
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Tuesday June 18 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 June 18 10:30am - 11:00am 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 craft, that teach early literacy skills. Please register all attending.
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Tuesday June 18 11:00am - 11:50am CDT
Storytime: Ages 2-3
In this program, toddlers and their adult caregivers will enjoy a storytime with books, rhymes, music, and a craft. Registration Required.
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Tuesday June 18 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Caregivers & 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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Tuesday June 18 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Wonderland Creek by Lynn Austin
Our June 2024 book chat title is "Wonderland Creek" by Lynn Austin. Pick up a copy at the Hobart Branch to chat! Contact [email protected] or (219) 942-2243 for more details.
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Tuesday June 18 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 MonthsÂ
In this program babies and toddlers, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.
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Tuesday June 18 11:30am - 12:15pm CDT
Storytime: Ages 4-5
During this storytime 4 and 5 year olds will hear stories and participate in music activities, rhymes, and other activities, with an emphasis on important early pre-reading skills.
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Tuesday June 18 12:00pm - 12:30pm CDT
Toddler Play Session
Children ages 2-4 are invited to join us in the Children's Programming Room to play with unique toys and socialize.
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Tuesday June 18 2:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Nutrition Education Program for Kids
CATCH (Coordinated Approach to Child Health): Learn about physical activity, healthy food choices and enjoy a free snack and gift each week. Ages 8-13. Parents may attend as well. Lesson: 30 minutes.
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Tuesday June 18 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Let's Get Crafty! Cross Stitching for Tweens: Ages 8-13
Join us for this series of cross-stitch events. Learn some basic stitching skills and make a fun project! Registration is required.
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Tuesday June 18 2:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
Teen Crafternoons
Join us every other Tuesday to try out a new craft or art project, June 4 - July 30! All supplies provided. Please register.
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Tuesday June 18 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Teen Anime Adventures
Join us to watch episodes of shounen and adventure anime.
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Tuesday June 18 3:30pm - 5:00pm CDT
Teen & Tween Minecraft Hour
Come in and try Minecraft Pi. Register ahead of time as seats are limited. Recommended for ages 8 to 18.
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Tuesday June 18 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 June 18 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Teen Artsy Evenings
Join us to learn about the selected art style/movement, and make your own artwork. All materials provided. Please register.
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Wednesday June 19 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 June 19 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 June 19 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Let's Get Crafty!
Learn how to fold strips of paper into paper stars and receive a jar to store them in!
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Wednesday June 19 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Teen Tiny Canvas Artwork
Join us at the library to make your own tiny art. Each participant will receive one tiny canvas and easel to create their artwork on. Supplies are limited. Registration is required. Ages 12-18.
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Wednesday June 19 3:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
Storytime: Ages 4-5
This is a storytime program featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft that teach pre-reading skills for kids 4-5.
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Wednesday June 19 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 June 19 5:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Teen Anime Club
We'll watch episodes from an anime series. We'll also have art supplies on hand if you want to draw, sketch, or get creative or bring in your own sketchbook and projects to work on.
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Wednesday June 19 5:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Teen: Adventure of the Week
Adventurers wanted! Join us for summer role-playing sessions featuring perilous quests, intrepid evil, and an unforgettable journey.
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Wednesday June 19 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
LEGO® Night
Children and their families are invited to create and play with LEGO® in an hour of free play and fun. Finished creations will be displayed in the library for the rest of the month!
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Wednesday June 19 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Camp Out Movie Experience: Ages 6-12
Following our SRP theme of adventure, children can come and "camp out" with us and watch Trolls 3 Band Together, and enjoy a snack! Parts of the film will be interactive for everyone!
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Wednesday June 19 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Teen Mini Jello Aquariums
Teens will create a mini aquarium snack with jello, candy, cookies, and more! Ages 12-18. Registration required.
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Wednesday June 19 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Teen Rainbow Club
Teen Rainbow Club is a monthly social space for LGBTQIA+ teens & allies. Come for informal discussion, snacks, and crafts. Please register.
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Wednesday June 19 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.
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Wednesday June 19 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Old Place by Bobby Finger
Join us for a discussion of "The Old Place" by Bobby Finger.
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Thursday June 20 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
This half hour lap-sit program uses songs and rhymes to foster language development.
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Thursday June 20 10:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Singin' in the Rain
Join us for this month's classic film, Singin' in the Rain. Runtime: 1 hr 43 mins. Light refreshments will be served. Please register.
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Thursday June 20 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 June 20 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 June 20 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Going on a Bear Hunt: a Preschool Obstacle Course Adventure
Kids, ages 6 and under, are invited to stop in and "go on a bear hunt" through our pre-k-friendly obstacle course.
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Thursday June 20 10:30am - 11:15am CDT
Storytime: Ages 4-6
This is a storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft that teach pre-reading skills for kids 4-6. Please register each child and adult planning to attend.
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Thursday June 20 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 June 20 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
One-On-One: Tech Help
Register for this session to receive individualized tech help.
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Thursday June 20 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 June 20 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 June 20 11:15am - 12:00pm CDT
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
This half hour lap-sit program uses songs and rhymes to foster language development.
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Thursday June 20 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 June 20 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Virtual: Livestream Author Talk with Tiffany Jewell
Join a livestream chat with Tiffany Jewell about her new book Everything I Learned About Racism I Learned in School.
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Thursday June 20 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Livestream Author Talk with Tiffany Jewell
Patrons are invited to watch a livestream conversation with Tiffany Jewell that highlights the inequities black and brown students face in education. Attendees will watch the event on a large screen.
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Thursday June 20 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Letterpress with LEGO® (Grades K-5)
Using a Provisional Press we will use LEGO® blocks to design and print your own prints! There will be two sessions for this workshop since space is limited. Please only register for one session.
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Thursday June 20 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Humane Indiana
In this program, children will learn about local wildlife and the humane treatment of animals with a visit from Humane Indiana and their wildlife ambassadors.
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Thursday June 20 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Around the Campfire: Ages 6-11
This program includes activities for children ages 6-11, including walking s'mores and camping bingo, that will be centered around our indoor campfire.
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Thursday June 20 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Letterpress with LEGO® (Grades K-5)
Using a Provisional Press we will use LEGO® blocks to design and print your own prints! There will be two sessions for this workshop since space is limited. Please only register for one session.
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Thursday June 20 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Teen Thriller Thursday: Hunt a Killer Mystery Game
Embrace your inner sleuth and work to solve a mystery using a Hunt a Killer Moon mystery set. Each session will feature a new goal.
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Thursday June 20 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Teen Craft: Adventure Maps
In this program, mapmakers will use different techniques to design their own world map!
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Thursday June 20 4:30pm - 6:00pm CDT
Board Meeting
Meeting of the Lake County Public Library Board of Trustees
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Thursday June 20 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Composting with Lake County Solid Waste Management District
Learn about composting with a representative from the Lake County Solid Waste Management District.
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Thursday June 20 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 June 20 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Adult Craft Night: Adventure Memory Boards
Create a memory board of your adventures during our next adult craft night! Bring your own printed photos of times you've been on vacation or had an adventure, and we'll provide a board and pins.
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Friday June 21 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Back to the Future
Join us for Movie Fridays. Every Friday, a different family film will be shown.
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Friday June 21 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Friday Family Movie
Children of all ages and their families are invited to the library for some movie fun. Join us every Friday for old favorites as well as new titles.
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Friday June 21 2:00pm - 3:30pm CDT
Aladdin
The whole family can enjoy a fun movie at the library! Children must attend with an adult. Registration is required.
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Friday June 21 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
School of Rock
After being kicked out of a rock band, a man becomes a substitute teacher of a strict elementary private school, only to try and turn it into a rock band. Runtime: 109 mins; rated PG-13.
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Saturday June 22 10:00am - 12:00pm 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 June 22 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (2024)
Patrons are invited to relax and have fun with a movie showing, video games, and some snacks!
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Saturday June 22 2:30pm - 4:00pm CDT
Shrek (2001)
We will have a fairy tale adventure watching this matinee film while munching on popcorn and candy and drinking coffee, lemonade, or water. Rated PG; 90 minute runtime.
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Saturday June 22 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 small prizes.
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Monday June 24 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 June 24 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 June 24 1:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Paw Patrol The Mighty Movie
Families are welcome to bring a picnic-style lunch and enjoy a movie at the library each Monday during Summer Reading. Rated PG; 92 minute runtime.
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Monday June 24 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Preschool Playdate: Ages 3-5
Children ages 3-5, with caregivers, will interact at various play stations. Playing helps children learn language, literacy, social, and other skills. Play also nurtures creativity.Â
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Monday June 24 1:30pm - 3:30pm CDT
The Mitchells vs. the Machines
Bring the whole family! The room will be lighter, the volume will be lower, and audience members can move around, talk, and sing. Snacks are welcome! Rated PG; 114 minute runtime.
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Monday June 24 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
The Enviromobile Presents!
Come learn about landfills, how they are built, and the importance of their layers.
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Monday June 24 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
The Midnight Library by Matt Haig
The Book Buddies book club will be discussing "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig.
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Monday June 24 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Tween & Teen Summer of STEM: Robotics
Come join us for some fun experimenting with technology and playing around with robotics!
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Monday June 24 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Songs and Smores
Join us to learn some great camp songs and have a snack!
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Monday June 24 5:30pm - 6:30pm CDT
Adventure Journaling
Record your summer of adventures by journaling! You can submit (2) photos to [email protected] the week prior, and we will print them in color for you to add that personal touch.
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Monday June 24 5:30pm - 7:00pm CDT
Teen Advisory Board & Game Night
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 June 24 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 June 24 6:00pm - 7:00pm 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.
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Monday June 24 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Vaping the New Wave of Nicotine Addiction
Join us to get the facts about vaping and how it presents an increased risk of health challenges to your lungs. Presented by HealthVisions Midwest.
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Tuesday June 25 10:15am - 11:00am CDT
Storytime: Ages 4-6
Children will develop pre-reading skills as they enjoy stories, music, and a craft.
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Tuesday June 25 10:30am - 10:50am 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 June 25 10:30am - 11:30am 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 June 25 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 June 25 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 June 25 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 June 25 11:00am - 11:30am CDT
New Parent & Caregiver 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 June 25 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 June 25 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 June 25 11:30am - 12:00pm CDT
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 June 25 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 June 25 2:00pm - 2:30pm CDT
Nutrition Education Program for Kids
CATCH (Coordinated Approach to Child Health): Learn about physical activity, healthy food choices and enjoy a free snack and gift each week. Ages 8-13. Parents may attend as well. Lesson: 30 minutes.
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Tuesday June 25 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki
Join the Fact or Fiction Book Club in discussing "The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post" by Allison Pataki. Copies are available at the Highland Branch.
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Tuesday June 25 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb
The Virtual Between the Lines Book Club will read The Violin Conspiracy by Brendan Slocumb. Books for this discussion can be picked up at the Dyer-Schererville branch a month prior to the event.
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Tuesday June 25 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 June 25 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Create Your Own Book Tote
Kids in kindergarten through 5th grade can join us to paint your own book tote. All supplies are included. Dress for a messy time!
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Tuesday June 25 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 June 25 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Friendship Bracelets
Join us at the library to create friendship bracelets. Make one for yourself and one to share! All supplies provided. Please register.
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Tuesday June 25 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 June 26 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Babies and toddlers birth to 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 June 26 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Caregivers & 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 June 26 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 June 26 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Edible Soil (Grades K-5)
Students learn about the layers of the soil, how soil is made, and how bugs are essential while we enjoy eating a little soil. "Soil" will contain dairy and gluten. Please call ahead with questions.
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Wednesday June 26 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Teen Obstacle Course
Teens (ages 12-18) are invited to compete in the library's obstacle course. Teens will test their speed, endurance, and problem solving skills. Registration is required.
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Wednesday June 26 2:00pm - 2:45pm CDT
Make and Take Print (Grades K-5)
Photographer Carol Estes will lead a workshop on making cyanotype prints - which is a 170 year old process that produces artistic prints in a greenish-blue tint.
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Wednesday June 26 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 June 26 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Careers of the Dunes National Lakeshore
An interactive program where children will learn about careers with a ranger from the Indiana Dunes National Park!
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Wednesday June 26 3:00pm - 3:45pm CDT
Make and Take Print (Grades K-5)
Photographer Carol Estes will lead a workshop on making cyanotype prints - which is a 170 year old process that produces artistic prints in a greenish-blue tint.
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Wednesday June 26 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 June 26 6:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
Storytime at Twin Oaks Park
Join us at Twin Oaks Park for a storytime in the park. This family storytime welcomes children ages 2-6 and their family members to enjoy stories, songs, and fun.
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Wednesday June 26 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/Switch.
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Wednesday June 26 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Diamond Painting
We're decorating coasters with stunning landscape designs using diamond painting! Space is limited. Registration is required for all attendees.
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Wednesday June 26 6:30pm - 7:30pm CDT
Getting Started Composting
This program teaches all about backyard composting. Participants will learn about the proper ratio of brown and green material, as well as the other requirements for a successful compost.