Merrillville Branch Library
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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 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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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 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 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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Monday May 6 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 May 6 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 May 6 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 May 6 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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Tuesday May 7 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, music and a craft that teach early literacy skills. Please register all attending.
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Tuesday May 7 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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Tuesday May 7 5:00pm - 6:00pm 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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Wednesday May 8 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 8 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 8 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 8 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
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 May 8 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Power Paws for Kids
All children and their families are invited to come and read to certified therapy dogs.
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Wednesday May 8 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
Livestream Author Talk with Nina Simon
Join other readers for a livestream conversation with Nina Simon about A Murder Mystery, Family Story, and Love Letter to Strong Women Everywhere.
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Thursday May 9 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 9 4:30pm - 6:00pm CDT
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Come and play in a game with one of our librarians as gm.
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Thursday May 9 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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Saturday May 11 10:30am - 12:00pm CDT
Building Blocks to Literacy
Kids ages 6 months through 3 years old, and their caregivers, will enjoy interacting at various block play stations. Special blocks for older kids will also be available on high tables.
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Saturday May 11 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Teen Board Game League
Like board games? So do we! Come on in and join us for a fun-filled game session. We provide the games...you provide the energy!