Stories and More Preschool Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
0-5
Rolling Prairie Branch
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Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-Play, Grow, Read!
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

Get ready for kindergarten with stories, songs, movement, and more! 

Start It! Equipment Training

10:30am - 11:30am
Teen, Adult
LPCPL Exchange
At Capacity
Registration
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Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Description: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1

Start It! Equipment Training is intended for individuals who would like to begin using equipment at the Library's Makerspace. Complete the Makerspace Safety Training to learn more about safety and age requirements at the Exchange. 

A different Equipment Training session is required for each piece of equipment. Choose one piece of equipment from list for your training.

To ensure that all customers are accommodated, we kindly ask that each customer limits their number of trainings to one per week.

Note: It is possible that training may take more than 1 hour. 

For training on the Precision Mini Lathe, the Resin 3D Printer, or the Bandsaw, call or email the LPCPL Exchange.

When learning a new skill, it is best to build upon our knowledge step-by-step. To best support a strong foundation of knowledge on the Makerspace equipment, we require the following:

  • General sewing machine training before Heavy Duty sewing machine
  • Sindoh, UltiMaker, or Bambu 3D Printer training before Resin 3D Printer
  • X-Carve CNC Machine training before Roland CNC Mill
  • Wood lathe training before Precision Mini Lathe

If no Start It! times are available, please call the Exchange to set up a training. 

To learn more about the Library's Makerspace visit our website. 

Disclaimer(s)

Exchange Safety

During this class, you will work with machinery and a variety of tools. Closed toe shoes are required. Avoid wearing baggy clothing or dangling jewelry, and tie back long hair.
 

Back to Basics - Computers

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Kingsford Heights Branch
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Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Technology

Learn how to get the most out of your computer. If you have a laptop, please bring it. We will have a limited number of laptops available.

Teen ChangeMAKErs - Making for good

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
LPCPL Exchange
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Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Maker

Spend your Monday afternoons at the Exchange Makerspace. We provide the supplies and training, you make cool things that can be donated to people and animals in need! You can even earn service hours while learning something new and having fun. 

First time at the LPCPL Exchange? A parent/guardian will need to sign a waiver before you can use certain equipment. 

Teen D&D

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen
Main Library
At Capacity
Registration
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teen
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Are you curious about Dungeons & Dragons? Are you already a fan? Join us for a short campaign session each month! Register ahead to guarantee your spot.  

Make It! Memorial Hair Weaving with Danielle Adams

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Danielle Adams, Director of the La Porte County Historical Society Museum, will share about the Victorian tradition of making objects of mourning with human hair.

Family Pajama Storytime -- Talk Like Pirate Day Edition

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Family
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages! Pajamas and a favorite stuffed animal are welcome for this fun, evening event!

 

Ahoy, mateys! Listen to pirate stories, learn how to talk like a pirate, and make a pirate craft to take home.

Start It! Equipment Training

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen
LPCPL Exchange
At Capacity
Registration
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Start It! Equipment Training is intended for individuals who would like to begin using equipment at the Library's Makerspace. Complete the Makerspace Safety Training to learn more about safety and age requirements at the Exchange. 

A different Equipment Training session is required for each piece of equipment. Choose one piece of equipment from list for your training.

To ensure that all customers are accommodated, we kindly ask that each customer limits their number of trainings to one per week.

Note: It is possible that training may take more than 1 hour. 

For training on the Precision Mini Lathe, the Resin 3D Printer, or the Bandsaw, call or email the LPCPL Exchange.

When learning a new skill, it is best to build upon our knowledge step-by-step. To best support a strong foundation of knowledge on the Makerspace equipment, we require the following:

  • General sewing machine training before Heavy Duty sewing machine
  • Sindoh, UltiMaker, or Bambu 3D Printer training before Resin 3D Printer
  • X-Carve CNC Machine training before Roland CNC Mill
  • Wood lathe training before Precision Mini Lathe

If no Start It! times are available, please call the Exchange to set up a training. 

To learn more about the Library's Makerspace visit our website. 

Disclaimer(s)

Exchange Safety

During this class, you will work with machinery and a variety of tools. Closed toe shoes are required. Avoid wearing baggy clothing or dangling jewelry, and tie back long hair.