Sing, move, dance, and rhyme with us during this interactive storytime!
Babies and their grown-up are encouraged to engage and participate in a storytime structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ curriculum! Classes incorporate books, technology, movement, and hands-on practice to engage children and adults in a fun, friendly environment.
Learn to design and then build a usable squirrel house! Design will include hand sketch and the use of design software. Proof of concept will be completed through the development of a prototype followed by the actual build.
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.
Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
Are you into textiles, clay, coloring books, pastels, or painting? Come and share your artistic side with others! Bring your work and materials and spend some time sharing, being inspired by others, and creating what you like to do best.
Join the Mobile Library in your neighborhood! La Porte County Public Library offers mobile library service that carries books, movies, and more to customers in our service area.
At the bookmobile, you can:
- Borrow popular books, DVDs, and more -- just like at the library!
- Get a library card or update your account
- Pick up holds and return items
- Get answers to your questions or help finding community resources
Do you have an event you'd like the Mobile Library to attend? Know a good place for the Mobile Library to stop? Email outreach@laportelibrary.org to get started.
This stop is in partnership with the La Porte Park and Recreation Department offering a FREE drop-in program that will have a ton of fun activities for local children throughout summer break located in five neighborhood parks.
Join the Mobile Library in your neighborhood! La Porte County Public Library offers mobile library service that carries books, movies, and more to customers in our service area.
At the bookmobile, you can:
- Borrow popular books, DVDs, and more -- just like at the library!
- Get a library card or update your account
- Pick up holds and return items
- Get answers to your questions or help finding community resources
Do you have an event you'd like the Mobile Library to attend? Know a good place for the Mobile Library to stop? Email outreach@laportelibrary.org to get started.
This stop is in partnership with the La Porte Park and Recreation Department offering a FREE drop-in program that will have a ton of fun activities for local children throughout summer break located in five neighborhood parks.
Join the Mobile Library in your neighborhood! La Porte County Public Library offers mobile library service that carries books, movies, and more to customers in our service area.
At the bookmobile, you can:
- Borrow popular books, DVDs, and more -- just like at the library!
- Get a library card or update your account
- Pick up holds and return items
- Get answers to your questions or help finding community resources
Do you have an event you'd like the Mobile Library to attend? Know a good place for the Mobile Library to stop? Email outreach@laportelibrary.org to get started.
In this event series, we will learn basic cooking skills, promote healthy eating habits, and enjoy some yummy food together! Today we will be making a strawberry almond milkshake! Cooking experience is not required.
Disclaimer(s)
Food Allergies
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
Public Meeting of the La Porte County Public Library Board of Trustees.
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
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.
Create your own mug and learn new skills using the Cricut® and Cricut® Mug Press at the Library Makerspace!
Disclaimer(s)
Equipment Training
Like what you see? Staff can help you! Contact the LPCPL Exchange by email or phone to set up your one-on-one training.
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.