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Family Game Night

Monday, April 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Games and Play
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Bring your family and friends for a night of gaming! We will have a variety of board games to choose from as well as our Nintendo Switch up and running for family fun! 

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Games and Play
Event Details:

Bring your family and friends for a night of gaming! We will have a variety of board games to choose from as well as our Nintendo Switch up and running for family fun! 

Stretch & Refresh Yoga

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Yoga is a great way to improve your balance, flexibility, and strength. Whether you’re an experienced yogi or are interested in picking up a new hobby, come stretch and refresh you...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Yoga is a great way to improve your balance, flexibility, and strength. Whether you’re an experienced yogi or are interested in picking up a new hobby, come stretch and refresh your body and mind with all-levels yoga.

Family Storytime

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
0-5
Storytime_Family Storytime:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages! Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages!

Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at home. Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ Curriculum, storytime is a great way to have fun while working on reading skills, social skills, and motor skills.

Cooking with Kids

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Health and Wellness, Presentation
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

We will learn basic cooking skills, promote healthy eating habits, and enjoy some yummy food together!Today we will be making Fruit Salsa! Cooking experience is not required.

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Health and Wellness, Presentation
Event Details:

We will learn basic cooking skills, promote healthy eating habits, and enjoy some yummy food together!

Today we will be making Fruit Salsa! 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.

Family Storytime

Monday, April 28, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
0-5
Storytime_Family Storytime:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages! Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages!

Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at home. Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ Curriculum, storytime is a great way to have fun while working on reading skills, social skills, and motor skills.

Readers Corner

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Please join us for a lively discussion of this month's selection. Newcomers are always welcome!Our title for discussion is: The Less People Know About Us by Axton Betz-Hamilto...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Please join us for a lively discussion of this month's selection. Newcomers are always welcome!

Staff In-Service Day

All Day
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online
Closing
Branches:
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online

Family Crafternoon: Mother's Day

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Presentation
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join us for a fun crafternoon all about flowers! We’ll read My Garden by Kevin Henkes, an inspiring story about a young girl's garden that grows as big as her imagination. Then, un...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Presentation
Event Details:

Join us for a fun crafternoon all about flowers!

Tech Help Table

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Do you need help setting up a new device or have any questions about your electronics? Come in and speak with one of our Digital Navigators to better understand your technology and...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Technology
Event Details:

Do you need help setting up a new device or have any questions about your electronics? Come in and speak with one of our Digital Navigators to better understand your technology and how it can work for you!

Family Storytime

Monday, May 12, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
0-5
Storytime_Family Storytime:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages! Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages!

Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at home. Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ Curriculum, storytime is a great way to have fun while working on reading skills, social skills, and motor skills.

DIY Puffy Sidewalk Paint

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Presentation
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join us on the patio as we read Still Life by Alex London and learn to make DIY Puffy Sidewalk Paint! Unleash your creativity and create your own masterpiece with puffy sidewalk pa...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Presentation
Event Details:

Join us on the patio as we read S

Family Storytime

Monday, May 19, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
0-5
Storytime_Family Storytime:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages! Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages!

Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at home. Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ Curriculum, storytime is a great way to have fun while working on reading skills, social skills, and motor skills.

Memorial Day

All Day
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online
Closing
Branches:
Book Bike, Coolspring Branch, Fish Lake Branch, Hanna Branch, Kingsford Heights Branch, LPCPL Exchange, Main Library, Mobile Library, Rolling Prairie Branch, Union Mills Branch, Library in the Community, Online

Readers Corner

Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Please join us for a lively discussion of this month's selection. Newcomers are always welcome!Our title for discussion is: I Cheerfully Refuse by Leif EngerSummary:"Set in a not-t...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Please join us for a lively discussion of this month's selection. Newcomers are always welcome!

Family Storytime

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
0-5
Storytime_Family Storytime:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages! Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages!

Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at home. Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ Curriculum, storytime is a great way to have fun while working on reading skills, social skills, and motor skills.

Tech Help Table

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Do you need help setting up a new device or have any questions about your electronics? Come in and speak with one of our Digital Navigators to better understand your technology and...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Technology
Event Details:

Do you need help setting up a new device or have any questions about your electronics? Come in and speak with one of our Digital Navigators to better understand your technology and how it can work for you!

Welcome to Watercolor

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Art
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Curious about watercolor painting but not sure where to start? Welcome to Watercolor is a beginner-friendly program that will introduce you to the basics of this versatile medium. ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Description: Art
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Curious about watercolor painting but not sure where to start? Welcome to Watercolor is a beginner-friendly program that will introduce you to the basics of this versatile medium.

Teacher Book Club

Monday, June 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Are you a teacher at Michigan City, La Porte, or New Prairie Schools? Looking for a fun way to earn PGP points? Join our summer Teacher Book Club! Share and discover new reading st...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Are you a teacher at Michigan City, La Porte, or New Prairie Schools? Looking for a fun way to earn PGP points? Join our summer Teacher Book Club!

Game-Wisdom: Become a Professional Videogame Player - An Introduction to Esports

Thursday, June 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Esports have surged in popularity, with tournaments and clubs becoming major business ventures. Join Josh Bycer, game design expert and owner of Game-Wisdom, as he takes you throug...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: STEAM
Event Details:

Esports have surged in popularity, with tournaments and clubs becoming major business ventures. Join Josh Bycer, game design expert and owner of Game-Wisdom, as he takes you through the evolution of esports from its 1990s origins to today.

Family Storytime

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
0-5
Storytime_Family Storytime:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages! Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages!

Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at home. Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ Curriculum, storytime is a great way to have fun while working on reading skills, social skills, and motor skills.

Humane Indiana: Colors in the Wild

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Presentation
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join Humane Indiana Wildlife to learn about animals native to our state and found within our community. With the help of their live animal ambassadors, Humane Indiana Wildlife will...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Presentation
Event Details:

Join Humane Indiana Wildlife to learn about animals native to our state and found within our community.

Readers Corner

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Please join us for a lively discussion of this month's selection. Newcomers are always welcome!Our title for discussion is: Every Time I Go On Vacation Someone Dies by Catherine Ma...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Please join us for a lively discussion of this month's selection. Newcomers are always welcome!

Family Storytime

Monday, June 30, 2025 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
0-5
Storytime_Family Storytime:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages! Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages!

Storytimes build the skills needed for kindergarten and provide helpful tips for adults to use at home. Structured around the Every Child Ready to Read™ Curriculum, storytime is a great way to have fun while working on reading skills, social skills, and motor skills.

Tech Help Table

Tuesday, July 1, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Do you need help setting up a new device or have any questions about your electronics? Come in and speak with one of our Digital Navigators to better understand your technology and...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Technology
Event Details:

Do you need help setting up a new device or have any questions about your electronics? Come in and speak with one of our Digital Navigators to better understand your technology and how it can work for you!