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This event is in the "Family" group. Family Storytime Monday, July 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library Program Description: Storytime Age Group: Family 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... Event Details: This week is all about the color green! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing scissor skills and building creativity. This event is in the "Family" group. Jul 7 2025 Mon Family Storytime 5:00pm - 5:30pm Main Library 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! 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. This week is all about the color green! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing scissor skills and building creativity.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Page Turners Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library 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 Women by Kristin HannahSummary:"Women can be heroes.... This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 8 2025 Tue Page Turners 12:00pm - 1:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: MN-Meeting Room B 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!
This event is in the "0-5" group. Play & Learn Ages 0-3 Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library Program Description: Storytime Age Group: 0-5 Storytime_Play and Learn - Ages 0-3: 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... Event Details: This week is all about the color green! This event is in the "0-5" group. Jul 10 2025 Thu Play & Learn Ages 0-3 10:00am - 10:30am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: MN-Multipurpose Room Age Group: 0-5 Program Description: Storytime Event Details: 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. This week is all about the color green!
This event is in the "Teen" group. Tween Book Club (Ages 10-13) Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library Program Description: Book Discussion Age Group: Teen Event Details: Get ready for a reading adventure at the Tween Book Club, where books come to life! This month, we'll be reading The Last Cuentista by Donna Barba Higuera. Grab your copy at t... This event is in the "Teen" group. Jul 10 2025 Thu Tween Book Club (Ages 10-13) 4:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: MN-Multipurpose Room Age Group: Teen Program Description: Book Discussion Event Details: Get ready for a reading adventure at the Tween Book Club, where books come to life!
This event is in the "Adult" group. All Things True Crime Book Club Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm MN-Meeting Room A at Main Library Program Description: Book Discussion Age Group: Adult Event Details: If you're fascinated by the darker side of reality—whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast, a die-hard fan of Investigation Discovery, or someone who recently found their w... This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 10 2025 Thu All Things True Crime Book Club 5:30pm - 6:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: MN-Meeting Room A Age Group: Adult Program Description: Book Discussion Event Details: If you're fascinated by the darker side of reality—whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast, a die-hard fan of Investigation Discovery, or someone who recently found their way into the genre through podcasts—All Things True Crime is the boo
This event is in the "0-5" group. Stories & More Ages 3-5 Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library Program Description: Storytime Age Group: 0-5 Storytime_Stories and More - Ages 3-5: Get ready for kindergarten with stories, songs, movement and more!Preparing for kindergarten begins long before preschool and kindergarten sign ups! Storytimes build the skills nee... Event Details: This week is all about the color green! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing scissor skills and building creativity. This event is in the "0-5" group. Jul 11 2025 Fri Stories & More Ages 3-5 10:00am - 10:30am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: MN-Multipurpose Room Age Group: 0-5 Program Description: Storytime Event Details: Get ready for kindergarten with stories, songs, movement and more!Preparing for kindergarten begins long before preschool and kindergarten sign ups! 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. This week is all about the color green! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing scissor skills and building creativity.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Churches of LaPorte County Friday, July 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library Program Description: Local Interests Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Curious about the fascinating history of local churches? Want to uncover the stories behind the beautiful buildings in LaPorte County? Join us for an exciting journey through time ... This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jul 11 2025 Fri Churches of LaPorte County 6:00pm - 7:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: MN-Meeting Room B Age Group: Everyone Program Description: Local Interests Event Details: Curious about the fascinating history of local churches? Want to uncover the stories behind the beautiful buildings in LaPorte County?
This event is in the "0-5" group. This event is in the "6-11" group. Science Heroes JR: Adventure of the Missing Color Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library Program Description: Performance, STEAM Age Group: 0-5, 6-11 Event Details: Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!Through hands-on experiments and fun, interactive stories, we get kids excited about the science that’s all aro... This event is in the "0-5" group. This event is in the "6-11" group. Jul 12 2025 Sat Science Heroes JR: Adventure of the Missing Color 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: MN-Meeting Room B Age Group: 0-5, 6-11 Program Description: Performance, STEAM Event Details: Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!
This event is in the "Family" group. Family Storytime Monday, July 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library Program Description: Storytime Age Group: Family 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... Event Details: This week is all about the color blue! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing hand-eye coordination and interactive reading. This event is in the "Family" group. Jul 14 2025 Mon Family Storytime 5:00pm - 5:30pm Main Library 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! 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. This week is all about the color blue! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing hand-eye coordination and interactive reading.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Bad Art Night Monday, July 14, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library Program Description: Art Age Group: Adult Event Details: Do you want to make art, but worry about a “lack of talent” or others judging you? Not here! Using the provided materials, create whatever your mind can dream up without expectatio... This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 14 2025 Mon Bad Art Night 5:00pm - 7:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: MN-Meeting Room B Age Group: Adult Program Description: Art Event Details: Do you want to make art, but worry about a “lack of talent” or others judging you? Not here! Using the provided materials, create whatever your mind can dream up without expectations of perfection or beauty.
This event is in the "6-11" group. Exploring Art: Collage Crafting Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library Program Description: STEAM Age Group: 6-11 Event Details: Color Our World this summer by Exploring Art! Each month, you will be introduced to a different art style, learn about notable artists in the field, and get the chance to create yo... This event is in the "6-11" group. Jul 16 2025 Wed Exploring Art: Collage Crafting 4:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: MN-Multipurpose Room Age Group: 6-11 Program Description: STEAM Event Details: Color Our World this summer by Exploring Art! Each month, you will be introduced to a different art style, learn about notable artists in the field, and get the chance to create your own piece in that style.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Chapter Chats Book Club Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm MN-Study Cafe at Main Library Program Description: Book Discussion Age Group: Adult Event Details: Join us to talk about the books that we are all loving, hating, and all the books in between.Newcomers are always welcome!This month: I just can't (self) help myselfWe are now mid-... This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 16 2025 Wed Chapter Chats Book Club 6:00pm - 7:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: MN-Study Cafe Age Group: Adult Program Description: Book Discussion Event Details: Join us to talk about the books that we are all loving, hating, and all the books in between.Newcomers are always welcome!This month: I just can't (self) help myself
This event is in the "0-5" group. Play & Learn Ages 0-3 Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library Program Description: Storytime Age Group: 0-5 Storytime_Play and Learn - Ages 0-3: 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... Event Details: This week is all about the color blue! This event is in the "0-5" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu Play & Learn Ages 0-3 10:00am - 10:30am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: MN-Multipurpose Room Age Group: 0-5 Program Description: Storytime Event Details: 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. This week is all about the color blue!
This event is in the "Everyone" group. La Porte County Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library Program Description: Board Meeting Age Group: Everyone Board Meeting_Monthly: Public Meeting of the La Porte County Public Library Board of Trustees. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jul 17 2025 Thu La Porte County Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting 5:30pm - 6:30pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: MN-Meeting Room B Age Group: Everyone Program Description: Board Meeting Public Meeting of the La Porte County Public Library Board of Trustees.
This event is in the "0-5" group. Stories & More Ages 3-5 Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library Program Description: Storytime Age Group: 0-5 Storytime_Stories and More - Ages 3-5: Get ready for kindergarten with stories, songs, movement and more!Preparing for kindergarten begins long before preschool and kindergarten sign ups! Storytimes build the skills nee... Event Details: This week is all about the color blue! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing hand-eye coordination and interactive reading. This event is in the "0-5" group. Jul 18 2025 Fri Stories & More Ages 3-5 10:00am - 10:30am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: MN-Multipurpose Room Age Group: 0-5 Program Description: Storytime Event Details: Get ready for kindergarten with stories, songs, movement and more!Preparing for kindergarten begins long before preschool and kindergarten sign ups! 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. This week is all about the color blue! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing hand-eye coordination and interactive reading.
This event is in the "Family" group. Family Storytime Monday, July 21, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library Program Description: Storytime Age Group: Family 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... Event Details: This week is all about the letter B/Bees! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing letter recognition. This event is in the "Family" group. Jul 21 2025 Mon Family Storytime 5:00pm - 5:30pm Main Library 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! 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. This week is all about the letter B/Bees! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing letter recognition.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Getting to Know Your Android Device Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm MN-Study Cafe at Main Library Program Description: Technology Age Group: Everyone Technology_Getting to Know Your Android Device: Learn how to get the most out of your Android Device. We'll share the basics of downloading apps, using your Android to call or text, searching your Android, taking pictures a... This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jul 22 2025 Tue Getting to Know Your Android Device 4:30pm - 6:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: MN-Study Cafe Age Group: Everyone Program Description: Technology Learn how to get the most out of your Android Device. We'll share the basics of downloading apps, using your Android to call or text, searching your Android, taking pictures and videos, and more!Please bring your own device - devices will not be provided. Not sure if you have an Android or Apple device? Ask our staff to help you identify which class to join!
This event is in the "0-5" group. Play & Learn Ages 0-3 Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library Program Description: Storytime Age Group: 0-5 Storytime_Play and Learn - Ages 0-3: 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... Event Details: This week is all about the letter B/Bees! This event is in the "0-5" group. Jul 24 2025 Thu Play & Learn Ages 0-3 10:00am - 10:30am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: MN-Multipurpose Room Age Group: 0-5 Program Description: Storytime Event Details: 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. This week is all about the letter B/Bees!
This event is in the "0-5" group. Stories & More Ages 3-5 Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library Program Description: Storytime Age Group: 0-5 Storytime_Stories and More - Ages 3-5: Get ready for kindergarten with stories, songs, movement and more!Preparing for kindergarten begins long before preschool and kindergarten sign ups! Storytimes build the skills nee... Event Details: This week is all about the letter B/Bees! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing letter recognition. This event is in the "0-5" group. Jul 25 2025 Fri Stories & More Ages 3-5 10:00am - 10:30am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: MN-Multipurpose Room Age Group: 0-5 Program Description: Storytime Event Details: Get ready for kindergarten with stories, songs, movement and more!Preparing for kindergarten begins long before preschool and kindergarten sign ups! 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. This week is all about the letter B/Bees! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing letter recognition.
This event is in the "Family" group. Meet a Mini Horse with Reins of Life Monday, July 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm MN-Reading Wi-Fi Garden at Main Library Program Description: Games and Play Age Group: Family Event Details: Join us for a special visit with a miniature horse and discover the incredible work these animals do as therapy companions. Reins of Life will share their mission and bring one of ... This event is in the "Family" group. Jul 28 2025 Mon Meet a Mini Horse with Reins of Life 4:00pm - 5:00pm Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: MN-Reading Wi-Fi Garden Age Group: Family Program Description: Games and Play Event Details: Join us for a special visit with a miniature horse and discover the incredible work these animals do as therapy companions. Reins of Life will share their mission and bring one of their therapy horses for you to meet in person!
This event is in the "Family" group. Family Storytime Monday, July 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library Program Description: Storytime Age Group: Family 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... Event Details: This week is all about the color purple! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing hand dexterity. This event is in the "Family" group. Jul 28 2025 Mon Family Storytime 5:00pm - 5:30pm Main Library 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! 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. This week is all about the color purple! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing hand dexterity.
This event is in the "Family" group. Resources for Homeschool Families Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library Program Description: Local Interests Age Group: Family Event Details: Are you planning to homeschool your children next year? Join us to explore the curriculums and resources the library offers, along with helpful opportunities from our community for... This event is in the "Family" group. Jul 29 2025 Tue Resources for Homeschool Families 10:00am - 11:00am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: MN-Meeting Room B Age Group: Family Program Description: Local Interests Event Details: Are you planning to homeschool your children next year? Join us to explore the curriculums and resources the library offers, along with helpful opportunities from our community for homeschooling families!
This event is in the "0-5" group. Play & Learn Ages 0-3 Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library Program Description: Storytime Age Group: 0-5 Storytime_Play and Learn - Ages 0-3: 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... Event Details: This week is all about the color purple! This event is in the "0-5" group. Jul 31 2025 Thu Play & Learn Ages 0-3 10:00am - 10:30am Main Library Library Branch: Main Library Room: MN-Multipurpose Room Age Group: 0-5 Program Description: Storytime Event Details: 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. This week is all about the color purple!