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Gift Wrapping Party

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 1:00pm - 6:00pm
FL-Meeting Room at Fish Lake Branch
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

For the day, make the Library Santa’s workshop! Bring your gifts and gift-wrapping supplies to the Library to prepare for the holidays. This is adults-only to maintain the spirit o...

Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

For the day, make the Library Santa’s workshop! Bring your gifts and gift-wrapping supplies to the Library to prepare for the holidays. This is adults-only to maintain the spirit of the holiday. 

Gift Wrapping Party

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills Branch
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

For the day, make the Library Santa’s workshop! Bring your gifts and gift-wrapping supplies to the Library to prepare for the holidays. This is adults-only to maintain the spirit o...

Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

For the day, make the Library Santa’s workshop! Bring your gifts and gift-wrapping supplies to the Library to prepare for the holidays. This is adults-only to maintain the spirit of the holiday. 

Gift Wrapping Party

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 9:00am - 5:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

For the day, make the Library Santa’s workshop! Bring your gifts and gift-wrapping supplies to the Library to prepare for the holidays. This is adults-only to maintain the spirit o...

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

For the day, make the Library Santa’s workshop! Bring your gifts and gift-wrapping supplies to the Library to prepare for the holidays. This is adults-only to maintain the spirit of the holiday. 

Start It! Equipment Training

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Equipment Training
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Exchange_Start It! Equipment Training:

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 l...

Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Description: Equipment Training
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.
 

Cooking with Kids - No Bake Cookies

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Special Event
Age Group:
6-11, Teen
Event Details:

We will learn basic cooking skills, promote healthy eating habits, and enjoy some yummy food together! Join us for a cookie making demonstration using the Charlie Cart! Particip...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 6-11, Teen
Program Description: Special Event
Event Details:

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

Gift Wrapping Party

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 12:00pm - 5:00pm
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

For the day, make the Library Santa’s workshop! Bring your gifts and gift-wrapping supplies to the Library to prepare for the holidays. This is adults-only to maintain the spirit o...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

For the day, make the Library Santa’s workshop! Bring your gifts and gift-wrapping supplies to the Library to prepare for the holidays. This is adults-only to maintain the spirit of the holiday. 

A Rolling Prairie Christmas

Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
RP-Meeting Room at Rolling Prairie Branch
Program Description:
Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Spread holiday cheer with a Rolling Prairie Christmas! Bring the entire family and join in on the fun! Grab a cup of hot chocolate and cookies by the fireplace, and get your v...

Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Special Event
Event Details:

Spread holiday cheer with a Rolling Prairie Christmas! 

Tai Chi Easy™ for Health and Relaxation

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Description:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Whether you're new to tai chi or have practiced it for years, join Kristy Putnam, Tai Chi Easy™ Senior Trainer of the Integral Institute of Qigong and Tai Chi and a certified ...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Whether you're new to tai chi or have practiced it for years, join Kristy Putnam, Tai Chi Easy™ Senior Trainer of the Integral Institute of Qigong and Tai Chi and a certified Integrative Health Coach, for a six-week series. 

Gift Wrapping Party

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
RP-Meeting Room at Rolling Prairie Branch
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

For the day, make the Library Santa’s workshop! Bring your gifts and gift-wrapping supplies to the Library to prepare for the holidays. This is adults-only to maintain the spirit o...

Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

For the day, make the Library Santa’s workshop! Bring your gifts and gift-wrapping supplies to the Library to prepare for the holidays. This is adults-only to maintain the spirit of the holiday. 

Family Storytime

Monday, December 16, 2024 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.

Family Storytime

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:30pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
Family
Storytime_Storytime Under the Stars:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs, and more for all ages! A favorite stuffed animal is welcome for this fun, evening event! Structured around the Every Ch...

Event Details:

This week is all about the moon! We will work on a foil printed moon craft, which will help sharpen our fine motor and visual-spatial skills.  

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! A favorite stuffed animal is welcome for this fun, evening event!

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 moon! We will work on a foil printed moon craft, which will help sharpen our fine motor and visual-spatial skills.  

Tai Chi Easy™ for Health and Relaxation

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Description:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Whether you're new to tai chi or have practiced it for years, join Kristy Putnam, Tai Chi Easy™ Senior Trainer of the Integral Institute of Qigong and Tai Chi and a certified ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Whether you're new to tai chi or have practiced it for years, join Kristy Putnam, Tai Chi Easy™ Senior Trainer of the Integral Institute of Qigong and Tai Chi and a certified Integrative Health Coach, for a six-week series. 

Fabrication Open Lab

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Whether you are new to working with your hands or a pro woodworker or machinist, join us on the third Monday of each month! Bring a project that you're currently working on or star...

Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Whether you are new to working with your hands or a pro woodworker or machinist, join us on the third Monday of each month!

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.
 

ESL Classes

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
MN-Meeting Room A at Main Library
Program Description:
Local Interests
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Participants will have the opportunity to learn basic English skills for every day living as well as specific areas such as work environments. Classes will be interactive and fun, ...

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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Local Interests
Event Details:

Participants will have the opportunity to learn basic English skills for every day living as well as specific areas such as work environments.

Warm Up with Winter Yoga

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills Branch
Program Description:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

When the cold weather gets you down, yoga will warm you up! Come to the Union Mills Branch Library and get warm with some gentle yoga for all ages, abilities, and bodies. Bring you...

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Registration
Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

When the cold weather gets you down, yoga will warm you up! Come to the Union Mills Branch Library and get warm with some gentle yoga for all ages, abilities, and bodies. Bring your yoga mat and blanket, or one will be provided for you.

Readers Corner

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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! This month is readers' choice! Read any winter/holiday title that you would like ...

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!

This month is readers' choice! Read any winter/holiday title that you would like to share with the group.

Talk & Stitch

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Interested in knitting, crochet, hand-sewing, or other needlework projects? Whether you're just learning or have decades of experience, join fellow fiber craft enthusiasts for an e...

Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Interested in knitting, crochet, hand-sewing, or other needlework projects? Whether you're just learning or have decades of experience, join fellow fiber craft enthusiasts for an evening of stitching!

Family Storytime

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills Branch
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
0-5
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...

Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

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

Ornament Crafting

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Special Event
Age Group:
6-11, Family
Event Details:

Listen to a story about decorating for the holidays! Then, we will decorate our very own snowflake ornaments! A variety of markers, paint, and glitter will be available for you to ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 6-11, Family
Program Description: Special Event
Event Details:

Listen to a story about decorating for the holidays! Then, we will decorate our very own snowflake ornaments! A variety of markers, paint, and glitter will be available for you to personalize your artistic creation. 

Play and Learn Ages 0-3

Thursday, December 19, 2024 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...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime

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.

Stretch & Refresh Yoga

Thursday, December 19, 2024 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...

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Registration
Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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.

La Porte County Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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.

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.

Stories and More Ages 3-5

Friday, December 20, 2024 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 moon! We will work on a foil printed moon craft, which will help sharpen our fine motor and visual-spatial skills. 

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 moon! We will work on a foil printed moon craft, which will help sharpen our fine motor and visual-spatial skills. 

Play & Learn Ages 0-3

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Kingsford Heights Branch
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...

Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime

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.