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Make It! Laser Mug

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:30am
LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Personalized gifts galore! Sign up for a one-on-one session with a staff member to learn how to engrave painted metal water bottles and mugs! Bring the vessel you wish to engr...

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Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Description: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Personalized gifts galore! Sign up for a one-on-one session with a staff member to learn how to engrave painted metal water bottles and mugs!

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.
 

Make It! Laser Mug

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Personalized gifts galore! Sign up for a one-on-one session with a staff member to learn how to engrave painted metal water bottles and mugs! Bring the vessel you wish to engr...

Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Description: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Personalized gifts galore! Sign up for a one-on-one session with a staff member to learn how to engrave painted metal water bottles and mugs! Bring the vessel you wish to engrave and learn how to add designs.

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.
 

Make It! Laser Mug

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Personalized gifts galore! Sign up for a one-on-one session with a staff member to learn how to engrave painted metal water bottles and mugs! Bring the vessel you wish to engr...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Description: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Personalized gifts galore! Sign up for a one-on-one session with a staff member to learn how to engrave painted metal water bottles and mugs! Bring the vessel you wish to engrave and learn how to add designs.

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.
 

Make It! Laser Mug

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Personalized gifts galore! Sign up for a one-on-one session with a staff member to learn how to engrave painted metal water bottles and mugs! Bring the vessel you wish to engr...

Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Description: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Personalized gifts galore! Sign up for a one-on-one session with a staff member to learn how to engrave painted metal water bottles and mugs! Bring the vessel you wish to engrave and learn how to add designs.

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.
 

Make It! Laser Mug

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Personalized gifts galore! Sign up for a one-on-one session with a staff member to learn how to engrave painted metal water bottles and mugs! Bring the vessel you wish to engr...

Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Description: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Personalized gifts galore! Sign up for a one-on-one session with a staff member to learn how to engrave painted metal water bottles and mugs! Bring the vessel you wish to engrave and learn how to add designs.

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.
 

Make It! Laser Mug

Saturday, November 2, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Personalized gifts galore! Sign up for a one-on-one session with a staff member to learn how to engrave painted metal water bottles and mugs! Bring the vessel you wish to engr...

Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Description: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Personalized gifts galore! Sign up for a one-on-one session with a staff member to learn how to engrave painted metal water bottles and mugs! Bring the vessel you wish to engrave and learn how to add designs.

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.
 

Tai Chi Easy™ for Health and Relaxation

Monday, November 4, 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 ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 28
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. 

Bookies

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
RP-Meeting Room at Rolling Prairie Branch
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Book Club:

Event Details:

Please join us for a lively discussion of this month's book. Newcomers are always welcome. Our title for discussion is We All Want Impossible Things by Catherine Newman Summa...

Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

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

Cover to Cover

Monday, November 4, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills 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: Winter Garden by Kristin Hannah Summary: ...

Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-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!

Tai Chi Easy™ for Health and Relaxation

Monday, November 4, 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: 28
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. 

Buzzy Bee-Bots

Tuesday, November 5, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Presentation
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Buzz into an evening all about Bee-Bots! Together, we will read Alley Cat Rally by Ricky Trickartt. After, we will learn how to use Bee-Bots, create our own track, and compete in a...

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

Buzz into an evening all about Bee-Bots! Together, we will read Alley Cat Rally by Ricky Trickartt.

Talk & Stitch

Tuesday, November 5, 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!

ML-Cambridge Square Apartments

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 8:30am - 9:30am
Library in the Community
Program Description:
Community Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
Community Stop_Mobile Library:

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.&nb...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library in the Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Community Stop

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. 

Creative Kids - Thanksgiving

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Age Group:
6-11
Event Details:

Let your creative sparks fly! Creative Kids takes place the first Wednesday of each month and is an opportunity to cultivate your inner creativity while you learn a new craft or sk...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 6-11
Event Details:

Let your creative sparks fly! Creative Kids takes place the first Wednesday of each month and is an opportunity to cultivate your inner creativity while you learn a new craft or skill!

Teen Engineering Club

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker, STEAM
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Dive into the world of engineering with hands-on activities. Explore the exciting possibilities of microcontrollers, master the precision of CNC machines and mini lathes, and even ...

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

Dive into the world of engineering with hands-on activities. Explore the exciting possibilities of microcontrollers, master the precision of CNC machines and mini lathes, and even build a can crusher!

Medicare 101

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 6:15pm - 7:15pm
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Description:
Health and Wellness, Presentation
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Significant and unprecedented changes are coming to Medicare in 2025! Do you know what they are? Come to a FREE educational presentation to find out, and get th...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Health and Wellness, Presentation
Event Details:

Significant and unprecedented changes are coming to Medicare in 2025! Do you know what they are?

Play and Learn Ages 0-3

Thursday, November 7, 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.

Technology One-on-One

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
MN-Study Cafe at Main Library
Program Description:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Do you need help with your cell phone, tablet, or laptop? Book a one-hour session with a member of our Tech Team for help with your specific needs. Please bring your device, charge...

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Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Study Cafe
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Do you need help with your cell phone, tablet, or laptop? Book a one-hour session with a member of our Tech Team for help with your specific needs. Please bring your device, charger, and your list of questions.

Pokémon Club: Mini Pokémon Creation

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
HA-Meeting Room at Hanna Branch
Program Description:
Local Interests, STEAM
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Watch a mini 3D printer demonstration to learn all about how they can help you design your very own Pokémon creation! Meet other Pokémon enthusiasts, build your skills, and create ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Local Interests, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Watch a mini 3D printer demonstration to learn all about how they can help you design your very own Pokémon creation! Meet other Pokémon enthusiasts, build your skills, and create your own Pokémon environment!

3D Printing Open Lab

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Want to learn more about 3D printing? Join us on the first Thursday of each month to create 3D models, prototype, and skill share. An instructor will be present to assist with e...

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

Want to learn more about 3D printing? Join us on the first Thursday of each month to create 3D models, prototype, and skill share.

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.
 

Stories and More Ages 3-5

Friday, November 8, 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...

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

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.

Play & Learn Ages 0-3

Friday, November 8, 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.

Satellites, Trojans, & Millers, Oh, My! A South Central History

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills Branch
Program Description:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Celebrate the history of South Central School, including its consolidation, and, of course, mascots! Whether you represent Clinton, Hanna, Union Mills, or elsewhere, enjoy the rese...

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

Celebrate the history of South Central School, including its consolidation, and, of course, mascots!

Fall Reading Week Celebration

Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
MN-Reading Wi-Fi Garden at Main Library
Program Description:
Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Kick off National Young Readers Week with a celebration of all things fall! Stop by anytime between 12:00-4:00pm to experience the following fall activities:  Grab a car...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Reading Wi-Fi Garden
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Special Event
Event Details:

Kick off National Young Readers Week with a celebration of all things fall! Stop by anytime between 12:00-4:00pm to experience the following fall activities: