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ML- 2024 Summer Playground Program Rumley Park

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 2:15pm - 3:15pm
Library in the Community
Program Description:
Community Stop
Age Group:
Family
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...

Event Details:

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 su...

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

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.

Summer Reading Celebration - E.T.

Friday, August 2, 2024 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Kingsford Heights Branch
Program Description:
Special Event
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Celebrate your summer reading success with an afternoon at the movies! Escape the heat and enjoy yummy popcorn while you watch E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial. Originally released i...

Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Special Event
Event Details:

Celebrate your summer reading success with an afternoon at the movies! Escape the heat and enjoy yummy popcorn while you watch E.T.: The Extra Terrestrial.

Working for You and Your Business Seminar

Saturday, August 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Did you just open your own business but have a few financial questions? We will be joined by Financial Advisor Kayla Buckmaster, who can help you better understand the financi...

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

Did you just open your own business but have a few financial questions?

Bookies

Monday, August 5, 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 selection. Newcomers are always welcome! Our title for discussion is: The Only One Left by Riley Sager Summary: ...

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 selection. Newcomers are always welcome!

ML-Luhr Park

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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...

Event Details:

Enjoy LPCPL and the park! Check out a book from the LPCPL Mobile Library, then pick your favorite spot to read in nature! 

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

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. 

Enjoy LPCPL and the park! Check out a book from the LPCPL Mobile Library, then pick your favorite spot to read in nature! 

Cover to Cover

Monday, August 5, 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: Saving Sophie vol. 2 by Ronald H. Balson ...

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!

ML-Carriage House Apartments

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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. 

Make It! Dial Up the Sun

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Dial up the Sun! - Use a 3D printing pen to create a sundial to tell time by the hour! Investigate the Sun's journey through the seasons while learning about gnomons, angles, shado...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Dial up the Sun! - Use a 3D printing pen to create a sundial to tell time by the hour! Investigate the Sun's journey through the seasons while learning about gnomons, angles, shadows, and rotation. Did time change with the solar eclipse?

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.
 

Storytime Under the Stars

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
MN-Reading Wi-Fi Garden 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...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Reading Wi-Fi Garden
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime

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.

ML - Foodie Tuesdays

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 2:30pm
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...

Event Details:

Join the City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department and the LPCPL Mobile Library at Unity Park on first Tuesdays of each month this summer for a delicious and relaxing lunch b...

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

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. 

Join the City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department and the LPCPL Mobile Library at Unity Park on first Tuesdays of each month this summer for a delicious and relaxing lunch break.

Pokémon Club

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills Branch
Program Description:
Local Interests
Age Group:
6-11
Event Details:

Enjoy building your Pokémon knowledge, meeting other fans in your community, and focusing on fun. Whether an experienced Pokémon trainer or wondering what it's all about, you gotta...

Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: 6-11
Program Description: Local Interests
Event Details:

Enjoy building your Pokémon knowledge, meeting other fans in your community, and focusing on fun. Whether an experienced Pokémon trainer or wondering what it's all about, you gotta catch 'em all!

Family LEGO® Night

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Presentation
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Bring the whole family to the Library to build your very own LEGO® creation with a wide variety of LEGO® bricks and minifigures! If building is not your style, we will also ha...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Presentation
Event Details:

Bring the whole family to the Library to build your very own LEGO® creation with a wide variety of LEGO® bricks and minifigures! If building is not your style, we will also have our Nintendo Switch up and running to play LEGO® Star Wars.

Talk and Stitch Tuesdays

Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Do you dream about fabric? Take your knitting project everywhere you go? Want to learn about different forms of fiber arts and discover a new hobby? Join us for Talk and Stitch Tue...

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

Do you dream about fabric? Take your knitting project everywhere you go? Want to learn about different forms of fiber arts and discover a new hobby? Join us for Talk and Stitch Tuesdays at the Exchange!

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.
 

ML-Cambridge Square Apartments

Wednesday, August 7, 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. 

ML-Strengthening Indiana Families

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
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. 

VirtualAuthor Smithsonian Space Station

Virtual Author Talk with Dr. Jennifer Levasseur

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Online
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon with Dr. Levasseur will guide you through the Smithsonian’s Behind the Scenes at the Space Station and take you on a once-in-a-lifetime virtual t...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon with Dr.

Creative Kids - Edible Landfill

Wednesday, August 7, 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!

Stretch and Refresh Yoga

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
HA-Meeting Room at Hanna Branch
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: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

ML-Arts in the Park

Wednesday, August 7, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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...

Event Details:

Come join us for 2024 La Porte City Band Concert Series. ​The La Porte City Band, founded in 1879, is the oldest continuously operating municipal band in the United States.

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

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. 

Come join us for 2024 La Porte City Band Concert Series. ​The La Porte City Band, founded in 1879, is the oldest continuously operating municipal band in the United States.

Play and Learn Ages 0-3

Thursday, August 8, 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.

Hooked on Books

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
FL-Meeting Room at Fish Lake 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: An Irish Country Village by Patrick Taylor (Sequel t...

Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-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!

Stories and More Ages 3-5

Friday, August 9, 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.

ML- Creek Ridge County Park

Friday, August 9, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Library in the Community
Program Description:
Community Stop
Age Group:
Family
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...

Event Details:

Enjoy LPCPL and the park! Check out a book from the LPCPL Mobile Library, then pick your favorite spot to read in nature! 

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

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. 

Enjoy LPCPL and the park! Check out a book from the LPCPL Mobile Library, then pick your favorite spot to read in nature! 

Chalk Up the Summer

Saturday, August 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
FL-Outdoor Space at Fish Lake Branch
Age Group:
Everyone, Family
Event Details:

Looking for one last fun, and creative summer outdoor activity before school starts? Draw your favorite summer memory using sidewalk chalk on the Fish Lake Branch walkways and crea...

Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-Outdoor Space
Age Group: Everyone, Family
Event Details:

Looking for one last fun, and creative summer outdoor activity before school starts? Draw your favorite summer memory using sidewalk chalk on the Fish Lake Branch walkways and create a colorful, interactive, outdoor art gallery!