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Homeschool Makers

Friday, August 30, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
HA-Meeting Room at Hanna Branch
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
6-11, Teen
Event Details:

Hey homeschoolers—Are you interested in making things or crafting? Looking for new ideas to give away as gifts or keepsakes for yourself? Come make with us! We’ll have a variety of...

Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-Meeting Room
Age Group: 6-11, Teen
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Hey homeschoolers—Are you interested in making things or crafting? Looking for new ideas to give away as gifts or keepsakes for yourself? Come make with us!

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Indiana Authors Awards Writing Workshop with Samuel Love

Friday, August 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Description:
Local Interests
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

In this workshop, Sam will share best practices (and occasional failed approaches) from more than three decades of experience as an oral historian. Producing a good oral history in...

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

In this workshop, Sam will share best practices (and occasional failed approaches) from more than three decades of experience as an oral historian. Producing a good oral history involves more than just pressing record and asking a few questions.

Labor 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

ML-Cambridge Square Apartments

Wednesday, September 4, 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. 

Farmed & Forged Market

Sunday, September 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Library in the Community
Program Description:
Community Stop
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join LPCPL on the 2nd Sunday of the month at Farmed & Forged for a fun family event.    Farmed & Forged This producers-only market is all about shoppin...

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

Join LPCPL on the 2nd Sunday of the month at Farmed & Forged for a fun family event. 

 

Bookies

Monday, September 9, 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 discussion. Newcomers are always welcome! Our title for discussion is: Earth's the Right Place for Love by Elizabeth Berg ...

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 discussion. Newcomers are always welcome!

ML-Maple City Square Apartments

Monday, September 9, 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. 

Page Turners

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
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 Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo by Taylor Jen...

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!

Storytime in the Park

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Library in the Community
Program Description:
Storytime
Age Group:
0-5, 6-11
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime and craft in the park! This month we will be visiting Bluhm County Park and learning about butterflies and crickets.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library in the Community
Age Group: 0-5, 6-11
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime and craft in the park!

This month we will be visiting Bluhm County Park and learning about butterflies and crickets.

Cooking with Kids

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Health and Wellness
Age Group:
0-5, 6-11
Event Details:

In this event series, we will learn basic cooking skills, promote healthy eating habits, and enjoy some yummy food together! Today we will be making granola with yogurt and strawbe...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 0-5, 6-11
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Event Details:

In this event series, we will learn basic cooking skills, promote healthy eating habits, and enjoy some yummy food together! Today we will be making granola with yogurt and strawberries! 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.

La Porte County Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, September 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.

ML-Maple City Square Apartments

Monday, September 23, 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. 

Readers Corner

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 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: Simply Lies by David Baldacci Summary: "M...

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!

Talking Books

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kingsford Heights 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: Incomparable Grace: JFK in the Presidency by Ma...

Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
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-Cambridge Square Apartments

Wednesday, October 2, 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. 

Bookies

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
RP-Meeting Room at Rolling Prairie 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 Attic Child by Lola Jaye Summary: "A haunt...

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!

Page Turners

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
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: Pioneer Girl by Bich Minh Nguyen Summary: ...

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!

La Porte County Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, October 17, 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.

Talking Books

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kingsford Heights 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 White House Plumbers: The Seven Weeks that ...

Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
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!

Readers Corner

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 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: Opera Sisters by Marianne Monson Summary: ...

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!

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. 

La Porte County Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, November 21, 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.

Thanksgiving Day Eve

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
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

Thanksgiving 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