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This event is in the "Adult" group. Bookies Monday, July 7, 2025 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: Ordinary Grace by William Kent Krueger Summary:"'Th... This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 7 2025 Mon Bookies 10:00am - 11:00am Rolling Prairie Branch 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!
This event is in the "Adult" group. Cover to Cover Monday, July 7, 2025 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: The Sister Effect by Susan MallerySummary: "Finley ... This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 7 2025 Mon Cover to Cover 12:00pm - 1:00pm Union Mills Branch 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!
This event is in the "Adult" group. Teacher Book Club Monday, July 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch Program Description: Book Discussion Age Group: Adult Event Details: Are you a teacher at Michigan City, La Porte, or New Prairie Schools? Looking for a fun way to earn PGP points? Join our summer Teacher Book Club! Share and discover new reading st... This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 7 2025 Mon Teacher Book Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Coolspring Branch Library Branch: Coolspring Branch Room: CS-Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Description: Book Discussion Event Details: Are you a teacher at Michigan City, La Porte, or New Prairie Schools? Looking for a fun way to earn PGP points? Join our summer Teacher Book Club!
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 "Adult" group. Teacher Book Club Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills Branch Program Description: Book Discussion Age Group: Adult Event Details: Are you a teacher at South Central or Westville Schools? Looking for a fun way to earn PGP points? Join our summer Teacher Book Club! Share and discover new reading strategies with... This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 8 2025 Tue Teacher Book Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Union Mills Branch Library Branch: Union Mills Branch Room: UM-Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Description: Book Discussion Event Details: Are you a teacher at South Central or Westville Schools? Looking for a fun way to earn PGP points? Join our summer Teacher Book Club!
This event is in the "Adult" group. That's a Stretch: Chair Yoga for Seniors and Beginners Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm FL-Meeting Room at Fish Lake Branch Program Description: Health and Wellness Age Group: Adult Event Details: This beginner-friendly yoga class focuses on improving balance, flexibility, and strength through breathing, stretching, and yoga poses. This six-week series is perfect for seniors... This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 8 2025 Tue That's a Stretch: Chair Yoga for Seniors and Beginners 2:00pm - 2:45pm Fish Lake Branch Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch Room: FL-Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Description: Health and Wellness Event Details: This beginner-friendly yoga class focuses on improving balance, flexibility, and strength through breathing, stretching, and yoga poses.
This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Sewing Meetup Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange Program Description: Maker Age Group: Teen, Adult Event Details: Let's sew! Gather on the second Tuesdays of the month for an evening of sewing, friends, and skill sharing. Bring a project that you're currently working on or start a new one with... This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 8 2025 Tue Sewing Meetup 5:30pm - 7:30pm LPCPL Exchange Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange Room: EX-Classroom Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Description: Maker Event Details: Let's sew! Gather on the second Tuesdays of the month for an evening of sewing, friends, and skill sharing. Bring a project that you're currently working on or start a new one with us! 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.
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 "Adult" group. Hooked on Books Thursday, July 10, 2025 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: Eruption by Michael Chrichton and James PattersonSummary... This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 10 2025 Thu Hooked on Books 2:00pm - 3:00pm Fish Lake Branch 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!
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 "Everyone" group. DIY Milkshakes Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm Kingsford Heights Branch Program Description: Health and Wellness Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Celebrate National Ice Cream Month by whipping up delicious strawberry, chocolate, or vanilla milkshakes! We'll even use fresh strawberries from our hydroponic garden. This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jul 12 2025 Sat DIY Milkshakes 10:00am - 12:00pm Kingsford Heights Branch Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch Age Group: Everyone Program Description: Health and Wellness Event Details: Celebrate National Ice Cream Month by whipping up delicious strawberry, chocolate, or vanilla milkshakes! We'll even use fresh strawberries from our hydroponic garden. 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.
This event is in the "Everyone" group. Ukulele Club Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm FL-Meeting Room at Fish Lake Branch Program Description: STEAM Age Group: Everyone Event Details: Learn how to play the ukulele with musician Bob Sieko! This beginner-friendly class will have you playing simple songs in no time. Bring your own ukulele if you have one — or use o... Registration This event is in the "Everyone" group. Jul 12 2025 Sat Ukulele Club 10:00am - 12:00pm Fish Lake Branch Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch Room: FL-Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone Program Description: STEAM Registration Required Seats Remaining: 5 Event Details: Learn how to play the ukulele with musician Bob Sieko! This beginner-friendly class will have you playing simple songs in no time. Bring your own ukulele if you have one — or use one of ours.
This event is in the "0-5" group. Family Storytime Monday, July 14, 2025 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... This event is in the "0-5" group. Jul 14 2025 Mon Family Storytime 12:00pm - 12:30pm Coolspring Branch 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.
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 "Adult" group. That's a Stretch: Chair Yoga for Seniors and Beginners Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm FL-Meeting Room at Fish Lake Branch Program Description: Health and Wellness Age Group: Adult Event Details: This beginner-friendly yoga class focuses on improving balance, flexibility, and strength through breathing, stretching, and yoga poses. This six-week series is perfect for seniors... This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue That's a Stretch: Chair Yoga for Seniors and Beginners 2:00pm - 2:45pm Fish Lake Branch Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch Room: FL-Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Description: Health and Wellness Event Details: This beginner-friendly yoga class focuses on improving balance, flexibility, and strength through breathing, stretching, and yoga poses.
This event is in the "Adult" group. Talk & Stitch Tuesday, July 15, 2025 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... This event is in the "Adult" group. Jul 15 2025 Tue Talk & Stitch 5:30pm - 7:30pm LPCPL Exchange 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!
This event is in the "Teen" group. Teen Club: DIY Bouncy Balls & Stress Balls Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm HA-Meeting Room at Hanna Branch Program Description: STEAM Age Group: Teen Event Details: This month's Teen Club will show you how fun science can be by making your own bouncy balls and stress balls! This event is in the "Teen" group. Jul 16 2025 Wed Teen Club: DIY Bouncy Balls & Stress Balls 3:00pm - 4:00pm Hanna Branch Library Branch: Hanna Branch Room: HA-Meeting Room Age Group: Teen Program Description: STEAM Event Details: This month's Teen Club will show you how fun science can be by making your own bouncy balls and stress balls!