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Exploring Art: Collage Crafting

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
STEAM
Age Group:
6-11
Event Details:

Color Our World this summer by Exploring Art! Each month, you will be introduced to a different art style, learn about notable artists in the field, and get the chance to create yo...

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

Color Our World this summer by Exploring Art! Each month, you will be introduced to a different art style, learn about notable artists in the field, and get the chance to create your own piece in that style. 

Lathe Hummingbird House

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Expand your wood lathe skills with the challenge of turning a hummingbird house. Previous lathe experience recommended but not required. 

Open
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Description: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Event Details:

Expand your wood lathe skills with the challenge of turning a hummingbird house. Previous lathe experience recommended but not required. 

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.
 

Chapter Chats Book Club

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
MN-Study Cafe at Main Library
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us to talk about the books that we are all loving, hating, and all the books in between.Newcomers are always welcome!This month: I just can't (self) help myselfWe are now mid-...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Study Cafe
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us to talk about the books that we are all loving, hating, and all the books in between.

Newcomers are always welcome!

This month: I just can't (self) help myself

Play & Learn Ages 0-3

Thursday, July 17, 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 blue!

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 blue!

Make Your Own Cyanotype Prints

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Art
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Cyanotype is a historic photographic printing process that produces striking blue images with white highlights. Learn about its discovery and use, and create your own cyanotype pri...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Description: Art
Event Details:

Cyanotype is a historic photographic printing process that produces striking blue images with white highlights. Learn about its discovery and use, and create your own cyanotype print using a chemical solution and UV light. 

La Porte County Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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 & More Ages 3-5

Friday, July 18, 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 blue! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing hand-eye coordination and interactive reading.

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 blue! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing hand-eye coordination and interactive reading.

Carts in the Park: Frantic Foam Party

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Library in the Community
Program Description:
Special Event
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

LPCPL is bringing FOAM to Carts in the Park! Join your friends and family for an evening of fun at the Hanna Park for a bubble-tastic Foam Party. Fair weather event only. 

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

LPCPL is bringing FOAM to Carts in the Park! Join your friends and family for an evening of fun at the Hanna Park for a bubble-tastic Foam Party. Fair weather event only.


 

Farm Stand Festival

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
UM-Anna's Orchard at Union Mills Branch
Program Description:
Gardening and Nature, Health and Wellness, Local Interests
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

South La Porte County features a wealth of farm stands! Visit all of them in one day in Anna's Orchard at the Union Mills Branch! Sample fresh produce, admire local goods, meet ent...

Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Anna's Orchard
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Gardening and Nature, Health and Wellness, Local Interests
Event Details:

South La Porte County features a wealth of farm stands! Visit all of them in one day in Anna's Orchard at the Union Mills Branch!

Colorful Tea Towel

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Creating a vibrant, colorful tea towel using heat transfer vinyl with the Cricut Maker and heat press. You'll learn how to design, personalize, and create custom projects using the...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Creating a vibrant, colorful tea towel using heat transfer vinyl with the Cricut Maker and heat press.

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.
 

Create a Colorful Canvas

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:30pm
HA-Meeting Room at Hanna Branch
Program Description:
Art
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Tap into your creativity and paint a vibrant hydrangea bouquet using a fun, unique technique with cotton swabs. Perfect for beginners, this class is ideal for teens and adults eage...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Description: Art
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Tap into your creativity and paint a vibrant hydrangea bouquet using a fun, unique technique with cotton swabs.

Family Storytime

Monday, July 21, 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 letter B/Bees! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing letter recognition. 

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 letter B/Bees! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing letter recognition. 

Laser/CNC Meetup

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Make time for making by joining us on the third Monday of each month to focus on using the laser cutter/engraver and CNC machines. Whether you're just starting or an experienced ma...

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

Make time for making by joining us on the third Monday of each month to focus on using the laser cutter/engraver and CNC machines.

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.
 

That's a Stretch: Chair Yoga for Seniors and Beginners

Tuesday, July 22, 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...

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.

Getting to Know Your Android Device

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
MN-Study Cafe at Main Library
Program Description:
Technology
Age Group:
Everyone
Technology_Getting to Know Your Android Device:

Learn how to get the most out of your Android Device. We'll share the basics of downloading apps, using your Android to call or text, searching your Android, taking pictures a...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Study Cafe
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Technology

Learn how to get the most out of your Android Device. 

We'll share the basics of downloading apps, using your Android to call or text, searching your Android, taking pictures and videos, and more!

Please bring your own device - devices will not be provided. Not sure if you have an Android or Apple device? Ask our staff to help you identify which class to join!

Quilt Along

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Join us on the fourth Tuesday of each month for Quilt Along! Here, you'll be introduced to new block patterns until November. Can’t make it each month? No problem! You’ll still rec...

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

Join us on the fourth Tuesday of each month for Quilt Along! Here, you'll be introduced to new block patterns until November. Can’t make it each month? No problem! You’ll still receive all the block patterns, and can pick them up later. 

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.
 

Play & Learn Ages 0-3

Thursday, July 24, 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 letter B/Bees!

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 letter B/Bees!

Talking Books

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kingsford Heights 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: One for the Money by Janet Evanovich Summary:"Meet ...

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!

Stories & More Ages 3-5

Friday, July 25, 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 letter B/Bees! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing letter recognition. 

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 letter B/Bees! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing letter recognition. 

Stories & More Ages 3-5

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
RP-Meeting Room at Rolling Prairie Branch
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: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-Meeting 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.

Resources for Homeschool Families

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Local Interests
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Are you planning to homeschool your children next year? Join us to explore the curriculums and resources the library offers, along with helpful opportunities from our community for...

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

Are you planning to homeschool your children next year? Join us to explore the curriculums and resources the library offers, along with helpful opportunities from our community for homeschooling families!


 

Activity Center for Older Adults Tech Help Table

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Library in the Community
Program Description:
Technology
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Do you need help setting up a new device or have any questions about your electronics? Come in and speak with one of our Digital Navigators to better understand your technology and...

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

Do you need help setting up a new device or have any questions about your electronics? Come in and speak with one of our Digital Navigators to better understand your technology and how it can work for you!

Family Storytime

Monday, July 28, 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...

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.

DIY Beaded Wind Chimes

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kingsford Heights Branch
Program Description:
Art, Local Interests
Age Group:
Teen, Adult
Event Details:

Create your own beautiful wind chime using beads, string, and sticks! All materials are provided, but feel free to bring any special items you’d like to incorporate. Let your creat...

Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Description: Art, Local Interests
Event Details:

Create your own beautiful wind chime using beads, string, and sticks! All materials are provided, but feel free to bring any special items you’d like to incorporate. Let your creativity shine and craft a unique piece to hang at home!