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Meet a Mini Horse with Reins of Life

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MN-Reading Wi-Fi Garden at Main Library
Program Description:
Games and Play
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join us for a special visit with a miniature horse and discover the incredible work these animals do as therapy companions. Reins of Life will share their mission and bring one of ...

Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Reading Wi-Fi Garden
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Games and Play
Event Details:

Join us for a special visit with a miniature horse and discover the incredible work these animals do as therapy companions. Reins of Life will share their mission and bring one of their therapy horses for you to meet in person!

Family Storytime

Monday, July 28, 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 purple! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing hand dexterity.  

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 purple! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing hand dexterity. 

 

Woodworking Meetup

Monday, July 28, 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 fourth Monday of each month to focus on woodworking. Whether you're just starting or an experienced woodworker, this is the opportunity to...

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 fourth Monday of each month to focus on woodworking. Whether you're just starting or an experienced woodworker, this is the opportunity to learn and share with fellow enthusiasts.

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.
 

Resources for Homeschool Families

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
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: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
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!

 

 

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

Tuesday, July 29, 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.

Readers Corner

Tuesday, July 29, 2025 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: Girl Waits with Gun by Amy StewartSummary:"Constance Kop...

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!

Lathe Bottle Stopper

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Create your own custom wooden bottle stopper on the lathe—perfect for keeping bottled beverages fresh! You'll also learn about the different parts of the lathe, how it works, and t...

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

Create your own custom wooden bottle stopper on the lathe—perfect for keeping bottled beverages fresh! You'll also learn about the different parts of the lathe, how it works, and the tools used to create on the lathe.

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.
 

Resources for Homeschool Families

Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills 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: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-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!

Play & Learn Ages 0-3

Thursday, July 31, 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 purple!

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 purple!

Resources for Homeschool Families

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
RP-Meeting Room at Rolling Prairie 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: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-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!

Decorate Your Stanley Cup

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Description:
Art
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Transform your bottle or tumbler into something uniquely yours! We'll provide ribbons, stickers, bracelet charms, thread, and crochet supplies for customizations. Plus, unleash you...

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

Transform your bottle or tumbler into something uniquely yours! We'll provide ribbons, stickers, bracelet charms, thread, and crochet supplies for customizations. Plus, unleash your creativity with vinyl stickers using the Cricut!

 

Family Movie Night: "The Bad Guys"

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:45pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Other
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Enjoy The Bad Guys with the whole family before the sequel hits theaters tomorrow! Popcorn will be available for everyone to enjoy. 

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

Enjoy The Bad Guys with the whole family before the sequel hits theaters tomorrow!

Stories & More Ages 3-5

Friday, August 1, 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 purple! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing hand dexterity. 

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 purple! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing hand dexterity. 

Canva for Small Business

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Kingsford Heights Branch
Program Description:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
Technology_Getting Started with Canva:

Use Canva to create beautiful graphics for business cards, invitations, flyers, social media posts and much more! Canva is a web-based or app based graphic design tool. There ...

Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Technology

Use Canva to create beautiful graphics for business cards, invitations, flyers, social media posts and much more! 

Canva is a web-based or app based graphic design tool. There are many designs available for free or nominal cost. If your child uses Canva for school, it may be helpful to have your own knowledge of the program.

If you have a laptop, please bring it. We will have a limited number of laptops available.

Make a Friendship Bracelet

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Age Group:
Teen, Family
Event Details:

Spend a fun afternoon crafting friendship bracelets with friends and family! These colorful bracelets are a heartfelt way to show love and appreciation, whether as a gift or a pers...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen, Family
Event Details:

Spend a fun afternoon crafting friendship bracelets with friends and family! These colorful bracelets are a heartfelt way to show love and appreciation, whether as a gift or a personal keepsake. Enjoy popcorn and good company while you craft!

Bookies

Monday, August 4, 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: Dear Edward by Ann Napolitano Summary:"One summer m...

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!

Cover to Cover

Monday, August 4, 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: Karolina's Twins: Liam Taggart and Catherine Lockhart Se...

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!

Botanical Prints

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills Branch
Program Description:
Art, Gardening and Nature
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Explore the art of botanical printing by hammering flowers onto paper to create vibrant, detailed prints. Experiment with plant pigments, alter their colors using various solutions...

Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Art, Gardening and Nature
Event Details:

Explore the art of botanical printing by hammering flowers onto paper to create vibrant, detailed prints. Experiment with plant pigments, alter their colors using various solutions, and bring your creation to life with watercolor accents.

Teacher Book Club

Monday, August 4, 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...

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!

Adopt a Pet Rock

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Kingsford Heights Branch
Program Description:
Art
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Pet rocks are much different than your average pet. They are quiet, do not eat much or make messes, and they are great listeners. Join Ms. Destiny at the Kingsford Heights Bra...

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

Pet rocks are much different than your average pet. They are quiet, do not eat much or make messes, and they are great listeners. 

Family Storytime

Monday, August 4, 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 back to school season! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing cutting skills and color ordering. 

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 back to school season! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing cutting skills and color ordering. 

Teacher Book Club

Tuesday, August 5, 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...

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!

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

Tuesday, August 5, 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.

Tech Help Table

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Technology
Age Group:
Adult
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...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
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!