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Writing Workshop with Samuel Love

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
RP-Meeting Room at Rolling Prairie Branch
Program Description:
Presentation
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The La Porte County Public Library is pleased to host a workshop led by local writer and documentarian Samuel Love on oral history interviewing techniques. This workshop will ...

Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Presentation
Event Details:

The La Porte County Public Library is pleased to host a workshop led by local writer and documentarian Samuel Love on oral history interviewing techniques. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Talk & Stitch

Tuesday, August 5, 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...

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 "6-11" group.

Creative Kids - Back to School

Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
MN-Multipurpose Room at Main Library
Program Description:
Games and Play, STEAM
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
Program Description: Games and Play, STEAM
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!

This event is in the "0-5" group.

Play & Learn Ages 0-3

Thursday, August 7, 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, we are celebrating back to school season!

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, we are celebrating back to school season!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Club: Mario Kart Party

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
HA-Meeting Room at Hanna Branch
Program Description:
Games and Play
Age Group:
Teen
Event Details:

Get your game on and join us for an end-of-summer celebration as we drift around various courses on Mario Kart. Power-up with snacks and go for the gold! 

Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-Meeting Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Games and Play
Event Details:

Get your game on and join us for an end-of-summer celebration as we drift around various courses on Mario Kart. Power-up with snacks and go for the gold! 

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Tween Book Club (Ages 10-13)

Thursday, August 7, 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 When You Trap a Tiger by Tae Keller. Grab your copy at the You...

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.

Paper Weaving

Thursday, August 7, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Description:
Art
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Explore the art of paper weaving and create unique, colorful projects like bookmarks, greeting cards, and frameable art! Learn the history and cultural significance of weaving, alo...

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

Explore the art of paper weaving and create unique, colorful projects like bookmarks, greeting cards, and frameable art!

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

3D Printing Meetup

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

Want to learn more about 3D printing? Join us on the first Thursday of each month to create 3D models, prototype, and skill share.An instructor will be present to assist with equip...

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

Want to learn more about 3D printing? Join us on the first Thursday of each month to create 3D models, prototype, and skill share.

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.

Stories & More Ages 3-5

Friday, August 8, 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 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: 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 back to school season! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing cutting skills and color ordering. 

This event is in the "0-5" group.

Family Storytime

Monday, August 11, 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.

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Storytime

Monday, August 11, 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 beach! This week's craft is an excellent activity for building creativity and practicing hand-eye coordination.  

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 beach! This week's craft is an excellent activity for building creativity and practicing hand-eye coordination. 


 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Page Turners

Tuesday, August 12, 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: Caleb's Crossing by Geraldine BrooksSummary:"Bethia Mayf...

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.

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

Tuesday, August 12, 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.

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Sewing Meetup

Tuesday, August 12, 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...

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 "Adult" group.

Make Cricut Coasters with Infusible Ink

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
EX-Classroom at LPCPL Exchange
Program Description:
Maker
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Interested in learning how to make your own personalized coaster? Join us as we explore Infusible Ink pens, Infusible Ink sheets, and tools within the Cricut Design Space to make a...

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Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Interested in learning how to make your own personalized coaster? Join us as we explore Infusible Ink pens, Infusible Ink sheets, and tools within the Cricut Design Space to make a coaster that's uniquely yours!  

This event is in the "Family" group.

Summer Send-Off

Wednesday, August 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
FL-Outdoor Space at Fish Lake Branch
Program Description:
Games and Play
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Make the most of the final days of summer with fun for the whole family! Join us at the library for a celebration filled with exciting outdoor activities. Kids and parents alike ca...

Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-Outdoor Space
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Games and Play
Event Details:

Make the most of the final days of summer with fun for the whole family! Join us at the library for a celebration filled with exciting outdoor activities.

This event is in the "0-5" group.

Play & Learn Ages 0-3

Thursday, August 14, 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 beach!

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 beach!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Hooked on Books

Thursday, August 14, 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: Mind Games by Nora RobertsSummary:"Thea Fox is getting 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!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

All Things True Crime Book Club

Thursday, August 14, 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...

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, August 15, 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 beach! This week's craft is an excellent activity for building creativity and practicing hand-eye coordination. 

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 beach! This week's craft is an excellent activity for building creativity and practicing hand-eye coordination. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Ukulele Club

Saturday, August 16, 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
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 "Family" group.

Family Storytime

Monday, August 18, 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 magic! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing scissor skills and building creativity. 

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 magic! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing scissor skills and building creativity. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

History of Trail Creek

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Local Interests
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Step into the past and uncover the fascinating history of Trail Creek! Join Danielle Adams, Director of the La Porte County Historical Society Museum, for a captivating journey thr...

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

Step into the past and uncover the fascinating history of Trail Creek! Join Danielle Adams, Director of the La Porte County Historical Society Museum, for a captivating journey through time. 

This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Laser/CNC Meetup

Monday, August 18, 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.