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The History of City of La Porte Parks

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Description:
Local Interests, Presentation
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

The parks and recreation centers in La Porte have provided members of the community with places to play, meet other like-minded individuals, and relax since their inceptions. Learn...

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

The parks and recreation centers in La Porte have provided members of the community with places to play, meet other like-minded individuals, and relax since their inceptions.

Cooking with Kids

Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Health and Wellness, Presentation
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

We will learn basic cooking skills, promote healthy eating habits, and enjoy some yummy food together!Today we will be making Fruit Salsa! Cooking experience is not required.

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Health and Wellness, Presentation
Event Details:

We will learn basic cooking skills, promote healthy eating habits, and enjoy some yummy food together!

Today we will be making Fruit Salsa! 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.

Sleep on It: Why Sleep Matters

Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
RP-Meeting Room at Rolling Prairie Branch
Program Description:
Health and Wellness, Presentation
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Sleep is essential to physical and mental health, as it helps our bodies and minds recover and rejuvenate from the stressors of everyday life. Learn all about the benefits of sleep...

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

Sleep is essential to physical and mental health, as it helps our bodies and minds recover and rejuvenate from the stressors of everyday life.

Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt

An Evening with Shelby Van Pelt

Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Library in the Community
Program Description:
Book Discussion, Presentation, Special Event
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

The La Porte County Public Library is thrilled to present An Evening with Shelby Van Pelt, author of Remarkably Bright Creatures.This debut novel became an instant New York Times b...

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Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library in the Community
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Book Discussion, Presentation, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

The La Porte County Public Library is thrilled to present An Evening with Shelby Van Pelt, author of

Sleep on It: Why Sleep Matters

Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
FL-Meeting Room at Fish Lake Branch
Program Description:
Health and Wellness, Presentation
Age Group:
Adult
Event Details:

Sleep is essential to physical and mental health, as it helps our bodies and minds recover and rejuvenate from the stressors of everyday life. Learn all about the benefits of sleep...

Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Health and Wellness, Presentation
Event Details:

Sleep is essential to physical and mental health, as it helps our bodies and minds recover and rejuvenate from the stressors of everyday life.

Staff In-Service 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

Family Crafternoon: Mother's Day

Monday, May 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Presentation
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join us for a fun crafternoon all about flowers! We’ll read My Garden by Kevin Henkes, an inspiring story about a young girl's garden that grows as big as her imagination. Then, un...

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

Join us for a fun crafternoon all about flowers!

A Hanna History

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
HA-Meeting Room at Hanna Branch
Program Description:
Presentation
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Travel back in time and learn about the local history of Hanna from La Porte County Historical Society Museum's Director, Danielle Adams.

Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Presentation
Event Details:

Travel back in time and learn about the local history of Hanna from La Porte County Historical Society Museum's Director, Danielle Adams.

DIY Puffy Sidewalk Paint

Saturday, May 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Presentation
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join us on the patio as we read Still Life by Alex London and learn to make DIY Puffy Sidewalk Paint! Unleash your creativity and create your own masterpiece with puffy sidewalk pa...

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

Join us on the patio as we read S

Memorial 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

MellyPop! Puppet Building Workshop

Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
Program Description:
Presentation
Age Group:
6-11, Family
Event Details:

Join us after "Chicken Little & Friends" to create your very own puppet with Melly! We’ll have all the fun supplies you need to make a special little puppet that you can bring ...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: 6-11, Family
Program Description: Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us after "Chicken Little & Friends" to create your very own puppet with Melly! We’ll have all the fun supplies you need to make a special little puppet that you can bring to life! 

Humane Indiana: Colors in the Wild

Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
CS-Meeting Room at Coolspring Branch
Program Description:
Presentation
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join Humane Indiana Wildlife to learn about animals native to our state and found within our community. With the help of their live animal ambassadors, Humane Indiana Wildlife will...

Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Presentation
Event Details:

Join Humane Indiana Wildlife to learn about animals native to our state and found within our community.

Cooking with Kids - Mini Pizzas

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
RP-Meeting Room at Rolling Prairie Branch
Program Description:
Health and Wellness, Presentation
Age Group:
Family
Event Details:

Join us as we learn basic cooking skills, promote healthy eating habits, and enjoy some yummy food together! Today, we’ll be making pizza—prepping ingredients, assembling mini pizz...

Open
Registration
Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Health and Wellness, Presentation
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join us as we learn basic cooking skills, promote healthy eating habits, and enjoy some yummy food together!

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.

Humane Indiana: Colors in the Wild

Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
FL-Meeting Room at Fish Lake Branch
Program Description:
Presentation
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Join Humane Indiana Wildlife to learn about animals native to our state and found within our community. With the help of their live animal ambassadors, Humane Indiana Wildlife will...

Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Presentation
Event Details:

Join Humane Indiana Wildlife to learn about animals native to our state and found within our community.

Independence 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

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. 

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

Writing Workshop with Samuel Love

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
UM-Meeting Room at Union Mills 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: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-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. 

Writing Workshop with Samuel Love

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
MN-Meeting Room B at Main Library
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: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
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. 

Thanksgiving Day Eve

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 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

Christmas Eve

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

Christmas 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

New Year's Eve

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 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