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This event is in the "Adult" group.

ESL Classes

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Adult
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Local Interests
Event Details:

Participants will have the opportunity to learn basic English skills for every day living as well as specific areas such as work environments.

This event is in the "Family" group.

DIY Christmas Ornaments

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Family
Kingsford Heights Branch
Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Family
Event Details:

Prepare for the holidays by designing your very own Christmas tree ornament! Choose an ornament and paint with brushes, or your hands!

This event is in the "6-11" group.

Pokémon Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
6-11
Union Mills Branch
Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: 6-11
Program Description: Local Interests
Event Details:

Enjoy building your Pokémon knowledge, meeting other fans in your community, and focusing on fun. Whether an experienced Pokémon trainer or wondering what it's all about, you gotta catch 'em all!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Talk & Stitch

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult
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 "Everyone" group.

ML-Cambridge Square Apartments

8:30am - 9:30am
Everyone
Library in the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library in the Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Community Stop

Join the Mobile Library in your neighborhood! La Porte County Public Library offers mobile library service that carries books, movies, and more to customers in our service area. 

At the bookmobile, you can:

  • Borrow popular books, DVDs, and more -- just like at the library!
  • Get a library card or update your account
  • Pick up holds and return items
  • Get answers to your questions or help finding community resources

Do you have an event you'd like the Mobile Library to attend? Know a good place for the Mobile Library to stop? Email outreach@laportelibrary.org to get started. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Virtual Author Talk with Dr. Jeffrey Post

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
Online
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us for an absolutely dazzling presentation with the emeritus curator of the Smithsonian's National Gem Collection, Dr. Jeffrey E.

This event is in the "6-11" group.

Creative Kids - Cinnamon Ornaments

4:00pm - 5:00pm
6-11
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
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 skill!

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Engineering Club

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Maker, STEAM
Event Details:

Dive into the world of engineering with hands-on activities. Explore the exciting possibilities of microcontrollers, master the precision of CNC machines and mini lathes, and even build a can crusher!

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

Play and Learn Ages 0-3

10:00am - 10:30am
0-5
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime

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 event is in the "Adult" group.

Talking Books

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult
Kingsford Heights Branch
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!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Protecting Our Waterways

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Fish Lake Branch
Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Gardening and Nature
Event Details:

Linda Schwab from the LaPorte County Soil and Water Conservation District will speak about the importance of maintaining healthy waterways and how you can help to protect this vital natural resource.

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

3D Printing Open Lab

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Teen, Adult
LPCPL Exchange
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 "Adult" group.

Gift Wrapping Party

9:00am - 6:00pm
Adult
Coolspring Branch
Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

For the day, make the Library Santa’s workshop! Bring your gifts and gift-wrapping supplies to the Library to prepare for the holidays. This is adults-only to maintain the spirit of the holiday. 

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

Stories and More Ages 3-5

10:00am - 10:30am
0-5
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! We will be working on a sorting activity that will help with visual perception and memory skills!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Make It! Sew a Holiday Garland

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
LPCPL Exchange
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Looking for a simple way to spruce up your home holiday decorations this year? Come learn how to make a simple winter garland using a sewing machine and cardstock.

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

12:00pm - 12:30pm
0-5
Kingsford Heights Branch
Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime

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 event is in the "Adult" group.

Gift Wrapping Party

9:00am - 1:00pm
Adult
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

For the day, make the Library Santa’s workshop! Bring your gifts and gift-wrapping supplies to the Library to prepare for the holidays. This is adults-only to maintain the spirit of the holiday. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Gift Wrapping Party

9:00am - 1:00pm
Adult
Fish Lake Branch
Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Event Details:

For the day, make the Library Santa’s workshop! Bring your gifts and gift-wrapping supplies to the Library to prepare for the holidays. This is adults-only to maintain the spirit of the holiday. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Make Your Own Sugar Body Scrub

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Kingsford Heights Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Come pamper yourself and make your own sugar body scrub, or make a batch to gift to someone else! We provide the supplies, you provide the company! One take-home jar per person. 

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 "Adult" group.

Spoon Carving

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Hanna Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Learn how to carve your very own wooden spoon! Join local artisan Carl Banas as we learn the basic techniques of carving wood by hand. At the end of the class, you'll have a wooden spoon to use for years to come. 

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 "Everyone" group.

Mush! with Noggin, the Sled Dog (and her human, Karen Land)

11:00am - 12:00pm
Everyone
Coolspring Branch
Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Presentation
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered…

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

A Very Merry Hanna Holiday

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Everyone
Library in the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library in the Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Special Event
Event Details:

Celebrate the spirit of the season at a Very Merry Hanna Holiday! 

This event is in the "0-5" group.
This event is in the "6-11" group.

Community Crafts at the Union Mills Christmas Tree Ceremony

4:00pm - 6:00pm
0-5, 6-11
Library in the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library in the Community
Age Group: 0-5, 6-11
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Join us at the Union Mills Christmas Tree Ceremony in the pavilion at the Mill Pond Park for an afternoon of community crafts and storytime! We will be reading Twas the Night Before Christmas: A Visit from St.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Tai Chi Easy™ for Health and Relaxation

9:30am - 10:30am
Adult
Main Library
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Whether you're new to tai chi or have practiced it for years, join Kristy Putnam, Tai Chi Easy™ Senior Trainer of the Integral Institute of Qigong and Tai Chi and a certified Integrative Health Coach, for a six-week series.