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

DIY Beaded Wind Chimes

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult
Kingsford Heights Branch
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!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Meet a Mini Horse with Reins of Life

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Family
Main Library
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!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Storytime

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Family
Main Library
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. 

 

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

Woodworking Meetup

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen, Adult
LPCPL Exchange
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.
 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Resources for Homeschool Families

10:00am - 11:00am
Family
Main Library
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!

 

 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

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

2:00pm - 2:45pm
Adult
Fish Lake Branch
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 "Adult" group.

Readers Corner

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult
Coolspring Branch
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!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Lathe Bottle Stopper

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
LPCPL Exchange
Open
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
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.
 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Resources for Homeschool Families

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Family
Union Mills Branch
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!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Stretch & Refresh Yoga

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adult
Coolspring Branch
Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Yoga is a great way to improve your balance, flexibility, and strength. Whether you’re an experienced yogi or are interested in picking up a new hobby, come stretch and refresh your body and mind with all-levels yoga.

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

Play & 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
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!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Resources for Homeschool Families

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Family
Rolling Prairie Branch
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!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Decorate Your Stanley Cup

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Adult
Main Library
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!

 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Movie Night: "The Bad Guys"

5:00pm - 6:45pm
Family
Coolspring Branch
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!

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

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

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Canva for Small Business

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Kingsford Heights Branch
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.

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

Make a Friendship Bracelet

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Teen, Family
Coolspring Branch
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!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Bookies

10:00am - 11:00am
Adult
Rolling Prairie Branch
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!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Cover to Cover

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Adult
Union Mills Branch
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!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Botanical Prints

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
Union Mills Branch
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Teacher Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
Coolspring Branch
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!

This event is in the "Family" group.

Adopt a Pet Rock

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Family
Kingsford Heights Branch
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. 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Storytime

5:00pm - 5:30pm
Family
Main Library
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. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Teacher Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Adult
Union Mills Branch
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!