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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!

Start It! Equipment Training

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Teen, Adult
LPCPL Exchange
At Capacity
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Description: Equipment Training
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0

Start It! Equipment Training is intended for individuals who would like to begin using equipment at the Library's Makerspace. Complete the Makerspace Safety Training to learn more about safety and age requirements at the Exchange. 

A different Equipment Training session is required for each piece of equipment. Choose one piece of equipment from list for your training.

To ensure that all customers are accommodated, we kindly ask that each customer limits their number of trainings to one per week.

Note: It is possible that training may take more than 1 hour. 

For training on the Precision Mini Lathe, the Resin 3D Printer, or the Bandsaw, call or email the LPCPL Exchange.

When learning a new skill, it is best to build upon our knowledge step-by-step. To best support a strong foundation of knowledge on the Makerspace equipment, we require the following:

  • General sewing machine training before Heavy Duty sewing machine
  • Sindoh, UltiMaker, or Bambu 3D Printer training before Resin 3D Printer
  • X-Carve CNC Machine training before Roland CNC Mill
  • Wood lathe training before Precision Mini Lathe

If no Start It! times are available, please call the Exchange to set up a training. 

To learn more about the Library's Makerspace visit our website. 

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.
 

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. 

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.

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.
 

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. 

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!

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.
 

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.

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. 

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. 

Make Your Own Sugar Body Scrub

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Kingsford Heights Branch
At Capacity
Registration
Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Spoon Carving

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
Hanna Branch
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.
 

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…

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! 

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.

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. 

Homeschool Hub

11:00am - 12:00pm
6-11
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 6-11
Program Description: STEAM
Event Details:

Looking for a more advance STEM lesson? Come to Homeschool Hub where we will be teaching science lessons on robots, computers, and other small machines! 

Gift Wrapping Party

1:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult
Hanna Branch
Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-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.