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Tai Chi Easy™ for Health and Relaxation

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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: 30
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. 

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 "Adult" group.

Tech Help Table

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult
Hanna Branch
Library Branch: Hanna Branch
Room: HA-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Technology
Event Details:

Do you need help setting up a new device or have any questions about your electronics? Come in and speak with one of our Digital Navigators to better understand your technology and how it can work for you!

This event is in the "Adult" group.
Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Health and Wellness, Presentation
Event Details:

Learn about the popularity of plant-based eating, its health benefits, and the challenges to following a plant-based diet.

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, our theme is St. Patrick's Day!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Virtual Author Talk with Clara Bingham

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

Join us for an afternoon with award-winning journalist and author, Clara Bingham, as she chats with us about her new book,

This event is in the "Teen" group.

After School Teen Lab

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: STEAM
Event Details:

Are you looking for something fun and exciting to do after school? Join us every Thursday for a creative escape where you can craft, innovate, and express yourself!

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

La Porte County Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Everyone
Coolspring Branch
Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Board Meeting

Public Meeting of the La Porte County Public Library Board of Trustees.

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, our theme is St. Patrick's Day! We will be making a craft that enhances pattern making skills! 

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 "Family" group.

Springtime Blossoms: Storytime and Craft

10:00am - 11:00am
Family
Fish Lake Branch
Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Maker, Storytime
Event Details:

Come and celebrate the start of spring!

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

Smoothie Saturday

10:00am - 12:00pm
Everyone, Family
Kingsford Heights Branch
Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Everyone, Family
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Event Details:

Come fuel your weekend with a burst of fresh fruits and creamy yogurt for Smoothie Saturday! Put together your own smoothie and enjoy a healthy treat with friends. 

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 "6-11" group.
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: 6-11
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Participants will learn about the iconic Rosie the Riveter. Young engineers will practice using measuring tools and use hand tools to design and build a cardboard robot.

Disclaimer(s)

Accompanying Adults

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Drop offs will not be permitted.

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: 27
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. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Activity Center for Older Adults Tech Help Table

10:30am - 12:00pm
Everyone
Library in the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library in the Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Technology
Event Details:

Do you need help setting up a new device or have any questions about your electronics? Come in and speak with one of our Digital Navigators to better understand your technology and how it can work for you!

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

STEAM and Stories at the UMCC Ham and Bean Dinner

4:00pm - 7:00pm
6-11
Library in the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library in the Community
Age Group: 6-11
Program Description: STEAM
Event Details:

Visit the Union Mills Branch at the Ham and Bean Dinner at the Union Mills Conservation Club for an evening of fun and discovery!

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, our theme is Crafting! We will be creating a craft that builds connections between the concepts in the story and other activities we complete. 

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 "Adult" group.

Tai Chi Easy™ for Health and Relaxation

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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: 30
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. 

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

Citizen Science Series: Sourdough Starter

2:00pm - 3:00pm
6-11, Teen
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 6-11, Teen
Program Description: STEAM
Event Details:

Join us for a series of citizen science events this week, where will be conducting our own scientific experiments, formulating research questions, and making new discoveries!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Understanding Digital Literacy

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Adult
Rolling Prairie Branch
Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Technology
Event Details:

In this digital age, the internet allows us to access heaps of information right at our fingertips.

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.

Intro to Knitting

6:00pm - 7:30pm
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:

Have you always wanted to learn how to knit or need a refresher on the basics? Join us for this introductory class where you'll learn how to get started.

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

Citizen Science Series: Memory and Language

2:00pm - 3:00pm
6-11, Teen
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 6-11, Teen
Program Description: STEAM
Event Details:

This is the second event of the citizen science events this week, where will be conducting our own scientific experiments, formulating research questions, and making new discoveries!