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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 "Adult" group.

Chapter Chats Book Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adult
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Study Cafe
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us to talk about the books that we are all loving, hating, and all the books in between.

Newcomers are always welcome!

This month: Fin-tastic Beach Reads

This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Engineering Camp

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

Sign up for four weeks of fun hands-on engineering activities with experienced local volunteers!  

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

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 orange! 

This event is in the "Teen" group.
Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: STEAM
Event Details:

Are you familiar with speedrunning? It's the art of completing a video game as quickly as possible, relying solely on skill and strategy—no cheats or file modifications allowed.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
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 is all about the color orange! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing hand-eye coordination and letter recognition.

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

Summer Designs: Build and Paint Laser-Cut Art

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Teen, Adult
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Get ready for summer with a fun, drop-in crafting session! Stop by anytime between 1:00pm and 4:00pm to choose from a variety of summer designs to be cut using the laser cutter/engraver.

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

Picasso Portraits

3:00pm - 5:00pm
Teen, Adult
Kingsford Heights Branch
Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Description: Art
Event Details:

Unleash your inner artist by creating your own Picasso-inspired portrait! Learn about his unique style and techniques as you experiment with chalk, crayons, oil pastels, and more.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Summer Solstice Sunrise Hike

5:00am - 6:00am
Everyone
Library in the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library in the Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Gardening and Nature
Event Details:

Join us for a sunrise hike at Luhr Park to celebrate the summer solstice!

We will read a story, then the park naturalist will guide us through a program about the summer solstice. 

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Ukulele Club

10:00am - 12:00pm
Everyone
Fish Lake Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-Meeting Room
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to play the ukulele with musician Bob Sieko! This beginner-friendly class will have you playing simple songs in no time. Bring your own ukulele if you have one — or use one of ours.

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

Humane Indiana: Colors in the Wild

11:00am - 12:00pm
Everyone
Coolspring Branch
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Tai Chi Easy™ for Health and Relaxation

9:30am - 10:30am
Adult
Main Library
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
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 "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 yellow! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing scissor skills and building creativity.


 

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 Required
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
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.
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Online
Age Group: 6-11
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us as award-winning author and summer reading champion Katherine Applegate talks to viewers about her enthusiastically heartwarming novel in verse,

This event is in the "Family" group.

Cooking with Kids - Mini Pizzas

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Family
Rolling Prairie Branch
Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-Meeting Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Health and Wellness, Presentation
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Quilt Along

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adult
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Join us on the fourth Tuesday of each month for Quilt Along! Here, you'll be introduced to new block patterns until November. Can’t make it each month? No problem! You’ll still receive all the block patterns, and can pick them up later. 

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.

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 "Teen" group.

Teen Engineering Camp

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

Sign up for four weeks of fun hands-on engineering activities with experienced local volunteers!  

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

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 yellow!

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Talking Books

1:00pm - 2:00pm
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!