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8 am
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

ML-Cambridge Square Apartments

8:30am - 9:30am
Library in the Community
Offsite Event
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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. 

9 am
10 am
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Bookies

10:00am - 11:00am
Rolling Prairie Branch
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Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us for a lively discussion as we talk about this month's book club selection.

 

Our title for discussion is:

This event is in the "Everyone" group.

ML-Foodie Tuesdays

10:30am - 2:30pm
Library in the Community
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Library in the Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Community Stop
Event Details:

Join us with the City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department at Unity Park every Tuesday this summer for a delicious and relaxing lunch break. Each Tuesday, from May 30-August 29 will feature one new food truck. 

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

Play and Learn Ages 0-3

10:00am - 10:30am
Main Library
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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 "Family" group.

ML-2023 Summer Playground Program Ben Rees Park

10:00am - 10:30am
Library in the Community
Offsite Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Library in the Community
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Community Stop
Event Details:

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 stop is in partnership with the La Porte Park and Recreation Department offering a FREE drop-in program that will have a ton of fun activities for local children throughout summer break located in five neighborhood parks.
This event is in the "0-5" group.

Stories and More - Ages 3-5

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

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 event is in the "Family" group.

Potawatomi Zoo Animals

10:00am - 11:00am
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Reading Wi-Fi Garden
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Special Event
Event Details:

The Potawatomi Zoo is coming to you! Visit the mini zoo and meet zookeepers who will show some fascinating creatures. Things are going to get wild!

11 am
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

ML- Fort LaPlay Porte

11:30am - 12:30pm
Library in the Community
Offsite Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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. 

12 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Cover to Cover

12:00pm - 1:00pm
Union Mills Branch
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Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us for a lively discussion as we talk about this month's book club selection.

 

Our title for discussion is:

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

STEAM Camp-Lego®

1:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
At Capacity
Registration
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: 6-11
Program Description: Maker, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Let’s get those Lego® bricks moving! Set a trap for Peter Rabbit. Lift the flap to find Spot. Make patterns like Peter’s Snowy Day.  

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

Play and Learn Ages 0-3

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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.

Tales and Tails

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Kingsford Heights Branch
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Library Branch: Kingsford Heights Branch
Event Details:

Learn about smart, courageous, strong, and famous horses throughout history. Then meet real horses right at the Library and find out from horse care expert Penny Shaffer how to care for them. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Train Your Brain

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Rolling Prairie Branch
At Capacity
Registration
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Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Nutrition, neurobics, and notable ways for brain health. 

This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Storytime

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Coolspring Branch
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Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

This family-friendly storytime will focus on stories, songs and more for all ages! Each session is part of a themed 6-week program with a 4-week break in between sessions to reset and recharge. 

This event is in the "Family" group.

ML-2023 Summer Playground Program Scott Park

1:30pm - 2:00pm
Library in the Community
Offsite Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Library in the Community
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Community Stop
Event Details:

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 stop is in partnership with the La Porte Park and Recreation Department offering a FREE drop-in program that will have a ton of fun activities for local children throughout summer break located in five neighborhood parks.
2 pm
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

ML- Hesston

2:00pm - 2:30pm
Library in the Community
Offsite Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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 "6-11" group.

S-T-R-E-T-C-H-I-N-G the Truth

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fish Lake Branch
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Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch
Room: FL-Meeting Room
Age Group: 6-11
Program Description: Special Event
Event Details:

Discover little white lies and big Tall Tales in storyteller Alice Mathews’ fun stories from history and imagination. Take a popcorn break before you learn to tell a s-t-r-e-t-c-h of a good tale! 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Hooked on Books

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

Join us for a lively discussion as we talk about this month's book club selection.

 

Our title for discussion is:

This event is in the "Family" group.

ML-2023 Summer Playground Program Rumley Park

2:30pm - 3:00pm
Library in the Community
Offsite Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Library in the Community
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Community Stop
Event Details:

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 stop is in partnership with the La Porte Park and Recreation Department offering a FREE drop-in program that will have a ton of fun activities for local children throughout summer break located in five neighborhood parks.
3 pm
This event is in the "Family" group.

ML-2023 Summer Playground Program Allesee Park

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Library in the Community
Offsite Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Library in the Community
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Community Stop
Event Details:

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 stop is in partnership with the La Porte Park and Recreation Department offering a FREE drop-in program that will have a ton of fun activities for local children throughout summer break located in five neighborhood parks.
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen ChangeMAKErs - Making for good

3:00pm - 5:00pm
LPCPL Exchange
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Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Explore ways to design and create handmade items that have the potential to positively impact the lives of others in the community. Learn to repair and repurpose items to make the most impact for people and the least impact on the environment.

This event is in the "Family" group.

ML-2023 Summer Playground Program Koomler Park

3:00pm - 3:30pm
Library in the Community
Offsite Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Library in the Community
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Community Stop
Event Details:

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 stop is in partnership with the La Porte Park and Recreation Department offering a FREE drop-in program that will have a ton of fun activities for local children throughout summer break located in five neighborhood parks.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Virtual Author Talk with Mike Rucker, Ph.D

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Online
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Online
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Book Discussion
Event Details:

Join us for an afternoon of fun with Mike Rucker, Ph.D! 

Register Here. Zoom link sent upon completion of registration.

4 pm
This event is in the "Teen" group.

Teen Engineering Series

4:00pm - 5:30pm
LPCPL Exchange
At Capacity
Registration
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Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Teen
Program Description: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Sign up for four weeks of fun engineering activities with a local volunteer!  

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.

ML-Foodie Tuesdays Nights

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Library in the Community
Offsite Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Library in the Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Community Stop
Event Details:

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. 

Join us with the City of La Porte Park and Recreation Department at Unity Park every Tuesday this summer for a delicious and relaxing lunch break. Each Tuesday, from May 30-August 29 will feature one new food truck. 

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

Cooking Kids

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: 6-11
Program Description: Special Event
Event Details:

Let's get cooking! Join us as we read a story and create a recipe together based on our reading. We will have fun learning about food and cooking techniques and enjoy tasting our creations! 

5 pm
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Meet Libby, Hoopla, and Kanopy

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Technology
Event Details:

Have you ever wondered about Libby, Hoopla, and Kanopy and how you can use them? Join us to learn how. Bring your device, and we will get you started.  

6 pm
This event is in the "Family" group.

Family Pajama Storytime

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Library
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Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group: Family
Program Description: Storytime

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages! Pajamas and a favorite stuffed animal are welcome for this fun, evening event!

 

7 pm
This event is in the "Everyone" group.

ML-Arts in the Park

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Library in the Community
Offsite Event
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch: Library in the Community
Age Group: Everyone
Program Description: Community Stop
Event Details:

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. 

Come join us for 2023 La Porte City Band Concert Series. ​The La Porte City Band, founded in 1879, is the oldest continuously operating municipal band in the United States.