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This event is in the "Adult" group.
Adult
Main Library
At Capacity
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Sep
9
2024
Mon
Tai Chi Easy™ for Health and Relaxation
9:30am - 10:30am
Main Library
At Capacity
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
MN-Reading Wi-Fi Garden
Age Group:
Adult
Program Description:
Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
21
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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
Adult
Rolling Prairie Branch
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Sep
9
2024
Mon
Bookies
10:00am - 11:00am
Rolling Prairie Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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 discussion. Newcomers are always welcome!
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Teen,
Adult
LPCPL Exchange
At Capacity
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Sep
9
2024
Mon
Start It! Equipment Training
10:30am - 11:30am
LPCPL Exchange
At Capacity
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
LPCPL Exchange
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult
Program Description:
Equipment Training
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
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.
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This event is in the "0-5" group.
This event is in the "0-5" group.
Sep
12
2024
Thu
Play and Learn Ages 0-3
10:00am - 10:30am
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.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Teen,
Adult
LPCPL Exchange
At Capacity
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Sep
12
2024
Thu
Start It! Equipment Training
10:30am - 11:30am
LPCPL Exchange
At Capacity
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
LPCPL Exchange
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult
Program Description:
Equipment Training
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
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.
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This event is in the "0-5" group.
This event is in the "0-5" group.
Sep
13
2024
Fri
Stories and More Ages 3-5
10:00am - 10:30am
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
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 "Adult" group.
Adult
LPCPL Exchange
At Capacity
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Sep
13
2024
Fri
Make It! Paper Plants
10:00am - 12:00pm
LPCPL Exchange
At Capacity
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
LPCPL Exchange
Room:
EX-Classroom
Age Group:
Adult
Program Description:
Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
7
Event Details:
Create a little greenery by making your own paper plant! Learn to use the Cricut to cut out leaves and assemble them into a realistic looking plant! Supplies provided.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Sep
14
2024
Sat
Metal Stamping Jewelry
10:00am - 12:00pm
Hanna Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Hanna Branch
Room:
HA-Meeting Room
Age Group:
Everyone
Program Description:
Maker
Event Details:
Are you interested in learning how to make your own stamped jewelry? Learn the basics and create a one-of-a-kind piece for yourself or a personalized gift for a loved one!
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Everyone
Library in the Community
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Sep
8
2024
Sun
Farmed & Forged Market
11:00am - 2:00pm
Library in the Community
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 LPCPL on the 2nd Sunday of the month at Farmed & Forged for a fun family event.
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This event is in the "6-11" group.
This event is in the "6-11" group.
Sep
9
2024
Mon
Homeschool Hub
11:00am - 12:00pm
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group:
6-11
Program Description:
STEAM
Event Details:
Looking for a more advanced STEM lesson? Come to Homeschool Hub, where we will be teaching science lessons on robots, computers, and other small machines!
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This event is in the "Family" group.
Family
Rolling Prairie Branch
This event is in the "Family" group.
Sep
14
2024
Sat
Fabulous Fairy Tale Puppet Show
11:00am - 12:00pm
Rolling Prairie Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Rolling Prairie Branch
Room:
RP-Meeting Room
Age Group:
Family
Program Description:
Performance
Event Details:
Join Squint and Melly for a potpourri of fun, frolicking and fabulous fairy tales! Can Melly tell her tales uninterrupted? Will the wolf outsmart the pigs? Will the GingerBread Girl finally escape the Fox?
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This event is in the "0-5" group.
This event is in the "0-5" group.
Sep
9
2024
Mon
Family Storytime
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Coolspring Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Coolspring Branch
Room:
CS-Meeting Room
Age Group:
0-5
Program Description:
Storytime
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 event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Sep
9
2024
Mon
Cover to Cover
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Union Mills Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
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!
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Sep
10
2024
Tue
Page Turners
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
MN-Meeting Room B
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!
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
Adult
Main Library
At Capacity
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Sep
11
2024
Wed
Technology One-on-One
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Main Library
At Capacity
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
MN-Study Cafe
Age Group:
Adult
Program Description:
Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Do you need help with your cell phone, tablet, or laptop? Book a one-hour session with a member of our Tech Team for help with your specific needs. Please bring your device, charger, and your list of questions.
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This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Everyone
Library in the Community
This event is in the "Everyone" group.
Sep
9
2024
Mon
ML-Maple City Square Apartments
1:00pm - 2:00pm
Library in the Community
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.
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Sep
10
2024
Tue
Virtual Author Talk with Garrett Graff
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Age Group:
Adult
Program Description:
Book Discussion
Event Details:
Join us for an afternoon with New York Times bestselling author Garrett Graff!
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Sep
12
2024
Thu
Hooked on Books
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Fish Lake Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Fish Lake Branch
Room:
FL-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!
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
Adult
Main Library
At Capacity
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Sep
14
2024
Sat
Technology One-on-One
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Main Library
At Capacity
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
MN-Study Cafe
Age Group:
Adult
Program Description:
Technology
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:
Do you need help with your cell phone, tablet, or laptop? Book a one-hour session with a member of our Tech Team for help with your specific needs. Please bring your device, charger, and your list of questions.
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Sep
9
2024
Mon
Sustainability Commission Working Meeting
This event is not sponsored or endorsed by La Porte County Public Library.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
MN-Meeting Room A
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This event is in the "6-11" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
6-11,
Teen,
Adult
Kingsford Heights Branch
This event is in the "6-11" group.
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Sep
13
2024
Fri
Make Your Own Taylor Swift Friendship Bracelet
3:30pm - 5:30pm
Kingsford Heights Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Kingsford Heights Branch
Age Group:
6-11,
Teen,
Adult
Program Description:
Other
Event Details:
Calling all Taylor Swift fans! Craft your very own Taylor Swift-themed friendship bracelet to wear or exchange with friends! Use your imagination to create the perfect accessory, or draw inspiration from some available examples.
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This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
Sep
9
2024
Mon
Nature Play Days: Nature Painting
4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hanna Branch
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Hanna Branch
Room:
HA-Outdoor Space
Event Details:
Play, explore, and learn in nature with our Nature Play Day series! This fall, visit all our branches for outdoor, nature-themed activities, crafts, and stories!
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This event is in the "Adult" group.
Adult
Coolspring Branch
At Capacity
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Sep
12
2024
Thu
Stretch & Refresh Yoga
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Coolspring Branch
At Capacity
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Coolspring Branch
Room:
CS-Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adult
Program Description:
Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
19
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.
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This event is in the "Family" group.
This event is in the "Family" group.
Sep
9
2024
Mon
Family Storytime
6:00pm - 6:30pm
Main Library
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
MN-Multipurpose Room
Age Group:
Family
Program Description:
Storytime
This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs, and more for all ages! A favorite stuffed animal is welcome for this fun, evening event!
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 "Adult" group.
Adult
Main Library
At Capacity
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Sep
9
2024
Mon
Tai Chi Easy™ for Health and Relaxation
6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
At Capacity
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
Main Library
Room:
MN-Reading Wi-Fi Garden
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
20
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.
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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Teen,
Adult
LPCPL Exchange
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Sep
10
2024
Tue
Sewing Open Lab
6:00pm - 7:30pm
LPCPL Exchange
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
LPCPL Exchange
Room:
EX-Classroom
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult
Program Description:
Maker
Event Details:
Let's sew! Gather on the second Tuesdays of the month for an evening of sewing, friends, and skill sharing. Bring a project that you're currently working on or start a new one with us!
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.
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This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Teen,
Adult
LPCPL Exchange
At Capacity
This event is in the "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.
Sep
12
2024
Thu
Start It! Equipment Training
6:00pm - 7:00pm
LPCPL Exchange
At Capacity
Please note you are looking at an event that has already happened.
Library Branch:
LPCPL Exchange
Age Group:
Teen,
Adult
Program Description:
Equipment Training
Registration Required
Seats Remaining:
1
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.
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