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9 am

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: 12
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. 

Gift Wrapping Party

9:00am - 1:00pm
Adult
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
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
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. 

Gift Wrapping Party

9:00am - 1:00pm
Adult
Rolling Prairie Branch
Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-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. 
10 am

Gift Wrapping Party

10:00am - 6:00pm
Adult
Rolling Prairie Branch
Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-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. 

Family Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
0-5
Union Mills Branch
Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: 0-5
Program Description: Storytime
Event Details:

This family-friendly storytime focuses on stories, songs and more for all ages!

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.

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

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.

Family Reading Reel: The Secret Garden

10:30am - 1:00pm
6-11, Family
Coolspring Branch
Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: 6-11, Family
Program Description: Presentation
Event Details:

Please join us for a lively discussion of this month's selection for Family Reading Reel!

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.
11 am
12 pm

Family Storytime

12:00pm - 12:30pm
0-5
Coolspring Branch
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.

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.
1 pm
2 pm
3 pm
4 pm

Warm Up with Winter Yoga

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adult
Union Mills Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Union Mills Branch
Room: UM-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

When the cold weather gets you down, yoga will warm you up! Come to the Union Mills Branch Library and get warm with some gentle yoga for all ages, abilities, and bodies. Bring your yoga mat and blanket, or one will be provided for you.
5 pm

Readers Corner

5:00pm - 6:00pm
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 month is readers' choice! Read any winter/holiday title that you would like to share with the group.

ESL Classes

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Adult, Family
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult, Family
Program Description: Health and Wellness, Local Interests, Other
Event Details:

Participants will have the opportunity to learn basic English skills for every day living as well as specific areas such as work environments.

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!

Ornament Crafting

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

Listen to a story about decorating for the holidays! Then, we will decorate our very own snowflake ornaments! A variety of markers, paint, and glitter will be available for you to personalize your artistic creation. 

Stretch & Refresh Yoga

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adult
Coolspring Branch
Open
Registration
Library Branch: Coolspring Branch
Room: CS-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Health and Wellness
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 17
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.

La Porte County Public Library Board of Trustees Meeting

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Everyone
Main Library
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.
6 pm

Family Storytime

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Family
Main Library
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.

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: 14
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. 

Fabrication Open Lab

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Adult
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Whether you are new to working with your hands or a pro woodworker or machinist, join us on the third Monday of each month!

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.