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9 am
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: 32
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. 

10 am
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, we are celebrating Earth Day, which took place on April 22nd!

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

Stories & More Ages 3-5

10:00am - 10:30am
0-5
Library in the Community
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library in the Community
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, we are celebrating Earth Day, which took place on April 22nd! This week's craft will help improve fine motor and ripping skills. 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Turn a Pencil on the Lathe

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adult
LPCPL Exchange
Waitlist
Registration
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Room: EX-Classroom
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Maker
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Make your own custom pencil and leave your mark while learning to use the lathe!     

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.
 

11 am
12 pm
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.

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

Exploring Watercolors for Older Adults

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adult
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Art
Event Details:

Exploring Watercolors is a fun, hands-on course where students will learn the art of watercolor painting through a simple, step-by-step approach.

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!

2 pm
3 pm
4 pm
5 pm
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, we are celebrating Earth Day, which takes place on April 22nd! This week's craft will help improve fine motor and ripping skills. 


 

This event is in the "Adult" group.

Understanding Digital Literacy

5:00pm - 6:30pm
Adult
Main Library
Library Branch: Main Library
Room: MN-Meeting Room A
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 "Teen" group.
This event is in the "Adult" group.

Laser/CNC Meetup

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Teen, Adult
LPCPL Exchange
Library Branch: LPCPL Exchange
Age Group: Teen, Adult
Program Description: Maker
Event Details:

Make time for making by joining us on the third Monday of each month to focus on using the laser cutter/engraver and CNC machines.

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.

Sleep on It: Why Sleep Matters

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Adult
Rolling Prairie Branch
Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch
Room: RP-Meeting Room
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Health and Wellness, Presentation
Event Details:

Sleep is essential to physical and mental health, as it helps our bodies and minds recover and rejuvenate from the stressors of everyday life.

6 pm
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: 40
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.

An Evening with Shelby Van Pelt

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult
Library in the Community
Open
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library in the Community
Age Group: Adult
Program Description: Book Discussion, Presentation, Special Event
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

The La Porte County Public Library is thrilled to present An Evening with Shelby Van Pelt, author of

This event is in the "Teen" group.

After School Teen Lab

6:30pm - 7:30pm
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!