Name: An Evening with Shelby Van Pelt
Start: 2025-04-24T18:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-04-24T20:00:00-05:00
Location: The Great Hall Events & Conference Center at Purdue University Northwest

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

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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 This event is in the "Adult" group. Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: MN-Meeting Room B Age Group: Adult Program Description: Health and Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 49 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 This event is in the "0-5" group. 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 red!	This event is in the "0-5" group. Stories & More Ages 3-5 10:00am - 10:30am 0-5 Main Library This event is in the "0-5" group. 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 red! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing scissor skills.	This event is in the "Family" group. Create & Celebrate: Father’s Day Mug Making 10:00am - 11:00am Family Fish Lake Branch This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Fish Lake Branch Room: FL-Meeting Room Age Group: Family Program Description: Art Event Details: Celebrate Father's Day by creating a personalized mug for that special someone! Use our supplies to design a lasting gift, which can be made permanent by baking the mug in the oven. Supplies are limited. This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Make a Resume 10:00am - 12:00pm Teen, Adult Rolling Prairie Branch This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Library Branch: Rolling Prairie Branch Room: RP-Meeting Room Age Group: Teen, Adult Program Description: Technology Event Details: Do you need to create a resume or refresh your existing one? Join us for an interactive session packed with best practices, expert tips, and practical advice to help your resume stand out from the competition! This event is in the "6-11" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Rain or Shine: The Water Cycle 10:00am - 12:00pm 6-11, Family Main Library This event is in the "6-11" group. This event is in the "Family" group. Library Branch: Main Library Room: MN-Multipurpose Room Age Group: 6-11, Family Program Description: Gardening and Nature Event Details: Discover the wonders of the water cycle through hands-on learning with robots and basic coding! We will explore the science behind rain, evaporation, and condensation.
11 am
12 pm		This event is in the "Adult" group. Page Turners 12:00pm - 1:00pm Adult Main Library This event is in the "Adult" group. 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!			This event is in the "0-5" group. Play & Learn Ages 0-3 12:00pm - 12:30pm 0-5 Kingsford Heights Branch This event is in the "0-5" group. 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. Teacher Book Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adult Coolspring Branch This event is in the "Adult" group. Library Branch: Coolspring Branch Room: CS-Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Description: Book Discussion Event Details: Are you a teacher at Michigan City, La Porte, or New Prairie Schools? Looking for a fun way to earn PGP points? Join our summer Teacher Book Club!	This event is in the "Adult" group. Teacher Book Club 1:00pm - 2:00pm Adult Union Mills Branch This event is in the "Adult" group. Library Branch: Union Mills Branch Room: UM-Meeting Room Age Group: Adult Program Description: Book Discussion Event Details: Are you a teacher at South Central or Westville Schools? Looking for a fun way to earn PGP points? Join our summer Teacher Book Club!
2 pm				This event is in the "Teen" group. Game-Wisdom: Become a Professional Videogame Player - An Introduction to Esports 2:00pm - 3:00pm Teen Coolspring Branch This event is in the "Teen" group. Library Branch: Coolspring Branch Room: CS-Meeting Room Age Group: Teen Program Description: STEAM Event Details: Esports have surged in popularity, with tournaments and clubs becoming major business ventures. Join Josh Bycer, game design expert and owner of Game-Wisdom, as he takes you through the evolution of esports from its 1990s origins to today. This event is in the "Adult" group. Hooked on Books 2:00pm - 3:00pm Adult Fish Lake Branch This event is in the "Adult" group. 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!
3 pm			This event is in the "Everyone" group. Pollinator Habitats & Native Plants 3:00pm - 4:00pm Everyone Hanna Branch This event is in the "Everyone" group. Library Branch: Hanna Branch Room: HA-Meeting Room Age Group: Everyone Program Description: Gardening and Nature Event Details: Learn about pollinator-friendly habitats and the importance of native plants in your garden from Linda Schwab of La Porte County Soil & Water Conservation District.
4 pm
5 pm	This event is in the "Family" group. Family Storytime 5:00pm - 5:30pm Family Main Library This event is in the "Family" group. 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 red! This week's craft is an excellent activity for enhancing scissor skills.	This event is in the "0-5" group. Firefly Storytime 5:00pm - 6:00pm 0-5 Union Mills Branch This event is in the "0-5" group. Library Branch: Union Mills Branch Room: UM-Meeting Room Age Group: 0-5 Program Description: Storytime Event Details: Step into the world of early childhood literature and help choose the winning book for the Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award! This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. Sewing Meetup 5:30pm - 7:30pm Teen, Adult LPCPL Exchange This event is in the "Teen" group. This event is in the "Adult" group. 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.		This event is in the "Adult" group. All Things True Crime Book Club 5:30pm - 6:30pm Adult Main Library This event is in the "Adult" group. Library Branch: Main Library Room: MN-Meeting Room A Age Group: Adult Program Description: Book Discussion Event Details: If you're fascinated by the darker side of reality—whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast, a die-hard fan of Investigation Discovery, or someone who recently found their way into the genre through podcasts—All Things True Crime is the boo
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 This event is in the "Adult" group. Open Library Branch: Main Library Room: MN-Meeting Room B Age Group: Adult Program Description: Health and Wellness Registration Required Seats Remaining: 46 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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