Library News

2023 was a banner year for the La Porte County Public Library – a year full of growth, learning, creativity and community! We are grateful for your unwavering support and look forward to an even better year ahead.

Get in the holiday spirit by snuggling up on the couch with a cup of cocoa and immersing yourself in Christmas-inspired stories. Whether you prefer to read or watch, LPCPL has a vast collection of all-time and modern classic books and movies for you and your loved ones to indulge in.

The holidays are right around the corner, which means time is ticking to find the perfect gifts for your loved ones! Personalized gifts can range from customized jewelry to engraved keepsakes and handcrafted items.

This winter, explore all the La Porte County Public Library has to offer! From holiday-themed events to enrolling in the Winter Reading Program, there are endless opportunities for people of all ages to learn, grow, showcase creativity and embrace the winter season.

Look at these statements from headline articles in The La Porte Daily Argus in December 1923. Terminology, capitalization, and what makes headline news can be different. Yet accidents, business, crime, and war still make headlines.

Over 125 students from La Porte County submitted art projects to the La Porte County Public Library Teen Art Competition. Students had the option to craft a sculpture, a painting or a landscape architect/playground design.

Holidays and traditions are unique to each person and their family and can shape one’s experiences, beliefs and identities. Children who have an awareness, understanding and appreciation of other cultures are more likely to grow up to be adults who are more compassionate, kind and empathetic.

For many children, preschool is the first time spent away from home for an extended period of time. Starting preschool is supposed to be a fun and exciting time for families, but it can also be stressful and produce anxiety.

As your young child grows, you may hear the term “fine motor” or “fine muscle” development. What do these words mean and why are they important? What do they have to do with early literacy?

Fine Motor/Muscle Development:

Books are an important vehicle to share information and ideas and start conversations with children, inspiring today’s youth for a better tomorrow. 

The La Porte County Public Library has several opportunities for families and children to engage with nature while promoting early literacy. The outdoors is the perfect natural classroom for young minds to grow and for children to further their literacy skills and knowledge.  

Look at these statements from headline articles in the La Porte Argus in May 1923. Terminology, capitalization, and what makes headline news can be different. Yet accidents, business, crime, and war still make headlines.

Look at these statements from headline articles in the La Porte Argus in April 1923. Terminology, capitalization, and what makes headline news can be different. Yet accidents, business, crime, and war still make headlines.

Look at these statements from headline articles in the La Porte Argus in March 1923. Terminology, capitalization, and what makes headline news can be different. Yet accidents, business, crime, and war still make headlines.

Look at these statements from headline articles in the La Porte Argus in February 1923. Terminology, capitalization, and what makes headline news can be different. Yet accidents, business, crime, and war still make headlines.