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Keep 'Em Busy

Educational Fun for Kids

Stuck at home? Your kids can still have fun - and keep up those important reading (and pre-reading) skills, too.

This page is full of activities created and selected specially by LCPL youth services librarians just for our youngest patrons.

Show Us Your Work!

Have you tried an activity or challenge from this page? Read a book we recommended? Send an email to kids@lcplin.org with pictures or a book review and we'll display them on a special page.

See what kids have shared with us so far!

Just Added:

Check here for the newest activities just added to the page!

• How to Draw Animals (Video)

Crafts & Activities

Video Guides

Check out our playlist of crafts and activities you can enjoy with your kids!

Printables and Other Fun

Simple games, challenges, and activities for you and your child. You can print these at home, or simply open them on your computer or tablet and follow the instructions.

Shape Strength Test Needs paper, tape, and heavy items (like books!)

Home Scavenger Hunt

Building with Cardboard Cut-Outs Needs cardboard (like cereal boxes) and scissors

Make a Menu Needs old magazines/grocery flyers, scissors, glue/tape, paper, markers

Outside Scavenger Hunt

ABC Sensory Bins Needs a container and pasta/rice/beans

Library Summer Logo Challenge

Fairy Home Challenge

Fairy Tale Find-It

Mermaid Treasure Hunt

Pirate Treasure Hunt

Fall Bucket List

Roll Your Own Monster

Bake Your Own Dog Treats

How to Make Cat Treats

Art Club:

Featured Artist: Frida Kahlo

Cave Paintings

Hispanic Heritage Month

Claude Monet, Light & Shadow

African American Artists

Playing Our Way to Literacy: Small activities to do each day, week by week, to build your child's pre-reading skills at home.

Week One: Color - Black and White

Week Two: Color - Black and White

Week Three: Color - Black and White

Week Four: Color - Black and White

Week Five: Color - Black and White

Week Six: Color - Black and White

Week Seven: Color - Black and White

Week Eight: Color - Black and White

Week Nine: Color - Black and White

Week Ten: Color - Black and White

Week Eleven: Color - Black and White

Week Twelve: Color - Black and White

Week Thirteen: Color - Black and White

Week Fourteen: Color - Black and White

Week Fifteen: Color - Black and White

Week Sixteen: Color - Black and White

Week Seventeen: Color - Black and White

Week Eighteen: Color - Black and White

STEAM Challenges

Long Cut Challenge Needs paper, scissors

Tube Stack Challenge Needs cardboard tubes, scissors

Marble Run Needs a marble or ball, tape

Newspaper Building Needs newspapers, tape

Foil Boat Needs foil. Optional: pennies or other weights

Catapult Needs craft sticks, rubber bands, spoon, cotton ball or crumpled paper

LEGO Maze Needs LEGO bricks or other building blocks, a marble

Book Dominoes Needs books

Monthly STEAM Challenges:

• September: Sharks
Try the activities - Watch the video

• October: Pirates
Try the activities - Watch the video

• November: Native American Nations
Try the activities - Watch the video

• December: Cookie Chemistry
Try the activities - Watch the video

• January 2021: True or False
Try the activities - Watch the video

• February 2021: Photography
Try the Activities - Watch the Video

• March 2021: Puzzles and Critical Thinking
Watch the Video - Try the Activities

• April 2021: Secret Codes
Watch the Video - Download the PDF

Step Into STEAM (for ages 2-6):

• September: Rainbows
Try the activities - Watch the Video

• October: Pumpkins
Try the activities - Watch the Video

• November: Making Butter
Try the activities - Watch the Video

• December: Coding
Try the activities - Watch the video

• January: Shapes
Try the activities - Watch the video

• February: Color Mixing
Watch the Video - Try the Activities

• March: Leprechaun Traps
Watch the Video - Try the Activities

• April: Recycling
Watch the Video - Download the PDF

• May: Flashlight Exploration
Watch the Video - Download the PDF

• June: Animal Exploration
Watch the Video - Download the PDF

• July: Counting in Nature
Watch the Video - Download the PDF

Upcoming Events

Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months

Wed, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:00am

Merrillville - Children's Programming Room

Babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books,... more

Babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.

Citizenship Classes

Wed, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:30am

Merrillville - Meeting Room C

This class aims to help adults prepare to take the Citizenship test in Chicago at the USCIS office.

Caregive & Coffee Hour

Wed, Apr 24, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Merrillville - Children's Programming Room

Join fellow baby and toddler caregivers after our storytime for a cup of coffee or tea and some conversation. Storytime attendance is... more

Join fellow baby and toddler caregivers after our storytime for a cup of coffee or tea and some conversation. Storytime attendance is not required.

Off the Hook

Wed, Apr 24, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

St. John - Large Meeting Room

Do you enjoy crafting? Do you wish you had friendly people to work with on those crafts? Bring your current project and enjoy the... more

Do you enjoy crafting? Do you wish you had friendly people to work with on those crafts? Bring your current project and enjoy the company every Wednesday! All crafts are welcome.

Homeschool Hangout (Grades K-6)

Wed, Apr 24, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A

Homeschool children are invited to attend a program exploring a STEAM topic each session. The only requirement is imagination and... more

Homeschool children are invited to attend a program exploring a STEAM topic each session. The only requirement is imagination and registration!

This event is full

Teen Gaming

Wed, Apr 24, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room

Come hang out at the library and play the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii and board games! We provide the games...you bring your friends... more

Come hang out at the library and play the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii and board games! We provide the games...you bring your friends to join in on the fun! Ages 12-18.

Building Blocks to Literacy

Wed, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room

Children and their caregivers will enjoy interacting at various block play stations for an hour of block play and learning.

Storytime: Ages 4-5

Wed, Apr 24, 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Hobart - Children's Program Room

Storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft that teach pre-reading skills for kids 4-5.

Crochet @ Your Library

Wed, Apr 24, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Cedar Lake - Public Tables

Join us and work on your crafts at the library! Bring yarn and a size H crochet hook or size 7 knitting needles and cotton yarn - or... more

Join us and work on your crafts at the library! Bring yarn and a size H crochet hook or size 7 knitting needles and cotton yarn - or bring along a project you're already working on!

Canceled

Teen Advisory Board

Wed, Apr 24, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Merrillville

Assist librarians to make the library your space. Improve activities and programs and earn volunteer hours!

Teen: Werewolf - A Social Game for Teens

Wed, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hobart - Programming Room

Werewolf is a social deduction game where you must find out who the werewolf is before everyone else is taken out. Need at least 5... more

Werewolf is a social deduction game where you must find out who the werewolf is before everyone else is taken out. Need at least 5 people to play. Ages 11-17

Teen Minute to Win It

Wed, Apr 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

St. John - Large Meeting Room

Teens will compete in a variety of minute to win it games for cool prizes! Ages 12-18. Registration is required.

Art Club (Grades K-5)

Wed, Apr 24, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room

Each week, we will explore a different component of art and do a corresponding activity. This is a 6 week program; sign up for all or... more

Each week, we will explore a different component of art and do a corresponding activity. This is a 6 week program; sign up for all or choose individual sessions to attend.

This event is full

Casablanca - Classic Film

Thu, Apr 25, 10:30am - 12:30pm

St. John - Large Meeting Room

Join us for this month's classic film, Casablanca. Runtime: 1 hr 40 mins. Light refreshments will be served. Please register.

Thursday Threaders

Thu, Apr 25, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

Like to cross-stitch, knit, crochet, or do any other craft? Every Thursday, bring and work on your own project while enjoying the... more

Like to cross-stitch, knit, crochet, or do any other craft? Every Thursday, bring and work on your own project while enjoying the company of others.

Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months

Thu, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room

For this storytime babies and toddlers will participate in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music activities designed to... more

For this storytime babies and toddlers will participate in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music activities designed to enhance important pre-literacy skills.

All Ability: Hangout

Thu, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:15am

Highland - Meeting Room A

All Ability: Hangout is a program designed for adults with special needs. Each session we will read picture books and do an activity... more

All Ability: Hangout is a program designed for adults with special needs. Each session we will read picture books and do an activity centered around a theme. Caretakers must stay in the room.

Sensory Storytime: Session 1

Thu, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:00am

Hobart - Children's Program Room

Join us as we read a story and enjoy sensory supporting stations of play. Space is limited. Please register every child and adult attending.

This event is full

One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology

Thu, Apr 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Merrillville - Small Group Room #2

Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your... more

Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.

From Scratch by Tembi Locke - Between the Lines Book Discussion

Thu, Apr 25, 11:15am - 12:00pm

Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)

The Between the Lines Book Club reads From Scratch by Tembi Locke. Books for this discussion can be picked up at the Dyer-Schererville... more

The Between the Lines Book Club reads From Scratch by Tembi Locke. Books for this discussion can be picked up at the Dyer-Schererville branch a month prior to the event.

Genealogy Class: North Township Genealogy - Resources at the Hammond Public Library Special Collections

Thu, Apr 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room A,Merrillville Zoom Room

Join us for a genealogy program. Amanda Aguilera from the Hammond Public Library in Lake County, Indiana will be our in person speaker. ... more

Join us for a genealogy program. Amanda Aguilera from the Hammond Public Library in Lake County, Indiana will be our in person speaker. Join via Zoom as well.

Crying in H Mart by Michelle Zauner - Munster Book Discussion

Thu, Apr 25, 1:30pm - 2:30pm

Munster - Large Meeting Room

Join us for an informal and relaxed discussion of Michelle Zauner's "Crying in H Mart." Copies are available at the Munster branch.

Sensory Storytime: Session 2

Thu, Apr 25, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Hobart - Children's Program Room

Join us as we read a story and enjoy sensory supporting stations of play. Space is limited. Please register every child and adult attending.

Board Meeting

Thu, Apr 25, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Merrillville - Board Room

Meeting of the Lake County Public Library Board of Trustees

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Thu, Apr 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D

English classes are for participants who are learning English as a second language. Different levels are available. Classes are free.

LEGO® Club (Grades K-5)

Thu, Apr 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room

Children may free build with the library's LEGO® blocks or build a 'challenge' project. Constructions will be photographed and... more

Children may free build with the library's LEGO® blocks or build a 'challenge' project. Constructions will be photographed and displayed on the next month's flyer!

Adult Craft Night: Fairy Gardens

Thu, Apr 25, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Munster - Large Meeting Room

Create a miniature fairy garden at our next Adult Craft Night! All materials will be provided, but bring your own miniatures if you... more

Create a miniature fairy garden at our next Adult Craft Night! All materials will be provided, but bring your own miniatures if you like. Miniatures can be purchased from Amazon or Dollar Tree.

This event is full

PJ Storytime

Thu, Apr 25, 6:30pm - 7:00pm

Merrillville - Children's Programming Room

Join us for bedtime stories and songs. Wear your favorite pajamas and sing along to some lullabies. PJs are encouraged but not required.

Teen Financial Literacy Classes - Hosted by Misty De La Cruz of First Financial Bank

Fri, Apr 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room A

Learn about financial literacy during these three class sessions featuring Misty De La Cruz from First Financial Bank.

Building Blocks to Literacy

Fri, Apr 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room

Children and their caregivers will enjoy interacting at various block play stations for an hour of block play and learning.

Comfort Reading with a Dog - LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs

Fri, Apr 26, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Hobart Branch - Children's Area

Meet and read to a local LCC K-9 comfort dog and its handler. LCC K-9 comfort dogs show kindness and calm to people throughout the... more

Meet and read to a local LCC K-9 comfort dog and its handler. LCC K-9 comfort dogs show kindness and calm to people throughout the community and beyond, making them excellent listeners.

Power Paws for Kids

Sat, Apr 27, 11:00am - 12:00pm

St. John - Large Meeting Room

In this program children will have the opportunity to read aloud to a Power Paws therapy dog and their volunteer.

Bingo at the Library!

Sat, Apr 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room

Join us at the library to play Bingo! All ages are welcome to play. Winners will be able to choose from a variety of books for a prize.

Saturday "Night" Trivia

Sat, Apr 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room B

Join us for a trivia competition! Work in teams or individually to answer general knowledge, history, and pop culture questions to... more

Join us for a trivia competition! Work in teams or individually to answer general knowledge, history, and pop culture questions to become a Library Trivia CHAMPION!!! Please register.

Citizenship Class

Mon, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:30am

Merrillville - Meeting Room C

This program aims to help adults prepare to pass the Citizenship test in Chicago-USCIS.

Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Awareness - Presented by Linda Curley and the Alzheimer’s Association

Mon, Apr 29, 10:30am - 12:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room A

A series of four programs hosted by Linda Curely of Purdue University designed to help with early detection, support, and assistance for... more

A series of four programs hosted by Linda Curely of Purdue University designed to help with early detection, support, and assistance for those with Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia.

One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology

Mon, Apr 29, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Merrillville - Small Group Room #2

Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your... more

Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.

This event is full

Storytime: Ages 4-5

Mon, Apr 29, 1:00pm - 1:45pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room

Join us for a storytime for kids 4-5 years old, featuring stories, music and craft, that help develop early literacy skills. Attendees... more

Join us for a storytime for kids 4-5 years old, featuring stories, music and craft, that help develop early literacy skills. Attendees must register.

Killers of a Certain Age by Deanna Raybourn - Book Buddies

Mon, Apr 29, 4:00pm - 5:30pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

A group of older women are looking to retire from an elite network of assassins but before they can retire, they find out that they are... more

A group of older women are looking to retire from an elite network of assassins but before they can retire, they find out that they are marked for death.

Teen Advisory Board - Game Night

Mon, Apr 29, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)

The Library is YOUR library. Help your local library create programs and initiatives that help and interest you. We'll brainstorm and... more

The Library is YOUR library. Help your local library create programs and initiatives that help and interest you. We'll brainstorm and discuss ways to improve teen programs.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Mon, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D

English classes are for participants who are learning English as a second language. Different levels are available. Classes are free.

Grown Up Game Night

Mon, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room

Join us for a game night for the grown ups. We will have board games and the Nintendo Switch. Every last Monday of the month.

Financial Literacy Month - Centier to You

Mon, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Hobart - Large Meeting Room

April is Financial Literacy Month! Centier Bank associates will be offering a series of four classes on: 1) Budgeting & Savings, 2)... more

April is Financial Literacy Month! Centier Bank associates will be offering a series of four classes on: 1) Budgeting & Savings, 2) Credit & Paying Down Debt, 3) Homeownership, and 4) Retirement.

Teen: LEGO® and Board Game Night

Mon, Apr 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Highland - Meeting Room A

Inviting teens, ages 12 - 18, to LEGO® and Board Game Night. Stop in to build your own LEGO® creation or pick a board game to play... more

Inviting teens, ages 12 - 18, to LEGO® and Board Game Night. Stop in to build your own LEGO® creation or pick a board game to play instead. Snacks will be provided. Registration required.

Storytime: Ages 2-3

Tue, Apr 30, 10:15am - 11:00am

St. John - Large Meeting Room

Toddlers and their adult caregivers will enjoy a storytime with books, rhymes, music, and a craft.

This event is full

Toddler Spring Play Date

Tue, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Munster - Large Meeting Room

Come celebrate springtime with a toddler play date. Toys and games such as bowling, toss across and mini golf will be available for... more

Come celebrate springtime with a toddler play date. Toys and games such as bowling, toss across and mini golf will be available for children ages birth to three years old and their caregivers.

This event is full

Family Storytime

Tue, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:00am

Merrillville - Children's Programming Room

Stories, fingerplays, music, related activities and a craft are all included this this storytime for children and their family members.

Coffee & Coloring

Tue, Apr 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

Relax via this coloring for adults open session. Enjoy a warm cup of coffee or tea while getting creative with no pressure for... more

Relax via this coloring for adults open session. Enjoy a warm cup of coffee or tea while getting creative with no pressure for perfection. Coloring materials provided.

One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology

Tue, Apr 30, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Merrillville - Small Group Room #3

Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your... more

Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.

This event is full

Munster Lecture Series: Presidential Powers - Presented by Yu Ouyang, Assoc Prof of Political Science

Tue, Apr 30, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Munster - Large Meeting Room

Learn about how and why presidents use directives like executive orders to create and impact public policy from Associate Professor Yu... more

Learn about how and why presidents use directives like executive orders to create and impact public policy from Associate Professor Yu Ouyang of Purdue Northwest.

Cutting the Cord

Tue, Apr 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)

During this session you will get some of the basics on what to expect when "cutting the cord" to cable. What are the pros and cons? What... more

During this session you will get some of the basics on what to expect when "cutting the cord" to cable. What are the pros and cons? What are some costs to expect? Please register.

This event is full

Citizenship Classes

Wed, May 01, 10:30am - 11:30am

Merrillville - Meeting Room C

This class aims to help adults prepare to take the Citizenship test in Chicago at the USCIS office.

Off the Hook

Wed, May 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

St. John - Large Meeting Room

Do you enjoy crafting? Do you wish you had friendly people to work with on those crafts? Bring your current project and enjoy the... more

Do you enjoy crafting? Do you wish you had friendly people to work with on those crafts? Bring your current project and enjoy the company every Wednesday! All crafts are welcome.

Create Your Own Greeting Card

Wed, May 01, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room B

The Basement Bunch with Debbie Rodriguez will be hosting a series of classes on how to make greeting cards.

Crochet @ Your Library

Wed, May 01, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Cedar Lake - Public Tables

Join us and work on your crafts at the library! Bring yarn and a size H crochet hook or size 7 knitting needles and cotton yarn - or... more

Join us and work on your crafts at the library! Bring yarn and a size H crochet hook or size 7 knitting needles and cotton yarn - or bring along a project you're already working on!

Bilingual Storytime

Wed, May 01, 5:00pm - 5:30pm

Hobart - Children's Program Room

Families can join for stories in Spanish and English!

Teen Advisory Board

Wed, May 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

St. John - Large Meeting Room

Earn volunteer hours and help the St. John Branch create teen programs, displays, and more! Refreshments will be served. Grades 6-12.... more

Earn volunteer hours and help the St. John Branch create teen programs, displays, and more! Refreshments will be served. Grades 6-12. Please register.

Dungeons & Dragons for Adults

Wed, May 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room B

Why should the kids get to have all the fun? Join us on the 1st Wednesday of each month for adult Dungeons & Dragons and experience the... more

Why should the kids get to have all the fun? Join us on the 1st Wednesday of each month for adult Dungeons & Dragons and experience the adventure! Seats are limited, so registration is required.

This event is full

Art Club (Grades K-5)

Wed, May 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room

Each week, we will explore a different component of art and do a corresponding activity. This is a 6 week program; sign up for all or... more

Each week, we will explore a different component of art and do a corresponding activity. This is a 6 week program; sign up for all or choose individual sessions to attend.

This event is full

Crafters' Gathering

Thu, May 02, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)

Bring any low-mess craft (e.g., knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, coloring, origami, jewelry-making) and enjoy meeting and sharing ideas... more

Bring any low-mess craft (e.g., knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, coloring, origami, jewelry-making) and enjoy meeting and sharing ideas with other crafters in this twice-monthly club.

Thursday Threaders

Thu, May 02, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

Like to cross-stitch, knit, crochet, or do any other craft? Every Thursday, bring and work on your own project while enjoying the... more

Like to cross-stitch, knit, crochet, or do any other craft? Every Thursday, bring and work on your own project while enjoying the company of others.

Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months

Thu, May 02, 10:30am - 11:00am

Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room

For this storytime babies and toddlers will participate in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music activities designed to... more

For this storytime babies and toddlers will participate in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music activities designed to enhance important pre-literacy skills.

Storytime: Ages 4-6

Thu, May 02, 10:30am - 11:15am

Highland - Children's Programming Room

This is a storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, music, and a craft that support pre-reading skills for kids 4 - 6.

One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology

Thu, May 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Merrillville - Small Group Room #2

Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your... more

Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.

Storytime: Ages 2-3

Thu, May 02, 11:00am - 11:30am

Hobart - Children's Program Room

This is a storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a take home craft, that... more

This is a storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a take home craft, that teach early literacy skills. Please register all attending.

Storytime: Ages 2-3

Thu, May 02, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Cedar Lake - Children's Programming Room

Program for toddlers, 2 and 3 years of age, accompanied by a caregiver to participate in stories, finger plays, and music activities.... more

Program for toddlers, 2 and 3 years of age, accompanied by a caregiver to participate in stories, finger plays, and music activities. Activities will help to develop important pre-literacy skills.

This event is full

Triple Cross by James Patterson - Once Upon a Crime Mystery Book Club

Thu, May 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Highland - Meeting Room A

Join the discussion of Triple Cross, which is our Once Upon a Crime Mystery Book Club selection for May. Pick up a copy at the Highland... more

Join the discussion of Triple Cross, which is our Once Upon a Crime Mystery Book Club selection for May. Pick up a copy at the Highland Branch.

PreTeen D&D Fantasy Quest: Ages: 8-12

Thu, May 02, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Merrillville - Children's Programming Room

Join us on our journey: Heroes of Sol'an, 5th edition family friendly Dungeons and Dragons campaign for preteens. New players welcome.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

Thu, May 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D

English classes are for participants who are learning English as a second language. Different levels are available. Classes are free.

Power Paws for Kids

Thu, May 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Munster Branch Library - Children's Area

In this program, children will have the opportunity to read aloud to a Power Paws therapy dog and their volunteer. Please register all... more

In this program, children will have the opportunity to read aloud to a Power Paws therapy dog and their volunteer. Please register all those planning to attend.

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