Children will have the opportunity to read aloud to a Power Paws therapy dog and their volunteer. Register

Bring your craft projects from home and join us to chat with fellow crafters while working on your project without the interruptions of home. All are welcome. Register

Join us for some holiday cheer! Mrs. Claus will read stories to preschool-age children and help them make a festive craft!Register

Teens, bring your holiday presents and stop by anytime between 3-4 pm on Dec. 14 and 21 to get help wrapping them! Select supplies will be provided. Please bring boxes to put the gifts in.Register

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.Register

Compete in a series of fast-paced games and activities that are sure to get you in the holiday spirit! Register

You are invited to join us for a showing of Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas starring Jim Carrey! Register

Teens, let's spill about books! Each month we'll read and talk about a different book. In December we are reading Etiquette & Espionage by Gail Carriger Pick up books @ Munster Branch. Register

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.Register

Teens are invited to watch My Hero Academia from the beginning. We'll also have art supplies along with a craft on hand if you get creative. Snacks will be provided.Register

Babies (ages birth to 23 months) and their caregivers can join us for an hour of play. Baby safe toys will be provided. Light refreshments for caregivers.Register

Come and play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong at the library. This is an open play session, there is no instructor but other players may share tips/directions. Please register. Ages 18 & over. Register

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.Register

Children are welcome to come and play chess in our meeting room! Chess boards will be provided if you don't have one!Register

Join us at the library to play Bingo! All ages are welcome to play. Winners will be able to choose from a variety of small prizes. Register

Teens & Tweens (ages 10 to 18) are invited to see a screening of Inside Out 2. As Riley becomes a teenager, she has to make room for new emotions. Runtime: 100 minutes; rated PG. Snacks provided. Join the wait list

Meeting of the Lake County Public Library Board of Trustees

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. Register

Join us for this new monthly club as we solve murder mysteries, escape rooms, ponder puzzles, play games, and otherwise ask "Whodunit?". This month we will solve the "Murder in the Laboratory"!Register

Join us for an early New Year's Eve Celebration! We'll make a party hat, do the limbo, and gather to bring in the Noon Year together. Register

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.Register

Join us for a special storytime, for our friends who can't always make it to midnight, featuring songs, rhymes, and crafts. Join the wait list

This half hour lap-sit program uses songs and rhymes to foster language development.Register

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

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

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.Register

Join us for this storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, music, and a take home craft that promote pre-reading skills for kids 4-6. Register

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

Elementary aged homeschool students are invited to join us for a unique art or STEM project each month.Register

This half hour lap-sit program uses songs and rhymes to foster language development.Register

Toddlers ages 2 and 3, accompanied by a caregiver, will participate in stories, finger plays, and music activities. Activities will help to develop important pre-literacy skills. Register

Join the discussion of Zero Days by Ruth Ware, which is our Once Upon a Crime Mystery Book Club selection for January. Pick up a copy at the Highland Branch.Register

Families may join us to play board games and giant games! Please register all planning to attend. Register

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.Register

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

Adults and teens, please join us with your projects (knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, etc.) to chat and stitch! Bring your supplies, and other attendees can instruct on crochet as needed.Register

In this program participants will get the opportunity to read to a therapy dog. Ages 6-11. Registration is required. Register

Learn how to play Mah Jongg at the library or join the group if you already know the rules. Beginners are welcome! Please register. Ages 18 and older. Register

Cary Grant stars as an innocent man mistaken for a spy in one of director Alfred Hitchcock's greatest thrillers. Rating: TV-PG Runtime: 136 minutes.Register

Toddlers and pre-k kids are warmly invited to join us for a fun Three Kings Day celebration! Together we’ll explore the meaning of the day through stories, traditions, and a craft.Register

Come and enjoy this afternoon movie with us! Popcorn and snacks will be served. Seating is limited. Registration is required.Register

The movie tells the story of the life of musician Bob Marley. Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 107 minutes.Register

Children (completed grades K-5) may free build with the library's LEGO® blocks or build a 'challenge' project. Constructions will be displayed in the library until the next LEGO® Club meeting.Register

Teens, prep a bullet journal to help organize 2025! Materials, including journal, will be provided. Please register.Register

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

Are you a fan of anime or manga? If so, come to our monthly Teen Anime Club to find new anime to watch. We watch 3-4 episodes of your choosing each month. Ages 12-18. Register

In this program babies and toddlers, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills. Register

Children will develop pre-reading skills as they enjoy stories, music, and a craft.Register

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

Join us for this month's travel film about Rome. Light refreshments will be served. Please register. Register

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. Register

Join us for a storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft, that promote early literacy skills. Please register all attending.Register

Join fellow baby and toddler caregivers after our story time for a cup of coffee or tea and some conversation. Toys will be available for children to play with. Storytime attendance is not required.

In this program babies and toddlers, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills. Register

During this storytime 4 and 5 year olds will hear stories and participate in music activities, rhymes, and other activities, with an emphasis on important early pre-reading skills. Register

In this program, toddlers and their adult caregivers will enjoy a storytime with books, rhymes, music, and a craft. Registration is required. Register

Children, ages 2 to 4, are invited to join us to play with unique toys and socialize. Register

Join us for a fun and educational afternoon learning about backyard composting! Learn about the requirements to successfully compost. Please register.Register

Join us for a fun and educational afternoon to discuss healthier cleaning solutions! Participants will make a bottle of their very own earth-friendly cleaner.Register

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.Register

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. Register

Join fellow baby and toddler caregivers after our storytime for a cup of coffee or tea and some conversation. Toys will be available for children to play. Storytime attendance is not required.

Bring your current craft project and enjoy the conversation! All crafts are welcome!Register

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

Come hang out at the library and play the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii and board games! Games and snacks provided. Ages 12-18. Register

Kids in grades K-6 are welcome to hang out in the children's room after school. Activities may include Lego, art projects, movies, and more! No registration required.

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!Register

Join us for an evening of stories, songs, activities, and more. Feel free to come in your pajamas! Register

Join the Page Turners Book Discussion as we discuss Hyperbole and a Half by Allie Brosh. Books are available at the circulation desk. Please register.Register

Like to draw? Like comics and cartoons? Then this is the program for you! Join us on the second Wednesday of every month to learn new drawing techniques and make friends with your fellow cartoonists!Register

Join us every other month for Arts & Crafts for Adults. It's a New Year, New Calendar. Make a DIY desktop calendar out of a provided card and envelope with different colors to choose from!Register

This month we will be making our own puzzles. Space is limited. Registration is required for all attendees. Register

Teens & Tweens (ages 10 to 15) will be taken on a Food Adventure. In January, we will be making pizza. To ensure there is enough supplies and to address food allergies, registration is required.  Register

Want to do a craft? Come make awesome things with different materials every month that you can take home and enjoy.Register

All children and their families are invited to come and read to certified therapy dogs!Register

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.Register

This four-part series will help participants improve their heart health! Topics include: Know Your Risks, Know Your Numbers, Heart Healthy Eating, and Take Action. Registration Required.Register

Join us for a storytime program featuring stories, fingerplays, music, and an in person craft that teach pre-reading/reading skills. This program is for kids 4-6 years of age and their caregivers. Register

Don't have the space at home for your hobby? Bring it to our meeting room and have a whole rectangular table to work on (more if less people attend). This will be every 2nd Thursday for 2 hours.Register

Teens, join us at the library for fun, fast-paced games of Pictionary® where your artistic skills and quick thinking are put to the test. Snacks, prizes, and refreshments provided.Register

Children (completed grades K-5) may free build with the library's LEGO® blocks or build a 'challenge' project. Constructions will be displayed in the library until the next LEGO® Club meeting.Register

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.Register

Teens are invited to play in a Dungeons and Dragons campaign with one of our librarians as game master!Register

Purdue Extension Lake County, in partnership with the Lake County Health Department, will be offering 4 lessons on how you can "Be Heart Smart". Registration is required for all sessions.Register

Come and play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong at the library. This is an open play session, there is no instructor but other players may share tips/directions. Please register. Ages 18 & over. Join the wait list

Join us as we speed-solve the Rubik's Cube. Rubik's Cubes will be supplied at the program. Feel free to bring your own! Register

Interested in any of the needle arts including knit, crochet, cross-stitch, and more? Join us for an opportunity to chat and create. Please bring your own projects.Register

Decorate a mug for your favorite hot beverage with alcohol inks. All materials will be provided. Space is limited. Registration is required.Register

Kids, ages 6 months through 3 years old, and their caregivers, will enjoy interacting at various block play stations. Special blocks for older kids will also be available on high tables. Register

Teens, choose your fighter and attack! Snacks provided. Other games may be available.Register

Join us for a storytime for children, ages 4 to 5. Space is limited; all participants must register in advance.Register

Three grown siblings must come to the realization that their father might be the reason for their mother's disappearance when they were young.Register

This charming classic film tells the tale of Miss Minoes, a cat who is transformed into a young woman & befriends Tibbe, a shy bumbling cub reporter for the local newspaper. Rated PG;1h26mins.Register

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.Register

Did you recently get a Kindle and want to learn about using it? Join us for this small group class all about navigating your Kindle! Please bring your own device. Registration required.Register

Children (completed grades K-5) may free build with the library's LEGO® blocks or build a 'challenge' project. Constructions will be displayed in the library until the next LEGO® Club meeting.Register

Children (completed grades K-5) may free build with the library's LEGO® blocks or build a 'challenge' project. Constructions will be displayed in the library until the next LEGO® Club meeting.Register

Stop on by for our YA book discussion! This month we'll be reading Cinder by Marissa Meyer.Register

Paint a 45 record to create a piece of art! Please register. Register

Do you enjoy reading? If so, then join our book club where we will talk about the book that you are currently reading or finished reading. Snacks will be served. Ages 12 – 18. Registration required. Register

Teens will participate in a cupcake decorating competition to win cool prizes! Ages 12-18. Registration required. Register

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

Children will have fun developing early literary skills as they enjoy stories, songs, crafts and more.Register

Join us and bring your current painting projects/materials for an opportunity to chat and create!Register

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

Babies, with their caregivers, can join us for a colorful program with no mess! Art supplies are included, and families can take home their artwork!Register

New to navigating computers or want some extra practice? Join us for this small group class all about using a computer mouse & keyboard! All supplies will be provided. Registration required. Register

This is a storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, & music that teach early literacy skills. In person craft time will follow the storytime. Register

Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to a storytime featuring age appropriate stories, fingerplays, and songs that teach early literacy skills.Register

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. Register

This is a storytime program for babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills. Register

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.Register

Take a time out every second Tuesday for some calming music, word puzzles, coloring sheets, & other relaxing activities.Register

Join us as our Circle of Readers discuss The Nature of Fragile Things by Susan Meissner.Register

Come play Minecraft, uninterrupted, on our Raspberry Pi computers! For ages 8-18.Register

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.Register

Create a "cool" polar bear at this month's session. All Ability programs are geared towards adults with special needs. Please register. Register

We are proud to be hosting a support, education, & social space for LGBTQ+ teens & their allies. Teens (12-18) are welcome.Register

Watch this epic and inspirational true story of two elite US Navy fighter pilots who helped turn the tide in the most brutal battle in the Korean War: Rated PG-13; runtime of 138mins.Register

Bring your current craft project and enjoy the conversation! All crafts are welcome!Register

Create your prefect resume with helpful resources and tips for those just getting started. Register

Join us for a storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, music, and a craft that promote pre-reading skills for kids 4-6. Register

Kids in grades K-6 are welcome to hang out in the children's room after school. Activities may include Lego, art projects, movies, and more! No registration required.

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!Register

Children are invited to create an abstract painting on a mini canvas using painter's tape and acrylic paint!Register

Children and their families are invited to create and play with LEGO® in an hour of free play and fun. Finished creations will be displayed in the library for the rest of the month!Register

Children will have the opportunity to read aloud to a Power Paws therapy dog and their volunteer. Register

Join other readers for a livestream conversation with TJ Klune about the Cerulean Chronicles, and his newest book Somewhere Beyond the Sea.

Join us for a discussion of "Book of Cold Cases" by Simone St. James. Copies are available at the front desk.Register

A selection of board games (and snacks!) will be provided for you and fellow teens to play. A Nintendo Switch will be available with multiple games. Registration is required. For ages 10 - 18.Register

This half hour lap-sit program uses songs and rhymes to foster language development.Register

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

Join us for this month's classic film, Dr. Strangelove. Runtime: 1hr & 35min. Light refreshments will be served. Please register. Register

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

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.Register

Join us for this storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, music, and a take home craft that promote pre-reading skills for kids 4-6. Register

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

This half hour lap-sit program uses songs and rhymes to foster language development.Register

Toddlers ages 2 and 3, accompanied by a caregiver, will participate in stories, finger plays, and music activities. Activities will help to develop important pre-literacy skills. Register

This four-part series will help participants improve their heart health! Topics include: Know Your Risks, Know Your Numbers, Heart Healthy Eating, and Take Action. Registration Required.Register

Children, ages 2-5, and their adult caregivers are invited to help us welcome in Spring with some festive crafts! Register

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.Register

Stop in anytime during these sessions to work on a provided puzzle, crossword, word search or coloring sheet. All supplies provides. Coffee, tea, and water will be available.Register

Purdue Extension Lake County, in partnership with the Lake County Health Department, will be offering 4 lessons on how you can "Be Heart Smart". Registration is required for all sessions.Register

For seasoned players and beginners. Please bring your own set as on-site supplies are limited. Open play every third Friday.Register

Join us as we explore the exciting world of Rubik's Cubes! In this fun hour-long session, you'll get the chance to learn how to solve the first layer of the Rubik's Cube.Register

Kids ages 6 months through 3 years old, and their caregivers, will enjoy interacting at various block play stations. Special blocks for older kids will also be available on high tables. Register

Children will have the opportunity to read aloud to a Power Paws therapy dog and their volunteer. Register

Bring your craft projects from home and join us to chat with fellow crafters while working on your project without the interruptions of home. All are welcome. Register

This is a drop-in playtime where kids, ages 2-5, can create with playdough clay and toys.

Join us for a storytime for children, ages 4 to 5. Space is limited; all participants must register in advance.Register

Patrons are invited to speak with a lawyer from the Lake County Bar Association for a free legal consultation. Sessions are 15 minutes and are available on a first come, first serve basis. Register

Children are invited to join us for a story time honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Register

Want to borrow free ebooks/audiobooks through the library? Join this small group class to learn all about using the Libby app! You must bring your own device and library card. Registration required. Register

Two teens travel back in time and meet young Martin Luther King Jr. and learn how the past can shape the future. Light refreshments will be served. Running Time: 60 Minutes.Register

Join us as we celebrate the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. with a short film and a collaborative art project. There will also be information about volunteer opportunities in the area. Register

Children of all ages are invited to drop in at the library to do crafts and learn about Martin Luther King Jr. and his legacy. Register

Celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. We will have a short movie, a reading of the "I Have A Dream Speech," a craft, and light refreshments. Please register so we have enough supplies. Register

After watching a short film about Martin Luther King Jr, children will make a peace craft.Register

Children (completed grades K-5) may free build with the library's LEGO® blocks or build a 'challenge' project. Constructions will be displayed in the library until the next LEGO® Club meeting.Register

Teens and Tweens (ages 6-16) can join us to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day with crafts, stories, and more! Register

The "Exploring Asian-American Cinema" program will offer a monthly film series focused on showcasing and discussing popular works in Asian-American filmmaking. Please register. Titles listed below. Register

This is a storytime program for preschoolers and their families. Enjoy an evening storytime with books, finger plays, and music. Feel free to wear pajamas! Register

This is an adult program where participants will get to remember pastimes from childhood. Join us as we make blanket forts (mobility differences will be accommodated).Register

Escape the distractions of home and join us for connection, conversation, and of course, reading. Not a book club - a reading party. Register

Join us for Creativity Club where we will explore different arts and crafts mediums, learn about artists, and make cool stuff together like zines and comics. Space is limited so be sure to register. Register

Teens will enjoy snacks while building with LEGO®! Ages 12-18. Registration required.Register

Join us as we make a lovely drawing of an aurora borealis with oil pastels. All ability programs are geared towards adults with special needs. Ages 16 and over only. Registration required.Register