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Upcoming Events
Virtual Storytime - Book Breaks
Fri, Mar 05, 10:30am - 10:45am
Lake County Public Library YouTube Page - bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
Children in early elementary grades are invited to join us for a picture book reading. This special program will feature a longer... more
Children in early elementary grades are invited to join us for a picture book reading. This special program will feature a longer picture book, read in its entirety.
Town Hall Meeting with Representative Slager
Fri, Mar 05, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
Join us for a virtual town hall meeting with Representative Hal Slager. Participants will get the chance to ask questions and hear... more
Join us for a virtual town hall meeting with Representative Hal Slager. Participants will get the chance to ask questions and hear legislative updates. Link to sign up is in the event listing.
Virtual Storytime - Picture Book Storytime
Sat, Mar 06, 10:30am - 10:45am
Lake County Public Library YouTube Page - bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
Children and families are invited to tune in for a short digital storytime. This session will last 10-20 minutes and will feature books... more
Children and families are invited to tune in for a short digital storytime. This session will last 10-20 minutes and will feature books and songs to foster pre-literacy skills.
Virtual Storytime - Book Breaks
Sun, Mar 07, 10:30am - 10:45am
Lake County Public Library YouTube Page - bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
Children in early elementary grades are invited to join us for a picture book reading. This special program will feature a longer... more
Children in early elementary grades are invited to join us for a picture book reading. This special program will feature a longer picture book, read in its entirety.
November Road by Lou Berney - Mystery Loves Company Virtual Book Chat
Mon, Mar 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp Branch - ZOOM
March features: "November Road" by Lou Berney. Pick up a copy at the Griffith curbside and join us for a virtual chat! Contact us at... more
March features: "November Road" by Lou Berney. Pick up a copy at the Griffith curbside and join us for a virtual chat! Contact us at griffith@lcplin.org for event details.
TEEN LGBTQ Teens Support & Discussion Group
Mon, Mar 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
Together with PFLAGCP-NWI, we are hosting a support, education, & networking space for LGBTQ+ teens & their allies. TEENS (12-18) are... more
Together with PFLAGCP-NWI, we are hosting a support, education, & networking space for LGBTQ+ teens & their allies. TEENS (12-18) are welcome. REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ZOOM LOG-IN LINK.
Virtual ESL
Mon, Mar 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
English Classes are for participants who are learning English as a second language. Virtual class is for high beginners and intermediate... more
English Classes are for participants who are learning English as a second language. Virtual class is for high beginners and intermediate level students. Classes are free.
Virtual Storytime - Picture Book Storytime
Tue, Mar 09, 10:30am - 10:45am
Lake County Public Library YouTube Page - bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
Children and families are invited to tune in for a short digital storytime. This session will last 10-20 minutes and will feature books... more
Children and families are invited to tune in for a short digital storytime. This session will last 10-20 minutes and will feature books and songs to foster pre-literacy skills.
Holi: A Carnival of Colors!
Tue, Mar 09, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
The Hindu festival of Holi is a holiday that celebrates the coming of the Spring season. Find out how many people celebrate this holiday... more
The Hindu festival of Holi is a holiday that celebrates the coming of the Spring season. Find out how many people celebrate this holiday through vibrant colors! Email address required to register!
Teen Online Games/Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Tue, Mar 09, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Dyer-Schererville - Zoom Room
Teens are invited to play online games while we hang out on Zoom! Bring your game ideas! We will brainstorm future program ideas. Ask... more
Teens are invited to play online games while we hang out on Zoom! Bring your game ideas! We will brainstorm future program ideas. Ask how (TAB) can count toward volunteer hours!
Virtual Storytime - Mother Goose on the Loose
Wed, Mar 10, 10:30am - 10:45am
Lake County Public Library YouTube Page - bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
Children from birth through 23 months and a caregiver are invited to tune in weekly for a 10 to 15-minute lapsit program that fosters... more
Children from birth through 23 months and a caregiver are invited to tune in weekly for a 10 to 15-minute lapsit program that fosters child development and pre-literacy skills.
A Plant's Life!
Wed, Mar 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
Explore the life cycle of a plant from seed to flower. Tour behind-the-scenes at Longwood and discover how our horticulturalists prepare... more
Explore the life cycle of a plant from seed to flower. Tour behind-the-scenes at Longwood and discover how our horticulturalists prepare our spectacular displays. Email address required to register!
Teen Virtual Gaming: Among Us
Wed, Mar 10, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
Teens are invited to play the popular game of deception, Among Us. We'll work together to find the imposter. Is it you? You seem a... more
Teens are invited to play the popular game of deception, Among Us. We'll work together to find the imposter. Is it you? You seem a little sus. Ages 11 - 17.
Virtual ESL
Wed, Mar 10, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
English Classes are for participants who are learning English as a second language. Virtual class is for high beginners and intermediate... more
English Classes are for participants who are learning English as a second language. Virtual class is for high beginners and intermediate level students. Classes are free.
Virtual Storytime - Middle Grade Book Tasting
Thu, Mar 11, 10:30am - 10:45am
Lake County Public Library YouTube Page - bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
Children in mid to upper elementary school grades are invited to tune in weekly to learn about a book and hear the first chapter. All... more
Children in mid to upper elementary school grades are invited to tune in weekly to learn about a book and hear the first chapter. All books are available on Hoopla or Overdrive.
Donner Party of 1846
Thu, Mar 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
Geared for those aged 10 and up, we explore the pioneer experience and the tragic story of the Donner Party. IMPORTANT: We're being... more
Geared for those aged 10 and up, we explore the pioneer experience and the tragic story of the Donner Party. IMPORTANT: We're being strict on the age limit! Email address required to register!
Virtual Storytime - Book Breaks
Fri, Mar 12, 10:30am - 10:45am
Lake County Public Library YouTube Page - bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
Children in early elementary grades are invited to join us for a picture book reading. This special program will feature a longer... more
Children in early elementary grades are invited to join us for a picture book reading. This special program will feature a longer picture book, read in its entirety.
Town Hall Meeting with Representative Mike Andrade!
Fri, Mar 12, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
Join us as Representative Andrade updates the public and answers questions from the public. You can find the connection information in... more
Join us as Representative Andrade updates the public and answers questions from the public. You can find the connection information in this listing.
Learn to Draw in the Desert!
Fri, Mar 12, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
Not sure what the desert looks like or how to draw it? This directed drawing program has you creating your own masterpiece. You will... more
Not sure what the desert looks like or how to draw it? This directed drawing program has you creating your own masterpiece. You will need an email address to register.
Virtual Storytime - Picture Book Storytime
Sat, Mar 13, 10:30am - 10:45am
Lake County Public Library YouTube Page - bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
Children and families are invited to tune in for a short digital storytime. This session will last 10-20 minutes and will feature books... more
Children and families are invited to tune in for a short digital storytime. This session will last 10-20 minutes and will feature books and songs to foster pre-literacy skills.
Virtual Storytime - Book Breaks
Sun, Mar 14, 10:30am - 10:45am
Lake County Public Library YouTube Page - bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
Children in early elementary grades are invited to join us for a picture book reading. This special program will feature a longer... more
Children in early elementary grades are invited to join us for a picture book reading. This special program will feature a longer picture book, read in its entirety.
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