Lake County Public Library Indiana: Books, Streaming, Research, Classes

Mon, Oct 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room B

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

An Introduction to Investigating the Paranormal - presented by Northwest Indiana Paranormal

Mon, Oct 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room C

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

Teen Advisory Board

Mon, Oct 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Munster - Large Meeting Room,Munster Zoom Room

Teens get volunteer hours! Help plan programs and projects at the library. Interested teens 12 - 18 can attend. Zoom available.

Mon, Oct 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

Interested in learning about being a paranormal investigator? The group will show pictures & evidence from some of their... more

Interested in learning about being a paranormal investigator? The group will show pictures & evidence from some of their investigations, feature their latest equipment, and answer questions.

Teen Anime Club

Mon, Oct 03, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room

Are you a fan of anime or manga? Come to the Lake Station-New Chicago's Teen Anime Club to find new anime to watch and to discuss your... more

Are you a fan of anime or manga? Come to the Lake Station-New Chicago's Teen Anime Club to find new anime to watch and to discuss your favorite manga. Ages 12-18.

TEEN Advisory Board

Mon, Oct 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Highland - Meeting Room A

Teens are invited to help the Highland branch create projects and programs that you would like to attend. Ages 12 – 18.

Tue, Oct 04, 10:15am - 10:45am

St. John - Children's Program Room

A 30 minute program for toddlers, ages 2-3 with their caregiver(s). We will read books, sing songs, and take home a craft!

This event is full

Tue, Oct 04, 10:30am - 10:50am

Highland - Children's Programming Room

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

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.

This event is full

Tue, Oct 04, 10:30am - 10:50am

Munster - Children's Program Room

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

Tue, Oct 04, 10:30am - 10:50am

Merrillville - Children's Programming Room

Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft, that teach early... more

Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft, that teach early literacy skills.

This event is full

Baby Storytime: Ages Birth - 23 Months

Tue, Oct 04, 11:15am - 11:45am

St. John - Children's Program Room

A 30 minute program for toddlers, ages 2-3 with their caregiver(s). We will read books, sing songs, and take home a craft!

Storytime: Ages 4-5

Tue, Oct 04, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Cedar Lake - Children's Programming Room

4 and 5 year olds will hear stories and participate in music activities, rhymes, and other activities, with an emphasis on important... more

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.

Tue, Oct 04, 11:30am - 12:00pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room

Rhymes, books, music, and movement, designed to help with early literacy skills, for young children, birth - 23 months with an adult... more

Rhymes, books, music, and movement, designed to help with early literacy skills, for young children, birth - 23 months with an adult caregiver. Must register ahead of time.

This event is full

Dear Evan Hansen

Tue, Oct 04, 1:00pm - 3:30pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

Evan Hansen embarks on a journey of self-discovery when a letter he wrote for a writing exercise falls into the hands of a grieving... more

Evan Hansen embarks on a journey of self-discovery when a letter he wrote for a writing exercise falls into the hands of a grieving couple whose son took his own life. 2h17min; PG-13

TeenTober: Robotics Haunted House

Tue, Oct 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

St. John - Large Meeting Room

Teens will use block coding to program our robots through a Halloween themed obstacle course! All supplies will be provided. Ages 12-18.... more

Teens will use block coding to program our robots through a Halloween themed obstacle course! All supplies will be provided. Ages 12-18. Registration required.

Virtual Family Storytime

Tue, Oct 04, 4:00pm - 4:20pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Lake Station Zoom Room

Join us via zoom for a family storytime for children 2-6 and their caregivers, featuring stories, fingerplays, and songs that teach... more

Join us via zoom for a family storytime for children 2-6 and their caregivers, featuring stories, fingerplays, and songs that teach pre-reading skills. Please register with an email to take part.

Teen Advisory Board

Tue, Oct 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Hobart - Programming Room

Earn volunteer hours while helping us plan teen programming and services. For grades 6-12.

Yoga & Breathing

Tue, Oct 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Munster - Large Meeting Room

Each session includes a series of asanas (postures) & sequences of pranayam (breathing exercises) for good health. Please bring your own... more

Each session includes a series of asanas (postures) & sequences of pranayam (breathing exercises) for good health. Please bring your own mat to class.

Homebuying 2022 -

Tue, Oct 04, 6:05pm - 7:05pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room B

Homebuying in 2022: Information for first time home buyers and current or previous home owners to consider when purchasing a home in... more

Homebuying in 2022: Information for first time home buyers and current or previous home owners to consider when purchasing a home in today's market.

Citizenship Class

Wed, Oct 05, 10:30am - 11:30am

Merrillville - Meeting Room C

Helps prepare adults for the USCIS immigration test for Citizenship.

An Afternoon of Scrabble

Wed, Oct 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp Branch - Public Table

Folks of all ages are invited to a fun afternoon of Scrabble. Increase your vocabulary while having a great time! Bring a friend!

Off the Hook

Wed, Oct 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

St. John - Large Meeting Room

Bring your favorite yarn or thread project and enjoy some great company while you create! All crafters and crafts are welcome!

Home School Hangout

Wed, Oct 05, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Merrillville - Children's Programming Room

A space for kids that are home schooled where they can meet other kids and bond over various activities.

Bounce and Roll: Ages 6 - 11

Wed, Oct 05, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Highland - Children's Programming Room

Children ages 6 - 11 will participate in various bouncing and rolling activities, then make a table top game to take home!

LEGO® Club (Grades K-5)

Wed, Oct 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Hobart - Children's Program Room

Children (completed grades K-5) may free build with the library's LEGO® blocks or build a 'challenge' project. Constructions will be... more

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.

Crochet @ Your Library

Wed, Oct 05, 4:30pm - 6:30pm

Cedar Lake - Public Tables

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!

Rescheduled

Teens Preview Purdue Night

Wed, Oct 05, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

New date Thursday, October 06, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

Dyer-Schererville

Preview Purdue invites prospective students and parents in the Lake County area to come hear a formal presentation on Purdue University... more

Preview Purdue invites prospective students and parents in the Lake County area to come hear a formal presentation on Purdue University and the admissions process.

Family Storytime: Ages 2-6

Wed, Oct 05, 5:00pm - 5:20pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room

Toddler and preschool aged children and their caregivers are invited to an early literacy storytime filled with books, songs, and rhymes.

Teen Talk to Text - Writing Workshop with Author, Sharon Biggs Waller

Wed, Oct 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

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

Teens are invited to join us for a special writing workshop with author, Sharon Biggs Waller.

Art Club (Grades K-5)

Wed, Oct 05, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room

Each session will highlight a different artist- we will learn about their craft and try out their unique style for ourselves. 6 week... more

Each session will highlight a different artist- we will learn about their craft and try out their unique style for ourselves. 6 week program; sign up for all or choose individual sessions to attend

This event is full

Baby And Me

Thu, Oct 06, 10:15am - 10:45am

St. John - Children's Program Room

A 30 minute storytime for children ages Birth-24 months, with their caregiver(s). We will sing songs, read books, bounce, wiggle, and move!

This event is full

Thursday Threaders

Thu, Oct 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp

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 to 23 months

Thu, Oct 06, 10:30am - 10:50am

Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room

Babies and toddlers will participate in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music activities designed to enhance important... more

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

Crafters' Gathering

Thu, Oct 06, 10:30am - 12:30pm

Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room A

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.

Tech Help for Your Personal Device

Thu, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:00am

Highland - Children's Programming Room

Storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, music, and a take home craft that teach pre-reading skills for kids 4-6.

Thu, Oct 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Lake Station-New Chicago Library - Main Lobby

Technology can be tricky...Come to the library to see if we can help you with the issues you are having with your device. Patron must... more

Technology can be tricky...Come to the library to see if we can help you with the issues you are having with your device. Patron must bring their device with them. Please register.

Thu, Oct 06, 11:00am - 11:30am

Hobart - Children's Program Room

Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft, that teach early... more

Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft, that teach early literacy skills.

Baby And Me

Thu, Oct 06, 11:15am - 11:45am

St. John - Children's Program Room

A 30 minute storytime for children ages Birth-24 months, with their caregiver(s). We will sing songs, read books, bounce, wiggle, and move!

This event is full

The Chain by Adrian McKinty - Once Upon a Crime Mystery Book Club

Thu, Oct 06, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Cedar Lake - Children's Programming Room

Toddlers, 2 and 3 years of age, accompanied by a caregiver will participate in stories, finger plays, and music activities. Activities... more

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

Thu, Oct 06, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Highland - Meeting Room A

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

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

DIY Beaded Keychain (K-6 Grade)

Thu, Oct 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Merrillville - Children's Programming Room

Join us as we read a spooky story and make Jack-O-Lantern beaded key chains.

Teens Preview Purdue Night

Thu, Oct 06, 5:00pm - 7:30pm

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

Preview Purdue invites prospective students and parents in the Lake County area to come hear a formal presentation on Purdue University... more

Preview Purdue invites prospective students and parents in the Lake County area to come hear a formal presentation on Purdue University and the admissions process.

Thu, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room B

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

Canceled

Thu, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Merrillville

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

Crafty Adult: Fall Luminaries - Ages 18 and Up

Thu, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Merrillville - 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, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Munster Branch - Children's Area

Children of all ages and reading levels will have the opportunity to read aloud to a Power Paws therapy dog and their volunteer.... more

Children of all ages and reading levels will have the opportunity to read aloud to a Power Paws therapy dog and their volunteer. Registration of all attendees is required.

Fri, Oct 07, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

Create Halloween or Autumn themed luminaries during this session. One glass jar will be provided--you may bring additional jars of your... more

Create Halloween or Autumn themed luminaries during this session. One glass jar will be provided--you may bring additional jars of your own if you'd like. Registration is required.

Scarecrow Wreaths

Sat, Oct 08, 10:00am - 11:00am

St. John - Large Meeting Room

Join us and make a scarecrow wreath from a straw hat! All materials provided. Space is limited. Registration is required

This event is full

Tween Green Screen

Sat, Oct 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

Tweens, ages 10 to 13, will learn to use the library's green screen. Please register.

International Film: God of the Piano

Sat, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

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

International Film Series. Adults only. Hebrew with English subtitles. 80 Minutes. Registration required.

Star Wars Reads

Sat, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Highland - Children's Programming Room

Invited you are! Enjoy you must! In celebration of Star Wars Reads month, children will have the opportunity to read to a Star Wars... more

Invited you are! Enjoy you must! In celebration of Star Wars Reads month, children will have the opportunity to read to a Star Wars character and enjoy Star Wars themed activities, crafts, and snacks.

Rescheduled

International Film: God of the Piano

Mon, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

New date Monday, October 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

Dyer-Schererville

International Film Series. Adults only. Hebrew with English subtitles. 80 Minutes. Registration required.

Canceled

Mon, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Merrillville

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

Canceled

Mon, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Merrillville

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

Paint'n Time

Tue, Oct 11, 10:00am - 1:00pm

Hobart - Large Meeting Room

Bring your current painting projects/materials for an opportunity to chat and create!

Tue, Oct 11, 10:15am - 10:45am

St. John - Children's Program Room

A 30 minute program for children, ages 4-6 and their caregiver(s). We will read books, sing songs, and take home a craft!

Tue, Oct 11, 10:30am - 10:50am

Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room

Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft, that teach early... more

Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft, that teach early literacy skills.

Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 months

Tue, Oct 11, 10:30am - 10:50am

Munster - Children's Program Room

Toddlers and their caregivers will enjoy storytime with books, rhymes, music, and a craft. All attendees (child & adult) must register.

This event is full

Baby Storytime

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

Hobart - Children's Program Room

Baby storytime is a half hour program which includes songs, stories, and sensory play for babies from Birth to 23 months and their... more

Baby storytime is a half hour program which includes songs, stories, and sensory play for babies from Birth to 23 months and their caregiver.

Storytime: Ages 4-5

Tue, Oct 11, 10:30am - 10:50am

Merrillville - Children's Programming Room

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

Tue, Oct 11, 11:30am - 12:15pm

Cedar Lake - 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.

This event is full

No Time Like the Future by Michael J. Fox - Circle of Readers Book Discussion

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

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room

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

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.

This event is full

Rescheduled

Friends of LCPL Meeting

Tue, Oct 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

New date Tuesday, October 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Merrillville

The Friends of the Library will hold a meeting.

Friends of LCPL Meeting

Tue, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Merrillville - Staff Meeting Room

The Friends of the Library will hold a meeting.

Tue, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room B

Monthly book discussion. NO TIME LIKE THE FUTURE by Michael J. Fox will be discussed.

Haunted History Indiana

Tue, Oct 11, 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room

Do you like spooky stories? Do you wonder how they came to be? Join fellow fans at Lake Station-New Chicago for some history of... more

Do you like spooky stories? Do you wonder how they came to be? Join fellow fans at Lake Station-New Chicago for some history of hauntings in Indiana. You can even share your own.

Teen Alphabet Club - GSA/LGBTQ+ Teens & Allies Support and Discussion Group

Tue, Oct 11, 4:00pm - 4:20pm

Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room

Children 2 & 3 years of age, and their caregivers, are invited to a toddler storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, and songs that... more

Children 2 & 3 years of age, and their caregivers, are invited to a toddler storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, and songs that teach early literacy skills.

Tue, Oct 11, 6:00pm - 7:45pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room B

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