Come to the library and let the story lead you on an adventure. Children and their parents will follow each page of the story on a walk... more
Come to the library and let the story lead you on an adventure. Children and their parents will follow each page of the story on a walk around the library. Available all month long!
Bring your current projects (knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, etc.) for an opportunity to chat and create! Other attendees... more
Bring your current projects (knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, etc.) for an opportunity to chat and create! Other attendees would be happy to instruct on crochet as needed.
Do you like puzzles? Looking for a fun way to pass the time? Try a Samurai Sudoku today! It's just like Sudoku, but with five puzzles in... more
Do you like puzzles? Looking for a fun way to pass the time? Try a Samurai Sudoku today! It's just like Sudoku, but with five puzzles in one!
Available all week long while supplies last!
Toddlers and their adult caregivers will enjoy a storytime with books, rhymes, music, and a take-home craft. Anyone present in the room... more
Toddlers and their adult caregivers will enjoy a storytime with books, rhymes, music, and a take-home craft. Anyone present in the room must register individually.
Storytime via Zoom featuring stories, fingerplays, other activities and a craft (available for pick up) that support important... more
Storytime via Zoom featuring stories, fingerplays, other activities and a craft (available for pick up) that support important pre-reading skills for kids 2-6. Email address required.
Travel with us to historic sites in the United States including the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum and the Great Salt Lake Shorelands... more
Travel with us to historic sites in the United States including the Great Lakes Shipwreck Museum and the Great Salt Lake Shorelands Preserve.
Refreshments will be served. Please Register.
Babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregiver, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music,... more
Babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregiver, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.
Rhymes, books, music, and movement, designed to help with early literacy skills, for young children birth - 23 mos with an adult... more
Rhymes, books, music, and movement, designed to help with early literacy skills, for young children birth - 23 mos with an adult caregiver. Please register each baby, child, teen & adult attending.
Stop by to learn about all the services offered by Indiana's Office of the Attorney General such as identifying and handling unclaimed... more
Stop by to learn about all the services offered by Indiana's Office of the Attorney General such as identifying and handling unclaimed property, consumer protection, and how to avoid scams.
Rhymes, books, music, and movement, designed to help with early literacy skills, for young children birth - 23 mos with an adult... more
Rhymes, books, music, and movement, designed to help with early literacy skills, for young children birth - 23 mos with an adult caregiver. This is a repeat of the 11:30 class. Please register.
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.
Start Month 2 of Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program with more water themed trivia. Another 4 rounds with forms and power... more
Start Month 2 of Oceans of Possibilities Summer Reading Program with more water themed trivia. Another 4 rounds with forms and power point to play along. Play in groups or on your own!
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room,Meeting Room A
Kids ages 6 months and up will enjoy interacting with blocks at various play stations. Playing helps children learn language, literacy,... more
Kids ages 6 months and up will enjoy interacting with blocks at various play stations. Playing helps children learn language, literacy, social, and other skills.
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.
Through H2O experiments and hands-on activities, children will learn more about water! Wear old clothes. Registration is required.... more
Through H2O experiments and hands-on activities, children will learn more about water! Wear old clothes. Registration is required. Registration opens May 29th.
Join the discussion of All the Devils are Here, which is our Once Upon a Crime Mystery Book Club selection for July. Pick up a copy at... more
Join the discussion of All the Devils are Here, which is our Once Upon a Crime Mystery Book Club selection for July. Pick up a copy at the Highland Branch.
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.
Dive into Oceans, a spectacular story about remarkable creatures under the sea. Join us as we take a trip below the water's surface and... more
Dive into Oceans, a spectacular story about remarkable creatures under the sea. Join us as we take a trip below the water's surface and enjoy a snack. Registration required.
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.
Friendship grows between a sea monster disguised as a human and a human being. Enjoy a movie at the library! Children must be attend... more
Friendship grows between a sea monster disguised as a human and a human being. Enjoy a movie at the library! Children must be attend with an adult.
Rated PG; 101 minutes.
Registration required.
Join us for a showing of Spider-Man: into the Spider-Verse! Popcorn and Lemonade will be provided. Must register! Ages 12-17 Rated PG.... more
Join us for a showing of Spider-Man: into the Spider-Verse! Popcorn and Lemonade will be provided. Must register! Ages 12-17 Rated PG. Runtime: 1 hour and 57 minutes.
Our app now offers curbside pickup! You'll see this option when you have holds ready for pickup. Use it to let us know you're on your way and tap "I'm Here!" when you arrive for quick service without the phone call.
