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Photos of teen and adult activities: crochet, books, craft supplies, computer work

Something to Do

While Staying Home

Isolating at home is the responsible thing to do, but no one ever said it was the most fun thing in the world. We're here to make it a little better, because teens and adults need enrichment just as much as kids do.

This page will be updated periodically with new activities!

Virtual Escape Room

Can you make it to the end?

Tests of the Worthy Chapter 1: Trial of Cunning and Insight

Tests of the Worthy Chapter 2: Trial of Strength

 

Video Guides: Crafts & Activities

Check out our playlist of crafts and how-tos (designed specially to be done with materials you probably have at home - no need to run to the craft store). We've included some tutorials on how to use our lesser-known online collections, as well!

Virtual Jigsaw Puzzles

Tip: To make the puzzles more challenging, click the rotate icon when you first open them! Or, click the grid icon to give the puzzle more (or less!) pieces.

 Purple Trees at Merrillville Branch

Sign and books Practice Shelf Care

Gnome on top of a stack of gardening books Gnome Sweet Gnome

Black tote with neon green handles. Books are popping out the top LCPL Bag O' Books

A terrier reading the book Ivan the Terrier Ivan the Terrier

The Reader statue wearing a red mask Mask Up Hoosiers!

A bronze frog sitting cross legged under a rainbow with books on meditation, coping, and being happy Peace, Love, & Books

An open book sitting on a tray in the grass with a vase of purple flowers, a teapot, a cracker and cheese plate, and a mug that says bookmarks are for quitters Bookmarks are for Quitters

Other Things to Do

Printables and other simple crafts and activities to try out!

Indoor Scavenger Hunt

Outdoor Scavenger Hunt

National Library Week BINGO

Teen Reading BINGO

Drawing Prompts

Writing Prompts

Outside To-Do List

Inside To-Do List

No-Sew T-shirt Bag (watch our video tutorial, too!)

Pictionary Prompts

Charades Prompts

Library-Themed Word Search

Book growing a treeGenealogy Corner

Brushing up on your family history? We can help.

Online Genealogy Research Tools

How to Find Genealogy Webinars During Quarantine

Using City Directories for Genealogy (Video) 

Read This!

LCPL staff picks for teens and adults


Want more?

Try our Reader's Advisory Tumblr!

Get your garden growing with one of our gardening books!

Upcoming Events
Virtual Storytime - Mother Goose on the Loose
Wed, Aug 12, 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. bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
Registration is now closed
Virtual Storytime - Middle Grade Book Tasting
Thu, Aug 13, 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 a chapter. All books are... more
Children in mid to upper elementary school grades are invited to tune in weekly to learn about a book and hear a chapter. All books are available on Hoopla or Overdrive. bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
Wild Weather with a Meteorologist!
Thu, Aug 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
Join us virtually as we talk to a meteorologist from the National Weather Service about severe weather in our area! You need Zoom... more
Join us virtually as we talk to a meteorologist from the National Weather Service about severe weather in our area! You need Zoom capability and an email address to attend.
Virtual Storytime - Book Breaks
Fri, Aug 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. bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
Virtual Storytime - Picture Book Storytime
Sat, Aug 15, 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. bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
Virtual Storytime - Book Breaks
Sun, Aug 16, 3:00pm - 3:15pm
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. bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
Teen Advisory Board (TAB) - On Zoom
Mon, Aug 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
St. John Zoom
Join us for our first virtual Teen Advisory Board meeting! Earn volunteer hours while we discuss future teen program ideas for the St.... more
Join us for our first virtual Teen Advisory Board meeting! Earn volunteer hours while we discuss future teen program ideas for the St. John Library. Must register by August 13, 2020. Ages 10-17.
Virtual Storytime - Picture Book Storytime
Tue, Aug 18, 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. bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
This Is How It Always Is by Laurie Frankel - Hobart Virtual Book Chat
Tue, Aug 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hobart Zoom
Our August title is "This Is How It Always Is" by Laurie Frankel. Pick up a copy at the Hobart curbside and join us for a virtual chat!... more
Our August title is "This Is How It Always Is" by Laurie Frankel. Pick up a copy at the Hobart curbside and join us for a virtual chat! Contact us at hobart@lcplin.org for event details.
Virtual Storytime - Mother Goose on the Loose
Wed, Aug 19, 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. bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
Tour Through Time: Exploring History Through Artifacts
Wed, Aug 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
Take a tour of national park artifact collections to see how artifacts tell stories of the human past and learn how we care for... more
Take a tour of national park artifact collections to see how artifacts tell stories of the human past and learn how we care for artifacts! Participants must have Zoom capability and an email address.
Virtual Storytime - Middle Grade Book Tasting
Thu, Aug 20, 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 a chapter. All books are... more
Children in mid to upper elementary school grades are invited to tune in weekly to learn about a book and hear a chapter. All books are available on Hoopla or Overdrive. bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
Virtual Storytime - Book Breaks
Fri, Aug 21, 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. bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
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