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The full book sale room is located at Merrillville branch

Book Sale Room

The Book Sale Room is located at the Merrillville branch and contains not only books, but movies and music as well! You never know what you might find if you look through our shelves.

Book Sale Room Hours

Mon - Tue - Thur	11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday	9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday & Sunday	CLOSED

Book Sales at the Branches

Look for the neon orange book sale rack sign! Our other branches do not have book sale rooms, but many of them have book sale racks instead! Look for the bright orange sign.

Prices:

Adult Hardbacks: $1.00
Adult Oversize Paperbacks: $0.75
Adult Market Paperbacks: $0.25
Juvenile Hardbacks: $0.50
Juvenile Paperbacks: $0.25
CDs: $1.00
DVDs: $1.00
VHS: $0.50
Magazines: $0.25
Cassettes: $0.25
Puzzles: $0.25

Upcoming Events

Virtual Storytime - Picture Book Storytime

Sat, Jan 16, 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, Jan 17, 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.

Talk to a Lawyer Day

Mon, Jan 18, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Merrillville

In honor of MLK Day, get free legal advice from NWI lawyers. Reserve your spot via email, or get in a waiting room to have a brief, free... more

In honor of MLK Day, get free legal advice from NWI lawyers. Reserve your spot via email, or get in a waiting room to have a brief, free chat with a volunteer lawyer.

Virtual Storytime - Book Break: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

Mon, Jan 18, 10:30am - 10:45am

Lake County Public Library YouTube Page - bit.ly/LCPLstorytime

Children in elementary grades are invited to join us for a special MLK-themed book break.

Conscious Conversations: The Underground Railroad - via Zoom

Mon, Jan 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Zoom

The Legacy Foundation's newest community conversation series begins with a discussion of Colson Whiteheads's The Underground Railroad. ... more

The Legacy Foundation's newest community conversation series begins with a discussion of Colson Whiteheads's The Underground Railroad. The Griffith-Calumet Twp branch will host a discussion via Zoom.

Virtual ESL Classes

Mon, Jan 18, 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, Jan 19, 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.

Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance - Hobart Virtual Book Chat

Tue, Jan 19, 10:30am - 11:30am

Hobart Branch - Zoom

Our January 2021 title is Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance. Pick up a copy at the Hobart curbside and join us for a virtual chat! Contact... more

Our January 2021 title is Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance. Pick up a copy at the Hobart curbside and join us for a virtual chat! Contact us at hobart@lcplin.org for event details.

Explore Hearst Castle!

Tue, Jan 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Merrillville

Join rangers as they explore the Hearst Castle live and talk about William Randolph Hearst's vast collection of world art. You'll need... more

Join rangers as they explore the Hearst Castle live and talk about William Randolph Hearst's vast collection of world art. You'll need an email address to register.

Virtual Storytime - Mother Goose on the Loose

Wed, Jan 20, 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.

Rescheduled

Carnivorous Plants!

Wed, Jan 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

New date Tuesday, January 12, 2:30pm - 3:00pm

Lake County Public Library Zoom Room

Journey into the secret world of carnivorous plants with Longwood Gardens! You will need an email address to sign up.

Rescheduled

Explore Hearst Castle!

Wed, Jan 20, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

New date Tuesday, January 19, 12:00pm - 1:00pm

Lake County Public Library Zoom Room

Join rangers as they explore the Hearst Castle live and talk about William Randolph Hearst's vast collection of world art. You'll need... more

Join rangers as they explore the Hearst Castle live and talk about William Randolph Hearst's vast collection of world art. You'll need an email address to register.

Teen Virtual Book Club - Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda

Wed, Jan 20, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Lake County Public Library Zoom Room

Join us for our virtual teen book club! This month we will be reading and discussing "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky... more

Join us for our virtual teen book club! This month we will be reading and discussing "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" by Becky Albertalli. Registration is required. Ages 12-18

Virtual ESL Classes

Wed, Jan 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

LCPL Zoom Meeting - 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, Jan 21, 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.

Virtual Storytime - Book Breaks

Fri, Jan 22, 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.

Virtual Storytime - Picture Book Storytime

Sat, Jan 23, 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, Jan 24, 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.

The Friend by Sigrid Nunez - Book Buddies Virtual Book Discussion

Mon, Jan 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Griffith-Calumet twp Library - Zoom

Our January title is "The Friend" by Sigrid Nunez. Pick up a copy at the Griffith curbside and join us for a virtual chat! Email... more

Our January title is "The Friend" by Sigrid Nunez. Pick up a copy at the Griffith curbside and join us for a virtual chat! Email required. Contact us at griffith@lcplin.org for event details.

Virtual ESL Classes

Mon, Jan 25, 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.

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