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Cedar Lake

Branch manager
Jon
Address
10010 W. 133rd Ave.
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
Tel: 219-374-7121

Hours

Mon, Apr 19 Closed
Tue, Apr 20 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 21 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Apr 22 11:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Apr 23 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 24 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 25 Closed
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Upcoming Events
Virtual Storytime - Middle Grade Book Tasting
Thu, Apr 22, 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 books are available on Hoopla or Overdrive.
Annie Freeman's Fabulous Traveling Funeral by Kris Radish - Virtual Book Discussion
Thu, Apr 22, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Munster Branch - Zoom - Zoom
Join us for a virtual discussion using Zoom. Copies of the book are available at the Munster Branch.
Redwoods, Climate Change, and Fire Ecology!
Thu, Apr 22, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Merrillville - Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
Explore the giants of the redwood forest and find out how they are equipped to thrive among calamity! Email address required to register!
Virtual Storytime - Book Breaks
Fri, Apr 23, 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 picture book, read in its entirety.
Virtual Storytime - Picture Book Storytime
Sat, Apr 24, 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 and songs to foster pre-literacy skills.
Virtual Storytime - Book Breaks
Sun, Apr 25, 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 picture book, read in its entirety.
Wonderful Wetlands
Mon, Apr 26, 11:00am - 11:45am
Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
Dip into the wetlands live and look for creatures to determine how healthy our wetlands are! Email address required to register!
Mr. Dickens and His Carol by Samantha Silva - Book Buddies Virtual Book Discussion
Mon, Apr 26, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Griffith-Calumet Zoom Room
April features: "Mr. Dickens and His Carol" by Samantha Silva. Pick up a copy at the Griffith curbside and join us for a virtual chat! Contact us at griffith@lcplin.org for event details.
Virtual Storytime - Picture Book Storytime
Tue, Apr 27, 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 and songs to foster pre-literacy skills.
Friends Meeting
Tue, Apr 27, 1:00pm - 2:25pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
The Friends of the Library will hold their annual meeting.
Born a Crime by Trevor Noah - Virtual Between the Lines Book Club
Tue, Apr 27, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Zoom
The Between the Lines Book Club reads "Born a Crime" by Trevor Noah. Books for this Zoom discussion can be picked up at Dyer-Schererville a month prior to the event.
Virtual Storytime - Mother Goose on the Loose
Wed, Apr 28, 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 child development and pre-literacy skills.
Virtual Power Paws
Wed, Apr 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
Join us for a special visit with Missy, a certified therapy dog. Email address required to register!
The Original Colonies That Made Us: MASS & CT
Wed, Apr 28, 11:00am - 12:15pm
Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
Who were the Puritans and Pilgrims who settled the Plymouth, Massachusetts Bay, and Connecticut colonies of the 1600's?
Teen Virtual Craft & Chat - Blackout Poetry
Wed, Apr 28, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago Library - Zoom
Join us virtually for our teen craft program! This month we will be making Blackout Poetry for National Poetry Month. Supplies are limited to 10 participants. Must register by April 21. Ages 12-18.
Registration is now closed
Virtual Storytime - Middle Grade Book Tasting
Thu, Apr 29, 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 books are available on Hoopla or Overdrive.
Sea Turtles of Cape Canaveral!
Thu, Apr 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Merrillville - Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
Join us as we visit Cape Canaveral National Seashore to visit with their nesting sea turtle population! Email address required to register!
Virtual Storytime - Book Breaks
Fri, Apr 30, 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 picture book, read in its entirety. bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
Virtual Storytime - Picture Book Storytime
Sat, May 01, 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 and songs to foster pre-literacy skills.
Virtual Storytime - Book Breaks
Sun, May 02, 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 picture book, read in its entirety. bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
All Ability Craft Bag to Go - Scratch Art Bookmarks & Shrinky Dinks
Mon, May 03, 12:00pm - 6:00pm
Griffith Branch - Curbside or Inside
All Ability projects are designed for adults with special needs but open to all. Registration is Required. Supplies are limited!
Hawaiian Islands: Born of Fire!
Mon, May 03, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Merrillville - Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
Join us as we visit with a ranger from Haleakalā National Park to learn about the unique geology that has created the Hawaiian Islands! Email address required to register!
Teen Virtual Craft & Chat - May (Paper) Flowers
Mon, May 03, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
Join us virtually for our teen craft program! This month we will be making paper flowers using origami and quilling. Supplies are limited to 10 participants. Must register by April 26. Ages 12-18.
Virtual ESL
Mon, May 03, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Merrillville Branch Library Zoom Room
English Classes are for participants who are learning English as a second language. Virtual class is for intermediate level students. Classes are free.
Virtual Storytime - Picture Book Storytime
Tue, May 04, 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 and songs to foster pre-literacy skills.
Beluga Whale Journeys!
Tue, May 04, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
Learn more about the St. Lawrence beluga whale, an endangered species, their long journeys, and how they can be protected. Email address required to register!
Virtual Storytime - Mother Goose on the Loose
Wed, May 05, 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 child development and pre-literacy skills.
Teen Virtual Trivia Night
Wed, May 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
Join us for a night of virtual trivia! This game will feature general trivia questions. Test your knowledge and win a prize! Ages 11 - 17. Registration is required for this virtual event. 
Virtual ESL
Wed, May 05, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Merrillville Branch Library - Zoom
English Classes are for participants who are learning English as a second language. Virtual class is for intermediate level students. Classes are free.
Virtual Storytime - Middle Grade Book Tasting
Thu, May 06, 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 books are available on Hoopla or Overdrive.
Salt Marsh Secrets!
Thu, May 06, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
Journey with us to Tijuana Estuary Natural Preserve as we explore a salt marsh live and find out what (and who) lives there! Email address required to register!
Virtual Storytime - Book Breaks
Fri, May 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 picture book, read in its entirety. bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
Virtual Storytime - Picture Book Storytime
Sat, May 08, 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 and songs to foster pre-literacy skills.
Virtual Storytime - Book Breaks
Sun, May 09, 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 picture book, read in its entirety. bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
A Fort Through Time!
Mon, May 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
How did one 1800s fort stay so well-preserved, and why does it still echo through Californian history? Find out in this live tour! Email address required to register!
The House on Tradd St by Karen White - Virtual Mystery Loves Company Book Chat
Mon, May 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Griffith-Calumet Zoom Room
May features: "The House on Tradd St" by Karen White. 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, May 10, 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 welcome. REGISTRATION REQUIRED FOR ZOOM LOG-IN LINK.
Virtual ESL
Mon, May 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Merrillville Branch Library Zoom Room
English Classes are for participants who are learning English as a second language. Virtual class is for intermediate level students. Classes are free.
Virtual Storytime - Picture Book Storytime
Tue, May 11, 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 and songs to foster pre-literacy skills.
Virtual Storytime - Mother Goose on the Loose
Wed, May 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 child development and pre-literacy skills.
Teen Virtual Gaming: Among Us
Wed, May 12, 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 little sus. Ages 11 - 17.
Virtual ESL
Wed, May 12, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Merrillville Branch Library - Zoom
English Classes are for participants who are learning English as a second language. Virtual class is for intermediate level students. Classes are free.
Virtual Storytime - Middle Grade Book Tasting
Thu, May 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 the first chapter. All books are available on Hoopla or Overdrive.
Flat Stanley Discovers Pioneer Living!
Thu, May 13, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
Travel back in time with Flat Stanley to experience life in 1850's pioneer California. Email address required to register!
Virtual Storytime - Book Breaks
Fri, May 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 picture book, read in its entirety. bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
Virtual Storytime - Picture Book Storytime
Sat, May 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 and songs to foster pre-literacy skills.
Virtual Storytime - Book Breaks
Sun, May 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 picture book, read in its entirety. bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
Virtual ESL
Mon, May 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Merrillville Branch Library Zoom Room
English Classes are for participants who are learning English as a second language. Virtual class is for intermediate level students. Classes are free.
The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott - Hobart Virtual Book Chat
Tue, May 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hobart Branch - Zoom Room
Our May 2021 title is The Secrets We Kept by Lara Prescott. 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 - Picture Book Storytime
Tue, May 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 and songs to foster pre-literacy skills.
The Journey of Lewis and Clark!
Tue, May 18, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Merrillville - Lake County Public Library Zoom Room
Join the Gateway Arch National Park to explore the cultures, landscapes, and animals encountered by the Lewis and Clark on their journey to map the West. Email address required to register!
Teen Virtual Gaming - Among Us
Tue, May 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
St. John branch - Zoom Room
Teens are invited to play the popular game of deception, Among Us. We will work together to find the impostor. Is it your friend? Could it be you? You appear to be a little sus. Ages 11 - 17
Virtual Storytime - Mother Goose on the Loose
Wed, May 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 child development and pre-literacy skills.
Teen Virtual Book Club - Sadie by Courtney Summers
Wed, May 19, 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 "Sadie" by Courtney Summers. Registration is required. Ages 12-17
Virtual ESL
Wed, May 19, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Merrillville Branch Library - Zoom
English Classes are for participants who are learning English as a second language. Virtual class is for intermediate level students. Classes are free.
Virtual Storytime - Middle Grade Book Tasting
Thu, May 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 the first chapter. All books are available on Hoopla or Overdrive.
Virtual Storytime - Book Breaks
Fri, May 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 picture book, read in its entirety. bit.ly/LCPLstorytime
Virtual Storytime - Picture Book Storytime
Sat, May 22, 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 and songs to foster pre-literacy skills.
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Walk-in hours are here! No appointment needed!

Curbside pickup is also still available.

Our events are now virtual and happening via Zoom. Check out the calendar to sign up!