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Canceled

English as a Second Language (ESL)

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

Merrillville

Phone: 219-769-3541

Branch manager
Chris

Hours
Mon, Sep 09 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Sep 10 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Sep 11 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Sep 12 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Sep 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 15 12:00PM to 4:00PM

About the branch

The Merrillville branch library encompasses over 114,000 sq ft of electronic and print resources, and visual and musical collections. The library offers free WIFI, public internet computers, rooms for quiet study or small groups, and public meeting rooms. Our vast collections of Lake County history and genealogy sources make the Merrillville branch a popular destination for research by visitors from all around the country.

Merrillville branch has three fantastic floors of informational and recreational materials. The main floor contains our popular collection of new books, large-print material, magazines and newspapers, teen, anime, and an enormous selection of music and DVDs. Our Genealogy Room has numerous resources including microfilm of local newspapers, obituary indexes, and many other historical resources. Our Book Sale room, open during select hours Monday-Saturday, is full of unique finds. 

The Upper Level includes tables for quiet study, a tremendous reference collection, our “Indiana Room” for specialized Hoosier historical research, and our locally known statue “The Reader” by artist Hermann Gurfinkel.

The entire lower level houses our bright and airy Children's Department where children will find fun games, books, music and magazines to fulfill their reading pleasure as well as attend engaging kids’ programs. This is also where our public meeting rooms are located, where our library events and programs are held.

Upcoming events

Sat, Sep 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room
Registration is now closed

Sat, Sep 14, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room B
Registration is now closed

Mon, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room C

Mon, Sep 16, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Programming Room

Mon, Sep 16, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small Group Room #2
This event is full

Mon, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D

Mon, Sep 16, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A

Tue, Sep 17, 10:00am - 6:00pm
Main Lobby

Tue, Sep 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room

Tue, Sep 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Department

Tue, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B

Tue, Sep 17, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A

Wed, Sep 18, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room C

Wed, Sep 18, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A

Thu, Sep 19, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small Group Room #2
This event is full

Thu, Sep 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Programming Room

Thu, Sep 19, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D

Fri, Sep 20, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A,Lake County Public Library Zoom Room

Mon, Sep 23, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room C

Mon, Sep 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small Group Room #2

Mon, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D

Mon, Sep 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A

Tue, Sep 24, 10:30am - 11:30am
Children's Programming Room

Tue, Sep 24, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Small Group Room #3

Tue, Sep 24, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A,Lake County Public Library Zoom Room

Wed, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room C

Wed, Sep 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room

Wed, Sep 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children's Department

Wed, Sep 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children's Programming Room

Wed, Sep 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Staff Meeting Room

Cancelled
Thu, Sep 26, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Thu, Sep 26, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A,Merrillville Zoom Room

Thu, Sep 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Group Room #3
This event is full

Thu, Sep 26, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Board Room

Thu, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D

Thu, Sep 26, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children's Programming Room

Mon, Sep 30, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room C

Mon, Sep 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small Group Room #2

Mon, Sep 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D

Tue, Oct 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room

Tue, Oct 01, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Group Room #3

Tue, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A

Wed, Oct 02, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room C

Wed, Oct 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B

Wed, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B
This event is full

Wed, Oct 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A

Thu, Oct 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small Group Room #2

Thu, Oct 03, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Group Room #3

Thu, Oct 03, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Children's Programming Room

Thu, Oct 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D

Sat, Oct 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B

Mon, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room C

Mon, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small Group Room #2

Mon, Oct 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D

Tue, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:15am
Children's Programming Room

Tue, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Board Room

Tue, Oct 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B

Tue, Oct 08, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Group Room #3

Tue, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B

Wed, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room C

Wed, Oct 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Children's Programming Room

Wed, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B
This event is full

Thu, Oct 10, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Small Group Room #2

Thu, Oct 10, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Small Group Room #3

Thu, Oct 10, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Children's Programming Room

Thu, Oct 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D

Sat, Oct 12, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Children's Programming Room

Sat, Oct 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Parking Lot

Cancelled
Mon, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:30am

Cancelled
Mon, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm