The LCPL Foundation sponsors many special events throughout the year. Some are unique, like author visits, while others recur annually, like the Literary Tea. The Foundation is also the primary sponsor for year-round initiatives like Dolly Parton's Imagination Library in LCPL's district. Check back regularly to see what's coming up next!
March 1: I Bear Witness Author Talk & Book Signing
Merrillville Branch: 10 AM - 12 PM
Chicago radio titan and Highland native Dan McNeil talks about his 40-year media career covering sports and the Chicago Bears. His book, I Bear Witness, is your locker room pass to four decades of triumph, travail and tragedy.
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March 8: The Flip Side Author Talk & Book Signing
Highland Branch: 10 AM - 12 PM
Merrillville Branch: 2 PM - 4 PM
Highland author Ken Churilla's book The Flip Side: Where Chicago Rocked talks about Carl and Larry Rosenbaum's record store which became Chicago’s premier concert promoter in the ‘70s and ‘80s.
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with special guest Leslie Goddard, bringing to life the iconic Julia Child
Merrillville Branch | April 12 | 1 PM
Tickets: $40/person.
Our annual literary tea includes a full afternoon tea with dessert catered by The Gourmet Goddess. Join us for an afternoon of good company with a performance by actress and scholar Leslie Goddard as she takes us back in time to bring to life the iconic Julia Child.
Tickets may be purchased at any LCPL location or by calling (219) 769-3541 ext 316. Cash or check only. Make checks payable to LCPL Foundation.
Seating is limited! Tickets must be purchased by April 1.
November 7: Annual Fall Fundraiser: An Evening of Jazz and Wine
We enjoyed a night of jazz music by The Jeff Brown Trio and a presentation by Jeff Brown, with wine tastings from Four Corners Winery and light hors d'oeuvres.
22nd Annual Literary Tea: April 13, 2024
Our annual tea featured special guest Lynn Rymarz, who brought to life the legendary Carol Channing!
2024 Read-a-Thon
Kids read and tracked their pages to raise money for their schools and the library!
May 10: 2023 Read-a-Thon Awards Breakfast
Our top Read-a-Thon readers enjoyed a congratulatory breakfast to celebrate their achievement!
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