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Glue, scissors, books, and a ruler

Kids at the Library

Lake County Public Library has plenty of fun and educational things for kids to do! Check out these amazing programs:

1000 Books Before Kindergarten: Read books with your child and earn prizes!

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library: A free book every month for kids under age 5!

Library Events and Classes: Bring your child to a fun event at a branch near you!

Pre-Reading Skills: Easy ways to help your child build the skills they'll need to read on their own!

Upcoming Events
Thursday Threaders
Thu, Dec 26, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Like to cross-stitch, knit, crochet, or do any other craft? Every Thursday, bring and work on your own project while enjoying the... more
Like to cross-stitch, knit, crochet, or do any other craft? Every Thursday, bring and work on your own project while enjoying the company of others.
Teen Anime Club
Thu, Dec 26, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Teens are invited to watch My Hero Academia from the beginning. We'll also have art supplies along with a craft on hand if you get... more
Teens are invited to watch My Hero Academia from the beginning. We'll also have art supplies along with a craft on hand if you get creative. Snacks will be provided.
Baby Play Date
Fri, Dec 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hobart - Children's Program Room
Babies (ages birth to 23 months) and their caregivers can join us for an hour of play. Baby safe toys will be provided. Light... more
Babies (ages birth to 23 months) and their caregivers can join us for an hour of play. Baby safe toys will be provided. Light refreshments for caregivers.
Mahjong Open Play: Ages 18 & Over
Fri, Dec 27, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Come and play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong at the library. This is an open play session, there is no instructor but other players... more
Come and play the ancient Chinese game of Mahjong at the library. This is an open play session, there is no instructor but other players may share tips/directions. Please register. Ages 18 & over.
Comfort Reading With a Dog - LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs
Fri, Dec 27, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hobart - Children's Area
Meet and read to a local LCC K-9 comfort dog and its handler. LCC K-9 comfort dogs show kindness and calm to people throughout the... more
Meet and read to a local LCC K-9 comfort dog and its handler. LCC K-9 comfort dogs show kindness and calm to people throughout the community and beyond, making them excellent listeners.
Kids Chess Open Play: Ages 6-18
Sat, Dec 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Children are welcome to come and play chess in our meeting room! Chess boards will be provided if you don't have one!
Bingo at the Library!
Sat, Dec 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Join us at the library to play Bingo! All ages are welcome to play. Winners will be able to choose from a variety of small prizes.
Teen Movie: Inside Out 2
Mon, Dec 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Teens & Tweens (ages 10 to 18) are invited to see a screening of Inside Out 2. As Riley becomes a teenager, she has to make room for new... more
Teens & Tweens (ages 10 to 18) are invited to see a screening of Inside Out 2. As Riley becomes a teenager, she has to make room for new emotions. Runtime: 100 minutes; rated PG. Snacks provided.
This event is full
Board Meeting
Mon, Dec 30, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Merrillville - Board Room
Meeting of the Lake County Public Library Board of Trustees
Teen Advisory Board
Mon, Dec 30, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
The Library is YOUR library. Help your local library create programs and initiatives that help and interest you. We'll brainstorm and... more
The Library is YOUR library. Help your local library create programs and initiatives that help and interest you. We'll brainstorm and discuss ways to improve teen programs.
Whodunit? Adult Mystery Club
Mon, Dec 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hobart - Large Meeting Room
Join us for this new monthly club as we solve murder mysteries, escape rooms, ponder puzzles, play games, and otherwise ask "Whodunit?".... more
Join us for this new monthly club as we solve murder mysteries, escape rooms, ponder puzzles, play games, and otherwise ask "Whodunit?". This month we will solve the "Murder in the Laboratory"!
Family Noon Year's Eve
Tue, Dec 31, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Join us for an early New Year's Eve Celebration! We'll make a party hat, do the limbo, and gather to bring in the Noon Year together.
Coffee & Coloring
Tue, Dec 31, 11:00am - 12:30pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Relax via this coloring for adults open session. Enjoy a warm cup of coffee or tea while getting creative with no pressure for... more
Relax via this coloring for adults open session. Enjoy a warm cup of coffee or tea while getting creative with no pressure for perfection. Coloring materials provided.
Noon Year's Eve: Ages Birth to 6 Years Old
Tue, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
Join us for a special storytime, for our friends who can't always make it to midnight, featuring songs, rhymes, and crafts.
This event is full
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth-23 Months
Thu, Jan 02, 10:15am - 10:45am
St. John - Large Meeting Room
This half hour lap-sit program uses songs and rhymes to foster language development.
Crafters Gathering
Thu, Jan 02, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Bring any low-mess craft (e.g., knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, coloring, origami, jewelry-making) and enjoy meeting and sharing ideas... more
Bring any low-mess craft (e.g., knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, coloring, origami, jewelry-making) and enjoy meeting and sharing ideas with other crafters during this program.  
Storytime: Ages 4-6
Thu, Jan 02, 10:30am - 11:15am
Highland - Children's Programming Room
Join us for this storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, music, and a take home craft that promote pre-reading skills for kids 4-6.
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Thu, Jan 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room
For this storytime babies and toddlers will participate in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music activities designed to... more
For this storytime babies and toddlers will participate in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music activities designed to enhance important pre-literacy skills.
Thursday Threaders
Thu, Jan 02, 10:30am - 12:30pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Like to cross-stitch, knit, crochet, or do any other craft? Every Thursday, bring and work on your own project while enjoying the... more
Like to cross-stitch, knit, crochet, or do any other craft? Every Thursday, bring and work on your own project while enjoying the company of others.
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Thu, Jan 02, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hobart - Children's Program Room
This is a storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft, that promote... more
This is a storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft, that promote early literacy skills. Please register all attending.
Homeschool Hangout
Thu, Jan 02, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
Elementary aged homeschool students are invited to join us for a unique art or STEM project each month.
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth-23 Months
Thu, Jan 02, 11:15am - 12:00pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
This half hour lap-sit program uses songs and rhymes to foster language development.
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Thu, Jan 02, 11:30am - 12:15pm
Cedar Lake - Children's Programming Room
Toddlers ages 2 and 3, accompanied by a caregiver, will participate in stories, finger plays, and music activities. Activities will help... more
Toddlers ages 2 and 3, accompanied by a caregiver, will participate in stories, finger plays, and music activities. Activities will help to develop important pre-literacy skills.
Zero Days by Ruth Ware - Once Upon a Crime Mystery Book Club
Thu, Jan 02, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
Join the discussion of Zero Days by Ruth Ware, which is our Once Upon a Crime Mystery Book Club selection for January. Pick up a copy at... more
Join the discussion of Zero Days by Ruth Ware, which is our Once Upon a Crime Mystery Book Club selection for January. Pick up a copy at the Highland Branch.
Family Game Day! - Board Games and Giant Games
Thu, Jan 02, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Highland - Children's Programming Room
Families may join us to play board games and giant games! Please register all planning to attend.
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Thu, Jan 02, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Merrillville - Small Group Room #3
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your... more
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
Power Paws for Kids
Thu, Jan 02, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Munster Branch Library - Children's Area
In this program, children will have the opportunity to read aloud to a Power Paws therapy dog and their volunteer.
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