Final exams and projects got you down? Dance out the stress of the school year at the library's silent disco. Bring-Your-Own-Music. Earbuds are available if needed. AGES 12-18. Please Register.
A "silent disco" is a noise-free alternative to a usual music-filled party. Instead of music blasting through large speakers, each attendee brings their own device and headphones (or earbuds), and listens to music from their personal device or transmitted wirelessly. The effect is that, from the outside, it looks like a room full of people dancing to nothing. But for anyone participating-- it's a party pumping your favorite songs!
Attendees must bring their own mobile devices (phones, MP3 players, tablets, etc.) to participate, and should have their own playlist of songs saved or available on said device. While earbuds will be available, attendees are encouraged to have their own headphones or earbuds handy.
Please register. Refreshments will be provided. Ages 12-18.
AGE GROUP: | Teens (12-18) |
TAGS: | General |
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.