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Visit the Library

Walk-in hours are available at all locations! You do not need to make an appointment or call before you come.

Curbside pickup is also still available at all branches!

Building Access Hours:

Note: Hours are subject to change based on staff availability.

Lake Station-New Chicago Branch closed until further notice for smoke remediation

Cedar Lake

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Mon, Jul 28 12:30PM to 8:30PM
Tue, Jul 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 12:30PM to 8:30PM
Thu, Jul 31 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 Closed

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

Lake Station-New Chicago Branch closed until further notice for smoke remediation

Dyer-Schererville

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Mon, Jul 28 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Jul 29 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Jul 30 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Jul 31 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Aug 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 Closed

Branch manager
Beth
Address
1001 W. Lincoln Hwy.
Schererville, IN 46375
Tel: 219-322-4731

Lake Station-New Chicago Branch closed until further notice for smoke remediation

Griffith-Calumet Twp

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Mon, Jul 28 12:30PM to 8:30PM
Tue, Jul 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 12:30PM to 8:30PM
Thu, Jul 31 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 Closed

Branch manager
Jane
Address
1215 E. 45th Ave.
Griffith, IN 46319
Tel: 219-838-2825

Lake Station-New Chicago Branch closed until further notice for smoke remediation

Highland

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Mon, Jul 28 12:30PM to 8:30PM
Tue, Jul 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 12:30PM to 8:30PM
Thu, Jul 31 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 Closed

Branch manager
Heather
Address
2841 Jewett St
Highland, IN 46322
Tel: 219-838-2394

Lake Station-New Chicago Branch closed until further notice for smoke remediation

Hobart

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Mon, Jul 28 12:30PM to 8:30PM
Tue, Jul 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 12:30PM to 8:30PM
Thu, Jul 31 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 Closed

Branch manager
Jo
Address
100 N. Main St.
Hobart, IN 46342
Tel: 219-942-2243

Lake Station-New Chicago Branch closed until further notice for smoke remediation

Lake Station-New Chicago

Today's hours

Closed

Mon, Jul 28 Closed
(smoke remediation)
Tue, Jul 29 Closed
(smoke remediation)
Wed, Jul 30 Closed
(smoke remediation)
Thu, Jul 31 Closed
(smoke remediation)
Fri, Aug 01 Closed
(smoke remediation)
Sat, Aug 02 Closed
(smoke remediation)
Sun, Aug 03 Closed
(smoke remediation)

Branch manager
Kate
Address
2007 Central Ave.
Lake Station, IN 46405
Tel: 219-962-2409

Lake Station-New Chicago Branch closed until further notice for smoke remediation

Merrillville

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Mon, Jul 28 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Jul 29 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Jul 30 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Jul 31 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Aug 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 12:00PM to 4:00PM

Branch manager
Chris
Address
1919 W. 81st Ave.
Merrillville, IN 46410
Tel: 219-769-3541

Lake Station-New Chicago Branch closed until further notice for smoke remediation

Munster

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Mon, Jul 28 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Jul 29 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Jul 30 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Thu, Jul 31 10:00AM to 8:30PM
Fri, Aug 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 Closed

Branch manager
Michael
Address
8701 Calumet Ave.
Munster, IN 46321
Tel: 219-836-8450

Lake Station-New Chicago Branch closed until further notice for smoke remediation

St. John

Today's hours

We're open 9:00AM to 5:00PM

Mon, Jul 28 12:30PM to 8:30PM
Tue, Jul 29 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Jul 30 12:30PM to 8:30PM
Thu, Jul 31 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Aug 01 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 03 Closed

Branch manager
Holly
Address
9450 Wicker Ave.
St. John, IN 46373
Tel: 219-365-5379

Upcoming Events
Mon, Aug 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Merrillville - Small Group Room #2
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.
This event is full

Mon, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 3:45pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
Come and enjoy this afternoon movie with us! Popcorn and snacks will be served. Seating is limited. Registration is required.

Mon, Aug 04, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Here is an original film about multiple families and a special place they inhabit. The story travels through generations, capturing the... more
Here is an original film about multiple families and a special place they inhabit. The story travels through generations, capturing the most relatable of human experiences.

Mon, Aug 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Merrillville Branch - Upper Level
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.

Mon, Aug 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Steel yourself for the rest of the week with Monday Night Adult D&D! We'll be following 5e rules and will be running the Out of the... more
Steel yourself for the rest of the week with Monday Night Adult D&D! We'll be following 5e rules and will be running the Out of the Abyss campaign. Beginners and experienced players welcome!
This event is full

Tue, Aug 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
St. John - Children's Program Room
Join us for this month's travel film about Athens. Light refreshments will be served. Please register.

Tue, Aug 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
LCPL Virtual Branch - Public Virtual Mtg Rm 1
Join other readers for a livestream conversation with Jay Falk about The Bird Book.

Tue, Aug 05, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Age-appropriate, research-based safety lessons. Questions? Call Fair Haven's Jennifer Potter at (219) 961-4357. All adults attending... more
Age-appropriate, research-based safety lessons. Questions? Call Fair Haven's Jennifer Potter at (219) 961-4357. All adults attending must be accompanied by a child. All children must be with an adult.

Tue, Aug 05, 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.

Rescheduled
Tue, Aug 05, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
New date Tuesday, August 19, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Munster
Come in to the Library and enjoy some crafting!

Cancelled
Tue, Aug 05, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Merrillville
Come in to the Library and enjoy some crafting!

Tue, Aug 05, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
Join Coates Inc. for a free interactive series of college & career workshops designed to help high school students prepare for life... more
Join Coates Inc. for a free interactive series of college & career workshops designed to help high school students prepare for life after graduation. High school-aged teens (ages 14-18) are welcome.

Wed, Aug 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Bring your current craft project and join in the conversation! Please register.

Wed, Aug 06, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
Join us at the library for a fun and creative workshop focused on the art of flash fiction!

Wed, Aug 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Merrillville Branch - Upper Level
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.

Wed, Aug 06, 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Cedar Lake Library - Public Tables
Join us and work on your crafts at the library! Bring yarn and a size H crochet hook or size 7 knitting needles and cotton yarn - or... more
Join us and work on your crafts at the library! Bring yarn and a size H crochet hook or size 7 knitting needles and cotton yarn - or bring along a project you're already working on! 

Cancelled
Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lake Station-New Chicago
Come to the library to use our LEGO® blocks to build what you want.

Cancelled
Wed, Aug 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Merrillville
Why should the kids get to have all the fun? Join us the 1st Wednesday of each month for adult Dungeons & Dragons and experience the... more
Why should the kids get to have all the fun? Join us the 1st Wednesday of each month for adult Dungeons & Dragons and experience the adventure! Seats are limited, so registration is required.

Thu, Aug 07, 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.

Thu, Aug 07, 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.  

Thu, Aug 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Merrillville - Small Group Room #2
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.

Thu, Aug 07, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
Join the discussion of Better the Blood, which is our Once Upon a Crime Mystery Book Club selection for August. Pick up a copy at the... more
Join the discussion of Better the Blood, which is our Once Upon a Crime Mystery Book Club selection for August. Pick up a copy at the Highland Branch.

Thu, Aug 07, 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.
This event is full

Thu, Aug 07, 4:00pm - 7:00pm
New venue Merrillville - Meeting Room A
The Friends Pre-Sale is from 4-7pm. You can pay to become a Friends Member at the door. Thousands of books, dvds, and cds are available... more
The Friends Pre-Sale is from 4-7pm. You can pay to become a Friends Member at the door. Thousands of books, dvds, and cds are available at fantastic prices!

Thu, Aug 07, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Join us on a family friendly, Dungeons and Dragons, campaign for preteens. We'll be referencing Heroes of Sol'an, 5th edition, for this... more
Join us on a family friendly, Dungeons and Dragons, campaign for preteens. We'll be referencing Heroes of Sol'an, 5th edition, for this adventure. New players are welcome.

Thu, Aug 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
Join Coates Inc. for a free interactive series of college & career workshops designed to help high school students prepare for life... more
Join Coates Inc. for a free interactive series of college & career workshops designed to help high school students prepare for life after graduation. High school-aged teens (ages 14-18) are welcome.

Thu, Aug 07, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Join us for our Thursday evening group of Adult Dungeons and Dragons! In this group, we'll work our way through the Curse of Strahd module.
This event is full

Fri, Aug 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Join an open play Mahjong session; there is no instructor but other players may share tips/directions. Please bring a game set if you... more
Join an open play Mahjong session; there is no instructor but other players may share tips/directions. Please bring a game set if you have one! On-hand gaming supplies are limited. Ages 18 & over.
This event is full

Fri, Aug 08, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
The Friends Book Sale is open to anyone interested in browsing through thousands of books, dvds, and cds-- all at fantastic prices!

Sat, Aug 09, 9:00am - 9:30am
Woodland Park - 1215 E 45th Ave
Young children and their families are invited to join us at Woodland Park for a storytime with books, songs, rhymes, and a guided tour... more
Young children and their families are invited to join us at Woodland Park for a storytime with books, songs, rhymes, and a guided tour through the on-site Story Walk. 

Sat, Aug 09, 9:30am - 4:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
The Friends Book Sale is open to anyone interested in browsing through thousands of books, dvds, and cds-- all at fantastic prices!

Sat, Aug 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
Interested in any of the needle arts including knit, crochet, cross-stitch, and more? Join us for an opportunity to chat and create.... more
Interested in any of the needle arts including knit, crochet, cross-stitch, and more? Join us for an opportunity to chat and create. Please bring your own projects.

Sat, Aug 09, 11:00am - 2:00pm
Highland - Children's Programming Room,Meeting Room A
Join the Highland Arts Council for an exciting experience filled with fun and engaging games during the Highland Arts Walk Workshops!

Mon, Aug 11, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Merrillville - Small Group Room #2
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.

Mon, Aug 11, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
A homicide detective is called to help the family of a former murdered partner. He encounters a tangled web of family secrets in which a... more
A homicide detective is called to help the family of a former murdered partner. He encounters a tangled web of family secrets in which a killer with nothing to lose is waiting to take another life.

Mon, Aug 11, 3:30pm - 6:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
The leftover books from the Friends Fall Book Sale will be available for nonprofit organizations and teachers to pick up from 3:30 - 6pm.

Mon, Aug 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Merrillville Branch - Upper Level
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.

Mon, Aug 11, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Hobart - Large Meeting Room
Join us as we use sea glass and stones to create a piece of art you can frame. Please register; supplies are limited.

Mon, Aug 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
Inviting teens, ages 12 - 18, to LEGO® and Board Game Night. Stop in to build your own LEGO® creation or pick a board game to play... more
Inviting teens, ages 12 - 18, to LEGO® and Board Game Night. Stop in to build your own LEGO® creation or pick a board game to play instead. Snacks will be provided. Registration required.

Tue, Aug 12, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Hobart - Programming Room
Join us and bring your current painting projects/materials for an opportunity to chat and create!

Tue, Aug 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Merrillville
The Friends of LCPL will host their bi-monthly meeting.

Tue, Aug 12, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
Circle of Readers will be discussing Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone by Benjamin Stevenson.

Tue, Aug 12, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hobart - Large Meeting Room
Come play Minecraft, uninterrupted, on our Raspberry Pi computers! For ages 8-18.

Tue, Aug 12, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Come and play in a game with one of our librarians as GM.

Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room C
We are proud to be hosting a support, education, & social space for LGBTQ+ teens & their allies. Teens (12-18) are welcome.

Tue, Aug 12, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Create faux stained glass designs on votive holders to create a nice fall ambiance when lit. Registration required. All Ability programs... more
Create faux stained glass designs on votive holders to create a nice fall ambiance when lit. Registration required. All Ability programs are geared to adults with special needs.