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Upcoming Foundation Events

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!

Annual Fall Fundraiser: Blues & BrewsAn evening of Blues and Brews. Text repeated on page.

November 6, 2025, 6-8 PM | Merrillville Branch

$50/person, Ages 21+

Join us for a special evening of Blues & Brews, including live blues music, beer and cider tastings served by Indiana Beverage, hors d'oeuvres, raffle items, and a presentation by president of the Blue Steel Blues Society, Samantha Muffet!

For the evening's live music, we are excited to bring you two of the best blues performers in the Region: Kenny Kinsey and Ryan Frahm.

Tickets will be on sale October 1st-31st at all LCPL locations. Cash or check payments only. Thank you for helping to support the LCPL Foundation!

Past Annual Events

2025 Read-a-Thon
Kids read and tracked their pages to raise money for their schools and the library!

23rd Annual Literary Tea: April 12, 2025

Our annual tea featured special guest Leslie Goddard, who brought to life the iconic Julie Child!

November 7, 2024: 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.

May 22: 2024 Read-a-Thon Awards Breakfast

Our top Read-a-Thon readers enjoyed a congratulatory breakfast to celebrate their achievement!

A sketch of the Reader statue

Upcoming Events
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Thu, Jan 08, 11:15am - 12:30pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room A
The Real Reads book discussion group will read "All the Beauty in the World" by Patrick Bringley. Books for this discussion can be... more
The Real Reads book discussion group will read "All the Beauty in the World" by Patrick Bringley. Books for this discussion can be picked up at the Dyer-Schererville branch a month prior to the event.

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

Tue, Jan 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room C
Join Kathy, a Certified Laughter Leader-Expert, for this 8-week series to relieve mental and physical discomfort by laughing!