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!
Thursday, November 7
6:00 - 8:00 PM
Merrillville Branch
Join us for a night of jazz music by The Jeff Brown Trio and a presentation by Jeff Brown. The evening will also include wine tastings served by Four Corners Winery, light hors d'oeuvres, and raffle items.
Tickets: SOLD OUT
Reservations required. Attendees must be 21 years of age or older.
Cash or check payments are accepted. Debit/credit card payments are not available.
Please make checks out to LCPL Foundation. All ticket sales are final.
For more information call 219-769-3541, ext. 315.
Music with Miss CaitlinMusic with Miss Caitlin
Monday, November 4
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
Dyer-Schererville Branch
Miss Caitlin has been teaching music for more than 14 years and loves to encourage all of her students and families to make more music! She is excited to bring her program to the library! There will be lots of singing and dancing, moving and shaking, scarves and egg shakers, and maybe even some bubbles too! This program is full, but you can join the waitlist.
Mushing Through Alaska!
Saturday, November 16
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Griffith-Calumet Twp Branch
Learn what it's like to be a musher - meet three-time participant in the 1000-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race, Karen Land, and her Alaskan husky, Noggin! Save your seat
Samurai! Japanese SwordsPERSONship for the 21st Century
Monday, November 18
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Cedar Lake Branch
Explore Japanese swordspersonship & learn about Japan's oldest surviving martial art & the Tenshin Shoden Katori Shinto Ryu. Please register.
Musical Performance by Joe Rauen
Saturday, November 23
1:00 - 2:00 PM
Munster Branch
Come enjoy an engaging, funny, memorable concert by musician Joe Rauen! Rauen creates and plays one of a kind instruments made out of household items! Space is limited - save your seat!
A Dickens Tale
Monday, November 25
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
St. John Branch
Experience Dicken's "A Christmas Carol" presented live in this two actor cast from Bright Star Children's Theater. All ages are invited! Please register.
Notables Choir Concert
Monday, December 9
7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Merrillville Branch
Join us as we enjoy a performance by the Notables Choir. Save your seat
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!