Munster Branch of the Lake County Public Library

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Upcoming Events

Mahjong Open Play: Ages 18 & Over

Fri, Dec 26, 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 have one! On-hand gaming supplies are limited. Ages 18 & over.

Bingo at the Library!

Sat, Dec 27, 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. Please register.

Teen Advisory Board & Game Night

Mon, Dec 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

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, all while earning volunteer hours!

LEGO® Club (Grades K-5)

Mon, Dec 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room

Children (completed grades K-5) may free build with the library's LEGO® blocks or build a 'challenge' project. Constructions will be displayed in the library until the next LEGO® Club meeting.

This event is full

One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology

Mon, Dec 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Merrillville - Upper Level

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

Teen Advisory Board & Game Night

Mon, Dec 29, 5:30pm - 7:00pm

New date Monday, December 29, 3:00pm - 4:00pm

Dyer-Schererville

The Library is YOUR library. Help your local library create programs and initiatives that help and interest you, all while earning volunteer hours!

Monday Night Adult D&D

Mon, Dec 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Munster - Children's Program 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 Abyss campaign. Beginners and experienced players welcome!

This event is full

One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology

Tue, Dec 30, 10:30am - 11:30am

Highland - Meeting Room A

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.

Cancelled

Noon Years Eve Party

Tue, Dec 30, 11:00am - 12:30pm

Merrillville

Celebrate the new year at our Noon Year's Eve Party! There will be stories, songs, a craft, and light refreshments. Please register so we know how many supplies to order.

All Ability: Winter Bingo

Tue, Dec 30, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room

Join us as we play some winter bingo and win some small prizes, while supplies last. All ability programs are geared towards adults with special needs. Registration required.

Laugh for Your Health - Presented by Laugh with Kathy

Tue, Dec 30, 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!

One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology

Tue, Dec 30, 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 technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.

Board Meeting

Tue, Dec 30, 4:30pm - 6:00pm

Merrillville - Board Room

Meeting of the Lake County Public Library Board of Trustees

Noon Year's Eve: Ages Birth to 6 Years Old

Wed, Dec 31, 11:30am - 12:10pm

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

Off the Hook

Wed, Dec 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm

St. John - Large Meeting Room

Bring your current craft project and join in the conversation! Please register.

One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology

Wed, Dec 31, 4:00pm - 5:00pm

Merrillville - Upper Level

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.

Teen Game League: Mario Party & Hot Chocolate

Sat, Jan 03, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)

Warm up to the new year with a game of Mario Party and some hot chocolate. For ages 12-18.

Cancelled

Sundowning in Alzheimer’s and Dementia - Understanding Dementia: A CoAction Learning Series

Mon, Jan 05, 2:30pm - 3:30pm

Merrillville

This presentation explains sundowning - increased confusion and agitation that occurs in late afternoon/evening for people with Alzheimer's and dementia.

Laugh for Your Health - Presented by Laugh with Kathy

Tue, Jan 06, 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!

All the Beauty in the World by Patrick Bringley - Real Reads Nonfiction Book Discussion

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 picked up at the Dyer-Schererville branch a month prior to the event.

Keep Me In Stitches

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 create. Please bring your own projects.

Laugh for Your Health - Presented by Laugh with Kathy

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!

Laugh for Your Health - Presented by Laugh with Kathy

Tue, Jan 20, 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!

Teen Artsy Evenings

Tue, Jan 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Merrillville - Meeting Room B

Join us to learn about the selected art style/movement, and make your own artwork. All materials provided. Please register.

Wicked

Wed, Jan 21, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)

Join us as we watch Wicked, the untold story of the witches of Oz. Rated PG. Runtime: 2hr 40mins.

Teen: Magic the Gathering Club

Thu, Jan 22, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)

Learn how to play Magic the Gathering and start building your own deck! Veteran players, try your deck against someone else! Supplies provided. If you have a deck already, bring it!

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About:

The Munster Branch is a convenient, vibrant community center and educational hot spot for residents in the Lake County Public Library District and surrounding areas. Our goal is to be an inviting place where the community looks forward to visiting and using the library's services with their friends and family. This year, over 147,000 people walked through our doors and received wonderful service from the Munster Library staff.

Our library contains library materials for adults, teens and children along with ample seating, a meeting room, program room, WiFi access, public computers and small group rooms. We also provide a variety of programs for people of all ages in-house and at Munster schools. We take pride in our community by featuring and co-hosting programs with local non-profit organizations.

Come visit us soon and let us know how we can be part of your life!

Mon, Dec 22	10:00AM to 8:30PM
Tue, Dec 23	10:00AM to 8:30PM
Wed, Dec 24	Closed
Thu, Dec 25	Closed
Fri, Dec 26	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 27	9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 28	Closed