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St. John

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9450 Wicker Ave.
St. John, IN 46373
Tel: 219-365-5379
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Mon, Sep 29 12:30PM to 8:30PM
Tue, Sep 30 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Wed, Oct 01 12:30PM to 8:30PM
Thu, Oct 02 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Fri, Oct 03 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Oct 04 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Oct 05 Closed
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Stitch'n Time
Sat, Oct 04, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Hobart - Children's Program Room
Adults and teens, please join us with your projects (knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, etc.) to chat and stitch! Bring your supplies, and other attendees can instruct on crochet as needed.
Registration is now closed
Keep Me In Stitches
Sat, Oct 04, 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. Please bring your own projects.
Registration is now closed
Cancelled
Yoga & Breathing
Sat, Oct 04, 10:00am - 11:00am
Munster
Each session includes a series of asanas (postures) & sequences of pranayam (breathing exercises) for good health. Please bring your own mat to class.
Reading to the Dogs - Love on a Leash
Sat, Oct 04, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Highland - Children's Programming Room
In this program participants will get the opportunity to read to a therapy dog. Ages 6-11. Registration is required.
Registration is now closed
Citizenship Class
Mon, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Merrillville - Meeting Room C
Free citizenship classes to help prepare adults for the Citizenship test in Chicago at the USCIS. Call 219-769-3541 ext.337 for more information.
Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia - Understanding Dementia: A CoAction Learning Series
Mon, Oct 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
From the Alzheimer’s Association - this course covers basic information on the difference between Alzheimer’s and dementia, stages, risk factors, research and FDA-approved treatments.
Cancelled
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Mon, Oct 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Merrillville
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.
Nutrition Education Program
Mon, Oct 06, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
Certified nutritionist will provide FREE food and nutrition lessons for individuals and groups in our community.
Where the Crawdads Sing (2022) - Movie Monday
Mon, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 4:15pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
Come and enjoy this afternoon movie with us! Popcorn and snacks will be served. Seating is limited. Registration is required.
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls - Workshop Series Presented by CoAction
Mon, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
Do you worry about falling? Join us for a free workshop series designed to manage falls and increase activity levels! Registration with CoAction required!
Please contact the library to register for this event.
American Underdog
Mon, Oct 06, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
The inspirational true story of Kurt Warner, who overcomes years of challenges to become a two-time NFL MVP, Super Bowl champion, and Hall of Fame quarterback. Runtime: 1hr52min. Rated PG.
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Mon, Oct 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 technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
This event is full
LEGO® Club (Grades K-5)
Mon, Oct 06, 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
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Mon, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D
Free English Classes for participants who are learning English as a second language. Different levels are available. Call 219-769-3541 ext. 337 for more information.
Teen Craft: Haunted Houses
Mon, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
Teens, ages 12 - 18, can join to make and decorate cardboard haunted houses. Supplies are limited. Registration is required.
Mama Just Wants to Read - A Silent Book Club
Mon, Oct 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
What is a silent book club? A social gathering for readers. There is no assigned reading. Bring your own book or borrow one of ours. All readers 18+ are welcome.
Monday Night Adult D&D
Mon, Oct 06, 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 Abyss campaign. Beginners and experienced players welcome!
This event is full
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Tue, Oct 07, 10:15am - 10:45am
Munster - Large Meeting Room
In this program babies and toddlers, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Tue, Oct 07, 10:15am - 11:00am
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft, that promote early literacy skills. Please register all attending.
This event is full
Travel Film: Bavaria
Tue, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
St. John - Children's Program Room
Join us for this month's travel film about Bavaria. Light refreshments will be served. Please register.
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Tue, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland - Children's Programming Room
Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft, that promote early literacy skills. Please register.
This event is full
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Tue, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Toddlers and their adult caregivers will enjoy a storytime with books, rhymes, music, and a craft.
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Tue, Oct 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hobart - Children's Program Room
Babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Tue, Oct 07, 11:00am - 11:30am
Munster - Large Meeting Room
In this program babies and toddlers, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.
Caregivers & Coffee Hour
Tue, Oct 07, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Baby, toddler and caregiver hour to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and toys!
Storytime: Ages 4-5
Tue, Oct 07, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Cedar Lake - Children's Programming Room
During this storytime 4 and 5 year olds will hear stories and participate in music activities, rhymes, and other activities, with an emphasis on important early pre-reading skills.
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Tue, Oct 07, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
In this program, toddlers and their adult caregivers will enjoy a storytime with books, rhymes, music, and a craft. Registration required.
Toddler Play Session
Tue, Oct 07, 12:00pm - 12:30pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
Children, ages 2-5, are invited to join us in the Children's Programming Room to play with unique toys and socialize.
Tween & Teen: Minecraft Meetup
Tue, Oct 07, 3:30pm - 4:45pm
Hobart - Programming Room
Come play Minecraft on our Raspberry Pi computers and Nintendo Switch! For ages 8-18.
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Tue, Oct 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 technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
Teen Tuesday - Paper Jack-O-Lanterns
Tue, Oct 07, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Munster - Children's Program Room
Come in to the library and enjoy some crafting!
Art Series for Kids: Ages 6-11
Tue, Oct 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Children will learn about famous artists by creating similar masterpieces using a variety of art materials.
Teen: Book Bingo + Genre Swap - Horror Books
Tue, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Interested in horror movies? Like being scared? Want to share your favorite books and games that make you terrified? Come by to learn more about the horror genre and get some recs! Plus book bingo!
Citizenship Class
Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:30am
Merrillville - Meeting Room C
Free citizenship classes to help prepare adults for the Citizenship test in Chicago at the USCIS. Call 219-769-3541 ext.337 for more information.
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth-23 months
Wed, Oct 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
This story time program is filled with rhymes, books, music and movement designed to foster early literacy skills.
Caregivers and Coffee Hour
Wed, Oct 08, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Baby, toddler, and caregiver hour to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and toys!
Off the Hook
Wed, Oct 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Bring your current craft project and join in the conversation! Please register.
Homeschool Hangout (Grades K-6)
Wed, Oct 08, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A
Homeschool children are invited to attend a program exploring a STEAM topic each session. The only requirement is imagination and registration!
Kids Discovery Hour (Grades K-6)
Wed, Oct 08, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
St. John - Children's Program Room
Kids in grades K-6 are welcome to hang out in the children's room after school. Activities may include art projects, movies, science projects, games, and more! No registration required.
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Wed, Oct 08, 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 technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
This event is full
Crochet @ Your Library
Wed, Oct 08, 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 bring along a project you're already working on! 
Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister
Wed, Oct 08, 5:30pm - 6:45pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Join the Page Turners Book Discussion as we discuss Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister. Books are available at the circulation desk. Please register.
Teen Cartoon School
Wed, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
Like to draw? Like comics and cartoons? Then this is the program for you! Join us on the second Wednesday of every month to learn new drawing techniques and make friends with your fellow cartoonists!
Art Club (Grades K-5)
Wed, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
Children, in grades K-5, will create unique works of art while we learn about different art styles, mediums, and famous artists.
This event is full
All Ability: Smoking Cauldron Art - Ages 16 & Older
Wed, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
This month we will be making smoking cauldron art prints! Space is limited. Registration is required for all attendees.
LEGO® Night for Adults
Wed, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Come to the library to use our LEGO® blocks to build what you want!
Power Paws for Kids
Wed, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Merrillville Branch - Children's Area
Children and their families are invited to come and read to certified therapy dogs.
Teen Advisory Board & Game Night
Wed, Oct 08, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Teens (ages 12-17) are invited to become part of the Teen Advisory board. To plan for a future gaming tournament, video and board games will be used. Attendees can earn volunteer hours.
Thursday Threaders
Thu, Oct 09, 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 company of others.
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Thu, Oct 09, 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.
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Thu, Oct 09, 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 technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
This event is full
Leadership in Turbulent Times by Doris Kearns Goodwin - Real Reads Nonfiction Book Discussion
Thu, Oct 09, 11:15am - 12:30pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room A
The Real Reads book discussion group will read "Leadership in Turbulent Times" by Goodwin. Books for this discussion can be picked up at the Dyer-Schererville branch a month prior to the event.
Storytime: Ages 4-6
Thu, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Munster - Children's Program Room
Join us for a storytime program featuring stories, fingerplays, music, and an in person craft that teach pre-reading/reading skills. This program is for kids 4-6 years of age and their caregivers.
This event is full
Beginning Crochet
Thu, Oct 09, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
Learn the basics of crochet to get you started on a new project.
Teen & Tween Homeschool Hangout: STEM Edition
Thu, Oct 09, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Youth (ages 10-17) are invited to register and attend this event where we will be doing various STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) activities.
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Thu, Oct 09, 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.
This event is full
LEGO® Club: Ages 6 - 11
Thu, Oct 09, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland - Children's Programming Room
Children (ages 6-11) may free build with the library's LEGO® bricks or build a 'challenge' project. Constructions will be displayed in the library until the next LEGO® Club meeting. Please register.
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Thu, Oct 09, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
New venue Merrillville - Meeting Room A
Teens are invited to play in a Dungeons and Dragons campaign with one of our librarians as game master!
This event is full
Paper Star Craft: Ages 6-11
Thu, Oct 09, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Learn how to make a beautiful star to hang in your room!
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Thu, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D
Free English Classes for participants who are learning English as a second language. Different levels are available. Call 219-769-3541 ext. 337 for more information.
Adult Dungeons and Dragons
Thu, Oct 09, 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.
Livestream Author Talk with Leigh Bardugo - Bestselling Author of Six of Crows
Thu, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LCPL Virtual Branch - Public Virtual Mtg Rm 1
Join other readers for a livestream conversation with Leigh Bardugo about Six of Crows, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the book's publishing.
Mahjong Open Play: Ages 18 & Over
Fri, Oct 10, 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.
Teen and Tween Speedcubing: Ages 8-17 - Advanced Rubik's Cube
Fri, Oct 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hobart - Children's Program Room
Join us as we speed-solve the Rubik's Cube. Rubik's Cubes will be supplied at the program. Feel free to bring your own!
Craft Saturday: 3D Pumpkins
Sat, Oct 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Paint a 3D wooden pumpkin to add to your fall decor! All materials will be provided. Space is limited. Registration is required.
This event is full
Building Blocks to Literacy: Ages 6 Months to 3 Years
Sat, Oct 11, 10:30am - 11:30am
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Various block stations will be set up for interactive play for children and their caregivers.
Storytime: Ages 4-6
Tue, Oct 14, 10:15am - 11:00am
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Children will develop pre-reading skills as they enjoy stories, music, and a craft.
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room
Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to a storytime featuring age appropriate stories, fingerplays, and songs that teach early literacy skills.
Paint'n Time
Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Hobart - Large Meeting Room
Join us and bring your current painting projects/materials for an opportunity to chat and create!
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland - Children's Programming Room
Babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.
This event is full
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room
Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft, that promote early literacy skills. Please register all attending.
This event is full
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Munster - Large Meeting Room
This is a storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, & music that teach early literacy skills. In person craft time will follow the storytime.
This event is full
Storytime: Ages 4-5
Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 11:15am
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Children will have fun developing early literary skills as they enjoy stories, songs, crafts and more.
Medicare 101 with Cliff Havens
Tue, Oct 14, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
Join Clifford Havens for an exploration of the current state of Medicare and understanding what the different options entail.
Medicare Overview
Tue, Oct 14, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
This overview offers a breakdown of Medicare, including Parts A, B, C, and D, eligibility, and enrollment basics.
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Tue, Oct 14, 11:30am - 11:50am
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
Babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.
This event is full
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Tue, Oct 14, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Cedar Lake - Children's Programming Room
This is a storytime program for babies and toddlers birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.
Friends of LCPL Meeting
Tue, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Merrillville - Board Room
The Friends of LCPL will host their bi-monthly meeting.
The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry - Circle of Readers Book Discussion
Tue, Oct 14, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
Join our Circle of Readers as we discuss The Secret Book of Flora Lea by Patti Callahan Henry.
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Tue, Oct 14, 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.
This event is full
Teen Dungeons & Dragons
Tue, Oct 14, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Come and play in a game with one of our librarians as GM.
All Ability Glue Resist Art: Ages 18 & Over
Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Create art using the glue resist method & your imagination. Some pre-glued projects will be available. Registration required. All Ability programs are geared towards adults with special needs.
Teen Alphabet Club - GSA/LGBTQ+ Teens Support and Discussion Group
Tue, Oct 14, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
We are proud to be hosting a support, education, & social space for LGBTQ+ teens & their allies. Teens (12-18) are welcome.
Citizenship Class
Wed, Oct 15, 10:30am - 11:30am
Merrillville - Meeting Room C
Free citizenship classes to help prepare adults for the Citizenship test in Chicago at the USCIS. Call 219-769-3541 ext.337 for more information.
A Haunting in Venice
Wed, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
When one of the guests is murdered, the detective is thrust into a sinister world of shadows and secrets. Rated: PG-13. Runtime: 104mins.
Off the Hook
Wed, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Bring your current craft project and join in the conversation! Please register.
Monthly Resume Workshop
Wed, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
Create your perfect resume with helpful resources and tips for those just getting started.
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Wed, Oct 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
This event is full
Kids Discovery Hour (Grades K-6)
Wed, Oct 15, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
St. John - Children's Program Room
Kids in grades K-6 are welcome to hang out in the children's room after school. Activities may include art projects, movies, science projects, games, and more! No registration required.
Storytime: Ages 4-5
Wed, Oct 15, 3:30pm - 4:00pm
Hobart - Children's Program Room
Children will have fun developing early literary skills as they enjoy stories, songs, crafts and more.
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Wed, Oct 15, 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 technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
This event is full
Teen Chef Academy
Wed, Oct 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hobart - Programming Room
Join us at the library for a cooking program that teaches kitchen skills, nutrition, and sustainability through interactive lessons and tasty food while promoting healthy eating and food science.
Crochet @ Your Library
Wed, Oct 15, 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 bring along a project you're already working on! 
Power Paws for Kids
Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Highland - Children's Programming Room
Children will have the opportunity to read aloud to a Power Paws therapy dog and their volunteer.
Kids Club: Ages 6-12 - Halloween Candy Jars
Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room
Come and create a Halloween candy jar! All supplies will be provided!
LEGO® Night
Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room
Children and their families are invited to create and play with LEGO® in an hour of free play and fun. Finished creations will be displayed in the library for the rest of the month!
Photo Scanning and Archiving for Beginners
Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Merrillville - The Libratory
Learn the basics of scanning and organizing your photos and historical documents from our Libratory staff.
Arts & Crafts for Adults: Autumn Scene Painting
Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Welcome Autumn by painting (choice of acrylic or watercolor) or coloring a selection of Autumn and Halloween landscapes.
Monster Bash
Wed, Oct 15, 6:00pm - 7:15pm
Munster Branch Library - Large Meeting Room
Join us for some Halloween family fun with spooky crafts, games and more! Costumes are encouraged!
This event is full
Last House on Needless Street by Catriona Ward
Wed, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A
Join us for a discussion of "Last House on Needless Street" by Catriona Ward. Copies are available at the front desk.
Teen & Tween Crafting Hour - Modge Podge Pumpkins
Wed, Oct 15, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
October's craft projects is using Modge Podge to decorate faux pumpkins. Designed for teens and tweens ages 10-17. We will provide all the supplies you need to be crafty.
This event is full
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Thu, Oct 16, 10:15am - 11:00am
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.
Crafters Gathering
Thu, Oct 16, 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 with other crafters during this program.  
Dracula - Classic Film
Thu, Oct 16, 10:30am - 12:00pm
St. John - Children's Program Room
Join us for this month's classic film, Dracula. Runtime: 1 hrs & 15 mins. Light refreshments will be served. Please register.
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Thu, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room
For this storytime babies and toddlers will participate in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music activities designed to enhance important pre-literacy skills.
Thursday Threaders
Thu, Oct 16, 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 company of others.
Halloween Storytime: Ages 4-6
Thu, Oct 16, 10:30am - 11:15am
Highland - Children's Programming Room
A Halloween-themed storytime featuring not-too-scary stories, music, a craft and games for kids 4-6. Children may wear costumes if they wish. Please register each child and adult attending.
This event is full
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Thu, Oct 16, 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 technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
Medicare Workshop
Thu, Oct 16, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
This overview offers a breakdown of Medicare, including Parts A, B, C, and D, eligibility, and enrollment basics.
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Thu, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:30am
Hobart - Children's Program Room
Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft, that promote early literacy skills. Please register all attending.
Anything BUT a Brush: Ages 2-5
Thu, Oct 16, 11:00am - 11:40am
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
Toddlers are invited to create a painting without a brush. They will explore how cottons balls, feathers, and all sorts of other items can also be used to paint.
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Thu, Oct 16, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Cedar Lake - Children's Programming Room
Program for toddlers, 2 and 3 years of age, accompanied by a caregiver to participate in stories, finger plays, and music activities. Activities will help to develop important pre-literacy skills.
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Thu, Oct 16, 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.
Halloween Shindig: Ages 6-11
Thu, Oct 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Highland - Children's Programming Room
Children, ages 6-11 years old, may join us to play Halloween-themed games and make a craft. Costumes optional. Please register every child attending.
Spooky Stories and Slime: Ages 6-11
Thu, Oct 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Enjoy spooky stories and make some funky slime to take home!
Medicare Workshop
Thu, Oct 16, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
This overview offers a breakdown of Medicare, including Parts A, B, C, and D, eligibility, and enrollment basics.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D
Free English Classes for participants who are learning English as a second language. Different levels are available. Call 219-769-3541 ext. 337 for more information.
Adult Craft Night: Foam Pumpkin Makeovers
Thu, Oct 16, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Come decorate foam pumpkins with us at our next adult craft night! All supplies will be provided!
This event is full
Morning Mix: Ages 18 and Over - Jigsaw Puzzles, Coloring, Crosswords, & Word Searches
Fri, Oct 17, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Stop in anytime during these sessions to work on a provided puzzle, crossword, word search or coloring sheet. All supplies provides. Coffee, tea, and water will be available.
Mah Jongg Meet Up - Open Play: Ages 18+
Fri, Oct 17, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
For seasoned players and beginners. Please bring your own set as on-site supplies are limited. Open play every third Friday.
Teen and Tween Meet the Cube: Ages 7-15
Fri, Oct 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hobart - Children's Program Room
Join us as we explore the exciting world of Rubik's Cubes! In this fun hour-long session, you'll get the chance to learn how to solve the first layer of the Rubik's Cube.
Knitting & Crochet Club
Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Bring your yarn, hooks and needles from home and join us to knit and crochet with fellow crafters while working on your project without the interruptions of home. All are welcome.
Cancelled
Yoga & Breathing
Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
Munster
Each session includes a series of asanas (postures) & sequences of pranayam (breathing exercises) for good health. Please bring your own mat to class.
Building Blocks to Literacy
Sat, Oct 18, 10:00am - 11:30am
Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room
Kids ages 6 months through 3 years old, and their caregivers, will enjoy interacting at various block play stations. Special blocks for older kids will also be available on high tables.
Power Paws for Kids
Sat, Oct 18, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dyer-Schererville Branch - Children's department
Children will have the opportunity to read aloud to a Power Paws therapy dog and their volunteer.
Craft and Chat
Sat, Oct 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Bring your craft projects from home and join us to chat with fellow crafters while working on your project without the interruptions of home. All are welcome.
ESL Conversation Club - English as a Second Language
Sat, Oct 18, 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room C
English as a Second Language & Citizenship students will have a chance to practice English conversation and pronunciation in a relaxed setting. Walk-ins welcome. For info call 219-769-3541 ext. 337.
Citizenship Class
Mon, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Merrillville - Meeting Room C
Free citizenship classes to help prepare adults for the Citizenship test in Chicago at the USCIS. Call 219-769-3541 ext.337 for more information.
Storytime: Ages 4-5
Mon, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room
Children will develop pre-reading skills as they enjoy stories, music, and a craft.
Playdough Playtime: Ages 2-5
Mon, Oct 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
For children ages 2-5, a drop-in playtime where kids can create with playdough clay and toys.
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Mon, Oct 20, 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 technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
Nutrition Education Program
Mon, Oct 20, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
Certified nutritionist will provide FREE food and nutrition lessons for individuals and groups in our community.
The Longmire Defense by Craig Johnson - Mystery Loves Company Book Discussion
Mon, Oct 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Sheriff Walt Longmire is called to a crime scene that brings up clues that go back to his grandfather's time: the 1940s murder of an accountant. He is shocked what the new evidence reveals.
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls - Workshop Series Presented by CoAction
Mon, Oct 20, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
Do you worry about falling? Join us for a free workshop series designed to manage falls and increase activity levels! Registration with CoAction required!
Please contact the library to register for this event.
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Mon, Oct 20, 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 technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
LEGO® Club (Grades K-5)
Mon, Oct 20, 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
LEGO® Club (Grades K-5)
Mon, Oct 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Hobart - Large Meeting 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.
Pajama Storytime: Ages 2-6
Mon, Oct 20, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Cedar Lake - Children's Programming Room
This is a storytime program for preschoolers and their families. Enjoy an evening storytime with books, finger plays, and music. Feel free to wear pajamas!
Adults Get Crafty: Crochet Bookmark
Mon, Oct 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Hobart - Programming Room
Join us as we use crochet a bookmark. This is a beginner level project. Please register. Supplies are limited.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D
Free English Classes for participants who are learning English as a second language. Different levels are available. Call 219-769-3541 ext. 337 for more information.
Creativity Club: Ages 8-11
Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Munster - Children's Program Room
Join us for Creativity Club where we will explore different arts and crafts mediums, learn about artists, and make cool stuff together like zines and comics. Space is limited so be sure to register.
This event is full
Medicare 101
Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Important changes are coming to Medicare in 2026. Come to a FREE educational presentation at the Library to find out what they are and get the answers you need to all your Medicare questions! 
Teen Craft: Spooky Party Poppers
Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Teens will learn to make spooky party poppers using paper rolls, tissue paper, and more! Registration required. Ages 12-18.
Teen Craft: Fall Watercolor
Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago
Join us at the library to make a watercolor painting with fall theme. Registration is required. All supplies provided. Ages 12-18.
All Ability: Pumpkin Pointillism
Mon, Oct 20, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Let's make some pumpkins on canvas boards with acrylic paint! All ability programs are geared towards adults with special needs. Registration is required.
All Ability: Beaded Pipe Cleaner Pumpkins: Ages 18 & Over
Mon, Oct 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
Make a beaded pipe cleaner pumpkin. Registration is required. All Ability programs are geared towards adults with special needs.
Haunted Indiana: Ghosts and Legends of the Region
Mon, Oct 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
Join Bob Anderson, host of Bob After Dark, as he delves into the eerie and unexplained occurrences of Northwest Indiana. Please register all who will be attending.
Medicare 101
Mon, Oct 20, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
What does Medicare cover? How much should you expect to pay? When and where should you apply? If you have questions about Medicare, this class is for you!
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Tue, Oct 21, 10:15am - 10:45am
Munster - Large Meeting Room
In this program babies and toddlers, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Tue, Oct 21, 10:15am - 11:00am
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft, that promote early literacy skills. Please register all attending.
Storytime: Ages 4-5
Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room
Children ages 4 & 5 years old, and their caregivers, are invited to an early literacy storytime featuring books, fingerplays, and songs that teach pre-reading skills and prepare children for school.
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room
Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft, that promote early literacy skills. Please register all attending.
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Toddlers and their adult caregivers will enjoy a storytime with books, rhymes, music, and a craft.
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Hobart - Children's Program Room
Babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.
Halloween Storytime: Ages 2-3
Tue, Oct 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland - Children's Programming Room
Non-scary Halloween-themed storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, music, a craft, and games. Please register every child and adult attending.
This event is full
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Tue, Oct 21, 11:00am - 11:30am
Munster - Large Meeting Room
In this program babies and toddlers, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.
Caregivers & Coffee Hour
Tue, Oct 21, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Baby, toddler and caregiver hour to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and toys!
Strength In What Remains by Tracy Kidder - Hobart Book Chat
Tue, Oct 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Hobart - Children's Program Room,Hobart Zoom Room
Our October 2025 book chat title is "Strength In What Remains" by Tracy Kidder. Pick up a copy at the Hobart Branch to chat! Contact hobart@lcplin.org or (219) 942-2243 for more details.
Storytime: Ages 4-5
Tue, Oct 21, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Cedar Lake - Children's Programming Room
During this storytime 4 and 5 year olds will hear stories and participate in music activities, rhymes, and other activities, with an emphasis on important early pre-reading skills.
Tuesday Time Out
Tue, Oct 21, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Take a time out every third Tuesday for some calming music, word puzzles, coloring sheets, & other relaxing activities.
Teen Gamefest
Tue, Oct 21, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A
Join us for video and board games!
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Tue, Oct 21, 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.
Teen Tuesday - Zentangle
Tue, Oct 21, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Come in to the library and enjoy some crafting!
Family Board Game Night
Tue, Oct 21, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Spend family time playing board games. The library has games or feel free to bring kid friendly games from home.
Teen Artsy Evenings
Tue, Oct 21, 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.
Citizenship Class
Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:30am
Merrillville - Meeting Room C
Free citizenship classes to help prepare adults for the Citizenship test in Chicago at the USCIS. Call 219-769-3541 ext.337 for more information.
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth-23 months
Wed, Oct 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
This story time program is filled with rhymes, books, music and movement designed to foster early literacy skills.
Caregivers and Coffee Hour
Wed, Oct 22, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Baby, toddler, and caregiver hour to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and toys!
Off the Hook
Wed, Oct 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Bring your current craft project and join in the conversation! Please register.
Homeschool Hangout (Grades K-6)
Wed, Oct 22, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A
Homeschool children are invited to attend a program exploring a STEAM topic each session. The only requirement is imagination and registration!
Kids Discovery Hour (Grades K-6)
Wed, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
St. John - Children's Program Room
Kids in grades K-6 are welcome to hang out in the children's room after school. Activities may include art projects, movies, science projects, games, and more! No registration required.
Teen Gaming
Wed, Oct 22, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Come hang out at the library and play the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii and board games! All games are provided or you can bring your own games to play. Ages 12-18.
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Wed, Oct 22, 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 technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
Crochet @ Your Library
Wed, Oct 22, 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 bring along a project you're already working on! 
Teen Game Night
Wed, Oct 22, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Hobart - Large Meeting Room
Teens are welcome to join us for an evening of gaming, board games, and puzzles! Test your skills and get ready for a night of great vibes and unforgettable moments!
Teen Rainbow Club
Wed, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Teen Rainbow Club is a monthly social space for LGBTQIA+ teens & allies. Come for informal discussion, movies, snacks, and crafts. Please register
Art Club (Grades K-5)
Wed, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
Children, in grades K-5, will create unique works of art while we learn about different art styles, mediums, and famous artists.
This event is full
Grown Up Game Night
Wed, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Join us for a game night for the grown ups. We will have various board games and the Nintendo Switch/Wii. You can also bring your own!
Livestream Author Talk with Malala Yousafzai - Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
Wed, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
LCPL Virtual Branch - Public Virtual Mtg Rm 1
Join other readers for a livestream conversation with Malala Yousafzai about her book Finding My Way.
Teen: Experience UIC - Presented by University of Illinois Chicago
Wed, Oct 22, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
Think you can't afford college in Chicago? Think again! This presentation will center on UIC's many majors of study, as well as an exciting opportunity specifically for Lake County, Indiana residents.
Teen Anime Club
Wed, Oct 22, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Youth (ages 12 to 17) are invited to watch episodes from an anime series. We'll also have art and craft supplies if you want to draw, sketch, or get creative. Snacks will be provided.
Thursday Threaders
Thu, Oct 23, 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 company of others.
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Thu, Oct 23, 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.
This event is full
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Thu, Oct 23, 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 technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
How to Write a Story - With Local Griffith Author
Thu, Oct 23, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
Children, ages 7-12 years old, are welcome to this program with local Griffith author Catherine Tally!
All That Is Mine I Carry With Me by WIlliam Landay - Munster Book Discussion
Thu, Oct 23, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Join us for an informal and relaxed discussion of William Landay's "All That Is Mine I Carry With Me". Copies are available at the Munster branch.
Storytime: Ages 4-6
Thu, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Munster - Children's Program Room
Join us for a storytime program featuring stories, fingerplays, music, and an in person craft that teach pre-reading/reading skills. This program is for kids 4-6 years of age and their caregivers.
This event is full
Medicare and You - Medicare 2026 Workshop
Thu, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
These informational workshops are designed for those soon to be eligible for Medicare, interested in understanding 2026 changes, and wanting to receive all the benefits for which they qualify.
Reading Hour
Thu, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Every fourth Thursday, meet for an hour to read, drink tea or coffee, and have casual conversations about reading.
Beginning Crochet
Thu, Oct 23, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
Learn the basics of crochet to get you started on a new project.
Fall Fest - A Family Celebration
Thu, Oct 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
Kids and their families are invited to drop by any time during this 2-hour open-house event to make crafts, play games, pose for a seasonal photo, and enjoy light refreshments.
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Thu, Oct 23, 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
Thu, Oct 23, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Merrillville - Board Room
Meeting of the Lake County Public Library Board of Trustees
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D
Free English Classes for participants who are learning English as a second language. Different levels are available. Call 219-769-3541 ext. 337 for more information.
Family Pumpkin Decorating
Thu, Oct 23, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room
Families are invited to bring their own cleaned pumpkin to decorate at the library! We will provide carving tools, as well as paint, brushes, and other decorative supplies.
Medicare Open Enrollment Event with SHIP Counselors
Fri, Oct 24, 9:30am - 2:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A,Meeting Room B
Get free, impartial help comparing 2026 Medicare plans with a State Certified SHIP Counselor. Walk-ins are welcome. This event is co-hosted by SHIP and Northshore Health Centers.
Comfort Reading With a Dog - LCC K-9 Comfort Dogs
Fri, Oct 24, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Hobart Branch - Children's Area
Meet and read to a local LCC K-9 comfort dog and its handler. LCC K-9 comfort dogs show kindness and calm to people throughout the community and beyond, making them excellent listeners for all ages.
Cancelled
Teen & Tween Open Play Chess: Ages 6-18
Sat, Oct 25, 10:00am - 11:00am
Dyer-Schererville
Children are welcome to come and play chess in our meeting room. This is an open play session, no instruction will be given. Chess boards will be provided if you don't have one!
Family-Friendly Haunted Library
Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Boo! Children and parents, join us for a family-friendly haunted house!
Power Paws for Kids
Sat, Oct 25, 11:00am - 12:00pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Children will have the opportunity to read aloud to a Power Paws therapy dog and their volunteer.
To Kill a Mockingbird - Classic Film
Sat, Oct 25, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
A story of a widowed, morally upright lawyer defending a black man in 1930s Alabama. Meanwhile, his two young children become involved in a mystery involving the town pariah.
Bingo at the Library!
Sat, Oct 25, 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.
Citizenship Class
Mon, Oct 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Merrillville - Meeting Room C
Free citizenship classes to help prepare adults for the Citizenship test in Chicago at the USCIS. Call 219-769-3541 ext.337 for more information.
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Mon, Oct 27, 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 technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
Storytime: Ages 4-5 
Mon, Oct 27, 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
Join us for a storytime for kids 4-5 years old, featuring stories, music and craft, that help develop early literacy skills. Attendees must register. 
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Mon, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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.
This event is full
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls - Workshop Series Presented by CoAction
Mon, Oct 27, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
Do you worry about falling? Join us for a free workshop series designed to manage falls and increase activity levels! Registration with CoAction required!
Please contact the library to register for this event.
The Music of Bees by Eileen Garvin - Book Buddies
Mon, Oct 27, 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
The Music of Bees is about the power of friendship, compassion in the face of loss, and finding the courage to start over (at any age) when things don't turn out the way you expect.
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Mon, Oct 27, 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 technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
Teen Advisory Board & Game Night
Mon, Oct 27, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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!
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D
Free English Classes for participants who are learning English as a second language. Different levels are available. Call 219-769-3541 ext. 337 for more information.
LEGO® Club (Grades K-5)
Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Munster - Children's Program Room
Children (completed grades K-5) may free build with the library's LEGO® blocks or build a 'challenge' project.
STEAM Club (Grades K-6)
Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room
A monthly program featuring activities in the area of science, technology, engineering, arts, and math with different activity/ theme each program.
Teen Advisory Board, LEGO®, and Board Game Night
Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
Inviting teens, ages 12-18, to TAB, LEGO®, and Board Game Night. Play games and help plan upcoming teen programs for the Highland branch. Registration required. Snacks will be provided. 
Monday Night Adult D&D
Mon, Oct 27, 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 Abyss campaign. Beginners and experienced players welcome!
This event is full
Whodunit? Adult Mystery Club
Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Hobart - Programming Room
Join us for this monthly club as we solve murder mysteries, escape rooms, ponder puzzles, play games, and otherwise ask "Whodunit?". "Hunt a Killer" in the "Dead Below Deck" murder mystery.
Teen Spooky Treats
Mon, Oct 27, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Teens will decorate some spooky cookies and enjoy a zombie themed punch! Registration required. Ages 12-18.
Storytime: Ages 4-6
Tue, Oct 28, 10:15am - 11:00am
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Children will develop pre-reading skills as they enjoy stories, music, and a craft.
Paint'n Time
Tue, Oct 28, 10:30am - 1:30pm
Hobart - Programming Room
Join us and bring your current painting projects/materials for an opportunity to chat and create!
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Tue, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland - Children's Programming Room
Babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.
This event is full
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Tue, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room
Babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Tue, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Munster - Large Meeting Room
This is a storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, & music that teach early literacy skills. In person craft time will follow the storytime.
This event is full
Storytime: Ages 4-5
Tue, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:15am
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Children will have fun developing early literary skills as they enjoy stories, songs, crafts and more.
Homeschool Hangout (Grades K-12)
Tue, Oct 28, 10:30am - 11:30am
Hobart - Large Meeting Room
Homeschoolers, come hang with your peers! Educational and social opportunities will be available.
New Parent & Caregiver Meet Up
Tue, Oct 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room
Parents and caregivers of children, ages birth to 23 months, are welcome to chat with one another and enjoy a refreshment while children explore with books and puzzles! Registration is required.
All Ability: Bird Bingo
Tue, Oct 28, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
Join us as we play bird bingo and win some small prizes, while supplies last. All ability programs are geared towards adults with special needs. Registration required.
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Tue, Oct 28, 11:30am - 11:50am
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
Babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.
This event is full
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Tue, Oct 28, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Cedar Lake - Children's Programming Room
This is a storytime program for babies and toddlers birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.
The Old Place by Bobby Finger - Fact or Fiction Book Club
Tue, Oct 28, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
Join the Fact or Fiction Book Club in discussing "The Old Place" by Bobby Finger. Copies are available at the Highland Branch.
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Tue, Oct 28, 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.
Teen: Adventurers Wanted!
Tue, Oct 28, 4:00pm - 5:15pm
Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A
Have you seen people playing games like Dungeons & Dragons and want to try it yourself? We will be playing the fantasy RPG "Dragonbane", a game similar to D&D. Beginners are welcome. For ages 12-18. 
Teen StarFinder
Tue, Oct 28, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Have you ever thought Dungeons & Dragons seemed like a cool game, but it should take place in space? If so, StarFinder is the game for you! Come and enjoy Paizo's ttrpg space adventure game!
Haunted Indiana: Ghosts and Legends of the Region - Presented by Bob Anderson, Host of Bob After Dark
Tue, Oct 28, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
Join Bob Anderson, host of WJOB podcast Bob After Dark, as he delves into the eerie and unexplained occurrences of Northwest Indiana. 
Calumet Astronomical Society
Tue, Oct 28, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Join the Calumet Astronomical Society to learn about various cosmic topics!
Citizenship Class
Wed, Oct 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Merrillville - Meeting Room C
Free citizenship classes to help prepare adults for the Citizenship test in Chicago at the USCIS. Call 219-769-3541 ext.337 for more information.
Off the Hook
Wed, Oct 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
Bring your current craft project and join in the conversation! Please register.
Livestream Author Talk with Philippa Gregory - Author of Boleyn Traitor
Wed, Oct 29, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
LCPL Virtual Branch - Public Virtual Mtg Rm 1
Join other readers for a livestream conversation with Philippa Gregory about Boleyn Traitor.
Kids Discovery Hour (Grades K-6)
Wed, Oct 29, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
St. John - Children's Program Room
Kids in grades K-6 are welcome to hang out in the children's room after school. Activities may include art projects, movies, science projects, games, and more! No registration required.
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Wed, Oct 29, 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 technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
Crochet @ Your Library
Wed, Oct 29, 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 bring along a project you're already working on! 
Halloween Spooktacular
Wed, Oct 29, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Hobart - Children's Program Room,Large Meeting Room,Programming Room
Families can drop in for a fun and spooky time. Enjoy some music, activities, light refreshments, and more. And don’t forget to wear your costume!
Cancelled
Genealogy 101 - Q&A, Ancestry and Family Search, Other Tools and Forms
Wed, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Munster
Learn more about genealogy with genealogist Herb Smith! We'll discuss the latest techniques to trace your family history, advances in genealogical technology, and more.
Halloween Party: All Ages
Wed, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Join us at the Lake Station-New Chicago branch for a Halloween party with snacks, crafts, games, and green screen photos. All ages are welcome!
Genealogy 101 - Emigration and Immigration
Wed, Oct 29, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Learn more about genealogy with genealogist Herb Smith! We'll discuss the latest techniques to trace your family history, advances in genealogical technology, and more.
Medicare 101
Wed, Oct 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Cedar Lake - Children's Programming Room
Significant changes are coming to Medicare in 2026! Do you know what they are? Come to this Educational presentation to find out, and to get answers you need to your other Medicare questions!
Smash Bros. Smack Down
Wed, Oct 29, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
Enjoy some exciting Super Smash Brothers Ultimate matches with your fellow library patrons.
Thursday Threaders
Thu, Oct 30, 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 company of others.
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Thu, Oct 30, 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 technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
All The Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham - Between the Lines Book Discussion
Thu, Oct 30, 11:15am - 12:30pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
The Between the Lines book discussion group will read "All the Dangerous Things" by Stacy Willingham. Books for this discussion can be picked up at the Dyer-Schererville branch.
Genealogy Class: All Free for the Finding - Digging Up Family History for Free on the Internet
Thu, Oct 30, 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A,Merrillville Zoom Room
This presentation is a sampling of the best, free websites for genealogy. Website subjects include general genealogy, Indiana, immigration, British and newspapers.
Beginning Crochet
Thu, Oct 30, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
Learn the basics of crochet to get you started on a new project.
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Thu, Oct 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.
Silly Spooky Storytime: Ages 2-6
Thu, Oct 30, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for Halloween fun with books, songs, rhymes, and a craft! Costumes are encouraged.
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Halloween Ball: Ages 4 - 12
Thu, Oct 30, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
Join us for a Halloween Ball. Wear your costume, have fun playing some games, and create a fun craft. At the end, we will have a parade to show off our costumes.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Thu, Oct 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D
Free English Classes for participants who are learning English as a second language. Different levels are available. Call 219-769-3541 ext. 337 for more information.
Senior Planet: Online Tools for Contacting Your Lawmaker - Hosted by IU's Center for Urban and Regional Excellence
Fri, Oct 31, 11:00am - 12:15pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
In this lecture, we will review several non-partisan websites that can help you identify your elected officials, understand how they vote on bills, and contact them about important issues.Register
Stitch'n Time
Sat, Nov 01, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Hobart - Children's Program Room
Adults and teens, please join us with your projects (knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, etc.) to chat and stitch! Bring your supplies, and other attendees can instruct on crochet as needed.
Keep Me In Stitches
Sat, Nov 01, 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. Please bring your own projects.
Cancelled
Yoga & Breathing
Sat, Nov 01, 10:00am - 11:00am
Munster
Each session includes a series of asanas (postures) & sequences of pranayam (breathing exercises) for good health. Please bring your own mat to class.
Reading to the Dogs - Love on a Leash
Sat, Nov 01, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Highland - Children's Programming Room
In this program participants will get the opportunity to read to a therapy dog. Ages 6-11. Registration is required.
Newsies! - Movie + Craft (Ages 16 & Over)
Sat, Nov 01, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
We will design/decorate canvas totes as we watch Newsies! Runtime: 2hrs. Rated: PG.
Citizenship Class
Mon, Nov 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Merrillville - Meeting Room C
Free citizenship classes to help prepare adults for the Citizenship test in Chicago at the USCIS. Call 219-769-3541 ext.337 for more information.
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Mon, Nov 03, 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 technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
LGBTQ+ Considerations in Dementia Care - Understanding Dementia: A CoAction Learning Series
Mon, Nov 03, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B
Join us for this essential training that addresses the unique needs of LGBTQ+ older adults living with dementia.
Wicked (2024) - Movie Monday
Mon, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 4:45pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
Come and enjoy this afternoon movie with us! Popcorn and snacks will be served. Seating is limited. Registration is required.
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls - Workshop Series Presented by CoAction
Mon, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
Do you worry about falling? Join us for a free workshop series designed to manage falls and increase activity levels! Registration with CoAction required!
Please contact the library to register for this event.
Where the Crawdads Sing
Mon, Nov 03, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Meeting Room
A woman who raised herself in the marshes of the Deep South becomes a suspect in the murder of a man with whom she was once involved. Rated PG13. Runtime of 2hr5mins.
LEGO® Club (Grades K-5)
Mon, Nov 03, 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.
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Mon, Nov 03, 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 technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Mon, Nov 03, 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.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Mon, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room B,Meeting Room C,Meeting Room D
Free English Classes for participants who are learning English as a second language. Different levels are available. Call 219-769-3541 ext. 337 for more information.
Mama Just Wants to Read - A Silent Book Club
Mon, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
St. John - Children's Program Room
What is a silent book club? A social gathering for readers. There is no assigned reading. Bring your own book or borrow one of ours. All readers 18+ are welcome.
Teen Craft: Gratitude Journal
Mon, Nov 03, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Highland - Meeting Room A
Create and decorate your own gratitude journal just in time for the holidays. There will be snacks. Supplies will be provided. Ages 12-18. Space is limited. Registration required.
Monday Night Adult D&D
Mon, Nov 03, 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 Abyss campaign. Beginners and experienced players welcome!
Medicare 101
Mon, Nov 03, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Hobart - Large Meeting Room
Significant changes are coming to Medicare in 2026! Come to a FREE Educational presentation at the library to get the answers you need!
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The St. John Branch is conveniently located on US 41 (Wicker Avenue). Our beautiful building features a public meeting room and a private small group room. We offer events for all ages, from birth through adults, including early literacy programs, crafts, Makerspace classes, computer classes, movies, and much more! We also have a broad collection of print materials, internet computers, and free WiFi, as well as the ability to download and stream materials electronically. Our friendly staff is ready to help you enjoy your visit to our branch!