Need to Know:
Check Out a SEGA Genesis Mini!
SEGA Genesis Minis are now available at every branch! Each console comes with 40 pre-loaded games, including Tetris, Castlevania: Bloodlines, Sonic the Hedgehog, and more favorites! See a full list of games
The systems are available to Full Access cardholders for 7 day check-outs and can be renewed once if there are no holds. They come with two controllers and can be plugged into any screen with an HDMI port.
Ready to play? Place your hold here!
Featured Program:
As the Page Turns Online Book Club
January 6 - March 10
As the Page Turns is LCPL's new forum-style book club where you can drop in and join the discussion whenever you have a moment. It's perfect for busy readers!
We'll read one book over the course of two months so you'll have plenty of time to get caught up. Plus, Full Access cardholders can download the ebook from a special no-waiting collection just for As the Page Turns members.
Our first read will be The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller. Club members will have the chance to vote on future reads.
Sound like the club for you? Sign up here!
See what else is happening at the library!
From the Stacks:
Staff Recommends: A Christmas Carol in a Different Light
Dyer-Schererville librarian Chris explains some of the in-jokes Victorians would have laughed at when reading Dickens' A Christmas Carol.
Have You Tried Consumer Reports?
Independent, unbiased reviews of hundreds of products, from large appliances to brands of yogurt. Your library card gets you free access.
You Asked, We Answered!
Question: Do you have any materials on how to do graphic drawing?
Answer: We have books of course, but also a database called LinkedIn Learning that has video courses that can teach you graphic drawing!
For books, head to the reference section of your favorite library and look for books numbered 741. For graphic novel/comic-style drawing, you'll want 741.5 but illustration in general goes all the way to 743.
For LinkedIn Learning, just hit the link and log in with your library card and PIN. You can start by searching "drawing," or try a more specific keyword to narrow down your results.
Kids' Skill-Building Books:
Listen Up! Train Song by Victoria Allenby
Skills:
• Print Awareness
• Phonological Awareness
• Background Knowledge
• Vocabulary
Practices:
• Talking
• Reading
• Playing
• Singing
Extend the book with a paper train name craft!
Secret, Secret Agent Guy by Kira Bigwood, Illustrated by Celia Krampien
Skills:
• Phonological Awareness
• Narrative Skills
• Vocabulary
• Background Knowledge
• Print Awareness
Practices:
• Reading
• Talking
• Singing
• Playing
Extend the Book with a lollipop craft!
How does SINGING help my child get ready to read?
Lake County Public Library
1919 W 81st Ave
Merrillville, IN
(219) 769-3541www.lcplin.org