LIBRARY INSIDER
PlayStation Classics, Picture Book Month, Crafting Tutorials, and More!
Need to Know:
Check Out a PlayStation Classic!
PlayStation Classics are now available at every branch! Each console comes with 20 pre-loaded games, including Final Fantasy VII, Rayman, Resident Evil Director's Cut, 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.
Not a fan of PlayStation? We also have Sega Genesis Minis!
Place your hold on a Sega Genesis Mini or PlayStation Classic here!
Featured Program:
National Picture Book Month Events
November is National Picture Book Month, and you know we're celebrating! Each branch is celebrating with a fun event you can enjoy with your kids. Visit as many as you like!
Cedar Lake: Virtual Family Picture Book Month Storytime | Nov 21, 5:30 PM
Dyer-Schererville: Picture Book Family Storytime | Nov 30, 1:00 PM
Griffith-Calumet: Picture Book Month Storytime | Nov 5, 1:00 PM
Highland: Picture Book BINGO | Nov 8, 4:30 PM
Hobart: A Picture Book Celebration | Nov 16, 4:30 PM
Lake Station-New Chicago: Picture Book Month Storybook Walk | Nov 1, 3:30 PM
Merrillville: Picture Book Month Family Storytime | Nov 29, 10:30 AM
Munster: Elephant and Piggie Party | Nov 17, 6:00 PM
St. John: Picture Book Month Family Storytime | Nov 5, 10:00 AM
See what else is happening at the library!
From the Stacks:
Staff Recommends: Vegan & Vegetarian Cookbooks
Whether you're vegetarian, vegan, or just embracing Meatless Mondays, we highly recommend these cookbooks!
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You Asked, We Answered!
Question: How can I keep track of which books and DVDs I've checked out before?
Answer: We have a feature called Reading History that you can turn on for your account. It will keep track of every physical item that gets checked out on your library card. Here's how to turn it on:
1: Log into your account using your library card number and PIN.
2: Expand the Contact Information and Preferences section.
3: Under Preferences, click the box that says Maintain Reading History.
That's it! From this moment forward, all physical items you check out will show up in the Reading History section of your account. You can log in to view it any time.
If you decide later that you no longer wish to track your reading history, you can follow those same steps to turn it off. Just un-check the Maintain Reading History box in step 3. Warning: If you turn Maintain Reading History off, your list of previous checkouts will not be retrievable even if you turn it back on.
Kids' Skill-Building Books:
Gustavo the Shy Ghost by Flavia Z. Drago
Skills:
• Narrative Skills
• Background Knowledge
Practices:
• Reading
• Playing
• Writing
Extend the book with a shy paper ghost!
Trick or Treat, It's Halloween by Linda Lowery and Richard Keep
Skills:
• Vocabulary
• Background Knowledge
• Phonological Awareness
• Letter Knowledge
Practices:
• Talking
• Reading
• Writing
Extend the Book with a collage pumpkin!
How does PLAYING help my child get ready to read?
Lake County Public Library
1919 W 81st Ave
Merrillville, IN
(219) 769-3541www.lcplin.org