Need to Know:
National Library Week: Ready, Set, Library!
Celebrate National Library Week with us April 7-13! Check our calendar for special events like book BINGO, a bookish bouquet crafting class, a jigsaw puzzle race and more.
And don't forget to stop by your favorite branch starting April 7 for a free We ❤️ Our Library yard sign (while supplies last)!
Featured Program:
Hobart Branch Elevator
Ribbon-Cutting
April 6, 2 PM - 4 PM | Hobart Branch
Join us in celebrating the improved accessibility of our library with the grand opening of Hobart Branch's new elevator! All ages are welcome to attend this special ribbon-cutting ceremony. Light refreshments will be served.
From the Stacks:
Staff Recommends: Cici's Journal
A heartwarming middle-grade graphic novel series that teens and adults will also love!
Have You Tried U.S. History inContext?
It’s easy to understand our nation’s history with Gale In Context: U.S. History. Explore for yourself online - it's free with your library card!
You Asked, We Answered!
Question: Can I learn how to craft here? What do you have available?
Answer: We have many crafting opportunities! Visit LCPL's calendar of events to see what's going on at each of our branches. We have classes for children, teens, and adults, including all-ability crafts and regularly scheduled craft gatherings. New programs are added frequently, so be sure to check often to see if anything catches your interest!
If you want more inspiration, you can visit Creativebug, which has hundreds of projects and tutorials to practice any level of crafting, from beginner to master! It's free when you log in with your Full Access or Digital Access LCPL card - and yes, student cards will work!
Or, if you enjoy physical materials, we have plenty of craft-based magazines and books available to check out; search our catalog or ask a librarian for help finding what you need!
And finally, if you are interested in using technology to create, be sure to explore the Libratory at Merrillville Branch!
Kids' Skill-Building Books:
Invisible Things by Andy J. Pizza & Sophie Miller
Skills:
• Vocabulary
• Background Knowledge
Practices:
• Talking
Extend the book with a pair of special binoculars
The Rainbow Snail by Karin Åkesson
Skills:
• Background Knowledge
• Vocabulary
Practices:
• Playing
• Talking
Extend the book with a rocking rainbow snail
How does PLAYING help my child get ready to read?
Lake County Public Library
1919 W 81st Ave
Merrillville, IN
(219) 769-3541