Welcome, Director Carol Daumer Gutjahr!
This month, LCPL Director Ingrid Norris passed the mantle on to our new director, Carol Daumer Gutjahr! Carol started with LCPL as a page 33 years ago and is still looking forward to learning new things. She's excited to lead the library as a vital part of the community!
Special Hours:
Sunday, April 9: Merrillville Branch CLOSED
Wednesday, April 12: All Locations CLOSED (Staff In-Service Day)
Featured Program:
21st Annual Literary Tea
April 15, 1:00 PM
Merrillville Branch
Join us for the LCPL Foundation's 21st Annual Literary Tea, featuring a presentation by writer, actress, artist, and singer Cory Goodrich!
Tickets are $35/person and include a full afternoon tea with dessert, catered by The Gourmet Goddess.
Seating is very limited, so RSVP as soon as possible!
To RSVP: Mail cash or check, along with the names of everyone in your party/table, to Merrillville Branch (1919 W. 81st Ave, Merrillville, IN 46410, care of the Marketing Dept)
Or bring your payment to any LCPL location.
Please let us know of any dietary restrictions before the event. Changes cannot be made the day of the tea.
Checks can be made payable to the Lake County Public Library Foundation. Sorry, we cannot accept credit cards at this time.
Proceeds from the tea support the LCPL Foundation, which sponsors the Imagination Library.
From the Stacks:
Staff Recommends:The Pentecost & Parker Mysteries
Set in 1940s NYC!
Have You Tried
NoveList Plus?
A book recommendation engine for when a librarian isn't available!
You Asked, We Answered!
Question: I've moved outside of LCPL's district but I still really want access to Libby, Hoopla, and Kanopy. Is there any way I can still access those even though I moved to a different state?
Answer: Yes! You can purchase an LCPL subscription and gain access to all the things residents of our district get.
The current subscription fee is $50 for a year of access. You can call 219-769-3541 or submit an Ask a Librarian form to subscribe.
Kids' Skill-Building Books:
Count the Monkeys by Mac Barnett
Skills:
• Print Awareness
• Narrative Skills
• Vocabulary
• Letter Knowledge
• Print Motivation
Practices:
• Talking
• Reading
• Playing
• Writing
Extend the book with a counting activity!
Whose Egg is That? by Darrin P. Lunde
Skills:
• Print Motivation
• Narrative Skills
• Vocabulary
• Letter Knowledge
Practices:
• Reading
• Playing
• Talking
Extend the Book with a themed sensory bin!
How does PLAYING help my child get ready to read?
Lake County Public Library
1919 W 81st Ave
Merrillville, IN
(219) 769-3541