April 1st: Clean Slate Day
It's LCPL's 70th birthday, and Clean Slate Day is our gift to you! On April 1st (and no, it's not a prank) we'll wipe out all existing overdue fines, giving you a fresh start with your library card.
You don't have to do anything - all outstanding overdue fines will vanish automatically on April 1st.
Clean Slate Day is only for overdue fines, but if you have lost item fees sitting on your account please get in touch. We're happy to help out with those, too, so you can get back to using your library with no worries!
April 20: All Locations Closed
All LCPL locations will be closed April 20, 2022 for a staff training day.
Featured Program:
National Library Week
April 3 - 9
National Library Week is almost here! Several of our branches are hosting special events to celebrate. Visit lcplin.org/events to see them all!
Library Lover Tip: You can type National Library Week into the calendar's search bar to quickly filter events.
But wait, there's more!
We'll be holding a raffle starting April 1st and running the whole month to celebrate not only National Library Week, but our 70th birthday! All you have to do to earn tickets is visit LCPL locations. You can get 1 ticket for each branch you visit each day!
See all the details on our 70th Anniversary Raffle page.
See what else is happening at the library!
From the Stacks:
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You Asked, We Answered!
Question: Are there any volunteer options for teens at LCPL?
Answer: Yes! Teens (ages 12-18) can obtain volunteer hours by joining one of the branches' Teen Advisory Board (TAB) groups. TABs are a place where teens can make their voices heard in the library and the community by helping to plan and organize teen library programs and events.
Some of the branches offer in-person and/or virtual TAB meetings each month. Head to our events calendar and use the search function to find an upcoming meeting!
Kids' Skill-Building Books:
Ten Rules of the Birthday Wish by Beth Ferry and Tom Lichtenheld (Available as a read-aloud book, and in Spanish!)
Skills:
• Background Knowledge
• Narrative Skills
• Vocabulary
• Print Motivation
• Print Awareness
• Letter Knowledge
• Phonological Awareness
Practices:
• Talking
• Writing
• Singing
• Reading
• Playing
Extend the book with a wish jar!
Click, Clack, Moo: Cows that Type by Doreen Cronin (Available as a read-aloud book!)
Skills:
• Phonological Awareness
• Background Knowledge
• Narrative Skills
• Print Motivation
• Print Awareness
Practices:
• Talking
• Playing
• Reading
Extend the Book with a animal dice craft!
How does READING help my child get ready to read?
Lake County Public Library
1919 W 81st Ave
Merrillville, IN
(219) 769-3541www.lcplin.org