Need to Know:
A Plow PSA
With winter well underway, remember that you're sharing the roads and parking lots with large, heavy pieces of machinery with a lot of blind spots. That's right, we mean plows! Here are a few things to keep in mind when navigating parking lots and roads, whether on foot or in a vehicle:
- Plow drivers can't see you. (Except when... NO! Always assume they can't see you!)
- Plows cannot stop quickly - and if it's plow weather, neither can you. Give them space.
- Listen for the backup beep and get out of the way.
- Don't drive or walk distracted.
Our plow operators are trained professionals, but we can help them out a lot by keeping these tips in mind. Remember: When there's ice and snow, take it slow - and don't crowd the plow!
Featured Program:
Calling All Creators!
Creative Arts Summit Applications Open February 3rd
The Creative Arts Summit will return to Merrillville Branch for its 4th year on May 31st!
Applications for artists, writers, and creators of all kinds to secure a booth at the summit will open February 3. Applicants who are accepted will be able to network, showcase their work, and sell to the public.
You'll find the application at www.lcplin.org/cas from February 3rd until March 21st. We hope to see you at the CAS!
From the Stacks:
Staff Recommends: Nonfiction for the Long Winter Months
Winter gloom weighing you down? Try a couple nonfiction reads to buoy you up.
Have You Tried the Indiana Room Online?
We've digitized some of our most asked-for resources from the Indiana Room so that you can browse without coming in to Merrillville Branch!
You Asked, We Answered!
Question: What restaurants preceded Asparagus Restaurant at 7876 Broadway in Merrillville?
Answer: Searching the Haines Director (a.k.a. Criss-Cross Directory), the restaurants that occupied the address were The Odyssey (1980-2001), The Embers (2001), Balagio (2004-2007) and Asparagus (2008-present).
The Haines Directory lists street names alphabetically so users can find the property owner and contact information. The library carries issues from 1977 - 2021. The library also includes the Polk Directories (1999 - current) as an added residential and business reference resource.
Kids' Skill-Building Books:
Pitter Pattern by Joyce Hesselberth
Skills:
• Background Knowledge
• Letter Knowledge
• Vocabulary
• Phonological Awareness
Practices:
• Reading
• Talking
• Playing
Extend the book with coffee filter art!
Bunny Slopes by Claudia Rueda
Skills:
• Print Motivation
• Print Awareness
• Narrative Skills
Practices:
• Reading
• Playing
Extend the book with a marble ski run!
How does TALKING help my child get ready to read?
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