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Thu, 03/05/2026 - 5:35pm by laughingcat

Need to Know:

 

a person holds up a mug with the Libratory logo printed on itPrint on mugs, mouse pads, and more at the Libratory!

The Libratory now has a sublimation printer and heat press: tools you can use to print designs and transfer them to mugs, t-shirts, mouse pads, and more!

Show off your creativity with custom items that are uniquely yours. They also make great gifts! 

What kind of items? Is there a cost? How does it work? Get answers to all your questions at www.lcplin.org/sublimation-printing

 

Featured Program: 

Robotics Workshops

Two kids and an adult work intently at a laptopAges 9-12 | 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

April 11 at Lake Station-New Chicago

April 18 at Griffith-Calumet Twp 

Mentoring Youth Through Technology is coming to the library in April! Join us for a fun, hands-on workshop where kids will learn the fundamentals of robotics and coding

Both sessions are the same; sign up for whichever works best for you. Spots are limited, so save your seat now!

Sign up for April 11 | Sign up for April 18

 

From the Stacks: 

 

The cover of the audiobook pictured on an iPad. The cover shows a man and woman kissing.

 

Staff Recommends: Hold Me While You Wait by Kimberly Brown

An audiobook that romance fans won't want to hit pause on!

 

Images of African American people including business people, protestors, doctors, and others. Text reads Black Life in America. News Bank

 

Have You Tried Black Life in America?

A collection of news sources, including historical and current Black publications, covering the African American experience from the 18th century to today!

 

You Asked, We Answered!
 
Ask a LibrarianQuestion: Can you recommend a tutor? My kids are struggling with their homework assignments.

Answer: Great news! Live, online tutoring is available from 4-11 pm, 7 days a week, at tutor.com/lcplin.

Students of all ages may request help with math, science, writing, languages, social studies, AP courses, resumes, job interviews and more! Tutors are vetted thoroughly, well-trained, and interact with students via a virtual whiteboard (no cameras or video). It's free with your full access or digital access library card!

 

Kids' Skill-Building Books:

book coverI Like Myself! by Karen Beaumont

Skills

  • Vocabulary
  • Phonological Awareness

Practices

  • Talking
  • Reading
  • Writing

Extend the book with an affirmations activity!

book cover

The Wheels on the Tuk Tuk by Kabir Sehgal & Surishtha Sehgal, Illustrated by Jess Golden

Skills

  • Vocabulary
  • Background Knowledge

Practices

  • Singing
  • Playing

Extend the book with craft stick fireworks!

How does WRITING help my child get ready to read?

Lake County Public Library
1919 W 81st Ave
Merrillville, IN
(219) 769-3541

www.lcplin.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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