Lake County Public Library
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Need to Know:
Calling All Creators!
The Creative Arts Summit will return to Merrillville Branch for its 3rd year on June 1, 2024!
Applications are currently open for artists, writers, and creators of all kinds to secure a booth at the summit. You'll be able to network, showcase your work, and sell to the public.
Applications close March 18, so apply today!
Featured Program:
Get Ready for the Eclipse!
Eclipse glasses? We've got 'em. Supplies are limited. You can get a pair by attending an eclipse event at the library or by visiting an LCPL branch any time and completing a simple safety quiz.
To save your seat at an eclipse event, head to www.lcplin.org/events and search eclipse. Make sure to sign up in advance - these events will fill up quickly!
Glasses out of stock?
If you can't make it to an eclipse event and the front desk is out of glasses, you can make your own eclipse viewer! Here are guides to make one from a cereal box (with adjustments for any size box) and from a shoe box (with video guide).
DO NOT use your eclipse glasses from previous eclipses. The glasses do expire and you will be at risk of permanent eye damage.
NASA 2024 Eclipse Safety Sheet
NASA Información sobre seguridad – Eclipse 2024
From the Stacks:
Staff Recommends: Graphic Novels for Black History Month
Check out these awesome graphic novels on assistant librarian Ashley's TBR list for Black History Month!
Have You Tried
Explore comprehensive news coverage of the African American experience as recorded by news media from 1704 to today.
You Asked, We Answered!
Question: I heard there are classes at the library to help me become a citizen. What do I need to do?
Answer: The rules and procedures to becoming a US Citizen are rather complicated. Fortunately, there are immigration lawyers and experts to assist with this process. Once you have met with someone who can assist you with the legal aspect, you need to decide if you want to become a citizen of the United States.
If your decision is yes, then the library has classes that will prepare you for the in-person test. The test is three parts: speaking, reading and writing.
The material is about United States history and how our government works. We have wonderful printed color materials that help pull the vast information into a story, and will help you understand the political structure, allowing you to better participate in our democratic society. We are proud to say we've helped 21 people become legal citizens so far!
To learn more about our classes visit lcplin.org/esl.
Kids' Skill-Building Books:
Robot in Love by T.L. McBeth
Skills:
• Vocabulary
• Print Awareness
• Narrative Skills
Practices:
• Talking
• Reading
• Playing
Extend the book with a paper robot craft
Pen Pals illustrated by Alexandra Pichard
Skills:
• Background Knowledge
• Narrative Skills
• Print Awareness
• Vocabulary
Practices:
• Reading
• Talking
• Writing
Extend the book by practicing letter writing
How does PLAYING help my child get ready to read?
Lake County Public Library
1919 W 81st Ave
Merrillville, IN
(219) 769-3541