Cedar Lake – The Cedar Lake Branch Library, 10010 W. 133rd Avenue, is offering the following programs for children.
Registration required for all programs: visit www.lcplin.org/branches/cl.htm or call 374-7121.
S.T.E.A.M. Friday!
Fridays, Jan. 2, 23 & 30
All Day
Using Science, Technology, Engineering, Art & Math, children will enjoy experimenting, designing, building, computing, and crafting. This month explore snow, ice and cold.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Fridays, January 2 & 16
10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
Babies and toddlers, birth to 36 months of age, will participate in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays and music activities designed to enhance important pre-literacy skills.
Learning & More @ the Library
Mon.-Sat., Jan. 5-31
All Day
All month long enjoy early literacy activities, along with crafts and more for all ages. It's always fun @ the library.
Preschool Story Time Class
Tuesdays, January 6 & 20
10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m.
4 and 5 year old children will hear stories and participate in music activities, rhymes, crafts, and other activities with an emphasis on important early pre-reading skills.
LEGO Mania
Thursday, January 8
4:30 p.m.
Children through grade 6 will make and display their own LEGO creations made with library LEGO bricks. All supplies and snacks provided. Preschool children must be accompanied by an adult.
Toddler Time
Thursdays, January 8 & 22
10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Toddlers, 2 and 3 years of age accompanied by a caregiver, will participate in stories, finger play, music activities, crafts, and more. Activities are designed to help develop important pre-literacy skills.
Midwinter Crafts
Saturday, January 10
10 a.m.
Children of all ages are welcomed to make crafts geared toward inside fun during bad winter weather with ice experiments and more.
Block Party
Tuesday, January 13
10:30 a.m.
Children can enjoy free play with blocks of all sizes. Parents will have fun interacting with their children while learning how to help them develop a variety of skills through block play. Five stations are set up, each with a different set of blocks that aids the children in learning a specific skill in this class offered by the Purdue Extension Agency for families with children 8 months to 8 years of age.
Sensational Science
Thursday, January 15
4 p.m.
Open to anyone in middle or high school as presented in collaboration with Boy Scouts of America to promote STEM, teens can experiment, plan, build, and compute. Please be sure to register for this sensational program.
Be A Movie Star at LCPL
Monday, January 19
5 p.m.
Children in kindergarten through grade 5 can get their inner theatrics on making costumes, acting out skits, and more.
Snow Fun for All
Monday, January 26
6:30 p.m.
In this family story time enjoy the cold in the warmth of the library experimenting with snow and ice. Hear and participate in stories, songs, and other activities.
Schererville: The Dyer-Schererville Branch Library, 1001 Lincoln Highway (US 30), is offering the following programs for children.
Registration required for all programs: visit www.lcplin.org/branches/ds.htm or call 322-4731.
Craft Table for Children
January 2 to 31
All Day
Children of all ages are invited to make a fun craft during library open hours.
Kids' Art Club
Tuesday, January 6
4:30 p.m.
Children in 2nd through 6th grades will learn to draw and paint in this 1 hour monthly class.
DYNAMITE DUPLOs
Wednesday, January 7
10:30 a.m.
This is a 30 minute session for 2 to 5 year old children, accompanied by a caregiver, and includes simiple patterning and building activities with the library's DUPLO blocks.
LEGO Club
Thursday, January 8
6:30 p.m.
School age children, kindergarten to grade 6, will use their creativity to build unique projects with the library's LEGO bricks.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Mondays, January 12 & 19
10:30 a.m.
Or Tuesdays, January 13 & 20
10:30 a.m.
Mother Goose on the Loose is a 30 minute interactive nursery rhyme class for 6 to 23 month old infants and toddlers (accompanied by a caregiver). It includes rhymes, stories, music, and movement.
Story Hour for 4s & 5s
Mondays, January 12 & 19
1:30 p.m.
or Tuesdays, January 13 & 20
1:30 p.m.
4 and 5 year old child will enjoy stories, songs, activities, a short film and a craft.
Story Time for 2s & 3s
Wednesdays, January 14 & 21
10:15 a.m., or 11:15 a.m., or 1:30 p.m.
2 and 3 year old children, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy stories, songs, activities, and a craft.
Power Paws for Kids
Saturday, January 17
11 a.m.
Children of all ages will have the opportunity to read a library book to one of the registered Delta Society Pet Partner dogs (accompanied by their trainers). The dogs are provided through Power Paws for Kids, a non-profit organization. Registration is not required.
Winter Wonderland
Thursday, January 29
6:30 p.m.
Children in kindergarten through 6th grade will have a wonderful time making a winter craft, hearing stories, and having hot chocolate.
Griffith: The Griffith-Calumet Branch Library, 1215 E. 45th Avenue, is offering the following programs for children.
Registration required for all programs: visit www.lcplin.org/branches/gr.htm or call 838-2825.
Art Club
Monday, January 5
6 p.m.
Kids in kindergarten through grade 5 will create a fun project and learn something new about art.
Story Hour for 4s & 5s
Tuesdays, January 6 & 20
1 p.m.
Preschool age children, 4 and 5 year olds as well as more independent minded 3 year olds, will hear sotires, enjoy music, games, finger play, and make a craft.
Story Time for 2s & 3s
Wednesdays, January 7 & 21
10:30 a.m.
Toddlers, 2 and 3 years of age accompanied by an adult caregiver, will enjoy a story time with books, finger play, music, and a craft.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Wednesdays, January 14 & 28
10:30 a.m.
Babies and toddlers, birth to 23 months of age accompanied by a caregiver, will enjoy stories, music, finger play, games, and rhymes to foster language development and motor skills.
Celebrate Martin Luther King's Birthday
Friday, January 16
10:30 a.m.
Home schooled kids will celebrate Dr. King's birthday with stories, games, and a craft.
LEGO Mania
Monday, January 19
4 p.m.
Children in kindergarten through grade 5 will build with the library's LEGO blocks.
S.T.E.A.M. Team
Thursday, January 22
6 p.m.
Kids in 1st to 5th grades will learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math with games, experiments, and crafts to explore each topic.
Highland: The Highland Branch Library, 2841 Jewett Street, is offering the following programs for children.
Registration required for all programs: visit www.lcplin.org/branches/hi.htm or call 838-2394.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Tuesdays, January 6 & 20
6:30 p.m.
or Wednesdays, January 7 & 21
10:30 a.m.
Babies and toddlers, 6 to 36 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this interactive nursery rhyme class filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement.
Family Game Night
Thursday, January 8
6-7:30 p.m.
Families may join us for an evening of games and refreshments. An assortment of board games will be available.
Tremendous 2s & 3s Story Time
Mondays, January 12 & 26
10:30 a.m.
Toddlers, 2 to 3 years of age, accompanied with their caregivers, will enjoy stories, finger play, music, and a craft during this lap-sit class.
Pokemon Trading Card Game Night for Teens
Monday, January 12
6 p.m.
Prove who is the best Trainer by sending your Pokemon into battle! Open to experienced players and those interested in learning the game (11-17), but you must bring your own deck to play. Registration is not required.
Family Story Hour
Tuesday, January 13 & 27
6:30 p.m.
Families with children 3 to 6 years of age will enjoy stories, finger plays, music, and a craft.
Fabulous 4s & 5s Story Hour
Wednesdays, January 14 & 28
10:30 a.m.
Children will enjoy stories, finger play, music, related activities and a craft.
LEGO CLUB
Wednesday, January 14
3:30 p.m.
School age children (kindergarten to grade 6) will free build or build the 'challenge' project with the library's LEGO blocks. Constructions will be on display in the library until next month's meeting. Parents of children through grade 2 should plan to assist their child.
Family Sing Along Film Saturday, January 17
2-4 p.m.
We'll play a popular movie on our cinematic screen as you sing along with the princesses and snowmen. Costumes are encouraged, but not required. Call the library for the film's title. Rated PG, run time 103 minutes.
Hobart: The Hobart Branch Library, 100 Main Street, is offering the following programs for children.
Registration required for all programs: visit www.lcplin.org/branches/ho.htm or call 942-2243.
Preschool Story Hour
Mondays, January 5 & 19
10:30 a.m. Or 1:30 p.m.
Children from 4 to 5 years of age are invited to participate in a story hour that includes stories, songs, finger play, and a craft.
LEGO Night
Tuesday, January 6
6 p.m.
Children in kindergarten to grade 6 will use their imagination to create structures using LEGO bricks.
Toddler Time
Mondays, January 12 & 26
10:30 a.m.
Friday, January 16
10:30 a.m.
Toddlers, 2 to 3 years of age, accompanied by an adult caregiver, will participate with stories, songs, finger play, and a craft.
'Tweens Craft Night
Tuesday, January 13
6 p.m.
'Tweens (9 to 12 years of age) will create a winter craft and discuss ideas for future programs.
ke plans for future programs, talk about books they have read, and earn volunteer hours. Snacks served.
Winter Wonderland
Tuesday, January 20
6 p.m.
Children in kindergarten through grade 6 will make a winter craft and hear a seasonal story.
Lake Station: The Lake Station-New Chicago Branch Library, 2007 Central Avenue, is offering the following programs for children.
Registration required for all programs: visit www.lcplin.org/branches/lsnc.htm or call 962-2409.
Mittens, Mittens, Mittens!!!
Wednesday, January 7
6 p.m.
School age children (kindergarten to grade 5) will create their own holiday wrapping paper. All supplies will be on hand and refreshments will be served. Registration is not required.
Mom & Me
Tuesday, January 13
10:30 a.m.
Join the fun at this child (infants to 2 year olds) and adult participation story time that includes stories, songs, and finger plays presented by NorthShore Health Center.
A Winter Preschool Story Hour
Tuesday, January 13
1:30 p.m.
Children, 4 to 5 years of age, will hear stories, and participate in songs, finger play, and make a craft.
'Tweens celebrate the Chinese New Year
Wednesday, January 21
6 p.m.
'Tweens (grades 4-8) will create fashion accessories from duct tape. Snacks provided. Registration is not required.
Olaf's Snow Festival
Saturday, January 31
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Young Elsa's and Olaf's are invited to join in a celebration of all things cold! Play games, sing-a-long, and view the now famous Disney film starring these characters. Come dressed up if you wish! Refreshments served.
Merrillville: The Merrillville branch of Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. 81st Avenue (US 30), is offering the following classes for children.
Registration required for all programs: visit www.lcplin.org/branches/cnl.htm or call 769-3541, Ext. 360.
Craft Table for Children
Every Day
All Day
Children of all ages are welcome to make a craft in the Children's Department during the library's open hours.
Board Game Fun
Wednesday, January 7
6:30 p.m.
Children in grades 2 to 5 will meet to play fun board games. Family members are welcome to join in.
LEGO Club
Monday, January 12
4 p.m.
Children in 2nd through 6th grades will have fun making their own unique LEGO creations with library LEGOs. The only requirement is imagination!
Story Hour: Dream On
Tuesdays, January 13 & 27
10 a.m.
Four and five year old children will hear stories, sing songs, participate in finger play, and make crafts all about dreams.
Story Time
Monday, January 19
10 a.m.
Toddlers, 2 and 3 year olds, accompanied by a caregiver, will participate in stories, music and crafts.
Celebrating Your 'U'
Monday, January 19
4 p.m.
In recognition of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s birthday, school age children (kindergarten to grade 5) will celebrate his dream of tolerance and individuality through stories, games, and a craft.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Tuesday, January 20
10 a.m.
In this half hour, early literacy, lap-sit class, infants and toddlers will use songs, rhymes, and finger play to encourage interaction and foster language development.
Gaming Night
Wednesday, January 21
6 p.m.
School age children (kindergarten to grade 5) are invited to get together to plan Wii, PlayStation 2, and board games. Snacks will be served.
Beach Party Bash
Thursday, January 22
4 p.m.
School age children (kindergarten to grade 5) are invited to come in from the cold and join us for an indoor beach bash.
Munster: The Munster branch of Lake County Public Library, 8701 Calumet Avenue, is offering the following programs for children.
Registration required for all programs: visit www.lcplin.org/branches/mu.htm or call 836-8450.
Terrific 2s & 3s Story Time
Mondays, January 5 & 19
10:15 a.m. Or 11:15 a.m.
This class gives toddlers a chance to be on their own while still having a caregiver in the background. Sessions include stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Wednesdays, January 7 & 21
10 a.m.
This class is designed for parents who want to learn how to play with their baby (birth to 23 months of age), while stimulating mental growth. Individual sessions include rhymes, chants, songs, stories, and activities geared to help early childhood development.
Fantastic 4s & 5s Story Hour
Tuesdays, January 13 & 27
10:30 a.m.
This class allows children to exert their independence and attend by themselves. The sessions include stories, songs, rhymes, a short film, and a craft. Children attend the first half on their own then retrieve their adult caregiver for the craft at the end. Registration is not required.
Debunking the Presidents: Folklore Behind American Leaders
Wednesdays, Jan. 21-Feb. 11
4 p.m.
Children in kindergarten or older will look at the myths and legends behind four of our past presidents in each of these four sessions. First up is George Washington, then Abraham Lincoln, followed by Benjamin Harrison and Barak Obama.
St. John: The St. John branch of the Lake County Public Library, 9540 Wicker Avenue, is offering the following programs for children.
Registration required for all programs: visit www.lcplin.org/branches/sj.htm or call 365-5379.
Toddler Time
Tuesdays, January 6 & 20
10:15 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.
Toddlers, accompanied by an adult caregiver, will listen to stories and participate in music, finger play, and other activities.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Thursdays, January 8 & 22
10:15 a.m.
This half hour, lap-sit class for infants and toddlers (birth to 23 months of age with an adult caregiver) uses songs, rhymes, and finger play to encourage interaction and foster language development.
Snowflakes
Thursday, January 8
4:30 p.m.
School age children (kindergarten to grade 5) will create paper snowflakes for a variety of wintry paper crafts.
Story Hour for 4, 5, and 6 Year Olds
Fridays, January 9 & 23
10:30 a.m.
The children will participate in an hour filled with stories, crafts, and other activities.
Power Paws for Kids
Saturday, January 24
11 a.m.
Children of all ages will enjoy reading aloud to the Power Paws service dogs.
Secret Agent Spy Club
Tuesday, January 27
4:30 p.m.
School age children (kindergarten to grade 5) will learn how to make invisible ink and enjoy other spy-related activities.
Family Story Time
Wednesday, January 28
6:30 p.m.
Children and their families will participate in stories, crafts and other activities.