BOOKreMARKS Online
April 1-30
This is a month-long, online book discussion available to anyone, anywhere, at any time of day through email of: Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers by Mary Roach. Cadavers have been involved in science's boldest strides and wierdest undertakings. Stiff is an oddly compelling, often hilarious exploration of the strange lives of our bodies postmortem.
To join the discussion send an email to remarks@lcplin.org.
Cedar Lake – The Cedar Lake Branch Library, 10010 W. 133rd Avenue, is offering the following programs for adults.
Registration required for all programs: visit www.lcplin.org/branches/cl.htm or call 374-7121.
Crochet @ Your Library
Monday, April 6
7 p.m.
Learn beginning stitches while working on a simple project. Bring a skein of 100% cotton yarn and size H crochet hook...or bring along a project you're already working on.
Knitting Class
Monday, April 6 & 13
7-8:15 p.m.
Both beginning and experienced knitters will receive instruction. Participants should bring size 7 knitting needles and cotton yarn.
History on Film
Tuesday, April 14
2 p.m.
Travel through history via the library's big screen to celebrate National Library Week with an informative look back and forward.
Let it Grow
Tuesday, April 14
5 p.m.
Teens (11 and older) will craft with sand, soil, seeds, plants, and more to welcome spring. All materials (and snacks) provided.
Books & Chat
Wednesday, April 15
6:30-8 p.m.
Readers will discuss The Dovekeepers by Alice Hoffman, a tale inspired by the tragic first-century massacre of hundreds of Jewish people at Masada. It is a spellbinding tale of four extraordinarily bold, resourceful, and sensuous women with secrets to keep.
Travel the World Without Leaving Home
Tuesday, April 28
2 p.m.
Enjoy arm chair travel via the library's big screen traveling to Corsica, widely known as the birthplace of Napoleon.
Schererville: The Dyer-Schererville Branch Library, 1001 Lincoln Highway (US 30), is offering the following programs for adults.
Registration required for all programs: visit www.lcplin.org/branches/ds.htm or call 322-4731.
Personalized Reading Suggestions
April 1-30
Whether looking for a good book to read, interested in discovering new genres, or in need of suggestions for your book club, call to schedule an appointment this month with a reader's adviser and start building your 'to read' list.
Civil War Trivia Contest
Wednesday, April 1-14
All Day
April 9 marks the 150th anniversary of the end of the Civil War. Adults are invited to answer our trivia quiz correctly to be entered into a drawing for a canvas tote bag featuring a book-related quote from Abraham Lincoln.
Computer Class: Meet the Mouse
Wednesday, April 1
2-3:30 p.m.
Beginning users of the computer who have registered for the class will learn how to hold, move, and click a mouse effectively.
eBook Help
Wednesday, April 1
6 p.m.
Though help is always available at the information desk, on the first Wednesday of each month a librarian sets aside a full hour to assist with free downloadableS: eBooks, audiobooks, magazines, and music.
Independent Film
Monday, April 6
1-2:30 p.m.
A Sicilian hit man pauses in his assignment when he realizes that the only witness to his killings is a blind girl, and struggles with the decision to spare her life. Registration is not required.
Blood Pressure Screenings
Tuesday, April 7
10:30 a.m.
Free blood pressure screenings are offered by medical representatives. Registration not required.
Computer Class: Navigating the Net
Tuesday, April 7
2-3:30 p. m.
Wednesday, April 15
2-3:30 p.m.
Learn how to begin navigating the Internet to find information for work or recreation. Participants who have registered for this class must have basic mouse skills.
Computer Class: Applying for a Job Online
Tuesdays, April 7 or 28
6-7:30 p.m.
Register to take this class to learn the essential elements of completing a job application online with helpful tips. Must have basic mousing skills.
Computer Class: Basic Windows
Wednesday, April 8
2-3:30 p.m.
Learn the essentials of the computer desktop. Must have registered and have basic mousing skills.
Computer Class: Email Essentials
Monday, April 13
2-3:30 p.m.
Wednesday, April 22
2-3:30 p.m.
Learn to open a free email account, send and receive email, and attach pictures or documents to email. Must register for this class and have basic mousing skills.
Stamp Class
Tuesday, April 14
6:30 p.m.
Participants will work on projects created with rubber stamps. There is a $5 fee to cover the cost of materials provided due at the time of class. Bring a glue stick.
Virtual Tourist
Wednesday, April 15
7 p.m.
Journey to the royal cities and night markets of Morocco. We will travel by watching a film and eating a local snack. Registration not required.
Money Smart Week: Identity Theft Seminar
Tuesday, April 21
10:30 a.m.
Assistant U S Attorney Toi Houston provides tips on how to protect personal information, preventing online fraud, and protecting college-bound children from identity theft. Space is limited, so be sure to register.
Computer Class: Social Media Savvy
Tuesday, April 21
2-3:30 p.m.
Monday, April 27
2-3:30 p.m.
Learn the ins and outs of signing up for and using social media like Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest. Must have registered and have basicmouse skills and an email address.
Money Smart Week: Saving for College
Friday, April 24
4 p.m.
Parents are invited to a 25 minute presentation on college savings strategies, followed by a Q&A with Tony Townsley, author of the book Three Cups: A Lesson in Life and Money for Children. A Money Smart class for children, ages 4 to 8, will be offered simultaneously.
Between the Lines
Wednesday, April 29
7 p.m.
or Thursday, April 30
10 a.m.
A midwife in London's East End slums encounters a colorful cast of women: from warmhearted nuns to the woman with 24 children, to prostitutes of the city's seedier side. Read to discuss Call the Midwife: A Memoir of Birth, Joy, and Hard Times by Jennifer Worth. Registration not required.
Griffith: The Griffith-Calumet Branch Library, 1215 E. 45th Avenue, is offering the following programs for adults.
Registration required for all programs: visit www.lcplin.org/branches/gr.htm or call 838-2825.
Thursday Threaders
Thursdays, April 2-30
10:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Every or any Thursday, bring and work on your own project while enjoying the company of others.
Scrabble Night
Thursday, April 2
6-8 p.m.
Folks of all ages are invited to a fun evening of Scrabble – increase your vocabulary while having a great time!
Saturday Scrappers
Saturday, April 4
11 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Join this gathering to chat with other like-minded scrap booking friends while working on your scrap book.
AARP Smart Driver Course
Monday, April 6
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Seniors will learn defensive driving techniques, safety strategies, new traffic laws, and rules of the road. There is a $15 fee for AARP members, $20 for non-members, due at the time of class. Register by calling Jeanette Pike at 219-949-6307.
Paper Creations
Tuesday, April 7
1-2:30 p.m.
Design personalized cards and other paper creations. Learn, practice, and enjoy creating with paper, rubber stamps, and ink. The $5 fee covers materials and is due at the time of the class. Please bring tape and scissors.
StoryLovers Book Group
Tuesday, April 7
5:30 p.m.
or Wednesday, April 8
10:30 a.m.
Read to discuss The Curl Up and Dye by Sharon Sala filled with colorful characters of the South, the enticing story line follows LilyAnn who is devastated when the love of her life is killed in Iraq, but eventually finds a second chance at life and love.
Mystery Loves Co. Discussion
Monday, April 13
1 p.m.
Read to discuss Murder Simply Brewed by Vanetta Chapman. When the coffee shop manager is murdered in Middlebury's Amish Artisan Village, two women from different walks of life must join together to solve the mystery.
Great Decisions Discussion Group
Tuesdays, April 14 & 28
6:30 p.m.
Sectarianism is a politicization of ethnic and religious identity. How does sectarianism fit into a larger narrative of the Middle East? The “Great Decisions Discussion” follows the program set y the Foreign Policy Association, a national, nonprofit, nonpartisan, nongovernmental, educational organization to educate about the significant international issues that influence American lives.
Movie Wednesday
Wednesday, April 15
2 p.m.
Time is running out for the Clearwater team to find a companion for their beloved dolphin. The film stars Kris Kristofferson, Morgan Freeman, Harry Connick, Jr., and Ashley Judd; rated PG, run time is 108 minutes.
History Through Music
Thursday, April 16
6:30 p.m.
Rebound from tax day with folk songs about labor and work relations as Scott Larson reveals some of the history behind the songs about this historical and still current topic.
Gardening: Companion Planting
Monday, April 20
7 p.m.
Master Gardener Dolly Foster offers tips for increasing your garden yield by planting vegetables that help each others growth.
Blood Pressure Screenings
Tuesday, April 21
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Free blood pressure screenings are offered by medical representatives. Registration is not required.
Time to Travel Series
Wednesday, April 22
2-4 p.m.
Ireland's hills are covered with lush, emerald green grass, full of mystical stone buildings, Celtic monuments, medieval forts, and monasteries. This island is home to legends, music, poetry, and dance. Registration is not required.
Book Buddies
Monday, April 27
4 p.m.
Read to discuss Home Safe. Author Elizabeth Berg weaves a richly resonant story of a mother and daughter in emotional transit.
Moon Called Book Discussion
Monday, April 27 6:30 p.m. In Trent Jamieson's Death Most Definite, Steven de Selby, whose life is saved by a dead girl, finds himself on the brink of a regional apocalypse when the dead start hunting the living. The book discussion is for readers who love urban fantasy, horror fantasy, paranormal fiction and paranormal romance.
Highland: The Highland Branch Library, 2841 Jewett Street, is offering the following programs for adults.
Registration required for all programs: visit www.lcplin.org/branches/hi.htm or call 838-2394.
Computer Class: Meet the Mouse
Thursday, April 2
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 7
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Learn the basics of how to 'click' and move the mouse effectively. Class size is limited.
History on Film
Monday, April 6
2 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
View this comprehensive chronicle of the Hoover Dam, one of the most ambitious engineering projects of all time. Registration is not required.
Dementia Conversations
Wednesday, April 8
1:30 p.m.
Presented by the Alzheimer's Association-Greater Indiana Chapter, this program is designed to help people talk with their entire family about challenging and often uncomfortable topics related to Alzheimer's disease and dementia. Registration is not required.
Computer Class: Make the Most of Library Computers
Friday, April 10
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Monday, April 13
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Beginners learn the keyboard, desktop, and simple word processing skills. Basic mouse skills required.
Fiction Book Discussion
Tuesday, April 14
2 p.m.
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott is set in picturesque nineteenth-century New England, and is a classic piece of American literature. Registration is not required.
Stamp Camp
Wednesday, April 15
6:30 p.m.
With professional assistance, participants will design and complete customized greeting cards and more. There is a $5 fee to cover the cost of materials provided due at the time of class.
Inspirational Book Discussion
Thursday, April 16
2 p.m.
Readers will enjoy the romance and excitement as a young nurse and doctor figure out each others’ intentions and work hard to create a new life. Copies of All Things Hidden by Tracie Peterson and Kimberley Woodhouse are available at the circulation desk.
Gardening Class
Thursday, April 16
6:30 p.m.
Master Gardener Stacey Haskins presents a program on vertical gardening.
Travel Film
Monday, April 20
2 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Slovenia offers colorful forests, a coastal setting on the Adriatic Sea, Venetian style cities, mountain ski resorts and the Postojna cave. Registration is not required.
Computer Class: Navigating the Net
Tues. & Wed., April 21 & 22
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Beginners learn how to find information on the Internet using Google and Yahoo. Basic mouse skills required.
Once Upon a Crime
Thursday, April 23
7 p.m.
In Robert B. Parker's Fool Me Twice by Michael Brandman, one girl is a teenage dose of pretty poison; another is a movie starlet on the run from a violent past. These two cases collide in Paradise and Jesse Stone is trapped between them.
Classic/Feature Film
Monday, April 27
2 p.m. & 6 p.m.
One of the best of the Fred Astaire-Ginger Rogers musicals centers on a mistaken identity plot. (1935, run time 101 minutes) Registration is not required.
Hobart: The Hobart Branch Library, 100 Main Street, is offering the following programs for adults.
Registration required for all programs: visit www.lcplin.org/branches/ho.htm or call 942-2243.
Travel to Brussels
Tuesday, April 7
2 p.m.
Explore Brussels, the capital of Belgium, where the medieval city core defines the whole city.
Stitch and Chat
Wednesdays, April 8 & 22
6:30 p.m.
Tuesday, April 28
2 p.m.
Bring your crochet, knitting, needlework or other crafts and create while enjoying the company of others. If you want to learn, come along and we'll get you started.
Classic Movie Series
Tuesday, April 14
2 p.m.
NASA must devise a strategy to return Apollo 13 to Earth safely after the spacecraft undergoes massive internal damage that jeopardizes the lives of its three astronauts in this PG rated film with a run time of 140 minutes.
Computer Class: iPad Drop in Help
Tuesday, April 14
2 p.m.
Bring your iPad to the library and we can assist you with using it.
Computer Class: Android Tablet Drop in Help
Tuesday, April 14
3 p.m.
Bring your Android Tablet to the library and we can assist you with using it.
Contemporary Book Club
Tuesday, April 21
10:30 a.m.
In Ray Bradbury's classic Fahrenheit 451's frightening vision of the future, firemen don't put out fires – they start them in order to burn books, deeming knowledge and ideas to be bad for society.
Found on Pinterest!
Tuesday, April 21
10:30 a.m.
Drop in and make a project found on Pinterest! See if we can nail it. All supplies provided.
Lake Station: The Lake Station-New Chicago Branch Library, 2007 Central Avenue, is offering the following programs for adults.
Registration required for all programs: visit www.lcplin.org/branches/lsnc.htm or call 962-2409.
Computer Class: Email
Wednesday, April 1
1:30-4 p.m.
Adults will learn how to set up a free email account and learn to email. Your library card is required.
English as a Second Language
Mon. & Wed., April 1-29
4-8 p.m.
Neighbors' Educational Opportunities (NEO) offers English language classes. To register call (219) 850-4448 or visit NEO's website at www.neoadulted.org.
Book Chat
Thursday, April 2
10:30 a.m.
Acclaimed novelist Melanie Benjamin pulls back the curtain on the marriage of one of America’s most extraordinary couples: Charles and Anne Morrow Lindbergh. Check out and read The Aviator's Wife – have an opinion – eat snacks.
Computer Class: Navigating the Net
Monday, April 6 or 13
1:30-4 p.m.
Beginners learn how to find information on the Internet using Google and Yahoo. Basic mouse skills are required.
Food & Nutrition Classes in Spanish
Tuesdays, April 7, 21, 28
11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Purdue University Cooperative Extension is offering this program in Spanish to our local community with timely talks on nutrition topics, food budgeting, and healthy living ideas by Family Nutrition Advisor will be Mitzi Egnatz. (219) 730-3984.
Universidad de Purdue esta offreciendo el Programa ampliado de Educacion Alimentaria en español a nuestra comunidad. Por favor arimense para platicar sobre temas de nutrición, trabajar dentro de su presupuesto, y convivir mientras que discutemos temas de vivir en buena salud. Tu Assesora de Nutricion Familiar será Mitzi Egnatz. (219) 730-3984.
Coffee, Donuts and a Movie
Wednesday, April 8
10:30 a.m.
A silent film production company and cast make a difficult transition to sound in this film starring Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, and Debbie Reynolds. Refreshments served. Registration is not required.
Movie Wednesday
Wednesday, April 8
1 p.m.
This film is a dramatization by writer/director John Sayles of the most infamous episode in professional sports – the fix of the 1919 World Series. Refreshments served. Registration is not required.
Computer Class: eBooks
Wednesday, April 15
1:30-3:45 p.m.
Adults will learn how to select, reserve, and download eBooks.
Merrillville: The Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. 81st Avenue, is offering the following programs for adults.
Registration required for all programs: visit www.lcplin.org/branches/cnl.htm or call 769-3541 and the extension listed.
English as a Second Language
Mon. & Wed., April 1-29
6:30-8:30 p.m.
In classes free of charge that include speaking, reading, and writing at different levels of instruction, adults learn English as their second language. Contact Rosella Garcia, Literacy Coordinator at Ext. 336 leaving your name and number so that materials can be provided for you.
Ask Me! I Work Here!
Mondays, April 6-27
2-4 p.m.
Library staff are available in the cafe vending area to answer your questions about library materials that should work on your computer or portable device. Bring your electronics, we'll connect you to the wireless and answer your questions every Monday. Ext. 212
Circle of Readers Book Discussion
Thursday, April 9
6:15 p.m.
The Art of Fielding by Chad Harbach explores relationships--between friends, family, and lovers--and the unpredictable forces that complicate them. Registration is not required.
Movie Time
Saturday, April 11
1 p.m.
Join us for popcorn and beverages as we view this biopic that celebrates astrophysicist Stephen Hawking. The film stars the 2015 Best Actor Academy Award winner Eddie Redmayne, rated PG13; run time 123 minutes. Ext. 338 Registration is not required.
Friends of the Library Meeting
Tuesday, April 14
1 p.m.
All members of the Friends of Lake County Public Library and those interested in joining may attend their bi-monthly board meeting. For information call ext. 317.
I.C.E. : A New Approach to Parenting Workshop
Tuesday, April 14
6-8 p.m.
Learn about the ICE Project (Inspire, Create, Excite) which is designed to encourage parents to step back from the punitive style of parenting. Learn how to inspire your child's sense of wonderment and curiosity, create a spirit of motivation, and to excite your child to learn, love, and develop respect. Ext. 335
Appeals on Wheels
Thursday, April 16
1-3 p.m.
Learn about the judiciary's indispensable role in Indiana government. This is a live oral argument, after which the judges will conduct a question and answer session about the law and the judiciary in general. Be sure to register in order to attend. Ext. 212
National Library Week – LEGOs!
Saturday, April 18
10 a.m. - Noon
Adults will celebrate National Library Week's Unlimited Possibilities building creative projects with hundreds of LEGOs. Final structures will be placed on display during the month of May. Refreshments served.
Mo' Beat Blues Musical Performance
Tuesday, April 21
2 p.m.
Mo' Beat Blues features harmonica player Samuel Lozada, all around musician of many instruments, one man band, and elite performer. Ext. 338
FamilySearch
Thursday, April 23
1-3 p.m.
KayLynn Matthews presents a class on FamilySearch, one of the largest genealogy collections available to search online for free. Ext. 336
Introduction to Alzheimer's Disease
Friday, April 23
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Join this free informational and interactive session focusing on understanding the disease process of progressive dementia. A light lunch is provided at 11:30 a.m. followed by a session on advanced issues and strategies. Register by calling 888-303-0180.
Rubber Stamp Class
Saturday, April 25
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
With professional assistance, create greeting cards and other fun projects. There is a $10 fee due at the time of class to cover the cost of supplies. Please bring scissors and adhesive. Ext. 212
Munster: The Munster branch of Lake County Public Library, 8701 Calumet Avenue, is offering the following programs for adults.
Registration required for all programs: visit www.lcplin.org/branches/mu.htm or call 836-8450.
First Person Singular – Book Discussion
Wednesday, April 1
7 p.m.
Join in this initial meeting for the newly created book discussion group First Person Singular led by Valerie Pennanen, Assistant Professor of History, Calumet College of St. Joseph.
The Vikings
Tuesday, April 7
6:30-8 p.m.
In conjunction with the Nordikfolk Lodge #761 of the Vasa Order of America, view The Vikings, a great courses dvd lecture series. This month's presentation: The Settlement of Ireland and Iceland – A Frontier Republic; each lecture is ½ hour in length.
Gardening Class
Wednesday, April 8
6:30 p.m. - 8:15 p.m.
Bringing New Life to Old Gardens is presented by Master Gardener Dolly Foster. Learn how to renovate your existing landscape.
Classic Film
Monday, April 13
2 p.m.
NASA must devise a strategy to return Apollo 13 to Earth safely after the spacecraft undergoes massive internal damage that jeopardizes the lives of its three astronauts.This PG rated film has a run time of 140 minutes.
Independent Film
Tuesday, April 14
2 p.m. & 6:30 p.m.
Against all odds, teen students set out to put on the school's first theatrical production in more than 20 years. The film follows the students on their discovery of the power of art and the human spirit. Not rated; adults only; run time 77 minutes.
Explore Scotland
Thursday, April 16
2 p.m. & 7 p.m.
On the library's cinematic screen, view the outstanding sights of Edinburgh, St. Andrews, Crail, Dundee, Glamis Castle and more.
Everglades of the North
Wednesday, April 22
7 p.m.
The story of the Grand Kankakee Marsh reveals its diverse ecology, illustrates its astonishing history, and explores the controversial saga of how people have used and perceived this wetland for more than 10,000 years.
Blood Pressure Screening
Thursday, April 23
10 a.m. - Noon
A medical representative provides free blood pressure screenings. No appointments or registration needed.
Thursday Afternoon Book Discussion
Thursday, April 23
1:30 p.m.
Two families meet by chance at an airport, each awaiting the arrival of an adopted daughter from Korea, in this luminous novel brimming with subtle, funny, and tender observations. Copies of Digging to America by Anne Tyler are available at the circulation desk.
Arbor Day Art – Using Books in a New Way
Thursday, April 23
6:30 p.m.
With the assistance of library staff, people of all ages are invited to transform old books into new works of art. Create wreaths, shelves, bowls, and more. Special bonus: participants will receive seedlings, courtesy of the Town of Munster.
Great Books Discussion
Thursday, April 30
7 p.m.
Readers are invited to a discourse of The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka, a selection from the fifth series of Great Books. The 'Great Books Reading & Discussion Program' includes the best that has been thought and written in the Western tradition. These classics are specially chosen by the University of Chicago's Hutchins & Adler for their ability to stimulate meaningful discussion.
St. John: The St. John branch of the Lake County Public Library, 9540 Wicker Avenue, is offering the following programs for adults.
Registration required for all programs: visit www.lcplin.org/branches/sj.htm or call 365-5379.
Sit & Stitch
Wednesdays, April 1 & 15
6:30-8 p.m.
Bring your crochet, knitting, or sewing project and gather with others who have a common thread.
Stamp Camp
Monday, April 6
6:30 p.m.
With professional assistance, express your creativity with rubber stamps and decorative paper. There is a $5 fee to cover the cost of materials provided due at the time of class.
Travel Film Series
Tuesday, April 7
2 p.m.
Journey via the library's cinematic screen to explore Italy traveling to Rome and the hill towns of Tuscany and Umbria. Refreshments served.
Page Turners Book Club
Wednesday, April 8
6:30 p.m.
Read to discuss State of Wonder by Ann Patchett, a narrative rich in emotional and moral complexity, is replete with poison arrows, devouring snakes, scientific miracles, and spiritual transformations in the Amazon.
These Books are Awesome!
April 13-18
All Day
Adults and teens can celebrate National Library Week by putting an awesome book in the “Awesome Box,” to be entered into a special prize drawing that will take place on April 20.
Classic Film Series
Thursday, April 23
2 p.m.
Join us for a movie and a snack as we watch the story of four sisters who grew up together in Massachusetts during the Civil War. The film stars Katharine Hepburn; run time is 115 minutes.