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.
Learning & More @ the Library
April 1 to 30
All Day
All month long enjoy early literacy activities, along with crafts and more for all ages. It's always fun @ the library.
'Paws'– itively Reading Fun
Wednesday, April 1
5 p.m.
Children of all ages can read to licensed therapy dogs and participate in reading activities, games, and crafts. Preschoolers must be accompanied by an adult.
LEGO Mania
Thursday, April 2
4:30 p.m.
Children through grade 6 will make and display their own LEGO structures made with library LEGO bricks. All supplies and snacks will be provided. Preschool children must be accompanied by an adult.
S.T.E.A.M. Friday!
Fridays, April 3, 10, 17, 24
All Day
Using Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, kids of all ages will enjoy experimenting, designing, building, computing, and crafting. This month explore science magic and tricks.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Fridays, April 3 & 17
10:30 a.m. Or 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.
Preschool Story Time Class
Tuesdays, April 7 & 21
10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m.
4 and 5 year olds will hear stories and participate in music activities, rhymes, crafts, and other activities, with an emphasis on important early pre-reading skills.
Toddler Time
Thursdays, April 9 & 23
10:30 a.m.
Toddlers, 2 and 3 years of age accompanied by a caregiver, will participate in stories, finger plays, music activities, crafts, and more. Activities will help to develop important pre-literacy skills.
Spring Crafts
Saturday, April 11
10 a.m. - Noon
Children of all ages will create artwork with a spring theme.
Celebrate Libraries
Mon.-Sat., April 13-18
All Day
Everyone is invited to join in the festivities for National Library Week. Craft, play trivia games, join scavenger hunts, and more all during library open hours.
Dinosaur Daze
Monday, April 27
6:30 p.m.
Children of all ages will go on a dinosaur hunt, participate in dinosaur stories and songs, craft a dinosaur, and more.
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
April 1-30
All Day
Children of all ages are welcome to make a fun craft at the craft table in the Children's Department during library open hours.
Dynamite DUPLOs
Wednesday, April 1
10:30 a.m.
In this 30 minute program, 2 to 5 year old children, accompanied by a caregiver, will participate in simple patterning and building activities with the library's DUPLO blocks.
LEGO Club
Thursday, April 2
6:30 p.m.
Children in kindergarten to grade 6 will use their creativity to build unique projects with the library's LEGO bricks.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Mondays, April 6, 13 & 20 or
Tuesdays, April 14 & 21
10:30 a.m.
Mother Goose on the Loose is a 30 minute interactive nursery rhyme program 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
Tuesdays, April 7, 14 & 21 or Mondays, April 13 & 20
1:30 p.m.
Preschool children, ages 4-5 years, will enjoy stories, songs, activities, a short film and a craft.
Kids' Art Club
Tuesday, April 7
4:30 p.m.
Children in grades 2 through 6 will learn to draw and paint in this monthly club.
Story Time for 2s & 3s
Wednesdays, April 15 & 22
10:15 or 11:15 a.m., or 1:30 p.m.
Young children ages 2-3 years, along with their caregivers, will enjoy stories, songs, activities and a craft. This program lasts approximately 40 minutes.
Edible Book Fair
Saturday, April 18
11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Get creative during National Library Week by creating an 'edible book' inspired by a favorite tale; involve a pun on a famous title; or simply be in the shape of a book. All entries brought in by 11 a.m. will be exhibited, documented, and eligible to win prizes.
Power Paws for Kids
Saturday, April 18
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 provided through Power Paws for Kids, a non-profit organization. Registration is not required.
Earth Day Celebration
Thursday, April 23
6:30 p.m.
Children in kindergarten through grade 6 will enjoy a variety of Earth Day activities to celebrate our beautiful planet.
Money Smart Week: Three Cups
Friday, April 24
4 p.m.
Author Tony Townsley will read his book, “Three Cups: A Lesson in Life and Money,” for children (4 to 8 years of age). The children will then make three cups (one each for saving, spending, and giving) to take home. Registration by April 17 required.
Home School Art Club
Wednesday, April 29
10:30 a.m.
Children (7 to 12 years of age) will learn how to paint and draw in this one hour monthly club.
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.
Story Time for 2s & 3s
Wednesday, April 1
10:30 a.m.
Children ages 2 & 3, accompanied by an adult caregiver, will enjoy a story time with books, finger plays, music and a craft.
Art Club
Monday, April 6
6 p.m.
Kids (kindergarten to grade 5) will create a fun project and learn something new about art.
Story Hour for 4s & 5s
Tuesdays, April 7 & 21
1 p.m.
Preschool age children, ages 4 and 5, as well as more independent minded 3 year olds, will hear stories, enjoy music, games, finger plays, and make a craft.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Wednesdays, April 8 & 22
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.
Fancy Nancy
Saturday, April 18
1:30 p.m.
To celebrate National Library Week, kids (kindergarten to grade 5) will dress up and enjoy games, snacks, and a craft while hearing Fancy Nancy stories.
LEGO Mania
Monday, April 20
4 p.m.
Children in kindergarten through grade 5 will build with the library's LEGO blocks.
S T E A M Team
Thursday, April 23
6 p.m.
Kids from 1st to 5th grade will learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math in this fun program. We will use games, experiments, and crafts to explore each topic.
Home School Kids & Planet Earth
Friday, April 24
10:30 a.m.
Kids of all ages will learn different ways to take care of our planet. We will make an earth friendly craft and have a snack.
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
Wednesdays, April 1 & 15
10:30 a.m.
Tuesdays, April 7 & 21
6:30 p.m.
Infants and toddlers, 6 to 36 months of age, accompanied by a caregiver, will enjoy this 30 minute, interactive nursery rhyme class filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement.
Fabulous 4s & 5s Story Hour
Wednesdays, April 8 & 22
10:30 a.m.
Children that are 4 and 5 years of age will enjoy stories, finger play, music, related activities, and a craft.
LEGO Club
Wednesday, April 8
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 until next month's meeting. Parents of children through grade 2 should plan to assist their child. We happily accept donations of LEGO building blocks to add to our collection.
National Library Week Craft Activity
Mon.-Sat., April 13-18
All Day
Kids of all ages may stop by the Reference Desk to pick up the materials to make a special craft in recognition of National Library Week.
Tremendous 2s & 3s Story Time
Mondays, April 13 & 27
10:30 a.m.
Toddlers, 2 and 3 years of age, accompanied by a caregiver, will enjoy stories, music, finger play, and a craft during this 40 minute class.
Family Story Hour
Tuesday, April 14 & 28
6:30 p.m.
Families with children 3 to 6 years of age will enjoy stories, finger play, music, and a craft.
National Library Week Family Games
Saturday, April 18
1:30-3:30 p.m.
Families are invited to join in an afternoon of games and refreshments.
Hobart: The Hobart Branch Library, 100 Main Street, is offering the following programs for children and teens.
Registration required for all programs: visit www.lcplin.org/branches/ho.htm or call 942-2243.
Story Hour
Mondays, April 6 & 20
10:30 a.m. Or 1:30 p.m.
Children 4 to 5 years of age will participate in a preschool story hour that includes stories, songs, finger play, and a craft.
LEGO Night
Tuesday, April 7
6 p.m.
Children in kindergarten to grade 6 will use their imagination to create structures using LEGO bricks.
Toddler Time
Friday, April 10
Mondays, April 13 & 27
Toddlers, 2 to 3 years of age accompanied by a caregiver, will participate in stories, songs, finger play, and a craft.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Wednesdays, April 15 & 29
10:30 a.m.
Infants and toddlers, birth to 23 months of age, accompanied by a caregiver, will hear stories from books, sing songs, perform rhymes and finger play in this 30 minute lap-sit class. The program encourages interaction and fosters language development and motor skills.
Greyt Readers
Wednesday, April 15
6 p.m.
Read yoru favorite book to a Grehound, they are Greyt listeners! The Greyhounds are provided by American Groundhound. Http://www.americangreyhound.org Registration is not required.
National Library Week
Thursday, April 16
All Day
Everyone is invited to participate in activities and crafts to celebrate National Library Week. Registration is not required.
School Age Craft
Tuesday, April 21
6 p.m.
Children in kindergarten through grade 6 will make a Spring 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 and teens.
Registration required for all programs: visit www.lcplin.org/branches/lsnc.htm or call 962-2409.
An Earth Day Celebration
Wednesday, April 1
6 p.m.
Children in kindergarten through grade 5 will have fun hearing a story about the environment and talking about what we can do to take care of the earth. Bring materials from home to make a 'recycled' craft. Refreshments served.
Spring Story Hour
Tuesday, April 14
1:30 p.m.
Children 4 to 5 years of age, accompanied by a caregiver, will hear stories, songs, participate in finger play, and make a craft.
Super 'Tweens!
Wednesday, April 15
6 p.m.
'Tweens (9 to 13 years of age) will make jewelry with a rainbow loom. Refreshments served.
It's LEGO Night
Wednesday, April 22
6 p.m.
Children in kindergarten to grade 6 will have fun creating their own LEGO designs. Refreshments served.
Saturday Family Movie Matinee
Saturday, April 25
2 p.m.
The team of people who saved a dolphin named Winter must reassemble in the wake of her surrogate mother's passing to find her a companion. Rated PG13, c2014, run time 107 minutes. Refreshments served.
Family Story Time
Tuesday, April 28
10:30 a.m.
Families can enjoy a story time together that will include stories, songs, and finger plays.
Merrillville: The Lake County Public Library, 1919 W. 81st Avenue, is offering the following programs for children.
Registration required for all programs: visit www.lcplin.org/branches/cnl.htm or call 769-3541, Ext. 360
Craft Table for Children
April 1-30
All Day
Children of all ages are welcome to make a craft at the craft table in the Children's department during library open hours.
Board Game Fun
Wednesday, April 1
6 p.m.
Children in kindergarten through grade 5 will meet to play fun board games. Family members are welcome to join in.
Story Time for 2s & 3s
Mondays, April 6 & 20
10 a.m.
Toddlers, 2 to 3 years of age, accompanied by a caregiver, will participate in stories, music, and crafts.
LEGO Club
Monday, April 6
4 p.m.
Children in kindergarten through grade 5 will have fun making their own unique LEGO structures. The only requirement is imagination!
Mother Goose on the Loose
Tuesdays, April 7 & 21
10 a.m.
This half our, early literacy, lap-sit program for infants and toddlers, accompanied by a caregiver, uses songs, rhymes, and finger play to encourage interaction and foster language development.
Spring Break Movie Marathon
Wednesday, April 8
Noon – 4 p.m.
Everyone is invited to take a trip back in time to when monsters Mike and Sulley were just Scaring majors at University beginning noon. Then at 2pm, go on a wild adventure with the monsters and their new friend, Boo. Snacks are welcome (clear drinks only). *Children under 7 must be accompanied by an adult.
Silly Stories for 4 & 5 Year Olds
Tuesday, April 14
10 a.m.
Four and five year old children will hear silly stories and songs, participate in finger plays, and make crafts.
Gaming Night
Wednesday, April 15
6 p.m.
Children in kindergarten through grade 5 are invited to play Wii, PlayStation 2, and board games. Snacks served.
We Love Our Library!
Thursday, April
16 at 4pm.
Children in kindergarten through grade 5 will celebrate the library through stories, games, and crafts.
Earth Day Fun
Thursday, April 23
4 p.m.
Children in kindergarten through grade 5 will celebrate Earth Day through stories, games, and crafts.
Leap for Frogs
Tuesday, April 28
10 a.m.
Four and fiver year old children will have a 'hopping' good time as we read stories, sing songs, and make a craft, all about our pond friends.
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.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Wednesdays, April 1, 15 & 29
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.
Power Paws for Reading
Thursday, April 2
6 p.m.
Power Paws for Kids is a unique program where children are matched up with a dog and a volunteer to practice reading. All levels of readers are welcome.
Fantastic 4s & 5s Story Hour
Tuesdays, April 7 & 21
10:30 a.m.
Children can exert their independence and attend this class by themselves. The sessions include stories, songs, rhymes, a short film, a a craft. Children attend the first half on their own, then retrieve their adult to help make their craft. Registration is not required.
Fairy Tale Construction
Wednesday, April 8, 15 & 22
4 p.m.
Children in kindergarten and older will construct houses, coaches, and Rube Goldberg machines based on popular fairy tales. We will also take a look at different versions of those tales. Registration is not required.
LEGO Building
Thursday, April 9
3-7 p.m.
Young LEGO enthusiasts, kindergarten and up, are invited to stop by any time from 3 to 7 pm for creative building time with other kids. Participants will construct with LEGO blocks, then share their creations with the group.
Terrific 2s & 3s Story Time
Mondays, April 13 & 27
10:15 or 11:15 a.m.
Toddlers have the chance to be on their own while still having a caregiver in the background. Sessions include stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft.
Arbor Day Art: Using Books in a New Way
Thursday, April 23
6:30 p.m.
In recognition of Arbor Day, we will be transforming old books into new works of art. All ages are invited to participate in this project with staff on hand to assist. Special bonus: participants will receive seedlings, courtesy of the Town of Munster.
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.
Craft Table for Children
April 1-30
All Day
Children of all ages are welcome to make a fun craft during library open hours. Stop by the front desk for a kid's craft bag.
Kids Art Club
Thursday, April 2
4:30 p.m.
Children in kindergarten to grade 5 will create a fun project and learn something new about art.
Who Are These Book Characters?
Mon.-Sat., April 13-18
All Day
Children of all ages are invited to guess who the book characters are on our bulletin board. Play our guessing game and take home a coloring page of your favorite book character.
Toddler Time for 2 & 3 Year Olds
Tuesday, Spril 7 & 21
10:15 or 11:15 a.m.
Toddlers, 2 to 3 years of age, accompanied by an adult caregiver, will listen to stories and participate in music, finger play, and other activities.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Thursdays, April 9 & 23
10:15 a.m.
This half hour,l lap-sit class uses songs, rhymes, and finger plays to encourage interaction and foster language for infants and toddlers (birth to 23 months of age) accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Story Hour for 4, 5 & 6 Year Olds
Fridays, April 10 & 24 or
Tuesdays, April 14 & 28
10:30 a.m.
Children will participate in an hour filled with stories, crafts, and other activities.
Some Bunny Loves the Library!
Saturday, April 18
11 a.m.
Wednesday, April 22
6:30 p.m.
Children and their families will celebrate the library with stories, a bunny craft, and a snack.
Power Paws for Kids
Saturday, April 25
11 a.m.
Children of all ages will enjoy reading to Power Paws service dogs.
Amazing LEGO Club
Tuesday, April 28
4:30 p.m.
Young LEGO enthusiasts are invited to use their imagination as they build with the library's LEGO blocks.