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
December 1-31
All Day
All month long during open hours enjoy early literacy activities, along with crafts and more for all ages. It's always fun @ the library!
S T E A M Fridays!
Fridays, December 1-26
All Day
Using Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math, enjoy experimenting, designing, building, computing, and crafting. This month explore winter, hibernation and cold weather.
Story Hour for 4s & 5s
Tuesdays, December 2 & 16
10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m.
4 and 5 year old children will hear stories and participate music activities, rhymes, crafts and other related activities with an emphasis on important early reading skills.
'Paws'-itively Reading Fun
Wednesday, December 3
5 p.m.
Children of all ages will read to licensed therapy dogs and participate in reading activities, games, and crafts. Preschoolers must be accompanied by an adult.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Fridays, December 5 & 19
10:30 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
Babies and toddlers, birth to 36 months of age, will participate in stories, nursery rhymes, finger play and music activities designed to enhance important pre-literacy skills.
Crafting Mania: Tis the Season
Tues. & Wed., Dec. 9 & 10
4 p.m.
Time for candy, décor, toys and more. Make chocolate candy, decorations, a stuffed sock toy, and other creations. All materials and snacks provided.
Block Party
Wednesday, December 10
10:30 a.m.
With blocks of all sizes have fun with your children while learning how to help them develop a variety of skills at five stations dedicated to specific abilities. In this Purdue Extension Agency program parents/caregivers will be provided with parenting tips and how to help their child develop proficiency.
Toddler Time
Thursday, December 11
10:30 a.m.
Toddlers, 2 to 3 years of age accompanied by a caregiver, will participate in stories, finger play, music activities, crafts and more. Activities will help to develop important pre-literacy skills.
Tis the Season to Get Crafty
Saturday, December 13
10 a.m. - Noon
Children in kindergarten through 5th grade are welcomed to the library to 'get their craft on' with a Christmas twist.
New Year's Bash
Monday, December 29
6:30 p.m.
Ring in the New Year (a little early) as you dance, party, hear stories, craft, and count down to 'midnight.' Fun for all ages to welcome 2015!
Fancy Nancy Extravaganza
Tuesday, December 30
1-3 p.m.
Children of all ages are welcomed to get fancy in a Fancy Nancy themed party. There will be a Fancy Nancy book reading, fancy crafts, and fancy snacks. Join the extravaganza (a 'fancy' name for party)!
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.
Kids' Art Club
Tuesday, December 2
4:30 p.m.
Children in grades 2 to 6 will learn how to draw and paint in this one hour monthly club.
Project Penguin Watch
Tuesday, December 2
6:30 p.m.
Project Penguin Watch is a citizen science project that allows people of all ages at home to help scientists track the movements of penguins. Learn how to participate and to classify penguins.
Dynamite DUPLOs
Wednesday, December 3
10:30 a.m.
This half hour class for 2 to 5 year old children, accompanied by a caregiver, includes simple patterning and building activities with DUPLO blocks.
LEGO Club
Thursday, December 4
6:30 p.m.
Children in kindergarten to grade 6 will use their creativity to build unique projects with the library's LEGO bricks.
Wrapped Reads
December 8 – 22
All Day
A holiday surprise for readers of all ages – check out a package of wrapped library books and enjoy them until January 6. No renewals needed!
Mother Goose on the Loose
Mondays, December 8 & 15
10:30 a.m.
Or Tuesdays, December 9 & 16
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
Mondays, December 8 & 15
1:30 p.m.
Or Tuesdays, December 9 & 16
1:30 p.m.
4 and 5 year old children will enjoy stories, songs, activities, a short film, and a craft.
Story Time for 2s & 3s
Wednesdays, December 10 & 17
10:15 a.m., or 11:15 a.m., or 1:30 p.m.
Young children, 2 to 3 years of age accompanied by a caregiver, will enjoy stories, songs, activities, and a craft.
Holiday Party
Thursday, December 11
6:30 p.m.
School age children, kindergarten to grade 6, will decorate cookies, make an ornament, play games, and hear stories to celebrate the season.
Power Paws for Kids
Saturday, December 20
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.
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 Hour for 4s & 5s
Tuesdays, December 2 & 16
1 p.m.
4 and 5 year old children, and more independent minded 3 year olds, will hear stories, enjoy music, games, finger play, and make a craft. Registration preferred, but walk-ins also welcome.
Story Time for 2s & 3s
Wednesdays, December 3 & 17
10:30 a.m.
Toddlers, 2 to 3 years of age, will enjoy a story time with books, finger play, musical games, and a craft.
Art Club
Monday, December 8
4 p.m.
Kids in kindergarten through grad 5 will create a fun project and learn something new about art.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Wednesday, December 10
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 the rhymes of Mother Goose.
Christmas Around the World
Thursday, December 11
4 p.m.
Kids (kindergarten to grade 5) will learn how people in other parts of the world celebrate Christmas. They will also play games, make a Christmas craft, and have a holiday treat.
LEGO Mania
Monday, December 15
4 p.m.
Children in kindergarten through 6th grade will build with the library's LEGO blocks.
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, December 2 & 16
6:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, December 3 & 17
10:30 a.m.
Babies 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.
Holiday Crafts for School Age Kids
Saturday, December 6
2 p.m.
School age children (kindergarten to grade 6) can make a free holiday gift or decoration. Written directions will be provided. Younger children (grade 2 and under) will need a parent's help. Please be sure to register.
Tremendous 2s & 3s
Monday, December 8
10:30 a.m.
2 and 3 year old children, accompanied by a caregiver, will enjoy stories, finger play, music, and a craft during this 40 minute, lap-sit class.
Family Story Hour
Tuesday, December 9
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
December 10
10:30 a.m.
Young children, 4 to 5 years of age, will enjoy stories, finger play, music, related activities, and a craft.
LEGO Club
Wednesday, December 10
3:30 p.m.
School age children (kindergarten to grade 6) will free build with the library's LEGO blocks or build the 'challenge' project. Current constructions are displayed until next month. Parents of children through grade 2 should plan to stay with their child. We happily accept donations of LEGO building blocks to add to our collection.
Family Holiday Movie Marathon
Monday, December 22
1-6 p.m.
Come to watch some of your favorite holiday movies and tv specials! Scheduled: Kid's Movie at 1pm (rated G); TV Specials at 2:30 & 3:30 pm (not rated); Classic Film at 5 pm (rated G). Contact the reference desk for titles. Registration is not required.
Board Games for School Age Kids
Tuesday, December 30
2 p.m. - 3:30
Looking for something to do during winter break? School age children (kindergarten through 5th grade) can bring a friend (or meet someone new) to play board and other games at the library.
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.
Kids Craft Table
December 1-31
All Day
All month long during open hours children can make a craft. Stop by the circulation desk for supplies.
LEGO Night
Tuesday, December 2
6 p.m.
School age children (kindergarten to grade 6) will have fun working with LEGO bricks as they use their imagination to create unique structures.
Toddler Time
Monday, December 8
11:15 a. m.
Toddlers, 2 to 3 years of age accompanied by a caregiver, will hear holiday stories, songs, and participate in finger play. They will also make a simple craft.
Holiday Crafting
Tuesday, December 9
6 p.m.
Children in kindergarten through grade 6 will make a holiday craft and hear a seasonal story.
Holiday PreSchool Story Hour
Thursday, December 11
1:30 p.m.
Preschool age children, 4 to 5 years of age, will participate in holiday stories, songs, finger play, and make a craft.
Family Evening Movie
Tuesday, December 16
6 p.m. 7:45
Based on Hans Christian Anderson's beloved fairy tale, The Snow Queen, this recently released animated Walt Disney film is the story of Elsa and her sprightly sister Anna who team up to break the eternal winter spell cast by Arendelle.
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.
Holiday Wrapping
Wednesday, December 3
6 p.m.
Children in kindergarten through grade 5 will create their own holiday wrapping paper. All supplies will be on hand and snacks served. Registration is not required.
Mom & Me
Tuesday, December 9
10:30 a.m.
Co-sponsored with NorthShore Health Center, this story time for infants and toddlers (up to age 2) accompanied by an adult caregiver, includes stories, songs, and finger plays.
Holiday Preschool Story Hour
Tuesday, December 9
1:30 p.m.
Young children, 4 to 5 years of age, will hear stories, songs, participate in finger play, and make a holiday craft.
'Tweens Tie-Dye Socks
Wednesday, December 17
6 p.m.
'Tweens, 9 to 13 years of age, are asked to bring one or two pairs of pre-washed socks (white or color) to learn how to creatively make Sharpie tie-dyed socks. Snacks provided.
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
December 1-31
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.
Story Time for 2s & 3s
Monday, December 1
10 a.m.
Toddlers, 2 to 3 year olds accompanied by a caregiver, will participate in stories, music, and crafts.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Tuesdays, December 2 & 16
10 a.m.
This half hour, early literacy, lap-sit program uses songs, rhymes, and finger play to encourage interaction and foster language development.
Board Game Fun
Wednesday, December 3
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, December 8
4 p.m.
Children in 2nd through 6th grade will have fun making their own unique LEGO structures. The only requirement is imagination!
Monkeying Around Story Hour
Tuesday, December 9
10 a.m.
Four and five year old children will hear stories, sing songs, participate in finger play, and make crafts all about the magic this is monkeys!
Children Make an Ornament
Thursday, December 11
4 p.m.
School age children, kindergarten through grade 5, are invited to make treasures for their Christmas tree.
Toddlers Jingle Time
Monday, December 15
10 a.m.
Toddlers, 2 to 3 years of age accompanied by a caregiver, will participate in sotires, music, and crafts for the holiday season with a 'jingle, jingle, theme.
Gaming Night
Wednesday, December 17
6 p.m.
School age children (kindergarten to grade 5) can get together to play Wii, PlayStation 2, and board games. Snacks served.
Santa Claus is Coming to Town
Tuesday, December 23
10 a.m.
Four and five year old children will hear stories, sing songs, participate in finger play, and make crafts as they celebrate for the holidays.
Munster: The Munster Branch Library, 8701 Calumet Avenue, is offering the following programs for children.
Terrific 2s & 3s
Monday, December 1
10:15 a.m. & 11:15 a.m.
In this class toddlers have a chance to be on their own while still having a caregiver in the background. Sessions include stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft. While the children are encouraged to be on their own, a caregiver must attend in the background.
Power Paws for Reading
Thursday, December 4
6 p.m.
Power Paws for Kids is a unique program where children are matched with a dog and a volunteer to practice reading aloud. All levels of readers are welcome.
Fantastic 4s & 5s
Tuesday, December 9
10:30 a.m.
Young children, 4 to 5 years of age, have the chance to exert their independence and attend this class on their own. The sessions include stories, songs, rhymes, a short film, and a craft.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Wednesday, December 10
10:30 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 geard to help early childhood development.
LEGO Building
Thursday, December 11
3-7 p.m.
Young LEGO enthusiasts, kindergarten and up, are invited to stop by for some creative building time with other kids. Participants will construct with LEGO blocks, then share their structures with the group.
Holiday Movie Marathon
Saturday, December 20
Noon – 4 p.m.
Children of all ages are invited to watch two holiday movies back-to-back. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by an adult caregiver. Movie titles and ratings posted 'in-house.'
St. John: The St. John Branch Library, 9450 Wicker Avenue (US 41), is offering the following programs for children.
Toddler Time
Tuesdays, December 2 & 16
10:15 a.m. 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.
Frozen Fun
Thursday, December 4
4:30 p.m.
School age children (kindergarten to grade 5) are invited to this Frozen themed program where we will play games and make an Olaf sock puppet. Please bring one white sock.
Story Time for 4, 5 & 6 Year Olds
Tuesdays, December 2 & 16
10:30 a.m.
Friday, December 12
10:30 a.m.
Young children, 4 to 6 year olds, will participate in an hour filled with stories, crafts, and other activities.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Thursday, December 11
10:15 a.m.
This half hour, lap-sit program uses songs, rhymes, and finger play to encourage interaction and foster language development for infants and toddlers, 0 to 23 months of age accompanied by an adult caregiver..
Gift Making Open House
Saturday, December 20
10 a.m.
School age children (kindergarten to grade 5) can stop by to make a variety of crafts and last-minute holiday gifts.
Holiday Family Story Time
Tuesday, December 23
10:30 a.m.
Children and members of their family will participate in an hour filled with stories, crafts, and other activities.
Amazing LEGO Club
Monday, December 29
2 p.m.
Young LEGO enthusiasts (kindergarten to grade 5) are invited to use their imagination as they build with the library's LEGO blocks.