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
February 2-28
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! Registration is not required.
Preschool Story Hour
Tuesdays, February 3 & 17
10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m.
4 and 5 year old children will hear stories and participate in music activities, rhymes, crafts and more, with an emphasis on important early pre-reading skills.
'Paws'-itively Reading Fun
Wednesday, February 4
5 pm
Children of all ages can read aloud to licensed, therapy dogs and participate in reading activities, games, and crafts. Preschoolers must be accompanied by an adult.
LEGO Mania
Thursday, February 5
4:30 pm
Children through grade 6 will make and display their own LEGO structures made with library LEGO bricks. All supplies and snacks provided. Preschoolers must be accompanied by an adult.
S.T.E.A.M. Friday
Fridays, February 6 – 27
All Day
Using Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math,children will enjoy experimenting, designing, building, computing, and crafting. This month the heart, the circulatory system, exercise and more! Registration is not required.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Fridays, February 6 & 20
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.
Make It Hot!
Tues. & Wed., Feb. 10 & 11
4 pm
Teens will create with scarves, decorating or designing new ones from old t-shirts. They will also make hot chocolate and salsa.
Toddler Time
Thursdays, February 12 & 26
10:30 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Toddlers, 2 and 3 years of age accompanied by a caregiver, will participate in stories, finger plays, music activities, crafts, and more. These activities help to develop important pre-literacy skills.
Game On!
Friday, February 13
4 pm
Let the games begin at this family fun game night playing games provided or favorites brought from home. Jenga, Scrabble, Twister, Clue and more are offered for school age children (kindergarten to grade 5).
Valentine's Day Crafts
Saturday, February 14
10 am – Noon
Children of all ages will create artwork and crafts that tug at your heart.
Family Story Time – Dragon Fest
Monday, February 23
6:30 pm
All ages will celebrate Chinese New Year – the Year of the Goat in 2015 – with stories, games, and crafts...and with dragons, of course!
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
February 1-28
All Day
Children of all ages are welcome to make a fun craft in the Children's department during library open hours.
Kids' Art Club
Tuesday, February 3
4:30 p.m.
Wednesday, February 25
10:30 a.m.
Children in grades 2 through 6 will learn to draw and paint in this monthly club.
How To Make Your Dragon
Tuesday, February 3
6:30 p.m.
Teens (11 to 18) are invited to create a dancing dragon costume to help younger children welcome in the Chinese New Year.
Dynamite DUPLOs
Wednesday, February 4
10:30 a.m.
This 30 minute class for 2-5 year old children (accompanied by a caregiver) includes simple patterning and building activities with DUPLO blocks.
LEGO CLUB
Thursday, February 5
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
Monday, February 9
10:30 a.m.
Tuesdays, February 10 & 17
10:30 a.m.
This is an interactive nursery rhyme class for infants and toddlers, 6 to 23 months of age, accompanied by a caregiver. It includes rhymes, stories, music, and movement.
Story Hour for 4s & 5s
Monday, February 9
1:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, February 10 & 17
1:30 p.m.
Preschool age children, 4 to 5 years old, will enjoy stories, songs, activities, a short film, and a craft.
Story Time for 2s & 3s
Wednesdays, February 11 & 18
10:15 a.m., 11:15 a.m, or 1:30 p.m.
Toddlers, 2 and 3 year olds accompanied by a caregiver, will enjoy stories, songs, activities, and a craft.
Teen Advisory Board
Wednesday, February 11
6:30 p.m.
Teens (11 to 18) are welcome to share in a snack and help us think about the design of the new teen area. Registration is not required.
Valentine's Party
Thursday, February 12
6:30 .m.
School age children in kindergarten through grade 5 are invited to make homemade valentines, hear stories, and play games. Snacks will be served.
Winter Olympics for Teens
Tuesday, February 17
6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Teens (11 to 19) will experience their own version of the Winter Olympics complete with opening ceremonies, competitions, and medal ceremonies.
Power Paws for Kids
Saturday, February 21
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.
Chinese New Year Celebration
Saturday, February 21
2 p.m.
School age children (kindergarten to grade 6) are welcome to rin in ghe 'Year of the Goat' and dance with the dragon costume created by our teens.
Lab Rat Tuesdays – Sink That Ship!
Tuesday, February 24
6:30 p.m.
Teens will learn how the Titanic sank, then design a vessel and test it on the raging ocean! Be prepared to get wet.
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, February 2
6 p.m.
Kids (kindergarten to grade 5) will create a fun project and learn something new about art, featuring a Black history project and discuss African-American artists.
Story Hour for 4s & 5s
Tuesdays, February 3 & 17
1 p.m.
Preschool age children, 4 and 5, and more independent minded 3 year olds, will hear stories, enjoy music, games, finger plays, and make a craft.
Story Time for 2s & 3s
Wednesdays, February 4 & 18
10:30 a.m.
Toddlers, 2 and 3 year olds accompanied by an adult caregiver, will enjoy a story time with books, finger plays, music, and a craft.
Teen Advisory Board Meeting
Thursday, February 5
3:45 p.m.
Teens will meet to plan future teen programs, earn volunteer hours, and have some delicious snacks.
Scrabble Night
Thursday, February 5
6 – 8 p.m.
All ages are invited to a fun evening of Scrabble – increase your vocabulary while having a great time. Registration is not required.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Wednesdays, February 11 & 25
10:30 a.m.
Babies and toddlers, birth to 23 months of age accompanied by a caregiver, will enjoy stories, music, finger plays, games, and rhymes to foster language development and motor skills.
Cool Science Experiments for Teens
Wednesday, February 11
3:45 p.m.
Teens will work with batteries creating dancing hearts with experimentation in keeping with a Valentine's theme.
Picnic Movie Matinee
Saturday, February 14
12:30 p.m.
Families are welcome to bring a blanket and sack lunch to watch a classic tale about a princess and her amphibian prince. Rated G, 95 minutes. Cookies and lemonade provided.
LEGO Mania
Wednesday, February 18
4 p.m.
Children in kindergarten through grade 5 will build with the library's LEGO blocks.
Steam Team
Thursday, February 26
6 p.m.
Kids from 1st to 5th grades will learn about Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math in this fun class using games, experiment, 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, February 3 & 17
6:30 p.m.
Wednesdays, February 4 & 18
10:30 a.m.
Babies and toddlers, 6 to 36 months of age accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this 30 minute interactive nursery rhyme class filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement.
Family LEGO
Saturday, February 7
2 p.m.
It's 'Take Your Child To The Library Day,' and all are invited to bring their children to the library to help them build fabulous LEGO or Mega Blok structures.
Tremendous 2s & 3s Story Time
Mondays, February 9 & 23
10:30 a.m.
Toddlers, 2 and 3 years old along with their caregivers, will enjoy stories, finger plays, music, and a craft during this 40 minute, lap-sit class.
Family Story Hour
Tuesdays, February 10 & 24
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, February 11 & 25
10:30 a.m.
Children from 4 to 5 years of age will enjoy stories, finger plays, music, related activities, and a craft.
LEGO Club
Wednesday, February 11
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.
School Age Sweet Treat Valentines
Friday, February 13
2 p.m.
School age children, grades 2 and up, will decorate edible valentines.
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
Monday, February 2
10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
4 and 5 year old children will participate in this class that includes stories, songs, finger plays, and a craft.
LEGO Night
Tuesday, February 3
6 p.m.
Children in kindergarten to grade 6 will use their imagination to create structures using LEGO bricks.
Toddler Time
Mondays, February 9 & 23
& Friday, February 20
10:30 a.m.
Children ages 2 to 3, accompanied by an adult caregiver, will participate in storeis, songs, finger plays, and a craft.
'Tweens
Tuesday, February 10
6 p.m.
'Tweens, 9 to 12 years of age, will create a unique craft and discuss ideas for future programs.
Colors!
Tuesday, February 17
6 p.m.
Children in kindergarten to grade 6 will make a colorful 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.
Valentine's Day Mobiles
Wednesday, February 4
6 p.m.
Children in kindergarten to grade 5 will create Valentine mobiles. All supplies will be on hand and refreshments will be served.
Family Story Time
Thursday, February 5
10:30 a.m.
Families and caregivers with children ages 5 and under are invited to a story time that includes stories, songs, finger plays, and a simple craft.
A Valentine Story Hour
Tuesday, February 10
1:30 p.m.
Young children, 4 and 5 years of age accompanied by a caregiver, will hear Valentine's stories, sing songs, participate in finger plays, and make a Valentine craft.
Super 'Tweens
Wednesday, February 18
6 p.m.
'Tweens, 9 to 13 years of age, will have fun making Puffy Paint Window Clings. Refreshments will be served.
LEGO Night
Wednesday, February 25
6 p.m.
Children in kindergarten and up will create their own LEGO designs. Refreshments will be served.
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
February 1-28
All Day
Children of all ages are welcome to make a craft in the Children's department during library open hours.
Story Time for 2s & 3s
Monday, February 2
10 a.m.
Toddlers, 2 and 3 year olds accompanied by a caregiver, will participate in stories, music, and crafts.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Tuesdays, February 3 & 17
10 a.m.
This half hour, early literacy, lap-sit class uses songs, rhymes, and finger play to encourage interaction and foster language development.
Board Game Fun
Wednesday, February 4
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, February 9
4 p.m.
Children in grades 2 through 6 will have fun making their own unique LEGO creations. The only requirement is imagination!
Story Hour for 4s & 5s
Tuesdays, February 10 & 24
10 a.m.
Four and five year old children will hear stories, sing songs, participate in finger plays, and make crafts.
Hugs& Kisses
Thursday, February 12
4 p.m.
Children in kindergarten to grade 5 will celebrate Valentine's day through stories, games, and a craft.
Gaming Night
Wednesday, February 18
6 p.m.
Children in kindergarten through grade 5 are invited to play Wii, PlayStation 2, and board games. Snacks will be served.
Happy Chinese New Year
Thursday, February 19
4 p.m.
Children in kindergarten to grade 5 will celebrate the Chinese New Year with crafts, games, and more!
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
Monday, February 2
10:15 & 11:15 a.m.
This class gives toddlers a chance to be on their own while still having a caregiver in the background. Sessinos include stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Wednesdays, February 4 & 18
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 geared to help early childhood development.
Debunking the Presidents: Folklore Behind American Leaders
Wednesdays, February 4 & 11
4 p.m.
Children in kindergarten and older will look at the myths and legends of former U.S. Presidents. In the final two weeks of this series, we will take an in depth look at Benjamin Harrison (from Indiana) and Barack Obama (from Illinois) to determine if the legends are true.
Power Paws for Reading
Thursday, February 5
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 aloud. All levels of readers are welcome.
Fantastic 4s & 5s Story Hour
Tuesdays, February 10 & 24
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 of the class on their own and then retrieve their adult for the craft. Registration is not required.
LEGO Building
Thursday, February 12
3-7 p.m.
Young LEGO enthusiasts, kindergarten and up, are invited to stop by any time from 3 to 7 pm for some creative building time with other kids. Participants will construct LEGO blocks, then share their creations with the group.
St. John: The St. John branch of the Lake County Public Library, 9540 Wicker Avenue, is offering the following programs for teens.
Registration required for all programs: visit www.lcplin.org/branches/sj.htm or call 365-5379.
Toddler Time for 2 & 3 Year Olds
Tuesdays, February 3 & 17
10:15 & 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.
Happy Chinese New Year
Thursday, February 5
4:30 p.m.
Children in kindergarten to grade 5 will celebrate the Chinese New Year playing games, learning about the traditions, and making a craft.
Take Your Child to the Library Day
Saturday, February 7
11 a.m.
Come join us for an hour filled with stories, crafts, and other activities.
Story Hour for 4, 5 & 6 Year Olds
Tuesdays, February 10 & 24
10:30 a.m.
Or Fridays, February 13 & 27
10:30 a.m.
Children will participate in an hour filled with stories, crafts, and other activities.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Thursdays, February 12 & 26
10:15 a.m.
This half hour, lap-sit class for infants and toddlers (birth to 23 months of age accompanied by a caregiver) uses songs, rhymes, and finger plays to encourage interaction and foster language development.
Anti-Valentine's Day Party
Thursday, February 12
6-7:30 p.m.
Teens (6th to 12th grades) can un-celebrate Valentine's day while making anti-conversation hearts, a goth sock puppet, and play some games. Please bring a black or white sock for the puppet. Snacks will be served.
Once Upon a Fairy Tale
Tuesday, February 24
4:30 p.m.
Children in kindergarten through grade 5 will celebrate Wilhelm Grimm's birthday with stories, games, and by making a fairy tale craft.
Family Story Time
Wednesday, February 25
6:30 p.m.
Children and their families will participate in stories, crafts, and other activities.
Power Paws for Kids
Saturday, February 28
11 a.m.
Children of all ages will enjoy reading to Power Paws service dogs.