Gary – The Black Oak Branch Library, 5921 W. 25th Ave., is offering the following program for children.
Registration required for all programs:visit www.lcplin.org/branches/bo.htm or call 844-8809.
Family Movie Daybr
Wednesdays, July 2, 9, 16 & 23
2 p.m.
Families are invited to take a break from the heat and enjoy a 'cool' afternoon viewing a feature film. Call the library for the movie title.
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.
Story Hour for 4 & 5 Year Olds
Tuesdays, July 1, 15, 22 & 29
10:30 a.m. Or 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. Check our blog for a hint at this week's theme!
Crafts & More @ the Library!
July 1-30, Monday to Saturday
All month long enjoy crafts & more for all ages, along with early literacy activities for families and young children! It's always fun @the library!
Is That for Real?
Wednesday, July 2
2 p.m.
Children who have completed kindergarten through 5th grade will explore the world of crypto-zoology, those mysterious creatures such as Bigfoot and the Loch Ness Monster. Do they really exist?
LEGO Mania
Thursday, July 3
2 p.m.
Children through grade 6 will make and display their own LEGO creations made with library LEGO bricks! All supplies and snacks will be provided. Preschool children must be accompanied by an adult.
Story Hour for 4 & 5 Year Olds
Tuesday, July 8
10:30 a.m. Or 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. Weather permitting, we'll have water activities outside. Dress in clothes that can get wet!
Splish Splash Science!
Wednesday, July 9
2 p.m.
Children (who have completed kindergarten through 5th grade) will learn about water through books, games and activities. Come in clothes that can get wet and cool off on our patio!
Toddler Time
Thursdays, July 10 & 24
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.
Angry Birds @ the Library
Wednesday, July 16
2 p.m.
Children (who have completed kindergarten through 5th grade) will test their building skills in a life size version of the popular video game!
Mother Goose on the Loose
Friday, July 18
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.
R U Curious?
Wednesday, July 23
2 p.m.
Children (who have completed kindergarten through 5th grade) will explore the world around them, including simple machines. Learn how a child can lift an adult and more!
Music is The Science of Sound, Notes, & Song!
Monday, July 28
6:30 p.m.
Children of all ages will play, sing, and dance some stories! Experiment with music and sound, and make your own simple instrument to take home, too!
Techno Fun!
Wednesday, July 30
2 p.m.
Children (who have completed kindergarten through 5th grade) will explore the world of inventions and technology, including robots and construction.
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.
Dynamite DUPLOs
Wednesday, July 1, 8 & 22
10:30 a.m.
Monday, July 14 & 28
10:30 a.m.
This is a 30 minute class for 2-5 year old children, with a caregiver, and includes simple patterning and building activities with DUPLO blocks.
Story Hour for 4s & 5s
Tuesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29
1:30 p.m.
Mondays, July 7, 14, 21 & 28
1?30 p.m.
Preschool children, ages 4-5 years, will enjoy stories, songs, activities, a short film and a craft.
Story Time for 2s & 3s
Wednesdays, July 2 & 9
10:15 a.m. Or 1 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.
Fancy Nancy
Thursday, July 3
2 p.m.
Join us for a 'splendiferous' Fancy Nancy party with splendid refreshments and fanciful activities. Glamorous fashion show attire available for dress up! Registration not required.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Mondays, July 7 & 21 or Tuesdays, July 15 & 29
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.
Animals of the Dunes
Thursday, July 10
11 a.m.
Kip Walton, a park ranger at the National Lakeshore, will present a program with live animals from the Dunes! This is for all children that have completed kindergarten and up. Registration is not required.
Lunchtime Movie
Friday, July 11 Noon
A family favorite will be shown on the library big screen. You may bring a lunch but please no red drinks. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Get ready for an exciting serving of endless fun and world-wide food disaster of epic portions in this animated film rated PG; run time 90 minutes. Registration is not required. Stuffed Animal Sleepover
Thursday, July 17
10:30 a.m.
Children (who have completed kindergarten and older) are invited to bring a favorite stuffed animal to story time that will get to sleepover in the library. Then pick them up the next morning and see what fun they've had. Registration is not required.
Lunchtime Movie
Friday, July 18
Noon
Enjoy a family favorite on the big screen in the library. You may bring a lunch but please no red drinks. Watch how Cowboy Woody and rival Buzz Lightyear find themselves working together to escape a toy-torturing boy in this animated film rated G; run time 80 minutes. Registration is not required.
Bea the Bee Visits
Saturday July 19
10 a.m.
The Lake County Fair Mascot, 'Bea the Bee,' will be visiting to promote the family friendly Lake County Fair which takes place August 1-10. Meet Bea, who will read to the children of all ages. Registration is not required.
Meet Ronald McDonald
Wednesday, July 23
10:30 a.m.
Our favorite clown, Ronald McDonald, will entertain and delight children of all ages with his fun-filled program. Be sure to bring a camera.! Registration is not required.
LEGO Club
Thursday, July 24
10:30 a.m.
School age children in kindergarten to grade 6 will use their creativity to build unique projects with the library's LEGO bricks.
Lunchtime Movie
Friday, July 25
Noon
Watch a family favorite on the big screen. You may bring a lunch or a snack but please no red drinks. In this animated film, a young boy rescues a huge robot that rocketed to earth from space. Rated PG; run time 86 minutes. Registration is not required.
FIRE! FIRE!
Wednesday, July 30
2 p.m.
Beat the heat of summer with a spray from the Schererville Fire Engine! Bring a towel and enjoy the watery fun! Registration is not required.
Griffith – The Griffith-Calumet Township 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.
Preschool Story Hour for 4s & 5s
Tuesday, July 1
1 p.m.
Preschoolers, ages 4 & 5, will enjoy stories, games and then decorate a mini-bag to take home.
Story Time for 2s & 3s
Wednesday, July 2
10:30 a.m.
Children, ages 2 & 3, will enjoy stories about hands, then work on finger painting and more.
Magic Time
Mondays, July 7, 14 & 21
2 p.m.
Children will practice magic in preparation for the July 28 Magic Show. Registration is not required.
Sand Sculpture
Tuesday, July 8
2 p.m.
Children, ages 6 to 11, will mix glue and sand modeling it into shapes that will last forever. They will also hear the story 'The Sandman' by William Joyce. Registration is not required.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Wednesdays, July 9 & 23
10 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.
Gardparents' Day
Thursday, July 10
2 p.m.
Bring a grandparent to the library for special craft making. Fashion a cupcake from a washcloth and then decorate a real one for eating.
Family Scrabble Night
Thursday, July 10
6 p.m.
Families are invited to a fun evening of playing scrabble--you are sure to increase your vocabulary.
Preschool Story Hour for 4s & 5s
Tuesday, July 15
1 p.m.
Preschoolers, ages 4 & 5, will hear water stories and then do some simple experiments. Walk-ins are welcome.
Story Time for 2s & 3s
Wednesday, July 16
10:30 a.m.
Toddlers, 2 to 3 years of age, will enjoy water stories and do some splashing around (outside on the library's patio).
Fire Trucks for All to See!
Thursday, July 17
2 p.m.
Children of all ages are invited to visit with the Griffith Fire Department at the library.
LEGO Mania
Monday, July 21
4 p.m.
Children in kindergarten through 6th grade will build with the library's LEGO blocks.
Tops
Tuesday, July 22
2 p.m.
Children, ages 6 to 10, will make a gravity defying top from an old CD, a marble, glue and some wild paint. Registration is not required.
Novel Talk
Thursday, July 24
12:30 p.m.
Middle school youngsters (grades 5-8) can share their favorite books with each other. Let us know what we should be reading for fun this summer. Bring your lunch and the library will provide lemonade. Registration is not required.
Magic Show
Monday, July 28
2 p.m.
All the children that have been working so hard on fantastic tricks will now present them to the public. Join us for the fun.
Indiana Dunes National Lake Shore
Thursday, July 31
2 p.m.
The Dunes State Park will present a special program about birds. Children of all ages will see and learn about out local feathered friends.
Highland – The Highland Branch Library, 2810 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.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Tuesdays, July 1 & 15
6:30 p.m.
or
Wednesdays, July 2 & 16
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 program filled with rhymes, books, songs, and movement.
H2O-Ology
Thursday, July 3
10:30 a.m.
Children who have completed kindergarten through 6th grade are invited to join us for amazing experiments and fun activities - all related to H2O (water)!
Tremendous 2's & 3's Have Summertime Fun!
Monday, July 7
10:30 a.m.
2 and 3 year old children, along with their caregivers, will enjoy stories, finger plays, music and a craft during this 40 minute lap-sit program. Today's stories will be about fun things we do in the summer.
Splish, Splash!
Tuesdays, July 8
6:30 p.m.
Families with 3 - 6 year old children will enjoy stories, finger plays, music, and a craft. Today's stories are about water- related fun! (This program will be repeated on Wednesday, July 9th at 10:30 a.m. for 4 - 6 year old children only.)
Fabulous 4's & 5's go Splish, Splash!
Wednesday, July 9
10:30 a.m.
Children ages 4 through 6 will enjoy stories, finger plays, music, related activities and a craft. Today's stories are about water- related fun!
LEGO Club
Wednesdays, July 9 & 23
3:30 p.m.
School age children (completed kindergarten to 6th grade) are invited to free build with the library's LEGO blocks or build the challenge project. Parents of children who just completed kindergarten through 2nd grade should plan to stay in the room with their child.
Animals Of The Dunes
Thursday, July 10
2 p.m.
Kip Walton, Park Ranger at Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, returns with an interesting and informative program about the animals that live at the Dunes.
Brown Bag Movie
Friday, July 11
12:30 p.m.
Children, accompanied by an adult, will watch a favorite movie on the library's cinematic screen. Bring your lunch and a drink, we will provide the popcorn (no red drinks, please). Follow the exploits of a precocious teenage mermaid that journeys beyond her world to the surface in this animated film, rated G; Run time: 82 minutes.
Bea the Bee visits the Library
Saturday, July 12
11 a.m.
The Lake County Fair Mascot, 'Bea the Bee', will be visiting to promote the family friendly Lake County Fair which takes place August 1-10. Bea will read a couple of books and there will be giveaways as well! Registration is not required.
Fabulous 4's, 5's & 6's: Knights and Princesses Special
Monday, July 14
1 p.m.
Children ages 4 - 6 years will enjoy stories about knights and princesses, finger plays, music, related activities and a craft.
Fancy Nancy!
Thursday, July 17
2-3:30 p.m.
School age children (completed grades kindergarten to 6th) may join us for a 'splendiferous' Fancy Nancy good time with fanciful activities and dainty refreshments. We will provide glamorous runway attire for dress-up (and gladly accept donations of gently used fancy dresses-prom, homecoming, party, princess, flower girl, etc.) in girls sizes 8 and up, and juniors sizes 0-8, and accessories (costume jewelry, boas, scarves, etc.). Check-in begins at 1:45 p.m. Space, seating, and materials are limited, so be sure to register.
Brown Bag Movie
Friday, July 18
12:30 p.m.
Children accompanied by an adult will watch a favorite movie on the library's cinematic screen. Bring a lunch and a beverage, we will provide the popcorn (no red drinks, please). After the Snow Queen's kingdom is cast into eternal winter, her sister teams up with a mountaineer and his trusty reindeer to break the icy spell. Rated: PG Running time: 108 minutes
Tremendous 2's & 3's: Colors
Monday, July 21
10:30 a.m.
2 and 3 year old children, along with their caregivers, will enjoy stories, finger plays, music and a craft during this 40 minute lap-sit program about colors.
Fabulous 4's & 5's: Color My World
Wednesday, July 23
10:30 a.m.
Children will enjoy stories, finger plays, music, related activities and a craft.
Splish, Splash!
Tuesday, July 22
6:30 p.m.
Families with 3 - 6 year old children will enjoy stories, finger plays, music, and a craft. Tonight's program will be about colors. Sharpie Pen Color Science
Thursday, July 24
10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m.
School age children (completed kindergarten to 6th grade) are asked to bring a washed white t-shirt, pillowcase, or other cloth to participate in the marker tie dye activity. Washing instructions for the finished t-shirt will be provided.
Brown Bag Movie
Friday, July 25
12:30 p.m.
Children, accompanied by an adult will watch a favorite children's films on the library's cinematic screen. Bring your lunch and a beverage, we will provide the popcorn (no red drinks, please). In this week's film, a pedal-to-the-metal race car gets stranded in a town where he meets a heap of hilarious characters. Rated G; Run Time: 116 minutes.
Grossology
Thursday, July 31
10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Today's activities for school age children (completed kindergarten to 6th grade) are not for the squeamish, as they all involve some level of 'gross-ness'!
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.
Book Giveaway
July 1-31
All Day
Free books for teens and children from our book sale room anytime during library open hours for those submitting a book review. See circulation desk for details.
Learning Italian for Kids
Tuesdays, July 1-29
Noon
Instructor Mollie Ivaldi will teach children (ages 6-10) five words of Italian at each of 5 sessions on Tuesday afternoons. Children will need to bring a notebook and the other supplies will be provided. Seating is limited to 12.
LEGO Night
Tuesday, July 1
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.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Wednesdays, July 2 & 16
10:15 a.m.
Babies and toddlers, birth to 23 months of age accompanied by a caregiver, will hear, in this half-hour, interactive program, stories and participate in songs and finger plays.
PreSchool Story Hour
Tuesday, July 8
1:30 p.m.
Preschool age children, 4 to 5 years of age, will hear and participate in stories, songs, finger plays, and make a craft.
Toddler Time
Tuesday, July 8
6:30 p.m.
Mondays, July 14 & 28
11:15 a.m.
Toddlers (2 and 3 years of age accompanied by a caregiver) will hear stories, songs, and participate in finger plays. They will also make a simple craft.
Make Your Own Bouncy Balls!
Thursday, July 10
2 p.m.
School age children (kindergarten to grade 4) will learn how to make their own bouncy balls.
Doctor Who Party
Monday, July 14
2 p.m.
Teens and tweens (grade 4 and up) will celebrate all things Doctor Who, making duct tape bow ties, paper Tardis, Sonic Screwdrivers, and an edible Adipose.
Family Movie
Tuesday, July 15
2 p.m.
Get ready for an exciting serving of endless fun and world-wide food disaster of epic portions in this animated film, rated PG; run time 95 minutes. Popcorn and lemonade will be served.
Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, July 16
2-4 p.m.
Beat the heat and bring the family in for an Ice Cream Social. Ice cream and lemonade will be provided, please bring a topping to share.
Space Challenger Learning Center
Thursday, July 17
2 p.m.
School age children (kindergarten to grade 6) will hear a 30 minute presentation from the Space Challenger Learning Center, then join in with science experiments for children to try.
Super Scrabble Saturday!
Saturday, July 19
10 a.m. - Noon
All ages are welcome to play Scrabble and other board games at the library. Come and enjoy playing games with others.
Family Story Hour
Tuesday, July 22
6:30 p.m.
Preschool age children, birth to age 5, will hear and participate in stories, songs, finger plays, and make a craft.
Hobart Fire Truck Exploration
Thursday, July 24
2 p.m.
School age children (kindergarten to grade 6) will get a chance to hear the Hobart Fire Department speak about what they do at the fire station, what to do in case of a fire, and to explore a fire truck.
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.
Movie Fun
Wednesday, July 2
2 p.m.
An inventor experimenting with a shrinking machine leaves his device unattended in the attic. His shrinking machine is accidentally activated while aimed at his and the neighbors children. Rated PG - 86 minutes Registration begins June 18.
Story Hour for 4s & 5s
Tuesdays, July 8, 15 & 22
10:30 a.m.
Summer story time for children age 4 - 5 years will include stories, songs, finger plays and a craft. Registration begins June 24.
Pinwheels
Wednesday, July 9
10:30 a.m.
Children who have completed kindergarten through grade will craft a Pinwheel. Registration begins June 25.
Toddler Time
Thursdays, July 10 & 17
10:30 a.m.
Toddler Time for children age 2 - 3 years and adult caregiver. This special story time will include stories, songs, finger plays and a craft. Registration begins June 26.
Family Nutrition Program
Friday, July 11
11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
A Family Nutritionist from Purdue Cooperative Extension Service will discuss a variety of food and nutrition topics showing children, teens, and adults how to prepare quick, tasty, and healthy low-cost foods.
Science Fiction Saturday
Saturday, July 12
1-4 p.m.
Scientist Ellie Arroway detects a radio signal emanating from deep in outer space. Bring a lunch; cookies and drinks will be served. Registration is not required.
Science Fiction Saturday
Saturday, July 19
1-4 p.m.
In this animated feature, a small waste collecting robot inadvertently embarks on a space journey that will ultimately decide the fate of mankind. Bring a lunch if you like. Cookies and drinks will be served. Registration is not required.
Paper Airplane Fun
Wednesday, July 23
2 p.m.
Children who have completed kindergarten through grade will make paper airplanes. The planes will then be put through a series of tests. Registration begins July 9.
Greyt Readers
Wednesday, July 23
6 p.m.
Read to the dogs! The dogs will listen to the books you read to them. Greyhounds will be provided by American Greyhound. Registration is not required.
'Tween Time
Friday, July 25
2 p.m.
Children 10 - 12 years will make a Binary Beads Keychain. A binary code represents text or computer processor instructions using the binary number system's two binary digits, 0 and 1. We will use the binary code to craft our name for a keychain. Registration begins July 11.
Science Fiction Saturday
Saturday, July 26
1-4 p.m.
Possibly the ultimate science fiction classic, this adventure film serves up a feast for the eyes, ears, and mind. Bring a lunch, cookies and drinks will be served. Registration is not required.
Washington Park Zoo Visits
Wednesday, July 30
2 p.m.
Learn about the animals from the educators at the Washington Park Zoo in Michigan City. The Zoo will bring the animals to us for a visual learning experience. Registration begins July 16.
Family Nutrition Program
Friday, July 11
11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
A Family Nutritionist from Purdue Cooperative Extension Service will discuss a variety of food and nutrition topics showing participants how to prepare quick, tasty, and healthy low-cost foods.
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.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Tuesdays, July 1 & 15
10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
This half hour, early literacy, lap-sit program uses songs, rhymes, and finger play to encourage interaction and foster language development.
Family Movie Day!
Wednesdays, July 2-30
Noon
Every week we will feature a new family movie! Each featured film is rated PG. Participants may bring snacks or lunch. No red or other dark colored drinks. *Children under the age of 7 years old must be accompanied by an adult 18 years or older. Call the library for the title.
Wierd & Amazing Animals
Thursday, July 3
4 p.m.
School-age children, kindergarten to grade 5, will learn about weird but amazing animals through stories, games, and crafts.
Story Time for 2s & 3s: Stars at Night
Monday, July 7
10 a.m.
Toddlers, 2 to 3 year olds accompanied by a caregiver, will stories about the nighttime sky and make a very starry craft. This program will be repeated at 11:30 am.
4 and 5 Year Old Story Time: Amazing Animals
Tuesday, July 8
10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
Four and five year olds will be amazed as they hear stories, sing songs, and make a craft about amazing animals.
Board Game Fun
Wednesday, July 9
6:30 p.m.
Children in grades 2 to 5 will meet to play fun board games! Family members are welcome to join in!
Fizz and Boom at the Library
Thursday, July 10
4 p.m.
School-age children will have a blast watching, and participating in, several awesome and totally cool science experiments.
Gaming Night
Wednesday, July 16
6 p.m.
Kids, kindergarten to grade 6, are invited to get together to play Wii and PlayStation 2. Snacks will be served.
Merrillville Fire Department
Thursday, July 17
10 a.m. - Noon
Children will learn about fire safety, see fire trucks, and have a turn in the E.D.I.T.H. house.
Color Magic Story Time for 2 & 3 Year Olds
Monday, July 21
10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
Toddlers, 2 to 3 year olds accompanied by a caregiver, will have a very colorful time with stories and a craft. Note-Because there will be painting involved, children are asked to wear clothes or an old shirt they don't mind getting stained.
LEGO Club
Monday, July 21
4 p.m.
Children in 2nd through 6th grade will have fun making their own unique LEGO creations. The only requirement is imagination!
4 and 5 Year Old Story Time: Wonderful Water
Tuesday, July 22
10 a.m. & 11:30 a.m.
Children will have a wonderful time at this story hour about water. If the weather allows, participants may get slightly wet doing outside water activities.
Kids Art Club
Thursday, July 24
4 p.m.
Children, in grades 2-6, will learn how to draw and paint in this one-hour, monthly club.
Challenger Learning Center
Thursday, July 24
1-3 p.m.
School-age children will enjoy this science program presented by The Challenger Learning Center. Participants will enjoy hands-on science experiences at various stations.
Starlab Portable Planetarium
Thursday, July 31
2 p.m. & 4 p.m.
School-age children will learn about constellations in a portable planetarium. Please be sure to register in order to participate.
Munster – The Munster Branch 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.
Fantastic 4s & 5s
Tuesdays, July 1, 8 & 15
10:30 a.m. Or 2 p.m.
Children will 'investigate the world around them' through stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft while learning creative expression, social skills, listening comprehension. This program allows children to exert their independence and attend by themselves for the first half of the program, then retrieve their adult for the craft at the end. Registration is not required.
School Age Explorers
Wednesdays, July 2-30
10:30 a.m. & 2 p.m.
Children who have completed kindergarten, and older, will become scientists when we Fizz, Boom, Read with books, games and crafts. Explore math and science concepts through children's literature and creative expression while using cognitive, social, and communication skills.
Terrific 2s & 3s
Mondays, July 7, 14 & 21
10:30 a.m. Or 2 p.m.
Children will 'explore their surroundings' with stories, songs, rhymes, and a craft while learning social skills, listening comprehension, and the foundations of reading through letters, numbers, and vocabulary. While children are encouraged to sit in the front and participate on their own, a caregiver must attend with the child. Registration is not required.
LEGO Building
Thursday, July 10
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 with LEGO blocks, then share their creations with the group.
Family Movie Break
Friday, July 11
1:30 p.m.
Families can take a break, bring their own snacks, and enjoy a film on the big screen. A boy's best friend is his robot in this animated adventure, rated PG with a running time of 84 minutes. Registration is not required.
Let's Explore the National Lakeshore
Thursday, July 17
2pm
Park Rangers from the National Lakeshore will guide us as we investigate the dunes! Children will see a presentation on wildlife in the dunes and surrounding areas and get a chance to touch real animal furs. This presentation is best suited forkindergarten and up. Registration is not required.
Family Movie Break
Friday, July 18
1:30 p.m.
In this hit sequel, Flint Lockwood is invited to join the Live Corp Company and use his gift for invention for the good of mankind. Rated PG with a running time of 94 minutes. Registration is not required.
Munster HS Robotics Club
Thursday, July 24
2 p.m.
The Munster High School Robotics Club will visit to demonstrate some of their robots and explain how they are made. The program is open to all ages. Registration is not required.
Family Movie Break
Friday, July 25
1:30 p.m.
Former high-profile superhero Bob Parr (aka Mr. Incredible), who has not-so-successfully settled into suburban life along with his wife and kids under the watchful eye of the Superhero Protection Program, is thrust back into the world of crime-fighting to save the world. Rated PG with a running time of 115 minutes. Registration is not required.
St. John – The St. John Branch Library, 9450 Wicker Avenue (US 41), is offering the following programs for adults.
Registration required for all programs:visit www.lcplin.org/branches/sj.htm or call 365-5379.
Toddler Time for 2 & 3 Year Olds
Tuesdays, July 1 & 15
10:15 a.m. Or 11:15 a.m.
Toddlers, accompanied by an adult caregiver, will listen to stories and participate in music, finger play, and other activities.
Amazing LEGO Club
Wednesday, July 2
10:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m.
Tuesday, July 15
6:30 p.m.
Friday, July 18
10:30 a.m.
Young LEGO enthusiasts (kindergarten to grade 5) are invited to use their imagination as they build with the library's LEGO blocks.
Bees Knees!
Monday, July 7
1:30 p.m.
Beekeeper Bryan Blazak will talk about bees and why they are so important. Children (kindergarten through grade 5) will also have a honey treat and make a craft.
Numbers Rumba Story Time (4, 5 & 6 Year Olds)
Tuesday, July 8 or Friday, July 11
10:30 a.m.
Children will participate in an hour filled with stories, crafts and other activities about numbers.
Picnic Movie Matinee
Wednesday, July 9
Thursday, July 17
Monday, July 28
1:30-3 p.m.
Bring your blankets and sack lunches and enjoy a family movie. Cookies and lemonade will be provided. This program is for children of all ages and their family.
Mother Goose on the Loose
Thursdays, July 10 & 24
10:15 a.m.
This half hour, lap-sit program uses songs, rhymes, and finger plays to encourage interaction and foster language development. This program is for children (0-23 months old) and a caregiver.
The Da Vinci Hour
Thursday, July 10
1:30 p.m.
Children in kindergarten through grade 5 will learn about Leonardo da Vinci and his work in art and science and make a fun project.
Little Mad Scientists
Monday, July 14
1:30 p.m.
Little mad scientists (kindergarten to grade 5) will listen to a story, conduct an experiment, and make a craft.
Nature Club: Chasing Ice
Wednesday, July 16
10:30 a.m.
Children in kindergarten to 5th grade will learn about the environment and make a craft.
What's the Weather? Story Time (4, 5 & 6 Year Olds)
Tuesday, July 22 or Friday, July 25
10:30 a.m.
Children will participate in an hour filled with stories, crafts and other activities about weather.
Spray Color T-Shirt
Tuesday, July 22
1:30 p.m.
'Tweens (grades 4-8) will bring their own pre-shrunk tee shirt to decorate with colored markers and rubbing alcohol.
Under the Sea Family Story Time
Wednesday, July 23
6:30 p.m.
Children and their families will participate in stories, crafts & other activities.
Bea the Bee
Saturday, July 26
10 a.m.
The Lake County Fair Mascot, Bea the Bee, will buzz by to read some fun stories and tell us about the fair.
Power Paws for Kids
Wednesday, July 30
6:30 p.m.
Children of all ages will enjoy reading to Power Paws service dogs.
Bubble Blowout!
Thursday, July 31
1:30 p.m.
Children will have a blast playing with bubbles and playing outdoor water games. A snack and drink will be provided.