Lake County Public Library: Library Insider
Need to Know:
Summer Reading Starts June 1!
Summer Reading 2026: Unearth a Story
Unearth some amazing stories and fun events at the library this summer! Summer Reading is open to all ages, including adults!
Track your time spent reading and win some cool prizes. For every hour you read, you'll also get an entry into our grand prize drawing!
Featured Program:
Meet the Dinosaurs!
Merrillville Branch June 9, 5:30 PM
All Ages
Dinosaurs are running loose in Merrillville Branch! You're invited to meet the herd and experience some amazing costuming and puppetry June 9. Bring the kids and snap some one-of-a-kind photos!
Please RSVP!
From the Stacks:
Staff Recommends: Books with Autistic Characters
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You Asked, We Answered!
Question: My son is a reluctant reader. He only likes Dog Man and isn’t interested in other books. How can I get him to read something new?
Answer: We offer NoveList Plus, a database that can help you find books that are similar to other books you like.
If you search a title in NoveList, it will bring up separate lists for similar titles, similar authors, and similar series.
If you’d like a little more nuance, NoveList also lets you search by story elements, such as appeal factors, genres, and more. Would you like something fast-paced? Something with anthropomorphic characters? A book about dogs? You can mix and match as you search!
Books in a graphic novel format often use a robust vocabulary and teach picture literacy. But if your son would like to try a more traditional format, NoveList can help you find chapter books with the same appeal factors as Dog Man.
You can also limit your searches by age and reading level. Best of all, this database includes books for teens and grown-ups, too, so the whole family can find books they’ll love!
If you need help finding your way around NoveList our librarians would be happy to show you how the pros use it the next time you visit. Happy reading!
Kids' Skill-Building Books:
Rainbow Colors by Yvonne Pearson
Skills:
• Vocabulary
• Print Awareness
Practices:
• Talking
• Reading
• Playing
• Singing
Extend the book with a color-matching activity!
Triceratops Stomp by Karen Patkau
Skills:
• Background Knowledge
• Print Awareness
• Phonological Awareness
Practices:
• Talking
• Playing
• Reading
Extend the book with a triceratops mask craft!
How does SINGING help my child get ready to read?
Lake County Public Library
1919 W 81st Ave
Merrillville, IN
(219) 769-3541