Need to Know:
Hours Expansion
This month, we expanded open hours at our three busiest branches! Merrillville, Munster, and Dyer-Schererville branches are now open 10:00 AM to 8:30 PM Monday through Thursday.
Friday and Saturday hours are still 9 AM to 5 PM.
We hope you enjoy the longer hours! See you at the library!
Featured Program:
Summer Reading: Oceans of Possibility
June 1 - July 31
Our Summer Reading program is back and better than ever! This year, you can sign up, track your reading, and submit raffle tickets online! Of course, we will still have paper trackers available at all branches if you prefer.
As always, all ages are invited to join in.
Check out our fabulous grand prizes and learn more about this year's event at
See what else is happening at the library!
From the Stacks:
Staff Recommends: AAPI Heritage Month Reads
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and of course we have some book recs for you!
Have You Tried Access World News?
Access World News features a wide variety of credible, vetted news sources both local and international - and it's free with your library card!
You Asked, We Answered!
Question: I want to do curbside pickup for the library books I requested but I hate talking on the phone. Can't I just text you?
Answer: Sure! Just use the curbside pickup feature in the LCPL app. The button will appear in the Holds section of your My Account menu when your holds are available. Give it a tap and it'll let us know you're on your way. Then you can just tap "I'm here" when you arrive - at which point you'll also be able to text us if you want!
Kids' Skill-Building Books:
Skills:
• Background Knowledge
• Vocabulary
• Letter Knowledge
Practices:
• Talking
Extend the book by creating your own house!
Skills:
• Background Knowledge
• Print Awareness
Practices:
• Talking
• Writing
• Reading
• Singing
Extend the Book with fingerprint fish and songs!
How does WRITING help my child get ready to read?
Lake County Public Library
1919 W 81st Ave
Merrillville, IN
(219) 769-3541www.lcplin.org