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Need to Know:

Join the 2025 Read-a-Thon in January!

Read to support your school and library! The LCPL Foundation's annual Read-a-Thon is an exciting, fun challenge in which students pledge to read as much as they can in order to raise money.

Read-a-Thon readers can earn a ribbon, a trophy, or one of our special top prizes depending on how much they read!

This year's Read-a-Thon will run from January 13-February 24. Let's break last year's record of over $71,000 earned!

Here's how to join in.

Featured Program:

Talk to a Lawyer Open House

Lake Station-New Chicago

Jan 20 | 12:30 - 6:30 PM

Speak to a lawyer for free! Lawyers from the Lake County Bar Association will be available for legal consultation at Lake Station-New Chicago Branch throughout MLK Day.

Sessions are 15 minutes and offered on a first come, first served basis; you can arrive any time from 12:30-6:30, but please RSVP to let us know how many to expect!

From the Stacks:

Staff Recommends: Kate's Fav Nonfiction of 2024

Check out the three best nonfiction books for adults that Lake Station-New Chicago librarian Kate read this year!

Have You Tried AtoZ World Food?

Explore a world of food, from the history of your favorite dishes to new discoveries from other traditions.

You Asked, We Answered!

Question: I would like to learn more about Artificial Intelligence. Does the library have any materials I can use to learn about AI?

Answer: You can find information about AI through multiple avenues here at the library! We have books and DVDs on the subject, including Mastering A.I.: A Survival Guide to Our Superpowered Future by Jeremy Kahn; Unmasking A.I.: A Story of Hope and Justice in a World of Machines by Joy Buolamwini; and A.I. Revolution, a PBS documentary. These are just a few, so be sure to check our catalog for more titles!

We also have several databases, including Linkedln Learning (formerly Lynda.com), which offers educational courses covering topics such as: What is Generative AI? by Pinar Seylan Demirdag and Introduction to Artificial Intelligence by Doug Rose.

Other databases, like INSPIRE and MasterFILE Complete, can also help you learn about the various aspects of AI.

You can use our databases from home with your red and white library card or digital access card and pin number, or come into the library and use our databases if you are a nonresident with a library card.