The Perfect Tote for the True Library Fan
Show off your LCPL pride with this spacious library tote! It has it all: a water bottle pocket, a Velcro pocket to hold your odds and ends, a ring to clip your keys to, and of course a very large main compartment that can hold so many books.
It's sturdy! It's stylish! It's only $10! And your purchase directly supports the Friends of LCPL, who in turn support our Summer Reading Program and other important library initiatives.
Available at any LCPL location!
Holiday Hours
Dec 31 & Jan 1: All Locations Closed
Have a safe, warm holiday and remember - www.lcplin.org is always open for your streaming and downloading needs!
Featured Program:
Lake Station-New Chicago Branch
January 15 | 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 on a first come, first serve basis; you can arrive any time from 12:30-6:30, but please RSVP to let us know how many to expect!
We are also hosting many other Martin Luther King, Jr. Day events for all ages at several other branches. Check them all out at www.lcplin.org/events!
From the Stacks:
Staff Recommends: The Best Graphic Novels of 2023
Check out Kate's top three graphic novel reads of 2023!
Have You Tried ScienceFlix?
Elementary and middle school-level science projects! Includes ready-made lesson plans, experiments, videos, and more.
You Asked, We Answered!
Question: I would like to join a book discussion group. Which branches offer in-person discussions? How do I find them on your website?
Answer: Many of our branches offer monthly book discussions! The discussions are all listed on our online calendar. Here is a link showing all the discussion groups coming up next month. You can use the location filters to narrow it by branch.
Copies of the books are usually available at the branch where the discussion is being held, and on Libby or Hoopla. Happy reading!
Kids' Skill-Building Books:
Rumble and Roar: Sound Around the World by Sue Fliess
Skills:
• Phonological Awareness
• Letter Knowledge
Practices:
• Talking
• Reading
Extend the book with a noisemaker craft!
A Day So Gray by Marie Lamba
Skills:
• Background Knowledge
• Narrative Skills
• Print Awareness
Practices:
• Writing
• Talking
• Reading
Extend the book with a colorful sweater craft!
How does WRITING help my child get ready to read?
Lake County Public Library
1919 W 81st Ave
Merrillville, IN
(219) 769-3541