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Mah Jongg
1 p.m. Mah Jongg Thursday, Aug. 1, 1 p.m.Crown Point Community Library Join us to make new friends and to play mah jongg!
Kindergarten, Here I Come!
3 p.m. Kindergarten, Here I Come! Thursday, Aug. 1, 3 p.m.Crown Point Community Library Join us for a program full of stories and activities for children who are starting kindergarten. Registration is required.
or call --219-663-0270. |
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Bunco
1 p.m. Bunco Friday, Aug. 2, 1 p.m.Crown Point Community Library Join us to make new friends and to play Bunco! New players are always welcome.
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Greyt Readers
10:00 a.m. Greyt Readers Saturday, Aug. 3, 10:00 a.m.Crown Point Community Library All agesWould your child like a patient, attentive friend to read to? Greyt Readers provides an opportunity for your child to read to retired greyhounds in a relaxed atmosphere. The dogs sit calmly and quietly for a story. Children can practice reading out loud without fear of judgment.
Read to the Dogs (WL)
11:00 a.m. Read to the Dogs (WL) Saturday, Aug. 3, 11:00 a.m.(Saturday, September 7, 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 5, 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 2, 11:00 a.m.) Winfield Branch Library Come to the Winfield Branch Library and read your favorite book to a Power Paws dog!!! Registration not required.
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Sunday Family Movie
2:00 p.m. Sunday Family Movie Sunday, Aug. 4, 2:00 p.m.(Sundays, August 4, 11, 18, 25, September 8, 15, 22, 29) Crown Point Community Library Stop by Youth Services for a movie and popcorn. New movies every week! No registration necessary.
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Monday Morning Crochet
9 a.m. Monday Morning Crochet Monday, Aug. 5, 9 a.m.Crown Point Community Library Bring your current project to work on while spending time with friends!
Mah Jongg Instruction
1 p.m. Mah Jongg Instruction Monday, Aug. 5, 1 p.m.Crown Point Community Library Join us to learn how to play mah jongg!
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Undercover Quilters
9 a.m. Undercover Quilters Tuesday, Aug. 6, 9 a.m.Crown Point Community Library Bring your current project and quilt with friends!
Book Babies (WL)
10:30 a.m. Book Babies (WL) Tuesday, Aug. 6, 10:30 a.m.Winfield Branch Library Enjoy books, songs, and rhymes at this special storytime designed for babies ages 24 months and younger. There will be play time directly after class. Registration is required. Siblings are welcome!
or call --219-662-4039.
Pokemon Club
4:30 pm Pokemon Club Tuesday, Aug. 6, 4:30 pmCrown Point Community Library Calling all Pokemon trainers in grades K-5! Join us for a night of Pokemon fun. Cards and hand held devices are welcome to show, trade, and battle. No registration required. Younger siblings are welcome if an adult remains in the room.
Messy Craft Night: Gelli Plate Printmaking (WL)
5:00 pm Messy Craft Night: Gelli Plate Printmaking (WL) Tuesday, Aug. 6, 5:00 pmWinfield Branch Library Are you interested in exploring new crafting techniques? If so, visit the Winfield Branch on the first Tuesday of every month. During these sessions, we provide the tools and materials for you to sample a new craft. This month, we will use Gelli plates to create monoprints. It's a great opportun...read more
Are Model Trains in Your Future?
6 p.m. Are Model Trains in Your Future? Tuesday, Aug. 6, 6 p.m.Crown Point Community Library Bob Becker will present an educational series for modular train enthusiasts.This session is for Tuesdays, August 6 and 13 at 6 p.m., both are a 1-½ hour session. Registration is required, and space is limited. This program is intended for adults.
or call --219-663-0270. |
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Hand and Foot Card Club
11 a.m. Hand and Foot Card Club Wednesday, Aug. 7, 11 a.m.Crown Point Community Library Join us to make new friends and to play Hand & Foot!
Teen Scavenger Hunt
12:00 p.m. Teen Scavenger Hunt Wednesday, Aug. 7, 12:00 p.m. Crown Point Community Library Grades 6-12Come on out for a night on the Square! Participants will go off in teams to find different things hidden around the Crown Point Square. We will meet at the library and then venture out. No registration required.
Wednesday Afternoon Knitters
12:30 p.m. Wednesday Afternoon Knitters Wednesday, Aug. 7, 12:30 p.m.Crown Point Community Library Bring your current project to work on while spending time with friends!
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Little Listeners (WL)
10:30 a.m. Little Listeners (WL) Thursday, Aug. 8, 10:30 a.m.Winfield Branch Library Enjoy books, songs, and rhymes at this special storytime designed for ages 3-5. Registration is required. Siblings are welcome!
or call --219-662-4039.
Mah Jongg
1 p.m. Mah Jongg Thursday, Aug. 8, 1 p.m.Crown Point Community Library Join us to make new friends and to play mah jongg!
Cookbook Club (WL)
5 p.m. Cookbook Club (WL) Thursday, Aug. 8, 5 p.m.Winfield Branch Library Join us at the Winfield Branch to sample a recipe from one of the cookbooks in our library collection. You will see a demonstration, make your own, and sample your culinary creation. Registration is required. This program is intended for adults.
or call --219-662-4039. |
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Adult Book Bingo
1 p.m. Adult Book Bingo Friday, Aug. 9, 1 p.m.Crown Point Community Library Adults are invited to join us to play bingo to win books! Registration is appreciated.
or call --219-663-0270. |
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Sunday Family Movie
2:00 p.m. Sunday Family Movie Sunday, Aug. 11, 2:00 p.m.(Sundays, August 4, 11, 18, 25, September 8, 15, 22, 29) Crown Point Community Library Stop by Youth Services for a movie and popcorn. New movies every week! No registration necessary.
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Monday Morning Crochet
9 a.m. Monday Morning Crochet Monday, Aug. 12, 9 a.m.Crown Point Community Library Bring your current project to work on while spending time with friends!
Little Learners: Discover and Explore
10 a.m. Little Learners: Discover and Explore Monday, Aug. 12, 10 a.m. Crown Point Community Library Babies and toddlers ages three and under are invited to learn about the world around them. Sensory play, art, science and more will be explored during this hour-long program. No registration is required.
Movie Matinee
1:30 p.m. Movie Matinee Monday, Aug. 12, 1:30 p.m.Crown Point Community Library Join us for a movie and popcorn! Please call the library for current movie selections.
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Undercover Quilters
9 a.m. Undercover Quilters Tuesday, Aug. 13, 9 a.m.Crown Point Community Library Bring your current project and quilt with friends!
Book Babies (WL)
10:30 a.m. Book Babies (WL) Tuesday, Aug. 13, 10:30 a.m.Winfield Branch Library Enjoy books, songs, and rhymes at this special storytime designed for babies ages 24 months and younger. There will be play time directly after class. Registration is required. Siblings are welcome!
or call --219-662-4039.
Cursive Club
4:00 Cursive Club Tuesday, Aug. 13, 4:00Crown Point Community Library Do you like writing things by hand? Come and learn how to write in cursive! This program is geared toward students in 2nd to 5th grade. Children must be comfortable with printing fluently.
Are Model Trains in Your Future?
6 p.m. Are Model Trains in Your Future? Tuesday, Aug. 13, 6 p.m.Crown Point Community Library Bob Becker will present an educational series for modular train enthusiasts.This session is for Tuesdays, August 6 and 13 at 6 p.m., both are a 1-½ hour session. Registration is required, and space is limited. This program is intended for adults.
or call --219-663-0270. |
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Spanish Conversation Meetup
9 a.m. Spanish Conversation Meetup Wednesday, Aug. 14, 9 a.m.Crown Point Community Library Whether you are just learning Spanish or are a lifelong speaker, stop by to practice your Spanish with new friends!
Hand and Foot Card Club
11 a.m. Hand and Foot Card Club Wednesday, Aug. 14, 11 a.m.Crown Point Community Library Join us to make new friends and to play Hand & Foot!
Wednesday Afternoon Knitters
12:30 p.m. Wednesday Afternoon Knitters Wednesday, Aug. 14, 12:30 p.m.Crown Point Community Library Bring your current project to work on while spending time with friends!
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Little Listeners (WL)
10:30 a.m. Little Listeners (WL) Thursday, Aug. 15, 10:30 a.m.Winfield Branch Library Enjoy books, songs, and rhymes at this special storytime designed for ages 3-5. Registration is required. Siblings are welcome!
or call --219-662-4039.
Mah Jongg
1 p.m. Mah Jongg Thursday, Aug. 15, 1 p.m.Crown Point Community Library Join us to make new friends and to play mah jongg!
Adult Craft
2:00 p.m. Adult Craft Thursday, Aug. 15, 2:00 p.m.Crown Point Community Library Adults are invited to join us for a fun afternoon of making Shrinky Dinks! These fun crafts aren’t just for kids! You can make your own design or use one of our templates. Registration is required.
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Adult Open Crafting
2 p.m. Adult Open Crafting Sunday, Aug. 18, 2 p.m.Crown Point Community Library Bring whatever project you are currently working on, and join with others in our Meeting Rooms to chat as you work! Registration is appreciated but not required.
Sunday Family Movie
2:00 p.m. Sunday Family Movie Sunday, Aug. 18, 2:00 p.m.(Sundays, August 4, 11, 18, 25, September 8, 15, 22, 29) Crown Point Community Library Stop by Youth Services for a movie and popcorn. New movies every week! No registration necessary.
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Monday Morning Crochet
9 a.m. Monday Morning Crochet Monday, Aug. 19, 9 a.m.Crown Point Community Library Bring your current project to work on while spending time with friends!
Teen Art Club
4:30 p.m. Teen Art Club Monday, Aug. 19, 4:30 p.m. Crown Point Community Library Gr. 6-12Come join us to create! We’ll provide the supplies and the space; you bring your creativity! There will be a project you can make or you can create whatever inspires you.
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Lego Club
Lego Club Tuesday, Aug. 20, Crown Point Community Library Join us for an evening of building. Each month will have a different theme. Lego Club is designed for children in Grades K-5. No registration required, space may be limited. We provide the Legos, you provide the creativity!
Undercover Quilters
9 a.m. Undercover Quilters Tuesday, Aug. 20, 9 a.m.Crown Point Community Library Bring your current project and quilt with friends!
Card Making
10 a.m. Card Making Tuesday, Aug. 20, 10 a.m.(Tuesdays, January 16, February 20, March 19, April 16, May 14, June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17, October 15, November 12, December 10) Crown Point Community Library Join other paper crafters to make several projects each month. Learn new techniques and enjoy the company of other crafters! Please bring adhesives, such as tape runner, glue dots, and liquid glue. The morning and afternoon sessions are the same. Registration is required, and a supply fee of $7 is p...read more
Book Babies (WL)
10:30 a.m. Book Babies (WL) Tuesday, Aug. 20, 10:30 a.m.Winfield Branch Library Enjoy books, songs, and rhymes at this special storytime designed for babies ages 24 months and younger. There will be play time directly after class. Registration is required. Siblings are welcome!
Card Making
1 p.m. Card Making Tuesday, Aug. 20, 1 p.m.(Tuesdays, January 16, February 20, March 19, April 16, May 14, June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17, October 15, November 12, December 10 at 1 p.m.) Crown Point Community Library Join other paper crafters to make several projects each month. Learn new techniques and enjoy the company of other crafters! Please bring adhesives, such as tape runner, glue dots, and liquid glue. The morning and afternoon sessions are the same. Registration is required, and a supply fee of $7 is p...read more
Lego Club
4:30pm Lego Club Tuesday, Aug. 20, 4:30pmCrown Point Community Library Join us for an evening of building. Each month will have a different theme. Lego Club is designed for children in Grades K-5. No registration required, space may be limited. We provide the Legos, you provide the creativity!
Teen Night: Jackbox Tournament (WL)
5:00 pm Teen Night: Jackbox Tournament (WL) Tuesday, Aug. 20, 5:00 pmWinfield Branch Library What better way to ring in the new school year than with a Jackbox party? Come and hang out with other teens for snacks and fun. Make sure to bring your phone with you so you can join our game.
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Nature Storytime at the Fairgrounds (Shelter 6)
10:00 a.m. Nature Storytime at the Fairgrounds (Shelter 6) Wednesday, Aug. 21, 10:00 a.m.Crown Point Community Library Ages 3-5 yearsJoin us for a special storytime! We’ll meet at the Lake County Fairgrounds at Shelter 6 (across from the playground). We will read a few stories and then make a nature-themed craft. Registration is required.
Hand and Foot Card Club
11 a.m. Hand and Foot Card Club Wednesday, Aug. 21, 11 a.m.Crown Point Community Library Join us to make new friends and to play Hand & Foot!
Wednesday Afternoon Knitters
12:30 p.m. Wednesday Afternoon Knitters Wednesday, Aug. 21, 12:30 p.m.Crown Point Community Library Bring your current project to work on while spending time with friends!
Film Movement
6:00 p.m. Film Movement Wednesday, Aug. 21, 6:00 p.m.Crown Point Community Library Join us for a foreign film from our Film Movement collection and popcorn!
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Mah Jongg
1 p.m. Mah Jongg Thursday, Aug. 22, 1 p.m.Crown Point Community Library Join us to make new friends and to play mah jongg!
Card Making (WL)
10:00 a.m. Card Making (WL) Thursday, Aug. 22, 10:00 a.m.(Thursdays, January 18, February 22, March, 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 22, September 19, October 17, November 14, & December 12) Winfield Branch Library Join other paper crafters to make several projects each month. Learn new techniques and enjoy the company of other crafters! Please bring adhesives, such as tape runner, glue dots, and liquid glue. The morning and afternoon sessions are the same. Registration is required, and a supply fee of $7 is p...read more
or call --219-662-4039.
Card Making
5:30 p.m. Card Making Thursday, Aug. 22, 5:30 p.m.(Thursdays, January 18, February 22, March 21, April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 22, September 19, October 17, November 14, December 12) Crown Point Community Library Join other paper crafters to make several projects each month. Learn new techniques and enjoy the company of other crafters! Please bring adhesives, such as tape runner, glue dots, and liquid glue. The morning and afternoon sessions are the same. Registration is required, and a supply fee of $7 is p...read more
or call --219-663-0270. |
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Creative Aging: A Story Montage
10 a.m. Creative Aging: A Story Montage Friday, Aug. 23, 10 a.m.Crown Point Community Library With the help of grant funding from the Indiana Arts Commission, adults 55 or better are invited to join Indiana artist Jennifer Weinert for a workshop on telling your story through creative arts. Participants will be inspired to create a unique multi-medium work of art to express a personal experie...read more
or call --219-663-0270.
Sensory Play
10:00 a.m. Sensory Play Friday, Aug. 23, 10:00 a.m. Crown Point Community Library Squishy, slimy, soft, smooth! This program is designed for children ages 3-5; siblings welcome. Allergens may be present in “taste-safe” activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required.
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Creative Constructors (WL)
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Creative Constructors (WL) Saturday, Aug. 24, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.Winfield Branch Library Drop into the Winfield Branch and build! Get creative constructing with a variety of building supplies including Legos, K’Nex, and more. Creations will be photographed and displayed.
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Sunday Family Movie
2:00 p.m. Sunday Family Movie Sunday, Aug. 25, 2:00 p.m.(Sundays, August 4, 11, 18, 25, September 8, 15, 22, 29) Crown Point Community Library Stop by Youth Services for a movie and popcorn. New movies every week! No registration necessary.
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Monday Morning Crochet
9 a.m. Monday Morning Crochet Monday, Aug. 26, 9 a.m.Crown Point Community Library Bring your current project to work on while spending time with friends!
Caregiver Cafe
10 a.m. Caregiver Cafe Monday, Aug. 26, 10 a.m. Crown Point Community Library Grown-ups can caffeinate while the little ones play during Caregiver Cafe! Baby friendly toys will be set out along with coffee for the adults. This is a great way to meet other families with little ones! For kids ages 2 and under.
Adult Sunflower Craft
2:00 p.m. Adult Sunflower Craft Monday, Aug. 26, 2:00 p.m.Crown Point Community Library Join us to make a beautiful paper sunflower! All materials are provided and registration is required. This program is intended for adults 18 and over.
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Undercover Quilters
9 a.m. Undercover Quilters Tuesday, Aug. 27, 9 a.m.Crown Point Community Library Bring your current project and quilt with friends!
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Spanish Conversation Meetup
9 a.m. Spanish Conversation Meetup Wednesday, Aug. 28, 9 a.m.Crown Point Community Library Whether you are just learning Spanish or are a lifelong speaker, stop by to practice your Spanish with new friends!
Historic Square Walking Tour
10 a.m. Historic Square Walking Tour Wednesday, Aug. 28, 10 a.m.Crown Point Community Library Join the Crown Point Community Library for a walking tour of the Historic Crown Point Square. We will meet on the northeast corner of the courthouse lawn (by the Ten Commandments) and walk around the courthouse for a lesson in local history. Registration is required and opens August 5.
or call --219-663-0270.
Preschool Cook and a Book
10:00 a.m. Preschool Cook and a Book Wednesday, Aug. 28, 10:00 a.m.Crown Point Community Library Ages 3-5Come join us for a special story time. After reading our story, we will be making a snack that goes with the story. Registration is required and opens 2 weeks before the event. If you are more than 5 minutes late, you may lose your spot to others in the library.
Hand and Foot Card Club
11 a.m. Hand and Foot Card Club Wednesday, Aug. 28, 11 a.m.Crown Point Community Library Join us to make new friends and to play Hand & Foot!
Wednesday Afternoon Knitters
12:30 p.m. Wednesday Afternoon Knitters Wednesday, Aug. 28, 12:30 p.m.Crown Point Community Library Bring your current project to work on while spending time with friends!
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Little Listeners (WL)
10:30 a.m. Little Listeners (WL) Thursday, Aug. 29, 10:30 a.m.Winfield Branch Library Enjoy books, songs, and rhymes at this special storytime designed for ages 3-5. Registration is required. Siblings are welcome!
or call --219-662-4039.
Mah Jongg
1 p.m. Mah Jongg Thursday, Aug. 29, 1 p.m.Crown Point Community Library Join us to make new friends and to play mah jongg!
Teen Volunteer Day
4 p.m. Teen Volunteer Day Thursday, Aug. 29, 4 p.m. Crown Point Community Library Want to get a jump on your volunteer hours for school or another organization? Or do you just want to help your library? Come to the library and help us with a variety of projects to receive one volunteer hour. If you need any paperwork signed please make sure to bring it! Registration Required.&nbs...read more
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Creative Aging: A Story Montage
10 a.m. Creative Aging: A Story Montage Friday, Aug. 30, 10 a.m.Crown Point Community Library With the help of grant funding from the Indiana Arts Commission, adults 55 or better are invited to join Indiana artist Jennifer Weinert for a workshop on telling your story through creative arts. Participants will be inspired to create a unique multi-medium work of art to express a personal experie...read more
or call --219-663-0270. |
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