Bring your crochet project and work with others

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Level up your hangout game.Tired of the same old plans? Pull up to the library for a throwback gaming vibe. We’re talking Mario Kart races and Jackbox games that will have everyone laughing way too hard. Whether you roll in with your crew or show up solo, this is your spot to chill, compete, a...read more

Grades 6-12Come join us at the library to create!  We’ll have a bunch of different supplies out, and you can create and make whatever you’d like. 

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Ages 2-8Come join us at Shelter 6 (across from the playground) for a dinosaur egg hunt!  We’ll read a book about dinosaurs and make a dinosaur nest. Then, you’ll be sent out to find and collect the dinosaur eggs hidden about the Fairgrounds!  Registration is required. 

Calling all Pokemon trainers in grades K-5! Join us from 4:30-5:30 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.

Calling all Pokemon trainers in grades K-5! Join us from 4:30-5:30 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. 

Join our Adult Craft Night as we honor America’s 250th anniversary by creating your own vintage inspired burlap bunting. Using Cricut cut stencils, you’ll paint classic Americana designs on burlap, perfect for commemorating this historic milestone. Registration is required. This program ...read more

Children 2-6 and their family are invited to join our storytime librarians for storytime at Bulldog Park. Join us for stories, songs, and a take home craft! Select storytimes will host special community hero guests. Special guests will be announced the week before. 

Bring your current project to work on with others!

Join us to make a coaster or magnet out of scrabble tiles to add a fun decor piece to your home. Registration is required and will open on Monday, May 18.

Wellness Initiative for Senior Education 6-week program. The WISE educational program includes six one-hour lessons that cover a wide range of topics about health and wellness for older adults. Join us for this fun and engaging free program. Your registration for the first session will enroll you fo...read more

Join us at the Winfield Branch to discover the simplicity and fun of Cantonese Mahjong. Cantonese Mahjong offers an alternative to the American version. Whether you are new to the game or looking to try a variation, stop by to play, connect, and enjoy the fun! This program is intended for adults.

Let’s get Prehistoric! Come learn about the different eras of dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures. Then visit a few stations for some hands-on fun about what you learned! Want to learn more before you come? This program will be based on the book Junior Research Guides: Dinosaurs by Ken J...read more

Let’s read a story and then make our very own accessories to turn ourselves into dinosaurs! Stomp stomp! Registration Required. Ages 3-5 

Enjoy books, songs, and rhymes at this special storytime at Randolph Street Park (11900 Randolph St, Winfield, IN 46307). Designed for pre-schoolers of all ages. Registration is suggested. Siblings are welcome!* In the case of inclement weather storytimes will be held at the Winfield Library.

Get ready to kick off Summer Reading with a ROAR! Children in grades K-5 are invited to join us for a dino-mite adventure filled with prehistoric games, hands-on activities, and roaring good fun. Dig into the world of dinosaurs as we stomp, play, and explore our way into an exciting summer of readin...read more

Join us for a tour of the Crown Point Historic Districts aboard Molly the Trolley. Please meet at the Crown Point Library about 10 minutes before your scheduled departure time so that we can get you checked in. The tours run 1 ½- 2 hours depending on traffic. The tour is intended for particip...read more

Move your feet to the dinosaur beat! Participants will sing, dance, and stomp like dinosaurs in this music-filled program. Ages 2-5. No registration is required, but supplies may be limited.

Have you read the popular novel The Correspondent by Virginia Evans? Join us as we explore the art of letter writing, and write a letter of your own, either to a friend or loved one, or to be mailed to a care facility for someone special to get mail that may not otherwise! All materials will be prov...read more

Children in grades 3-5 are invited to the library to learn to knit! No previous experience is needed. Some yarn, needles, and looms will be provided, but it’s recommended to bring your own supplies if you want to take a project home and keep working on it. Size 8 needles that are straight, and...read more

Would 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. It's a great way...read more

Come to the Winfield Branch and read your favorite book to a Power Paws dog! 

Join us for our biannual plant swap! We are changing the format a little this time around due to increased interest. Plant propagations and plant related donations may be dropped off at the Library between June 1 and June 7. All participants dropping off items for the swap will be given a ticket (ON...read more

Stop by Youth Services for a movie and popcorn. New movies every week! No registration necessary.

Bring your crochet project and work with others

Join us for a tour of the Crown Point Historic Districts aboard Molly the Trolley. Please meet at the Crown Point Library about 10 minutes before your scheduled departure time so that we can get you checked in. The tours run 1 ½- 2 hours depending on traffic. The tour is intended for particip...read more

Join us for a screening of the 1993 film Jurassic Park starring Sam Neill and Laura Dern. Based on the book by Michael Crichton.

It’s Summer! Time to get reading! Come decorate a tote bag to carry all the great books you will read this summer. For teens and tweens in middle and high school only .  Registration Required. 

This isn’t your average “craft time.” It’s a full-on creative lab where you get access to tools and materials you probably don’t have at home and total freedom to try something new. Make your own candles, design stickers, press custom buttons, experiment with resin, scr...read more

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Get ready to start your summer with a program full of music. Children will play instruments, dance, and sing songs as we celebrate the joys of summer. Ages 5 and under. No registration is required, but supplies may be limited. 

Join us in discussing Here One Moment by Liane Moriarity. Books are available at the Winfield circulation desk.

Get ready to put your engineering and creativity skills to the test with this Dinosaur Tower STEAM Challenge! In this fun STEAM activity, kids in first through fifth grade will design and build a tower to hold a dinosaur toy using a variety of materials.  No registration required.

Children 2-6 and their family are invited to join our storytime librarians for storytime at Bulldog Park. Join us for stories, songs, and a take home craft! Select storytimes will host special community hero guests. Special guests will be announced the week before. 

Join us for a fun and interactive recycling program with Lake County Solid Waste! Kids grades K_5 will learn all about recycling, why it matters, and how they can help take care of our planet through hands-on activities and engaging discussion. 

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Come one, come all to free some dino bones!  Use tools to get the dinos loose. Even better- keep what you find! Each participant will get their own “dig site” on which to work. Registration Required.  Grades 3 and up. 

Join us at the Winfield Branch to discover the simplicity and fun of Cantonese Mahjong. Cantonese Mahjong offers an alternative to the American version. Whether you are new to the game or looking to try a variation, stop by to play, connect, and enjoy the fun! This program is intended for adults.

Enjoy books, songs, rhymes and playtime designed with our littlest patrons in mind, age 24 months and younger. Siblings welcome. No Registration.

Enjoy books, songs, and rhymes at this special storytime at Randolph Street Park (11900 Randolph St, Winfield, IN 46307). Designed for pre-schoolers of all ages. Registration is suggested. Siblings are welcome!* In the case of inclement weather storytimes will be held at the Winfield Library.

To register, contact the Red Cross at 1-800-REDCROSS or www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code CPCL.

To register, contact the Red Cross at 1-800-REDCROSS or www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code CPCL.

Bring the whole family out to Bulldog Park for the Summer Reading Fun Fair. Children and their families can sign up for the summer reading program, play games, bounce in bounce houses and more! Come join us and help us kick off our Summer Reading theme: Unearth A Story, with some special Dinosaur th...read more

Join us in discussing Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng. Books are available at the main circulation desk at the Crown Point Location.

Squishy, slimy, soft, smooth! Our sensory program is moving outdoors! Participants will meet on the green space (in front of the library). Allergens may be present in “taste-safe” activities. Ages 5 and under. Children must be accompanied by an adult. In case of inclement weather, the pr...read more

Join us for a relaxing program where you’ll learn how to use oil pastels to create a beautiful, vibrant work of art. This guided class is perfect for beginners. We will walk you through each step, from blending colors to building texture. Take a break from your routine, try something new, and ...read more

Turn the pavement into your canvas! Join us for Chalk the Walk, where kids can use sidewalk chalk to create bright, creative artwork and help transform the park into a colorful masterpiece.

Join the Library as we once again partner with Lake County Parks, NWI Civil War Roundtable, and the Lake County Historical Society to bring you History Speaks. This year, we will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of our country! Meet historical characters who share powerful stories from acro...read more

Spend a relaxing afternoon at the library designing your own miniature forest scene with us. We will provide materials like faux moss, mushrooms, and natural accents, so you can create a tiny landscape to take home. Go magical and mystical or calm and earthy. It’s your scene, make it your styl...read more

Join us at the Crown Point Library for a balloon show of Jurassic proportions! Smarty Pants will take audiences back to the age of dinosaurs with his Big Balloonosaur Adventure show. This all ages show will wow watchers as they laugh and learn. This program is located at the Crown Point Community Li...read more

Grades K-5Come join us to paint and decorate a planter!  We’ll then plant our seeds in our planter for you to take home and enjoy.  Registration is required. 

Join historical reenactor Larry Werline as General Ulysses S. Grant, as he discusses “current events,” including experiences in the past few months in the nation, including the end of the Civil War, Appomattox, and the Lincoln assassination.

Stop by Youth Services for a movie and popcorn. New movies every week! No registration necessary.

Bring your crochet project and work with others

Join us in discussing We All Live Here by Jojo Moyes. Books are available at the main circulation desk at the Crown Point Location.

Think you need a full kitchen and fancy ingredients to make good food? Think again. Visit the library and learn how to create actually tasty snacks and treats using super simple stuff you already know. We’re talking quick, creative, low-key genius food hacks you can remake anytime whether you&...read more

School age kids are invited to join us for an hour of yoga, stories, and mindfulness activities. This program runs in tandem with the Parent Book Club, sponsored by the Crown Point Rotary Club. Children who accompany parents to the book club can spend time in the yoga room during the book discussion...read more

Meeting Room 1 & 2Join us for the Parent Book Club at the Crown Point Library, sponsored by the Crown Point Rotary Club. We’ll discuss There’s No Such Things as Bad Weather by Linda Akeson McGurk.  This book explores the idea that constant outdoor play,in all types of weather, c...read more

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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

Children are invited to join us for a program full of stories and songs for the young explorer. Ages 2-5. Siblings welcome. No registration is required, but supplies may be limited. 

Stop by the Winfield Branch for a dinosaur themed sensory program. This program is designed for children ages 3-5. Siblings are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Registration required.

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

Ages 2-5Join us at the Lake County Fairgrounds in shelter 6 (across from the playground) to make crafts with things found in nature.  We’ll read a book and then collect all our materials to make our crafts.  Please dress to potentially get messy!  Registration is required.SUNNY ...read more

Hey Master Builders!  Join us from 4:30-5:30 for an evening of Lego 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! 

Children 2-6 and their family are invited to join our storytime librarians for storytime at Bulldog Park. Join us for stories, songs, and a take home craft! Select storytimes will host special community hero guests. Special guests will be announced the week before. 

Squishy, slimy, soft, smooth! Our sensory program is moving outdoors! Participants will meet on the green space (in front of the library). Allergens may be present in “taste-safe” activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. In case of inclement weather, the program will be move...read more

Bring your current project to work on with others!

This is the summer of the semiquincentennial! Add a patriotic flair to your home by joining us to make a garland of red, white and blue stars. Registration is required and will open on Monday, June 1.

Join us at the Winfield Branch to discover the simplicity and fun of Cantonese Mahjong. Cantonese Mahjong offers an alternative to the American version. Whether you are new to the game or looking to try a variation, stop by to play, connect, and enjoy the fun! This program is intended for adults.

Kids grades K-5 are invited to learn about backyard birds and how to bring them to your own yard. After the presentation, participants will take part in a “make your own” bird feed activity. Please be advised that bird feed may contain peanuts/ other tree nuts. Those with allergies may w...read more

It’s Summer! Time to get reading! Come decorate a tote bag to carry all the great books you will read this summer. For kids entering preschool- 5th grade. This program will take place in the downstairs meeting rooms. Registration Required.  

Enjoy books, songs, and rhymes at this special storytime at Randolph Street Park (11900 Randolph St, Winfield, IN 46307). Designed for pre-schoolers of all ages. Registration is suggested. Siblings are welcome!* In the case of inclement weather storytimes will be held at the Winfield Library.

Kick off your summer reading adventure by decorating your own tote bag to carry all the great books you’ll read this summer! This program is for children entering preschool through 5th grade. The same program will also be offered at the Crown Point location—choose the location that works...read more

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

Children will create colorful patterns using tie-dye. Participants must bring their own clean white shirt. Since it may be messy, we recommend that you wear old clothes. Registration is required.The program will take place outside in the green space in front of the library. Rain date for this progra...read more

Children in grades k-5, get ready for a ROAR-some adventure at the Winfield Branch! Inspired by the fun and clever How to Catch a Dinosaur, kids will put their creativity to the test as they design traps, complete dino-themed challenges, and see if they have what it takes to catch a dinosaur. Join u...read more

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

Join us for a tour of the Crown Point Historic Districts aboard Molly the Trolley. Please meet at the Crown Point Library about 10 minutes before your scheduled departure time so that we can get you checked in. The tours run 1 ½- 2 hours depending on traffic. The tour is intended for particip...read more

Lights, shadows… imagination! Bring the whole family to the library for a hands-on creative adventure. Together, you’ll build your very own shadow puppet theatre using provided materials like cardboard, simple instructions, and even some fun characters to get you started. Then it’...read more

Children in grades 3-5 are invited to the library to learn to knit! No previous experience is needed. Some yarn, needles, and looms will be provided, but it’s recommended to bring your own supplies if you want to take a project home and keep working on it. Size 8 needles that are straight, and...read more

Your planner doesn't have to be boring — bring it to life! Join us at the library for Planner Glow-Up, a creative workshop where teens can deck out their planners with stickers, washi tape, doodles, and more. Whether you're a bullet journal enthusiast or just want a more fun way to sta...read more

Grab your pajamas and get ready for a cozy, prehistoric afternoon of fun! Children in grades k-5 are invited to join us at the Winfield Branch for a Dino Sleepover where kids can come dressed in their comfiest PJs, enjoy dinosaur-themed short films, and relax with friends. It’s the perfect mix...read more

Bring your crochet project and work with others

Join us for a tour of the Crown Point Historic Districts aboard Molly the Trolley. Please meet at the Crown Point Library about 10 minutes before your scheduled departure time so that we can get you checked in. The tours run 1 ½- 2 hours depending on traffic. The tour is intended for particip...read more

Do you have what it takes to make the long and arduous journey West? Drop in between 11 and 3 pm to play a large scale version of the popular game and see if you make it to the end! Family members of all ages are welcome, but game play is most suitable for school age children and above. This program...read more

Grades 6-12Come join us at the library to create with clay!  We will have some example projects or you can create whatever you’d like.  No registration required.

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Calling all young chefs! Participants will create delicious summertime treats. Grades K-5. Registration is required. If you cannot attend a program you have registered for, please call (219) 663-0270 and dial 3 for the children's department to remove your name and allow someone else to take...read more

Join CoAction for an informative Scam and Fraud Prevention Workshop at the Crown Point Library. This free event is open to the community and designed to help you recognize, avoid, and report common scams. Hear from Amy K. Nowaczyk, Elder Law Attorney, and Aaron M. Urbaniak, Speci...read more

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, but supplies may be limited.

Do you want to look like a dinosaur? Come to the library and make your own dino gear to wear home! Kiddos will create fun, wearable dinosaur accessories — think spiky tails, dino crowns, and more — using simple craft supplies. No sewing or special skills needed, just creativity and a lov...read more

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.

Children 2-6 and their family are invited to join our storytime librarians for storytime at Bulldog Park. Join us for stories, songs, and a take home craft! Select storytimes will host special community hero guests. Special guests will be announced the week before. 

Bring your current project to work on with others!

Join us at the Winfield Branch to discover the simplicity and fun of Cantonese Mahjong. Cantonese Mahjong offers an alternative to the American version. Whether you are new to the game or looking to try a variation, stop by to play, connect, and enjoy the fun! This program is intended for adults.

Children grades K and up are invited to make a dinosaur work of art and then shrink it down to create keychains or jewelry charms. Young children must have an adult present. No registration.

Enjoy books, songs, rhymes and playtime designed with our littlest patrons in mind, age 24 months and younger. Siblings welcome. No Registration.

Enjoy books, songs, and rhymes at this special storytime at Randolph Street Park (11900 Randolph St, Winfield, IN 46307). Designed for pre-schoolers of all ages. Registration is suggested. Siblings are welcome!* In the case of inclement weather storytimes will be held at the Winfield Library.

Get ready to jump, climb, and balance your way to safety—the floor is lava! Kids in grades K-5 will take on exciting obstacle courses and challenges where the ground is off-limits. Use your creativity, teamwork, and quick thinking to make it across without falling in. It’s an action-pack...read more

Squishy, slimy, soft, smooth! Our sensory program is moving outdoors! Participants will meet on the green space (in front of the library). Allergens may be present in “taste-safe” activities. Children must be accompanied by an adult. In case of inclement weather, the program will be move...read more

Join us at Bulldog Park for a FREE family outdoor movie every month! No registration necessary.  Gates open at 7:00 pm and movie starts at 7:30.

School age children are invited to come listen to the story Sam and Dave Dig A Hole by Mac Barnett and then imagine what treasures they might find underground, exploring the medium of yarn art to bring those ideas to life. Registration is required.

Local yoga instructor Becca returns to the library with a twist on our usual program. She will be here to teach a beginner-friendly yoga class among the retired racing greyhounds from American Greyhound. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel, blanket, and 2 blocks (or even a folded towel!) if you have the...read more

Stop by Youth Services for a movie and popcorn. New movies every week! No registration necessary.

Bring your crochet project and work with others

Join us for a tour of the Crown Point Historic Districts aboard Molly the Trolley. Please meet at the Crown Point Library about 10 minutes before your scheduled departure time so that we can get you checked in. The tours run 1 ½- 2 hours depending on traffic. The tour is intended for particip...read more

Families are invited to beat the heat with a yummy treat! Join us in the downstairs meeting rooms for treats, games and more!

Looking to try something creative and a little different? Come visit the Winfield Branch Library for a unique art program where you will paint a beautiful landscape using air-dry clay on canvas board. Layer, sculpt, and paint your way to a textured masterpiece. You will bring hills, trees, and skies...read more

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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.  If you are more than 5 minutes late, you may lose your spot. Registration is required. If you cannot attend, please call and let us know so we can give the spot to ...read more

Put down the screens and pick up the fun! Kiddos in grades k-5 can come to the library and just play! Explore a variety of toys and games, including building blocks, games,and more. Whether your child loves constructing towering block creations, challenging a friend to a game, or discovering somethi...read more

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