Join us for a guided walk at Lemon Lake Park with the Lake County Parks and Rec! This program requires registration and is intended for adults. Each week will have a different theme. *Please note that we will meet AT Lemon Lake Park.Mondays in July at 9 a.m. Week 1- July 1: Woodland Creatu...read more

Bring your current project to work on while spending time with friends!

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 participants ages 16 and older.**Registration is required and opens June 3.**

Children grades K through 5 will learn how to make a paper sailboat and have the chance to test it out! Registration not required.

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.

Bring your current project and quilt with friends!

Do you have what it takes to be an Olympian? Are you an expert at tossing water balloons? Have you ever run in a 3-legged race? Participants will compete in a variety of outdoor games. Grades K-5. No registration required.

Gr. K-5Calling 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.

Want to try that new craft you just saw on Pinterest? Visit the Winfield Library on Tuesday nights. We will provide the tools and the space. Want to know the best part? Not only do you not have to clean up, but you get to sample the craft to see if it is something you want to pursue at home. Visit u...read more

Children 2-6 and their family are invited to join our storytime librarians for storytime at Bulldog Park. No registration. 

Join us to make new friends and to play Hand & Foot!

Bring your current project to work on while spending time with friends!

Join us as we travel to the beach to create decorative jars that can also be used as candle holders. Registration opens June 19.

Come splish, splash and play! There will be several water play stations set up on the green space outside the library. Bring a towel- you are sure to get wet! In the event of inclement weather, this program may be canceled.  No registration required. For kids of all ages and their families.&nbs...read more

Join us to make new friends and to play Bunco! New players are always welcome.

Game on! Players grades 4 through 12 are invited to join us to learn and practice their chess skills. Beginners welcome. Registration is required.

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. 

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.

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

Join us for a guided walk at Lemon Lake Park with the Lake County Parks and Rec! This program requires registration and is intended for adults. Each week will have a different theme. Please let the gatehouse know that you are there for a library program and parking will be waived!*Please note t...read more

Bring your current project to work on while spending time with friends!

Join us for a movie and popcorn! Please call the library for current movie selections.

Teens grade 6 through 12 will make candle holders decorated with pressed flowers or cut silhouettes of their choice. Registration required.

Bring your current project and quilt with friends!

Bring a book (or a few books) that you have enjoyed and share with others. Let’s all add to our To Be Read list! 

Does your child love to help in the kitchen? Young chefs will discover a world of delicious foods in this culinary program. Grades 1-5.Registration required.

Gr. 2-5Do 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.

Join us as we travel to the beach to create decorative jars that can also be used as candle holders. Registration opens June 19.

Children 2-6 and their family are invited to join our storytime librarians for storytime at Bulldog Park. No registration. 

The Winfield Branch needs your help! Families are invited to travel with us to the magical realm of Wonderland. In the company of the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat, embark on a journey filled with wonder and whimsy. Every twist and turn reveals a clue, and every riddle solved brings you closer to ...read more

Join us to make new friends and to play Hand & Foot!

The Winfield Branch needs your help! Families are invited to travel with us to the magical realm of Wonderland. In the company of the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat, embark on a journey filled with wonder and whimsy. Every twist and turn reveals a clue, and every riddle solved brings you closer to ...read more

Bring your current project to work on while spending time with friends!

The Winfield Branch needs your help! Families are invited to travel with us to the magical realm of Wonderland. In the company of the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat, embark on a journey filled with wonder and whimsy. Every twist and turn reveals a clue, and every riddle solved brings you closer to ...read more

The Winfield Branch needs your help! Families are invited to travel with us to the magical realm of Wonderland. In the company of the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat, embark on a journey filled with wonder and whimsy. Every twist and turn reveals a clue, and every riddle solved brings you closer to ...read more

The Winfield Branch needs your help! Families are invited to travel with us to the magical realm of Wonderland. In the company of the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat, embark on a journey filled with wonder and whimsy. Every twist and turn reveals a clue, and every riddle solved brings you closer to ...read more

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 participants ages 16 and older.**Registration is required and opens June 3.**

Grown-ups can caffeinate while the little ones play during Caregiver Cafe! Come in for a free cup of coffee as well as open play for little ones. This is a great way to meet other families with small children! No registration required. Designed for kids ages 3 and under, siblings are welcome. 

Join us downstairs in our meeting room for age appropriate crafts for your little ones while you chat with NorthShore staff. The topic is on picky eaters! We will talk about the most important nutrients your children need during their toddler and preschool years as well as easy and creative ways to ...read more

Enjoy books, songs, and rhymes at this special storytime held at Randolph Street Park (11900 Randolph St, Winfield, IN 46307). Siblings are welcome! No registration needed.

The Winfield Branch needs your help! Families are invited to travel with us to the magical realm of Wonderland. In the company of the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat, embark on a journey filled with wonder and whimsy. Every twist and turn reveals a clue, and every riddle solved brings you closer to ...read more

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

The Winfield Branch needs your help! Families are invited to travel with us to the magical realm of Wonderland. In the company of the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat, embark on a journey filled with wonder and whimsy. Every twist and turn reveals a clue, and every riddle solved brings you closer to ...read more

Join us to make new friends and to play mah jongg!

The Winfield Branch needs your help! Families are invited to travel with us to the magical realm of Wonderland. In the company of the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat, embark on a journey filled with wonder and whimsy. Every twist and turn reveals a clue, and every riddle solved brings you closer to ...read more

The Winfield Branch needs your help! Families are invited to travel with us to the magical realm of Wonderland. In the company of the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat, embark on a journey filled with wonder and whimsy. Every twist and turn reveals a clue, and every riddle solved brings you closer to ...read more

The Winfield Branch needs your help! Families are invited to travel with us to the magical realm of Wonderland. In the company of the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat, embark on a journey filled with wonder and whimsy. Every twist and turn reveals a clue, and every riddle solved brings you closer to ...read more

Bring your favorite book to share with others.

Children in grades K-6 are invited to come to the Winfield Branch to explore creative ways to reuse items that would have otherwise been thrown away or recycled. Join us as we save the environment and create a masterpiece! Registration required.

Miracle Berries are naturally occuring berries that trick your taste buds! Sour things like lemons become super sweet and even vinegar can taste like a delicious drink! The effects last from 15 minutes to 2 hours. Each participant will eat a Miracle Berry tablet and then try a variety of foods. ...read more

Game on! Players grades 4 through 12 are invited to join us to learn and practice their chess skills. Beginners welcome. Registration is required.

Join National Park Service Ranger Shane for a presentation on the Indiana Dunes National Park. Ranger Shane will take us on a virtual tour of the park and its ecosystems, as well as have interactive items to engage participants. This program is intended for adults.

Join the Crown Point Community Library and the Lake County Historical Society for an Adventure in History.  We will meet at the Library and then walk to The Museum at the Courthouse for a tour of the museum exhibits.  Also, learn about several places on The Square and the Grand Old Lady he...read more

Join us at The Winfield Branch Library on Saturday for our Summer Reading crafting series that uses different textures and fiber arts. This month you will have the opportunity to try crafting with glass. We will be making a simple stained glass suncatcher. The glass will be ready to assemble. We wil...read more

Babies 0-2 and their families are invited to a special summer storytime. No registration required.

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

Join us for a guided walk at Lemon Lake Park with the Lake County Parks and Rec! This program requires registration and is intended for adults. Each week will have a different theme. *Please note that we will meet AT Lemon Lake Park. Please let the gatehouse know that you are there for a l...read more

Bring your current project to work on while spending time with friends!

Babies and toddlers ages two and under are invited to go on a learning adventure! Sensory play, art, science and more will be explored during this hour-long program. No registration is required. 

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 participants ages 16 and older.**Registration is required and opens June 3.**

Monday, July 15 at 4:30 p.m.Grades 6-12Come join us as we cook and create food from a different country.  Registration is required. 

Bring your current project and quilt with friends!

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 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 outdoor games designed especially for preschoolers. If you love bubbles, sidewalk chalk, and water fun, this program is for you! We will meet in the green space in front of the library. Ages 5 and under, with a caregiver. No registration required.

Gr. K-5Join 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! 

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! 

Grade 6-12Bring your phone and/or your switch and we will set up ours. Let's play Mario Kart and Jackbox while snacking. 

Children 2-6 and their family are invited to join our storytime librarians for storytime at Bulldog Park. No registration. 

Join us to make new friends and to play Hand & Foot!

Students in grades 1-5 are invited to come to the Winfield Branch for a cooking class all about pizza!  Enjoy a demonstration, instruction, and a tasty treat. Registration required.

Bring your current project to work on while spending time with friends!

Join us for a foreign film from our Film Movement collection and popcorn!

Enjoy books, songs, and rhymes at this special storytime held at Randolph Street Park (11900 Randolph St, Winfield, IN 46307). Siblings are welcome! No registration needed.

Babies 0-2 and their families are invited to a special summer storytime. No registration required.

Join us to make new friends and to play mah jongg!

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

Come join us for a movie and snack in the game room. The group will vote on a movie and enjoy it while eating a snack. No registration. Grades 6-12. 

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

Embark on a prehistoric adventure this summer at the Crown Point Community Library! Children are invited from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. to travel back in time and come face-to-face with dinosaurs! Large models and skeletons will be on display. Touch and examine real fossils and cast replicas! Come explore ...read more

Game on! Players grades 4 through 12 are invited to join us to learn and practice their chess skills. Beginners welcome. Registration is required.

Children in grades k-5 are invited to 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. Registration encouraged but not required. 

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.

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

Join us for a guided walk at Lemon Lake Park with the Lake County Parks and Rec! This program requires registration and is intended for adults. Each week will have a different theme. *Please note that we will meet AT Lemon Lake Park. Please let the gatehouse know that you are there for a l...read more

Bring your current project to work on while spending time with friends!

Crown Point Library needs your help! Families are invited to travel with us to the magical realm of Wonderland. In the company of the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat, embark on a journey filled with wonder and whimsy. Every twist and turn reveals a clue, and every riddle solved brings you closer to ...read more

Crown Point Library needs your help! Families are invited to travel with us to the magical realm of Wonderland. In the company of the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat, embark on a journey filled with wonder and whimsy. Every twist and turn reveals a clue, and every riddle solved brings you closer to ...read more

Crown Point Library needs your help! Families are invited to travel with us to the magical realm of Wonderland. In the company of the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat, embark on a journey filled with wonder and whimsy. Every twist and turn reveals a clue, and every riddle solved brings you closer to ...read more

Crown Point Library needs your help! Families are invited to travel with us to the magical realm of Wonderland. In the company of the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat, embark on a journey filled with wonder and whimsy. Every twist and turn reveals a clue, and every riddle solved brings you closer to ...read more

Bring your current project and quilt with friends!

Crown Point Library needs your help! Families are invited to travel with us to the magical realm of Wonderland. In the company of the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat, embark on a journey filled with wonder and whimsy. Every twist and turn reveals a clue, and every riddle solved brings you closer to ...read more

Crown Point Library needs your help! Families are invited to travel with us to the magical realm of Wonderland. In the company of the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat, embark on a journey filled with wonder and whimsy. Every twist and turn reveals a clue, and every riddle solved brings you closer to ...read more

Crown Point Library needs your help! Families are invited to travel with us to the magical realm of Wonderland. In the company of the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat, embark on a journey filled with wonder and whimsy. Every twist and turn reveals a clue, and every riddle solved brings you closer to ...read more

Crown Point Library needs your help! Families are invited to travel with us to the magical realm of Wonderland. In the company of the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat, embark on a journey filled with wonder and whimsy. Every twist and turn reveals a clue, and every riddle solved brings you closer to ...read more

Crown Point Library needs your help! Families are invited to travel with us to the magical realm of Wonderland. In the company of the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat, embark on a journey filled with wonder and whimsy. Every twist and turn reveals a clue, and every riddle solved brings you closer to ...read more

Families are invited to join us at Stoney Run County Park to celebrate National Moth Week! Meet at Stoney Run County Park at 2 p.m. to learn about moths, make a craft, and paint the trees with special moth food. Come back to the park at 8:30 with your flashlight to see our moth friends enjoying the ...read more

Crown Point Library needs your help! Families are invited to travel with us to the magical realm of Wonderland. In the company of the Mad Hatter and the Cheshire Cat, embark on a journey filled with wonder and whimsy. Every twist and turn reveals a clue, and every riddle solved brings you closer to ...read more

Children grades K through 5 will learn how to make a solar oven and then make smores. Registration required.

Grade 6-12It’s pizza night! Visit the Winfield Branch where we will show you how to make the pizza from the crust up. Will you be brave and try our weird ingredients or do you like your own version more? Register to showoff your creation. 

Did you miss the Waffle It program at our Winfield location? Come for the reprise at the Crown Point location! Using the cookbook “Waffle It!” we will make several different sweet and savory waffles to sample. *Note* The June and July programs are the same!

Families are invited to join us at Stoney Run County Park to celebrate National Moth Week! Meet at Stoney Run County Park at 2 p.m. to learn about moths, make a craft, and paint the trees with special moth food. Come back to the park at 8:30 with your flashlight to see our moth friends enjoying the ...read more

Children 2-6 and their family are invited to join our storytime librarians for storytime at Bulldog Park. No registration. 

Join us to make new friends and to play Hand & Foot!

Bring your current project to work on while spending time with friends!

Join staff from Lake County Solid Waste Management to learn the basics of composting for your yard and garden. This program is intended for adults. Registration is required.

Thursday, July 24 at 3 p.m.Gr. 7-12Teens will work together to help discover a solution against climate change. They will have to decode cryptic clues to find the planet-saving solution before time runs out!

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 participants ages 16 and older.**Registration is required and opens June 3.**

Enjoy books, songs, and rhymes at this special storytime held at Randolph Street Park (11900 Randolph St, Winfield, IN 46307). Siblings are welcome! No registration needed.

Join us to make new friends and to play mah jongg!

Join us in the green space in front of the library for a special sensory play aimed for our youngest patrons (aged 2 and under). We will definitely get messy! Bring a towel and wear old clothes. In the event of inclement weather, we will move inside. No registration required, supplies may be limited...read more

Grades K-5Come and create your own scribbling robot!  Younger participants will need parental assistance.  Registration required, opens two weeks before the event.

Preschoolers are invited to bring their grownup to play, craft, and GLOW! Wear neon or white and you’ll shine bright! Registration required and opens two weeks before the event.

Game on! Players grades 4 through 12 are invited to join us to learn and practice their chess skills. Beginners welcome. Registration is required.

Students in grades K-5 are invited to say goodbye to summer reading with a party that glows in the dark! Wear neon or white and you’ll shine bright while enjoying crafts, games, and fun!  Registration required and opens two weeks before the event.

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

Join us for a guided walk at Lemon Lake Park with the Lake County Parks and Rec! This program requires registration and is intended for adults. Each week will have a different theme. *Please note that we will meet AT Lemon Lake Park. Please let the gatehouse know that you are there for a l...read more

Bring your current project to work on while spending time with friends!

To register, call Jeanette Pike at (219) 949-6307. The cost is $20 for AARP members or $25 for non-members and runs from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

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. 

Bring your current project and quilt with friends!

Grades 6-12 Join us while we relax and make bracelets.  We’ll supply the beads and supplies, while you can create whatever you want!  No registration required.

 This week our Summer Reading crafting texture is Raffia. It is a natural fiber made from the leaves of the palm tree. We will be making small baskets that you can use to cover Mason and other small jars. This program is intended for adults. 

Children 2-6 and their family are invited to join our storytime librarians for storytime at Bulldog Park. No registration. 

Join us to make new friends and to play Hand & Foot!

Helping your community is an adventure! Teens are invited to help at their library! We will have several projects to choose from such as cleaning, creating things for our community or helping us get ready for programs . Need hours for school or another organization? Bring your paperwork to earn one ...read more

Bring your current project to work on while spending time with friends!

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 participants ages 16 and older.**Registration is required and opens June 3.**