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.

Come learn about how America gained its Independence 250 years ago. 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: Magic Treehouse Research Guide: American Revolution by Mary Pope Osbourne and Natali...read more

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.

Think you know your environmental science facts? Educators will test your knowledge on sustainable practices and stats with some classic rounds of BINGO. Play for a chance to win some eco-minded prizes!  Registration is required

Start your celebration by visiting the library! Children in Grades K-5 will make some cool patriotic crafts. Registration is required.

Ages 5 and underGet your groove on at the library.  Stop by to wiggle your waggles away!  We’ll do some dances together as well as have plenty of time to free-style.  No registration required, but space may be limited.

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

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

Bring your crochet project and work with others

Kids of all ages and their families can meet on the green space in front of the library for some dino games fun! This program will move inside if there is inclement weather. No registration. 

Come learn to play this fun and unique game!

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

Gr. 6-12Come eat some awesome (and gross!) foods with us.  There will be three rounds:  Blindfold Challenge: You will try some different foods, while blindfolded, and have to guess what you’re eating. Chip Champion Challenge: You will taste 5 different chips and rate the best.  ...read more

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Join us on the green space (in front of the library) for summertime fun! A variety of games and activities will be available. Ages 3-5. Siblings are welcome. In case of inclement weather, the program will be moved inside. No registration is required. 

Ages 2-5Join us at Sauerman Woods to explore with water in nature!  Dress to get messy.  Registration is required. SUNNY SAPLINGS NOTICE: The program will be held outside unless there are severe thunderstorms, the wind chill is below 32, and/or the air quality index is rated as unheal...read more

Teens are invited to join us for a relaxed, interactive creative session filled with art, imagination, storytelling, and self-expression.  Explore guided creative activities like character design, visual storytelling, and collaborative projects in a supportive, judgment-free space. All activiti...read more

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.

Curious about Cricut machines but not sure where to start? Visit the Winfield Branch Library for a workshop designed for beginners and crafters alike! In this session, you’ll learn: the basic parts and functions of a Cricut machine, how to navigate and use Design Space, and how to create and c...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. 

Ages 2-5Join us at the library to make fantastic creations with Play-Doh and all of our Play-Doh supplies!  No registration required.  

Bring your current project to work on with others!

Join us to make a set of fruit inspired coasters for all of your summer beverages. Registration is required and will open on Monday, June 22.

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.

Do you enjoy working with clay? In this program, participants will create their own unique piece of pottery. 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 a...read more

Get ready to stomp, splash, and create at Messy Masterpieces! Children in grades K-5 will use “dinosaur feet” to paint wild, colorful art in this hands-on, dino-themed program. Dress for a mess and let your creativity roar! 

Get your hands a little dirty and your creativity flowing! Visit the Winfield Branch to design and craft your own 10-inch mosaic concrete stepping stone that is perfect for your summer garden. No experience necessary. Patrons can bring their own rocks or use the ones we provide. Registration is requ...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

The library has really gone to the dogs! Join us to make some crafts for yourself and toys for your dog or to donate! No registration, space and supplies may be limited. 

Ready to talk with your hands? In this ASL program, kids in grades K–5 will learn simple signs, play games, and discover a new way to communicate. It’s fun, engaging, and a great skill to learn! 

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

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 for a screening of the 1996 film Independence Day starring Will Smith and Bill Pullman.

Elementary school kids are invited to make a prehistoric creation using perler beads! Grades K-5. 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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Does your child love cars and trucks? Join us for a program full of stories, songs, and activities with a truck theme. Ages 2-5. No registration is required.

Come to the Winfield Branch Library to hear a dino story and get ready to make some Dino Eggs and Footprints!Registration required.Ages 3-5. 

Take your taste buds and your curiosity on a journey through time at this library program highlighting women’s lives across different eras of American history. Sample a variety of books, each representing a different time period, while enjoying light snacks and drinks thoughtfully paired to ma...read more

Topic to be determined. Registration is required. Phone: 219-980-6907 Online: go.iu.edu/3AVG (URL is case sensitive)

Get ready to unleash your inner paleontologist! In Build a Dinosaur, young creators in kindergarten through 5th grade will use all kinds of fun craft materials to design and build their very own dinosaur creations. Will you make a T-Rex? A long-necked Brachiosaurus? Something totally made up? There ...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 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.

Come bedazzle at the library! Bring a small item to bedazzle with glue and gems (phone charger, makeup mirror etc) or we will have a few items to choose from. Registration Required.  Grades 6-12 

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.

Kids of all ages and their families are invited to the library to see live reptiles and learn about these cool creatures that are descended from the dinosaurs! This program takes place downstairs in our meeting room. No Registration required.

Build, create, and roar into fun at our Dino LEGO program! Kids will use their imagination and LEGO bricks to design dinosaurs, habitats, and prehistoric adventures in this hands-on building challenge.

Calling all dinosaurs in grades K-5! Head to Randolph Street Park and take on our dino-themed obstacle course. From stomping like a T-Rex to sneaking like a raptor, kids will have a blast staying active and using their imagination.

Join us for a screening of the short film along with the filmmaker’s discussion.The film tells the story of Katharine Lee Bates who, in the late 1890s, wrote the poem that became the anthem "America the Beautiful."

Sponsored by: Indiana Humanities and the Indiana Authors AwardChildren of all ages and their families are invited to come hear children’s book author and illustrator Kenneth Kraegel talk about his work and creative writing. After the presentation children can make their own books and Mr. Kraeg...read more

Grades 6-12Prepare to get messy!  Join us on the library green outside to make a work of art by splattering paint all around!  No registration required, but supplies may be limited.

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

Bring your crochet project and work with others

The littlest dinosaur fans can come play, create and enjoy themed sensory activities designed with them in mind! No registration, some activities may be limited.

Join us for a dinosaur-themed family escape room! You and your group have been launched into the past, can you find your way through the Jurassic age and get back home? This program is geared towards groups of 2-4. Please state the number of people in your group when signing

Join us for a dinosaur-themed family escape room! You and your group have been launched into the past, can you find your way through the Jurassic age and get back home? This program is geared towards groups of 2-4. Please state the number of people in your group when signing

Join us for a dinosaur-themed family escape room! You and your group have been launched into the past, can you find your way through the Jurassic age and get back home? This program is geared towards groups of 2-4. Please state the number of people in your group when signing

Join us for a dinosaur-themed family escape room! You and your group have been launched into the past, can you find your way through the Jurassic age and get back home? This program is geared towards groups of 2-4. Please state the number of people in your group when signing

Join us for a dinosaur-themed family escape room! You and your group have been launched into the past, can you find your way through the Jurassic age and get back home? This program is geared towards groups of 2-4. Please state the number of people in your group when signing

Did you read something this summer that you loved and think others might like, too? Come tell us about it at the Bring Your Own Book Club! Registration is not required.

Join staff from the Lake County Solid Waste Management District as they teach you to create beautiful paper quilling projects from upcycled materials. This class is free and materials are provided, but registration is required and opens on Monday, July 6.

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Join us for a morning of painting fun! Children will choose from a variety of projects. We recommend that participants wear old clothes since painting can get messy. Ages 3-5. No registration is required, but supplies may be limited.

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 dinosaur-themed family escape room! You and your group have been launched into the past, can you find your way through the Jurassic age and get back home? This program is geared towards groups of 2-4. Please state the number of people in your group when signing

Join us for a dinosaur-themed family escape room! You and your group have been launched into the past, can you find your way through the Jurassic age and get back home? This program is geared towards groups of 2-4. Please state the number of people in your group when signing

Join us for a dinosaur-themed family escape room! You and your group have been launched into the past, can you find your way through the Jurassic age and get back home? This program is geared towards groups of 2-4. Please state the number of people in your group when signing

Join us for a dinosaur-themed family escape room! You and your group have been launched into the past, can you find your way through the Jurassic age and get back home? This program is geared towards groups of 2-4. Please state the number of people in your group when signing

Join us for a dinosaur-themed family escape room! You and your group have been launched into the past, can you find your way through the Jurassic age and get back home? This program is geared towards groups of 2-4. Please state the number of people in your group when signing

Join us for a dinosaur-themed family escape room! You and your group have been launched into the past, can you find your way through the Jurassic age and get back home? This program is geared towards groups of 2-4. Please state the number of people in your group when signing

Join us for a dinosaur-themed family escape room! You and your group have been launched into the past, can you find your way through the Jurassic age and get back home? This program is geared towards groups of 2-4. Please state the number of people in your group when signing

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

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. 

Join us for a dinosaur-themed family escape room! You and your group have been launched into the past, can you find your way through the Jurassic age and get back home? This program is geared towards groups of 2-4. Please state the number of people in your group when signing

Join us for a dinosaur-themed family escape room! You and your group have been launched into the past, can you find your way through the Jurassic age and get back home? This program is geared towards groups of 2-4. Please state the number of people in your group when signing

Join us for a dinosaur-themed family escape room! You and your group have been launched into the past, can you find your way through the Jurassic age and get back home? This program is geared towards groups of 2-4. Please state the number of people in your group when signing

Join us for a dinosaur-themed family escape room! You and your group have been launched into the past, can you find your way through the Jurassic age and get back home? This program is geared towards groups of 2-4. Please state the number of people in your group when signing

Join us for a dinosaur-themed family escape room! You and your group have been launched into the past, can you find your way through the Jurassic age and get back home? This program is geared towards groups of 2-4. Please state the number of people in your group when signing

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!

Nothing brings people together and creates memories quite like sharing food. Together we will create a collection of recipes from the community. Bring a recipe that is a part of your history or a family favorite and be ready to share with the group what makes it special to you. Copies of all provide...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.

Life…uh….finds a way. In this case, the “way” is through finding dinosaur DNA in a mosquito caught in amber! Make amber colored slime and encase a fake bug inside to celebrate a favorite “Jurassic” movie! Registration Required. Grades 3 and up. 

Whether you are a seasoned bird enthusiast or new to bird watching, join us for a presentation from Carol Harsh- owner of Wild Birds Unlimited on Main St. in Crown Point. Registration is appreciated but not required.

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.

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

Dig into the past with our fossil-making program! Kids in grades K-5 are invited to discover how fossils are formed and make their own to keep. A fun, hands-on science adventure for young explorers.

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

Join us for a dinosaur themed family escape room! You and your group have been launched into the past, can you find your way through the Jurassic age and get back home? This program is geared towards groups of 2-4. Please state the number of people in your group when signing up, and only sign up onc...read more

Join us for a dinosaur themed family escape room! You and your group have been launched into the past, can you find your way through the Jurassic age and get back home? This program is geared towards groups of 2-4. Please state the number of people in your group when signing up, and only sign up onc...read more

Join us for a dinosaur themed family escape room! You and your group have been launched into the past, can you find your way through the Jurassic age and get back home? This program is geared towards groups of 2-4. Please state the number of people in your group when signing up, and only sign up onc...read more

Join us for a dinosaur themed family escape room! You and your group have been launched into the past, can you find your way through the Jurassic age and get back home? This program is geared towards groups of 2-4. Please state the number of people in your group when signing up, and only sign up onc...read more

Join us for a dinosaur themed family escape room! You and your group have been launched into the past, can you find your way through the Jurassic age and get back home? This program is geared towards groups of 2-4. Please state the number of people in your group when signing up, and only sign up onc...read more

Join us for a dinosaur themed family escape room! You and your group have been launched into the past, can you find your way through the Jurassic age and get back home? This program is geared towards groups of 2-4. Please state the number of people in your group when signing up, and only sign up onc...read more

Join us for a dinosaur themed family escape room! You and your group have been launched into the past, can you find your way through the Jurassic age and get back home? This program is geared towards groups of 2-4. Please state the number of people in your group when signing up, and only sign up onc...read more

Join us for a dinosaur themed family escape room! You and your group have been launched into the past, can you find your way through the Jurassic age and get back home? This program is geared towards groups of 2-4. Please state the number of people in your group when signing up, and only sign up onc...read more

Join us for a dinosaur themed family escape room! You and your group have been launched into the past, can you find your way through the Jurassic age and get back home? This program is geared towards groups of 2-4. Please state the number of people in your group when signing up, and only sign up onc...read more

Join us for a dinosaur themed family escape room! You and your group have been launched into the past, can you find your way through the Jurassic age and get back home? This program is geared towards groups of 2-4. Please state the number of people in your group when signing up, and only sign up onc...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 dinosaur themed family escape room! You and your group have been launched into the past, can you find your way through the Jurassic age and get back home? This program is geared towards groups of 2-4. Please state the number of people in your group when signing up, and only sign up onc...read more

Join us for a dinosaur themed family escape room! You and your group have been launched into the past, can you find your way through the Jurassic age and get back home? This program is geared towards groups of 2-4. Please state the number of people in your group when signing up, and only sign up onc...read more

Join us for a dinosaur themed family escape room! You and your group have been launched into the past, can you find your way through the Jurassic age and get back home? This program is geared towards groups of 2-4. Please state the number of people in your group when signing up, and only sign up onc...read more

Ages 5 and underLet’s get moving!  We’ll meet at the park at Sauerman Woods.  From there we’ll walk, roll, or scoot around the trail, stopping to read, explore, and sing along the way!  No registration required.  If it is storming, the program will be cancelled....read more

The appointed Board of Library Trustees meets monthly, at 5 p.m. on the fourth Monday at the Main Library, unless otherwise noted on the Library calendar.https://crownpointlibrary.org/about/library-board/

Using specially designed stencils, patrons will add eye-catching patterns and designs directly onto the page edges creating a hidden masterpiece that reveals itself when the book is closed. The supplies and books will be provided. Registration required. This program is intended for adults.

It’s that time of year when we add to our True Crime TBR list! What have you read lately that you think we should know about? Bring your favorite true crime book (podcasts are also allowed!), and hear what others have loved, too. We will also select books for upcoming meetings.

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Get ready for a culinary adventure! Children will explore delicious recipes in this fun program. This program is for children in 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 depart...read more

Who says camping is just for the outdoors? Reading Campout is bringing all the cozy magic of a campout right here to the library! Kiddoss will build a reading tent, grab a great book, and settle in for some serious summer reading fun. Don't forget your flashlight — every good campout story...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. 

Ages 3 and upJoin us to build!  We’ll have Legos, marble runs, tanograms, and other fun activities focusing on building.  So come on out and build something wonderful! Please be aware that there will be small pieces that can be choking hazards, so this program is not suitable fo...read more

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.

Teens are invited to explore tissue paper transfer art and make their own colorful projects using stencils and crayon resist.

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.

Join us for a tea party of epic proportions! Stop by for a story, some tea, and a craft as well as a photo op with a dinosaur guest! Registration required. Small children must be accompanied by an adult.

Build a world fit for a dinosaur! In this creative program, kids in grades K-5 will design and make their own terrariums inspired by prehistoric landscapes to take home and enjoy.

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 short film along with the filmmaker’s discussion.The film tells the story of Katharine Lee Bates who, in the late 1890s, wrote the poem that became the anthem "America the Beautiful."

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.