Fairgrounds Shelter 6Ages 3-5 Join us for a nature-themed storytime at Shelter 6 (near the playground) at the Fairgrounds.  We will read books, sing songs, and create art inspired by the outdoors. Registration is required. 

Bring timeless architecture to your window with a handmade Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired sun catcher! Each piece will capture the elegance of his iconic geometric designs using poured resin and recycled color glass. Registration is required and opens June 16. 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 and knit with friends.

Join us as we discuss the importance of eating a variety of colors of produce and the health benefits of each color, and work together to create a bright, delicious, recipes to sample together. Materials are provided. Registration is required and opens June 16. This program is intended for adults.

Join us as we discuss the importance of eating a variety of colors of produce and the health benefits of each color, and work together to create a bright, delicious, recipes to sample together. Materials are provided. Registration is required and opens June 16. This program is intended for adults.

Ages 5 and underJoin us for some muddy messes!  We will meet on the green space in front of the library to celebrate (belatedly) International Mud Day! Kids will be able to make mud pies, clean muddy cars, and just generally enjoy the mud. Make sure to dress to get messy!  No registration ...read more

Enjoy books, songs, and rhymes at this special storytime designed for ages 0-5. Registration is not required. Siblings are welcome!Storytimes will be held at 11900 Randolph Street, Winfield, IN 46307 every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. throughout June and July. Weather permiting. 

Children grades K-5 are invited to learn the science behind this cool summer treat and make their own ice cream in a bag. Registration required

Join the group to play this fun game!

The Friends of the Library host a Half-Price Book Sale on the first Saturday of every month at the Crown Point Library. Stop by the Friends Ongoing Book Sale in the Internet Café, where all items are available at half price!

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

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. Age 5 and under. No registration required.

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

Bring your current crochet project to work on while visiting with friends.

Children grades K-3 are invited to this interactive program that blends literacy, movement, and creativity to bring the “color your world” summer reading theme to life. This class features a story, yoga-based movement, and a hands on craft. Come practice mindfulness and reading fun with ...read more

Come learn how to play this unique game!

Don’t have a green thumb? No problem! Make your own crepe paper flowers with us. Registration is required and opens June 23.

Kids grade K-5 are invited to learn about the life and works of famous artists and then make masterpieces of their own. This class will focus on Jackson Pollock.

Get ready to get messy with some fun “imperfect art”.  We will creating marker spinners, painting with rubber bands, strings, cotton balls, and marbles!  Wear something that you can get paint on, and don’t forget to **register for this one!  Grades k-5.

Are you the kid who made the lopsided sculpture? Do your stick people drawings leave much to be desired? Do you wish you were an artist, but life didn’t work out that way? Join us for this no-pressure, lots-of-fun program. Teen participants will strive to create something so ugly, it’s w...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

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. 

Students in grades 2-5 are invited to join us at the Winfield Branch for a special Shark Week event where kids will create their own ocean-themed snack board inspired by the deep blue sea. Come hungry for snacks and shark facts! Registration required and opens 2 weeks prior to the event.

Bring your current project and knit with friends.

Join us at the Winfield Branch for a special Shark Week event where teens will create their own jawsome edible snack board inspired by the deep blue sea. Come hungry for snacks and shark facts! Registration required and opens 2 weeks prior to the event.

Enjoy books, songs, and rhymes at this special storytime designed for ages 0-5. Registration is not required. Siblings are welcome!Storytimes will be held at 11900 Randolph Street, Winfield, IN 46307 every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. throughout June and July. Weather permiting. 

Join us for a special storytime and activity designed with our youngest patrons in mind!  No registration.

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

Join the group to play this fun game!

Come learn about history through the lens of the American Girl line of dolls. Each month we will learn about the history of America by learning about a different historical character. In July we will learn about Claudie and her life during the Harlem Renaissance. We will have crafts, games, snacks a...read more

Pack a blanket, bring your favorite teddy bear (or any beloved stuffed friend), and join us for a cozy outdoor storytime and play session in the park! We'll enjoy bear-themed books,  and rhymes under the trees, followed by fun activities like a stuffy parade, simple crafts, and picnic-style...read more

This program is perfect for curious minds and creative spirits of all skill levels. Discover the joy of detailed craftsmanship at our Artful Details program, where adults can unwind with projects like diamond painting, painting by numbers, string art, and mosaics. Each session offers a relaxing and ...read more

Children elementary through high school are invited to chess club where they can learn and practice their chess skills. Beginners welcome. No registration required. Supplies may be limited.

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

Join local Yoga instructor Becca for Summer Stretch, a beginner-friendly yoga class for adults to relax, stretch, and build strength. Bring a yoga mat or beach towel, blanket, and 2 blocks (or even a folded towel!) if you have them. Come find peace and mindfulness through gentle movement this summer...read more

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

Bring your current crochet project to work on while visiting with friends.

Children grades K-5 are invited to explore creative ways to reuse items that would have otherwise been thrown away or recycled. Participants will play a variety of carnival games created using repurposed materials.

Preschoolers are invited to join us at the Winfield Branch to enjoy a colorful sensory experience. Using elements of STEAM, young children will have the opportunity to make color and science come alive. A playful way to explore the world of STEAM. Registration required and opens 2 weeks before the e...read more

Join us for an afternoon movie. Movie titles can be found in the monthly newsletters. Monday Matinees are intended for adults, and registration is not required. Popcorn will be served.

Monday, July 14 at 4:30 p.m.Grades 6-12Join us as we create colorful treats in the kitchen.  Registration is required and will close on Satuday, July 12.

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 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

Do you love to draw or paint? Does music make you feel happy, sad, excited, or peaceful? In this program, we will explore a variety of musical styles while creating works of art. Grades K-5. 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

Families are invited to join us at Stoney Run County Park to create a one-of-a-kind garden decoration using recycled materials and natural items found in the park. Add color to your outdoor space creating something unique and earth-friendly.  Registration required and opens 2 weeks before the e...read more

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! 

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. 

Let’s color our world with chalk! Meet in front of the library, grab some chalk and decorate our sidewalk. Children must be accompanied by an adult. No registration required. 

Bring your current project and knit with friends.

Why stick to a paintbrush when making your masterpiece? Try out different, unusual items to paint with and see what you can come up with! All materials are provided. This program is intended for adults. Registration is required and opens Monday, June 30.

Join us for a movie from our Film Movement collection. Movies are in various languages with English subtitles.

Enjoy books, songs, and rhymes at this special storytime designed for ages 0-5. Registration is not required. Siblings are welcome!Storytimes will be held at 11900 Randolph Street, Winfield, IN 46307 every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. throughout June and July. Weather permiting. 

Join the group to play this fun game!

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

All Elementary aged children come join us for a worldly colorful adventure! Kids will explore different cultures and countries through crafts, coloring and fun facts from around the globe. Let’s celebrate the beauty and diversity of our world—one color at a time!

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

Artist Jennifer Weinert is returning to the Crown Point Library for a 2 hour workshop on assemblage and collage techniques! Make an intentional escape from the day into creative space. Older adults are invited to create and learn how to assemble a paper landscape with collage, assemblage, and story ...read more

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

Join us for a special showing of the 1939 Technicolor classic, The Wizard of Oz. Popcorn will be served. This program is intended for adults.

Kids grade K-5 are invited to learn about the life and works of famous artists and then make masterpieces of their own. This class will focus on Jean-Michel Basquiat. 

Join us at the library for a fiber arts program where you’ll learn the art of wet felting and craft a beautiful wool bag from start to finish. Using warm water, soap, and your hands, you’ll transform soft wool fibers into a sturdy, stylish accessory. No prior experience is needed. All ma...read more

Would you like to learn how to bring more song birds to your yard? Join Wild Birds Unlimited as they share with us how to provide all the essential elements the birds need to successfully live in your yard. Registration is appreciated but not required.

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

Bring your current crochet project to work on while visiting with friends.

This class runs from 10 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. To register, call Jeanette Pike at (219) 949-6307. The cost is $20 for AARP members or $25 for non-members.

Unleash your baby's inner artist! Dress to get messy to make a few baby friendly (with a caregiver) art projects. Ages 3 and under. No registration. 

Help! A famous artwork has vanished and we need your help to solve the mystery. Work together to search for clues, crack codes, and uncover secrets in this art-themed escape room. Can your team solve the case and recover the missing masterpiece before time runs out?  Geared for groups of 2-4.&n...read more

Help! A famous artwork has vanished and we need your help to solve the mystery. Work together to search for clues, crack codes, and uncover secrets in this art-themed escape room. Can your team solve the case and recover the missing masterpiece before time runs out?  Geared for groups of 2-4.&n...read more

Help! A famous artwork has vanished and we need your help to solve the mystery. Work together to search for clues, crack codes, and uncover secrets in this art-themed escape room. Can your team solve the case and recover the missing masterpiece before time runs out?  Geared for groups of 2-4.&n...read more

Kids grade K-5 are invited to learn about the life and works of famous artists and then make masterpieces of their own. This class will focus on Hilma af Klint

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

Sing a song! Dance around! Preschoolers will sing and play instruments in this music-filled storytime. Ages 2-5. Siblings are welcome. No registration is required. 

Help! A famous artwork has vanished and we need your help to solve the mystery. Work together to search for clues, crack codes, and uncover secrets in this art-themed escape room. Can your team solve the case and recover the missing masterpiece before time runs out?  Geared for groups of 2-4.&n...read more

Help! A famous artwork has vanished and we need your help to solve the mystery. Work together to search for clues, crack codes, and uncover secrets in this art-themed escape room. Can your team solve the case and recover the missing masterpiece before time runs out?  Geared for groups of 2-4.&n...read more

Help! A famous artwork has vanished and we need your help to solve the mystery. Work together to search for clues, crack codes, and uncover secrets in this art-themed escape room. Can your team solve the case and recover the missing masterpiece before time runs out?  Geared for groups of 2-4.&n...read more

Help! A famous artwork has vanished and we need your help to solve the mystery. Work together to search for clues, crack codes, and uncover secrets in this art-themed escape room. Can your team solve the case and recover the missing masterpiece before time runs out?  Geared for groups of 2-4.&n...read more

Grades 6-12Come on out for a day 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. 

Children grades 2-5 and their caregiver are invited to a special collaborative art experience where participants will paint a canvas painting together. This program works best with one caregiver and one child. Registration is required. Please register both the child and adult attending.

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 the whole family to the Crown Point Community Library for Smarty Pants’ Big Balloon Show. Children and their families will enjoy a performance that highlights the magic of reading - and of course balloons! This program will take place in the meeting rooms on the first floor. Attendance i...read more

Help! A famous artwork has vanished and we need your help to solve the mystery. Work together to search for clues, crack codes, and uncover secrets in this art-themed escape room. Can your team solve the case and recover the missing masterpiece before time runs out?  Geared for groups of 2-4.&n...read more

Help! A famous artwork has vanished and we need your help to solve the mystery. Work together to search for clues, crack codes, and uncover secrets in this art-themed escape room. Can your team solve the case and recover the missing masterpiece before time runs out?  Geared for groups of 2-4.&n...read more

Bring your current project and knit with friends.

Join us for a special storytime and activity designed with our youngest patrons in mind!  Ages 24 months and younger.No registration.

Enjoy books, songs, and rhymes at this special storytime designed for ages 0-5. Registration is not required. Siblings are welcome!Storytimes will be held at 11900 Randolph Street, Winfield, IN 46307 every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. throughout June and July. Weather permiting. 

Join the group to play this fun game!

Did you know hummingbirds can flap their wings over 50 times a second? All elementary aged kids come join us for a special presentation all about these tiny flying wonders! Learn fascinating facts, see photos, and discover how to attract hummingbirds to your yard. Great for curious kids, & natur...read more

Grades 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. Gro...read more

Are you ready for some creative challenges?  Do you love playing with playdough?  This program is for you!  We will be using playdough to complete some fun and interesting STEM challenges!  This program is for kiddos in grades 1-5.  **Registration required.

Help! A famous artwork has vanished and we need your help to solve the mystery. Work together to search for clues, crack codes, and uncover secrets in this art-themed escape room. Can your team solve the case and recover the missing masterpiece before time runs out?  Geared for groups of 2-4. T...read more

Help! A famous artwork has vanished and we need your help to solve the mystery. Work together to search for clues, crack codes, and uncover secrets in this art-themed escape room. Can your team solve the case and recover the missing masterpiece before time runs out?  Geared for groups of 2-4. T...read more

Help! A famous artwork has vanished and we need your help to solve the mystery. Work together to search for clues, crack codes, and uncover secrets in this art-themed escape room. Can your team solve the case and recover the missing masterpiece before time runs out?  Geared for groups of 2-4. T...read more

Help! A famous artwork has vanished and we need your help to solve the mystery. Work together to search for clues, crack codes, and uncover secrets in this art-themed escape room. Can your team solve the case and recover the missing masterpiece before time runs out?  Geared for groups of 2-4. T...read more

Help! A famous artwork has vanished and we need your help to solve the mystery. Work together to search for clues, crack codes, and uncover secrets in this art-themed escape room. Can your team solve the case and recover the missing masterpiece before time runs out?  Geared for groups of 2-4. T...read more

Join us for some fun playing bingo and win a book!This program is for adults. Registration is required and will open July 14.

Children elementary through high school are invited to chess club where they can learn and practice their chess skills. Beginners welcome. No registration required. Supplies may be limited.

Help! A famous artwork has vanished and we need your help to solve the mystery. Work together to search for clues, crack codes, and uncover secrets in this art-themed escape room. Can your team solve the case and recover the missing masterpiece before time runs out?  Geared for groups of 2-4. T...read more

Help! A famous artwork has vanished and we need your help to solve the mystery. Work together to search for clues, crack codes, and uncover secrets in this art-themed escape room. Can your team solve the case and recover the missing masterpiece before time runs out?  Geared for groups of 2-4. T...read more

Help! A famous artwork has vanished and we need your help to solve the mystery. Work together to search for clues, crack codes, and uncover secrets in this art-themed escape room. Can your team solve the case and recover the missing masterpiece before time runs out?  Geared for groups of 2-4. T...read more

Help! A famous artwork has vanished and we need your help to solve the mystery. Work together to search for clues, crack codes, and uncover secrets in this art-themed escape room. Can your team solve the case and recover the missing masterpiece before time runs out?  Geared for groups of 2-4. T...read more

Help! A famous artwork has vanished and we need your help to solve the mystery. Work together to search for clues, crack codes, and uncover secrets in this art-themed escape room. Can your team solve the case and recover the missing masterpiece before time runs out?  Geared for groups of 2-4. T...read more

Step right up for a fun-filled day at our Colorful Carnival! Enjoy games, crafts, and activities bursting with color and excitement. Perfect for kids who love to play, create, and celebrate!

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

Bring your current crochet project to work on while visiting with friends.

Help! A famous artwork has vanished and we need your help to solve the mystery. Work together to search for clues, crack codes, and uncover secrets in this art-themed escape room. Can your team solve the case and recover the missing masterpiece before time runs out?  Geared for groups of 2-4. T...read more

Help! A famous artwork has vanished and we need your help to solve the mystery. Work together to search for clues, crack codes, and uncover secrets in this art-themed escape room. Can your team solve the case and recover the missing masterpiece before time runs out?  Geared for groups of 2-4. T...read more

Help! A famous artwork has vanished and we need your help to solve the mystery. Work together to search for clues, crack codes, and uncover secrets in this art-themed escape room. Can your team solve the case and recover the missing masterpiece before time runs out?  Geared for groups of 2-4. T...read more

Kids grade K-5 are invited to learn about the life and works of famous artists and then make masterpieces of their own. This class will focus on Vincent VanGogh. 

Monday, July 28 at 4:30 p.m.Grades 6-12Join us as we create colorful treats in the kitchen.  Registration is required and will close on Friday, July 25.

Join us for a discussion on Hope: A Memoir of Survival in Cleveland by Amanda Berry and Gina DeJesus. Books will be available approximately one month before the discussion, and the title is also available in e-book and audiobook format on Libby.

This program is perfect for curious minds and creative spirits of all skill levels. Discover the joy of detailed craftsmanship at our diamond art program, where adults can unwind and socialize. Join us at the Crown Point Library for a relaxing and rewarding experience as you create a fun piece to ta...read more

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.If you canno...read more

Join us as we create eye popping pastel and origami art.  Registration is required.

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 and opens July 14. This program is intended for adults.

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

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 at the Winfield Branch to explore the extremely cool science of temperature and energy. We will learn how solids, liquids and gasses change when placed in extreme temperatures, and discover what happens when balloons, bananas, and other objects interact with our “mystery substance.&rdq...read more

Bring your current project and knit with friends.

Join us downstairs in our meeting rooms for a hair raising good time! Kids will learn how electricity is generated and how it impacts our lives, as well as see electrifying experiments. Come spark your interest in science with us! This program is geared towards children K-5. **Registration is requir...read more

Enjoy books, songs, and rhymes at this special storytime designed for ages 0-5. Registration is not required. Siblings are welcome!Storytimes will be held at 11900 Randolph Street, Winfield, IN 46307 every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. throughout June and July. Weather permiting. 

Summer Reading is almost over, but we couldn’t let the end pass without one last arty party! Drop in between 11 and 12  to make a few art projects. No registration required, but supplies may be limited. 

Join the group to play this fun game!

Discover the joys of second-season gardening at our upcoming library program for adults! Veronica Williams from the Lake County Master Gardeners will guide you through container planting techniques, including what to grow for a late fall harvest and how to shield your plants from frost and animals. ...read more