Lake Station-New Chicago Branch Library
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Monday June 2 3:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Summer Reading Kick Off Carnival!
Happy Summer Reading! Kick off the start of our Summer Reading Program with a carnival! There will be large games, a tie dye event (while supplies last), and cotton candy!
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Monday June 2 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Teen Anime Club
Are you a fan of anime or manga? If so, come to our monthly Teen Anime Club to find new anime to watch. We watch 3-4 episodes of your choosing each month. Ages 12-18.
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Tuesday June 3 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Nutrition Education Program - Provided by Purdue Extension
Lessons will include making healthy food choices, the importance of physical activity, food safety training and recipe exchanges. Lessons provided by the Purdue Extension. Ages 18 and up.
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Wednesday June 4 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Teen Craft: Sunset Painting
Join us at the library to make a sunset painting using acrylic paints. You can create your own design or an example will be provided. Supplies are limited. Registration is required. Ages 12-18.
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Wednesday June 4 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
LEGO® Night for Grown Ups
Come to the library to use our LEGO® blocks to build what you want.
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Thursday June 5 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
For this storytime babies and toddlers will participate in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music activities designed to enhance important pre-literacy skills.
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Friday June 6 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Encanto
Children of all ages and their families are invited to the library every Friday this summer for a family movie, popcorn and drinks. This week we will be watching Encanto. 99 minutes. Rated PG.
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Saturday June 7 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Musical Performance by Joe Rauen
Join us in welcoming back Joe Rauen at the library! Joe will talk about the instruments he makes and then offer a unique musical performance. All ages are welcome! Check out his website: joerauen.com
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Monday June 9 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
60 Second Challenge
How fast are you? Test your skill by seeing if you can beat our challenges in less than 60 seconds. First through third place will go on our leader board. Compete all summer for a grand prize.
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Tuesday June 10 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Toddlers and their caregivers are invited to a storytime featuring age appropriate stories, fingerplays, and songs that teach early literacy skills.
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Tuesday June 10 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Nutrition Education Program - Provided by Purdue Extension
Lessons will include making healthy food choices, the importance of physical activity, food safety training and recipe exchanges. Lessons provided by the Purdue Extension. Ages 18 and up.
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Tuesday June 10 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Tuesday Time Out
Take a time out for some calming music, word puzzles, coloring sheets, & other relaxing activities.
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Wednesday June 11 3:00pm - 4:30pm CDT
Teen Gaming
Come hang out at the library and play the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii and board games! Games and snacks provided. Ages 12-18.
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Wednesday June 11 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Arts & Crafts for Adults: Color Our Canvas Bag
Color your world and your bag. A canvas tote bag will be provided, along with a variety of decorations including markers, paint, ribbon, and felt.
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Wednesday June 11 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Family Storytime: Pajama Party
Come party in your PJs at the library. We will be reading bedtime stories and dancing in our pajamas so you can get all the wiggles out before bed.
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Thursday June 12 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Science Heroes: Adventure of the Missing Color (Grades K-6)
Join Science Heroes on our mission to turn science into an adventure!
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Thursday June 12 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Hobby Hour
Don't have the space at home for your hobby? Bring it to our children's meeting room while the children's event happens in the large meeting room. This will be every 2nd Thursday for 2 hours.
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Friday June 13 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Lilo and Stitch
Children and their families are invited to the library every Friday this summer for a family movie, popcorn and drinks. This week we will be watching Lilo and Stitch. Runtime of 85 minutes; rated PG.
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Monday June 16 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
The Enviromobile Presents: Upcycled Games!
Children will learn how to use and re-use items to make fun games!
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Tuesday June 17 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Storytime: Ages 4-5
Children ages 4 & 5 years old, and their caregivers, are invited to an early literacy storytime featuring books, fingerplays, and songs that teach pre-reading skills and prepare children for school.
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Tuesday June 17 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
Nutrition Education Program - Provided by Purdue Extension
Lessons will include making healthy food choices, the importance of physical activity, food safety training and recipe exchanges. Lessons provided by the Purdue Extension. Ages 18 and up.
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Wednesday June 18 1:00pm - 2:00pm CDT
LEGO® Club (Grades K-5)
Children (completed grades K-5) may free build with the library's LEGO® blocks or build a 'challenge' project. Constructions will be displayed in the library until the next LEGO® Club meeting.
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Wednesday June 18 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Teen Craft: Diamond Art Bookmark
Join us at the library to make a diamond art bookmark. You can choose between 10 different designs. All supplies will be provided. Supplies are limited. Registration is required. Ages 12-18.