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Thursday October 30 10:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Thursday Threaders
Like to cross-stitch, knit, crochet, or do any other craft? Every Thursday, bring and work on your own project while enjoying the company of others.
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Thursday October 30 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
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Thursday October 30 11:15am - 12:30pm CDT
All The Dangerous Things by Stacy Willingham
The Between the Lines book discussion group will read "All the Dangerous Things" by Stacy Willingham. Books for this discussion can be picked up at the Dyer-Schererville branch.
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Thursday October 30 1:30pm - 2:30pm CDT
Genealogy Class: All Free for the Finding
This presentation is a sampling of the best, free websites for genealogy. Website subjects include general genealogy, Indiana, immigration, British and newspapers.
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Thursday October 30 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Beginning Crochet
Learn the basics of crochet to get you started on a new project.
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Thursday October 30 4:00pm - 4:45pm CDT
Silly Spooky Storytime: Ages 2-6
Children and their caregivers are invited to join us for Halloween fun with books, songs, rhymes, and a craft! Costumes are encouraged.
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Thursday October 30 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
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Thursday October 30 4:30pm - 5:30pm CDT
Halloween Ball: Ages 4 - 12
Join us for a Halloween Ball. Wear your costume, have fun playing some games, and create a fun craft. At the end, we will have a parade to show off our costumes.
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Thursday October 30 6:00pm - 8:00pm CDT
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Free English Classes for participants who are learning English as a second language. Different levels are available. Call 219-769-3541 ext. 337 for more information.
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Friday October 31 11:00am - 12:15pm CDT
Senior Planet: Online Tools for Contacting Your Lawmaker
In this lecture, we will review several non-partisan websites that can help you identify your elected officials, understand how they vote on bills, and contact them about important issues.
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Saturday November 1 9:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Stitch'n Time
Adults and teens, please join us with your projects (knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, embroidery, etc.) to chat and stitch! Bring your supplies, and other attendees can instruct on crochet as needed.
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Saturday November 1 10:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Keep Me In Stitches
Interested in any of the needle arts including knit, crochet, cross-stitch, and more? Join us for an opportunity to chat and create. Please bring your own projects.
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Saturday November 1 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Newsies! - Movie + Craft (Ages 16 & Over)
We will design/decorate canvas totes as we watch Newsies! Runtime: 2hrs. Rated: PG.
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Monday November 3 10:30am - 11:30am CST
Citizenship Class
Free citizenship classes to help prepare adults for the Citizenship test in Chicago at the USCIS. Call 219-769-3541 ext.337 for more information.
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Monday November 3 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
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Monday November 3 2:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Where the Crawdads Sing
A woman who raised herself in the marshes of the Deep South becomes a suspect in the murder of a man with whom she was once involved. Rated PG13. Runtime of 2hr5mins.
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Monday November 3 2:00pm - 4:45pm CST
Wicked (2024)
Come and enjoy this afternoon movie with us! Popcorn and snacks will be served. Seating is limited. Registration is required.
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Monday November 3 2:00pm - 4:00pm CST
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls
Do you worry about falling? Join us for a free workshop series designed to manage falls and increase activity levels! Registration with CoAction required!
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Monday November 3 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
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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Monday November 3 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
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Monday November 3 6:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Mama Just Wants to Read
What is a silent book club? A social gathering for readers. There is no assigned reading. Bring your own book or borrow one of ours. All readers 18+ are welcome.
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Monday November 3 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Teen Craft: Gratitude Journal
Create and decorate your own gratitude journal just in time for the holidays. There will be snacks. Supplies will be provided. Ages 12-18. Space is limited. Registration required.
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Monday November 3 6:00pm - 8:00pm CST
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Free English Classes for participants who are learning English as a second language. Different levels are available. Call 219-769-3541 ext. 337 for more information.
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Monday November 3 6:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Monday Night Adult D&D
Steel yourself for the rest of the week with Monday Night Adult D&D! We'll be following 5e rules and will be running the Out of the Abyss campaign. Beginners and experienced players welcome!
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Monday November 3 6:30pm - 7:30pm CST
Medicare 101
Significant changes are coming to Medicare in 2026! Come to a FREE Educational presentation at the library to get the answers you need!
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Tuesday November 4 10:30am - 11:00am CST
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Toddlers and their adult caregivers will enjoy a storytime with books, rhymes, music, and a craft.
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Tuesday November 4 10:30am - 11:30am CST
Travel Film: The Pacific Northwest
Join us for this month's travel film about the Pacific Northwest. Light refreshments will be served. Please register.
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Tuesday November 4 10:30am - 11:00am CST
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft, that promote early literacy skills. Please register.
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Tuesday November 4 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Caregivers & Coffee Hour
Baby, toddler and caregiver hour to enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and toys!
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Tuesday November 4 11:30am - 12:30pm CST
Storytime: Ages 4-5
During this storytime 4 and 5 year olds will hear stories and participate in music activities, rhymes, and other activities, with an emphasis on important early pre-reading skills.
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Tuesday November 4 11:30am - 12:00pm CST
Storytime: Ages 2-3
In this program, toddlers and their adult caregivers will enjoy a storytime with books, rhymes, music, and a craft. Registration required.
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Tuesday November 4 12:00pm - 12:30pm CST
Toddler Play Session
Children, ages 2-5, are invited to join us in the Children's Programming Room to play with unique toys and socialize.
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Tuesday November 4 2:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Afternoon Euchre
All skill levels are welcome to play a game of Euchre, aka the Midwest's favorite card game!
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Tuesday November 4 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
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Tuesday November 4 4:30pm - 6:00pm CST
Teen Tuesday
Come in to the library and enjoy some crafting!
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Wednesday November 5 10:30am - 11:30am CST
Citizenship Class
Free citizenship classes to help prepare adults for the Citizenship test in Chicago at the USCIS. Call 219-769-3541 ext.337 for more information.
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Wednesday November 5 12:00pm - 1:00pm CST
Positive Parenting Classes with Safe CHR
Dr. Kalyani Gopal (PhD, clinical psychology) will teach evidence-based positive parenting skills. Participants will receive a parenting certificate upon completion of all six sessions.
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Wednesday November 5 1:00pm - 3:00pm CST
Off the Hook
Bring your current craft project and join in the conversation!Please register.
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Wednesday November 5 1:00pm - 2:00pm CST
Livestream Author Talk with Joseph Lee
Join other readers for a livestream conversation with Joseph Lee about his book Nothing More of This Land: Community, Power, and the Search for Indigenous Identity.
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Wednesday November 5 2:00pm - 5:00pm CST
That's Pretty Clever Tournament!
Come and play in our That's Pretty Clever! Tournament. Win prizes for the highest score and for beating the bracket.
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Wednesday November 5 3:00pm - 4:30pm CST
Kids Discovery Hour (Grades K-6)
Kids in grades K-6 are welcome to hang out in the children's room after school. Activities may include art projects, movies, science projects, games, and more! No registration required.
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Wednesday November 5 4:00pm - 5:00pm CST
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
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Wednesday November 5 4:30pm - 6:30pm CST
Crochet @ Your Library
Join us and work on your crafts at the library! Bring yarn and a size H crochet hook or size 7 knitting needles and cotton yarn - or bring along a project you're already working on!
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Wednesday November 5 6:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Dungeons and Dragons for Adults
Why should the kids get to have all the fun? Join us the 1st Wednesday of each month for adult Dungeons & Dragons and experience the adventure! Seats are limited, so registration is required.
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Wednesday November 5 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
BINGO for Books
Kids and their families are invited to play Bingo and win free books!
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Wednesday November 5 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Healthcare 101
If you have questions regarding health insurance or recent updates to Marketplace plans, Licensed Health Insurance Agent Edith Valdes will provide information.Snacks provided. Please register.
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Wednesday November 5 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
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Wednesday November 5 6:00pm - 8:00pm CST
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Free English Classes for participants who are learning English as a second language. Different levels are available. Call 219-769-3541 ext. 337 for more information.
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Wednesday November 5 6:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Teens Volunteer: Holiday Display
Teens can earn volunteer hours by decorating our display case for the holidays! Light refreshments will be served. Grades 6-12. Registration required.
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Wednesday November 5 6:00pm - 7:30pm CST
Fun with Food
Teens & Tweens (ages 10-17) will be taken on a Food Adventure. We will be making no-bake pumpkin bars. To ensure there is enough supplies and to address food allergies, registration is required.
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Wednesday November 5 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
LEGO® Night
Children and their families are invited to create and play with LEGO® in an hour of free play and fun. Finished creations will be displayed in the library for the rest of the month!
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Thursday November 6 10:15am - 11:00am CST
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.
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Thursday November 6 10:30am - 11:15am CST
Storytime: Ages 4-6
Storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, music, and a take home craft that promote pre-reading skills for kids 4-6. Please register.
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Thursday November 6 10:30am - 12:30pm CST
Crafters Gathering
Bring any low-mess craft (e.g., knitting, crochet, cross-stitch, coloring, origami, jewelry-making) and enjoy meeting and sharing ideas with other crafters during this program.
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Thursday November 6 10:30am - 11:00am CST
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.
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Thursday November 6 10:30am - 12:30pm CST
Thursday Threaders
Like to cross-stitch, knit, crochet, or do any other craft? Every Thursday, bring and work on your own project while enjoying the company of others.
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Thursday November 6 10:30am - 11:00am CST
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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Thursday November 6 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
One-On-One Tech Help: Everyday Technology
Are you having laptop, smartphone, or tablet issues? Book this one-hour session to receive individualized assistance with your technology problems. Patron must bring their device with them.
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Thursday November 6 11:00am - 1:00pm CST
Medicare Workshop
This overview offers a breakdown of Medicare, including Parts A, B, C, and D, eligibility, and enrollment basics.
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Thursday November 6 11:00am - 12:00pm CST
Homeschool Hangout
Elementary aged homeschool students are invited to join us for a unique art or STEM project each month.
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Thursday November 6 11:30am - 12:30pm CST
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Program for toddlers, 2 and 3 years of age, accompanied by a caregiver to participate in stories, finger plays, and music activities. Activities will help to develop important pre-literacy skills.
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Thursday November 6 2:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Hobby Hour
Don't have the space at home for your hobby? Bring it to our meeting room and have a whole rectangular table to work on (more if less people attend). This will be every 1st Thursday for 2 hours.
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Thursday November 6 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Teen Homeschool Hangout
Teens (ages 11-17) are invited to register and attend this event where we will be doing various STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) activities. Time to visit and snacks will be provided.
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Thursday November 6 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
The Waiting by Michael Connelly
Join the discussion of The Waiting, which is our Once Upon a Crime Mystery Book Club selection for November. Pick up a copy at the Highland Branch.
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Thursday November 6 5:30pm - 7:00pm CST
Teen Cooking: Mini Pumpkin Pies
Celebrate fall with these mini pumpkin pies! Participants will learn the basics of making pie dough, mixing pie filling, and checking to see if a pie is done. For ages 12-18. Registration required.
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Thursday November 6 6:00pm - 7:00pm CST
Power Paws for Kids
In this program, children will have the opportunity to read aloud to a Power Paws therapy dog and their volunteer.
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Thursday November 6 6:00pm - 8:00pm CST
Adult Dungeons and Dragons
Join us for our Thursday evening group of Adult Dungeons and Dragons! In this group, we'll work our way through the Curse of Strahd module.
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Thursday November 6 6:00pm - 8:00pm CST
An Evening of Blues & Brews
The evening includes music by Kenny Kinsey & Ryan Frahm, a presentation by Samantha Muffet, beer and cider tastings, & light hors d' oeuvres. Tickets are $50 per person. Cash or check payments only.
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Friday November 7 10:00am - 12:00pm CST
Brain Benders
Drop in and make new connections while doing puzzles, games, coloring pages, and other mind stimulating activities. Light refreshments will be served. All supplies will be provided.
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Saturday November 8 10:00am - 12:00pm CST
Craft Saturday: Holiday Ornaments
Use a variety of materials to make a set of ornaments! All materials will be provided.Space is limited. Registration is required.
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Saturday November 8 3:00pm - 4:00pm CST
Book Walk
Children may join us for a Book Walk and win books as prizes! A variety of picture books, board books, children's fiction and non-fiction books will be available to choose from. Please register.