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Youth Services
Children ages 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. All children ages 10 through 12 must have an adult in the library. For more information, please call Youth Services at (219) 873-3045.
Library Hours
The library will open at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, May 2 because of a staff event. The library will be closed Sunday and Monday, May 26th and 27th, for Memorial Day weekend. Beginning that weekend, the library will be closed Sundays through September 1st.
 Coming in June: The Summer Reading Program
Dig into Reading this summer with the Summer Reading Program. There will be weekly family programs and special guests. Fun for all ages.
Dial A Story
Call Dial-a-Story at 219-873-3060 for a story anytime, 24 hours a day. Have a story told just to you!
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Register anytime for this free program designed to promote language development and a love of reading in young children. Your child will receive a special surprise (choice of an age-appropriate book or CD) for each set of 100 books that are read to them (or that they read on their own). For children ages birth through entering kindergarten.
Homework Helper
School is in session, and the library is here to help with your assignments and research. Looking for ebooks, articles, and encyclopedias? Check out the library's research databases, including Gale Virtual Reference Library, with thousands of fully illustrated articles and books! Also, try the library's homework helper links.
 NoveList K-8 Plus
NoveList K-8 Plus is a comprehensive reading resource for fiction and nonfiction for young readers and listeners. Includes picture book extenders, book discussion guides, book talks, award winners, Lexile reading levels, & more!
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
 
Thanks to the Friends of the Library and the Library Endowment Fund for their support of library programs.
We often take photographs at library events. If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform library staff. Next Month's Newsletter
Youth Services
Children ages 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult. All children ages 10 through 12 must have an adult in the library. For more information, please call Youth Services at (219) 873-3045.
Email Newsletter
The library will begin sending an email version of the newsletter in June. The weekly email will be a timely, convenient and up-to-date reminder of ongoing library events. If you haven't already, please make sure we have your current email address by contacting the Circulation Department at 219-873-3042. If you prefer a mailed version, please call 219-873-3049.
Dig into Reading: Summer Reading Program 2013
"Dig into Reading" this summer with the Summer Reading Program. There will be weekly family programs and special guests. The Summer Reading Program is for all ages, even adults! Everyone has a chance to earn prizes just for reading. Stop in Youth Services to register and for more information.
Kick-off Our Summer Reading Program with Entertainer and Musician Leonardo!
 Thursday, June 13, 10:00 a.m.
It's time to go Rockin' and Reading with Leonardo when he strums into town bringing his humorous, high energy musical program! Summer Reading will rock with this inspiring music show where audiences unearth their hidden talents. Get ready to sing, dance and "jam" with Leonardo. Leonardo is a Parents' Choice award winner. Visit his web site at www.leonardomusic.com.
 Story Times
Wednesdays, June 19 and 26, 10:00 a.m.
It's Story Time Wednesdays! Children will enjoy stories, flannel board activities, songs, and crafts. Children birth through 5 years with an adult.
Fun Activities Every Thursday Morning
Thursdays, June 20 and 27, 10:00 a.m.
Join us for exciting hands-on activities every Thursday morning at 10:00 a.m. Each week we will "dig into" new themes and activities. For children ages 6 and up. The Summer Reading Program is for all ages, even adults! Everyone has a chance to earn prizes just for reading. Stop in Youth Services to register and for more information.
Poetry Slam Camp 2013
June 17-20, 10:00 a.m.
A week-long program of poetry activities for middle-schoolers, focusing on self-expression and slam-style writing and performance. Registration is only $5 which includes all activities, lunch Monday through Thursday and camp t-shirt! PNC students and professors are volunteering their time to create and lead the program. Performance night will be Saturday, June 22 at 6:00pm and is open to the public. Call 219-873-3049 to register or for more information.
 Slam Camp Performance Night
Saturday, June 22, 6:00 p.m.
The culmination of the week-long Poetry Slam Camp, this performance is the chance for the slam camp participants to shine! The public is invited to attend their performance event. Refreshments will be served.
Dial A Story
Call Dial-a-Story at 219-873-3060 for a story anytime, 24 hours a day. Have a story told just to you!
1,000 Books Before Kindergarten
Register anytime for this free program designed to promote language development and a love of reading in young children. Your child will receive a special surprise (choice of an age-appropriate book or CD) for each set of 100 books that are read to them (or that they read on their own). For children ages birth through entering kindergarten.
Homework Helper
Looking for ebooks, articles, and encyclopedias? Check out the library's research databases, including Gale Virtual Reference Library, with thousands of fully illustrated articles and books! Also, try the library's homework helper links.
NoveList K-8 Plus
NoveList K-8 Plus is a comprehensive reading resource for fiction and nonfiction for young readers and listeners. Includes picture book extenders, book discussion guides, book talks, award winners, Lexile reading levels, & more!
Follow us on Facebook and Twitter!
Thanks to the Friends of the Library and the Library Endowment Fund for their support of library programs.
We often take photographs at library events. If you do not wish to be photographed, please inform library staff.
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