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Classes at the Library

Want to learn something? The library is the place to go! Here are the classes coming up at all locations over the next few days:

Brain Fitness Camp
Tue, Jun 18, 10:00am - 12:00pm
St. John - Large Meeting Room
What are you doing to take care of your brain? Participants will enjoy fun and interactive activities in four sessions presented by Linda Curley from Purdue Extension Services. Registration Required.
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Tue, Jun 18, 10:00am - 10:45am
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft, that teach early literacy skills.
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 months
Tue, Jun 18, 10:30am - 11:00am
Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room
This half hour lap-sit program is for children ages birth to 23 months and their caregivers. We use songs, rhymes, and finger plays to encourage interaction and foster language development. 
Storytime: Ages Birth - 6 years
Tue, Jun 18, 11:00am - 11:45am
Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room
Families are invited to join us for a 45-minute story time. We will read books, sing songs, and do fun activities!
Storytime: Ages 4-5
Tue, Jun 18, 11:15am - 12:00pm
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft that teach pre-reading skills for kids ages 4-5.
Storytime: Ages 4-5 
Tue, Jun 18, 1:30pm - 2:15pm
Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room
Picture books, flannel boards, puppets, songs, fingerplays and a craft bring language to life in this fun program.
The Brain Fitness Camp - Presented by Purdue University Extension
Tue, Jun 18, 2:30pm - 4:30pm
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
The Brain Fitness Camp is meant to engage aging adults in fun and interactive activities that challenge thinking and help participants stay mentally active.
Storytime: Ages 4-5
Tue, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
Preschoolers, ages 4, 5 & 6 will hear stories, enjoy music, games, STEM, finger plays and make a craft to take home.
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 months
Tue, Jun 18, 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Highland - Children's Programming Room
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.
Storytime: Ages 2-3 
Wed, Jun 19, 10:15am - 10:45am
Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room
Children ages 2-3 years, along with their caregivers, will enjoy storytime, which involves 30 minutes of interactive rhymes, songs, stories and a craft.
Storytime: Ages 2-3
Wed, Jun 19, 10:30am - 11:30am
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
Children ages 2 & 3, accompanied by an adult caregiver, will enjoy a story time with books, finger plays, music and a craft.
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 months
Wed, Jun 19, 10:30am - 11:00am
Highland - Children's Programming Room
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.
Baby Basics
Wed, Jun 19, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
New and expectant parents will learn how to care for their baby during the first 6 months of infancy. Class is geared towards anyone preparing for baby including mom, dad, and grandparents.
Storytime: Ages 2-3 
Wed, Jun 19, 11:15am - 11:45am
Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room
Children ages 2-3 years, along with their caregivers, will enjoy storytime, which involves 30 minutes of interactive rhymes, songs, stories and a craft.
Pajama Storytime: Ages Birth -5
Wed, Jun 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Storytime for preschoolers and their families. Enjoy an evening storytime with books, finger plays, and music. Feel free to wear pajamas!
Stuffed Animal Sleepover: To the Moon! - Drop Off Storytime
Wed, Jun 19, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room
Children of all ages are invited to this special two part program! Bring your stuffed animal friend for storytime and a craft and then leave them overnight for an adventure.
Medicare Extra Help
Wed, Jun 19, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Hobart - Large Meeting Room
Need help paying for Medicare? You may not be aware that there are many programs and resources available that may save you money. Don Camp will help you learn about cost-saving programs for Medicare.
Stuffed Animal Sleepover: To the Moon! - Pick Up Storytime
Thu, Jun 20, 11:00am - 11:30am
Lake Station-New Chicago - Children's Program Room
Children of all ages are invited to this special two part program! Leave your stuffed animal at the library June 19th and come back the 20th for a party to see how much fun your friend had.
Learn To Create a Business Plan - Hobart Chamber of Commerce Educational Workshop
Thu, Jun 20, 11:30am - 1:00pm
Hobart - Large Meeting Room
Jim Hubbard of SCORE will help new and existing business owners learn to create a business plan that works! You must register in advance. If you would like a lunch, there is a $10 charge. Register
Create an Artful Life: Acrylic Painting (Fee)
Thu, Jun 20, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Working with acrylics & canvas, participants will follow an example to create an original piece of art. A $20 cash fee covers all materials. Registration is required.
MakerStation: Coding Club
Thu, Jun 20, 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Cedar Lake - Meeting Room A
Learn to code by playing Minecraft or even making your own games. Recommended for grades 6 to 12. Beginners welcome!
Create an Artful Life: Acrylic Painting (Fee)
Thu, Jun 20, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Working with acrylics & canvas, participants will follow an example to create an original piece of art. A $20 cash fee covers all materials. Registration is required.
This event is full
Introduction to Alzheimer's Disease
Fri, Jun 21, 10:00am - 11:00am
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
Informational and interactive session that focuses on understanding the disease process of progressive dementia.
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 months
Fri, Jun 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Cedar Lake - Children's Programming Room
Babies and toddlers will participate in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music activities designed to enhance important pre-literacy skills.
Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 months
Fri, Jun 21, 11:30am - 12:00pm
Cedar Lake - Children's Programming Room
Babies and toddlers will participate in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music activities designed to enhance important pre-literacy skills.
Advanced Issues & Strategies - Alzheimer's Disease
Fri, Jun 21, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
A session on advanced issues and strategies. Please register by calling Alzheimer's Services of Northern Indiana toll free at 1-888-303-0180.
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More Than Just Story Time!

Bring your child to our Mother Goose on the Loose classes! These classes are free and are designed to teach parents how to play with their babies and toddlers in a way that stimulates growth and development (especially for speech and fine motor skills!)