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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:

Home School Animal Club: Ages 6-12
Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room
Tue, May 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Home schooled children, ages 6-12 years, will learn about animals during this one hour program. Narwhals will be our featured animal! Make a clay narwhal to take home!
Registration is now closed
Tech Help: Basic Windows
Highland - Meeting Room A
Tue, May 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn basic computer terminology and how to use a word processing program. Learn how to create, edit, & print documents.
Volunteer Meeting: Ages 11-18
Merrillville - Children's Programming Room
Tue, May 29, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
If you are interested in volunteering for our Summer Reading Program from June 1st-July 31st, you must attend one of our volunteer meetings.
Kids Animal Club: Ages 6-12
Dyer-Schererville - Children's Programming Room
Tue, May 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children ages 6-12 years will learn about animals during this one hour program. Narwhals will be our featured animal! Make a clay narwhal to take home!
Registration is now closed
Teen Volunteer Meeting: Ages 11-17
Lake Station-New Chicago - Large Meeting Room
Tue, May 29, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Interested in volunteering during summer reading? Come to our teen volunteer training session and learn how you can!
Pajama Storytime
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
Tue, May 29, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids (12 mos to 8 years) and their families will enjoy stories, songs, crafts and more. Feel free to wear your pajamas!
eBooks! Navigating Overdrive and Hoopla
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Wed, May 30, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
In this hands-on program, full-access cardholders will learn how to navigate Overdrive and Hoopla.
SRP Volunteer Training
Griffith-Calumet Twp - Children's Programming Room
Wed, May 30, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kids in 5th grade to 12th grade (at least 11 years old by May 31st) train to be volunteers for the Griffith-Calumet Township Branch Summer Reading Program.
English as a Second Language (ESL)
Merrillville - Meeting Room A
Wed, May 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
English Classes are for participants who are learning English as a second language. Different levels are available. Classes are free.
Be Creative with Canvas & Brushes
Highland - Meeting Room A
Wed, May 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Paint with acrylics on canvas under the direction of an experienced instructor. A fee of $25 covers the cost of materials and is due at the time of class.
Summer Volunteers Meeting
Munster - Large Meeting Room
Wed, May 30, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Teens wishing to volunteer will receive training for the summer.
Meet Lynda.com!
Dyer-Schererville - Meeting Room Whole (A & B)
Wed, May 30, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Lynda is a great place to learn new skills online. Learn how to sign up for Lynda and take online courses for free through the library!
Tech Help: Find It! Online Resources
Highland - Meeting Room A
Thu, May 31, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Learn how to find magazine & newspaper articles, even Consumer Report right from the library's webpage! Learn how to download magazines, music, movies, and books!
Tech Help: Find It! Online Resources
Highland - Meeting Room A
Thu, May 31, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Learn how to find magazine & newspaper articles, even Consumer Report right from the library's webpage! Learn how to download magazines, music, movies, and books!
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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!)