THE library is YOUR library! Make your voice heard! Help your local library create programs and initiatives that help and interest you. We will brainstorm and discuss ways to improve teen/YA programs.
The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a chance for teenage patrons to voice their opinions about library programs. Attend and tell us (the librarians) what kinds of programs and activities you would like to see the library host. We will play brief games before the brainstorming session, and then games will be available for those who wish to stay and attend Game Night.
The TAB is also an opportunity to earn volunteer hours. Teens who have already completed Lake County Public Library's volunteer application and orientation can attend this and upcoming TABs to earn volunteer hours. Teens interested in volunteering can still come to participate in the discussion and find out more about volunteering at the library.
AGE GROUP: | Teens (12-18) |
TAGS: | Discussion Groups |
The Merrillville branch library encompasses over 114,000 sq ft of electronic and print resources, and visual and musical collections. The library offers free WIFI, public internet computers, rooms for quiet study or small groups, and public meeting rooms. Our vast collections of Lake County history and genealogy sources make the Merrillville branch a popular destination for research by visitors from all around the country.
Merrillville branch has three fantastic floors of informational and recreational materials. The main floor contains our popular collection of new books, large-print material, magazines and newspapers, teen, anime, and an enormous selection of music and DVDs. Our Genealogy Room has numerous resources including microfilm of local newspapers, obituary indexes, and many other historical resources. Our Book Sale room, open during select hours Monday-Saturday, is full of unique finds.
The Upper Level includes tables for quiet study, a tremendous reference collection, our “Indiana Room” for specialized Hoosier historical research, and our locally known statue “The Reader” by artist Hermann Gurfinkel.
The entire lower level houses our bright and airy Children's Department where children will find fun games, books, music and magazines to fulfill their reading pleasure as well as attend engaging kids’ programs. This is also where our public meeting rooms are located, where our library events and programs are held.