Stop & Swap - Bring your surplus supplies: yarn, fabric, papers, patterns, stamps, etc. and browse the supplies already available. Make & Take - Get inspiration from others.
Stop & Swap - Bring your surplus supplies: yarn, fabric, rubber stamps, patterns, etc. and browse what other people from your community have contributed. All items should be in good condition.
You can help the environment and your budget while you shop for new-to-you supplies and ideas for your next project.
Unclaimed items may be used for future library programming or donated.
Make & Take - Get inspiration from other community members as you use some of your new goodies to start a new project right here in the library!
AGE GROUP: | Family (0-99) |
TAGS: | Special Events | Arts and Crafts |
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.