Through training, networking, and resources, RiseNWI equips all citizens to be active participants in their communities.
Join us for our first volunteer event of 2019!
Through training, networking, and resources, RiseNWI equips all citizens to be active participants in their communities. This nonpartisan Legacy Foundation initiative empowers residents to get involved in local government and be strong advocates from improved quality of life in Northwest Indiana.
At this event we will highlight a few 2018 successes and provide a preview of our 2019 projects. By attending, you will have the opportunity to be one of the first to sign up for specific volunteer events as well as provide input on new volunteer opportunities with RiseNWI. Whether you are a seasoned volunteer with us or looking for a new opportunity to get involved – all are welcome to attend!
AGE GROUP: | Adults (19-99) |
TAGS: | Special Events |
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.