The Happenings (1996)

104 Pages·1996·46.2 MB·English

by  Lake County Public Library

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HAPPENINGS
Lake County Public Library January, 1996
ADULT
LibraryProgranas
EDUCATION
OPPORTUNITIES
County Public Library's computer
A-Adult Programs
Adult Learning Centers ized card catalog and information
C-Children's Programs
center and CD-ROM programs used
F-Family Programs
Northwest Indiana Literacy YA-Young Adult Programs at libraries. Program repeats on
Coalition Sat., January 20 at 9am. Pre
[phone] or 1-800-348-7798 Central Library register, ext. 317.
CEDAR LAKE-374-5293 1919 West 8Ist A~·e. SCIENCE FAIR SUCCESS (C)
Merrillville, IN 46410 January 11, Thurs. at 4 or 7pm.
Mon., Tues, Thurs., 8:30-11 :30am
V!TDD 769-3541 I 374-9563 What makes a successful science fair
Thurs., 5-7pm
project? School-age children will get
Cedar Lake Branch Library
SUCCESSFUL SEARCHING ON ideas on starting and "bow-to" tips to
13330 Parrish St.
THE PAC TERMINAL (A) keep going. Parents are welcome.
Cedar Lake. IN 46303
January 10, Wed at 6pm. Pre-register, ext.360.
Contact: Craig Turpin or Ruth
Participants will experience bands-on
Anderson
training wilh Dynix, lbe Lake
1\.fARTIN LUTHER KING JR.
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CROWN POINT· 663-5465 CELEBRATION (C)
Mon. & Wed. -9:00am-1:30pm January 15. Mon. at 4pm. Come
Tues. & Thurs. -4-8:30pm help us honor Dr. Martin Luther
NATIONAL ISSUES FORUM
1 05 N. Court St. King Jr. with stories. a movie, and
Crown Point, IN 46307 fun activities. All ages. Pre-register.
Jan. 3, 17, 31, Weds. at 7pm.
Contact: Jenny Davis or Pat Cope ext.360.
The National Issues Forum lets you
voice your opinion on current issues
HOBART -942-2243 HOW TO START A BUSINESS
affecting our nation. Mediated by
Mon., 10am-3pm; 5:30-8:30pm AND MAKE IT WORK (A)
Richard Parker of WYIN-Channel
Wed., 1 Oam-2pm; 5:30-8:30pm January 16, Tues. at lpm. Gregg
56. Upon registration. participants
Tues. & Thurs., 10am-2pm Hodgson of the Northwest Indiana
receive a booklet outlining current
Hobart Branch Library Small Business Development Center
opinions on lhese issues.
100 Main St. will discuss lhe major areas to be
Hobart, IN 46342 considered before starting a business.
• January 3- "Mission
Contact: Marjorie Chinn Fee is $25. Pre-register with the
Uncertain-Reassessing Ameri
or Ethel Guernsey SBDC at 762·1696.
ca's Global Role"
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• January 17 - "Pocket Book
NEW CHICAGO -962-2421
Mon. & Wed., 9am-12:30pm Pressures-Who Benefits from
Tues. & Thurs., 2-7pm Economic Growth?'' PRESCHOOLSTORYHOUR
3250 Michigan St. • January 31 - "The Troubled Registration begins Jan. 15th.
Hobart, IN 46342 American Family-Which Way Storybours start February 5th.
Contact Terri Cook or Maria Out of tbe Storm?" Session times are:
Melendez
Mon., Tues., or \Ved.
Sign Up Today and at lOam or lpm.
see Adult Education col. 1, page 2 Let Your Voice Be Heard!! Monday nights at 7pm.
Pre-register, ext. 316. Ages 3 to 5.
Adult Learning
Happenings Page2
Centers
(continued)
Central
(continued) Black Oak Library
TAl-TOWN· 322-6700 or 865-2705
St. John Township Community Center
YOUTH CI.UB (YA) 5921 West 25th Ave., Gary
1515 E. Lincoln Hwy. January 17, Wed. at 4pm. Come join us
844-8809
Tues., 9am-noon. 6·9pm th1s month Yo hen we de~ign our own t·~hirt or
Thurs. -9am-noon sweatshirt. Rnng a ~hin to design and v.ear
Schererville, IN 46375 old clothes. Ages 10 and older. Pre-register,
PRE-SCHOOL SfORYHOUR
Contact: Jackie Diehl ellt. 360.
RegiMro~tion hcgirL'i Janual') lSth
LOWELL· 696-9713 ror J tu 5 )Car oJds.
TlffOR TRAI~I~G FOR U,\SIC
Mon. & Wed. . noon-3:30pm Stof')hour begins February 7
READI~G (i\l j
Tues. & Thurs., noon-4pm January 20 and 27. Sat. at 9:30am This Wed .. ~11 lOam.
Tues., 5-7pm is n training SCS5ion for indiViduals interested
Old Fire Station in rutoring adult Y.ho need help wtth readmg.
151 N. Fremont St. The clas<. wall 10\'0ive group work and TEl~ COlf.I;CII.: BIRD BRgAD (\'A)
Lowell, IN 46356 irneraction between new tutors. Instruction Janual')' 9, Tues. at 6·30pm Young
Contact: Craig Turp1n or conducted by Shsrma Ball, Communiay people w1ll ma~e a winter .snack for our
Ruth Anderson Resources Coordinator. All rnatenals feathered friend . Ages 10 or older. Pre
furnished. Pre·reglSler. e~t. 309. register.
I'EED TilE BIRDS (C) SCHOOL-AGE ~OW CRAFT (C)
Januaf) 25. Thurs. ar 3:30pm. Flock to January 16. Tues. at 6:30pm. SchOol-age
~~ the hhrary to hear bird stones, see a bird cluldrcn "111 make "I \iffy Snow People~ and
Medical video and make a bard feeder. Show )OUr "Indoor Snowflakes". These decorations can
~w- feathered fnends ~ou care. Grades K .aoo up. be used to decorate the home and best of all
Screenings v Pre· register. ellt. 360. rheydon't rnelr! Pre-register.
RI:AD-A·TIIOJ'II KICKOIT ~t.\RA­
IRS S:\1ALL IWSI:'\ESS SEl\11:'\,\R: '1'1101': (C)
~IARTI!'\G A lll'SI~ESSI Januaf)' 20. ·:u. from 9am-4:30pm The A
BLOOD PRESSURE RECORI>KEEPI~G CAl theme for th1s )ear 1 "Read to Someone W'
SCREENING January 26, rri. at 9:30:.\m. 0\erview of Every Da) •. Parents and/or grandparent' and
ndvamages and disadvantages ofbusine's children may come 111 and read all day. Pre-
entnies. business plan development. emplo)'cr register.
Forty-First Ave. Branch - idcntrfrcation number, related state and federal
Jan. 10, 12:30-1 :30pm tax forms. sum-up costs, choices ofnccoum VICI'OR Till-: VALI~""Tl~E 0\\ L (C)
Griffith Branch -Jan. 8, mg/imentory method . basiCS of Januaf) 23, Tu!!$ at 6:30pm. Pre
10am-Noon grcocvoerrdnkmeeepnmt agg aenrrdr esso.u rPcrees- orefg h1estlepr fwroimth oththe er sVcahloeonluenrse athreat 110s\ an erdc- JtIo "choOmote" a! nAd gme a3le-5 a. Prc
Highland Branch- Jan. 10, IRS ar S00-829-1040 ext 7650 or 317-226-
~ister.
10am-Noon 7650.
Hobart Branch-Jan. 8, 1-3pm
PIN-WEAY J!'\G A!'\D VALE:'\TI!'iE
Lake Station Branch · Jan. 12,
A:'\GEL (A) Cedar Lake Branch
12:30·2pm January 29. Tues. at 9:3<klm. The Lake
Munster Branch -Jan. 25, County Cultural1\rts As5oc. v.1ll present tlu~ 13330 Parrish St.
10am-Noon w~1rk5lwp on making a quih block in pin 374-7121
weaving and n Valcnune Angel. Fee for pm·
weaving is S3 50 for non-mernhcrs aJJJ for rhe
Vnlenrine Angel, $2 for non-members. Pre
register. 696-7871 or 942·5492.
BLOOD SUGAR SCREENING PRESCHOOL STORYIJOUR
Regi;;tration hegins Janual') 15th
for J to 5 )ear old,.
A free blood sugar screening
toQhours be,!ins Feb. 7,
will be provided by a WeiiSource Wed. at 1:30pm and Fri. at I lam.
nurse at the Griffith Branch on
Jan. 17, Wed. from 10-11:30am.
The test is most accurate when
the participant has fasted for 8
A.th•IHt•r\.,. ltiHa•h•\.,.
1,1•1•4~r IL4~''4~1 lle•••lt~r·H
hours. Diabetes information will
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be available.
to 1J1o~e who wrote theiT' finc1l chapteT' m •005
COMMUNITY
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY January, 1996
Jan. 9, 7pm 769-PARK Jan. 19, 1:30pm 933-2666
WILDERNESS FIRST AID NEW ADVANCEMENTS IN HEALING
Basic life saving first aid items every adven CHRONIC WOUNDS
turer should take along on a wilderness Information concerning wound treatments.
excursion. Gibson Woods Nature Center, St. Margaret Mercy Healthcare Center,
Hammond, IN. Hammond, IN.
Jan. 10, 24, 11am 947-1958 Jan. 24, 7pm 933-2100
FRIENDSHIP QUILTS TMJ AWARENESS SEMINAR
Help assemble donated quilt blocks into a Dr. Bade discusses the symptoms and treat
quilt top. Visitor Center, Deep River Park, ments of TMJ. St. Margaret Mercy
Hobart, IN. Healthcare Center, Oyer, IN.
~an. 12, 13, 19, 20, 26, 27, 736-4856 Jan. 24, 1 pm 933-2653
WJVINTER SKY VALENTINE RAG ANGEL FOR SENIORS
Observation of the sky using the planetarium A "Specially for Seniors" program. St.
projector. Call for times. Pierce Middle Margaret Healthcare Center, Hammond, IN.
School, Merrillville, IN.
Jan. 27 TBA 923-2711
Jan. 13, 27,10am 947-1958 PIANO AND VOCAL CONTEST
VOLUNTEER SEWING WORKSHOP ISSMA District, Griffith High School, Griffith,
Help sew costumes for use at Deep River IN.
Park. Vtsitor Center, Deep River Park,
Hobart, IN.
Jan. 17, 1:30pm 933-2653
LIVING TRUST PROGRAM
A "Specially for Seniors" program. St.
Margaret Mercy Healthcare Center,
Hammond, IN.
Jan. 18, 1pm 933-2653 The "Calendar ofE ~·ents" is a Publication of the Lake
LIVING TRUST /ELDER LAW/ LONG-TERM County Public Library. 1919 West81.HA ~·e., Merrill\·ille,
CARE SEMINAR IN 46410. It is circulated with the Library's momhly
"Happenings". To ha~·e your organization's upcoming
A "Specially for Seniors" program that cov-
erents listed in the"CahndarofE~·ents ".contact Lorinda
e rs living trusts, Medicaid-planning, prepar
Soto. Reference Senices, Central Library. 769-3541, by
tng living wills and appointing health-care
the lOth of the month preceeding your evem.
representatives. St. Margaret Mercy
Healthcare Center, Dyer, IN.
Lake County Public Library
Winter Hours:
( EJJ~ctil't' during til~ school yrar
from tilt' Sunday after LAbor Day
through tilt' s,u,dm· before Memorial Day" ~d:.~nd.)
Central Libral') 769-3541/ 374-9563
1919 W. 8lst Ave., Merrillville, IN
Mon.-Thur~ ............................. 9am-9pm
Fri ........................................... 9am-6pm
SaL ....................................... 9am-5pm
Sun .......................................... lpm-Spm
Black Oak ........................................................ 844-8809
Mon .. Wed .. Thurs. & Fri ................................ 10am-6pm
Tues ........................................................... 12:30-8:30pm
Sat. ..................................................................... 9am-5pm
Cedar Lake ...................................................... 374-7121
~1on.-'Thur!> ................................................ 12:30-8:30pm
Fri .................................................................... 10am·6pm
Sat. ..................................................................... 9am-5pm
D)er-Scherenille .......................................... 322-4731
Mon.-Thur~ ................................................. lOam-8:30pm
Fn ................................................................... 10am-6pm
Sat ....................................................................... 9arn5pm
Forty First ....................................................... 980-5180
Mon .. Wed .. Thurs. .................................... 12:30-8:30pm
Tues. & Fri ....................................................... 10am-6pm
Sat ...................................................................... 9anl-5pm
Griffith ............................................................. 838-2825
940 North Broad St.
Mon.-Thurs ............................................ lOam-8:30pm
Fri ................................................................... I Oam-6pm
Sat ...................................................................... 9am-5pm
Highland .......................................................... 838-2394
Mon -Thurs ............................................. lOam-8:30pm
Fri . ........................................................ J0am-6pm
Sat. .................................................................. 9am-5pm
Hobart .............................................................. 942-2243
Mon.-Thurs ................................................. lOam-8:30pm
Fri .................................................................... 10am-6pm
Sat ...................................................................... 9atn-5pm
Lake Station .................................................... 962-2409
Mon.-Thurs ......................................... !2:30pm-8:30pm
Fri ............................................................. .... 10atn·6pm
Sat ...................................................................... 9am 5pm
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l\lunster ........................................................... 836-~50 lc.oo
l\1on.-Thur~ ................................................. lOam-8:30pm ·-l-.o
Fri .................................................................... 10am-6pm ~.,
Sat. ................................ ................................ 9atn-5pm ·--
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New Chicago .................................................... 962-2421 ~ C) -::t
Mon.-Thurs ........................................... 12:30-8:30pm Q-=.=.' <> \-:0:t
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Fri .................................................................... I Oam-6pm >.V.
Sat. ............................................................ 9am-5ptn c
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St. John ............................................................ 365-5379 u0 ~v: >
Mon.-Thurs ................................................ 12:30·8 :30pm
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Ongoing
Page3 Happenings
CENTRAL LIBRARY BOOKSALE
Cedar Lake (continued) FICTION BOOK DISCUSSION (A)
ROOM
January 22. Mon. at 6:30pm. The book to
WEE ONES (C) be discussed is 17ze Shipping News by E. Annie Open Tuesdays from 2-8:30pm,
January 3, 10, 17 & 24, Wed. at lOam. Proulx, the oddly humorous story of Quoyle, a Thursdays from 2-8pm, Saturdays
Infants and caregivers are invited for a lapsit newspaperman who makes a fresh start with his from 9:30am-4pm. Sponsored by the
program with stories. songs, and playgroup. two daughters and aunt in Newfoundland.
Friends of the Lake County Public
Ages 6 to 23 months. Pre-register. Please read the book before the meeting and
Library.
bring your opinions.
YOU CAN BE AN ARTIST (A)(Y A)
January 8 and 15, Mons. at6pm. Art1st, FREE BUSINESS COUNSELING
PRESCHOOL STORYHOUR (C)
Pat Mahns, will instruct participants in Service Corps of Retired Executives
January 23, Tues. at lOam or lpm.
painung leaves. trees, and cloud formations Children will be celebrating "winterH with fun (SCORE) counselors are available at
with a palette knife. At the end of this two
stories, songs, a video, and a craft. Please the Central Library to counsel people
part class, students will have completed a 9"
come and join us for a fun-filled time. Ages 3 who want to go into business or who
byl2" painting. All materials provided. Fee
to 5. Pre-register.
is $8 per lesson. Pre-register. are already in business. For
appointment, call the SCORE office
FENCE POST FIGURE: SNOWMAN Griffith Branch at 882-3918.
(A)
January 9. Tues. at6pm. Add a 940 N. Broad St. VOTERS REGISTRATION-
snowman to your house or yard Without going 838-2825 Adults may pick up Voters Registration
out in the cold by painting a 3' fence post Applications from the following Library
snowman. A treated, pre-stenciled. pre-cut locations during library hours:
post is provided. Cost is $31 and includes a PRESCHOOLSTORYHOUR Central Library- 1919 W. 81st Ave.,
donation to the library. Participants need to Registration begins January 15th Merrillville
bring a large trash bag. Pre-register. for ages 3 to 5.
Black Oak Branch -5921 W. 25th
Storyhours begin Mon., Feb. 5. Ave., Gary
FAVORITE TALES (C) Sign up for: Dyer-Schererville Branch- 1001 W.
January 18, Thurs. at 3:30pm. School Mondays at lpm or 6:30pm Lincoln Hwy., Schererville
age children will listen to some fantastic tales Tuesdays at 10:30am or
Forty-First Branch-3491 W. 41st
about flying frogs, a paperbag princess and Wednesdays at 10:30am
Ave., Gary
more. Bring some of your own favorite
stories to share. Pre-register.
HOGMANAY CELEBRATION (C) DIALPAC-
January 9, Tues. at 3:30pm. Children in The Library computer catalog and
grades K and up will have a mini New Year's
community information file are avail
celebration Scottish style. They'll hear about
able to you at home, business or
Forty-First Ave. Branch the Wish Giver and make a fortune teller to
take home. Pre-register. school if you have a microcomputer
3491 W. 41st Ave., Gary with a modem. To do so you need
980-5180 SCIENCE FAIR "GET READY" (C) software that can emulate an Adds VP,
January 23, Tues. at 3:30pm. Anyone who VT100, or WYSE terminal. The
plans to be in a science fair can pick up a few number is [phone]. The service
PRESCHOOLSTORYHOUR
tips on how to set up a winning display. All is available from 9-9, Mon.-Thurs.; 9-
Registration begins January 15th students are welcome. Pre-register.
for 3 to 5 year olds. 6, Friday; and 9-5, Saturday.
Storyhours start February 6,
Highland Branch
Tues. at !0:30am or lpm. TO RENEW books, CO's, audio
2841 Jewett St. cassettes and other materials by
PRIME TIMERS SENIOR CITIZENS 838-2394 telephone call-769-3541/Press 4.
GROUP (A) Please have your library card and
January 10, Wed. at 1:30pm. Semors the materials you want to renew with
are invited to gather for a short video, bunco, PRESCHOOLSTORYHOUR
you when you call. If items are over
and socializing. Registration begins January 15th
due, fines will be posted to your record,
for ages 3 to 5.
but long-overdue items will not be
Storyhours start February 5th.
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. BIRTH
DAY CELEBRATION (C) Tuesdays or Wednesdays, renewed over the phone.
January 15, Mon. at4pm. Come 10:30am or lpm.
celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King's birthday Homebound Service -LCPL pro
with books, audio cassettes, a movie and a vides free book delivery to homebound
craft. Please come and have fun while BUSY BEES STORYTIME (C) patrons. Call 769-3541, ext. 338, for
learning about this special holiday. Children January 3, Wed. at !0:30am or lpm.
details.
in 1st grade and older are invited to attend. Preschoolers, ages 3 to 5, are invited to hear
Pre-register. stories, make a craft, and enjoy other fun
activities. Pre-register.
Special
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Services
Highland Branch (conlinucd) KID'S CLUB (C)
January 25, Thurs. at 4pm. School-age
l!'I'DIA~ MEDICI~ES (A) kids are mv11l'd to use colored paper, book
January 11. Thurs. at !0:30am. Dr. covers. and imagination 10 create special
COMPUTERS FOR PUBLIC USE - Clarke Johnson, an adjunct lecturer with a placemats to send to a local nursing home.
A Tandy computer is available Ph.D. tn Aruhmpology. \\ill lead a discussion They may also truike one to take home! Pre
ol rnetlication~ first used by the Indians, some register.
for adults at Central Library, Gnffith, of which are now common nems on our
Hobart and New Chicago branches. shelves today. Co-sponsored with Sand Ridge FA!'I'TASTIC FRIDAYS (C)
Bank. Rcfrc~hment' will be served, please January 26, Fri. at 4pm. Children arc
COMPUTER SOFTWARE-Software pre-register. invited to bring a hammer to the library and
make an old fashioned tin punch lamern.
for reading preparation is available at
KIDS' CLUB (C) Ages 9 and older. Pre-register.
Central Library, Cedar Lake, New
January II. Thur~. at 4pm. It':. snowing
Chicago, Munster and Dyer imkk the library! Come see the film "The STRATEGIES FOR U:\CERTAI~
Schererville branches. Make an Snowman" nnd mnke your very own snow ,:\IARKETS (A)
appointment for instructions. globe to take home. Grades K and up. Pre January 31, Wed. at 4:30 or 6pm. Many
register. investors feel the financial market' change
direction every time the wind biOWl>. David
ACCESS FOR HEARING-IMPAIRED
FRIDA\' AITER~OO~ BOOK CLUB (A) Slamkowski of A.G. f:dw:mls y, ill discuss
PERSONS -A captioned television January 12, Fri. at2pm. "fl1e Bridges of long term steps investor~ can take to weather
decoder device is available for library MadiJon County by Roben James Waller will the UJ'li and d0\\0:. of the linancialmarkcts.
use or may be borrowed from be discussed. Panicipams are a5kcd to read Retirees are welcome to the earlv sessiun and
Central's Audio Visual Services for a the book in advance aoo be wtlling to share those planning retirement should register for
their opinions with the group. Pre-register and the later sessaon.
7 day period.
order your book toda}
TALKING BOOKS SERVICES TRAVEL TO HU~GARY (A)
Talking Books Services are available January 15, Mon. at 7pm. Visit Hungary. Hobart Township
the land of hc.1sp11ality via large screen video.
for the blind and physically handi
Call the library to hook passage.
capped. Call 769-3541, ext. 323 for
Hobart Branch
information. BUSY BEF~ STORYTI:\IE (C)
January 17, Wed. at 10:30am ur lpm. 100 N .•W aill St.
Preschoolers, come join us for fun acuvllle,,
LARGE PRINT BOOKS are available 942-2243
stories, and a craft project. Pre·regi~ter.
at Central Library for the visually and
physically handicapped. MYSTERY BOOK DISCCSSIO:'Ii GROUP PRESCHOOL STORYJIOUR
(A) Ages 3 to 5
January 18, Thurs. at 7pm. Join our Registration begins January 15th.
VIDEO MAGNIFIERS - For the visually
discussion of lictional sleuths. Plan to read the Storyhours start February 5th.
impaired are now available at Central book in advance and share your kle:~~ on ""fl1e Mondays at 10:30am.
Library, Hobart and Munster Branches. Cat ~?1o li~·ed High. by Lilian Jackson Wednesday 10:30am or 1:30pm.
Braun. Pre-regbter and order your hook
today.
TYPEWRITERS FOR PUBLIC USE SIZE-CHA~Gl:'li'G TRICKS FOR
Available at Central and all branches; SCHOOL-AGE KIDS (C)
$.50 charge for the first 1/2 hour or SCIE~CE 1-'AlR PROJECT HOW-TO (F) January 3. Wed. at 2pm. Children in
January 18, Thur!>. at 7pm. Parents are grades K and up will hear qories aoout Billy
fraction of an 1/2 hour payable in invited to learn how to help their children plan
Que and the Du~tdohhins. Pre-register.
advance, $.50 each additional1 /2 and research a !'c1ence projt.-ct. Display~ of
hour or fraction of an 1/2 hour. Call experiments and dcmonstmtions will help YOU'RE ONE OF A KIND (C)
the library for more information. illustrate ~to do's" and ~not to do's". what's January 20. Sat. at lOam. Tilis pwgram
available at the library and how to access the is designed to teach children ages 4·8 that
informatil1n available. Pre-register. each person is unique and uniqueness is
aoo
oormal, accep(able desirable. Children
CD-ROM programs now available at
HEART BASKET (A) will be given a snack and take home an art
Central Library in Reference include
January 19. Fri. at lOam. and January 22, proJect. Fee of $2 for this Well Source
New Grolier Multimedia Encyclope
Mnn. at 6pm. Learn to make this 8 112 inch program. Pre-regiMer.
dia, U.S. Atlas, World Atlas, and basket \\1th a solid wood bouom just in time
Landmark Documents in American for Valentine's Day. Bring a bucket or
History CD-ROM for Windows. dishpan and a towel. All other supplies
included in fee of $16 for this WellSource
program. Calll-80(}824-4969 to reg1s1er.
sec p:1ge 5. col 3 for more Services
Special Services
PageS Happenings
(continued)
SPEAKER'S BUREAU-Call Central
or your community library to arrange
- Hobart Branch
(continued)
a speaker from Lake County Public
WINTER WONDERLAND (C)
Library's Speakers Bureau.
KIDS FITNESS FUN (C) January 10, Wed. at 3:30pm. Children in
January 27, Sat. at lOam. A whole new grades K and up will listen to stories about
concept in children's fitness! Children ages 4-8 snow, watch the film "The Snowman" and
TELEFACSIMILE SERVICES
experience fun through fimess activities. make a snowy scene picture. Pre-register.
Program is co-sponsored by Wei!Source. Telefacsimile or Reference Information
Children need to wear t-shirt and shorts and HEART BASKET (A) is available to homes and businesses
bring a water boule. January 15, Mon. at 6pm. Learn to having deposit accounts for charges
make this 8 112 in. basket with a solid wood
incurred for the service. Call769-3541,
FENCE POST FIGURE: SNOWMAN (A) bottom just in time for Valentine's Day.
January 31, Wed. at6pm. The snowman is Bring a bucket or dishpan and a towel. Fee ext 332 for more information.
made of treated, pre-cut and pre-stencilled of $16 for this We\ISource program is due by
wood. You don't have to be artistic to Jan. II. Pre-register. AUDIOCASSETTES, COMPACT
participate. All figures are 3-4 ft., and can be DISC, VIDEOCASSETTES & BOOKS
used a~ indoor and outdoor decorations. Fee GAME DAY (YA) ON TAPE -Available for loan from
of $30 for this WeliSource program is required January 24, Wed. at 3:30pm. Young
by Jan. 26. Participants need to bring a large people, ages 10 and older, will play various Central Library and all branch loca
garbage bag. board games or card games and watch a film. tions.
Each participant should bring their favorite
Lake Station Library board or card game and a snack. Drinks will
FRAMES ART PRINTS-May be
2400 Central Ave. be provided. Pre-register.
borrowed for six weeks from Central
962-2409 Library, Hobart, Griffith and Munster
branches.
PRESCHOOLSTORYHOUR
Munster Branch MAIL ORDER CATALOGS-LCPL
Registration begins January 15th
has over 500 mail order catalogs from
for 3 to 5 year olds. 8701 Calumet Ave.
animals and automotive items through
Storyhours begin Tues., Feb. 6th 836-8450 gifts to toys/games in Reference.
at lpm.
PIZZA PICNIC (C) PRESCHOOLSTORYHOUR
January 9, Tuesday at lpm. Preschoolers. Registration begins January 15th
ages 3 to 5, are invited to a pizza picnic. Come EXCHANGES
for 3 to S year olds.
and hear stories about pizza, watch a movie,
Storyhours begin February 6th.
and eat everybody's favorite food-pizza! Pre
Sessions are Tues. or Wed. at
register.
10:30am or 1:30pm. ADULT PAPERBACKS -In Central
BOOK DISCUSSION FOR ADULTS (A) and all branches.
January 16, Tues. at 2pm. A Thousand
HOW TO DO A SUCCESSFUL SCI
Acres by Jane Smiley will be discussed.
ENCE FAIR PROJECT (C)(A) COUPONS-Central Library, Black
Participants are asked to read the book m
January 4, Thurs. at 7pm. Parents and Oak, Griffith, Hobart and Lake Station
advance and be willing to share their opinions
with the group. Copies of the book will be elementary students participating in a school branches.
science fair are invited to our program on
available at the Lake Station Branch Library.
putting together a successful project. We will
Pre-register. COMIC BOOKS - Hobart branch.
cover all the materials available at the public
library. Pre-register.
PUZZLES -Black Oak and Cedar
New Chicago Branch IS IT SOUP YET? (C) Lake branches.
January 8, Mon. at 4pm. To celebrate
3250 Michigan St.
national soup month we will hear stones CHILDREN'S PAPERBACKS-Black
962-2421 about soup, play a soup game, make a soup
Oak, Dyer-Schererville, Griffith,
craft, and taste some soup. Grades K and up.
Hobart, Lake Station and Munster
Pre-register.
branches.
PRESCHOOLSTORYHOUR
LIONS AND TIGERS AND BEARS, OH
Registration begins January 15th MY! (C) WESTERN PAPERBACK EX
for 3 to 5 year olds. January 10, Wed. at !0:30am or 1:30pm. CHANGE
Storyhours begin Preschoolers, ages 3 to 5, can follow Dorothy -Lake Station and New Chicago
Wed., Feb. 7th at lpm. and her dog Toto as we venture through
branches.
stories oflions, and tigers, and bears to the
make-believe land of Oz. Pre-register.
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Munster Branch (continued) PLAYING AT THE BEACH (C) St. John Branch
January 8, Mon. at !0:30am or 1:30pm. 1 9450 Wicker Dr.
Preschoolers will participate in seaside stories 1 _
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and games. January is time to forget the cold,
(\'A)
time to make a sandy craft. Ages 3 to 5. Pre-
January 15. Mon. from 10am-4pm.
register.
January 16. Tues. from 4-5:30pm. January
17, Wed. from 4-5:30pm. The Red Cross PRESCHOOL STORYHOUR
Babysming Course -will be offered in three CATCH 'E\1 IN THE CRADLE (A) Registration begins January 15th
sessions. All sessions must be attended to January 16, Tues. at 6:30pm. This
for 3 to 5 year olds.
receive certification. You must be II or older workshop for parents will discuss what is an
Storyhours begin February 16.
to attend. Payment of $9.00 is due upon appropriate developmental learning environ
registration. Class limit 20. ment for their young children that enhances Fridays at !0:30am or 2pm.
their grOYo1h in reading, writing, listening, and
speaking. Special library activities with adult
KIDS, AUTHORS AND BOOKS (C)
supervision will be provided for children ages
January 22. Mon. at 4pm. Children in THINK SPRING (C)
4 and up while parentS are attending this
2nd through 4th grade will celebrate Ben January 23, Tues. at 1:30 pm.
workshop. Pre-register, 322-4731. 1
Franklin's birthday with a discussion of Preschoolers are invited to make a beautiful
Robert Lawson's book MBen and Me" as told butterny to take home. They will also hear a
by Amos the mouse. There will also be a GA!\IES GALORE (C) pretty story and listen to children's music.
mouse craft. Pre-register. January 18, Thurs. at 4pm. Children in Ages 3 to 5. Pre-register.
grades K through 3 are invited to join the fun!
Turn an egg carton into a fun game of
LITTLE BEARS "ICE CREAM uCha!>e". We will also play some oldie but PAPER LA~'TERN (C)
TREATS" (C) January 24, Wed. at 4pm. January 27th
good1e games. Pre-register.
January 24. Wed. at !0:30am or 1:30pm. is Chinese New Year's Day. To celebrate, we
Ice cream treats will be the topic for Little are makmg a Chinese lantern. A story about
Bear stories. All 3 to 5 year old preschoolers BOOK DISCUSSIO!'I (A) China will be told and we'lllisten to Chinese
will enjoy stories. a craft. and even some ice January 19. Fri. at !0:15am. Ordinary music. Ages 6 and older. Pre-register.
cream. Pre-register. Lo~·e and Good Will by Jane Smiley will be
discussed. Participants are asked to read the
Il'I.TRODUCTION TO PHOTO PRESER~
book in advance and be willing to share their W
YOUTH CLUB MYSTERY PARTY (YA) VATIO!'J (A)
opinions with the group. Copies of the book
January 29. Mon. at 4pm. Come join our January 27, lOam. Diane Smith of
will he available at the Dyer-Schererville
Youth Club as we join a mystery party. We Creative Memories will conduct a class on
Branch.
will work on the mystery on Mon., Jan. 29. how to organize and preserve your fam1ly
and continue on Mon. Feb. 5. All youth aged photos and related memories. Participants
II or older are invited to help solve the SAND STORM (C) will complete an album page using creative,
mystery. Pre-register. January 22. Mon. at !0:30am or 1:30pm. fun ideas and photo-safe materials. Partici
Preschoolers. ages 3 to 5, can enJOY a pants will need to bring a pair of scissors
storyhour "at the beach". Wear your shorts. and I 0-12 photographs of a single event.
shades, and a smile to join in the sandy fun. Choices include Christmas, Easter, birthday,
St. John Township Pre-register. and vacation (related to water). Fee of $10 is
due at registration by Jan. 20. Class size is
limited.
BUILDI!'IG AN IGLOO (Y A)
Dyer/Schererville Branch January 22, Mon. at6pm. Young adults
1001 West Lincoln Hwy. will help build an igloo for the preschoolers.
The igloo w111 be left for temporary display Lake County Public Library
Schererville - 322-4731
and use. Participants are asked to hring clean Foundation· s
empty gallon jugs. Pre-register.
1996 READ-a-THON
PRESCHOOLSTORYHOUR INVESTING FOR INCOME SEMINAR Jan. 15 - Feb. 23
(A)
Registration begins January 15th
January 23, Tues. at 7pm. G. Kenneth
for 3 to 5 year olds. Coulter of Principal Financ1al Securities will "READERS ARE WINNERS"
Storyhours start February Stb.
discuss investing for the purpose of providing
Sessions are: income. Pre-register
Mon. or Tues. at !0:30am or 1:30pm
Tues. at 6:30pm
BOOK DISCUSSIO:'Ii" (A)
Wed. at 10:30am
January 25, Thurs. at 6:30pm. Slim's
Table: Race, Respectability, and Masculinity
GO TO THE BEACH (C) by Mttchell Duneier will be discussed.
January 4, Thurs. at4pm. Children in Participants are asked to read the book in
grades K through 3 will listen to stories about advance and be willing to share their opimons
the beach. They will play beach games and with the group. Copies of the book are ASK fOR MORE 1.'\fOR.,tATIOS AT
\ OLR M:IIOOU>R l.OCAL ISRA-.CII LIBRARY.
make a seas1de craft. Pre-register. available at the library.
IE
HAPPENINGS
•
Lake County Public Library February, 1996
ADULT
Libr~Progranas
EDUCATION
OPPORTUNITIES
choose a story and give tips on bow
A-Adult Programs
Adult Learning Centers to present it. Adults and teens arc
C-Chlldren's Programs
welcome. Pre-register.
F-Famlly Programs
Northwest Indiana Literacy YA-Young Adult Programs
Coalition FRIENDS OF LAKE COUNTY
Central Library PUBLIC LIBRARY MEETINGS
[phone] or 1-800-348-7798
(A)
1919 West 8/st Ave. February 13, Tues. at lpm.
CEDAR LAKE· 374-5293
Merrillville, IN 46410 Regular meeting of Friends officers
Mon., Tues., Thurs., 8:30-11 :30am
V/TDD 769-3541 I 374-9563 and interested members. The
Thurs., 5-7pm
Friends of LCPL is a non-profit
Cedar Lake Branch Library
BEGINNING ENGLISH AS A organization separate from the
13330 Parrish St.
SECOND LANGUAGE (A) Library that raises funds in suppon
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
February 5, Mon. at 6:30pm. of the Library through its twice
Contact: Craig Turpin or Ruth
This six week class for beginner ESL annual book sales and Book Sale
Anderson
students will meet for two hours on Room. For more information, call
Mondays and Wednesdays through ext. 316 or 317.
CROWN POINT • 663-5465
March 13. Taught by Sharon Ball,
Mon. & Wed.-9:00am-1:30pm
Tues. & Thurs. -4-8:30pm conversation skills will be stressed. SUCCESSFUL SEARCIDNG ON
Pre-register, ext. 309. THE PAC TERMINAL (A)
105 N. Court St.
February 14, Wed. at 6pm.
Crown Point, IN 46307
VALENTINE'S DAY PARTY (C) Participants will experience hands-on
Contact: Jenny Davis or Pat Cope
February 8, Thurs. at 3:30pm. training with Dynix, the Lake
Come celebrate Valentine's Day with County Public Library's computer
HOBART-942-2243
stories & songs ... AND ... the Mer ized card catalog and information
Mon., 1 Oam-3pm; 5:30-8:30pm
rillville High Drama Club will center and CD-ROM programs used
Wed., 1 Oam-2pm; 5:30-8:30pm
Tues. & Thurs., 1 Oam-2pm perform! All ages. Pre-register. at libraries. Program repeats on Sat.
February 17 at 9am. Pre-register,
Hobart Branch Library
THE MEMORY WRITERS (A) ext. 317.
100 Main St.
February 12 and 26, Mons. at
Hobart, IN ~6342
9:15am. A self-led memoir writing FOOT PROBLEMS? FREE
Contact: Marjorie Chinn
group for those who have completed FOOT SCREENING (C)(YA )(A)
or Ethel Guernsey
the Writing Your Memoirs course. February 15, Thurs. at 2pm.
NEW CHICAGO • 962·2421 For more information, call ext. 316. Nicholas Lalios, Podiatrist on staff at
Mon. & Wed., 9am-12:30pm St. Mary Medical Center, will
Tues. & Thurs., 2-7pm NORTHWEST INDIANA provide a free foot screening by
3250 Michigan St. STORYTELLING GUILD (Y A)(A) appointment only. Appointments
e Hobart, IN 46342 February 13, Tues. at 7pm. If limited to 10 minutes each. Infor
Contact: Terri Cook or Maria you're interested in storytelling and mation on common foot problems
Melendez need some help getting started, join will also be available. Co-sponsored
us for our monthly meeting. Experi by WellSource. Call 1-800-824-
see Adult Education col. I, page 2 enced storytellers will help you 4969. (continues, col 2, page 2)
Adult Learning
Happenings Pagel
Centers
(continued)
Central
(continued)
TRI-TOWN-322-6700 or 865-2705 PRESCHOOL CRAFT (C)
St. John Towns hip Community Center HOW TO START A BUSINESS AND Fellruary 20. Tues. at 6:30pm.
MAKE IT WORK (A) Preschoolers will hear a story and have a
1515 E. Lincoln Hwy.
February 20. Tues. at lpm. Gregg sweet treat that the three blind mice would
Tues .. 9am-noon. 6-9pm
Hodgson of the Northwest Indiana Small enjoy. Ages 3 to 5. Pre-register.
Thurs. -9am-noon
Business Developmem Cemer will discuss the
Schererville. IN 46375
major areas to be considered before staning a
Contact: Jackie Diehl
busine.ss. Fee is $25. Pre-register with the Cedar Lake Branch
SBDC at 762·1696.
LOWELL -696-9713
13330 Parrish St.
Mon. & Wed .. noon-3:30pm
YOUTH CLUB (\'A) 374-7121
Tues. & Thurs .• noon·4pm
February 21, Wed. at 4pm. This month
Tues., 5-7pm
Old Fire Station we'll watch a video that will ~show you the
ropes" of how to make string art from around YOU CAN BE AN ARTIST (A)(Y A)
151 N. Fremont St. the world. We'll try to make "Jaooo's February 5 and 12. Mons. at 6pm. Artist
Lowell. IN 46356 Ladder-. 'Tile Snake". and Meat's Cradle" Pat Mahns will offer instruction in painting
Contact: Craig Turpin or among orhers. Ages I0 and older. Pre· register. with acrylics using a brush and palette knife.
Ruth Anderson All taking part in the class will complete a 9"
by 12" canvas of a l:larn and snow. All
MEET ADDY: AN AMERICAN GIRL
materials arc provided. Fee is $8. Pre
(C)
register.
February 22, Thurs. at 3:30pm. Children
Medical ages 8 and older are invited to learn alx1ut
Addy from the American Girls series. Addy ts SPA NISII FOR KIDS (YA)
Screenings
a proud, courageous gtrl determined to be free February 5.12.19 & 26. Mon. at
in the midst of the Cavil War. We will make a 3:30pm. Iris Sanchez, a senior at Hanover
Mmancala" game and sample some cookies Central will teach an introductory course in
BLOOD PRESSURE from that era. Pre·regtster. Spanish. Iris lived in Mexico the first five
years of her life. She speaks Spanish fluent!)
SCREENING and enjoys sharing the language with others.
IRS SMALL BUSINESS SEMINAR:
Grades 4 and up. Pn:·rt>gister.
CORPORATIONS (A)
Black Oak Branch - Feb. 14,
February 23, Fri. at lpm. Overview of
10-11:30am formaunn. advantages and disadvantages. BASKETMAKING CLASS (A)(YA )
Forty-First Avenue - Feb. 14, 1 general information on business expenses, February 6, Tues. at 6pm. Make an 8 I/
12:30·1 :30pm employer-employee relationships and comple 2" hean basket wnh a solid wood base ju.o;t in
Griffith Public Branch -Feb. 5, tion of Form 1120. Pre-register with IRS at I· time for Valentine's D-.ty! Participants need
10am-Noon 800-829-1040 ext. 7650 ur 317-226-7650. to bring a hucket or dishpan. towc:l. All other
Highland Branch -Feb. 14. supplic~ will be provided. Fee of $17
includes a donation to the library and is due
10am-Noon Black Oak Library
Februal) 2. Pre-register.
Hobart Branch - Feb. 12,
5921 West 25th Ave., Gary
1·3:30pm
fENCE POST FIGURE: LEPRECHAUN
Lake Station Branch-Feb. 9, 844-8809
(A)
12:20·2pm February 13. Tut:s. at6pm. How about a
Munster Branch - Feb. 23, TEEN COUNCIL: SWEETS FOR THE wee bn oflreland for your home or yard.
10am-Noon SWEET (YA) Paint a fence post leprechaun. A pre-treated.
Feoruary 6, Tues. at 6:30pm. Let your pre-stenciled. pre-cut post is providt'tl. Fee of
Valentine wishes fly away on your candy $32 includes donation to the libra!)' and is due
VISION SCREENING (A) airplane or let your heart clip magnet keep by f-ebrual)· 10. Participants should bring a
them on the ground. Ages 10 anc.l older. Pre large trash bag. Pre-register.
A representative from EyeCare register.
Physicians will be available to do
visual acuity testing at the Munster
SCHOOL AGE CRAFT (C)
Branch, Feb. 23, Fri. from 10am February 13. Tues. at 6:30pm. What a
Noon. view! Make a fun snow scene to hang in your
room. Grades K and up. Pre-register.
BLOOD SUGAR SCREENING (A)
A free blood sugar screening will
provided by a WeiiSource nurse at 1Jp1aer ILewel •eu•er'"
the Griffith Branch, Feb. 21, Wed.
COUPLES - FAMOUS
from 1G-11:30am. The test is most
Read about historical and popular
accurate when the participant has
won - or loved
fasted for 8 hours. Diabetes
information will available.