The Happenings (2000)

96 Pages·2000·41.1 MB·English

by  Lake County Public Library

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HAPPENINGS
Lake County Public Library www .lakeco.lib.in.us
ADULT JANUARY 2000
LibraryProgranns
EDUCATION
OPPORTUNITIES
A-Adult Programs
Adult Learning & GED C-Chlldren's Programs 1\olORTHWEST I!'IIDIANA
Centers F-Family Programs STORYTELLING GUILD (YA)(A)
YA-Young Adult Programs January I I. Tue~. at 7pm. Novice <illd
Northwest Indiana Literacy aspiring storyteller<; arc'"' at ed to meet to selec 1
Central Library
Coalition material. learn a story, and adapt to an audi
[phone] or 1-800-348-7798 1919 West 8Jst Are. 't'i[ ence. Adults and teens are in\'ited to attend.
Merrillville, IN 46410 Pre-register. ext. 360.
CEDAR LAKE-374-5293 VITDD 769-3541 ~
Mon.,Tues. & Thurs. 8:30-11:30 am YOUTH VOLUNTEERS (YA)
Wed. 5:00-7:00pm
!'llF DISCUSSIO~ CIRCLE (A) January 12. Wed. ll .tpm Young teen~.
.i_edar Lake Branch Library
Januilry 4. 18. Tues. at 610pm. Led by ages I 0 and older, wtll work nn .1 vanet} ol
w 3330 Parrish St.
projects to assist the hhrary. Credit will be
Mark Furukawa. each NIF lets participants
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
given to cam volunteer hours. Pre-register. ext.
Contact: Craig Turpin or Ruth vo1ce their opinion:. on current i~sucs affect
360.
Anderson ing our nation. Upon regi~tration, participant~
receive a booklet developed by the NIF Insu
CROWN POINT· 663-5465 tute outlining current opinion' held on those CIRCLE OF READERS BOOK
Mon. & Wed. • 4-8:30pm i'sues. hnuary's top1c as: ''A r\ice Place To DISCUSSION GROL'P (A)
Tues. & Thurs.- 9am-1 :30pm Live: Creating Communities, Fighting January 13. Thur~. tit noon 01 6pm. A
610 N. Grant St. Sprawl". Pre·rcgister, ext. 315. society that burns books? In this novel .,et 10
Crown Point, IN 46307 the future. firemen burn thought-provolang
Contact: Jenny Davis or Pat Cope S.T.E.P. PARENfl:'lG WORKSHOP (A) books. Jmn us for a dascussaon of Rny Brad
January 10. Mon. through February !I at bury's classic 5tory. Falrrcnhm45/. Cop1e~ ol
HOBART -942-2243 6pm. Parent~ of children age~ infant!> to 18 the book are 3\'ailable at the hbrnry. Refresh
Mon.1 Oam-3pm; 5:30-8:30pm years-old are in\lted to thi~ 5cries of 7 work ments will be ser\'ed. Pre-register, Uppo..-rLe\el
Tues.1O am-12 noon shops on Systematic Training for Effective Reference, ext. J73.
Wed. & Thurs .• 1O am-3pm Parenting presented by The ~)ental Health
Hobart Branch Library A~soCiiltion. Panicipants will learn how tu LCPL FOUNDATION'S
100 Main St. understand their child's behavior. how to li~­
Hobart, IN 46342 ten nod talk to their child. anu uiscipline that 2000 READaTHON
Contact: Marjorie Chinn makes sense. Pre-reghtcr. ext. 317 or 922-3822.
or Ethel Guernsey January 17 - February 25
ENGLISH AS A SECOND
11Readers
NEW CHICAGO-963-7116 LA.."lGUAGE (A)
Mon. 9am-1 :30pm January I 0. 12. Mon. and Wed. at 6:30pm. Are
Tues. & Thurs .• 2-8pm ESL ~e~sion for adults leamang English. The
Wed. 9am-12;30pm bcginmng and intermediate c.:lasse~ work on Winners"
~50 Mich1gan St. conversation skills and the advanced classes
~obart, IN 46342 work on grammar and reading comprchen
Contact: Leondra Sturgel or David ~ion. The class meet~ every Monday and Call your local branch library
Shepherd Wednesday evening for two hours for eight or school for more infom1ation.
weeks. Prc-regiMer, Cltt. 309.
see Adult Education col. l. page 2
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Adult Learning &
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GED Centers •
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TRI·T OWN • 322-6700 or 865-2705 SUPER SCIEI'\CE (C) AUSTRALIA DAY FUN (C)
Tues., 9am-noon, 6-9pm January 13, Thun.. at4pm. Children. grades January 27, Thur.;. at4pm. Children, grades
Thurs. - 9am-noon, 1-4pm K and up, will pruticipate in many iun :;cience K and up, will celebrateAusualia Day by Ihlen·
St. John Township Community Center activities and project demonstrations. They will ing to Austrnltan animal stories such as the
1515 E. Lincoln Hwy. also learn how to prepare a science fair project ''Btggest Frog m Australia" by Susan Roth.TilC)'
Schererville, IN 46375 how to choose a topic, how to plan and conduct will learn interesting facl~ about Australia and
Contact: Jackie Diehl or Paula Keller the experiment. and how to present the project at take part in a kangaroo race. A craft will be made
lhe ~cicnce lair. Pre-rcg~ster, ext. 360. and a movie shown. Pre-register, ext. 360.
LOWELL· 696-6777
Mon. & Wed., noon-4pm HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARTIN DEBT MANAGEMENT (A)
Tues. & Thurs., noon-4pm
LUTHER KI~G! (C) January 27, Thurs. at7pm. Representall\'es
Tues., 5-7pm
January 17, Mon. :u2pm. Children, grades K from Primerka Financial Scrnces will show
Old Fire Station
and up, will celebrate Dr. Martin Luther King's participants how to lo\\er their monthly cash
151 N. Fremont St.
birlhday with stories, a movie, and other fun outlay nnd get out of llcbt. Pre-register, ext. 317.
lowell, IN 46356
activities. Pre-register, ext. 360.
Contact: Craig Turpin or
Ruth Anderson
PRESCHOOL
GED Interactive Software available
at these library locations:
Central (literacy Room), Black Oak,
Cedar lake,Dyer-Schererville,
Black Oak Library
Forty-First,Griffith,Hobart. Lake Station
and New Chicago. 5921 West 25'Jr Ave., Gary
844-8809
DECEMBER DISPLAY
, March 15. Call the Central Library or e
your local branch for more information.
On display in CIRCUS CLOWN ALLAROUND(C)
January 5, Tues. at 6pm. Jom u~ m a three
The Carol A. Derner Gallery
ring circus of laughter. Play games and make a
on the Lower Level, clown cupcake treat. Grnlles K thru 8... Pre·
HOW TO START A BUSINESS AND reg1ster.
MAKE IT PROFIT (A)
J:muary 18. Tues. from I pm to 5pm. A
''Portraits and .\IARVELOUS MITTENS (C)
rcpresent:ttive of the Northwest lndiuna Small
Businco;s Development Center (SBDC) will dis January 12. Tues. at 6pm. Hear the story
Landscape cuss the maJOr areas to be considered before "The Three Little Kittens Lo~t Thcar Mittens"
swrung n busmc~~. Fees $25 in adv:mce; $30 at and make a pau of mittens to take home.
] Photographs·' the door. Pre-register by calling the SBDC at 219/ Preschoolers, ages 3to 5 years old. Pre-rcgtster.
762-1696.
- b}' Sam.
MAKE THE PURR-FECT
IRS HELP FOR THE SMALL V ALEl'I'TINE (YA )
BUSINESS (A) January 19, Tues. at 6pm. It's the Cat's
All locations of the January 21, Fri. from 9:30am to 4:30pm. Meow! Makeaeandydish forthatspecial sweet
1l1b program will feature information on startmg someone after heanng about Valentine ~ym­
Lake County Public Library a business and recordkecping. Pre-register ~1th hols. Young Adults, grades 5 and up. Pre
the IRS at 317-226-7650 or 317-226-6543. register.
UPPER LEVEL READER·s ADVISORY
Read them this millennium:
tor
The Great Books of the Past.
New Year's.
Happy New Year!
Ongoing
Page3 Happenings
CENTRAL LIBRARY BOOK SALE
e cedar ROOM
Lake Branch Forty First Branch
Open Tuesdays from 2-S:pm, Thursdays
13330 Parrish St. JJ Library from 2-Bpm, Saturdays from 9:30am-
374-7121 3491 West 4151 Ave., Gary 4:00pm. Sponsored by the Friends of the
Lake County Public Library.
980-5180 r .~
PENGUINS ON PARADE (C) SEA~~~
January 5. Wed. at 1:30pm. Do you like UNDER THE VOLUNTEERS NEEDED to help work tn
Pcngu1ns? Do you like getung hugs? If so, come January II, Tues. at 10:30am. Preschoolers. the Friends Book Sale Room organizing
to the library to heur the story ''Cuddly Dudley, the
ages 3 to 5 years. will listen to stories and songs shelves and during service hours. Please
most huggable penguin of all!" We will also make
about sharks. whales, and maybe even mermaids. call extension 309 for more information
a simple penguin craft. Preschoolers, ages 3 to 5
They will make their own colorful fish to take
or to volunteer.
years. Pre-register.
home. Pre-rcg1ster.
SUPPLEMENTING YOUR UNDER THE SEA (YA )
HOMEWORK HELP CENTER is open
MEDICARE COVERAGE (A) January II, Tues. at 4pm. School-age chil
for students 10 and up every Tuesday
January II, Tues at 2pm. Aetna US dren, grades K thru 4"', will explore the deep blue
from 4-Bpm in the Literacy Center.
Healthcare will host a seminar on programs to sea and the creatures that Live there with stories
supplement Medicare. Pre-register. and acunue~ They will make a sea life mobile to
take home. Pre-register.
THE SOUTH-WESTERN COLLEGE
STRAW-MANIA! (C)
January 13, Thurs. at 3:45pm. Children, ages DO YOU BELIEVE? (YA ) KEYBOARDING software packages are
5 to 12 year~. are invited to the library to celebrate January 15, Sat. at I 0:30am. Local students available for patron use at Central
the mvenlion of the drinking straw. We will have will perform mag1c and fortune telling tricks. We Library, Black Oak, Forty-First Ave., and
a chocolate milk drinking contest. cotton ball will then explore different aspects of magic and Lake Station Branches.
races, and other fun straw games. We will also learn some magic tricks. We'll finish by mak.mg
make a simple straw craft. Pre-regi~ter our own fortune telling device. Young Adults,
e grades 4 and up. Pre· register.
VOTERS REGISTRATION-
BOOKS AND CHAT (A) Adults may pick up Voters Registration
LET IT SNOW! (C)
January 18. Tues. at 1:30pm. or January 20. Applications from the following Library
January 25. Tues. at !0:30am. Preschoolers,
1l1urs. at 6:30pm Jotn us for a discussion of locations during library hours:
ages3 to5 years, arc mvited to hear stories and do
Raging Quiet by Sherry! Jordan. This is a story of
activiues related to Winter. We will make a ''non Central Library, Black Oak Branch,
a young woman in the Middle Ages who befriends
meltmg" snowman to take home. Pre-register. Dyer-Schererville Branch,
the village madman. drawing the suspicion ofh er
Forty-First Branch and Griffith Branch
townspeople. What the villagers don't know is
that Mamie realize!> the man is deaf. Copies of the ABRACADABRA (YA )
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book are available at the library. Pre-register. January 25, Tues. at4pm. Local students will
perform magic tricks for younger students. grades
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ARE YOU BORED? (Y A) K thru 3. Magical tales will be told. We will also DIALPAC-
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January 25, Tues. at 6pm. Kids between the learn ~orne magic tricks and make a magic trick to The Library computer catalog and
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ages of 12 and 18 are invited to beat the winter take home. Pre-reg~ster community Information file are
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blahs with a trip to the library to play board games. I available to you at home, bus1ness or
Bring a friend and your favorite game. Light THE GAMES AFOOT! (YA) I school if you have a microcomputer I
refreshments will be served. Come join the fun! with a modem. To dial in you need
January 29. Sat. at !0:30am. Young Adults, 1 1
software that can emulate a Vf1 00
Pre-reg~ster. grades 4 and up, are mvited to test their sleuthing I I
terminal. The number is (219) 736-
~kills at the library. Murder mystery games will be I
174 4. The service tS available 24
1999 TAX PLANNING IDEAS FOR played and mystery books w11l be explored. Par I hours a day 7 days a week except
INVESTORS (A) ticipants will have an opportunity to "craft" their I from 9 p.m. every Tuesday through 9 I
own mystery. Pre-register. 1 1
January 26, Wed at 7pm. Mitch Gaffigan, a a.m. Wednesday.
financial consultant for Merrill Lynch, will dis TO RENEW materials by phone
cuss tax 1ssues affecting investors. Pre-register. BOOK DISCUSSION (A) I during library hours, you may call - I
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January 31, Fn at7pm. Join in thed1scussion 769-3541and Press 4 for renewals.
ofO w OfN owhere by Doris Mort man. Follow the 1 (Videos, items on hold, and items in 1
CREATE WITH ACRYLICS suspenseful and mtricately woven plot 1n which a I high demand will not be renewed.) I
MINIATURE PAINTING ON WOOD(A) young woman 111 the Witness Protecuon Program Please have your library card and
A January 31, Fri. at6pm. Discover ways to use gradually learns that not only is her life jeopar I materials with you when you call. If I
Wl'acrylics to create artwork. Participants wi II paint a ditet.l by an unknow·n source but also that trust is I items are overdue, fines will be posted I
miniature painting of an apple farm on wood The a commodity in dangerously short supply. Copies 1 to your record. Long-overdue items 1
cost is $8for maierials. Class s1re is limited. Pre of the book are available at the library. Pre I will not be renewed by phone. I
register. register. ····--·······
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Ongoing Happenings Page4
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CO\tPlTfER TRAI!'II~G e
"Navigating the 'Net" ahemating Griffith Branch Library "EVER\'O:'IJEA Wfl\1\ER" SCIE!\CE
Wednesdays at 2 and 6pm. FAIR PROGRAM (C)
"Basic Windows 95" on alternating 940 North Broad St. - · .~c.r- January 8, Sat. at I Oam. Tlus one-hour
Wednesdays at 2 and 6pm. Call ext. 346 838-2825 program will infonn students of the tcps to take
to pre-register for either class. to tmnsfonn an idea into n complete and winning
Successful! Searching on the PAC BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENI I~G (A) Swchioe ndcoen F'ta hua pvreo ajenc itd. Teah.e rPea'r:<e. envtse nar hee elpn cfoour rtahgoesde
Terminal is offered each month on the 2nd January 3, Mon. nt IO am to noon. Free blood
to nucnd.. Grades K and up. Pre-register.
Wednesday at 6pm. Pre-register. ext 317. pressure screenlng will be provided by the
Lake County Public Library; American Red Cross. Call the library for more
http://www.lakeco.lib.in.us ' inlonnation. TODDLER TIME (C)
January IOwldJnnuary 24.Mon.at 10:30or
Inspire: http://www.inspire-indiana.net
11:30am.11tisstorytimeforacthctwo-year-olds
LakeNet: http://www.thetimesonline.coml CALE~'DARS (C) nnd their carcg1vcrs mcludcs music, finger plays,
lakeneV January 5, Wed. nt 3:30pm. Olildren, grades
and other lively acti vuics. Pre-register bcgmnmg
Knnd up. will make a frogcalendarfortheirroom.
IA.-cember 27*'.
Special Pre-register.
TliESDAY S WITH BOOKS (A)
Services SNOWMEN(C) January II, Tues. at 7pm. Tlus month's
January 19. Wcd.at3;30pm.Olildren.grades
selection ts Wlutt' Cro.sses by Larry WatsOn. Jack
K and up, will create a snowman from buttons.
Nevel sen, shen II of Mercer County. Montana, is
felt. and ribbon. Pre-register.
COMPUTERS FOR PUBLIC USE called upon to investigate a fatal nutomoh1le
Computers running Microsoft Works for Win accident. Inside the Meckage oft he car are found
dows are available at Central Ubrary and 800K DISCUSSION (A) the remains of a newly graduated high school
several branches. January 19, Wed. at 7pm. Join in the discus senior and her principal. Copies of the book are
swn of My.sttc Lake by Kristin llannah. Facing a ava1lable. Prc·rcgist~o'f.
COMPUTER SOFTWARE-Software for d1vorcc alter 20 years ofm arriage, Anne Colwutcr e
reading preparation is available at Central retreats to her ch1ldhood home m Mystic. Wash FREE BLOOD PRESSURE
Library, Cedar Lake, New Chicago, ington where she re-discovers lo\ c. but also emo SCREENII'\G (A)
Munster and Dyer -Schererville tional hardship. Copies of the book an: available January 12. Wed. nt lOam to noon. Free
branches. Make an appointment for ntthe hbrary. Pre-regJster. blood pressure screening ~111 be provided by the
Hospice of the Calumet Area. Calllhe library for
Instructions.
more information.
I.ITTLE HOUSE PIONEERS (C)
ACCESS FOR HEARING-IMPAIRED
January 26, Wed. at 3:30pm. Olildrcn. ages
PERSONS -A captioned television 7 and older. wtll hear more of Fanuer Boy_nnd CO~fMUNICATI:'IJG WITH YOUR
decoder device Is available for library use then lc:un how to mal;e cream cheese. We wi II cat DOCTOR (A)
or may be borrowed from Central's Audio some. too1 Prc-regtster. January 13.1lmrs.at 10:.30am Do you won
V1sual Services for a 7 day period. der what to ask your doctor" hen she give' you a
new d.:1gnosis or when you're told you need
TALKING BOOKS SERVICES-Talking surgery? Or why your health prov1dcrs asks you
Books Services are available lor the blind certain questions? Lenore Coover. RN,MS:-.: and
and physically handicapped. Call 769- health educator wtll dtscuss these issues nnd gt\e
3541, ext. 323 for information. tips for bettcrcornmunication.Co-~ponsored with
Highland Branch Library S!mdRidgc Bank. Prc-rcgistcrhycallingthebank
LARGE PRINT BOOKS are available at at 972-7.317.
Central Library and all branches, for the 2841 Jewell St.
visually and physically handicapped. 838-2394
LIVI~G A DEIIT FRF.E LIFE (A)
HOMEBOUND SERVICES -LCPL January 13. Thurs. nt7pm. Dtd you spend too
provides tree book delivery to homebound 1:\"fERNET TRAINING (A) much over the holidays'! Are you luoking for
patrons. Call769-3541, ext. 338, lor Contact the ltbrnry to schedule an appoint wnys to climirutc your debt? Come to this free
details. ment to lc:un more about Internet se:lfching. Free debt climmation scnurur presented by Primcnca
Internet computers are available for use dunng Finanaal Semces. Pre-regtster.
VIDEO MAGNIFIERS-For the visually regular ltbrary hours.
impaired are now ava1lable at Central AR:\ICHAIR TRAVELERS (A) e
library, Dyer/Schererville and Hobart BUSY BEES (C) January 17, Mon. at7pm. J01n us as we tour
Branches. January 5, Wed at 10:30 or I 1:30am. such places as lxtapa. Zahuatcnejo,lhe Palace Of
Ptcschoolers, ages 3 to 5 years. will hear winter Cones. nnd the pre-Aztec pyramtds ofXochicalc.o.
SPEAKER'S BUREAU-Call Central or swric~ then share a cup of hot chocolate as ~e Our mit \\ill nlso include the wcll-pr~r\'l!d
your community library to arrange a make a winter craft. Pre-register beginning 01! ruins of Monte Alban and the mysterious ruins at
speaker from Lake County Public ccmhcr 2()'1'. ,\1itlnlls well as the 'ilvcr treasure~ m Ta.~co via
library's Speakers Bureau.
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SpeciaiServices
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large screen lV. Refreshments will be served. Hobart Township
Call the library to book passage. TELEFACSIMILE SERVICES
Telefacsimile or Reference Information
Hobart Branch Library isavailable to homes and businesses hav
EVENING STORIES (C) ing deposit accounts for charges incurred
January 18, Tues. at 7pm The whole family 100 Main St. for the service. Call 769-3541, ext 332 for
is invited to share warm and wonderful stone.\ at 942-2243 more information.
the libfil.IJ Storyteller Karen Slagerwlll tell, read.
and usc puppets or flannel boards as she presents AUDIOCASSETTES, COMPACT
AFfER-SCHOOL FLURRIES (C)
a variety of stories for the whole family to share. DISC, VIDEOCASSETIES & BOOKS ON
January 10, Mon. at 4pm. Wear prunting
Pre-register beginning January 31\l. TAPE -Available for loan from Central
clothes and be prepared to learn lots about snow
Library and all branch locations.
flakes. Grades K thru 5111• Pre-register.
BUSY BEES (C)
FRAMED ART PRINTS - May be
January 19, Wed. at 10:30:lmor lpm. What's
BOOK DISCUSSION (A) borrowed for six weeks from Central
black and white and loves the snow? Preschoolers,
Library, Hobart, Griff ith and Munster
ages 3 to 5 yean;, will hear stories to he! p solve this January 18. Tues. at 2pm. At Home In Mitford
riddle. We will enjoy finger plays. music. and a by Jan Karon will be discussed by mterestcd branches.
simple craft. Pre-register heginning December readers. Copies of the book are avrulable at the MAIL ORDER CATALOGS·LCPL has
library. Pre-register.
2Q<It. over 500 mail order catalogs from animals
and automotive items through gifts to
LIVING A DEBT FREE LIFE (A)
FINDING MONEY FOR A COLLEGE January 19. Wed. at 7pm. Jon Ranta and toys/games in Reference.
EDUCATION (A) Biljana Mikich from Primerica will show patrons
January 20. Thurs. at 6:30pm. Make your how to become debt free, and how to prevent EXCHANGES
chilc..l's college entrance a lot easier oy educating being in debt for the future. Pre-register.
yourself now on increasmg costs, linancial aid
ADULT PAPERBACKS -In Central and
e opuons and sman lnve.<,tmcnts. Tina Tobye, a all branches.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING (A)
representative from American Express, w11l be the
January 24. Mon. from 3pm to 4pm. Free
speaker. Pre-regtster. COUPONS - Central Library, Black Oak,
blood pressure screerung will be provided by
Griffith, Highland, Hobart and Lake
St. Mary Medical Center. Call the libr-d!}' for
MYSTERY BOOK DISCUSSION (A) more information. Station branches.
January 27. Thur.;. at 7pm. Join m the disussron
PUZZLES - Black Oak and Griffith
or Blood Red Roses by Margaret Lawrence. It1s
branches.
1786 and a serie.s of murders rock the town of -~~
Rutlord, ~aine. It is up to Hannah Trevor to .
employ every bll of her i ntelligcncc and passion to ... CHILDREN'S PAPERBACKS-Black
Oak, Highland, Hobart, Lake Station and
unravel the dark truth from the deadly lies. Copies
Lake Station Branch Munster branches.
of the book are available m the library. Pre
register. 2400 Central Ave.
WESTERN PAPERBACK EXCHANGE
962-2409 New Chicago branch.
AMERICAN GIRL JOSEFINA (C)
January 29. Sat. at 9arn. Travel back wnh u~ MARTIN LUTHER KING'S BIRTH
to 1824 New Mexico to experience life as Josefina
DAY PARTY (C) • Renewals 24 hours a day -
knew II. Only this first program (in a series or
January 10. Mon. at 3:30pm School-age
American Girl programs) will take place at
Jalapenos' Restaurant. 200 Rt. 41. where a snack children. grade~ K thru 5, will be celebrating a TELECIRC
very famous binhday with stones and projects.
will generously be provided by the restaurant. You may call in to the Lake County
Pre-rcgi ster.
Children must be age 8 or older and have a L'lkc Public Library and receive information
Coumy Public Library card to attend! Pre-register regarding you library record from the
by calling the Hlghland Public Library. THE WEATHER OUTSIDE IS Library's computerized voice. In order
FRIGHTFUL (C) to access information on current loans,
TUESDAYS WITH BOOKS PICKUP January II. Tues. at I pm. Preschool chil holds. and overdue materials and to re
REMINDER (A) dren, ages 3 to5 years. will explorethewondersof new items, you need your library card and
winter with stories, songs, dances, games, and a a Personal Identification Number (PIN).
Pick up the February d1scussion group selec
tion. Dracula by Bram Stoker and join us for an craft. Pre-register. <Piea~e call the Library for a PIN.) The
service is available 24 hours 7 days a
a informal discussion on Tuesday, February 8.
W'2000. A popular bestseller when it was published BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING (A) week except form 4am-8am Monday
this hypnotic tale endure.\ a century la!er as a true January 14, Fri. at 12.30pm to 2pm. Free through Saturday.
blood pressure screening will be provided by a
tale of horror and suspense. Copies of the hook are
available at the hbrary. health care representative. Call the library for The TeleCirc number is
more information.
[phone]
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COMMUNITY
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
LAKE COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY JANUARY 2000
January 13, 4pm, 464-5007
January 1-7. 6pm-10pm, 769-8180 BOOKS AND COFFEE 2000
NORTfiV\.TEST INDIANA FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Discussion of the book, Uncommon Grounds: The History
Enjoy two miles of holiday lights. Hidden Lake Park, of Coffee and How It Transformed Our World by Mark
Merrillville .. IN Pendergmst. Great Hall, Valparaiso University, Valparaiso,
IN
January 6-16, 836-3255
MEET !\-IE IN ST LOUIS January 15. 21. 22, 28, 29, 8pm, 365-8551. ext l-226#
Musical ba<ied on the film starring Judy Garland. Center TWELVE ANGRY MEN
for Visual and Performing A11s. Munster, IN Performed by the Lake Central Theatre Guild at the Urgency e
Theatre at 911 Chicago Avenue. East Chicago, IN.
January 7-29, 650--5486
TilE VOYAGER ENCOUNTERS January 20, 4pm, 464-5007
Learn more about the planets Jupiter and Saturn. BOOKS AND COFFEE 2000
Merrillville Community Planetarium. Merrillville, IN. Discussion of the book. The Spectator by John Steven Paul.
Great Hall, Valparaiso University. Valparaiso, IN.
January 8. 15. 22. 29. IOam-lpm. 769-PARK
INFORMALCROSSCOUNrRYSKIINSTRUCfiON January 22, 8am, 769-PARK
Informal ski lessons for beginners. Lemon Lake Park, BLUEBERRY BLITZ
Cedar Lake. IN. A 5K, cross country ski race. Lemon Lake Park, Cedar
Lake, IN.
January 8. 14, 6pm-9pm, 769-PARK
MOONLIGHT SKIING January 27. 4pm. 464-5007
Enjoy an evening of cross country skiing. Stoney Run BOOKS AND COFFEE 2000
Park .. Leroy. IN. Discussion of the book, The Fires by Rene Steinke. Great Hall.
Valparaiso University. Valparaiso, IN.
Thl?' "Calendar of E1•mts" is a Publirmion of tit(; Lake County Public Library, /9/9 IVrsr 8/.n AI'<' •. Murilh-ille, IN 464/0. It IS
circulatt>d with tht! Ltbrary's monthly "Happenings". To hal't' yourorfaniwrion's llf>Comillg e1·ems liJttd in the "Calendar of Eventt",
t"ontact Lorinda Soto. Reference St>n·ius. Central Lihrary, 769·3541, ext. 336, byt/11'/0th oftht' month, two monthJ priur to your evmt.
Happenings Page6
New Chicago Branch WINTER MAGIC ICE CARVING SCIENCE CAMP (C)
3250 Michigan St. STORY HOUR (C) January 18, Tues. at 4pm. School-age chil
January 15. Sat. or January 16. Sun The dren, 111 grade and up, will learn about gases and
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whole family is inv1tcd to stop in at the library to how their energy can be harnessed to power
nnend the '"Ice Carving Winter Magic Show." rocket!>. They will al5o make a rocket to take
POLAR PENGUINS! (C) Warming \\inter stories will be offered at I Oam. home. Pre-register.
January 10. Mon. at 3pm. School-age chil I lam. lpm,or2pm on both days. Entrance to the
dren ,grade~ Ka nd up, will play melting snowmen. library on Sunday will be through the meeting GET AWAY CLUB (YA)
marshmallow cany.decorate penguins, and watch room~ outside door. Check in and check-out ser January 18, Tues. at 5pm. Young adults,
the film "The Snowman." Pre-register. vices will not beavailableon Sunday. No registra
ages II and up, will come to our coffee shop and
tion necessary.
enjoy magazines, books. music, and friends.
GAME DAY! (C) Come have refreshments and bring a friend. Pre
Janu<d} 24, Mon. at 3pm. Children. grades* A NIG~ AT ;HE OPE~ (A)_ . register.
Kandup, willplaythegamesSorry,Twister,and Januat} 19. '"~· nt 7pm. Carol Wmston,_ a
Bingo. The film "Sport Lego'' \\,II be shown. ~ember of the Lync Ope:': Lecture ~o~~ Wl.~l
BOOK DISCUSSION (A)
Children may bring other board gan1es to play. d1scuss the ~ck~round ot the opera 'Tnstan . January 27, Thurs. at !0:15am Simon
Pre-register. She Will provide mformat1on about the composer
and tell the story of the opera along with musical Morley is chosen by a sc~oTel government agency
highlights. Pre-register. to be transported back to the 1880s in Time and
Again. Join us for a discussion of Jack Finney's
blend of science fictiOn, mystery .love story. and
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STRATEGIES FOR FUNDING YOUR historical novel. Copies of the book are available
CHILDREN'S EDUCATION (A) at the library. Pre-register.
January 25 Tue.~. at 6:30pm. Make your
child's college entrance a lot easier by educating
PUZZLE DAY (C)
your..clf now on mcreasing costs, financial aid
Mnnster Branch Library January 29. Sat. In celebration of'";\ational
opuons and sm:ut investmcms. Tma Tobye, a
Puzzle Day" the Dyer-Schererville Branch LI
8701 Calumet Ave. representative from American Express wiU be the brary will have puzzles to put together-add one
speaker. Pre-register.
836-8450 piece or add a dozen. Come enjoy this all day
event, which is open to the \'<hole family.
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LITTLE BEARS HAPPY NEW YEAR BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING (A)
PARTY (C) Janu:try '27, Thurs._ Ir om _lOam to n~n. Free
St. John Branch
,., d blood pressure screcnmg Will be prov1ded bv
Ja nuarPyr 4 ohr Ja nuary 5 , T ucs. or n e . at II osp·u :eo f th e Cal umelJ \ rca Call Lh e t1·b rary .~o ·r 9450 Wicker Ave.
10: 3 0a m. esc oo1 c rs. ages 3 to 5 years. ce 1.: more information.
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stories, party hats. and all the tixmgs to bn ng in the
year 2000. Registration bcgms Wt'tl .. December
KITTENS AND M11TENS (C)
I" for either the Tue5day or Wednesday selosion.
January 3. Mon. at I :30pm. Stories about
kitten~ and minens will have preschoolers and
* A NIGHT AT THE OPERA (A) kindergartners rhyming. They will learn how
January 5. Wed. at 7pm. Arnold Buonamici, many animals can .squeeze into a litlle boy's
a member of the Lyric Opera Lecture Corps w1ll Dyer-Schererville Branch mitten a.~ they listen to Jan Bretts' story. The.
discuss the background of the opera "'The Ehxir 1001 West Lillcoln Hwy., Millen. Ages 3 to 5. Pre-reghter.
or Love". He will also prO\ Ide tnlormation about
Schererville
the composer and tell the story of the opera along
322-4731 WINTER CARNIVAL (C)
with mus1cal highlights. Pre-regtstcr.
January 18. Tues. at 4pm. Ch1ldren. I" thru
S~~>gradc. will enjo} games and stories about snow
':Jt THURSDAY AFfERNOON BOOK POLAR BEAR JUMP!! (C) and icc. [f there IS snow, we Will be outside SO
I' CLUB (A) January II. Tues. at 6:30pm. Preschoolers. participants should dress in warm \\inter attire.
January 13. TilUrs. at I: 30pm. Interested age~ 3 to 5 years, wtll share bear tales, hear polar Pre-register.
reauers are invited to join the 1.hscus~ton of Tht• bear stories, learn finger plays, and take home a
Wfight of Water by Anita Shre,·e. Cop1es of the bear craft. Children should bring thetr stuffed
KIDS ALOUD (Y A)
book are a\'ailable at the library. Pre-register. bears! Pre-register.
January 25, Tues. at 7:00pm. How often
have your beard a middle-schooler sa). 'There ·s
POPCORNI\ULLENNIUM PARTY (C) DEBT ELIMINATION SEMINAR (A) nothmg to do!" St. John Branch Library is
January 13. Thurs. at 4pm. Student.,, grades January 12. Wed. at 7pm. Did you spend too oflering a brand new program for young adults in
K and up, come celebrate the ne\\ millennium much over the holidays? Are you looking for way:. 6•thru 8th grades. Kids \\ill have an opportunity
with a popcorn party. We'll take a look at the past to eliminate your debt? Come to this free debt to create, discuss, and plan activities in a .. coffee
and dream and plan about the future. Registrauon elimination seminar presented by Primerica Fi house" setting with refreshments provided. Pre
begins Mon .. January J~>~. nancial Services. Pre-register. register.
Central Library Winter
Hour~
Monday-Thur,day ---------------------------------9am -9pm
Frida~ ------------------------------------------------9am -6pm
Saturda~ -----------------------------------------------9am- 5pm
Special Sunday Hours ------------------------------ I pm-5pm
During the school year from the
Sunday after Labor Day
through
the Sunday before Memorial Day weekend.
Black Oak Branch Highland Branch
844-8809 838-2394
Mon., Wed.-Fri.l 0:00-6:00 Mon.-Thurs. I 0:00-8:30
Tues 12:30-8:30 Fri. I 0:00-6:00
Sat. 9:00-5:00 Sat. 9:00-5:00
Cedar Lake Branch Hobart Branch
374-7121 942-2243
Mon.-Thurs. 12:30-8:30 Mon.-Thurs. 10:00-8:30
Fri. I 0:00-6:00 Fri. I 0:00-6:00
Sat. 9:00-5:00 Sat. 9:00-5:00
Dyer-Schererville Branch Lake Station Branch
322-4731 962-2409
Mon.-Thurs. I 0:00-8:30 Mon.-Thurs. I 2:30-8:30
Fri. 10:00-6:00 Fri. 10:00-6:00
Sat. 9:00-5:00 Sat. 9:00-5:00
Forty-First Branch Munster Branch
980-5180 836-8450
Mon., Wed. 12:30-8:30 Mon.-Thurs. 10:00-8:30
Thes., Thurs., Fri. I 0:00-6:00 Fri. 10:00-6:00
Sat. 9:00-5:00 Sat. 9:00-5:00
Griffith Branch New Chicago Branch
838-2825 962-2421
Mon.-Thurs. 10:00-8:30 Mon. -Thurs. 12:30-8:30
Fri. I 0:00-6:00 Fri. 10:00-6:00
Sat. 9:00-5:00 Sat. 9:00-5:00
St. John Branch
365-5379
Mon. -Thurs. 12:30-8:30
Fri. 10:00-6:00
Sat. 9:00-5:00