The Happenings (2005)

2005·70.2 MB·English

by  Lake County Public Library

JANUARY 2005 HAPPENINGS @ your library
JOIN US AT LCPL FOR INTERESTING
PROGRAMS AND EVENTS IN 2005!.
It's a new year and there are lots ofa ctivi lines up speakers for each month's meet
ties planned for 2005. Our Gardening Se ing. On January 14111 at I Oam, Sandy BasaJa
ries will resume in March with nine con and Carrie Crisan, from the Lake County
secutive monthly programs on the third Parks Department, will present"TourYour
Tuesday oft he month, featuring all sorts of Lake County Parks." Blood pressure screen
infonnative gardening tips. The program ing will be available from 9:30am to
is sponsored by Purdue University Coop I 1:30am.
erative Extension Service and features many
On February 16111at6:30pm, we will wel
speakers from the Speakers Bureau of the come Mr. Ray Boomhower, Managing
Lake County Master Gardeners Pro or
Editor the Indiana Historical
gram. Distussions
abound in Society Press. He has written a bi-
ch year the Lake County Public ography of Hoosier Astronaut Gus
2005.
• rary hosts a discussion group, Join one or all Grissom, titled Gus Grissom: The
called Great Decisions, which is Lost Astronaut Mr. Boomhower will
oftbe many
sponsored by the Foreign Policy As- group provide a lecrure on Grissom and
sociation (FPA), a national, non distussions wilJ be on hand to sign copies of
profit, non-partisan, non-govern scheduled for his book. ··-·*'·
menta], educational organization. the New Year!
For those ofy ou who enjoy after-
The program is designed to educate
noon tea time, save the date ofSat
Americans about the significant issues that ~....,MhtLIMry
urday, April30 for the Lake County Public
influence their lives. Each year the FPA Library Foundation's annual Literary Tea. .... ... 4,128
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publishes a briefmg book which contains
The tea usually features an author and is held
infonnation on the topics to be discussed, Mebully.
at the Central Library. More information ...,.. ....
as well as a ballot for the participants to fill
to come on this wqrthwhile event
out on each subject covered. The final re
Besuretoread the program listings ofy our
port is sent to the White House, the Depart
local library branch in each Happenings. ,200
ments of State and Defense, members of
Our eleven branch locations offer many
Congress, the media, those participating in
monthly programs for chiJdren and adults.
the balloting process and concerned citizens.
New this year at our Hobart Branch is Cof
The program is open to the public and the
fee Break@ Your Library. lt will take
frrst month's discussion is scheduJed for
place on four Mondays, January 10, 17, 24
February 8"' and 221101 from 6:30pm to
& 31 during "Coffee Gourmet International
8:30pm. A one>time fee of $5 helps cover
Month." Coffee lovers can grab a mug and
the cost of the book.
A e a book, and join the library staff each of
Second Friday ofthe Month Club,
these Mondays for a different coffee flavor
1,062,416
~nsored by Centier Bank's 50 Advantage
and book!
Club, is a very popular program for senior
lttelct.
citizens at the Central Library. Donna Happy New Year!
Cafferata, 50 Advantage Club Coordinator, Sally Benson, Editor
Central Library able from 9:30am to 11 :30am. For more information call the
library, ext. 317.
1919 West 81st Ave. Merrillville, IN 46410
769-3541 www.lakeco.lib.in.us
CITIZENSHIP TEST PREPARATION •
CLASS
COMPUTER CLASS:
Jan. 15, 22, 29 and Feb. 5, Sat. from 1O am to 11 :30am.
MEET THE MOUSE
Larry Sharp, Executive Director of the International Insti
Jan. 5, Wed. at 2pm or 6pm. This beginning level com
tute/La Casa, will present this series oftest preparation classes
puter class will teach users how to hold, move and click a
for those preparing to become United States citizens. Pre
mouse. Pre-register beginning December 15, ext. 346.
register, ext. 309 or at the International Institute, 219-980-
4636.
COMPUTER CLASS:
BASIC WINDOWS ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
Jan. 12, Wed. at2pm or6pm. This class is the next step for CLASSES
beginners. Participants wi Ille arn computer terminology and
Jan. 17, Mon. and Jan. 19, Wed. thru Mar. 16, Wed. from
basic information about Windows. Pre-register beginning
6:30pm to 8:30pm. English as a Second Language classes
December 15, ext. 346.
are being offered with three levels of instruction: beginning,
intermediate and advanced. Participants work on speaking,
CIRCLE OF READERS BOOK
listening, reading and writing English through a variety of
DISCUSSION activities. Pre-register, ext. 309.
Jan. 13, Thurs. at 6:15pm. Readers are invited to a discus
sion ofF lame Trees ofThika: Memories ofa n African Child COMPUTER CLASS:
hood by Elspeth Huxley. It is 1913 and six-year-old Elspeth NAVIGATING THE NET
and her parents have trekked out to the wild Kikuyu country
Jan. 19, Wed. at 2pm or 6pm. Participants will explore the
of Kenya with the hope of establishing a successful coffee
library's homepage and Jearn about the Web. Pre-regis~
plantation on property her father had purchased from a man
beginning December 15, ext. 346. •
in a hotel bar wearing "an old Etonian tie." The book relates
her vivid child's-eye account of what they encountered and
COMPUTER CLASS: MEDICAL
how they coped in this all-but-untouched land. Pre-register,
RESOURCES
ext. 340.
Jan. 26, Wed. at 2pm or 6pm. Participants will learn about
SECOND FRIDAY OF THE MONTH health databases available from their home for library pa
trons, find information about prescription drugs, learn what
CLUB
HON CODE is, find the most useful web sites for medica
Jan. 14, Fri. at lOam. This month's club meeting, spon
tion infonnation and more. Pre-register beginning Decem
sored by Centier Bank's 50 Advantage Club, will feature
ber 15, ext. 346.
"Tour Your Lake County Parks," presented by Sandy BasaJa
and Carrie Crisan. Blood pressure screening will be avail-
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Black Oak Branch
5921 W 25rh Ave. Gary, IN 46406
readers~lakeco.in.us
844-8809 www.lakeco.lib.in.us/caltwp.h.
Cozy reads
for chilly days Call the Black Oak Branch for more information
about Happenings@your library.
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Griffith Branch
G-re~t 'Minds cftsk @ your library
940 N. Broad St. Griffith, IN 46319
838-2825 www.lalceca.lib.in/ca/twp.hlm
The caUer was planning a four-day trip to Canada
with her dog and cat and wanted to know whether she BOOK DISCUSSION
might have any problems at the border bringing them Jan. 19, Wed. at 7pm. Readers are invited to the discussion
into the country. ofBel Canto by Ann Patchett. During a lavish birthday party
at the home of the Vice President of a country in South
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:From countries where rabies is present (including America, terrorists burst in and take everyone hostage. Pre
the U.S.), dogs and cats may enter Canada if accompa register beginning December 15.
nied by a valid rabies vaccination certificate issued, in
either English or French, by a licensed veterinarian,
which clearly identifies the dogs (and/or cats) and shows
that they are currently vaccinated against rabies. This
certificate should identify the animal, as in breed, color,
weight, etc., plus indicate the name of the licensed ra
bies vaccine used (trade name), serial number and dura Cedar Lake Branch
tion of validity (up to 3 years).
13330 Parrish Ave. Cedar Lake, IN 46303
374-7121 www.lalceco.lib.in.uslcedarlake.htm
The website from which this answer was obtained is
www.canadaonllne.about.com/od/customs and is a
good source for information on the importation of many
other types of products into Canada. COMPUTER CLASS: BASIC WINDOWS
Jan. 4. Tues. at2pm or Jan. 5, Wed. at 6:30pm. This begin
ning level computer class will teach users about the key
board, the Windows desktop, word processing, and fmding
help. Pre-register.
l rty-First Avenue Branch
3491 W. 4111 Ave. Gary, IN -16408 IDSTORY VIDEO SERIES
980-5180 www.lakeco.lib.in.uslcaltwp.htm Jan. II, Tues. at 2pm. Viewers will examine the natural
history of Australia, visiting regions almost untouched by
man, and animals as unique as the land they inhabit. One
MYSTERY BOOK DISCUSSION hundred and four years ago in January, Australia became a
nation. Pre-register.
Jan. 10, Mon. at 12:30pm. Readers are invited to join the
discussion of The Turkey Day Murder: A Lucy Stone Mys
COMPUTER CLASS:
tery by Leslie Meier. Kadjo is accused of killing chickens.
Is execution too harsh? Nolan, the dog's owner thinks so, NAVIGATING THE NET
and he won't go for "ftxing" poor Kadjo either. In between Jan. 12, Wed. at 6:30pm or Jan. 18, Tues. at 2pm. Partici
preparing Thanksgiving dinner for twelve and keeping her pants will explore the )jbrary's homepage and learn about
four kids from maiming each other, Lucy Stone tries to fmd web addresses, links, search engines, and other aspects of
out who decided killing Nolan was another option. Pre-reg the World Wide Web. Pre-register.
ister beginning December 13.
INTERNET SAFETY
BOOK DISCUSSION
Jan. 17. Mon. at 6:30pm. Parents and their school-age chil
Jan. 31, Mon. at 6:30pm. Readers are invited to the discus dren will learn how to navigate the net safely. Attendance is
sion of The Devil in the White City by Erik Larson. Chicago )jmited. Pre-register.
and its preparations for the 1893 World's Fair serves as a
backdrop for this story of multiple murders. Daniel H. BOOKS AND CHAT
Anbam, the architect who planned the fair and the White
Jan. 19, Wed. at 6:30pm. Readers are invited to the discus
~. and Henry H. Holmes, a sadistic killer who built his
sion of The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers.
own "World's Fair Hotel" complete with dissection table,
In McCuller's flrst novel, a haunting, unforgettable classic
gas chamber and crematorium, are at the center of this true
that is often considered her finest work, readers meet John
narrative. Pre-register.
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~ Cedar Lake Branch ...c ontinued
Singer, a deaf mute who becomes the confidant of many of
the misfits of a small Georgia mill town during the 1930's.
Pre-register.
Travels by Michael Crichton
COMPUTER CLASS: "Michael Crichton shares stories of his extensive trav
els, both physical and spiritual. This nonfiction work is
EXPLORING THE NET
almost as much of a ..p age turner" as his best-selling
Jan. 20, Thurs. at4pm. Teens, ages 12 and older, will prac novels."
tice navigating the net using the library's homepage. They
MG/Reference
will explore helpful and interesting sites, play games, in
cluding Internet Trivia and Google Face-off. Pre-register. Touching Spirit Bear by Ben Mikaelsen
"After a troubled, angry teen is arrested, he is given a
PAINTING WITH ACRYLICS
choice between going to jail or facing the Native Ameri
Jan. 22, Sat. from 9:30am to 12:30pm. Participants will
can Circle of Justice. He chooses the Circle of Justice,
paint a deep woods landscape on an 8" x 10 " canvas. Fee of
thinking this would be an easy way out of prison. After
$12 covers the cost of materials and is due at the time of the
being sent to an uninhabited Alaskan island, he learns
class. Pre-register.
that nothing in life is as easy as it appears."
GA/Griffith
PAINTING WITH ACRYLICS
Jan. 24, Mon. from 6pm. Participants wiiJ paint a still life In Our Own Best Interest: How Defending Human
of fruit in a bowl on a 7" x 9" canvas. Fee of $12 covers the Rights Benefits Us All by WiiJjam F. Schulz
cost of materials and is due at the time of the class. Pre
"This well-written work succinctly explains why all
register.
Americans need to be concerned about human rights
abuses that are taking place throughout the world. Ac
TRAVEL THE WORLD WITHOUT
cording to the author, American prosperity and safety ·
LEAVING HOME
unquestionably tied to the promotion of basic rights for
Jan. 25, Tues. at 2pm. Viewers will travel to Canada via all citizens in our country as well as the societies oft hose
the big screen to explore wondrous sites and meet its very countries with which we interact. If you think that the
diverse people. Pre-register. abuses taking place injajJs on the other side oft he planet
don't have an acute effect on what happens to our soci
KNITTING CLASS ety in the U.S. (and even in Northwest Indiana), then
Jan 26, Wed. at 7pm. Both beginning and experienced knit you need to hear what this author has to say."
ters are invited to this class for instruction. Participants should ATffechnical Services
bring worsted weight yam and knitting needles. Attendance
is limited. Pre-register.
· the world during the Industrial Revolution-a technological
triumph and an incredible windfall for the wealthy finan
ciers behind it. Pre-register.
TRAVELOGUE WITH GORDON
Highland Branch
WILDER
2841 Jewett Sr. Highland, IN 46322
Jan. 10, Mon. at 2pm or 6:30pm. Gordon Wilder of High
838-2394 www.lakeco.lib. in. uslhighlcmd htm
land will show slides of his recent trips to Acadia National
Park, Nova Scotia, Vermont and New Hampshire. Pre-reg-
ister.
IDSTORY VIDEO SERIES
TUESDAY BOOK DISCUSSION
Jan. 3, Mon. at 2pm or 7pm. The opening of the Suez Ca
Jan. 11, Tues. at 2pm or 7pm. Readers are invited to the
nal in 1869 was the embodiment of everything that defmed
discussion ofI n Sunlight, in a Beautiful Garden by Kathleen
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Cambor. The South Fork Dam separates two very different
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worlds-the exclusive South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club
which I ies above the dam, and the working class town
HOBART TOWNSIDP
nstown that lies below the dam. The club and Johnstown
• re separate worlds until the flood in 1889 when over 2,000
people fost their lives. The tragedy overwhelms all of the
survivors and makes for an unforgettable story. Pre-register Hobart Branch
beginning December 14.
100 N Main St. Hobart, IN 46342
942-2243 www.lakeco.lib. in. usfhtwppage. htm
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
Jan. 12, Wed. from 1O am to noon. Hospice ofthe Calumet
Area will provide free blood pressure screening. For more
ON THE ROAD AGAIN
information call the library.
Jan. 5, Wed. at 7pm.lnterested travelers will enjoy Alberta,
SAND RIDGE BANK MORNING CLUB British Columbia, Manitoba and Saskatchewan when they
journey,. through video, the Badlands to scenic parkways of
Jan. 13, Thurs. at 10:30am. This month's club meeting will
the National Parks. Pre-register.
feature "Check Clearing for the 21st Century." Do you un
derstand how it works? Did you know that among the rea
SCRABBLE CLUB
sons Check 21 went into affect was to add further safeguards
Jan. 8, Sat. at 2pm. Scrabble players of all levels are wel
to check processing, to modernize the check collecting sys
come to challenge their skil1s during non-competitive games.
tem and reduce the likelihood of identity theft? Pre-register
Players will meet new friends while learning new words and
by calling the bank at 972-7317.
techniques. Pre-register beginning January 3.
ARMCHAIR TRAVELERS
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COFFEE BREAK@ YOUR LffiRARY
Jan. 17, Mon. at 2pm or 7pm. Travelers will begin their
Jan. 10, 17, 24 and 31, Mon. at 2pm. Coffee lovers
ioumey in Prague, then journal through Bohemia into south
should grab a mug and a book during "Coffee Gourmet
Poland where they will visit the vestiges of bygone eras
a International Month" and join the library staff each
find a new culture blossoming in the heart of Eastern
Monday in January for a different coffee flavor and book.
Europe. Pre-register.
Pre-register.
CLASSICS ON THE BIG SCREEN
BOOK CLUB AND CHAT
Jan. 24, Mon. at 2pm or 6pm. On screen this month is The
Jan. 18, Tues. at2pm. Readers are invited to the discussion
Fugitive starring Harrison Ford and Tommy Lee Jones. Dr.
Richard Kimble, a Chicago surgeon, is falsely convicted of of Future Homemakers ofA merica by Laurie Graham. In
1952, a group ofw omen married to pilots stationed at a U.S.
killing his wife. He leads Sam Gerard and his team ofa gents
Air Force base in Norfolk, England, are drawn together in
in the pursuit of the one-armed man who actually commit
intimate friendships that survive forty years of marriage,
ted the crime. Pre-register.
divorce, separations, and reunions. Pre-register.
MYSTERY BOOK DISCUSSION
. BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
Jan. 27, Thurs. at 7pm. Readers are invited to the discus
sion of Dangerous Attachments by Sarah Lovett. Dr. Sylvia Jan. 20, Thurs. at I pm. Miller's Merry Manor will provide
free blood pressure screening. For more information call the
Strange, a forensic psychologist, has dealt with some of the
library.
most twisted and depraved minds documented. Now one of
those minds, Lucas Watson, wants to deal with her. After
escaping from prison, Watson wants to play a game of wits
and wills with the beautiful doctor. Pre-register. Lake Station Branch
2400 Central Ave. Lake Station, IN 46405
CLASSICS ON THE BIG SCREEN
962-2409 www.lakeco.lib. in. uslhtwppage. htm
~· 31, Mon. at 2pm or 6pm. On screen this month is Ra
• starring Cuba Gooding and Ed Harris. This film is based
on a "Sports Illustrated" true story ofR adio, a mentally chal
Call the Lake Station Branch for more information
lenged young man whom South Carolina football coach
about Happenings@your library.
Harold Jones takes under his wing. Pre-register.
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New Chicago Branch the opera Tosca by Giacomo Puccini. She will provide in
formation about the composer and tell the story oft he opera,
3250 Michigan St. Hobart, IN 46342 •
accompanied by musical highlights. Pre-register.
962-2421 WVIW.lakeco.lib. in. uslhwtppage. htm
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
Jan. 27, Thurs. from 1O am to noon. Hospice of the Calu
Call the Lake Station or New Chicago Branch for
met Area will provide free blood pressure screening. For
more information about Happenings@your library.
more information call the library.
THURSDAY AFTERNOON BOOK CLUB
Jan. 27, Thurs. at 1:30pm. Readers are invited to the dis
cussion of Harvesting the Heart by Jodi Picoult. Paige's
mother left when she was five years-old. Now, having left
behind her father for dreams ofa rt school and marriage, she
Munster Branch
8701 Calumet Ave. Munster, IN 46321
836-8450 www.lakeco.l ib. in. us/munster.h tm
Lawrence A. Acheff
Director
HERITAGE, REFUGE AND MUSIC
Jan. 11, Tues. at7pm. John Wachala,ofthe Calumet Cham
Ana Grandfield
ber Musicians, will present a preview talk about the music
Assistant Director
in their upcoming concerts, "Heritage, Refuge and Music."
The concerts are being presented in conjunction with NIAA' s
Board of Trustees
exhibit "VALOR: The Warsaw Uprising of 1944 in Images
and Words." Pre-register. Ella Gilbertson Arthur Giannini
President Vice President
A NIGHT AT THE OPERA
Robert Marszalek Susan Buczek
Jan. 12, Wed. at 7pm. Arn Schenk, a member of the Lyric
Secretary Treasurer
Opera Lecture Corps, will discuss the background of the op
era Fidelio by Ludwig van Beethoven. He will provide in Michael Davis
formation about the composer and tell the story oft he opera, Sophie Misner
accompanied by musicaJ highlights. Pre-register.
Nenad Radoja
Dennis Tobin
NUMERACY DISCUSSION GROUP
Jan. 13, Thurs. at 6:30pm. This group, facilitated by Dr.
Foundation Board Members
James Schmidt, will discuss how numeracy plays a part in
Marti Ross Tom Surovek
our everyday lives, and why it is important to understand
information presented in mathematical terms and be com President Vice President
petent in mathematical skills. Pre-register. Judith E. Petrou David Buls
Secretary Treasurer
EXPLORE HA WAll
Jan. 20, Thurs. at 2pm or 7pm. The Hawaiian Islands are
Friends of Lake County Public Library
the most isolated archipelago on the planet, yet through the
Audrey Lundy Jean Oppenheim
development ofm odem tourism have become one oft he most
heavily visited places on earth. Experience Oahu, Kauai, President Jn Vice President
Maui and the "Big Island" ofHawaii. Pre-register. Mary Edwards Linda Crawford
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Vice President Secretary
A NIGHT AT THE OPERA
Judith Nelson
Jan. 26, Wed. at 7pm. Barbara DeBolt, a member of the
Treasurer
Lyric Opera Lecture Corps, will discuss the background of
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TALKING ABOUT BOOKS
Munster Branch ... continued
Jan. 26, Wed. at 7pm or Jan. 27, Thurs. at 10: 15am. Read
ers are invited to the discussion of The Devil in the White
s herself with a child of her own. Her mother's absence
City by Erik Larson. Chicago and its preparations for the
• es her doubt both her maternal ability and her sense of
1893 World's Fair serves as a backdrop for this story of
self-worth. Pre-register.
multiple murders. Daniel H. Burnham, the architect who
planned the fair and the White City, and Henry H. Holmes, a
GREAT BOOKS DISCUSSION GROUP
sadistic killer who built his own "World's Fair Hotel" com
Jan. 27, Thurs. at 7pm. Readers are invited to the discus
plete with dissection table, gas chamber and crematorium,
sbn of Civil Disobedience by Thoreau. This is a selection
are at the center of this true narrative. Pre-register.
from the Second Series ofG reat Books. A one time fee of
$25 covers the cost of the set of books. Pre-register.
St. John Branch
9450 Wicker Dr. St. John, IN 46373
365-5379 www.lakeco.lib.in.uslstjohn.htm
ST. JOHN TOWNSIDP
Call the Lake Station or New Chicago Branch for
more information about Happenings@your library.
Dyer-Schererville Branch
1001 W. Lincoln Hwy. Schererville, IN 46375
•322-4 731 www.lakeco.lib. in. us/dyerscher. htm 'De:> ~CD ~Ditt? @ your library
Nation Master-www.nationmaster.com
Provides country and regional graphs and descriptive sta
FIRST TUESDAY CROSS-STITCHERS
tistics based on geography, military, economy, crime,
Jan. 4, Tues. from 6:30pm. to 8:15pm. Join other cross education, and transportation. Based on the CIA World
stitchers for an evening of stitching, conversation and relax Factbook, this site is great for little known statistics and
ation. Get assistance with a difficult project, share new ideas interesting facts, such as which country has the highest
and view the latest issues of cross-stitch magazines and death rate by contact with scorpions (Mexico) or which
books. Pre-register. country has the highest cinema attendance (India).
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
Jan. 10, Mon. from 1O am to 1 I am. Unity Hospice will pro Barchart-www.barcbart.com
vide free blood pressure screening. For more infonnation Advanced technical charting and analysis of stocks and
call the library. commodities. Real time streaming quotes. Some ser
vices are subscription based, but free information is avail
SNAZZY SNOWMEN able on opinions, signals and industry sectors. Recom
Jan. 13, Thurs. at 6:30pm. Teens, ages 11 to 16, will ex mended for novice investors.
press their creativity by decorating clay pots to resemble
snowmen. The fmished crafts will be on display in the li
Poverty USA- www.povertyusa.org
brary for a few weeks. Plan your masterpiece ahead oft ime;
bring your own embellishments or use ours. Fee of$2 is due The Catholic Campaign for Human Development has
by January 7. Pre-register. designated January as Poverty in America Awareness
Month. This site contains a wealth of current data on the
• VEL WITH THE LIBRARY state of poverty in America, including official U.S. Cen
sus figures, other federal statistics and unbiased report
Jan. 19, Wed. at 7pm. Participants can escape winter in the
ing on many issues involving low-income families in the
tropical green paradise of Bali via large-screen video. Pre
United States.
register.
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2005 January closings
All locations of
LCPL Book Sale Room
the Lake County
Update
Public Library will be
closed on
Saturday, January I, 2005. Big Sale Coming Up!
Lake County PubUc Library On Saturday, January 22, everything in the
Foundation 2005 Read-a-Tbon Regular library hours will LCPL Book Sale Room will be half price.
is from resume on The half price sale will be repeated on
January 10 tbru February 18, 2005.
Monday, January 3, 2005. Thursday, February 24•. Watch for ol r
Help support your school and
the Foundation with this annual event to future sales!
encourage children to read.
Contact your school or local library
Thank you for your continued support.
for more information.
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Central Library
www.lakeco.lib.in.us
1919 West 81n Ave.~ Merrillville 769-3541
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Jan. 13, Thurs. Ill 4pm. Ch1ldren m grades K thru 6 wdl have fun with silly songs, game's inbnd ra carofrt bYased on the Capram Underpams seric:;.
Pre-register. ext ~60. .
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CELEBRATE THE LIFE OF MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR.
Jan. 17, Mon. at 2pm Children of all ages are mvitcd to hear ~tories of Martin Luther King, Jr. and make a memento to remember him
Preschoolers ~hould be accompanied by a p;ucnt or responsible sibling Pre-regtster. ext 360.
NATIONAL PUZZLE DAY
Jan. 27, Thun. at 4pm. Ch1ldrcr. m grades K thru 6 will celcbn:te Puzzle Day with ..1 1 sorts ofpuzzlmg games, crafts .:nd stone~.
Pre-rcghter. ext. 360
CALUMET TOWNSillP
Black Oak Branch
www.lakeco.Jib,in.u~tcaltwn.htm
5921 Wesr25'h Avr.. Gary 844-8809
. T CHOCOLATE MUGGTES
Jan. 13, Thurs. at 4:30pm Children 1n grade.~ K and higher are mvned to prepare a spec1al cocoa mix and spoon to enJOY on a cold Winter's
day. Pre-register.
Forty-First Avenue Branch
www.Jakeco.lib.in.uslcaltwv.htm
3491 West41" Al•e. . Gary 980-5180
HOT CHOCOLATE MUGGlES
Jnn. 12, Wed at 4pm. Chtldrcn m grades K Jnd htgher ::~re 10\ ned to prepare a ~pec~nl cocoa mix and spoon to CllJOY on a cold winter s da:y
Pre-reg1stcr
Griffith Branch
www.lakeco.lib.in/caltwp.htm
940 N. Broad St. 838-2825
FRIENDSHIP PINS
Jan. 12, Wed. at 3:30pm. Children m grades K and h1gher will tum old puule p1eces into pins th<~t are worn to celebrnte Marun Luther King
Jr. Day. Pre-register.
TL\fE TRAVELERS
Jan 19, Wed. at 3:30pm. Ch\ldren cges 7 and older WILl be:.r more from Don't You Know Tlure's a War On by Av1, then make a colored cube
• lC that was popular during 1942. Pre-rcg1ster.
BEAD\VORKS
Jan. 26, Wed. at 3:30pm. Children m grades K and higher will try their hand at headwork by making a bracelet or keychain. Pre-register.
SNOWMAN STORIES
Jan. II, Tues. at !0:30am. Preschoolers,
TODDLER TI.ME
Jan. 13 and 27, Thurs. nt I0 :30am. Toddlers,
Pre-register.
GINGERBREAD JAMBOREE
Jan. 18. Tues. at I 0:30am. Preschoolers,
gingerbread craft. Pre-register.
EXPLORING TilE NET
Jan. 20, Thurs. at 4pm. Teens, nges 12 and
and interesting sites and play games, including
PLA YDOUGH PIZAZZ
Jan. 2~. Mon at 4pm. Children of all ages
Pre-register.
A LONG WINTER NAP
Jan 27, Thurs. at 4:30pm. Students in grades
nlso play Winter Bingo and make a 1.:raft • ..,.,._"''"~"
FA...\ULY FUN NIGHT: IT'S
Jan. 3 I, Mon. at 6:30pm. Participants of all
Pre-register.
Jan. 5, Wed. at 10 :30am or I pm. PrP~rhnnJ •• n
register beginning December 20.
TODDLERS CELEBRATE WINNIE THE
Jan. I 0, Mon. at I 0:30am. Toddlers. age Z,
acuvities. Pre-register beginmng December 27.
BUSY BEES LUAU
Jan. 19, Wed. at 10:30am or lpm. 11'Cscn1DOJ~
Pre-register beginning January 3.
TODDLERS LUAU
Jan. 24, Mon. at I 0:30am. Toddlers, age 2,
other activities. Pre-register beginning January 10.
ALOHA LUAU
Jan. 25, Tues. from 3:30pm to Spm.
and food. Wear Hawaiian attire and get a pnze.