More About FREE Kids Library Events: Legos, Bounce, Scrabble, Movies, Parties & More! (ages birth to teen)

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CEDAR LAKE
The Cedar Lake Branch Library, 10010 W. 133rd Avenue, is offering the following programs. Registration is required for all programs: Click for Details or contact Melissa Nowak at 374-7121.
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Kids Storytime: Ages 4-5
Tuesday, October 04: 11:30am โ€“ 12:15pm
Tuesday, October 18: 11:30am - 12:15pm
4 and 5-year-olds will hear stories and participate in music activities, rhymes, and other activities, with an emphasis on important early pre-reading skills.

Kids Storytime: Ages 2-3
Thursday, October 06: 11:30am โ€“ 12:15pm
Thursday, October 20: 11:30am - 12:15pm
Toddlers, 2 and 3 years of age, accompanied by a caregiver will participate in stories, finger plays, and music activities. Activities will help to develop important pre-literacy skills.

Kids Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 months
Tuesday, October 11: 11:30am โ€“ 12:15pm
Tuesday, October 25: 11:30am - 12:15pm
Babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to help early literacy skills.

Kids Homeschool Hangout (Grades K-6)
Wednesday, October 12: 1:30pm โ€“ 2:30pm
Wednesday, October 26: 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Homeschool children are invited to attend a program exploring a unique topic each month. The only requirement is imagination and registration!

Kids Pajama Storytime: Ages 2-6
Monday, October 17: 5:30pm - 6:15pm
Storytime for preschoolers and their families. Enjoy an evening of storytime with books, finger plays, and music. Feel free to wear pajamas!


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DYER-SCHERERVILLE
The Dyer-Schererville Branch Library, 1001 W. Lincoln Highway (US 30), is offering the following programs. Registration is required for all programs: Click for Details or contact Brenna Echterling at 322-4731.
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Kids LEGOยฎ Club (Grades K-5)
Thursday, October 27: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Young builders are invited to join the club and use their creativity! Registration required. Blocks are supplied by the library.


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GRIFFITH
The Griffith Calumet Branch Library, 1215 E. 45th Avenue, is offering the following programs. Registration is required for all programs: Click for Details or contact Lisa Stojanovich at 838-2825.
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Baby Storytime: Ages Birth - 23 Months
Tuesday, October 04: 11:30am โ€“ 12:00pm
Tuesday, October 18: 11:30am - 12:00pm
Rhymes, books, music, and movement, are designed to help with early literacy skills, for young children, birth - 23 months with an adult caregiver. Must register ahead of time.

Kids - An Afternoon of Scrabble
Wednesday, October 05: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Folks of all ages are invited to a fun afternoon of Scrabble. Increase your vocabulary while having a great time! Bring a friend!

Kids - Art Club (Grades K-5)
Wednesday, October 05: 6:30pm โ€“ 7:30pm
Wednesday, October 12: 6:30pm โ€“ 7:30pm
Wednesday, October 19: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Each session will highlight a different artist- we will learn about their craft and try out their unique style for ourselves. 6 week program; sign up for all or choose individual sessions to attend

Kids - Storytime: Ages 2-3
Tuesday, October 11: 11:30am โ€“ 12:00pm
Tuesday, October 25: 11:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music, and a take-home craft, that teach early literacy skills. Please register all attending.

Kids - LEGOยฎ Club (Grades K-5)
Monday, October 17: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children (completed grades K-5) may free build with the library's LEGOยฎ blocks or build a 'challenge' project. Constructions will be displayed in the library until the next LEGOยฎ Club meeting.

Kids - Storytime: Ages 4-5
Monday, October 24: 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Children will develop pre-reading skills as they enjoy stories, music, and a craft.

Kids - Book Club (Ages 10-13)
Monday, October 24: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tweens can join a discussion about Freddie vs. The Family Curse by Tracy Badua. Ages 10-13. Please register.

Kids - Family Storytime
Wednesday, October 26: 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Celebrate Halloween with silly & spooky stories, music, related activities, and a craft, all included in this storytime for children and their family members. Come dressed in your costume!


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HIGHLAND
The Highland Branch Library, 2841 Jewett Street, is offering the following programs. Registration is required for all programs: Click for Details or contact Cathy Watts at 838-2394.
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Kids Storytime: Ages 2-3
Tuesday, October 04: 10:30am - 10:50am
Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music, and a take-home craft, that teach early literacy skills. Please register all attending.

Kids Bounce and Roll: Ages 6 - 11
Wednesday, October 05: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children ages 6 - 11 will participate in various bouncing and rolling activities, then make a tabletop game to take home!

Kids Storytime: Ages 4-6
Thursday, October 06: 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime features stories, fingerplays, music, and a take-home craft that teach pre-reading skills for kids 4-6.

Kids Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 months
Tuesday, October 25: 10:30am - 10:50am
Babies and toddlers, birth - 23 months of age, accompanied by their caregivers, will enjoy this program filled with rhymes, books, music, and movement designed to encourage early literacy skills.

Kids LEGOยฎ Club (Grades K-5)
Tuesday, October 25: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children in grades K - 5 may free build with the library's LEGOยฎ blocks or build a 'challenge' project. Constructions will be displayed in the library until the next LEGOยฎ Club meeting.

Kids Power Paws for Kids
Wednesday, October 26: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children will have the opportunity to read aloud to a Power Paws therapy dog and their volunteer.


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HOBART
The Hobart Branch Library, 100 Main Street, is offering the following programs. Registration is required for all programs: Click for Details or contact Meagan Muiser at 942-2243.
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Kids - LEGOยฎ Club (Grades K-5)
Wednesday, October 05: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children (completed grades K-5) may free build with the library's LEGOยฎ blocks or build a 'challenge' project. Constructions will be displayed in the library until the next LEGOยฎ Club meeting.

Kids - Storytime: Ages 2-3
Thursday, October 06: 11:00am โ€“ 11:30am
Thursday, October 20: 11:00am - 11:30am
Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft, that teach early literacy skills.

Kids - Baby Storytime
Tuesday, October 11: 10:30am - 11:00am
Baby storytime is a half-hour program that includes songs, stories, and sensory play for babies from Birth to 23 months and their caregivers.

Kids, Tween, and Teen Green STEAM (ages 8-15)
Wednesday, October 12: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens and Teens, ages 8 to 15, can join this hour-long interactive program that encourages conservation and STEAM.

Kids Storytime: Ages 4-6
Thursday, October 13: 2:30pm โ€“ 3:00pm
Thursday, October 27: 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Storytime features stories, fingerplays, music, and a take-home craft that teach pre-reading skills for kids 4-6.

Kids Speedcubing Club
Friday, October 14: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Join us as we speed-solve Rubix's cube puzzles. All skill levels are welcome. Rubix's cubes are supplied.

Kids Pajama Storytime
Wednesday, October 19: 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Storytime for preschoolers and their families. Enjoy an evening of storytime with books, finger plays, and music. Feel free to wear pajamas!

Kids Frankenslime
Wednesday, October 26: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Join us for a monster of a time as we create Frankenslime. Supplies will be included. Dress for a messy time.


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LAKE STATION-NEW CHICAGO
The Lake Station-New Chicago Branch Library, 2007 Central Avenue, is offering the following programs. Registration is required for all programs: Click for Details or contact Alissa Williams at 962-2409.
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Kids - Virtual Family Storytime
Tuesday, October 04: 4:00pm - 4:20pm
Join us via zoom for a family storytime for children 2-6 and their caregivers, featuring stories,
fingerplays, and songs that teach pre-reading skills. Please register with an email to take part.

Kids - Family Storytime: Ages 2-6
Wednesday, October 05: 5:00pm - 5:20pm
Toddler and preschool-aged children and their caregivers are invited to an early literacy storytime filled with books, songs, and rhymes.

Kids - Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth to 23 months
Thursday, October 06: 10:30am โ€“ 10:50am
Thursday, October 20: 10:30am - 10:50am
Babies and toddlers will participate in stories, nursery rhymes, finger plays, and music activities designed to enhance important pre-literacy skills.

Kids - Storytime: Ages 2-3
Tuesday, October 11: 4:00pm - 4:20pm
Children 2 & 3 years of age, and their caregivers, are invited to a toddler storytime featuring stories, fingerplays, and songs that teach early literacy skills.
Registration opens on Tuesday, August 30 2022 at 9:00am

Kids - LEGOยฎ Night
Wednesday, October 12: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children and their families are invited to create and play with lego in an hour of free play and fun.

Kids - Baby & Me: Ages Birth to 21 months
Thursday, October 13: 4:00pm - 4:20pm
Babies and their caregivers are invited to a special evening program where participants will hear stories, do finger plays, sing songs, and take part in other pre-literacy activities.

Kids - Family Game Night
Monday, October 17: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Come hang out and play some games! We provide video games & board games...you bring your friends & family to join in on the fun! All ages.

Kids - Storytime: Ages 4-5
Tuesday, October 18: 4:00pm - 4:20pm
4 and 5-year-old children and their caregivers are invited to an early literacy storytime, featuring books, fingerplays, and songs that teach pre-reading skills.

Kids - STEAM Club (Grades K-6)
Wednesday, October 19: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
School-age children are invited to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math with fun projects at the library. Please wear clothes you do not mind getting messy in.

Kids - Tween Snack and Craft (ages 8-12)
Tuesday, October 25: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tweens ages 8-12 are invited to an hour of casual art and some snacks! Please register ahead of time for this event.

Kids - Halloween Party
Wednesday, October 26: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Children of all ages and their families are invited for some spooky fun at the library. Come dressed up for a costume contest, gets some treats, play games, and make some spooktacular art.



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MERRILLVILLE
The Merrillville Branch Library, 1919 W. 81st Avenue (US 30), is offering the following programs. Registration is required for all programs: Click for Details or contact Elizabeth Simons at 769-3541, Ext. 360.
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Kids Storytime: Ages 2-3
Tuesday, October 04: 10:30am โ€“ 10:50am
Tuesday, October 18: 10:30am - 10:50am
Storytime for children 2 & 3 years of age, with a caregiver, featuring stories, fingerplays, music, and a craft, that teach early literacy skills.

Kids Home School Hangout
Wednesday, October 05: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
A space for kids that are home-schooled where they can meet other kids and bond over various activities.

Kids Storytime: Ages 4-5
Tuesday, October 11: 10:30am โ€“ 10:50am
Tuesday, October 25: 10:30am - 10:50am
Children will develop pre-reading skills as they enjoy stories, music, and a take-home craft.

Kids Mother Goose on the Loose: Ages Birth - 23 months
Wednesday, October 12: 10:30am โ€“ 10:50am
Wednesday, October 26: 10:30am - 10:50am
This 20-minute lap-sit program uses songs and rhymes to foster language development.

Kids Hotel Transylvania
Friday, October 21: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Join us for a frighteningly good time as we view the film Hotel Transylvania. Light refreshments will be served.

Kids Pajama Storytime
Thursday, October 27: 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Join us as we wear pjs and read bedtime stories and sing lullabies together.


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SAINT JOHN
The St. John Branch Library, 9450 Wicker Avenue (US 41), is offering the following programs. Registration is required for all programs: Click for Details or contact Jenny Miller at 365-5379.
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Kids Family Storytime: Ages Birth - 6
Saturday, October 01: 10:00am - 10:30am
A 30 minute storytime for children ages Birth - 6 and their family. We will read books, sing songs,and take home a craft!

Kids Storytime: Ages 2-3
Tuesday, October 04: 10:15am โ€“ 10:45am
Tuesday, October 18: 10:15am - 10:45am
A 30 minute program for toddlers, ages 2-3 with their caregiver(s). We will read books, sing songs, and take home a craft!

Kids Baby And Me
Thursday, October 06: 10:15am โ€“ 10:45am
Thursday, October 20: 10:15am - 10:45am
A 30 minute storytime for children ages Birth-24 months, with their caregiver(s). We will sing songs, read books, bounce, wiggle, and move!

Kids Baby And Me
Thursday, October 06: 11:15am โ€“ 11:45am
Thursday, October 20: 11:15am - 11:45am
A 30 minute storytime for children ages Birth-24 months, with their caregiver(s). We will sing songs, read books, bounce, wiggle, and move!

Kids Storytime: Ages 4-6
Tuesday, October 11: 10:15am โ€“ 10:45am
Tuesday, October 25: 10:15am - 10:45am
A 30 minute program for children, ages 4-6 and their caregiver(s). We will read books, sing songs, and take home a craft!

Kids Bad Art Workshop (Grades K-6)
Wednesday, October 12: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children in grades K-6 are welcome to join us for a bad art workshop! We'll get silly and try to make ugly creations.

Kids Power Paws for Kids
Saturday, October 22: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Children will have the opportunity to read aloud to a Power Paws therapy dog and their volunteer. Bring your favorite book to show the dog or borrow one of ours!

Kids Interactive Movie: Hocus Pocus
Monday, October 24: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Families are welcome to wear their Halloween costumes and join us in watching Hocus Pocus (Rated PG). We'll eat snacks and shout, dance, and play along with the movie.

Date & Time

October 31, 2022

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