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Weekly Programs MAIN BRANCH:

Monday: 10:30 AM Story Time
4: 00 PM Movie Day

Tuesday: 10:30 AM Story Time
4:00 PM Teen Book Club (Every 3rd wk)


Weekly Programs: RAP


Wednesday: 10:30 AM Story Time

Thursday: 10:30 AM Story Time

We Caught You Reading!👀📖We've reached the end of Get Caught Reading Month, but our love for literacy stays with us each ...
05/29/2026

We Caught You Reading!👀📖

We've reached the end of Get Caught Reading Month, but our love for literacy stays with us each and every day. Take a look at all of our wonderful staff members and patrons we caught this month unwinding with a good book. Thank you to everyone who participated, and we hope to catch you reading again soon!📖

Did you get caught reading this month? Let us know!✨

💃🕺 Ready to move to the rhythm? Join us for FREE Salsa Dancing Lessons at the Patrick Branch Library! Learn the basic st...
05/29/2026

💃🕺 Ready to move to the rhythm?
Join us for FREE Salsa Dancing Lessons at the Patrick Branch Library! Learn the basic steps and rhythms of salsa from a skilled instructor in a fun, beginner-friendly environment. No experience needed — just bring your dancing shoes and a partner! 🎶✨

📅 June 12, 2026
⏰ 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Patrick Branch Library
1008 W Chicago Ave, East Chicago, IN 46312

This program is intended for adults. A waiver must be signed prior to participation.

05/28/2026

Our Unearth A Story Summer Reading commercial is finally HERE! 📚✨

Join the summer reading challenge starting Monday, June 1st for children AND adults! Be sure to share with your friends and family and show us some love in the comments if you enjoy the video! 💚

📚 Look who👀got caught reading! It's Mattie Harris from the Friends of the Library. We love seeing the library's dedicate...
05/28/2026

📚 Look who👀got caught reading!
It's Mattie Harris from the Friends of the Library. We love seeing the library's dedicated supporters enjoying a good book. Thank you for all you do to support the library! ❤️📖

🖤💚❤️ MARK YOUR CALENDARS! ❤️💚🖤You’re invited to our Juneteenth Celebration hosted by the Friends of the Library at the E...
05/27/2026

🖤💚❤️ MARK YOUR CALENDARS! ❤️💚🖤

You’re invited to our Juneteenth Celebration hosted by the Friends of the Library at the East Chicago Public Library! ✨📚

Join us for a day of unity, culture, music, community, and celebration as we honor history, freedom, and legacy.

🗓 Saturday, June 6, 2026
⏰ 10:00AM – 4:30PM
📍 East Chicago Public Library – Main Library Front Parking Lot

Enjoy:
🎶 Live DJ
🛍 Merchandise Vendors
🍴 Food Vendors
🎟 50/50 Raffle
📚 Book Sale

🦖 Are you ready to DIG into a prehistoric summer of reading fun? 📚The East Chicago Public Library’s 2026 Summer Reading ...
05/27/2026

🦖 Are you ready to DIG into a prehistoric summer of reading fun? 📚

The East Chicago Public Library’s 2026 Summer Reading Program is approaching fast and shaping up to be a volcanic BLAST! Join us this summer starting Monday, June 1 through Saturday, July 31! 🎉

Be sure to check out the details for our Kick-Off Party and Closing Party included on the flyer. Mark your calendars and get ready for a ROAR-some summer filled with stories, adventures, activities, and fun for ALL ages! 🌴📖🦕

05/27/2026

**Summer Reading Teaser is Here!!**

Plot twist: your summer just got booked!

This summer reading teaser is only the beginning… 👀📚

Full video coming soon! Please spread the word about our upcoming summer reading program! Starts June 1st!!

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👶💙 New and expecting parents — support is closer than you think!We are proud to share this amazing FREE community resour...
05/27/2026

👶💙 New and expecting parents — support is closer than you think!

We are proud to share this amazing FREE community resource from Healthy Families Indiana serving families in Lake County. From parenting support and child development resources to FREE incentives like diapers, baby care items, and more, they’re here to help families thrive.

Whether your little one is already here or arriving soon, this program offers one-on-one support, education, and connections to local resources at no cost. 🤍

📞 Contact Sarah at (708) 973-8024 to learn more or schedule a visit!

05/27/2026

A library that laughs together, stays together. 😂📚

Turns out the loudest part of the library is us laughing after “cut.” 😂

Good books. Great people. Endless laughter. 📚😂

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🕵️‍♀️🔍 Can YOU solve the mystery? 🔍🕵️‍♂️There's a case to solve this week at the East Chicago Public Library Pastrick Br...
05/26/2026

🕵️‍♀️🔍 Can YOU solve the mystery? 🔍🕵️‍♂️

There's a case to solve this week at the East Chicago Public Library Pastrick Branch on May 28th and we can use your sharp detective skills to crack it open! Gather your friends and join us from 4pm to 6pm for Case Files Game Night!🗂️

🧩👉 Be ready for a night full of suspense and intrigue as you work together as a team to see "Who Done It"!

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2401 E Columbus Drive
East Chicago, IN
46312

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5am

Telephone

+12193972453

Website

https://linktr.ee/eastchicagopubliclibrary

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