La Porte County Public Library

09/01/2026

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month! 🎉

If you don’t have a library card, now is the perfect time to get one! With your LPCPL library card, you’ll have access to:

- Thousands of books, eBooks, and eAudiobooks
- Movies, music, and magazines
- Educational resources and databases
- Library of Things
- Makerspace equipment and tools at the LPCPL Exchange
- The New York Times News, Games, Cooking, Wirecutter, and The Atlantic
- So much more!

And the best part? It’s free! Stop by any LPCPL location to get a card.

08/31/2026

All LPCPL locations will be closed on Monday, September 7 in observance of Labor Day. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, September 8.

Looking for Labor Day weekend plans? Look no further! Join us at the Main Library and LPCPL Exchange this Saturday for our first-ever LibraryCon! 2026!

More info here: https://www.laportelibrary.org/event/librarycon-2026-40720

08/30/2026

This week at the library, join a book club, receive homework help, and attend the library’s inaugural LibraryCon! 📚

Bookies
Monday, 8/31 | 10-11am
Rolling Prairie Branch
Join fellow readers for a thoughtful discussion of “A Marriage at Sea” by Sophie Elmhirst.

Tween Book Club (Ages 10-13)
Tuesday, 9/1 | 4:30-5:30pm
Main Library
Get ready for a reading adventure as we discuss “A First Time for Everything: A True Story” by Dan Santat.

Family Storytime
Wednesday, 9/2 | 10-11am
Union Mills Branch
Join us for a scarecrow-themed storytime.

Homework Help
Wednesday, 9/2 | 3:30-6:00pm
Main Library
Get extra academic support in a variety of subjects to strengthen academic skills and promote independent learning.

STEAM for Teens
Wednesday, 9/2 | 4:30-5:30pm
Coolspring Branch
Code drones to fly using Python.

Challenge X
Thursday, 9/3 | 3:30-4:30pm and 5:30-6:30pm
Main Library
Join us at this afterschool program to create your own theme park!

Dining with Darkness: Serial Killers’ Last Suppers Fundraiser – Ticketed Event
Friday, 9/4 | 6:00-7:00pm
Main Library
Listen to historical presenter, Michelle Gibbons, discuss the last meals of some of the most infamous serial killers, while enjoying a sampling of their last meals at this fundraiser for Friends of the Library.
https://www.laportelibrary.org/event/dining-darkness-serial-killers-last-suppers-30995

LibraryCon! 2026
Saturday, 9/5 | 12:00-4:00pm
Main Library and LPCPL Exchange
Celebrate your Library fandom at LPCPL's first LibraryCon!
Complete your LibraryCon punch card to enter to win prizes. Cosplay is encouraged but not required.
https://www.laportelibrary.org/event/librarycon-2026-40720

Movie in the Garden
Saturday, 9/5 | 6-9pm
Main Library
Join us in the Reading Wi-Fi Garden for a family-fun movie night! Please bring your own blankets and lawn chairs.

📅Visit our calendar for this week's complete list of programs: https://www.laportelibrary.org/events/week/2026/08/30

08/28/2026

Dining with Darkness: Serial Killers’ Last Suppers is one week away! 🍽

Imagine you are an inmate on death row and were given one final meal. What would you choose?

Historical presenter, Michelle Gibbons, will discuss the last meals of some of the most infamous serial killers and explore the stories behind these infamous figures.

This ticketed event is a fundraiser for the Friends of the La Porte County Public Library.

Tickets are $25 and include a sampling of several infamous last-meal dishes.

🎟 https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/dining-with-darkness-serial-killers-last-suppers

08/27/2026

FEMA disaster assistance is now available.

Links to FEMA and IDHS resources can be found on our website: https://www.laportelibrary.org/community-resources?field_cr_type_target_id%5B311%5D=311

FEMA disaster assistance is now available. Impacted Hoosiers should visit disasterassistance.gov to submit an application for FEMA Individual Assistance. If individuals need help completing the application, FEMA has established a support hotline at 1‑800‑621‑3362.

Please note that FEMA disaster assistance is separate from the State Disaster Relief Fund. Individuals who have already applied for the State Disaster Relief Fund must also submit a FEMA Individual Assistance application to be considered for federal support. More details are available at the link below.

Learn more: https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20260826/how-apply-fema-individual-assistance

08/26/2026

Wrap up LibraryCon with a family movie night! 🎬

Saturday, September 5, is jam-packed with fandom-favorite activities, workshops, games and crafts at LibraryCon. Return to the Main Library later that evening--this time in the Reading Wi-Fi Garden--for a classic fandom film to kick off the unofficial start to spooky season!

Please plan to bring your own chairs and blankets.

More info here: https://www.laportelibrary.org/event/movie-garden-40751

08/25/2026

Sad news today. Dolly Parton inspired countless families through her belief in the power of reading and the joy that books bring to children. We are honored to continue her legacy through the Imagination Library of La Porte County.

Global icon and humanitarian, Dolly Parton, known to the world as a beloved singer, songwriter, philanthropist, actress, playwright, and author died peacefully today in Nashville, Tennessee. She was 80 years old.

Dolly is preceded in death by her beloved husband of 59 years Carl Thomas Dean (1942 – 2025), her mother Avie Lee Caroline Owens (1923 – 2003), and father, Robert Lee Parton, Sr. (1921 – 2000).

A rhinestone life that shone bright enough for the world to see, Dolly will forever stand as an inspiration not only through her timeless music and prolific songwriting, but also her wit, warmth, and kindness that made us all feel like family. Dolly Parton’s legacy is one of love, compassion, and resilience. With a seven-decade career, she inspired multiple generations of artists and fans with her music and an unwavering commitment to making the world a better place. Her songs will continue to resonate with people of all ages, and her philanthropic work will have a lasting impact.

At Dolly’s request, a small, private service will be held for immediate family. Dolly’s fans and friends from around the world are encouraged to pay tribute to Dolly on social media by tagging or by leaving a message at www.dollyparton.com

In lieu of flowers the family asks for donations to be made to Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library at www.imaginationlibrary.com

08/24/2026

Calling all teen artists! 🎨

The Noguchi Teen Art Competition is underway, and we're looking for you to take on this year's theme: Shaping Spaces.

Submit your artwork to the Main Library by October 14.

Awards will be presented to the First-, Second-, and Third-Place winners, plus ten Honorable Mentions, at the Open House on Tuesday, October 20.

Learn more about the theme, rules, and submission guidelines: https://www.laportelibrary.org/event/noguchi-teen-art-competition-open-house-39895

08/23/2026

This week, join a book club, receive tech help, and pop into the Library for a variety of programs for the whole family.

Maker Monday – No-Sew Fabric Coasters
Monday, 8/24 | 4-6pm
Rolling Prairie Branch
Make a set of no-sew decorative summer coasters out of felt.

Lathe Basics
Monday, 8/24 | 5:30-7:30pm
LPCPL Exchange
Learn all about the lathe, including safety precautions, parts of the machine, materials and supplies, and turning techniques.

Tech Help
Tuesday, 8/25 | All Day
Union Mills Branch
Get personalized assistance to better understand your technology.

Readers Corner
Tuesday, 8/25 | 6-7pm
Coolspring Branch
Join fellow readers for a thoughtful discussion about “God of the Woods” by Liz Moore.

Quilting Basics
Wednesday, 8/26 | 10am-12pm
LPCPL Exchange
Learn about quilting patterns, material selection, fabric preparation, and more!

Teen Zone: Escape Experience
Wednesday, 8/26 | 4-5pm
Main Library
Teens will work together to try to complete the Indiana State Library's Indiana Aviation Escape Experience Kit.

Tinker Teens – Raspberry P*s
Wednesday, 8/26 | 4-5pm
LPCPL Exchange
Use Raspberry P*s to connect and control LEDs.

Talking Books
Thursday, 8/27 | 1-2pm
Kingsford Heights Branch
Join fellow readers for a thoughtful discussion about “A Man Called Ove” by Fredrik Backman.

Kids Cooking – Homemade Pasta
Thursday, 8/27 | 4-5pm
Main Library
Kids will learn how to make pasta from scratch.

Inkscape Fundamentals
Thursday, 8/27 | 5:30-7:00pm
LPCPL Exchange
Learn everything you need to know to confidently create and customize your own designs.

📅Visit our calendar for this week's complete list of programs: https://www.laportelibrary.org/events/week/2026/08/23