SHRINKING KIDS! | Munster

Shrinking Kids! is offered at 2 p.m. June 27 at the Lake County Public Library's Munster branch, 8701 Calumet Ave. Scientist Wayne Szalinski has built a miniaturizing machine that doesn't work, until his kids accidentally break it and get shrunk themselves. This feature film is rated PG with a run time of 101 minutes. Children 5 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

FYI: Call (219) 836-8450.

ART IN PARK | Highland

North Township Trustee Frank Mrvan hosts Art in the Park this summer at Wicker Park. He started the program in 2007 to provide children of all ages with an artistic outlet in the summer. North Township will provide all materials and supervision for crafts like painting, collages and coloring. Art in the Park takes place at 10 a.m. Tuesdays through July 8 in the breezeway at the park, U.S. 41 and Indianapolis Boulevard. It's free to children of all ages.

FYI: Call (219) 932-2530, Ext. 320.

TEENS MEET | Munster

Munster Christian Outreach Center to the Blind will hold a meeting for visually impaired teens at 11 a.m. June 28 at Edwardo's Restaurant, 7920 Calumet Ave. Join the group for pizza and discussion. Call to RSVP.

FYI: Call (219) 923-3398.

LIBRARY STORYTIMES | Hammond

Hammond Public Library locations offer Little Listener storytimes for youths 3 to 5 years old. Little Listeners is at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Tuesdays, July 1 to 29, at the main library, 564 State St. It's at 1 p.m. Thursdays, June 26 to July 31, at the Howard branch, 7047 Grand Ave. The program is at 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, July 1 to 29, at the E.B. Hayward branch, 1212 172nd St.

FYI: Call (219) 931-5100, Ext. 336.

SEE MOVIE | Calumet Twp.

Movie Buzzzzzzz is at 1 p.m. June 28 at the Lake County Public Library's 41st Avenue branch, 3491 W. 41st Ave. Families are invited to see the Dream Works hit about bees featuring the voice of Jerry Seinfield. They will also read a story and munch on popcorn. Register.

FYI: Call (219) 980-5180.

POOL PARTIES | Hammond

Join Mayor Thomas McDermott at the Mayor's Pool Parties from 6 to 8 p.m. July 9 at Martin Luther King Pool and July 23 at Hessville Pool. Hammond residents are invited for free swimming, dancing and refreshments. Parties are weather-dependent.

FYI: Call (219) 853-6378.

CHOIR AUDITIONS | NW Ind.

Southlake Children's Choir is holding auditions for membership by appointment through August. Southlake Children's Choir is open to students 7 to 15 years old who live in Lake and Porter counties. Auditions are about 15 minutes long; no experience or preparation is necessary. The choir is a nonprofit organization dedicated to serving young musicians from Northwest Indiana and providing them with an exciting musical experience. The choir performs throughout Northwest Indiana.

FYI: Call (866) 662-1151 or visit www.southlakechildrenschoir.net.

TIME FOR TALES | Munster

Fantastic 4s, 5s and 6s is offered at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays, July 1 to 29, at the Lake County Public Library's Munster branch, 8701 Calumet Ave. Children 4 to 6 years old are invited to story times with themes this month of "Bug's Life," "Flutter, Buzz, Zoom," "Creepy, Crawly Critters" and "The Good, the Bad, the Bugly." All programs include stories, music, a craft and other activities.

FYI: Call (219) 836-8450.