Tee time at the Crown Point Library

CROWN POINT | Calling all avid readers and avid golfers: Mark your calendars because miniature golf is coming to the Crown Point Community Library. The first annual “A Hole Lot of Fun” mini golf event will be held on June 1 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Contents of old C.P. library to be auctioned off Saturday

CROWN POINT | A kid-sized space shuttle where countless local children lifted off on pretend flights will be among items to go on the block when contents of the former library, and one library building, are auctioned Saturday.

OFFBEAT: Disney on Ice and animal opportunities this weekend

Phil Potempa's daily entertainment news column.

Lake Street Dolphins read to the dogs

Lake Street Elementary students participated in the PAWS program at the new Crown Point Library reading to dogs, Dec. 8.

Republicans to caucus Saturday to fill Lake County Council vacancy

CROWN POINT | Lake County Republicans are scheduled to name the next Lake County Council member this weekend.

Library starts new chapter

The new Crown Point Community Library held its official grand opening Sunday. The three-story, 46,750-square-foot facility actually opened for business last week in the 100 block of North Main Street, replacing a smaller library at 214 S. Court St. that closed Sept. 29 after 40 years. The $1…

Library starts new chapter

Ronald McDonald entertains visitors Sunday at the Crown Point Community Library grand opening. The $12 million, three-story, 46,750-square-foot facility opened for business last week in the 100 block of North Main Street, replacing a smaller library at 214 S. Court St. It closed Sept. 29 aft…

Library starts new chapter

Nicholas Sekercy checks out the new computers Sunday at the Crown Point Community Library.

Tutoring at the new Crown Point Library

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Library welcome tutors and invites them to join us on opening day, October 22, 2012, for a special Tea for Tutors at 3:30 - 4:30 p.m.

MARK KIESLING: Library looks good, but why the entrance?

The new Crown Point Community Library is architecturally splendid.

Retired astronaut Jerry Ross launches Crown Point Library summer reading program

Jenna Kortum, 6, of Crown Point, listens as astronaut Jerry Ross speaks during his visit Tuesday to First United Methodist Church to kick off the Crown Point Community Library's summer reading program.

Retired astronaut Jerry Ross launches Crown Point Library summer reading program

Astronaut Jerry Ross talks about his space adventures Tuesday while helping to kick off the Crown Point Community Library's summer reading program.

Retired astronaut Jerry Ross launches Crown Point Library summer reading program

Astronaut Jerry Ross autographs a DVD for 11-year-old Ethan Furman during his visit Tuesday to First United Methodist Church. Ross, a 1966 graduate of Crown Point High School, was the first person to fly in space seven times.

Crown Point Library Issues List of New Releases

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Library has issued a list of new releases. Here is a list of the available new fiction:

Tough review ahead for local government finances

CROWN POINT | Lake County's budget expert cautions local cities, towns, townships and other local government units to get serious about cutting spending -- or have austerity forced on them.

Professor Liu Presents Intro to Chinese Culture at Library

CROWN POINT | On Monday, July 11, at the Crown Point Library, Professor Jiangang Liu along with two other teachers, Ms. Jun He and Ms. Liang Ming, presented an Introduction to Chinese Culture.

C.P. council approves library variance

CROWN POINT | Construction of the new Crown Point Community Library will begin in early June thanks to action taken Monday by the City Council.

Used books, CDs on sale at library in C.P.

Kay Marshall, left, and Mary Kaplan scour the titles of children's books during a book and multimedia sale Sunday at the Crown Point Public Library. Members of the Friends of the Crown Point Library were able to browse books Sunday before the public. The public can check out the sale from 9 …

Friends of the Crown Point Library Host spring book sale April 11-13

CROWN POINT | The Friends of the Crown Point Library will host an open to the public event from Monday, April 11 through Wednesday, April 13. Members of the Friends of the Crown Point Library will enjoy an exclusive preview sale day on Sunday, April 10 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.