Ex-E.C. library director working on plea deal in federal case

EAST CHICAGO | The federal trial of the former director of the East Chicago Public Library was pushed back to August while both parties continue negotiations on a plea deal, according to court records.

Health, Wellness and You – Bingo – Win with Wellness

EAST CHICAGO | “BINGO - Win with Wellness” will be held in May at the East Chicago Public Library in conjunction with the library’s s monthly “Health, Wellness and You” program, which provides adults with a dose of health information and free blood pressure screening. The goal of BINGO – Win…

East Chicago Public Library to honor William Passmore

EAST CHICAGO | The East Chicago Public Library will be hosting a dedication ceremony and a reception honoring the late William B. Passmore today at 5:30 p.m. at the Main Library located at 2401 E. Columbus Drive. An official ribbon cutting to rededicate the William B. Passmore Career Service…

ECPL showing special movie in celebration of African American Heritage Feb. 28

EAST CHICAGO | February is Black History Month! The East Chicago Public Library is celebrating by showing a special movie in celebration of African American Heritage. Come join us on Thursday, February 28th at 5 PM at the Pastrick Branch, 1008 W. Chicago Avenue. The event is free and open to…

Saturday program will mark King day at library

EAST CHICAGO | The East Chicago Public Library, in collaboration with the I Too Sing America Organization Inc., will commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day at an event at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Main Library, 2401 E. Columbus Drive. The program is free and open to the community.

Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Dec. 6

EAST CHICAGO | The public is invited to join in lighting up the holiday season on Thursday, December 6 at 5 p.m. at the East Chicago Public Library, 2401 E. Columbus Drive. The Christmas tree lighting ceremony is scheduled at the Main Branch, which showcases trees representing some of the et…

Food for Fines Month in December

EAST CHICAGO | Fines for overdue library materials will be forgiven if patrons contribute a nonperishable food item during the month of December, Interim Library Director Mr. Charles Moore announced.

Old-style Sacher torte

During the summers spent in an enclave of old cottages on Lake Michigan in the Grand Mere area off the highway near Stevensville, summer treats meant going to Bit of Swiss Bakery, then owned by Hans Kottman and his wife Mary. Kottman, who hailed from Austria, had first been a baker back in t…

Twinkie Kerfuffle: Simplify your life and make them yourself

I started writing this column when I heard Hostess had closed and there would no longer be Twinkies, Ho Hos, Ding Dongs and no Sno Balls in our lives and that people were beginning to sell them on eBay and Amazon at astronomical prices. For example, an eBay ad touts “the original 8K Twinkie …

Diabetes and Alzheimer’s Workshop slated for Nov. 14

EAST CHICAGO | “Diabetes and Alzheimer’s” will be the focus in November of the East Chicago Public Library’s monthly “Health, Wellness and You” program, which provides adults with a dose of health information and free blood pressure screening. The workshop and blood pressure screening is bei…

Former E.C. library director pleads not guilty to tax fraud

HAMMOND | The former director of the East Chicago Public Library pleaded not guilty Tuesday to filing false tax returns, federal court records show.

Free Health Workshops offered

EAST CHICAGO | Adults can receive a dose of health information and get their blood pressure checked for free by taking part in the East Chicago Public Library’s monthly “Health, Wellness and You” workshops. The workshops and blood pressure screenings are being held in collaboration with Mult…

Mexican Culture Celebration hosted at East Chicago Public Library

EAST CHICAGO | The East Chicago Public Library’s celebration of Mexican Heritage, which is celebrated each year in celebration of Mexican Independence Day, has come to mean much more to the community. It brings together children and adults to celebrate the diversity of East Chicago.

Get the smartest card at your library

EAST CHICAGO | September is Library Card Sign-up Month, and the East Chicago Public Library wants to make sure that all children in East Chicago have the smartest card of all – a library card.

Puerto Rican Heritage Celebration at the East Chicago Public Library

EAST CHICAGO |The East Chicago Public Library cordially invites you to attend a FREE program celebrating Puerto Rican Heritage. The program, which is titled “Simbolos de Puerto Rico” (Symbols of Puerto Rico) will highlight the heritage and talents of the Puerto Rican community. The program w…

2012 Summer Reading Club – A Midsummer Knight’s Read

EAST CHICAGO | Registration is under way for the East Chicago Public Library’s Summer Reading Club, a seven-week program designed to stretch the imaginations and improve the reading skills of youngsters in preschool through high school.

Library honoring Judge Arredondo with reception Thursday

EAST CHICAGO | The East Chicago Public Library will be hosting a dedication ceremony and a reception honoring retired Lake County Judge Lorenzo Arredondo on Thursday, May 17, 2012 at the Main Library located at 2401 E. Columbus Drive. An official ribbon cutting to dedicate the Judge Lorenzo …

The East Chicago Public Library celebrates Children’s Day/Book Day

EAST CHICAGO | As the nation's population continues to become more diverse, the East Chicago Public Library will join hundreds of libraries in celebration of the 16th anniversary of El día de los niños/El día de los libros (Children's Day/Book Day).

National Kick Butts Day Event at ECPL

EAST CHICAGO | March 21st is National Kick Butts Day and in recognition of this day, students from the East Chicago Voice Chapter have set up table top displays with visuals of tobacco's dangers, along with free pamphlets and brochures.

Free Mac Computer Workshop

EAST CHICAGO | The East Chicago Public Library in collaboration with the School City of East Chicago, City of East Chicago, and ECTV News are providing a FREE workshop on the basics of Mac computers.