Hammond City Council sets public hearing on library funding for June 10

HAMMOND | The Hammond City Council has set a public hearing for June 10 on funding for the Hammond Public Library.

New Leaf Resources Banquet

Lansing-based New Life Resources held their annual Celebration Banquet on Thurs., April 18. The event, at Munster's Center for Visual and Performing Arts, featured an hour of fellowship before dinner. Entertainment was provided by "Playfully Simple," an improv comedy troupe by Gary McFall, M…

Click: Lake County Public Library Sneak Peek

The Sneak Peek Gala at the recently renovated Lake County Public Library along US 30 in Merrillville took place on Friday, April 12, 2013. Guests at the invitation-only gala enjoyed hors d’oeuvres, carving stations, desserts and musical entertainment. The event took guests from the main leve…

GUEST COMMENTARY: Libraries serve vital needs in digital age

I heard someone ask the other day, “Are libraries still relevant with the advent of the internet and e-books?” For those who haven’t stopped by their libraries in a while, take some time during National Library Week (April 14-20) to visit the library and experience the vast array of services…

Contents of former C.P. library to go on auction block

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 in April.

Interlibrary loans shouldn't take this long to arrange

I am dismayed about the length of time I have waited to receive four interlibrary loan requests from two local public library systems in Northwest Indiana.

Crown Point is attracting development

Mason Maravilla, 3, of Crown Point, drops a book in the return slot inside the newly opened Crown Point Library last fall.

RECORDS - Larry Clark

Valparaiso Library Head of Genealogy Larry Clark looks up an obituary notice requested from someone in California. Clark says he receives many requests about former area residents from family and friends that now live out-of-state.

A place of solace: St. Jude House opens larger library for moms, kids

Volunteer librarian Pene Castor creates a card catalog Tuesday for the new library at St. Jude House.

A place of solace: St. Jude House opens larger library for moms, kids

The new library at St. Jude House in Crown Point now occupies four times more space that its former home in a storage area. People in the community donate books to the library for mothers and children staying at the domestic violence shelter.

A place of solace: St. Jude House opens larger library for moms, kids

Volunteer librarian Pene Castor creates a card catalog Tuesday for the new library at the St. Jude Family Violence Shelter and Prevention Center in Crown Point. Castor worked for weeks to catalog books and arrange displays before opening day Tuesday.

Soaking up some library time

Payton Hargis, 4, of Cedar Lake, looks through SpongeBob SquarePants books Wednesday at the Crown Point Community Library.

Soaking up some library time

Payton Hargis, 4, of Cedar Lake, looks through SpongeBob SquarePants books Wednesday at the Crown Point Community Library.

Gingerbread buddies

Assistant Librarian Melissa Boothe shows kids gingerbread men during toddler time at the St. John branch of the Lake County Public Library.

Gingerbread buddies

Dannika Mendorp, 2, of St. John, holds up her gingerbread man with her grandmother Lupe Lopez during a special gingerbread toddler time Tuesday at the St. John branch of the Lake County Public Library.

Gingerbread buddies

Sarah Hussey, of Schererville, helps Lily Bajda, 2, of St. John, make a gingerbread man during toddler time at the St. John branch of the Lake County Public Library.

Jane Ball library redecorated by dedicated staff

CEDAR LAKE | The Jane Ball Elementary School library was redecorated this summer by dedicated teachers and administrators. They selected a lake theme. The library even has a boat in which children can sit and read. Two beautiful murals were painted on the walls by Lincoln Elementary art teac…

Construction begins of parking lot for Crown Point library

CROWN POINT | Construction of an off-site parking lot is under way in a final phase of work related to the new city library in the 100 block of North Main Street.

Library holds surprise gallery opening for Hammond artist

People who attended an art opening for Levee Cunningham on Thursday at the Hammond Public Library had the chance to add their own messages to his work.

Library holds surprise gallery opening for Hammond artist

Levee Cunningham, of Hammond, and his caregiver James Stokes read messages written on a piece of his artwork during an opening Thursday at the Hammond Public Library. Cunningham has minimal use of his arms and legs because of a childhood accident.