Tour the World at the Crown Point Library

CROWN POINT | Discover different cultures through art and literacy. The Crown Point Library Children’s Services and the South Shore Arts are partnering a “Passport” series for preschool and school age children (ages 5-9). The programs at the Crown Point Library are literary programs to enhan…

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.

Friends of Library plan bus trip downtown Chicago Dec. 5

CROWN POINT | Friends of the Crown Point Library have planned a bus trip to downtown Chicago on Wednesday, December 5. Tickets cost $20.00 per person and go on sale November 1st. To reserve your seat, sign up at the Circulation Desk at the Crown Point Community Library. Payment must be recei…

Crown Point Community Library Welcomes Community Opening Day October 22

CROWN POINT | The highly anticipated opening of the new Crown Point Community Library is just around the corner. Monday, October 22, is opening day and marks the beginning of a two week long celebration with activities for all ages, including a special Grand Opening event on Sunday, October 28.

Friends of Library present 1st Literacy Luncheon October 13

CROWN POINT | The Friends of the Crown Point Community Library is proud to present their 1st Annual Literary Luncheon on Saturday, October 13 at 11:00 a.m. The event will take place at the First United Methodist Church located at 352 S. Main Street in Crown Point, and will include a special …

Temporary Inconvenience – Permanent Improvement

CROWN POINT | The new Crown Point Community Library will be opening October 22, 2012! In preparation for our move to the new library the current building will close at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 30.

Return to reading with the Library Book Discussion Groups

CROWN POINT | Come and share your thoughts about the selected titles at any or all of our library book discussion groups. New members are always welcome. Books are available at the circulation desks. For more information see our website or contact Barb at 663-0270 or email houk@crownpointlib…

One Day Audio Visual Sale set for July 26

CROWN POINT | The Friends of Crown Point Library will have an audio visual sale on Thursday, July 26 from 9-8. This sale will feature videos and books on cassettes. All items are $.50 each. The Crown Point Community Library is located at 214 S. Court Street.

Young readers support new library

CROWN POINT | Elementary students in Crown Point area schools participated in a Read-A-Thon to raise funds for the new Crown Point Community Library, scheduled to open this fall. Crown Point High School and Taft and Wheeler Middle Schools also held fundraisers for the library.

Crown Point Community Library kicks off Dogs Days of Summer

CROWN POINT | Crown Point Community Library kicked off their annual summer reading “Stories in the Park” with the Paw Power Blues Dog Club. Held at the Lake County Fairgrounds, Stories in the Park brings provides a fun and educational experience outside the library.

Harley Sheets appraises postcards for community residents

CROWN POINT | About two dozen people gathered to get their postcards appraised at a recent program given by Harley Sheets, president of the Indianapolis Postcard Club. Mr. Sheets gave a 30 minute synopsis on the history of the postcard and what makes them valuable. Following his presentation…

Library Kicks Off Summer Reading Event with a visit by Astronaut Jerry Ross

CROWN POINT | The summer reading event is about to begin at the Crown Point Community Library and Winfield Branch Library. Registration begins at both libraries on Monday, June 4, 2012. There will fun activities for all ages!

Dream Big–READ! 2012 Summer Reading Program

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Community library is looking for teen volunteers (must be entering 7th grade in the fall) to help us with our summer reading program. “Dream Big—READ!” is designed to encourage children to continue reading during summer vacation so that valuable reading skills w…

Crown Point Community Library Launches Summer Reading Program

CROWN POINT | Readers of all ages will explore the night this summer as the Crown Point Community Public Library presents “Dream Big—READ!” during their summer reading program. Activities include Reading with the Dogs, space exploration with astronaut Jerry Ross, Stories in the Park, dreams …

Crown Point Library offers Adult Summer Reading Program

CROWN POINT | “Between the Covers” is the theme for the adult summer reading program at the Crown Point Community Library. Create paper crafts with Jane, join one of our three book clubs, learn to knit or crochet, check out new thrillers, read to win weekly prizes and more. The 2012 Summer R…

Postcard History Presentation and Free Appraisals by Harley Sheets

CROWN POINT | Harley Sheets, vice-president of the Indianapolis Postcard Club will discuss the history and collecting of postcards on Saturday, May 26, 2012 at 2:30 p.m. at the Crown Point Library located at 214 S. Court Street, Crown Point, IN.

Preview of new C.P. Community Library offered on Saturday April 14

CROWN POINT | Community members are invited to see the progress of construction on the new library at the "Muddy Boots" preview tour on Saturday, April 14.

Crown Point Community Library expands services with eBooks

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Community Library has expanded its services with eBooks available to download from the library's website. Crown Point Library card holders can check out and download eBooks anytime, anywhere by visiting http://crownpoint.lib.overdrive.com.

Library receives community support

CROWN POINT | We are happy to announce the recent donations we have received from local individuals and groups to the new Crown Point Library. These recent benefactors, who have decided to support the new downtown library at a significant level of $1,000 or more, will be recognized in the li…

Library Board Meeting set for Jan. 24

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Community Library Board of Trustees will hold an Executive Session on Tuesday, January 24, at 5:00 p.m.; the regular meeting will follow.

Bruce Robbins' work to be exhibited at CPCL through end of November

CROWN POINT | Visit the annual exhibit of opaque watercolor illustrations by local artist Bruce Robbins at the Crown Point Community Library.

October National Reading Group Month

CROWN POINT | October is National Reading Group month, and the Crown Point Community Library offers several book discussion groups for adults and school age children. Whether you're a reading group member, parent, teacher, farmer or business owner, get involved in a book discussion group and…

C.P. Community Library Young Reader Book Club

CROWN POINT | Do you love to read? Want to talk about books? Meet new friends?

Start Reading Now for the Winfield Branch Library Book Discussion Group

CROWN POINT | The Winfield Branch Library Book Discussion Group meets on the second Tuesday of the month from 1:00 - 2:30 p.m. in the library of the Winfield Branch Library, 10645 Randolph Street. Read the book and join us for a lively discussion.

CPCL encourage children to 'Read to the Dogs'

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Community Library, 214 S. Court Street has their four-legged friends coming from 2-3:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 24.

Crown Point Library launches gift campaign

CROWN POINT | By the end of summer reading next year, there should be exterior touches being finished on the new Crown Point Community Library.

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.