Miniature golf is coming to Crown Point Library

CROWN POINT | 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. at the Crown Point Community Library. The new library will be transformed into an 18-hole miniature putting course for the day. The course will be set up throughout the first and …

May is 'Get Caught Reading' month

CROWN POINT | Kids watch, listen and learn. Be an example for them and get caught reading! The Get Caught Reading program is a nationwide campaign to remind people of all ages how much fun it is to read.

Library searching for teen volunteers

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Community Library is looking for teen volunteers to assist with the 2013 Summer Reading Program at both the Crown Point and Winfield locations.

Local author visit planned

CROWN POINT | Author Rosemary Gard will appear at the Crown Point Library on April 30 at 10 a.m. for a reading and conversation of her second novel "Destiny Denied."

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.

Crown Point Library Wednesday Knitters celebrate 4 years

CROWN POINT | In March, the Crown Point Community Library Wednesday Afternoon Knitters celebrated their fourth anniversary as a library sponsored group.

On display at the Crown Point Library

CROWN POINT | Throughout the month of April, Noretta Emerson displays a collection of her vintage hats, hat pins and holders.

Crown Point Library celebrates National Library Week

CROWN POINT | The Friends of the Library kicked off National Library Week with their spring book sale on April 13 and April 14. If you missed it, don’t worry, they have a great selection of books, music, and videos in their ongoing book sale which is located in the Internet café and open dur…

Miniature golf is coming to Crown Point Library

CROWN POINT | We are excited to announce the first annual Crown Point Community Library Mini Golf Event “A Hole Lot of Fun” on June 1.

Book sale coming to Crown Point Community Library

CROWN POINT | Crown Point Community Library is asking patrons to re-use-re-read and recycle for the Friends of the Crown Point Library's One Day Book Sale. This sale will be held April 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Library to host postcard appaisal event

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Community Library will be hosting the Postcard Presentation and Free Appraisals by Harley Sheets program at 2:30 p.m. on April 6.

CP Library holding board meeting Feb. 26

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Community Library will be holding its Board of Trustees meeting at 5:30 p.m. Feb. 26.

Swing by these upcoming library events

CROWN POINT | There are a number of events scheduled through the end of February at the Crown Point Community Library.

Library hosts morning movies

CROWN POINT | The Crown Point Community Library invites residents to head over the first Thursday of the month at 10 a.m. for a movie and popcorn. The event is free and registration is not required.

Return to reading with the CP Community 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.

Join the CP Library on trip to Chicago Flower and Garden Show

CROWN POINT | Join the Friends of the Crown Point Library on a bus trip to the 2013 Chicago Flower and Garden Show March 13.

Tour the world with 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 for a passport series for preschool and school age children.

Author Maryanne Burke to sign book at Crown Point Community Library

CROWN POINT | Author Maryanne Burke Battistinni will have a book signing for her book “Tales That Wag” at the Read to the Dogs event on Feb. 9 at 2:00 p.m. in the Children’s Library at the Crown Point Community Library.

Friends of Crown Point Community Library support special programs

CROWN POINT | Since 1983, the Friends of the Crown Point Community Library have supported special programs and help to purchase items not generally covered in the library’s regular operating budget.

AARP Tax Service available at the Crown Point Library

CROWN POINT | The AARP will provide free tax service, by appointment only, in the Tri Kappa Meeting Room on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. beginning Feb. 4 through April 10.

Local artists display artwork at the Crown Point Library

CROWN POINT | Two local artists have their artwork on display at the Crown Point Community Library.

Chess and the Library – a great combination

CROWN POINT | Are you interested in the game of chess? Come to the library and play! Any level of experience, all ages and beginners are welcome. A new chess group is now playing in the Internet Café on Tuesdays from 4 – 6 p.m. Open play is also available in the game room located on the seco…

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.

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.