check it out!...each exhibition is unique—but all invite visitors to share their voices and become...

february 2020Library neWs & events

Check It Out!

in tHis issueHours/Locations...............................2

in tHe community .........................3,10

aduLt events .....................................4,5

cHiLdren’s events ...........................6,7

mini goLf...........................................8,9

databases ..........................................11

friends of tHe Library................12,13

movies ................................................14

WinfieLd brancH events ............15,16

2 read • discover • connect

HoW to register for a Program offered at tHe Libraryall events are free unless noted otherwise. registration is encouraged.

adult programs are designed for ages 16 and above.children’s programs are designed for kids in grades K-5.teen programs are designed for teens in grades 7 and above.

registration can be done in tHree Ways:

• online: Visit crownpointlibrary.org, and click on the tab labeled“EVENTS”.

• call the library:Crown Point:

Adult | 306-4593Children/Teen | 306-8068

Winfield: All ages | 662-4039

• in-person:Crown Point:

Adult | Reference Desk, 2nd FloorChildren/Teen | Children’s Library, 2nd Floor

Winfield: All ages | Front Desk

*Important: If an event is full, please place yourself on the waiting listwhen available. Sometimes the library can meet demand with an addi-tional class or may have a cancellation. Be thoughtful of others and can-cel your registration if you realize you are unable to attend.

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connect WitH tHe Library! As you visit the library and attend your favorite programs, take a

photo and share it with us on social media! We would love to hear whatyou liked about the library event you attended and what your Librarymeans to you.

During your next visit, please ask for a story form and share your librarystory. You can also submit your story online atcrownpointlibrary.org/about/whats-your-library-story/

@CrownPointLibrary

@CrownPointLib@CPCL_INRoom

@CrownPointLibrary

Check It Out! is a monthly newsletter ofthe Crown Point Community Library. It isavailable at both libraries, online, or signup on our website to have it emailedto you directly.

Locations

main Library- 122 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307 (219) 663-0270

Hours:Mon. - Thurs.: 9 - 8 p.m.Friday & Saturday: 9 - 5 p.m.Sunday: 1 - 5 p.m.

Winfield branch Library - 10771 Randolph St.Crown Point, IN 46307 (219) 662-4039

Hours:Mon., Wed. & Fri.: 10 - 5 p.m.Tues. & Thurs.: 10 -7 p.m.Saturday: 10 - 2 p.m.Sunday: Closed

Library meetingsfriends of the Library - Tuesday, Feb. 11| 10 a.m.New members welcome!

board of trustees - Monday, Feb. 17 | 5 p.m.Public Welcome!

Library cLosingsJanuary 1March 17April 3, 12May 10, 24, 25June 21July 4September 6, 7November 25 early closure at 5 p.m.November 26, 27December 24, 25, 26, 31

PHoto/video recording for Library PurPosesThe Library reserves the right to photograph/video

record program participants. Such material is usedfor Library marketing purposes and may be publishedin any type of Library publicity materials including the website, event flyers, newsletter and social media chanels. If you do not wish to be photographed/video recordedplease notify staff.

The Calumet region, shaped by generations of community grit and passion, is home to rare ecosystems and monumental steel mills. Learn about the unique relationship between nature, world-class innovation, and artistic expression that makes this region like no other.

In this collaborative three-part series of exhibitions located across the region, local museums, and history centers present their collections and stories. Each exhibition is unique—but all invite visitors to share their voices and become part of the fourth, summative exhibition at the Field Museum.

DISCOVER THE UNEXPECTED TREASURES OF THE CALUMET REGION IN THIS COLLABORATIVE, FOUR-PART EXHIBITION SERIES!

Exhibition 1 Collaborators

June 28 - November 17, 2019

Blue Island Historical Society, Calumet Heritage Partnership, Historic Pullman Foundation*, People for Community Recovery, Pullman National Monument (NPS), Robbins Illinois History Museum, Southeast Chicago History Museum


January 16 - June 30, 2020

Cedar Lake Historical Association, Crown Point Public Library, Gary Public Library and Cultural Center*, Hammond Public Library Local History Room, Lakeshore People’s Museum, Northwest Indiana Steel Heritage Museum


July 7 - December 6, 2020

Barker Mansion, Brauer Museum of Art*, Porter County Museum, Westchester Township History Museum

Summative Exhibition

February 2021 - January 2022

Field Museum*

Additional voices will share the region’s stories through programs and events.

*Host site

Calumet Heritage Area Map Credit: Field Museum

in tHe community

read • discover • connect 3

Discover an unexpected nationaltreasure located at the southern endof Lake Michigan through theCalumet Voices, National Stories exhi-bition series. The Calumet region,shaped by generations of communitygrit and passion, is home to rareecosystems and monumental steelmills. Learn about the unique relation-ship between nature, world-class inno-vation, and artistic expression thatmakes this region like no other.

Experience the life of a steel millworker. See neighborhoods andnature through the eyes of renownedartists. Learn about the region’s natu-ral areas and the people who havefought to protect them. In this collabo-rative three-part series of exhibitionslocated across the region, 15 localmuseums and history centers presenttheir collections and stories. Each exhi-bition is unique—but all invite visitors toshare their voices and become part ofthe culminating exhibition at the FieldMuseum.

The second exhibition opened onJanuary 30, 2020, at the gary PublicLibrary and cultural center, 220 W 5thave., gary, in 46402. It will remain ondisplay until June 30, 2020. Partneringorganizations (in addition to host site):Cedar Lake Historical Association,Crown Point Community Library,Hammond Public Library, LakeshorePeople’s Museum, Northwest IndianaSteel Heritage Museum.

Partnering organizations honor thehistory of Lake County, Indiana, and itscontribution to the Calumet Regionand the greater national story. It wasa collaborative effort to tell the storyof this physically and culturally variedcounty. We chose stories that reflectthe greater tale we wanted to conveyabout Lake County – that these 626square miles provided, and still pro-vide, an incredible opportunity withinits natural wonders for both industryand the people who chose to settlehere and call this area home. Pleasevisit the Gary Public Library andCultural Center to enjoy all the storiesthe exhibit has to share about this landof natural, industrial, and social oppor-tunities.

the crown Point community Library indiana room is a proud participant

in this community project.

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aduLt Programs - (ages 16+) croWn Pointongoing activities foraduLts - ages 16+

Free unless otherwise noted. Registrationrequired for some programs.

yoga & meditationmondays | 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.

maHjong: thursdays | 1 - 3 p.m.

maHjong instruction: **1st monday of the month | 1 - 3 p.m. **there will be no instruction sessionfor the month of february.

bunco cLub:1st monday of the month | 12 - 3 p.m.

Knitting cLubsmondays | 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.Wednesdays | 12:30 - 2:30 p.m.

crocHet grouP mondays | 9 - 12 p.m.

Hand & foot card cLubWednesdays | 1-3 p.m.

under cover QuiLters tuesdays, feb. 11 & 25 | 10 - 3 p.m.

coLor your stress aWay4th monday of the month| 1 - 3 p.m.

PLaying WitH PaPer monday, feb. 10| 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Bring your craft to work on withother crafters.

PaPer crafting (fee reQuired)tuesday, feb. 18 |10 a.m. or 1 p.m. thursday, feb. 20 | 5:45 p.m.

Join your fellow paper crafters aswe make three projects each month.

Bring adhesives such as tape run-ner, glue dots and liquid glue.

There is a $6 fee for materialspayable at the time of class.

indiana roomPreviously on display in the Crown Point Library Lobby, Exercise Your

Right to Vote has moved to its permanent location in the Indiana Room.The display highlights the newest addition to the collection, donated bythe Lake County Board of Elections: the 1934 Primary Election Rollbooks,with historical information regarding the 1934 election. Although the dis-play is in a locked case, the books can be made available for viewingupon request. Perhaps you'll find a familiar name if you peruse the books.

Visit the Indiana Room for a Winter Reading Program themed display.Sweet Treats for Sweet Reads explores the history of Indiana-based candyand chocolate companies. Many are still considered some of the finest inthe country.

Interested in genealogy? Have a stumper in your research? TheIndiana Room has a program just for you. descendant drop-in: thegenealogy Help Program, the genealogy program from the Crown PointCommunity Library Indiana Room, is here to help with your genealogyquestions and stumpers. Stop by the Indiana Room on monday, february10 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. This is intended for quick questions and help; ifyou require additional services you may be asked to make an appoint-ment.

Take your learning home and visit the Indiana Room’s online blog IfSolon Could See Us Now? https://crownpointlibrary.org/research/indiana-room/if-solon-could-see-us-now/ Or, if you are on Twitter you can followthe Indiana Room @CPCL_INRoom for tweets on genealogy, preservation,and history. Any questions, please contact the Indiana Room [email protected] or 219-306-4593.

free tax PreParation by aarPThe AARP will be assisting elderly and low-income patrons with tax

returns again this year. In conjunction with the IRS, free e-filing service willbe available for qualifying tax returns. AARP tax counselors have beentrained and certified to IRS standards.

The AARP will not schedule appointments via the phone.aPPointments WiLL be taKen in Person onLy, at tHe Library, by aarPvoLunteers. Library staff cannot scHeduLe an aPPointment.

aarP scHeduLe:tuesdays/tHursdays - february 4 - aPriL 14: 9:30 a.m. -12 P.m.



booK grouPsWinfield branch1 - 2:30 p.m.

Tuesday, February 4:A Spool of BlueThread, Anne Tyler

crown Point Library-evening book group6 - 7:30 p.m.Thursday, February 13:The Winter Soldier,Daniel Mason

crown Point Library-“3rd monday at 1” 1 - 2:30 p.m.Monday, February 17:The Book Woman ofTroublesome Creek,Kim Richardson

census job aPPLication friday, february 7, 14, 21, 28 | 1-3:30 p.m.

United States Census Bureau is hiring for the2020 Census. The library will be providing time forinterested individuals to meet with Census staff toapply to be a census taker. Interested individualswould need the following qualifications:

• At least 18 years old• Have a valid Social Security number• Have a valid email address

• Pass a criminal background check• Be able to work flexible hours, including days, evenings, and week-

ends.• Have access to a vehicle and have a valid driver’s license• Have access to a computer with Internet to complete trainingMeet with Census staff to inquire about employment and to complete

the application process at the library.For more information or to apply online, visit 2020census.gov/jobs or

call 1-855-JOB-2020.

LaKe county PHotograPHy cLub WorKsHoP series: fundamentaLs of Picture comPosition saturday, march 7 | 1-4 p.m.free | registration required | Participants will need to bring their cameras.Instructions will demonstrate how to do the following:

• Use natural lighting effectively• Use the rule of thirds to position the main subject• Use lines in nature to direct the eye• Use camera settings for creative effects• Use depth of field• Determining use of flash

Participating stores

(East side)

Toys in the AtticNordikreationsMescolareEyewear on the SquareHeidi's House of Clock RepairHouse of LordsCore Crown PointFree Spirit Designs

(West side)

Noka's Cafe & CateringAntique Vault & RecordsGeppetto'sThe Little Pink ShopCandy Cove

storyWaLK in tHecourtHouse sHoPsDuring the month of February

look for the library’s story walk inthe windows of shops on the his-toric Crown Point CourthouseShops. The story walk will featureLove Monster and the LastChocolate by Rachel Bright.Special thank you to all the participating sponsors that helpedmake this story walk possible! Inaddition, shops owners will haveextra surprises for visitors!


Kids Programs - croWn Pointstory timeDuring story times, children will enjoy alively mix of books, songs, rhymes andmovements that encourage their emerg-ing language skills. Registration is encour-aged.

terrific 2’s: tuesdaysfebruary 4, 11, 1810 a.m. or 11 a.m.(age 2 with a caregiver)

Preschool Pals: Wednesdaysfebruary 5, 12, 1910 a.m., 11 a.m., or 2 p.m.(ages 3-5 with a caregiver)

book babies: thursdaysfebruary 6, 13, 2010 a.m. or 11 a.m.(ages 0-2 with a caregiver).

greyt readers1st saturday of the month | 10 a.m.feb. 1, mar. 7, apr. 4

Greyt Readers provides an opportuni-ty for your child to read to retired grey-hounds in a relaxed atmosphere.Children can practice reading out loudwithout fear of judgment. No registrationnecessary.

cotton candy sLime tuesday, february 4 | 5-6 p.m.grades K +

Make non-edible fluffy cotton-candyscented slime. No registration required,drop in between 5 and 6 p.m. While sup-plies last. Kids under age 9 need an adulthelper.

vaLentine crafting for teens and tWeensfriday, february 7 | 3:30 p.m.ages 12-17

Whether you love Valentine's Day ornot, there will be something for you at thiscrafting event! Make a card for someonespecial or a decoration to brighten yourroom. There will be several projects tochoose from, so you're sure to find just theright thing! Registration is required.

science exPerience: storybooK stemmonday, feb. 10| 2:30 p.m or 4 p.m.grades 1 - 5

Students are invited to experiencethe science within stories. Focusing pic-ture books, students will complete a STEMchallenge similar to a problem the char-acters encountered. This month, studentswill complete an unplugged coding chal-lenge. Registration required.

famiLy steamsaturday, february 15 | 1–3 p.m.all ages

Bring your family and join us in thechildren's program room for hands-on sci-ence fun! Activities will incorporateScience, Technology, Engineering, Art,and Math. Children must be accompa-nied by an adult. No registration required,sign up to receive a reminder.

seriousLy series: magic tree Housetuesday, february 18 | 5 p.m. grades 1 and up

Seriously Series celebrates a newbook series with games, crafts and activi-ties every month. Registration requiredand opens February 3.

cocoa, cooKies, and canvasWednesday, february 19 | 5 p.m.ages 11- 17

Bring your artistic energy to thelibrary's canvas painting program. Sipcocoa and nibble on cookies while cre-ating your masterpiece. Free, all suppliesincluded. Registration required andopens February 3.

dungeons & dragons cLubthursday, february 20 | 4:30- 6:30 p.m. ages 10 and up

Greetings, fellow adventurers. Areyou on a quest to learn more about thewonderful role-playing tabletop adven-ture that is Dungeons and Dragons? Wewill meet monthly to play. If it's your firstsession playing, you can create a char-acter and observe gameplay, and thenjump right in the following month!Registration required.

Lego cHaLLenge contestmonday, february 20 | 4:30 p.m. ages 6-10

Use your imagination to complete aLego challenge. Challenge contest cre-ations will be displayed and voted on forour Lego contest. All masterpieces will beon display for one month. Registrationrequired.

beginning codingsaturday, february 22 | 11 a.m.ages 4-6

Learn basic computer coding. Thisprogram will combine unplugged activi-ties and a sphero demonstration. It isdesigned for beginners with no previouscoding experience. Registration requiredand opens February 3.

LeaP day Partysaturday, february 29 | 10 a.m.- noonall ages

Hop into the library for a jumpinggood time! Enjoy crafts and games tocelebrate leap year. No registrationrequired.

** neW story time registration**beginning in 2020 registration

is not required for our ongoing story timeevents, however, feel free to sign up to

receive a reminder!


neW imaginative PLay areaIn 2018, the Crown Point Community

Library received a generous donationfrom the Birdzell Family in memory oflocal educator, Sharon Greening. Thememorial gift was designated to assistwith the development and enhance-ment of the Library’s early reading pro-gramming and services. The Library hadbeen carefully planning how to utilize

the donation to foster early literacy devel-opment in both the Crown Point andWinfield communities.

In 2019, in addition to renaming the Crown Point location’s Children’sProgram room in Greening’s honor, a portion of the donation was used to pur-chase a large number of educational materials to support sensory program-ming for all children, but especially for children with special needs. On January24, 2020, the Library introduced a new imaginative play area in the Children’sLibrary located at the Crown Point location. The area, designed to havethemes that will switch out periodically, will provide an ever-changing learningexperience for community children. Some of the planned themes include agrocery store, veterinarian office, diner, farmer’s market, post office, sciencelab, ice cream parlor, bakery, hot dog stand, and pizza shop. The imaginativeplay materials will also travel to the Winfield Branch Library for use in their imagi-nation play area. The Library’s new imaginative play area will become anotherreason why the Library has become a destination for both learning and fun.

The new area will support the American Library Association and PublicLibrary Association’s “Every Child Ready to Read” program (ECRR) practices,which include talking, singing, reading, writing, and playing. The research-based series of practices help young children develop essential literacy skillsthat will help them get ready to read and started on the right path to schoolreadiness and future success.

The library’s storytime events and early literacy programs are derived fromECRR practices. The library has always been a destination where children andfamilies can come to learn and play together and its mission seeks to offer pro-grams and opportunities for parents and children to interact while providingparents and caregivers resources in supporting the literacy development oftheir children.

The Library is thankful for the generous donations from community membersand organizations. For more information on how to make a donation to theLibrary please contact Laura Clemons at (219) 306-4599 or [email protected].

teens - grades 6-12dungeons & dragons cLubthursday, feb. 20 | 4:30- 6:30 pm ages 10 and up

Greetings, fellow adventurers.Are you on a quest to learn moreabout the wonderful role playingtabletop adventure that isDungeons and Dragons? We willmeet weekly to play. If it’s your firstweek playing you can create acharacter and observe game play,and then jump right in the followingmonth! Registration required.

vaLentine crafting for teens and tWeensfriday, february 7 | 3:30 p.m.ages 12-17

Whether you love Valentine'sDay or not, there will be somethingfor you at this crafting event! Make acard for someone special or a deco-ration to brighten your room. Therewill be several projects to choosefrom, so you're sure to find just theright thing! Registration is required.

teen movieKarate KidWednesday, february 19| 3:30 p.m.

Come relax after school with ateen movie in the Game Room.Popcorn will be provided!

cocoa, cooKies, and canvasWednesday, february 19 | 5 p.m.ages 11- 17

Bring your artistic energy to thelibrary's canvas painting program.Sip cocoa and nibble on cookieswhile creating your masterpiece.Free, all supplies included.Registration required and opensFebruary 3.

From left: Oliver S., Gavin G. and Ophelia S.were the first shoppers at the new imaginativeplay area “grocery store.”

mark your calendars and come out for a day of fun to support your Library!

Library mini golfsaturday, aPriL 18, 2020

10 a.m. - 3 p.m.admission is $5 per person / $20 for a family of five

FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!


Presenting sponsor:


the 2020 Library miniature golf event“a “Hole” Lot of fun” is proudly presented by mccarroll dental!

Library Mini Golf is the library’s signature fundraisingevent to raise funds for programming for all ages.The eventembraces the dual purpose of fundraising and providing aparticipatory and engaging way for community members toenjoy and explore the library space. All of the proceedsfrom this event go towards enchancing library services andexpanding the traditional boundaries of library programmingfor all ages.

The decorated holes, sponsored by local businesses,organziations and local schools, make the course fun andengaging for the players as they putt through the stacks, onthe first and second floor, down the staircase and all theway to the 19th hole “Family Fun Zone” where we will havefree refreshments, carnival games, face painting, raffles, vot-ing for the best decorated hole by participating schools andmore!

sponsorhip opportunitiesLibrary Mini Golf is a great way to put your business in

front of hundreds of community members. All sponsorshipscome with unique benefits and tickets to the event. Contactus to learn how you can sponsor a hole or donate a raffleitem at the Library Mini Golf event! Call Laura at219-306-4599 or email [email protected].

this unique fundraiser serves a dualpurpose; it brings the communitytogether and raises money to supportlibrary programming. in addition tocelebrating national Library Weekwith our Library mini golf event, wealso incorporated the celebration of“school Library month” with a holedecorating contest, open to all crownPoint schools, sponsored by thefriends of the Library.

LIBRARY MINI GOLF!Join us again for a day of family fun at


Staff and Library Board of Trustees enjoyed a wonderful evening at the opening reception of Calumet Voices/National Stories “Calumet: The Land of Opportunity” at theGary Public Library. This is the second site exhibit. For more information please visitwww.calumetheritage.org/calumetvoices/

Above:From left-Julie Wendorf, library director, CrisGenovese, reference assistant, MaryHarrigan, head of reference services,Jenanene Letcher, Indiana Room specialist,and board members Fiona McCarroll andRose Kendall.

ancestry LibraryPremier resource for genealogists that contains census, vital, military, court, and immigrationrecords. this database can only beaccessed in the library.

booklettersA service connecting readers withbooks through websites, newsletters,and RSS feeds.

chilton’s auto repair manualsCar repair including vacuum andwiring diagrams for a wide variety ofvehicles.

crown Point High school yearbooksYears: 1916, 1927, 1931-1940, 1943-2015.

crown Point obituary indexIndex created from obituaries reportedin the Crown Point Star (aka LakeCounty Star or Crown Point Register)newspaper.

driving Practice testsPrepare and practice before you takeyour Indiana driving test! Providesaccess to Indiana Driver’s Manual andonline practice tests for car, motorcy-cle, CDL, and more!

esequelsGuide to adult Series Fiction with seriesorder, a brief description of the seriesand something about the author.

financial ratings seriesIndependent, unbiased FinancialStrength Ratings of Banks, Credit Unions& Insurance Companies, conservativeBuy-Hold-Sell Ratings of thousands ofStocks, Mutual Funds & ExchangeTraded Funds. Also, create your ownPersonal Account to create aWatchlist, get Upgrade/DowngradeNotifications and Log In from anywhere.

gale virtual reference LibraryAccess to over 100 online referencetitles, including encyclopedias.

genealogy center free databasesLinks to helpful genealogy resources.

global road WarriorMaps and photos as well as cultural,business and travel information on 175countries. Great for students doingresearch.

Heritage Quest onlineGenealogical and historical materialgoing back to the late 1700’s fromcensus records, books, and family histo-ries along with tax lists, city directories,probate records, and more.

indiana digital archivesDigital index to many state records.

indiana HistoryWide variety of Indiana historical docu-ments, narratives, memoirs, pamphlets,political speeches, sermons, songs,legal treatises and children’s books.

indiana memoryAccess to Indiana’s unique culturaland historical heritage through a vari-ety of digital formats

inspire databasesMagazine articles, books, encyclope-dias, and other resources on currentevents, science, business, health, peo-ple, hobbies, and much more.

Legal formsOfficial, State Specific, Federal,Business, Personal, Real Estate andGeneral forms covering hundreds oflegal subjects and issues.

mango LanguagesOffers over 60 foreign language cours-es featuring native speakers, over 17ESL/ELL courses, foreign language films,and much more!

national geographic magazinearchiveNational Geographic MagazineArchive, 1888-1994, includes fullysearchable articles and photographsof the magazines.

novels for students (gale virtualreference Library)Critical overviews of novels from vari-ous cultures and time periods with discussions of plot, characters, themes,and history.

reference usaInformation on businesses and peoplefor researchers, students, and job seekers.

sirs researcherResources on current social topics,including pro and con positions. Greatfor student research. For home access,you will need to enter the login:IN0624H and the password: 46307.

testing and educationreference centerOver 300 practice tests and courses,information on colleges, scholarships,resumes, and other career tools.

tumblebook LibraryElectronic story books, readables, puzzles, games, and language learningfor kids


ever Wondered about a certain database in our coLLection? feLt confusedabout HoW to use a database? did you KnoW We Had any at aLL?

You can find databases from our main homepage by clinking on “Resources” andthen “Databases.” The databases are available free in both library locations. Most datab-ses can be viewed remotely, for library card holders, from home, or any computer ormobile device which has internet access. Here is a list of available resources, for moreinformation visit https://crownpointlibrary.org/database-list/ or call (219) 306-4593.

Library databases


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Please make checks payable to the Friends of Crown PointLibrary and mail to 122 N. Main Street, Crown Point, IN 46307.

friends of tHe LibraryPurPose: The Friends of Crown Point

Library advocate for the library andsupport library collections, services,programs, and staff development.Membership is open to individualsand families who want involvementin the library.

Annual membership contribu-tions and community support of ourfundraising events allow the Friendsto provide financial assistance tothe Library to provide a wide rangeof opportunities for lifelong learning,enrichment and enjoyment foreveryone in the community.

2020 officers:Donna Hill, PresidentCarol Fisher, Vice PresidentJoan Brasa, SecretaryCindy Beckman, Treasurer

montHLy meetings:2nd Tuesday of the month at 10

a.m. (unless otherwise noted) at theCrown Point Location. New members always welcome.

February 11, March 10 - 6 p.m.“Annual Meeting”

April 14, May 12, June 9July - No meeting, August 11September 8, October 13November 10, December 8


$100 bunco Prizedoors open 5:30 p.m. • dinner 6 p.m. • bunco starts 7 p.m.

ticKets: $35 per person or $30 friends members!Ticket includes: Dinner, Game Entry, Door Prize Ticket

FRIDAY, MARCH 136 - 9 P.M.

AT THE CROWN POINT LIBRARY

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

F U N D R A I S E R

Bunco players of all skill levels are invited to come out for a night of dice rollin’ fun to help raise money for books! Bunco for Books is a fundraiser hosted

by the Friends of the Crown Point Library. Proceeds go towards the purchase ofbooks and other supplies to support the Crown Point Library’s literacy

outreach efforts including Book Babies, book discussion groups and more.

Friends of theCROWN POINT LIBRARY

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croWn Pointfree| no registration | Popcorn will be served

matinee - 2nd monday of tHe montHHarrietmonday, february 10| 1:30 p.m.

The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery andtransformation into one of America's greatest heroes, whose courage,ingenuity, and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed thecourse of history.

foreign fiLm - 3rd Wednesday of tHe montHcomplicity - japanese with english subtitlesWednesday, february 19| 6 p.m.

A Chinese man moves illegally to Japan in order to improve his lifeand gain opportunity. He buys and assumes a false identity at con-siderable cost and is, therefore, more than happy to accept a joboffer meant for someone else. Having forged his way into a newsetting once again he has to contend with the reality that the jobis preparing traditional Japanese soba noodles.

famiLy movies - sundays at 1:30 p.m.Sunday, February 2 - Dora and the Lost City of GoldSunday, February 9 - The Angry Birds Movie 2Sunday, February 16 - The Secret Life of Pets 2Sunday, February 23 - How To Train Your Dragon: The HiddenWorld

teen movieWednesday, february 19| 3:30 p.m.

Come relax after school with a teen movie in the GameRoom. This month’s movie is “Karate Kid.”

WinfieLd brancHfree | registration required |Popcorn will be served

matinee - 2nd friday of tHe montHHarrietfriday, february 14 | 1:30 p.m.


newdate!

for aduLts - ages 16+free unless otherwise noted.

registration required.

cHess cLub-aLL ages1st & 3rd thursday of the monthfeb. 6 & 20 | 4 p.m.

booK discussion grouP2nd tuesday of the month | 1 p.m.Tuesday, February 4: A Spool ofBlue Thread, Anne Tyler

PaPer crafts2nd thursday of the monthfeb. 13 | 10:15 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Join your fellow paper craftersas we make three projects eachsomething new every month andalso appropriate for the season.

Please bring adhesives such astape runner, glue dots and liquidglue. There is a $6 fee for materialspayable at the time of class.

PaPer crafting4th friday of the monthfeb. 28 | 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m.

Bring your craft to work on whilesharing ideas and meeting othercrafters.

movie matinee2nd friday of the monthHarrietfeb. 14 | 1:30 p.m.

The extraordinary tale of HarrietTubman's escape from slavery andtransformation into one of America'sgreatest heroes, whose courage,ingenuity, and tenacity freed hun-dreds of slaves and changed thecourse of history.


newdate!

"blind date with a book"at Winfield branchBetween now andValentine's Day, selectyour "date" from the specially wrapped booksand then unwrap itwhen you get home!

booKmyne a free aPP for Library PatronsBookMyne is an application for your phone or other mobile device that

gives you quick and easy to access to the Crown Point Community Librarycatalog while you are on the go! You can search the library catalog, manage your account, access in-demand library resources, infor-mation, and services instantly with your Android or iOS device.

Using BookMyne you can:• Search the Catalog. Search for books by title, author, or subject.• Place holds for materials.• Keep track of your library account. Manage your checkouts, holds, fees,

lists, and account information.• Scan barcodes. Use the camera built into your device to scan the bar-

code on a book, CD, DVD, or other item to see if you can borrow it fromthe library.

• Get recommendations for your next read. Social recommendations oftitles via Goodreads.

• Discover new books. Check out the latest USA Today and New YorkTimes bestsellers.Simply visit the Google Play App Store, Amazon App Store, or iTunes App

Store and download the free app today! Your library pin number is requiredto set up your account. Please call the Crown Point Reference Desk, (219) 306-4593 or Winfield Library (219) 662-4039 for assistance.

WinfieLd brancH Programs

story timeRegistration is required and is for the entire session. book babies - tuesdays -or- Wednesdays| 10:30 a.m.feb. 11, 18, 25 - or - feb. 12, 19, 26

Interactive story time with stories, crafts, and music forages 0-3. Caregiver must attend with the child.

Little Listeners - tuesdays | 11:30 a.m.feb. 11, 18, 25

Interactive story time with stories, crafts, and music forages 3-5. Caregiver must remain in the library during theprogram.

read to tHe dogs1st saturday of the month | 11 a.m.feb. 1; mar. 7; apr. 4all ages | registration required

On the first Saturday of every month the Power Pawsgroup visits the library. Children are invited to pick out abook and read to a dog!

Lego cLub1st tuesday of the month | 5 p.m.feb. 4, mar. 10, apr. 14grades 1 - 5 |registration required

Bring your imagination and build some amazing Legocreations. Legos will be provided. Creations will be dis-played with the builder’s name. Caregivers must remainat the library during Lego Club.

cHess cLub1st & 3rd thursday of the month | 4 p.m.feb. 6, 20; mar. 5, 19; apr. 2, 16 aLL ages 7-99 | registration required

If you like playing chess, want to learn how to play orimprove your game, join us on the 1st and 3rd Thursdayof the month. A chess coach will be available to teachand answer questions. Chess sets will be provided.

PoKemon cLub4th thursday of the month | 5 p.m.feb. 27; mar. 26; apr. 23grades K-8 | registration required

Children in grades K-8 are welcome to join our clubthat meets monthly. Club members will have the opportunity to watch the Pokemon series and movieswhile working on a Pokemon related activity. Pokemontrainers can also share, battle, and trade their collectedcards (with parents permission).

Check It Out!Library neWs & events WinfieLd brancH

WinfieLd brancH Library(219) 662-4039

Hours:Mon., Wed. & Fri.: 10 - 5 p.m.

Tues. & Thurs.: 10 -7 p.m.Saturday: 10 - 2 p.m.

Sunday: Closed

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