August Storytimes at the Winfield Branch.

Posted by Aaron on 24 July 19

Registration is open for August storytimes at the Winfield Branch. Please note that there will only be two sessions this month. Thank you.

Meet Jerry Ross!

Posted by lclemons on 22 July 19

Meet Jerry Ross at the Crown point Library on Wednesday, August 7 at 1:30 p.m.

Children of all ages are invited to hear astronaut and Crown Point native, Jerry Ross, read a story and talk about his experience in space. Register for the free program here!

Summer Reading Night at the Ballpark!

Posted by lclemons on 11 July 19

Teen Night: Stranger Things at the Winfield Branch this Thursday, July 11.

Posted by Aaron on 26 June 19

Welcome to our first Fandom Teen Night. Come to our Stranger Things party dressed as your favorite character. The best costume wins a prize. Enjoy our waffle bar while you make fandom buttons, create temporary tattoos, and team up for Stranger Things Trivia.

Meet NASA’s Solar System Ambassador, July 8

Posted by lclemons on 25 June 19

This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 mission. To celebrate, the Crown Point Community Library is hosting NASA Solar System Ambassador, B.J. Austin, to talk about NASA’s Apollo mission. Join us on Monday, July 8 at 6 p.m.. This program is free and no registration is required.

B.J. Austin is the president of an aerospace propulsion research and development and engineering services firm focused on furthering space exploration and space commercialization through advanced propulsion system designs. Mr. Austin’s roles include modeling systems, developing propellant formulations, designing combustion devices, and analyzing test results.

Mr. Austin is also president of Wabash Valley Astronomical Society (WVAS) located in West Lafayette, Indiana. WVAS is a group of dedicated amateur astronomers that work to expand their knowledge of astronomy and observing techniques and share their knowledge with the astronomy community and public.

Mr. Austin earned both his Bachelors of Science (1999) and Masters of Science in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering (2002) from Purdue University.

A Universe of Stories

Posted by lclemons on 23 May 19

“A Universe of Stories” is the theme of the Crown Point Community Library’s 2019 Summer Reading Program open to all ages. Explore the wonders of our universe and learn about the solar system. You are invited to come to the library and read for prizes, as well as to take part in special events offered, at both library locations, throughout the summer. The Library encourages everyone to try something new: learn new facts about space, read a new book, try a new craft, meet new people, and much more!

A special kick-off celebration event Is planned for Monday, June 10. The Winfield Branch Library will celebrate with a glow party from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. and the Crown Point Library will celebrate with some out-of-this-world crafts and activities from 1 – 3 p.m.!

The free program runs from June 1 – July 31. To register for Summer Reading, visit the Library you will participate at beginning June 1. For more information please visit http://crownpointlibrary.org/calendar/summer-reading/.

The “A Universe of Stories” summer reading program is sponsored by The Lions Club, Kappa Kappa Kappa, Inc., Psi Iota Xi-Beta Xi Chapter, Friends of the Crown Point Library and Library Mini Golf.

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We’re hiring!

Posted by lclemons on 17 May 19

The Crown Point Community Library is seeking an energetic, motivated individual to become its Programming & Outreach Librarian. Under the direction of Library Director, the Programming & Outreach Librarian supports Crown Point Community Library’s mission of being a community center for lifelong discovery by managing and scheduling the library’s adult programming and outreach services. Programming & Outreach Librarian performs duties requiring considerable judgment and initiative in planning and overseeing programming and outreach services for adults both within the library and outside the library.

Programming & Outreach Librarian

Application For Employment

To apply, please email a resume and application to hr@crownpointlibrary.org.

Historic Homes of Crown Point Tours Registration Opens Today!

Posted by lclemons on 01 May 19

Explore historic Crown Point homes while riding Molly the Trolley. The tour presented by Jeanene Letcher, CPCL’s Reference Department and Indiana Room Specialist is designed for adults only.
Registration is required due to limited seating on the trolley and opens today at 1 p.m. Participants can register online here or call 306-4593.

Choose one of the following free tours*:

MAY
Wednesday, May 22 | 6 – 8 p.m.
Friday, May 31 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

JUNE
Wed., June 12 |10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Tuesday, June 18 | 2 – 4 p.m.
Wednesday, June 26 | 6 – 8 p.m.

JULY
Wednesday, July 10 | 10 a.m. -12 p.m.
Friday, July 19 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Wednesday, July 24 | 6 – 8 p.m.

SEPTEMBER
Fri., September 6 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Wed., September 11 | 6 – 8 p.m.

* No rain dates. A slide show presentation, in the Library’s meeting rooms, will take place of the tour.

* Maps for a self-guided tour are available at the Crown Point Library, 1st floor lobby.

* If registration is filled, please use the waitlist for this event.

The 2019 tours are made possible by a generous grant awarded by the
Women’s Giving Circle through the Crown Point Community Foundation.

May Storytimes at the Winfield Branch.

Posted by Aaron on 17 April 19

Registration is now open for storytimes at the Winfield Branch.

Get creative at the Library!

Posted by lclemons on 09 April 19

Artist Tom Liubakka will present an art series that will introduce you to the use of two different art mediums and techniques, pastel and colored pencil. Pastel classes will be offered in the morning at 10 a.m on the dates listed below and Colored Pencil Techniques will be offered at 6 p.m. on the same dates. The classes are free but require registration and the purchase of personal supplies. Register online or call 306-4593.

Wednesday, April 17, Thursday, April 25 and Tuesday, April 30.