December Storytimes at the Winfield Branch

Posted by Aaron on 11 October 17

Registration is open for December Storytimes at the Winfield Branch.

Meet The Friends of the Library

Posted by lclemons on 06 October 17

For over 25 years, the Friends of the Crown Point Community Library (CPCL) have made it their mission to enhance and promote the use and enjoyment of both the Crown Point and Winfield Branch libraries.

The Friends provide direct financial assistance to the library through fundraising. They purchase materials and equipment not covered in the library’s general budget. They also fund cultural and educational programs, literacy and outreach initiatives and encourage gifts, endowments, and memorials for the library.

In celebration of National Friends Week, October 15 – 21, 2-17, the Friends are hosting a meet and greet event at the Winfield Branch Library. Stop by on Tuesday, October 10 between 4 and 5 p.m. to meet some of the members. Information on how to become a Friend and upcoming events will be available. Light refreshments will be served and special Halloween treats bags will be given to children (while supplies last).

As a member, you’ll be paid back in a thousand ways every year – with children’s smiles, the sincere appreciation of the library’s hardworking staff and the pure satisfaction of knowing you make a difference in your community!

For more information call 219-306-4599 or email cpclfriends@gmail.com

Navigating through a challenging budget change

Posted by lclemons on 28 September 17

The Crown Point Community Library Board of Trustees periodically reviews the budget strategy to ensure the library is being responsible and responsive to our community.  At times, budgets face challenges and changes need to be made. Following the Monday, September 25, 2017 Public Hearing meeting, the Board of Trustees approved the 2018 budget which reflects a change in our budget strategy. The Crown Point Community Library (CPCL) identifies Integrity as one of our core values. This principle guides the library’s financial decision-making as the Trustees strive to be responsible with taxpayer’s money.

Beginning on October 16, 2017 the Winfield Library will have new hours.  The new hours are as follows:

• Closed – Sunday and Monday
• 10-7 p.m. – Tuesday and Thursday
• 10-5 p.m. – Wednesday and Friday
• 10-2 p.m. – Saturday

Additionally, beginning January 7, 2018, the Crown Point Library will close on Sundays.

The library will continue to provide excellent service and programming for the communities it serves.  The library will also focus on new and innovative ways to support and enhance the budget and continue to work with the Friends of the Crown Point Library.

The CPCL mission states, “The Crown Point Community Library is a community center for lifelong discovery”. The Crown Point and Winfield communities are enriched by library services, and remain one of the best resources for families to save money on entertainment and education. The library welcomes everyone, and with a library card, residents have FREE access to:

• Books, magazines, DVDs, music CDs and audiobooks
• Use of computers and high-speed internet
•    Educational and cultural programs
• Databases and other digital materials that may be accessed from the comforts of home
•  Use of meeting rooms for public and private events (some fees may apply)

As careful planning for the future is underway, the Library thanks you for your continued support for your library and its services.

For additional information please contact Library Director Selina Gomez-Beloz at (219) 306-8071 or email director@crownpointlibrary.org.

September – Library Card Sign Up Month!

Posted by lclemons on 28 August 17

Everyone loves superheroes, not just because they do great things, but also because they inspire us to be our best selves. And there’s no better place to discover and develop your superpowers than at the library.

In honor of 2017 Library Card Sign-up Month Honorary Chairs, CS’s Teen Titans, we’re asking everyone to share their library superpower.

What special talents, skills, and interests have you developed thank to the library? Share your story with us on our Facebook page and include #cpcl

October Storytimes at the Winfield Branch.

Posted by Aaron on 28 August 17

Registration is now open! Interactive story time with stories, crafts, and music.

Explore Crown Point this summer with the help of the Indiana Room

Posted by Aaron on 10 July 17

“Build a Better World” by learning more about your community and its history with the help of the Indiana Room.  Check out the display table in the Indiana Room in the Reference Department on the second floor of the Crown Point Library branch.  Titled Building a City: The Architecture of Crown Point, it features historic architecture in Crown Point.

Take an I Spy a Hub City Building adventure game flyer with 9 close-up photos of architectural features located on businesses and buildings around the Square.  Participants can fill out the game flyer for a chance to win 1 hour of research assistance on genealogy or other historical research.  Correctly identify the places and turn the game flyer into the Reference Department.  Winner will be randomly drawn on August 1st.

Learn more about the cemeteries in Center and Winfield Townships with a self-guided tour brochure Wandering with those Before Us: The Cemeteries of Center and Winfield Townships. There is also a mini-display with further reading about cemeteries in general and those on the tour, both available in the Indiana Room.

While visiting the Indiana Room, you could also explore the books, old newspapers, city directories, and other items in the room about Crown Point, Lake County, and Indiana.

Take your learning home and visit the Indiana Room’s online blog If Solon Could See Us Now? http://crownpointlibrary.org/research/indianaroom/if-solon-could-see-us-now/  Or, if you are on Twitter you can follow the Indiana Room @CPCL_INRoom for tweets on genealogy, preservation, and history.  Any questions, please contact the Indiana Room genealogy@crownpointlibrary.org or 219-306-4593.

Winfield Branch Movie Madness (Adult Summer Reading Events)

Posted by Aaron on 05 June 17

Call 219-662-4039 for titles

June 14th 1-5 pm

June 28th 1-5 pm

July 26th 1-5 pm

Registration required.

National Library Week-April 9-15, 2017

Posted by lclemons on 05 April 17

Libraries today are more about what they do, for and with library users, as opposed to what they have for patrons. Libraries aren’t only a place of quiet study, but also creative and engaging community centers where people can access resources that can transform their lives.
The Crown Point Community Library transforms the community in the following ways:
• Provides access to a variety of print and digital resources that can be accessed in person or online.
• Provides free WiFi access and computer access
• Provides early literacy storytime programming for children
• Provides information and resources to meet individualized needs
• Provides free high-quality programming for individuals of all ages
• Provides one-on-one technology classes and help sessions
• Provides James C. Conlon Community Literacy Center to facilitate adult literacy
• Provides access to information about Library resources at Outreach events in the community

Download the library newsletter and check out all the things happening at your library today!

Poem In Your Pocket!

Posted by lclemons on 05 April 17

April is National Poetry Appreciation Month!  A display of poetry books can be found at the Crown Point Library in the Reference area  (at the end of the biography section) and the Children’s Library. Check out a poetry book and add a little beauty in your life.  If you are looking for any poetry books, they might be part of the display.  Also, there are “poems in your pocket” for patrons to take if they are interested.

Every April the Academy of American Poets sponsors  “Poem in Your Pocket Day” and encourages people to celebrate by selecting a poem, carrying it with them, and sharing it with others throughout the day.

New year, new changes!

Posted by selina on 13 March 17

As we head into Spring, I think it is time to highlight a few exciting changes at the Crown Point Community Library!

We have a new library catalog/computer system call Symphony!  This new system is now able to send important notices via text messages and email for your convenience.  Just let us know you wish to receive text or email notices.

Don’t remember if you read that book last month?  You can now opt into saving your checkout history to see what you’ve checked out of the library in the past.  Just let staff know you’d like to have this information saved.

Your PIN number is set to the last four digits of your primary phone number.  Want a different number?  No problem!  You can change your PIN to any four digit number on our website, call the library, or visit any information desk to change it.

The James C. Colon Community Literacy Center is now open.  Classes for high school equivalency and ESL are being held now.  More information is available by calling 219-314-9904.

Meet M.O.E.!  Our new library van is called M.O.E. – Mobile Outreach Express.  You’ll see us around town at different events through the year, delivering library materials, and at the library.

The new Winfield Library is up and running to serve the community.  Come and visit our new facility, pick out a book, sit in our new Teen Zone, or attend a program in our new meeting room!

These are just a few of the exciting changes at the library.  Visit us soon to experience all the great events and resources we provide for our visitors.

~Selina, Director