Lowell Public Library - Lowell, IN

Book Club Party
2024-12-19 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Shelby Branch, 23323 Shelby Rd, Shelby, IN, 46377, United States
Adult book club members Christmas party!
Bring a dish to share with the group

YA Holiday Scavenger Hunt
2024-12-19 17:30 - 19:00 | Lowell Public Library, 1505 E Commercial Ave, Lowell, IN, 46356-2107, United States
Come to the Lowell Public Library to test your sleuthing abilities on a variety of festive clues.
Work your way through different coded puzzles, follow where the clues lead you, and help find what made the reindeer sick the night before their big flight.
On Thursday, December 19th, join us at 5:30 for a Young Adults Holiday Scavenger Hunt followed up with some tasty grub.
Don’t worry if you’re not the best code breaker, you are not alone!
Prepare to partner up and work together in solving your scavenger hunt clues.
This is a free event for 5th-12th graders. Please register to give us an accurate headcount for food.
Registration opens November 22nd.

Movies for Grown-Ups
2024-12-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Shelby Branch, 23323 Shelby Rd, Shelby, IN, 46377, United States
Enjoy a morning movie at the library.

Poetry
2024-12-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Lowell Public Library, 1505 E Commercial Ave, Lowell, IN, 46356-2107, United States
Aspiring poets can join the NW Indiana Poetry Society. Bring your work or that of your favorite poet.

Senior Bingo
2024-12-23 16:00 - 17:00 | Shelby Branch, 23323 Shelby Rd, Shelby, IN, 46377, United States
Play for a chance to win a gift card.

Polar Express Family movie night
2024-12-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Lowell Public Library, 1505 E Commercial Ave, Lowell, IN, 46356-2107, United States
Monday, December 23rd
4-6 P.M.
Wear your cozy pajamas, bring something soft to sit on and enjoy a holiday classic at the library. We will have popcorn, cookies and bottled water but feel free to bring your own movie snacks!
Pre registration is REQUIRED.
Please call or sign up online
REGISTRATION OPENS MONDAY, November 25th

CLOSED
2024-12-24 09:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-25 09:00 - 20:00, 2024-12-31 09:00 - 20:00, 2025-01-01 09:00 - 20:00 | IN
The Lowell, Shelby and Schneider libraries will be closed for the holiday

Knit and Crochet
2024-12-26 09:00 - 12:00 | Lowell Public Library, 1505 E Commercial Ave, Lowell, IN, 46356-2107, United States
Meet up to knit, crochet, and share patterns and tips.

$3 Bag Book Sale
2024-12-28 09:00 - 16:30 | Lowell Public Library, 1505 E Commercial Ave, Lowell, IN, 46356-2107, United States
On the last Saturday of each month, get a bag of books for $3. You can bring your own brown grocery bag or ask for one at the circulation desk.

Coffee and Conversation
2024-12-28 10:00 - 11:00 | Shelby Branch, 23323 Shelby Rd, Shelby, IN, 46377, United States
Stop in for a cup of coffee. Stay for a chat.

Over 18 Game Day
2024-12-30 16:00 - 17:00, 2025-01-06 16:00 - 17:00 | Shelby Branch, 23323 Shelby Rd, Shelby, IN, 46377, United States
Get together to play cards or board games.

Knit & Crochet
2025-01-02 09:00 - 12:00, 2025-01-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Lowell Public Library, 1505 E Commercial Ave, Lowell, IN, 46356-2107, United States
Meet up to knit and crochet, and share patterns and tips.

Senior Social- Musher Karen Land & "Noggin"
2025-01-02 11:00 - 12:00 | Lowell Public Library, 1505 E Commercial Ave, Lowell, IN, 46356-2107, United States
What does it feel like to ride the runners behind a team of dogs, steering a loaded sled through mountainous terrain, crossing the vast Alaskan tundra, hugging the shoreline of the great Bering Sea? What does it take to care for a team of Alaskan huskies?
2025 is the 100th Anniversary of the 1925 Diphtheria Serum Run! Remember Balto and Togo and the many heroic huskies and mushers who carried life-saving anti-toxin to the town of Nome, Alaska? Want to learn more?
Join us as we welcome Musher, Karen Land, when she and Noggin, the Alaskan husky, visit our library. Land is a writer, public speaker, and three-time participant in the 1000-mile Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race as well as many other sprint and endurance races in Alaska, Canada, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, and Maine. Since 2000, Land has traveled to nearly every state with her dog sled, mushing gear, Arctic clothing, and beloved dogs.
Not a senior? No worries—all are welcome to attend! Pre-register.

Craft with Miss Jackie
2025-01-02 16:30 - 17:00 | Shelby Branch, 23323 Shelby Rd, Shelby, IN, 46377, United States
Miss Jackie will show you how to make a melted snowman!

YA Togo Movie Night
2025-01-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Lowell Public Library, 1505 E Commercial Ave, Lowell, IN, 46356-2107, United States
Tired after a crazy NYE celebration?! On Thursday, January 2 at 5pm, join other tweens and teens for a relaxed movie night. Wear comfy / cozy clothes, bring a pillow or blanket if you want. We’ll have popcorn and cookies to snack on.
We’ll be showing the movie TOGO: THE UNTOLD TRUE STORY about a lead sled dog in the 1925 serum run to Nome, Alaska. He led a team that ran over 261miles through part of a dangerous blizzard in order to supply medicine and save the lives of countless children during a diphtheria outbreak. Movie runtime is 1hr 54min.
This is a free event for anyone 5th grade – 12th grade. Please register to help us plan for the snacks. Register online here or call 696-7704.

Adult Puzzles
2025-01-06 16:30 - 18:30 | Schneider Branch Library, 24002 Parrish Ave, Schneider, IN, 46376, United States
Come in and work on selected puzzles. Registration is required.

Tales for Tails
2025-01-07 16:00 - 17:00 | Lowell Public Library, 1505 E Commercial Ave, Lowell, IN, 46356-2107, United States
Read or just visit with a certified therapy dog
Join us on Tuesdays as we will be offering the opportunity for kids to read or just visit with therapy dogs.
This is a fun program, where children get a chance to cozy up with a loveable pup and practice their reading skills. Kids can read to one of the therapy dogs for a few minutes or just visit with one. Some of these talented pups have pretty neat talents to share as well! Such a fun way to build confidence, and increase the kids love of reading!
*REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED*
Registration opens Monday, December 16th

Kids Craft
2025-01-07 16:30 - 17:30 | Shelby Branch, 23323 Shelby Rd, Shelby, IN, 46377, United States
Make a penguin bookmark.

YA Independent Crafts
2025-01-08 04:30 - 17:30 | Shelby Branch, 23323 Shelby Rd, Shelby, IN, 46377, United States
Design your artwork using miscellaneous craft supplies.

Drop-In Tech Help
2025-01-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Lowell Public Library, 1505 E Commercial Ave, Lowell, IN, 46356-2107, United States
Do you have a question about how to use your phone, tablet, laptop, or computer? Stop in during our drop-in hours and ask for Amanda—she will work with you to find the answer! (First come, first served)

Friends of the Library Meet
2025-01-08 17:30 - 19:00 | Lowell Public Library, 1505 E Commercial Ave, Lowell, IN, 46356-2107, United States
Attend our monthly meeting where we plan upcoming Friends events, fundraisers, and projects that support and improve the library. New friends welcome!

YA with Miss Emily
2025-01-09 16:30 - 17:30 | Shelby Branch, 23323 Shelby Rd, Shelby, IN, 46377, United States
Make flannel hand warmers to keep or give to someone as a warm and thoughtful gift. Miss Emily will bring everything you will need for this project.

Simple Stamping
2025-01-09 17:30 - 19:00 | Lowell Public Library, 1505 E Commercial Ave, Lowell, IN, 46356-2107, United States
Make two cards with envelopes. A $7 fee, payable at class, will cover all materials. Limit 12. Pre-register. REGISTRATION OPENS December 5.

Coffee & Conversation
2025-01-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Shelby Branch, 23323 Shelby Rd, Shelby, IN, 46377, United States

Adult Book Club
2025-01-13 13:00 - 15:00 | Lowell Public Library, 1505 E Commercial Ave, Lowell, IN, 46356-2107, United States
Read, then meet to discuss Remarkably Bright Creatures, written by Shelby Van Pelt.
