Merrillville Area Weekday Events: Check Out What's Happening

Merrillville IN

27 September, 2021

12:09 PM

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MERRILLVILLE, IN — Ready for a family outing? Patch has you covered, we're showcasing several events and happenings taking place this week throughout Merrillville. See what's happening and what might interest you before you make plans. Want to see your event in the next roundup? You can add it to the calendar using this form. As always, it's free to post an event in your community. To reach more people, you can promote your event and share it nearby for $1 per day per community. Here are a few events happening this week throughout Merrillville: Word Games: An Afternoon of Fun - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, September 27th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, September 27 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PMPlay Scrabble or other word games with friends and meet new ones. All games--as well as coffee and tea--will be provided. Join the fun! Masks are required to be worn for this event. Learn More Zoom Storytime - 4's & 5's - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, September 27th at 2:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, September 27 from 2:00 PM to 2:30 PMStorytime for children 4 & 5 years of age, with a caregiver, and featuring stories and fingerplays that help with early literacy skills. Learn More The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, September 27th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, September 27 from 4:00 PM to 5:15 PMA historical fiction novel tells the story of the fictional Old Hollywood star Evelyn Hugo, who at the age of 79 decides to give a final interview to an unknown journalist, and Monique Grant. Learn More TEEN Game On - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, September 27th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, September 27 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMEnjoy snack time while playing a variety of board and card games. Ages 12- 18. Learn More Teen Virtual Book Club - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, September 27th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, September 27 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMJoin us for our virtual teen book club! This month we'll be reading and discussing "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri. Registration is required. AGES 12-18 Learn More Teen Advisory Board (TAB) - Lake County Public Library When: Monday, September 27th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Monday, September 27 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMEarn volunteer hours while helping us plan teen programming and services. For grades 6-12. Masks required. Learn More Hillbilly Elegy by J.D. Vance - Lake County Public Library When: Tuesday, September 28th at 3:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Tuesday, September 28 from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PMThe Between the Lines Book Club reads "Hillbilly Elegy" by J. D. Vance. Books for this Zoom discussion can be picked up at the Dyer-Schererville branch a month prior to the event. Learn More Storytime: Ages 4-5 - Lake County Public Library When: Wednesday, September 29th at 11:00 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, September 29 from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AMStorytime featuring stories, fingerplays, music and a craft that teach pre-reading skills for kids 4-6. Learn More STEAM Club (Grades K-6) - Lake County Public Library When: Wednesday, September 29th at 5:00 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, September 29 from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PMSchool age children are invited to explore science, technology, engineering, art, and math with fun projects at the library. Please wear clothes you do not mind getting messy in. Learn More Apple S.T.E.A.M. (Grades K-5) - Lake County Public Library When: Wednesday, September 29th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Wednesday, September 29 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMChildren in Kindergarten - 5th grade will use Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and/or Mathematics to make apple volcanoes and take part in other apple challenges and activities! Learn More Tallgrass Prairie Hike - Lake County Parks & Recreation When: Thursday, September 30th at 9:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Parks & Recreation What: Event listing from Lake County Parks & Recreation: Thursday, September 30 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AMAll ages The land looked much different when the settlers first came to what is now Indiana. Take a hike and 'travel back in time' to enjoy the beauty of the tallgrass prairie... Learn More Family Storytime: Library Card Sign-Up Month When: Thursday, September 30th at 10:30 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, September 30 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AMJoin us virtually for a storytime celebrating Library Card Sign-Up Month! For ages 0-5 and their family.Visit lcplin.org or your local branch to sign up for a library card any time! Learn More Hillbilly Elegy by J. D. Vance - Lake County Public Library When: Thursday, September 30th at 11:15 a.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, September 30 from 11:15 AM to 12:30 PMThe Between the Lines Book Club reads "Hillbilly Elegy" by J. D. Vance. Books for this in-person discussion can be picked up at the branch while supplies last. Face masks are requi... Learn More Create and Explore: Grades K-5 - Lake County Public Library When: Thursday, September 30th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, September 30 from 3:30 PM to 4:30 PMChildren in grades K-5 are welcome to join us for a fun program including a craft! Please register in advance. Learn More Gr 7-8 Parent/Teacher Conf - Merrillville Community School Corp When: Thursday, September 30th at 3:30 p.m. Where: Merrillville Community School Corp What: Event listing from Merrillville Community School Corp: Thursday, September 30 from 3:30 PM to 6:30 PM Learn More Ribbon Cutting / Open House at Boundless Retrieval When: Thursday, September 30th at 4:00 p.m. Where: Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce What: Event listing from Crossroads Regional Chamber of Commerce: Thursday, September 30 from 4:00 PM to 5:00 PMOpen House 4:00pm-5:00pm Ribbon Cutting at 4:30pm Light refreshments and snacks will be served. Learn More Adult Craft Night - Burlap Pumpkins - Lake County Public Library When: Thursday, September 30th at 5:30 p.m. Where: Lake County Public Library What: Event listing from Lake County Public Library: Thursday, September 30 from 5:30 PM to 6:30 PMLearn how to make cute no-sew pumpkins in our first adult craft night. All materials will be provided. Learn More See all the local events posted by your neighbors, or add your own, on the Merrillville Patch community calendar. Editor's note: This article was automatically generated based on event information mainly provided by community members. Patch has not independently verified most of this information, always check with organizers to confirm posted events are proceeding as planned. Click on any event in the list for more details. You can also reach out to [email protected] with any questions or other feedback about this article.