Serena Ard will be discussing the Underground Railroad and how it ran between Chicago, across Northwest Indiana and over Lake Michigan.  It will also be a time to honor escapees and the people who helped. Sponsored by The Friends of the Wheatfield Library.

Come on an electronic scavenger hunt and follow clues to discover lost treasure while playing miniature golf. Other games may also be played. Limit 4. Registration Required. 13 and up. All participents must have a signed waiver, participents under 18 must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian.

Enjoy a morning of fun and exploration!

for children ages 2 & 3 years old

for children ages 2 & 3 years old

for kids in grades K-8

Bring your projects to work on, or bring a hook and yarn if you'd like to learn the basics.

90s trivia using Kahoot! bring a mobile device to participate! Prizes awarded - first place winner recieves a gift card! Registration requested, limit 20 teams, open to ages 18 and up unless accompanied by an adult.

Join us at the Rensselaer Library for BINGO! This is a free program. Registration required, limit 25 participants. PRIZES!!! 

for kids ages 5 and older, those under 5 need to be accompanied by a caregiver

Join us as we learn how and create a terrarium! All supplies and refreshments will be provided for FREE. Registration is required to attend and is for adults 18 years and over. This image is similiar to what we will be making.

Join us at the Rensselaer Library or an afternoon of scrapbooking! All supplies will be provided. Patrons will need to bring in pictures to use. 

Come join us for our Monday Matinee on May 5 where we will be showing Casablanca..

Bring your projects to work on, or bring a hook and yarn if you'd like to learn the basics.

Join us at the Rensselaer Library for Storytime! We will have two or more stories enthusiastically read to your child followed by energizing activites and games!

for teens in grades 6-12

     Join us at the Rensselaer Library for a fun writing club! Lead by Kayla De Jong we will do different writing exercises, including writing prompts, Freewriting and more! Feel free to bring something you’ve written that’s about 10 minutes or less if you’d like to share it with the class. You do not need writing experience to join us, everyone is welcome. This class is to help you experience different types of writing techniques, and strengthen yours, as well as encourage your fellow writers. Limit 10 people, registration required. Contact Jenna at the Rensselaer Library with questions.

Community Veterans are invited to the Wheatfield Library on the first Wednesday of every month at 10 am for an opportunity of fellowship and obtaining resources in an effort to build a strong network among area Vets (with or without combat experience). Combat Coffee is a group created by a Vet and is a casual environment in which Veterans can connect through coffee, conversation, and camaraderie. Registration is requested, but not required. Any questions, contact the Wheatfield Library at 219-956-3774.

Join us at the Rensselaer Library for a game or two of Scrabble. This is a free program and all supplies are provided. Please register as there is a limit of 8 people.

for kids in grades K-5