East Chicago Public Library

We are committed to meeting the diverse needs of all of East Chicago's citizens through a full range of high quality services and resources.

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🔎~CASE SLOVED~🔍

Special thanks to everyone who came to our Murder Mystery Party! We hope everyone enjoyed themselves and let us know if we should continue this program? It was a party to die for!

WHO DUN IT?
....It was MR. GREEN with the KNIFE and in the LIBRARY!

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🪡🔘The Other World is Just Around the Corner!🔘🪡

Our Coraline Inspired Haunted Hallway Event is TOMORROW from 4-6pm! Get ready to step into the whimsical and twisted world of the Other Mother's creation at the ECPL.🐈

🎃 Costumes encouraged

#FamilyFun #Halloween2026 #ECPL

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DUN-DUN-DUUUN!

🔪~ Get a Clue ? ~🔪

Murder Mystery Night game is tomorrow at our Pastrick Branch from 5pm to 7pm!
Join a team of players and play detective solving an unsolved murder case.

Can you determine who dun it?

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Join us on Thursdays to learn Spanish with Ms. Suzana !🌺

Important Notice🚨: Due to our Haunted Hallway Event on Thursday, October 29th, there will only be the 1:30pm-3pm scheduled session that day.

Please see flyer for more information.

#LearnSpanish #SpanishClass

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Community Members are invited to come decorate a tree at the East Chicago Public Library for the Holiday Season!❄️

Decorating begins Monday, November 9th 2026 and opportunities to decorate are limited, so be sure to call us to secure your tree as soon as possible!🎄

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✨👻~ A Night to Dismember ~👻✨

Guess the Famous Killer game night is on Wednesday, 28th at our Main Branch from 4pm to 5pm! Join a team of players and the first to correctly guess your opponent's secret mystery character, Wins!

#TeenService #GuessWho #ECPL #libraryprograms

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✨Paint with Bob Ross Before the Year Ends!

Our Bob Ross Painting Nights are scheduled all the way through December at both locations, which mean there are plenty of opportunities left to discover the artist in you! Next session will be today from 1PM to 3PM at our Main Library.

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🐾🐕~Come stop by the East Chicago Library ~🐕🐾

Show up and read with a comfort dog. Come pet our furry friend!
Tomorrow from 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm.

Any questions please call [phone] ext. 26

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🪡🔘We're starting to get Tunnel Vision, and so should YOU!🔘🪡

We're just over a week away from our Coraline Inspired Haunted Hallway Event here at the ECPL, and we can't wait for you to join us!🐈

Join us on Thursday, October 29th from 4–6 PM!🍬🍿

#FamilyFun #Halloween2026

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~Upcoming Meetings~
Finance & Personnel Committee
Tuesday, October 20. 2026
Main Library -5:00pm

Board meeting
Wednesday, October 21, 2026
Main Library - 4:45pm

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Unidos Somos Más! Together, We Are More!🎉

Our Hispanic Heritage Celebration Event is TOMORROW here at the East Chicago Public Library!

Due to imminent weather, our event will be taking place inside of our library, with our food truck being located outside.

#ECPL #NWI

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~📷¡Participa en nuestra comunidad!📷~
Fill out a postcard sharing which Hispanic country your family originates from or a quote in Spanish or English, on a hand to be displayed in our Gallery Room.
We want to see as many different Hispanic cultures represented at our Library!

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✨👻~ A Night to Dismember ~👻✨

Guess the Famous Killer game night is tonight at our Main Branch from 4pm to 5pm! Join a team of players and the first to correctly guess your opponent's secret mystery character, Wins!

#TeenService #GuessWho #ECPL #libraryprograms

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Who's Ready for a Totally Killer Night?✨📼

Our 80's Mall Murder Madness game night is tonight at our Pastrick Branch from 5pm to 7pm! Join a team of players and play detective solving an unsolved murder case. Can you determine who dun it?

#MurderMystery #ECPL #libraryprograms

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Storytime at a Paleteria? Sign us up!🍨✨

Our weekly children's Storytime is visiting Paleteria La Monarka again in one week! If you and your little one love ice cream and fun stories and rhymes, this program was made for you!✨

#paleterialamonarka #ECPL #YouthServices

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🪡🔘Our Eyes are on Coraline!🔘🪡

Join us for our Coraline Inspired Haunted Hallway on Thursday, October 29th from 4–6 PM!🍬🍿

With fantastical and wonderous sights, it will have you questioning if some doors are better left closed...🐈
#FamilyFun #Halloween2026 #Coraline #ECPL

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~Upcoming Computer Class Dates~

Our computer classes are free and perfect for beginners!

Registration is required, so be sure to call us at
[phone] Ext. 15
or
visit https://t.co/HI5OABSqbA to register online today!

#libraryprograms #computerclasses #ECPL

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~Learn Spanish with Ms. Suzana~
Looking to build your Spanish skills in a friendly, small-group environment?
📷 5:00 PM
📷 Main Library - 2401 E. Columbus Dr.
📷 Adults 18+
📷 Call today to reserve your spot!
#LearnSpanish #SpanishClass #LibraryPrograms

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��📚 Stop by the Community Help Desk at the Main Library for FREE one-on-one help with your technology questions. — we’re here to help make technology less stressful and more accessible. 🤝

🗓 Tuesdays & Thursdays
⏰ 1PM – 4PM
📍 Main Library
✅ No appointment necessary!

#ECPL

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Need Assistance with Your Resume? We've Got You Covered! 📝✨

Join us next week at our Main Library on October 12th at 12PM for an hour-long session designed to help you build or refresh your resume and cover letter. Bring any materials you’d like to work on—we’re here to help!