La Porte County Public Library
🏢 La Porte County Public Library (LPCPL) · La Porte, Indiana
La Porte County Public Library
Serving all of La Porte County from its main building at 904 Indiana Avenue, LPCPL pairs a full-featured Exchange Makerspace — with 3D printers, laser cutters, and a recording studio — with eight branch locations spread across Indiana's southern Lake Michigan shoreland.
🕑 Library Hours
| Monday | 9 AM – 8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM – 8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM – 8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM – 8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM – 6 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM – 5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hours may vary on holidays; check the library site before visiting.
📍 Location, Contact & Directions
Address: 904 INDIANA AVE., LA PORTE, IN 46350
Phone: +1 219 362 6156
Website: laportelibrary.org
Plus Code: 86HMJ75H+JJ (LA PORTE, IN)
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📖 About La Porte County Public Library
La Porte County Public Library (LPCPL) anchors its countywide system from 904 Indiana Avenue, with eight additional branch locations throughout La Porte County reaching residents from Michigan City to the rural townships near the Illinois border. The main library's Exchange Makerspace stands out as one of the most comprehensively equipped public makerspaces in northwest Indiana, offering patrons access to Bambu Lab 3D printers, 12- and 32-inch laser cutters, CNC machines, sewing and embroidery machines, a woodworking station, and a professional audio and video recording studio — all available with a free LPCPL library card and a brief safety orientation. The system also provides a Book-a-Librarian service for personalized research appointments, an outreach mobile library and book bike for homebound patrons, and a rich local-history and genealogy collection. Cardholders connect to Indiana's INSPIRE digital library for statewide eBooks, databases, and research tools.
⭐ What makes this library special
- Exchange Makerspace: 3D printers, 12- and 32-inch laser cutters, CNC machines, audio/video studio
- Eight branch locations serving all of La Porte County
- Book-a-Librarian service for personalized research appointments
- Mobile library and book-bike outreach for homebound patrons
- Local history and genealogy resources
- Notary services available at the main library
📱 Digital Resources — Free with Your Library Card
LPCPL cardholders enjoy free access to an extensive collection of digital resources:
📚 Services
- Exchange Makerspace: 3D printing, laser cutting, CNC, embroidery, recording studio
- Notary services
- Meeting rooms for community groups
- Local history and genealogy research resources
- Computer and Wi-Fi access
- Printing, copying, and scanning
- Book-a-Librarian (personalized research appointment)
- Library of Things (equipment lending)
- Mobile library and book-bike outreach for homebound patrons
- Interlibrary loan
🎸 Programs
- Storytimes for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers
- Book clubs for adults and teens
- Maker workshops using the Exchange Makerspace equipment
- Author talks and speaker events
- Youth and teen programming across all age groups
- Summer reading challenge
📍 Nearby Libraries in La Porte County & Northwest Indiana
Distances are approximate straight-line miles from this library.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What can I make in the Exchange Makerspace, and do I need a library card?
The Exchange Makerspace at LPCPL's main branch includes 3D printers, 12- and 32-inch laser cutters, CNC machines, computerized sewing and embroidery machines, a woodworking station, and a professional audio and video recording studio. A free LPCPL library card and a safety orientation (Level 1–3 depending on the equipment) are required. Makers ages 8 and up are welcome; children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Does the library serve areas outside the city of La Porte?
Yes. LPCPL operates eight branch locations throughout La Porte County, extending service to communities across the county including Michigan City and the rural townships near the Illinois state line. Each branch has its own schedule — check laportelibrary.org for current branch hours and locations.
Can I get a notary seal at La Porte County Public Library?
Yes, notary services are available at the main library at 904 Indiana Avenue. Contact the library at (219) 362-6156 or visit laportelibrary.org to confirm current availability and any scheduling requirements.
What is the Book-a-Librarian service?
Book-a-Librarian lets you schedule a one-on-one appointment with a reference librarian for personalized help with research, genealogy, technology questions, or finding resources on a specific topic. Appointments are free for cardholders and can be booked through the library's website.
📋 This library offers notary services. See what a library notary can do — what to bring, fees and appointments — and find other libraries with a notary notary services by state.
📜 This library has genealogy & local-history resources. See how library family-history research works and find other libraries with genealogy collections genealogy libraries by state.
🧰 This library lends a “Library of Things.” See what you can borrow besides books and find other libraries with a Library of Things Library of Things by state.
🔨 This library has a makerspace / 3D printing. See how library makerspaces and 3D printing work and find other libraries with a makerspace makerspaces by state.
🖨 This library offers printing, copying & fax. See how library printing, copying, scanning and fax services work — costs and mobile printing — and find other libraries that offer them printing & fax by state.
📅 This library has meeting & community rooms. See how library meeting rooms work — booking, policies and fees — and find other libraries with meeting or community rooms meeting rooms by state.
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