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DUNELAND TODAY SPRING 2025 5Westchester Public Library and the Westchester Township History Museum are here to provide information and entertainment for everyone in the community. The library welcomes all and serves as a safe place for all. They have resources and knowledgeable staff ready to support your goals for everything from early childhood literacy to adult education. Stop in to find a great read, a great watch, or a great listen. Or check out our website for free e-books, e-audiobooks, streaming movies, and much more! The library offers plentiful story times and engaging programs for babies, children, tweens, teens, and adults of all ages. From painting to coding to book talks to dance, they have something to capture your interest and open your mind. Don%u2019t let your little ones miss out on our 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program, which starts them on the path to becoming strong, lifelong readers. Summertime finds even more all-ages programs, plus great prizes, to fuel the love of reading and knowledge.Need a computer? Stop by and use one, or bring your own device and access free WiFi inside and outside any of their branches. Doing homework? There are plenty of online research resources to help you prepare for dozens of subjects, plus online test preparation to help you practice for the SAT, ASVAB, ACT, and more. Have a tech question? The library is here to help you with laptops, smartphones, and other devices. Use their Curbside Pickup when you%u2019re in a hurry. For library district residents who are unable to visit due to physical disability, illness, or other physical limitations, whether permanent or temporary, they can bring materials to your door through Homebound Delivery.Don%u2019t miss the Westchester Township History Museum, where you%u2019ll find fascinating exhibits on Duneland history, plus archives full of incredible information about local people, places, and organizations. The museum is ready to help you with genealogical research and using Ancestry.com.Interested in volunteering for the library or museum? Stop by and talk about opportunities to share your time and talents. Another way to lend your support is to join the Friends of the Library. As a bonus, a Friends of the Library membership gets you early access to book sales, where you%u2019ll find thousands of items at incredible bargains.Westchester Public Library is here to serve you through its mission to provide core services that connect and engage all. Visit them today at either of their two branches, the local history museum, or online at wpl.lib.in.us.Thomas Branch (Main)200 W. Indiana Avenue, Chesterton, IN 46304 219-926-7696Hageman Branch100 Francis Street, Porter, IN 46304219-926-9080Westchester Township History Museum700 W. Porter Avenue, Chesterton, IN 46304 219-983-9715LIBRARY AND HISTORY MUSEUM