Our annual Write it Up, Write it Out writing contest for tweens and teens in grades 5-12 runs November 1-30, 2026.
Submit written work—essay, short story, or poem—that is no longer than 5 pages before the contest deadline for a chance to win a $100 Amazon gift card! Check out the details and full contest instructions here.
The November Newsletter Is Here!
Leaf your worries behind and fall for the gratitude of gathering in November! Join us for teen writing, treaty talks, Medicare info, Altoids tin art, holiday houses, leaves, candles, fanfiction, drawing, books, BINGO, bricks, bears, storytimes, and so much more!
Locations
Thomas Branch (Main)
200 W. Indiana Avenue
Chesterton, IN 46304
219-926-7696
Mon-Thurs 9am-9pm
Friday 9am-6pm
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 1pm-5pm
Hageman Branch
100 Francis Street
Porter, IN 46304
219-926-9080
Mon-Fri 9am-6pm
Saturday 1-5pm
Sunday Closed
Duneland History Center
700 W. Porter Avenue
Chesterton, IN 46304
219-983-9715
Closed: Sun/Mon
By appointment only: Tues, Thurs, Fri
Open to public: Wednesdays and 2nd & 4th Saturdays 12-5pm
Baugher Center
