Larry J. Clark Genealogy Center

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Contact Us

Phone: 219-462-0524

Address: 103 Jefferson Street, Valparaiso, IN 46383

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Hours

Monday: 10:00 am-6:00 pm

Tuesday: 10:00 am-6:00 pm

Wednesday: 10:00 am-6:00 pm

Thursday: 10:00 am-6:00 pm

Friday: CLOSED

Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Sunday: CLOSED

About

Located on the second floor of the Valparaiso Branch, the Larry J. Clark Genealogy Center houses a variety of genealogical resources. These include printed material, yearbooks, microfilm, indexes, databases and online resources. In an effort to preserve documents of enduring historical value, the center also collects, maintains, and makes accessible many official court records from Porter County.

Resources

American Ancestors

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American Ancestors offers expertise and research on American family history with over 1.4 billion searchable names.

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Internet Archive

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The Internet Archive hosts PCPLS's genealogical digital content, including yearbook collections, contracts, books, and historical items.

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Upcoming Events

Santa Visit

4:00pm–5:00pm
Valparaiso Branch
Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ho ho ho! Santa Claus will be stopping by the Valparaiso Branch to spread holiday cheer. Enjoy stories and cookies with Santa. 

Santa Visit

4:00pm–5:00pm
South Haven Branch
Waitlist
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Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: South Haven Branch
Room: South Haven Branch
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Event
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Event Details:

Ho ho ho! Santa Claus will be stopping by the South Haven Branch to spread holiday cheer. Enjoy stories and cookies with Santa. 

Silver Sneakers Circuit

10:00am–11:00am
Kouts Branch
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Registration Required
Registration will close on December 11, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our free fitness classes sponsored by PCPLS, Valpo YMCA, and Porter County Health Department! Open to ages 14 and up, with kids 10-13 welcome if an adult joins them.

Winter WonderFest

4:00pm–6:00pm
Portage Branch
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for Winter WonderFest at the Portage Branch, where you can enjoy winter crafts, games, and tasty refreshments! Don't miss this special chance to meet Santa!

Santa Visit

4:00pm–5:00pm
Valparaiso Branch
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 15, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ho ho ho! Santa Claus will be stopping by the Valparaiso Branch to spread holiday cheer. Enjoy stories and cookies with Santa. 

Silver Sneakers Classic/Stability

1:00pm–2:00pm
Hebron Branch
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on December 17, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our free fitness classes sponsored by PCPLS, Valpo YMCA, and Porter County Health Department! Open to ages 14 and up, with kids 10-13 welcome if an adult joins them.