Portage Branch

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Phone: 219-462-0524

Address: 2665 Irving St. Portage, IN 46368

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Hours

Monday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm

Tuesday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm

Wednesday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm

Thursday: 9:00 am-7:00 pm

Friday: 9:00 am-6:00 pm

Saturday: 9:00 am-5:00 pm

Sunday: 1:00 pm-5:00 pm 

Upcoming Events

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group

Craft: Wooden Ornaments

4:30pm–5:30pm
Portage Branch
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Registration Required
Registration will close on December 5, 2025 @ 4:30pm.
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Stop by the library to make an assortment of holiday ornaments made from wood. All ages are welcome. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Portage Branch
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

An interactive Storytime for ages 2-5. Songs, rhymes, games, crafts and so much more! No registration required, just drop in. Families welcome!

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group

Book Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Portage Branch
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Come read a different book every month! This month is "The Measure" by Nikki Erlick. Maybe you'll like it, maybe you won't! Let a librarian know if you need help reserving the book.

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group

STEAM: Christmas Cookies Around the World

11:00am–12:00pm
Portage Branch
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Registration Required
Registration will close on December 10, 2025 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program is geared towards homeschool children ages 5-17 to experiment, socialize, collaborate, and learn about the many ways Christmas is celebrated around the world.

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group

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!

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group

Storytime

10:30am–11:00am
Portage Branch
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

An interactive Storytime for ages 2-5. Songs, rhymes, games, crafts and so much more! No registration required, just drop in. Families welcome!

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The Portage Branch is one of five branches in the Porter County Public Library System. Stop in today to utilize our FREE services, attend programs or checkout books, movies and more.

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