Portage Branch

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Contact Us

Phone: 219-462-0524

Address: 2665 Irving St. Portage, IN 46368

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Hours

Monday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm

Tuesday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm

Wednesday: 9:00 am-8:00 pm

Thursday: 9:00 am-8:00 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

Twilight Tales

6:00pm–6:30pm
Portage Branch
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Registration Required
Event Details:

An evening Storytime geared towards children ages 2-6 but all ages are welcome. Registration is available but is not required.

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group

Storytime in the Park (Portage Branch)

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

Meet us at Founders Square in Portage for a 30-minute program of songs, rhymes and stories. 

No registration is required. This event is for children and their accompanying adults. Drop-offs are not allowed.

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group

Pops Concert

4:00pm–5:00pm
Portage Branch
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Portage Library Garden
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for an outdoor concert at the Portage Library Garden! Feel free to bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets; additional seating will be provided.

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group

Storytime & Open Play

11:00am–12:00pm
Portage Branch
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Portage Library Garden
Age Group: Littles (0-5), Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

GARDEN STORYTIME & OPEN PLAY GROUP!

Join us in the library garden this summer for an interactive storytime and play group. 

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group

STEAM: Eat Your Art

2:00pm–2:30pm
Portage Branch
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

SUNLIGHT: Stop in for a quick story, science lesson, and food craft as a part of our summer reading program.

All ages are welcome.

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group

Art: Nail Art Night

6:00pm–7:00pm
Portage Branch
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

All ages are invited to learn DIY tips and tricks to create the illusion of dripping paint on their fingernails. Registration is requested but not required. 

About

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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