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-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.

Craft: Dog Man Drawing & Painting

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Portage Branch
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Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Children ages 7-14 are invited to learn how to draw Dog Man. The attendees will use these skills to paint Dog Man himself on a canvas using acrylic paint. Registration is required and opens 2/25/25. 

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.

Workshop: Beginning Crochet

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Portage Branch
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Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Teen (and Tweens) who would like to learn some basics of crochet are welcome to join us as we learn to make a ball.  We will learn how to increase and decrease single crochet stitches and make a magic circle.  Ages 10-18

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.

Workshop: Beginning Crochet

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Portage Branch
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Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Adults
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Workshop Class to learn the basics of crochet.  Workshop is designed for those with little or no experience with crochet. Hooks and yarn will be provided, but feel free to bring your own if you have them.

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.

Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
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.

Art Within Reach

10:00am - 12:00pm
Portage Branch
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
Event Details:

You are invited to join Art Barn School of Art instructor and Art Within Reach alumna Leslie Cefali at the Portage Branch for a 6-week class designed for ages 65 and older.

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.

Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
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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