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This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group

LEGO® Club

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Full
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a free build. We provide the LEGOs, you bring the creativity! Registration is required.

This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group

STEAM: Wicked

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at South Haven Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Full
Registration Required
Registration is no longer available for this event.
Library Branch: South Haven Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children ages 6-12 can take part in various STEAM activities relating to the upcoming film Wicked for Good. Registration is required. 

 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group

Art: Watercolor & Unwind

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in learning how to paint with watercolor in a relaxing, low pressure space.  

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group

Storytime

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs and fun! No registration required. Ages: 3-5

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group

Storytime

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on November 13, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, & fun learning activities for young children - Ages 3 & up. Families welcome! Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group

Silver Sneakers Circuit

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Adults
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Registration Required
Registration will close on November 13, 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.

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group

Creative Writing: Comic Workshop

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on November 13, 2025 @ 3:30pm.
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun and creative comic workshop where you'll learn how to make comic strips, character designs, and more!

Refreshments will be provided. 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group

LEGO® Club

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build Lego with us and we will put them on display! Just bring your creativity and smiles! Ages 5-12 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group

Book Babies

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for simple stories, songs and playtime! Ages birth-2 years. Please register for only one time slot as both sessions are the same. 

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group

Storytime

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on November 17, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for story time! This fun program is geared to Preschoolers (2-5). We will read stories, sing songs, create a craft and do other fun activities related to the theme. Registration is required  

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group

Storytime

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services Room at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
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 "Hebron Branch" group

Book Babies

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on November 17, 2025 @ 10:30am.
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and a social/playtime to follow! For children ages 0-2 yrs and their caregivers. Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group

Book Babies

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for simple stories, songs and playtime! Ages birth-2 years. Please register for only one time slot as both sessions are the same. 

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group

Book Club

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on November 17, 2025 @ 3:30pm.
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month’s A Likely Story book is The Giver by Lois Lowry! The books are donated through the Kouts Lions Club and each family gets to keep a copy—registration is required. 

 

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group

Game Night: Card Games

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Combined Meeting Room A&B at Portage Branch
Age Group:
All Ages
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on November 17, 2025 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come play card games that the library has available for check out. Such as: Exploding Kittens, Throw Throw Burrito, Apples to Apples, and more! Registration is requested but not required.

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on November 18, 2025 @ 9:30am.
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Registration Required
Event Details:

A fun-filled 30 min interactive session that uses rhymes, songs, musical instruments, books, and more to stimulate the learning process for babies and toddlers. Registration requested.  

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group

Storytime

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on November 18, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, & fun learning activities for young children - Ages 3 & up. Families welcome! Registration is required. 

This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group

Storytime

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at South Haven Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Library Branch: South Haven Branch
Room: Meeting 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 "Kouts Branch" group

Craft: Diamond Art Ornament

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on November 18, 2025 @ 3:30pm.
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a fun Christmas diamond art project with us as we make quirky ugly sweater ornaments and keychains.  All supplies and snacks are provided.  Registration is required.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group

Art: Paint and Pour

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come in and paint an equine painting while enjoying some tea or coffee! This program is ran akin to Bob Ross's "The Joy of Painting." For ages 16+ 

 

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group

Books Blocks Balls

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn, Special Event
Event Details:

Join us at the library for an open playgroup and connect with parents/caregivers. Early child development milestones experts are available onsite to answer any questions.

This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group

Book Club

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at South Haven Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: South Haven Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Come read a different book every month! This month is "The Art Thief" by Michael Finkel. 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 "Hebron Branch" group

Silver Sneakers Classic/Stability

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on November 19, 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.

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group

LEGO® Club

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on November 19, 2025 @ 3:30pm.
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a Skyscraper STEAM Challenge! How high can you build a tower? All supplies are included—registration is required.