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This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Pumpkin Contest for Fall Fest

All Day
Valparaiso Branch at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
All Ages
Register
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Valparaiso Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Pumpkin lovers, listen up! Register your fabulous pumpkins by Thursday, October 10th.

Then swing by the Valparaiso Branch on Friday, October 11th, anytime between 9:00 AM and 3:30 PM to drop off your pumpkin for our pumpkin contest.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

FALL Fest

Friday, October 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Valparaiso Branch at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Valparaiso Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Save the Date!

Enjoy a free event that will include crafts, games, refreshments, and more! 

This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group.

Crafting: Sewing 202, Elastic Headbands

Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at South Haven Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Register
Required
Library Branch: South Haven Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Adults and teens who have beginners level sewing machine skills are welcome to join us for a sewing project and tutorial. Use one of the library's sewing machines or bring your own to make your project.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Story Time: Book Babies

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Full
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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 "Portage Branch" group.

Storytime

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
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 "Kouts Branch" group.

Storytime: Awesome October

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
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 "Hebron Branch" group.

Storytime: Book Babies

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Required
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Story Time: Book Babies

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Full
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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: Read Between the Lines

Monday, October 14, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Register
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Join our book club for grades 3rd thru 5th! This month's book is “The London Eye Mystery” by Siobhan Dowd. Drive into a thrilling adventure and unravel the mystery with us.

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

Storytime: Mother Goose on the Loose 1st session

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
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 "South Haven Branch" group.

Storytime

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
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 "Hebron Branch" group.

Storytime

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Required
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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.

Storytime: Mother Goose on the Loose 2nd session

Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
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 "South Haven Branch" group.

Book Club: Thursday Murder Club

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 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! 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 "Kouts Branch" group.

Lego Club: Wrecking Ball Challenge

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Register
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

This week’s challenge is to build your tallest Lego tower, and let's test its strength against a golf ball wrecking ball. Can your tower handle the hit? All supplies are included—registration is required.

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Paws to Read: Certified Comfort Dog

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

PCPLS partners with LLC K-9 Comfort Dog to present monthly comfort dog visits at the Library. Stop by the branch and visit with Caleb the Comfort Dog! 

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.

STEAM: Pumpkin Decorating

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Combined Meeting Room A&B at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Register
Required
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Children will decorate a foam pumpkin to represent a favorite book character We will provide paint, feathers, construction paper, felt and much more. Get ready to get messy! Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Anime Club: For Grades 6 to 12

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Register
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

For seasoned anime fans and newbies alike, meet your fellow otaku! We'll watch a different anime each month, do fun stuff, and eat snacks!  

Anime: We will be watching Natsume's Book of Friends.

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Storytime

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Required
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
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 "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Teen Corner Book Club

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us in the Teen Corner of the Valparaiso Branch to discuss Keepers of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger and make a craft to go along with the book! 

 

Snacks provided! Walk-ins welcome! 

 

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Painting: (Teen) Pumpkin Painting

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Register
Required
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Grab your friends and join us for a fun-filled evening of pumpkin painting! We will be providing one small pumpkin per person to paint. Tweens and Teens are welcome to bring a larger pumpkin to paint as well!

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.

Twilight Tales

Thursday, October 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Services Room at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Required
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

An evening Storytime geared towards children ages 2-6 and their families. Registration is available but is not required.

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

Silly Safari Show Starring AMAZON JOHN!

Saturday, October 19, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kouts Branch at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
All Ages
Register
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Kouts Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Join us for the Not-So-Scary SCARY Animal show by Amazon John! 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Journaling Workshop

Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Full
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us in a Journaling Workshop. Learn techniques, work with prompts, and have fun!