This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group STEAM: Marbles in Motion Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Hebron Branch Age Group: Kids Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Jul 18 2025 Fri STEAM: Marbles in Motion 10:30am–11:30am Hebron Branch Waitlist Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. Library Branch: Hebron Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Kids explore art and science through marble runs and marble painting. They build, create, and learn while having fun with engineering and art! Ages 4 & Up.
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Interactive Movie Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm Meeting Room at Kouts Branch Age Group: All Ages Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Jul 18 2025 Fri Interactive Movie 10:30am–12:00pm Kouts Branch Register Registration will close on July 18, 2025 @ 10:30am. Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Movie & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Join us in the the library for a fun interactive movie. We will be showing One Hundred and One Dalmatians (1961). Registration is required.
This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group STEAM: Marbles in Motion Friday, July 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room at Hebron Branch Age Group: Kids Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Jul 18 2025 Fri STEAM: Marbles in Motion 2:00pm–3:00pm Hebron Branch Register Registration will close on July 18, 2025 @ 2:00pm. Library Branch: Hebron Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Kids explore art and science through marble runs and marble painting. They build, create, and learn while having fun with engineering and art! Ages 4 & Up.
This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group AMP Clarinet Quartet Friday, July 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Haven Library Garden at South Haven Branch Age Group: All Ages View Details This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group Jul 18 2025 Fri AMP Clarinet Quartet 4:00pm–5:00pm South Haven Branch Library Branch: South Haven Branch Room: South Haven Library Garden Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Join us for an outdoor concert at the South Haven Library Garden! Feel free to bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets; additional seating will be provided.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Art: Cookies & Canvas Friday, July 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Kids Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Jul 18 2025 Fri Art: Cookies & Canvas 4:00pm–5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Full Registration is closed because the event is full. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy snacks and drinks while following guided steps to create an acrylic painting. This month, we will be painting fireflies.For ages 6-12.Registration required.
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Book Club Friday, July 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Room at Portage Branch Age Group: Teens View Details This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Jul 18 2025 Fri Book Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Portage Branch Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Club Event Details: All teens and tweens are welcome! Stop by the Portage Youth Services desk to grab a copy of The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins on or after 6/20/25.
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Art: Gold Butterfly Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room at Kouts Branch Age Group: Adults Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Jul 19 2025 Sat Art: Gold Butterfly 2:00pm–4:00pm Kouts Branch Register Registration will close on July 19, 2025 @ 2:00pm. Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Experiment with gold foil and acrylic paints with this fun butterfly painting. We will also explore different types of color schemes, building on some of the principals of color theory. All supplies are provided.
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Mariachi Gavilanes De Chicago Sunday, July 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Portage Library Garden at Portage Branch Age Group: All Ages View Details This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Jul 20 2025 Sun Mariachi Gavilanes De Chicago 2:00pm–3:30pm 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.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Storytime Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) View Details This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Valparaiso Branch Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Join us for alphabet-themed stories, songs and fun! Ages: 2-3No registration required.
This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Book Babies Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am Meeting Room at Hebron Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Book Babies 10:00am–10:45am Hebron Branch Register Registration will close on July 21, 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, fingerplays and a social/playtime to follow, for children ages 0-2yrs and their caregivers. Registration is required.
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Storytime Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am Meeting Room at Kouts Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Storytime 10:00am–10:45am Kouts Branch Register Registration will close on July 21, 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 Color Our World Storytime! 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, July 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Portage Library Garden at Portage Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5), Kids View Details This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Jul 21 2025 Mon Storytime 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 "Kouts Branch" group Mother Goose on the Loose Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am Meeting Room at Kouts Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Mother Goose on the Loose 9:30am–10:00am Kouts Branch Register Registration will close on July 22, 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 "South Haven Branch" group Storytime Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Meeting Room at South Haven Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) View Details This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Storytime 10:00am–10:30am South Haven Branch 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 "Valparaiso Branch" group LEGO® Club Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Kids Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Jul 22 2025 Tue LEGO® Club 10:00am–10:45am Valparaiso Branch Full Registration is closed because the event is full. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services 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 "Hebron Branch" group Storytime Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am Meeting Room at Hebron Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Storytime 10:00am–10:45am Hebron Branch Register Registration will close on July 22, 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 Mother Goose on the Loose Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Meeting Room at Kouts Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Mother Goose on the Loose 10:30am–11:00am Kouts Branch Register Registration will close on July 22, 2025 @ 10:30am. 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 "South Haven Branch" group STEAM: Eat Your Art Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm South Haven Branch at South Haven Branch Age Group: Kids, Teens Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group Jul 22 2025 Tue STEAM: Eat Your Art 2:00pm–2:30pm South Haven Branch Waitlist Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. Library Branch: South Haven Branch Room: South Haven Branch Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: METAMORPHOSIS: 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 "Kouts Branch" group Craft: Beginning Knitting Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room at Kouts Branch Age Group: Teens Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Craft: Beginning Knitting 4:00pm–5:00pm Kouts Branch Register Registration will close on July 22, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Have you always wanted to learn how to knit but didn't know where to start? Have you tried in the past but got stuck on something and had no where to get help? Join us every other week for a beginner knitting program.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Art: Paper Quilling Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Teens Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Art: Paper Quilling 5:00pm–6:00pm Valparaiso Branch Register Registration will close on July 22, 2025 @ 5:00pm. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Practice the art of Paper Quilling and create a one-of-a-kind paper masterpiece.
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Books Blocks Balls Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am Meeting Room at Kouts Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) View Details This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Books Blocks Balls 10:00am–10:45am Kouts Branch Library Branch: Kouts 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 "Valparaiso Branch" group Game Night Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5), Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages View Details This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Game Night 5:00pm–6:30pm Valparaiso Branch Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Combined Meeting Room Age Group: Littles (0-5), Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Movie & Entertainment Event Details: Attention all families! Join us for a fun filled evening as we play a variety of board games. No registration required.
This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group Painting: Picasso Self-Portrait Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm South Haven Branch at South Haven Branch Age Group: Adults Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Painting: Picasso Self-Portrait 6:00pm–7:30pm South Haven Branch Register Registration will close on July 23, 2025 @ 6:00pm. Library Branch: South Haven Branch Room: South Haven Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Adults and teens can learn how to create a colorful self portrait using Pablo Picasso's cubism art techniques. Registration is required and opens 6/25/25.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Storytime Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Rotary Library Garden at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) View Details This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Jul 24 2025 Thu Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Valparaiso Branch Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Rotary Library Garden Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Join us for stories, songs and fun! No registration required. Ages: 3-5
