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This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group

Book Babies

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Full
Registration Required
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 "Hebron Branch" group

Book Babies

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
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Registration Required
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, June 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
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Registration Required
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 "Valparaiso Branch" group

Book Babies

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Full
Registration Required
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 "Portage Branch" group

Storytime & Open Play

Monday, June 16, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Portage Library Garden at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5), Kids
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, June 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
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Registration Required
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, June 17, 2025 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, June 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Waitlist
Registration Required
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, June 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Registration Required
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: Silly Summer Science

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
South Haven Branch at South Haven Branch
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Haven Branch
Room: South Haven Branch
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

PENDULUMS: Stop in for a quick story and a simple science experiment as a part of our summer reading program.

All ages are welcome.

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group

Science Kids

Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm
Rotary Library Garden at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Rotary Library Garden
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us with your little scientists for STEM activities and other science fun! 

Ages 4-8 Parent/Guardian required.

*Experiments tend to be messy please dress accordingly*

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group

Books Blocks Balls

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined 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, June 18, 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 "Meet Me at the Lake" by Carley Fortune. 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 Chair Yoga

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
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 "Portage Branch" group

Art: DIY Sharpie Coasters

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Combined Meeting Room A&B at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Teens
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ages 11-17 are invited to create colorful coasters using Sharpie markers and isopropyl alcohol. Registration is required and opens 5/21/25.

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group

Paws to Read

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn, Special Event
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! No registration required 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group

PCPLS Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Board Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
All Ages
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Board Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Monthly Board of Director's Meeting

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group

Ribbon Cutting: Kouts Library Garden

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Kouts Library Garden at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Kouts Library Garden
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us in celebrating the opening of the Kouts Library Garden!  Light refreshments will be provided. Stop by to see the fun and engaging garden in the heart of Kouts. 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group

Anime Club

Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Rotary Library Garden at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Teens
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Rotary Library Garden
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Grades 6 to 12

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

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group

Storytime

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Registration Required
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

LEGO® Club

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

We provide the LEGOs and you provide the creativity! Registration is required.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group

Craft: Juneteenth Suncatcher

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun Juneteenth craft. 

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group

Art: Paint a Pot

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we personalize our own flower pots! Tweens and teens will be able to paint a pot and plant their own flower seeds to grow! 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group

Twilight Tales

Thursday, June 19, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn
Registration Required
Event Details:

An evening story time with stories, songs, and a simple craft. Pajamas optional.