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This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group

Art: Autumn Raccoon Painting

Saturday, November 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room at South Haven Branch
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
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Registration Required
Registration will close on November 8, 2025 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: South Haven Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a beginners level guided painting program.  This month we will be painting an autumn raccoon painting. Adults and teens are welcome.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group

Storytime

Monday, November 10, 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 a storytime where we focus on a daily letter and promote enthusiasm for reading to toddlers!

Ages 2-3

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group

Storytime

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
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Registration Required
Registration will close on November 10, 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 10, 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 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
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Registration Required
Registration will close on November 10, 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 "Kouts Branch" group

Book Club

Monday, November 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Kids
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Registration Required
Registration will close on November 10, 2025 @ 3:30pm.
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month’s Read Between the Lines book is Restart by Gordon Korman! 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 "Kouts Branch" group

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
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Registration Required
Registration will close on November 11, 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 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on November 11, 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 11, 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 "Valparaiso Branch" group

Book Club

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of I Survived Capitalism and All I Got Was This Lousy T-Shirt by Madeline Pendleton.

 

Walk-ins welcome! 

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group

Art: Salvador Dali's Clay Creatures

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Kids
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Registration Required
Registration will close on November 11, 2025 @ 3:30pm.
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about a master artist's life and artistic style, and create a masterpiece of your own to take home! This month we will be creating long-legged clay creatures inspired by Dali's "Elephants."

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group

Book Club

Tuesday, November 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Combined Meeting Room A&B at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Come read a different book every month! This month is "The Lost Apothecary" by Sarah Penner. 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 "Portage Branch" group

Art: Puzzle tree

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Room at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
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Registration Required
Registration will close on November 12, 2025 @ 11:00am.
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program is geared towards homeschool children ages 5-17 to socialize, collaborate, and learn about new books.  Children will get to view and experience a variety of books and then create a fall puzzle tree.

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
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Registration Required
Registration will close on November 12, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
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
Register
Registration Required
Registration will close on November 12, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
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
Full
Registration Required
Registration is closed because the event is full.
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!