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YMCA Logo with text: Fitness Class, imagery of weights, yoga mat and water bottle in the corners

Silver Sneakers Yoga

Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch

Age Group:

Adults
Text: VCS Spring Art Show, white text on a purple back ground, lime green and pink shapes around the image, student art along the right side, PCPLS logo at the bottom

VCS Spring Art Show

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 10:00am - 2:00pm
Valparaiso Branch at Valparaiso Branch

Age Group:

All Ages
TEXT: Purdue University Extension- Porter County, Digital Skills

Digital Skills Lesson

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Combined Meeting Room A&B at Portage Branch

Age Group:

Adults
Blue background with donuts all around the border, text: PCPLS Donuts with the Library Director

Donuts with the Library Director

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
History Room at Portage Branch

Age Group:

All Ages
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Pcpls Logo above white text: Art, blue background with a paint pallete at the bottom of the image and paint splattered all over

Art: Paint and Pour

Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
PCPLS Logo and colorful bubble letter text: Storytime, Colorful alarm clock in the top right corner

Storytime

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
PCPLS Logo and colorful bubble letter text: Storytime, Colorful alarm clock in the top right corner

Storytime

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Registration Required
Text: PCPLS Game Night, surrounded by colorful boardgame path on a dark blue background

Game Night

Thursday, April 30, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Register
Registration Required
Text: Science Kids, Images: Microscope, Beakers, Chromosone , Fiber Cables

Science Kids

Friday, May 1, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Upcoming
Registration Required
PCPLS Logo and colorful bubble letter text: Storytime, Colorful alarm clock in the top right corner

Storytime

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Portage Library Garden at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Text: Book Babies, white and blue text on a light blue background, watercolor artwork of a rocking horse and colorful blocks, PCPLS logo in the bottom right corner

Book Babies

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Upcoming
Registration Required
PCPLS Logo and colorful bubble letter text: Storytime, Colorful alarm clock in the top right corner

Storytime

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Upcoming
Registration Required
PCPLS Logo and colorful bubble letter text: Storytime, Colorful alarm clock in the top right corner

Storytime

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Youth Services Room at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Text: Book Babies, white and blue text on a light blue background, watercolor artwork of a rocking horse and colorful blocks, PCPLS logo in the bottom right corner

Book Babies

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Text: Book Babies, white and blue text on a light blue background, watercolor artwork of a rocking horse and colorful blocks, PCPLS logo in the bottom right corner

Book Babies

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Upcoming
Registration Required
"Blue Text down the left side: PCPLS, PCPLS logo on a white page marker in the top left corner, {Amanda Pig and the Really Hot Day } book cover along the right side, Navy background"

Book Club

Monday, May 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Upcoming
Registration Required
Text Mother Goose on the Loose, image of an old woman flying on the back of a goose and PCPLS logo

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Text: Open Play, white text on a red background, colorful imagery of blocks and balls in a modern style, PCPLS logo in the bottom right corner

Open Play Group

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Upcoming
Registration Required
PCPLS Logo and colorful bubble letter text: Storytime, Colorful alarm clock in the top right corner

Storytime

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Upcoming
Registration Required
TEXT: Senior Planet From AARP, Images: Images of seniors in classrooms and dancing.

Senior Planet

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Conference Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
PCPLS Logo and colorful bubble letter text: Storytime, Colorful alarm clock in the top right corner

Storytime

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
South Haven Branch at South Haven Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
"Blue Text down the left side: PCPLS, PCPLS logo on a white page marker in the top left corner, {James} book cover along the right side, Navy background"

Book Club

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Adults
YMCA Logo with text: Fitness Class, imagery of weights, yoga mat and water bottle in the corners

Silver Sneakers Yoga

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Various Images of STEAM graphics: Molecule, Wires, Gears, Paint Brushes, Hand Drawn Cube

LEGO® Club

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Upcoming
Registration Required
Text: Paws to Read, yellow words centered on a big blue pawprint with the PCPLS logo above, there's also a photo of Caleb the Comfort Dog

Paws to Read

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Text: Paws to Read, yellow words centered on a big blue pawprint with the PCPLS logo above, there's also a photo of Caleb the Comfort Dog

Paws to Read

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Rotary Library Garden at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Kids