This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Science Kids Friday, December 5, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Kids Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 5 2025 Fri Science Kids 4:00pm–5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Register Registration will close on December 5, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join us for STEM activities and other science fun! Ages 8-12.*Experiments tend to be messy please dress accordingly*
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Book Club Monday, December 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room at Kouts Branch Age Group: Kids Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Book Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Kouts Branch Register Registration will close on December 8, 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 Rascal by Sterling North! 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 "Valparaiso Branch" group Santa Visit Monday, December 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Kids Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Santa Visit 4:00pm–5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Full Registration is closed because the event is full. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Combined Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Ho ho ho! Santa Claus will be stopping by the Valparaiso Branch to spread holiday cheer. Enjoy stories and cookies with Santa.
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group STEAM: Christmas Cookies Around the World Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Youth Services Room at Portage Branch Age Group: Kids, Teens Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 10 2025 Wed STEAM: Christmas Cookies Around the World 11:00am–12:00pm Portage Branch Register Registration will close on December 10, 2025 @ 11:00am. Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: This program is geared towards homeschool children ages 5-17 to experiment, socialize, collaborate, and learn about the many ways Christmas is celebrated around the world.
This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group Santa Visit Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Haven Branch at South Haven Branch Age Group: Kids Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Santa Visit 4:00pm–5:00pm 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 Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Ho ho ho! Santa Claus will be stopping by the South Haven Branch to spread holiday cheer. Enjoy stories and cookies with Santa.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group LEGO® Club Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Kids Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 12 2025 Fri LEGO® Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Register Registration will close on December 12, 2025 @ 4:00pm. 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 Santa Visit Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Kids Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Santa Visit 4:00pm–5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Register Registration will close on December 15, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Combined Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Ho ho ho! Santa Claus will be stopping by the Valparaiso Branch to spread holiday cheer. Enjoy stories and cookies with Santa.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Science Kids Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Kids Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Science Kids 4:30pm–5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Register Registration will close on December 16, 2025 @ 4:30pm. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room 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 "Kouts Branch" group LEGO® Club Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room at Kouts Branch Age Group: Kids Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Dec 17 2025 Wed LEGO® Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Kouts Branch Register Registration will close on December 17, 2025 @ 3:30pm. Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a LEGO Club STEAM Challenge: Build a Workable/Playable Drum! Use LEGOs to create a drum you can play! All supplies are included—registration is required.
This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Paws to Read Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Hebron Branch Age Group: Kids View Details This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Paws to Read 4:00pm–5:00pm Hebron Branch Library Branch: Hebron Branch Age Group: Kids 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! No registration required
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Craft: Sweet Treat House Thursday, December 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 Dec 18 2025 Thu Craft: Sweet Treat House 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: Make a holiday house out of toaster pastries, frosting, and candy.Ages 5-12Registration required.
This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group LEGO Club Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room at Hebron Branch Age Group: Kids Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Dec 19 2025 Fri LEGO Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Hebron Branch Register Registration will close on December 19, 2025 @ 3:30pm. Library Branch: Hebron Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Build with LEGOs we provide! Join us for this month's STEM activity: Grinch's Sleigh Ride!
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group STEAM: Cardboard Creations Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Kids View Details This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 19 2025 Fri STEAM: Cardboard Creations 4:00pm–5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Come build cardboard creations and contraptions- the limit is your imagination! Fun for all ages.
This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Book Club Monday, December 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room at Hebron Branch Age Group: Kids Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Book Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Hebron Branch Register Registration will close on December 22, 2025 @ 3:30pm. Library Branch: Hebron Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: This month, we’re reading Pete the Cat Saves Christmas by Eric Litwin and illustrated by James Dean. Come for the story and stay for the fun! No need to read the book before the meeting. We will all read it together!
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group STEAM: NOON Year's Eve Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:15pm Youth Services Room at Portage Branch Age Group: Kids Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 30 2025 Tue STEAM: NOON Year's Eve 11:00am–12:15pm Portage Branch Register Registration will close on December 30, 2025 @ 11:00am. Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Children ages 6-12 are invited to ring in the New Year at NOON with a series of science, engineering, and art activities. Space is limited. Registration is required.
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group STEAM: Noon Year's Eve Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room at Kouts Branch Age Group: Kids Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Dec 31 2025 Wed STEAM: Noon Year's Eve 12:00pm–1:00pm Kouts Branch Register Registration will close on December 31, 2025 @ 12:00pm. Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join us to celebrate the end 2025 and bring in the new year with fun science experiments! All supplies included - registration required.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Book Bingo Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Kids Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Book Bingo 10:00am–10:30am Valparaiso Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 5, 2025 @ 10:00am. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Movie & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Calling all kids K-5...want to play Bingo and win free books? Come join the fun and play Book Bingo!
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Book Club Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room at Kouts Branch Age Group: Kids Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Book Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Kouts Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 8, 2025 @ 3:30pm. Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: This month in Emerging Readers, we’re reading There Is a Bird On Your Head by Mo Willems! 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 "Valparaiso Branch" group Paws to Read Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Kids View Details This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Paws to Read 4:00pm–5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: 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 "Kouts Branch" group Book Club Monday, January 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room at Kouts Branch Age Group: Kids Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Book Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Kouts Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 15, 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 The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread by Kate DiCamillo!
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Game Night: Library Jeopardy Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Youth Services Room at Portage Branch Age Group: Kids, Teens Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Game Night: Library Jeopardy 11:00am–12:00pm Portage Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 17, 2025 @ 11:00am. Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Play & Learn Registration Required Event Details: This program is geared towards homeschool children ages 5-17 to allow socialization while participating in a new activity each month. This month we will be playing Library Jeopardy!
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Creative Writing: MLK Inspired Puppet Craft Monday, January 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Room at Portage Branch Age Group: Kids Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Creative Writing: MLK Inspired Puppet Craft 4:00pm–5:00pm Portage Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 22, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Workshop Registration Required Event Details: Children ages 7-12 are invited to honor Martin Luther King Jr. by creating their own "I have a dream" speech and a DIY puppet version of themselves. At the end of the hour children will have the opportunity to share their speeches and puppets.
This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group Craft: Diamond Art Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:15pm South Haven Branch at South Haven Branch Age Group: Kids Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group Jan 20 2026 Tue Craft: Diamond Art 4:00pm–5:15pm South Haven Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 23, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: South Haven Branch Room: South Haven Branch Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Kids 7-12 can come make an animal diamond art sticker! All the supplies will be provided. Registration is required.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Game Night Tuesday, January 20, 2026 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 Jan 20 2026 Tue 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: Play & Learn Event Details: Join us for an evening of family fun! Play a variety of board games and enjoy some family friendly competition! No registration required.
