Event List

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! 

Join us as we dive into the vibrant world of pop art, using candy as a medium! Tweens and teens will learn about Andy Warhol and explore the art of graphic design, including the lettering in the logos of the candy we enjoy.

This month’s A Likely Story book is “A Single Shard” by Linda Sue Park! Follow Tree-ear, a young orphan in 12th-century Korea, as he embarks on an adventure to learn the art of pottery.

Teen (and Tweens) who would like to learn some basics of crochet are welcome to join us as we learn to make a fidget square. Crochet hooks and yarn will be provided. We will be learning how to start, chain, and single crochet.

Come play board games and video games at the library! Teens age 13-17 welcome! 

Join us for a build without a base plate challenge. Be creative! All supplies are included—registration is required.

Join us for this exciting Altered Art program, where we will transform thrift store paintings by adding creative touches and personal flair. 

This month’s A Likely Story book is “Take Me to the River” by Will Hobbs! Follow a boy as he embarks on an adventure filled with wildlife and unexpected challenges while exploring Alaska.

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! 

Join us in the Teen Corner of the Valparaiso Branch to discuss Cinders and Sparrows by Stefan Bachmann and make a craft to accompany the book! 

Snacks provided! Walk-ins welcome! 

Join us as we create silhouette self-portraits! Tweens and teens will also learn about the artist Frida Kahlo, exploring how symbolism is reflected in her art and how they can incorporate this concept into their own creations. 

All teens and tweens are welcome! Join us for a discussion of the book, a craft, and snacks. Stop by the Portage Youth Services desk to grab a copy of "Daughter of the Deep", by Rick Riordan on or after 1/26/25.

Painting is easier than you think! Create your own unique work of art, on an 8"x10" canvas, in acrylic. This class is free - Just bring yourself and your creativity! Refreshments provided. This class is intended for adults and teens.

Join us for a thrilling Nancy Drew Mystery Night after hours! Dive into the world of the iconic sleuth and discover the creators behind her adventures.

Come get ready for spring by painting a picture of a bicycle. For Ages 11-18

We provide the LEGOS and you provide the Creativity! Registration is required

Gather your friends and bring iconic animated characters to life on picture frame glass! Refreshments will be provided. 

This month’s A Likely Story book is “The Golden Compass” by Philip Pullman!

Join us as we jump back in time to create still life masterpieces from items found in the decades before us!

Play Bingo and win free books!

Paint a rock to look like an adorable cactus. All supplies provided. 

Join us for the Monster Creation Challenge! Each team member will build half of a monster on a base plate. Once everyone is done, we’ll put the halves together to create one unique monster. Come and have fun working together!

Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of 3D art, exploring the principles of the Rule of Thirds and the expressive beauty of watercolor techniques

This month’s A Likely Story book is “Chomp” by Carl Hiaasen!