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Donuts with the Library Director

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Indiana Room at Kouts Branch

Age Group:

All Ages
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Women's History Month: Sports Pioneers to Players Today

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso 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
Text: Storytime in the Park presented by Portage Parks Dept. and PCPLS, imagery of kids playing in a park made of books

Storytime in the Park

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site

Age Group:

Littles (0-5)
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Library Branch
PCPLS Logo above blue text: Craft, white background with vibrant colored craft supplies all along the border of the image

Craft: Anime Fidget Spinner

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
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Art: Beyond the Border

Thursday, April 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Text: PCPLS Game Night, surrounded by colorful boardgame path on a dark blue background

Game Night

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
"Blue Text down the left side: PCPLS, PCPLS logo on a white page marker in the top left corner, {When You Trap a Tiger} book cover along the right side, Navy background"

Book Club

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
History Room at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Teens
"Blue Text down the left side: PCPLS, PCPLS logo on a white page marker in the top left corner, {May B} book cover along the right side, Navy background"

Book Club

Monday, April 20, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
PCPLS Logo above blue text: Craft, white background with vibrant colored craft supplies all along the border of the image

Craft: Anime Pen Topper

Wednesday, April 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
"Blue Text down the left side: PCPLS, PCPLS logo on a white page marker in the top left corner, {Broken Strings} book cover along the right side, Navy background"

Book Club

Friday, May 15, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
History Room at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Teens
"Blue Text down the left side: PCPLS, PCPLS logo on a white page marker in the top left corner, {Island of Blue Dolphins} book cover along the right side, Navy background"

Book Club

Monday, May 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
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Game Night

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
PCPLS Logo above blue text: Craft, white background with vibrant colored craft supplies all along the border of the image

Craft: No Sew Sock Monkey

Tuesday, May 26, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
PCPLS Logo above blue text: Craft, white background with vibrant colored craft supplies all along the border of the image

Craft: T-Rex Terrariums

Thursday, June 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
"Blue Text down the left side: PCPLS, PCPLS logo on a white page marker in the top left corner, {Tristan Strong Punches a hole in the sky} book cover along the right side, Navy background"

Book Club

Friday, June 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
History Room at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Teens
PCPLS Logo above blue text: Craft, white background with vibrant colored craft supplies all along the border of the image

Craft: Dino Trinket Dish

Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
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Art: String Art

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
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Book Club

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
History Room at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Teens
PCPLS Logo above blue text: Craft, white background with vibrant colored craft supplies all along the border of the image

Craft: Dino Garden

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
"Blue Text down the left side: PCPLS, PCPLS logo on a white page marker in the top left corner, {Baby-Sitters Club} book cover along the right side, Navy background"

Book Club

Friday, August 21, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
History Room at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Teens
PCPLS Logo above blue text: Craft, white background with vibrant colored craft supplies all along the border of the image

Craft: Felt Gummy Bear

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
PCPLS Logo above blue text: Craft, white background with vibrant colored craft supplies all along the border of the image

Craft: Travel Tic-Tac-Toe

Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
"Blue Text down the left side: PCPLS, PCPLS logo on a white page marker in the top left corner, {Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell} book cover along the right side, Navy background"

Book Club

Friday, September 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
History Room at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Teens
PCPLS Logo above blue text: Craft, white background with vibrant colored craft supplies all along the border of the image

Craft: TBD

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required