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This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Valpo Morning Book Club

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 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 in discussing the book Remarkably Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt.

 

Walk-ins welcome!

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.

Book Club: The Personal Librarian

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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! 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 "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Watercolor & Unwind: Serene Sunset

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Full
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us in learning how to paint with watercolor in a relaxing, low pressure space.  

We'll be painting a sunset featuring graded washes, but that will also use wet on dry, and lifting techniques. 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Journaling Workshop

Sunday, September 15, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Full
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

This is a journaling workshop. Learn new techniques, work with prompts, and have fun! 

 

 

This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group.

Adult Crafternoon: Wooden Pumpkin Mosaic Craft

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
South Haven Branch at South Haven Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Register
Required
Library Branch: South Haven Branch
Room: South Haven Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Adults are invited to paint a flat wooden pumpkin and then add a creative design using tacky glue and mosaic tiles. Teens are also welcome. Registration is required. 

This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group.

Book Club: The Marriage Portrait

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at South Haven Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: South Haven Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Come read a different book every month! 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 "Valparaiso Branch" group.

PCPLS Board Meeting

Wednesday, September 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Board Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Register
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Monthly Meeting of the Porter County Public Library System Board of Trustees.

This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group.

Painting: Coffee & Canvas - Birch Trees

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Meeting Room at South Haven Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Register
Required
Library Branch: South Haven Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

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! Coffee provided. This class is intended for adults and teens.

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

Book Club: Pageturners

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Indiana Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Indiana Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join the Kout's Pageturners for a lively and thoughtful book discussion of A woman of no importance: the untold story of the American spy who hel

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Paint and Pour: Lazy Bunny

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Full
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come in and paint a lazy rabbit while enjoying some soda or coffee! This program is ran akin to Bob Ross's "The Joy of Painting." For ages 16+ 

 

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Book Club: Novel Ideas

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a lively & friendly book discussion the last Thursday of the month at 5 p.m.  This month's book is The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger.

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

Painting: Retro Pop Art Cats

Friday, September 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Register
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Get in the mood for Fall with a fun pop art cat painting.  We will be exploring mid century atomic art styles through color and design.  All supplies & snacks are provided. Registration is required.  Ages 18+

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Painting: Retro Pop Art Cats

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Register
Required
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Get in the mood for Fall with a fun pop art cat painting.  We will be exploring mid century atomic art styles through color and design.  All supplies & snacks are provided. Registration is required.  Ages 18+

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.

Book Club: Local Woman Missing

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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! 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 "South Haven Branch" group.

Crafting: Sewing 202, Elastic Headbands

Sunday, October 13, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at South Haven Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: South Haven Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Adults and teens who have beginners level sewing machine skills are welcome to join us for a sewing project and tutorial. Use one of the library's sewing machines or bring your own to make your project.

This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group.

Book Club: Thursday Murder Club

Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at South Haven Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: South Haven Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Come read a different book every month! 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 "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Journaling Workshop

Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Join us in a Journaling Workshop. Learn techniques, work with prompts, and have fun!

 

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Book Club: Novel Ideas

Thursday, October 24, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a lively & friendly book discussion.  This month's book is The Stranger Diaries by Elly Griffiths.  Copies will be available upstairs at the Hebron Adult Circulation Desk.

 

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

Book Club: Pageturners

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Indiana Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Indiana Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join the Kout's Pageturners for a lively and thoughtful book discussion of

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Paint and Pour: Van Gogh's Skeleton

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Come in and paint a skeleton painting while enjoying some soda or coffee! This program is ran akin to Bob Ross's "The Joy of Painting." For ages 16+ 

We will be focusing on Van Gogh's famous skeleton study as our reference.

This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group.

Crafting: Sewing 202, Tote Bags

Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at South Haven Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: South Haven Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Adults and teens who have beginners level sewing machine skills are welcome to join us for a sewing project and tutorial. Use one of the library's sewing machines or bring your own to make your project. For this event we will be making tote bags.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Valpo Morning Book Club

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of the book Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.

 

Walk-ins welcome!

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.

Book Club: The Bluest Eye

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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! 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 "South Haven Branch" group.

Book Club: Boys in the Boat

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at South Haven Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: South Haven Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Come read a different book every month! Maybe you'll like it, maybe you won't! Let a librarian know if you need help reserving the book.