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Hometown Heroes

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch

Age Group:

Kids
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Registration will close on July 8, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Event
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Join us for a storytime with local police officer from the Valparaiso Police Department! The event will include a 30-minute reading session with the children, followed by a 15-minute Q&A and craft activity.​

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Books Blocks Balls

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Combined Meeting Room A&B at Portage Branch

Age Group:

Littles (0-5)
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Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn, Special Event
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Join us at the library for an open playgroup and connect with parents/caregivers. Early child development milestones experts are available onsite to answer any questions.

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Silver Sneakers Stability

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch

Age Group:

Adults
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Registration will close on July 10, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event
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Join our free fitness classes sponsored by PCPLS, Valpo YMCA, and Porter County Health Department! Open to ages 14 and up, with kids 10-13 welcome if an adult joins them.

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Bubblepalooza

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Rotary Library Garden at Valparaiso Branch

Age Group:

All Ages
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Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Rotary Library Garden
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
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Get ready for an unforgettable day of bubbly fun and excitement at Bubblepalooza!

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Wolffgang Hobart High School Choir Concert

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Portage Library Garden at Portage Branch

Age Group:

All Ages
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Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Portage Library Garden
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
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Join us for an outdoor concert at the Portage Library Garden! Feel free to bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets.

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PCPLS Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Board Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
All Ages
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Registration Required
Registration will close on July 16, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Board Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
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Monthly Board of Director's Meeting

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PCPLS Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Board Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
All Ages
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Registration Required
Registration will open on July 23, 2025 @ 3:00pm.
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Board Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
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Monthly Board of Director's Meeting

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PCPLS Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Board Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
All Ages
Upcoming
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Registration will open on August 20, 2025 @ 3:00pm.
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Board Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
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Monthly Board of Director's Meeting

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PCPLS Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Board Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
All Ages
Upcoming
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Registration Required
Registration will open on September 17, 2025 @ 3:00pm.
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Board Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
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Monthly Board of Director's Meeting

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PCPLS Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Board Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
All Ages
Upcoming
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Registration will open on October 22, 2025 @ 3:00pm.
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Board Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
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Monthly Board of Director's Meeting

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PCPLS Board of Trustees Meeting

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Board Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
All Ages
Upcoming
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Registration will open on November 19, 2025 @ 3:00pm.
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Board Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Event Details:

Monthly Board of Director's Meeting