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 "Portage Branch" group Craft: Wooden Ornaments Friday, December 5, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Combined Meeting Room A&B at Portage Branch Age Group: All Ages Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 5 2025 Fri Craft: Wooden Ornaments 4:30pm–5:30pm Portage Branch Register Registration will close on December 5, 2025 @ 4:30pm. Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Combined Meeting Room A&B Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Stop by the library to make an assortment of holiday ornaments made from wood. All ages are welcome. Registration is required.
This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Craft: Diamond Art Ornament Saturday, December 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room at Hebron Branch Age Group: Adults Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Dec 6 2025 Sat Craft: Diamond Art Ornament 2:00pm–4:00pm Hebron Branch Register Registration will close on December 6, 2025 @ 2:00pm. Library Branch: Hebron Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Enjoy a fun Christmas diamond art project with us as we make quirky ugly sweater ornaments and keychains. All supplies and snacks are provided. Registration is required.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Storytime Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) View Details This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Valparaiso Branch Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Join us for a storytime where we focus on a daily letter and promote enthusiasm for reading to toddlers!Ages 2-3
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Storytime Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am Meeting Room at Kouts Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Storytime 10:00am–10:45am Kouts Branch Register Registration will close on December 8, 2025 @ 10:00am. Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Registration Required Event Details: Join us for story time! This fun program is geared to Preschoolers (2-5). We will read stories, sing songs, create a craft and do other fun activities related to the theme. Registration is required
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Storytime Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Youth Services Room at Portage Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) View Details This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Portage Branch Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: An interactive Storytime for ages 2-5. Songs, rhymes, games, crafts and so much more! No registration required, just drop in. Families welcome!
This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Book Babies Monday, December 8, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:15am Meeting Room at Hebron Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Book Babies 10:30am–11:15am Hebron Branch Register Registration will close on December 8, 2025 @ 10:30am. Library Branch: Hebron Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Registration Required Event Details: Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and a social/playtime to follow! For children ages 0-2 yrs and their caregivers. Registration is required.
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 "Kouts Branch" group Mother Goose on the Loose Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Meeting Room at Kouts Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Mother Goose on the Loose 10:00am–10:30am Kouts Branch Register Registration will close on December 9, 2025 @ 9:30am. Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Registration Required Event Details: A fun-filled 30 min interactive session that uses rhymes, songs, musical instruments, books, and more to stimulate the learning process for babies and toddlers. Registration requested.
This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Storytime Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am Meeting Room at Hebron Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Storytime 10:00am–10:45am Hebron Branch Register Registration will close on December 9, 2025 @ 10:00am. Library Branch: Hebron Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Registration Required Event Details: Join us for stories, songs, & fun learning activities for young children - Ages 3 & up. Families welcome! Registration is required.
This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group Storytime Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am Meeting Room at South Haven Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) View Details This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Storytime 10:30am–11:00am South Haven Branch Library Branch: South Haven Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: An interactive Storytime for ages 2-5. Songs, rhymes, games, crafts and so much more! No registration required, just drop in. Families welcome!
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Book Club Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room B at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Book Club 11:00am–12:00pm Valparaiso Branch Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us for a discussion of All the Lights Above us by M.B. Henry. Walk-ins welcome!
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Book Club Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Combined Meeting Room A&B at Portage Branch Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Book Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Portage Branch 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! This month is "The Measure" by Nikki Erlick. 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 Craft: Paper Quilling Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Meeting Room B at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Adults Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Craft: Paper Quilling 5:00pm–6:00pm Valparaiso Branch Waitlist Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an hour of Paper Quilling! Enjoy the season with a winter themed design.
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 "Kouts Branch" group LEGO® Club Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room at Kouts Branch Age Group: Teens Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Dec 10 2025 Wed LEGO® Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Kouts Branch Register Registration will close on December 10, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join us for this month's STEAM Challenge: Build a scene from your favorite holiday movie! Registration is required.
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 Art: Watercolor & Unwind Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Adults Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Art: Watercolor & Unwind 5:00pm–7:00pm Valparaiso Branch Waitlist Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Combined Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us in learning how to paint with watercolor in a relaxing, low pressure space.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Storytime Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) View Details This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Valparaiso Branch Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Join us for stories, songs and fun! No registration required. Ages: 3-5
This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Storytime Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am Meeting Room at Hebron Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Storytime 10:00am–10:45am Hebron Branch Register Registration will close on December 11, 2025 @ 10:00am. Library Branch: Hebron Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Registration Required Event Details: Join us for stories, songs, & fun learning activities for young children - Ages 3 & up. Families welcome! Registration is required.
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Silver Sneakers Circuit Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Meeting Room at Kouts Branch Age Group: Adults Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Silver Sneakers Circuit 10:00am–11:00am Kouts Branch Register Registration will close on December 11, 2025 @ 10:00am. Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Art: Holiday Ornaments Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room at Kouts Branch Age Group: Teens Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Art: Holiday Ornaments 4:00pm–5:30pm Kouts Branch Register Registration will close on December 11, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a fun and creative session where you'll make a variety of holiday ornaments to keep or gift.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Game Night Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Adults Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Game Night 5:00pm–6:30pm Valparaiso Branch Register Registration will close on December 11, 2025 @ 5:00pm. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Combined Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movie & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Bring your friends or your partners for an evening filled with games galore! It's a perfect date night or chance to make some new friends!Light refreshments and games provided. Ages 16+
