This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group LEGO® Club Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Kids Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 12 2025 Fri LEGO® Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Register Registration will close on December 12, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Combined Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Build Lego with us and we will put them on display! Just bring your creativity and smiles! Ages 5-12
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Winter WonderFest Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Portage Branch Age Group: All Ages View Details This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Winter WonderFest 4:00pm–6:00pm Portage Branch Library Branch: Portage Branch Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Join us for Winter WonderFest at the Portage Branch, where you can enjoy winter crafts, games, and tasty refreshments! Don't miss this special chance to meet Santa!
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Book Babies Monday, December 15, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Book Babies 9:30am–10:00am Valparaiso Branch Full Registration is closed because the event is full. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Registration Required Event Details: Join us for simple stories, songs and playtime! Ages birth-2 years. Please register for only one time slot as both sessions are the same.
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Storytime Monday, December 15, 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 15 2025 Mon Storytime 10:00am–10:45am Kouts Branch Register Registration will close on December 15, 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 15, 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 15 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 15, 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 15 2025 Mon Book Babies 10:30am–11:15am Hebron Branch Register Registration will close on December 15, 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 "Valparaiso Branch" group Book Babies Monday, December 15, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Book Babies 11:00am–11:30am Valparaiso Branch Register Registration will close on December 15, 2025 @ 11:00am. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Registration Required Event Details: Join us for simple stories, songs and playtime! Ages birth-2 years. Please register for only one time slot as both sessions are the same.
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Book Club Monday, December 15, 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 15 2025 Mon Book Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Kouts Branch Register Registration will close on December 15, 2025 @ 3:30pm. Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: This month’s A Likely Story book is The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry! 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 "Kouts Branch" group Mother Goose on the Loose Tuesday, December 16, 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 16 2025 Tue Mother Goose on the Loose 10:00am–10:30am Kouts Branch Register Registration will close on December 16, 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 16, 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 16 2025 Tue Storytime 10:00am–10:45am Hebron Branch Register Registration will close on December 16, 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 16, 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 16 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 Santa Visit Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Kids Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Santa Visit 4:00pm–5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Register Registration will close on December 15, 2025 @ 4:00pm. 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 "Valparaiso Branch" group Science Kids Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 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 16 2025 Tue Science Kids 4:30pm–5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Register Registration will close on December 16, 2025 @ 4:30pm. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join us with your little scientists for STEM activities and other science fun! Ages 4-8 Parent/Guardian required.*Experiments tend to be messy please dress accordingly*
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Craft: K-Pop Lightstick Ornament Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Combined Meeting Room A&B at Portage Branch Age Group: All Ages Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Craft: K-Pop Lightstick Ornament 5:00pm–6:00pm Portage Branch Waitlist Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Combined Meeting Room A&B Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create your own K-pop lightstick ornament. Choose from any group like BTS, Twice, or even Huntrix and the Saja Boys from K-pop Demon Hunters! All ages welcome.
This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group Book Club Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room at South Haven Branch Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Book Club 10:30am–11:30am South Haven Branch Library Branch: South Haven Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Come read a different book every month! This month is "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus. 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 "Hebron Branch" group Silver Sneakers Classic/Stability Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm Meeting Room at Hebron Branch Age Group: Adults Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Silver Sneakers Classic/Stability 1:00pm–2:00pm Hebron Branch Register Registration will close on December 17, 2025 @ 1:00pm. Library Branch: Hebron 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 "Portage Branch" group Art: Finger Paint Picture Frame Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm Youth Services Room at Portage Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Art: Finger Paint Picture Frame 2:00pm–2:30pm Portage Branch Waitlist Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Get festive...and a little messy! Each child and their adult will get to decorate a wooden picture frame with finger prints that will look like holiday lights. This program is for children ages 2-6 with an adult.
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group LEGO® Club Wednesday, December 17, 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 17 2025 Wed LEGO® Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Kouts Branch Register Registration will close on December 17, 2025 @ 3:30pm. Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a LEGO Club STEAM Challenge: Build a Workable/Playable Drum! Use LEGOs to create a drum you can play! All supplies are included—registration is required.
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Art: Finger Paint Picture Frame Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:30pm Youth Services Room at Portage Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Art: Finger Paint Picture Frame 4:00pm–4:30pm Portage Branch Register Registration will close on December 17, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Get festive...and a little messy! Each child and their adult will get to decorate a wooden picture frame with finger prints that will look like holiday lights. This program is for children ages 2-6 with an adult.
This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Paws to Read Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Hebron Branch Age Group: Kids View Details This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Paws to Read 4:00pm–5:00pm Hebron Branch Library Branch: Hebron Branch Age Group: Kids Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: PCPLS partners with LLC K-9 Comfort Dog to present monthly comfort dog visits at the Library. Stop by the branch and visit with Caleb the Comfort Dog! No registration required
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group PCPLS Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Board Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: All Ages Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 17 2025 Wed PCPLS Board of Trustees Meeting 4:00pm–6:00pm Valparaiso Branch Register Registration will close on December 17, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Board Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Monthly Board of Director's Meeting
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Game Night Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Teens Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Game Night 5:00pm–6:30pm Valparaiso Branch Register Registration will close on December 17, 2025 @ 5:00pm. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Combined Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movie & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: For Teens - Come play board and video games at the library!
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Storytime Thursday, December 18, 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 18 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! Ages: 3-5No registration required.
This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Storytime Thursday, December 18, 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 18 2025 Thu Storytime 10:00am–10:45am Hebron Branch Register Registration will close on December 18, 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.
