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This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kouts Branch at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Kouts Branch
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn, Special Event
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 "Kouts Branch" group.

Book Club

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Indiana Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Indiana Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Kout's Pageturners for a discussion of: White li

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Art: Paint and Pour

Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come in and paint fiery painting 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 "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Storytime

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
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.

Book Club

Thursday, May 29, 2025 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 Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel.  Copies will be available upstairs at the Hebron Adult Circulation Desk.

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.

Craft: Beginning Crochet

Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Youth Services Room at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Workshop Class to learn the basics of crochet.  Workshop is designed for those with little or no experience with crochet. Please bring yarn and hook if you are able.

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.

Summer Reading Kick Off

Saturday, May 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 2:00pm
Portage Branch at Portage Branch
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Portage Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for our Summer Reading Kick Off, where young readers can dive into the world of books with crafts, light refreshments, and more, all while supplies last, before the live concert begins!

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Book Babies

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
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Registration Required
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 "Hebron Branch" group.

Book Babies

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
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Registration Required
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 0-2yrs and their caregivers. Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

Storytime

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
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Registration Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Color Our World Storytime! 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 "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Book Babies

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Registration Required
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 "Portage Branch" group.

Storytime & Open Play

Monday, June 2, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Portage Library Garden at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5), Kids
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Portage Library Garden
Age Group: Littles (0-5), Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

GARDEN STORYTIME & OPEN PLAY GROUP!

Join us in the library garden this summer for an interactive storytime and play group. 

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Registration Required
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 "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Art: Toddler Painting

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Toddlers ages 2-4: Join us as we read a story and paint a picture that is inspired by the story. Please wear clothes that can get messy. 

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

Storytime

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at South Haven Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
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 "Hebron Branch" group.

Storytime

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Registration Required
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.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Registration Required
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 "South Haven Branch" group.

STEAM: Silly Summer Science

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
South Haven Branch at South Haven Branch
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: South Haven Branch
Room: South Haven Branch
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

COLOR THEORY: Stop in for a quick story and a simple science experiment as a part of our summer reading program.

All ages are welcome.

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Book Club

Tuesday, June 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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 for a discussion on Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson. 

 

Walk-ins welcome!

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

Books Blocks Balls

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at South Haven Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Library Branch: South Haven Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn, Special Event
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Silver Sneakers Chair Yoga

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness
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.

Craft: Yarn Painting

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Combined Meeting Room A&B at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Register
Registration Required
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Create a unique and vibrant piece of art using yarn and glue. Children ages 7-14. Registration is required and opens on 5/7/25.

 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Kids, All Ages
Program Type: Play & Learn, Special Event
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 "Hebron Branch" group.

Storytime

Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Registration Required
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.