This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Art: Mini Canvas Ornaments Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room at Hebron Branch Age Group: Teens Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Art: Mini Canvas Ornaments 3:30pm–5:00pm Hebron Branch Register Registration will close on December 18, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Hebron Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Get creative and design your own mini canvas ornaments using paints, markers, and more! Refreshments will be provided.
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Kouts Elementary School Art Show Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm Kouts Branch at Kouts Branch Age Group: All Ages View Details This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Kouts Elementary School Art Show 3:30pm–5:30pm Kouts Branch Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Kouts Branch Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Special Event Event Details: The library is pleased to host the first Kouts Elementary School Art Show of the new school year, featuring artwork created by Kindergarten and 1st grade students.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Craft: Sweet Treat House Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Kids Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Craft: Sweet Treat House 4:00pm–5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Full Registration is closed because the event is full. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Make a holiday house out of toaster pastries, frosting, and candy.Ages 5-12Registration required.
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Twilight Tales Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm 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 18 2025 Thu Twilight Tales 6:00pm–6:30pm Portage Branch Register Registration will close on December 18, 2025 @ 6:00pm. Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Registration Required Event Details: An evening Storytime geared towards children ages 2-6 but all ages are welcome. Registration is available but is not required.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Book Bingo Friday, December 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am 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 19 2025 Fri Book Bingo 10:00am–10:30am Valparaiso Branch Register Registration will close on December 19, 2025 @ 10:00am. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Movie & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Preschoolers...want to play Bingo and win free books? Come join the fun and play Book Bingo!
This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group LEGO Club Friday, December 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room at Hebron Branch Age Group: Kids Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Dec 19 2025 Fri LEGO Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Hebron Branch Register Registration will close on December 19, 2025 @ 3:30pm. Library Branch: Hebron Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Build with LEGOs we provide! Join us for this month's STEM activity: Grinch's Sleigh Ride!
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group STEAM: Cardboard Creations Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Kids View Details This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 19 2025 Fri STEAM: Cardboard Creations 4:00pm–5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Come build cardboard creations and contraptions- the limit is your imagination! Fun for all ages.
This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group Craft: Fabric Ornaments Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm South Haven Branch at South Haven Branch Age Group: All Ages Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Craft: Fabric Ornaments 4:30pm–5:30pm South Haven Branch Register Registration will close on December 19, 2025 @ 4:30pm. Library Branch: South Haven Branch Room: South Haven Branch 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 fabric. All ages are welcome. Registration is required.
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Craft: Gingerbread Houses Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Combined Meeting Room A&B at Portage Branch Age Group: All Ages Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Craft: Gingerbread Houses 2:00pm–3:00pm Portage Branch Full Registration is closed because the event is full. Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Combined Meeting Room A&B Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Decorate a small gingerbread house for the holiday season. All ages are welcome to attend. Registration is required.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Storytime Monday, December 22, 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 22 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 "Portage Branch" group Storytime Monday, December 22, 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 22 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 Club Monday, December 22, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room at Hebron Branch Age Group: Kids Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Book Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Hebron Branch Register Registration will close on December 22, 2025 @ 3:30pm. Library Branch: Hebron Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: This month, we’re reading Pete the Cat Saves Christmas by Eric Litwin and illustrated by James Dean. Come for the story and stay for the fun! No need to read the book before the meeting. We will all read it together!
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Book Bingo Monday, December 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Teens Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Book Bingo 5:00pm–5:45pm Valparaiso Branch Register Registration will close on December 22, 2025 @ 5:00pm. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movie & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Teens...want to play Bingo and win free books? Come join the fun and play Book Bingo!
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Art: Paint and Pour Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Adults Full View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Art: Paint and Pour 5:00pm–7:00pm Valparaiso Branch Full Registration is closed because the event is full. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Combined Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come in and paint a wintry 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 "Hebron Branch" group This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group This event is in the "Portage Branch" group This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group This event is in the "Larry J Clark Genealogy Center" group This event is in the "Friends of the Library Sale Room" group This event is in the "Off Site" group Christmas Eve All Day Hebron Branch, Kouts Branch, Portage Branch, South Haven Branch, Valparaiso Branch, Larry J Clark Genealogy Center, Friends of the Library Sale Room, Off Site Closing This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group This event is in the "Portage Branch" group This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group This event is in the "Larry J Clark Genealogy Center" group This event is in the "Friends of the Library Sale Room" group This event is in the "Off Site" group Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Christmas Eve All Day Branches: Hebron Branch, Kouts Branch, Portage Branch, South Haven Branch, Valparaiso Branch, Larry J Clark Genealogy Center, Friends of the Library Sale Room, Off Site Description: All Porter County Public Library System branches are closed for Christmas Eve.
This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group This event is in the "Portage Branch" group This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group This event is in the "Larry J Clark Genealogy Center" group This event is in the "Friends of the Library Sale Room" group This event is in the "Off Site" group Christmas Day All Day Hebron Branch, Kouts Branch, Portage Branch, South Haven Branch, Valparaiso Branch, Larry J Clark Genealogy Center, Friends of the Library Sale Room, Off Site Closing This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group This event is in the "Portage Branch" group This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group This event is in the "Larry J Clark Genealogy Center" group This event is in the "Friends of the Library Sale Room" group This event is in the "Off Site" group Dec 25 2025 Thu Closing Christmas Day All Day Branches: Hebron Branch, Kouts Branch, Portage Branch, South Haven Branch, Valparaiso Branch, Larry J Clark Genealogy Center, Friends of the Library Sale Room, Off Site Description: All Porter County Public Library System branches are closed for Christmas Day.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Art: Toddler Painting Friday, December 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) Waitlist Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 26 2025 Fri Art: Toddler Painting 10:00am–10:30am Valparaiso Branch Waitlist Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. 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 "Valparaiso Branch" group Book Babies Monday, December 29, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am 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 29 2025 Mon Book Babies 9:30am–10:00am Valparaiso Branch Register Registration will close on December 29, 2025 @ 9:30am. 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 Monday, December 29, 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 29 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 "Valparaiso Branch" group Book Babies Monday, December 29, 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 29 2025 Mon Book Babies 11:00am–11:30am Valparaiso Branch Register Registration will close on December 29, 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 "Hebron Branch" group Game Night Monday, December 29, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Meeting Room at Hebron Branch Age Group: All Ages View Details This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Game Night 4:30pm–5:30pm Hebron Branch Library Branch: Hebron Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Movie & Entertainment Event Details: Join us for a fun-filled evening at the library with all your favorite board games! Bring the whole family and enjoy classics and new favorites in a relaxed, family-friendly atmosphere.
This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group Storytime Tuesday, December 30, 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 30 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 "Portage Branch" group STEAM: NOON Year's Eve Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:15pm Youth Services Room at Portage Branch Age Group: Kids Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 30 2025 Tue STEAM: NOON Year's Eve 11:00am–12:15pm Portage Branch Register Registration will close on December 30, 2025 @ 11:00am. Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Children ages 6-12 are invited to ring in the New Year at NOON with a series of science, engineering, and art activities. Space is limited. Registration is required.
This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Donuts with the Library Director Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room at Hebron Branch Age Group: All Ages View Details This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Dec 30 2025 Tue Donuts with the Library Director 4:00pm–5:00pm Hebron Branch Library Branch: Hebron Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Join our director to discuss all things PCPLS! Share your thoughts, questions and new ideas. Your feedback is vital for enhancing our services. We’re excited for an open dialogue with our patrons and appreciate your ongoing support!
