This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Twilight Tales Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm 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 30 2025 Tue Twilight Tales 6:00pm–6:30pm Valparaiso Branch Register Registration will close on December 30, 2025 @ 6:00pm. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn Registration Required Event Details: An evening story time with stories, songs, and a simple craft. Pajamas optional.
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group STEAM: Noon Year's Eve Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm Meeting Room at Kouts Branch Age Group: Kids Register Register Now Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Dec 31 2025 Wed STEAM: Noon Year's Eve 12:00pm–1:00pm Kouts Branch Register Registration will close on December 31, 2025 @ 12:00pm. Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join us to celebrate the end 2025 and bring in the new year with fun science experiments! All supplies included - registration required.
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 New Year's Eve Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm 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 31 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Eve 5:00pm–8:00pm 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 closing at 5 PM for New Year's 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 New Year's 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 Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing New Year's 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 New Year's Day.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Book Bingo Friday, January 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Kids Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Jan 2 2026 Fri Book Bingo 10:00am–10:30am Valparaiso Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 5, 2025 @ 10:00am. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Movie & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Calling all kids K-5...want to play Bingo and win free books? Come join the fun and play Book Bingo!
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Storytime Monday, January 5, 2026 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 Jan 5 2026 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, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am Meeting Room at Kouts Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Storytime 10:00am–10:45am Kouts Branch Upcoming Registration will open 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, January 5, 2026 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 Jan 5 2026 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 "Kouts Branch" group Book Club Monday, January 5, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room at Kouts Branch Age Group: Kids Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Book Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Kouts Branch Upcoming Registration will open 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 in Emerging Readers, we’re reading There Is a Bird On Your Head by Mo Willems! 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, January 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am Meeting Room at Kouts Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Mother Goose on the Loose 10:00am–10:30am Kouts Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 9, 2025 @ 10:00am. 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 Storytime Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am South Haven Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) View Details This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Storytime 10:30am–11:00am South Haven Branch Library Branch: South Haven Branch 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 "South Haven Branch" group Donuts with the Library Director Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Conference Room at South Haven Branch Age Group: All Ages View Details This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Donuts with the Library Director 4:00pm–5:00pm South Haven Branch Library Branch: South Haven Branch Room: Conference 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!
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Book Club Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room B at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Adults View Details This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Jan 6 2026 Tue Book Club 6:00pm–7:00pm Valparaiso Branch Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us for a discussion on The Women by Kristin Hannah.
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group LEGO® Club Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room at Kouts Branch Age Group: Teens Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Jan 7 2026 Wed LEGO® Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Kouts Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 10, 2025 @ 3:30am. Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a LEGO Challenge: Discover Your Own Planet! Get creative and make a whole new planet using LEGOs. All supplies are included! Registration is required.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Paws to Read Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Kids View Details This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Paws to Read 4:00pm–5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: 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 "Portage Branch" group Game Night: Puzzle Swap Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm Meeting Room A at Portage Branch Age Group: All Ages View Details This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Game Night: Puzzle Swap 5:30pm–6:30pm Portage Branch Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Movie & Entertainment Event Details: Bring your finished or unwanted puzzles and cozy up with something new! Pick up or exchange a puzzle with one of the many we have here! No registration required.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Storytime Thursday, January 8, 2026 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 Jan 8 2026 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 "Valparaiso Branch" group Art: How to Draw - Cute/Kawaii Style Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: All Ages Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Jan 8 2026 Thu Art: How to Draw - Cute/Kawaii Style 5:00pm–6:00pm Valparaiso Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 11, 2025 @ 5:00pm. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Combined Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come learn how to draw kawaii/cute art with us! Supplies provided, just bring your curiosity.
This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group Craft: Diamond Art Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm South Haven Branch at South Haven Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Craft: Diamond Art 2:00pm–4:00pm South Haven Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 13, 2025 @ 2:00pm. Library Branch: South Haven Branch Room: South Haven Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Beat the winter blues by coming to do a magnetic Diamond Art. All the supplies will be provided. Teens and Adults welcome. Registration is required.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Book Babies Monday, January 12, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Book Babies 9:30am–10:00am Valparaiso Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 15, 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 "Kouts Branch" group Storytime Monday, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am Meeting Room at Kouts Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Storytime 10:00am–10:45am Kouts Branch Upcoming Registration will open 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, January 12, 2026 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 Jan 12 2026 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, January 12, 2026 at 11:00am - 11:30am Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Book Babies 11:00am–11:30am Valparaiso Branch Upcoming Registration will open 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, January 12, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room at Kouts Branch Age Group: Kids Upcoming View Details Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Book Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Kouts Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 15, 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 The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread by Kate DiCamillo!
