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This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Family Storytime

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Required
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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 "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Craft: Love Bugs

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Register
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Create a Love Bug using yarn, chenille stems, google eyes, and your imagination!

Ages 6-12.

Registration required.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Science Kids: Ages 8-12

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Register
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
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 "Hebron Branch" group.

Tinker Tunes: Bird Song STEM

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Register
Required
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join us for an hour full of Music & Science STEM play for children ages 4 & up!

Fun hands-on activities planned!

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Book Babies

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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, February 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Room at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
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, February 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Required
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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, February 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for Snow Much Fun 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, February 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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: The Campground Kids- The Grand Tetons

Monday, February 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Register
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

This month’s Read Between the Lines book is “The Campground Kids: The Grand Tetons” by C.R. Fulton! Follow the Campground Kids as they explore the Grand Tetons and learn about nature and teamwork.

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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, February 11, 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.

Family Storytime

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Required
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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 "Portage Branch" group.

Springtime on the Farm

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Services Room at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Required
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn, Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join us for Springtime at the Farm presented by the Porter County Parks Department! 

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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.

Art: Keith Haring's "Action Figures"

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Register
Required
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Learn about a master artist and create a masterpiece of your own to take home!

We will be learning about Keith Haring and his graffiti-style art! 

Ages 7 & up.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Game Night- For Teens

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Register
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Teens
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Come play board games and video games at the library! Teens age 13-17 welcome! 

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.

Book Club: Meet Me at the Lake

Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Combined Meeting Room A&B at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Adults
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 "Meet Me at the Lake" by Carley Fortune. 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.

Art: Toddler Painting

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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 "Portage Branch" group.

Art: Homeschool Hour

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Room at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Required
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

An interactive class for homeschool families of all ages. This month's topic is painting! Registration is requested but not required. Everyone is welcome!

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

Lego Club: STEAM Challenge

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for a build without a base plate challenge. Be creative! All supplies are included—registration is required.

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Art: Mixed Media Heart

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Explore different mixed media techniques by creating a mixed media heart project.  We will be using multiple mediums and paint to create a textured 3-D project.  All supplies and snacks are provided.  Registration is required.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Art: Watercolor & Unwind: February

Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:
Paint Your Pet

Join us

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Family Storytime

Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Required
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs & fun learning activities for young children- Ages 3 & up. Families welcome! Registration is required.