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This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

Lego Club: Fall Into Autumn

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 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: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for Lego Club for a fall-tastic build! Embrace autumn with creative fun as we design and build fall-theme creations. We will be providing the legos and don't forget to register.


 

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.

Painting: Ghost & Pumpkin

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Combined Meeting Room A&B at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Register
Required
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Come paint a fun ghost & pumpkin illustration. For children Ages 6-12.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Paws to Read with Caleb the Comfort Dog

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
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!

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Painting: Retro Pop Art Cats

Wednesday, October 2, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Register
Required
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Get in the mood for Fall with a fun pop art cat painting.  We will be exploring mid century atomic art styles through color and design.  All supplies & snacks are provided. Registration is required.  Ages 18+

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Storytime

Thursday, October 3, 2024 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: 4
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.

Story Time: Twilight Tales

Thursday, October 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Register
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

An evening story time with stories, songs, and a simple craft. Pajamas optional. 

This event is in the "Off Site" group.

Storytime in the Park: Woodland Park

Friday, October 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

Come to Woodland Park at 10 am for songs and stories. Rain or shine! No registration is required. 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Science Kids

Friday, October 4, 2024 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: 16
Event Details:

Join us for STEM activities and other science fun! Ages 8-12

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Tinker Tunes: Music Lab

Friday, October 4, 2024 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: 7
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 "Portage Branch" group.

Storytime

Monday, October 7, 2024 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 "Kouts Branch" group.

Storytime: Awesome October

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
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 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 "Hebron Branch" group.

Storytime: Book Babies

Monday, October 7, 2024 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: 5
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.

Book Club: Emerging Readers

Monday, October 7, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Emerging Readers group is a book discussion group geared for grades K-2! We’ll have fun with awesome books and activities. This month, we’re reading "Pete the Cat: Too Cool for School" by James and Kimberly Dean.

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

Storytime: Mother Goose on the Loose 1st session

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
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, October 8, 2024 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, October 8, 2024 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: 1
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.

Storytime: Mother Goose on the Loose 2nd session

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
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 "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Valpo Morning Book Club

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B at Valparaiso Branch
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us in for a discussion of The Art Thief by Michael Finkel.

 

Walk-ins welcome!

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Painting: Cookies & Canvas

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Required
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

We will be learning about the famous artist, Pablo Picasso and his Blue Guitar paintings! Art supplies are provided and participants will be creating an art piece to take home!

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.

Book Club: Local Woman Missing

Tuesday, October 8, 2024 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! 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 "South Haven Branch" group.

Books Balls Blocks

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 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
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 "Portage Branch" group.

STEAM: Homeschool Hour

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 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: Play & Learn, STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Explore new interests, ideas, and topics while interacting with others in a fun, learning environment. This month we will be learning about Coding.

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

Lego Club: Teen Compound Creation Challenge

Wednesday, October 9, 2024 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:

This week's challenge is to use Lego to bring compound words to life. ex. sunflowers, playground, butterfly, etc…All supplies are included—registration is required.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Story Time: Preschool Story Corner

Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs and fun! No registration required. Ages: Preschool 3-6.