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Donuts with the Library Director

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Indiana Room at Kouts Branch

Age Group:

All Ages
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Women's History Month: Sports Pioneers to Players Today

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:45pm
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch

Age Group:

Adults
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Donuts with the Library Director

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
History Room at Portage Branch

Age Group:

All Ages
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Storytime in the Park

Friday, May 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Off Site

Age Group:

Littles (0-5)
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Art: Reverse Glass Painting

Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
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Art: String Art

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
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Art: Dinosaur Shadow

Friday, July 10, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Upcoming
Registration Required
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Twilight Tales

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Upcoming
Registration Required
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Art: Paint Blast

Friday, July 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Upcoming
Registration Required
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Craft: Dino Garden

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
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Twilight Tales

Thursday, August 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Upcoming
Registration Required
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Art: Racecar Painting

Friday, August 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Upcoming
Registration Required
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Craft: Felt Gummy Bear

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
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Art: Painting

Friday, August 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Upcoming
Registration Required
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Art: Picasso's Masks

Friday, September 4, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Upcoming
Registration Required
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Craft: Travel Tic-Tac-Toe

Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
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Twilight Tales

Thursday, September 10, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Upcoming
Registration Required
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Art: Salt Paint

Friday, September 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
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Craft: TBD

Tuesday, September 22, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
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Art: Munch's "The Scream"

Friday, October 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Upcoming
Registration Required
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Art: Candy Pop-Art

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
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Twilight Tales

Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Upcoming
Registration Required
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Art: Leaf Stamping

Friday, October 16, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Upcoming
Registration Required
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Art: Painting

Friday, October 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Upcoming
Registration Required
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Twilight Tales

Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Upcoming
Registration Required
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Art: Warhol's Donuts

Friday, November 6, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Upcoming
Registration Required
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Art: Yarn Art

Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
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Art: Handprint Turkeys

Friday, November 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Upcoming
Registration Required