Event List

Join us in the Teen Corner of the Valparaiso Branch to discuss Cinders and Sparrows by Stefan Bachmann and make a craft to accompany the book! 

Snacks provided! Walk-ins welcome! 

An evening Storytime geared towards children ages 2-6 and their families. Registration is available but is not required.

Join us as we create silhouette self-portraits! Tweens and teens will also learn about the artist Frida Kahlo, exploring how symbolism is reflected in her art and how they can incorporate this concept into their own creations. 

All teens and tweens are welcome! Join us for a discussion of the book, a craft, and snacks. Stop by the Portage Youth Services desk to grab a copy of "Daughter of the Deep", by Rick Riordan on or after 1/26/25.

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. 

An interactive Storytime for ages 2-5. Songs, rhymes, games, crafts and so much more! No registration required, just drop in. Families welcome!

Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and a social/playtime to follow, for children ages 0-2yrs and their caregivers. Registration is required. 

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. 

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. 

Painting is easier than you think! Create your own unique work of art, on an 8"x10" canvas, in acrylic. This class is free - Just bring yourself and your creativity! Refreshments provided. This class is intended for adults and teens.

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.  

An interactive Storytime for ages 2-5. Songs, rhymes, games, crafts and so much more! No registration required, just drop in. Families welcome!

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

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.  

If you love playing new board games, but dislike the time it takes to learn them...look no further! We have someone here who tests them for a living and can guide you through it! 

Games for all ages!

No registration required

Kids of all ages are invited to drop in any time during our open play group hour and play together with all our toys. We will have a variety of fun toys, activities, puzzles, a craft, and stories available for checkout.

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 

Children ages 6-11 are invited to learn, craft, and build! This month's theme is hearts. Registration is required and opens 1/29/25.

Join the Kout's Pageturners for a discussion of Mark Helprin's:

Come in and paint a just ducky painting while enjoying some soda or coffee! This program is ran akin to Bob Ross's "The Joy of Painting." For ages 16+ 

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

Enjoy of a fun time of LEGO building.  This LEGO club challenge will be to build a marble maze. Ages 5+

Join us for a lively & friendly book discussion.  This month's book is The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Mary Ann Shaffer.  Copies will be available upstairs at the Hebron Adult Circulation Desk.

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