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This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Paint and Pour: Van Gogh's Skeleton

Wednesday, October 30, 2024 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: 30
Event Details:

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

We will be focusing on Van Gogh's famous skeleton study as our reference.

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Storytime: Book Babies

Monday, November 4, 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: 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: Falling Into the Holidays

Monday, November 4, 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 "Kouts Branch" group.

Book Club: Emerging Readers

Monday, November 4, 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 "Little Critter: The Fall Festival" by Mercer Mayer.

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

Storytime: Mother Goose on the Loose 1st session

Tuesday, November 5, 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 "Hebron Branch" group.

Storytime

Tuesday, November 5, 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: 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 "Kouts Branch" group.

Storytime: Mother Goose on the Loose 2nd session

Tuesday, November 5, 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 "Portage Branch" group.

Books Balls Blocks

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Combined Meeting Room A&B at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room A&B
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.

Lego Club: Food

Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Come make a Lego creation & have it displayed at the library. This month's theme is Food! Registration is requested. 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Paws to Read with Caleb the Comfort Dog

Wednesday, November 6, 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.

Storytime

Thursday, November 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: 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 "South Haven Branch" group.

Lego Club: Food

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at South Haven Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Required
Library Branch: South Haven Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Come make a Lego creation & have it displayed at the library. This month's theme is Food! Registration is requested. 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Story Time: Twilight Tales

Thursday, November 7, 2024 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
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 "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Lego Club

Friday, November 8, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Build Lego with us and we will put them on display! Just bring your creativity and smiles! Ages 5-12 

This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group.

Crafting: Sewing 202, Tote Bags

Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at South Haven Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: South Haven Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Adults and teens who have beginners level sewing machine skills are welcome to join us for a sewing project and tutorial. Use one of the library's sewing machines or bring your own to make your project. For this event we will be making tote bags.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Story Time: Book Babies

Monday, November 11, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
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: 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 "Hebron Branch" group.

Storytime: Book Babies

Monday, November 11, 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: 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: Falling Into the Holidays

Monday, November 11, 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 "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Story Time: Book Babies

Monday, November 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
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: 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.

Storytime: Mother Goose on the Loose 1st session

Tuesday, November 12, 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 "Hebron Branch" group.

Storytime

Tuesday, November 12, 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: 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 "Kouts Branch" group.

Storytime: Mother Goose on the Loose 2nd session

Tuesday, November 12, 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, November 12, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of the book Heaven and Earth Grocery Store by James McBride.

 

Walk-ins welcome!

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Painting: Cookies & Canvas

Tuesday, November 12, 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: 20
Event Details:

Learn about the famous folk artist, Maud Lewis and her folk art landscape paintings! Art supplies are provided and participants will be creating an art piece to take home!

Registration is required.

For Ages 7 & Up