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This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group

Paws to Read

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hebron Branch at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Hebron Branch
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Event
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! No registration required.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group

Game Night

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 21, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Teens - Come play board and video games at the library! 


 


 

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group

Twilight Tales

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Services Room at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 22, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Registration Required
Event Details:

An evening Storytime geared towards children ages 2-6 but all ages are welcome. This month's theme is Lunar New Year! Registration is available but is not required.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group

Big Blue Blocks

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Drop-in and build fun structures with friends! We provide oversized blue blocks for the kids and family to build together and let their imaginations run wild! Fun for all ages.

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group

Book Club

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
History Room at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: History Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

All teens and tweens are welcome! Stop by the Portage Youth Services desk to grab a copy of "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown. 

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group

Storytime

Monday, February 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 26, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Registration Required
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

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 27, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Registration Required
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 24, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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

Book Club

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 27, 2026 @ 3:30pm.
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month, we’re reading The Tooth Book by Dr. Seuss and Theo LeSieg. Come for the story and stay for the fun! No need to read the book before the meeting. We will all read it together!

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group

Book Club

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Indiana Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Indiana Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join the Kouts' Pageturners for a discussion of

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group

Paws to Read

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kouts Branch at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Kouts Branch
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Event
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! No registration required.

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group

Book Club

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Conference Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a lively & friendly book discussion.  This month's book is Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine by Gail Honeyman.  Copies will be available upstairs at the Hebron Adult Circulation Desk.

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group

Art: K-Pop Rumi Painting

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Combined Meeting Room A&B at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 29, 2026 @ 4:30pm.
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children and teens ages 8-17 are invited to sketch and paint their favorite Demon Hunter, Rumi! Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group

Twilight Tales

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 29, 2026 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group

Art: Toddler Painting

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on January 30, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Workshop
Registration Required
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 "South Haven Branch" group

Book Babies

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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 for simple stories, songs and playtime! Ages birth-2 years. No registration required.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group

Storytime

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

Join us for a storytime where we focus on a daily letter and promote enthusiasm for reading to toddlers!

Ages 2-3

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group

Storytime

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 2, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Registration Required
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

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 2, 2026 @ 3:30pm.
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Event Details:

This month in Emerging Readers, we’re reading One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish by Dr. Seuss. The books are donated through the Kouts Lions Club and each family gets to keep a copy. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group

Craft: Pokémon Card Painting

Monday, March 2, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come paint Pokémon cards with us. Check back later for a picture example.

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 3, 2026 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Registration Required
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, March 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
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 "Kouts Branch" group

Donuts with the Library Director

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Indiana Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Indiana Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join our director to discuss all things PCPLS! Share your thoughts, questions and new ideas. Your feedback is vital for enhancing our services. We’re excited for an open dialogue with our patrons and appreciate your ongoing support!

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group

Book Club:

Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us in discussing The Lost Man by Jan Harper.