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This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group

Book Club

Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a lively & friendly book discussion.  This month's book is Recipe for a Perfect Wife by Karma Brown.  Copies will be available upstairs at the Hebron Adult Circulation Desk.

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group
This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group
This event is in the "Larry J Clark Genealogy Center" group
This event is in the "Friends of the Library Sale Room" group
This event is in the "Off Site" group

Labor Day

All Day
Hebron Branch, Kouts Branch, Portage Branch, South Haven Branch, Valparaiso Branch, Larry J Clark Genealogy Center, Friends of the Library Sale Room, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Hebron Branch, Kouts Branch, Portage Branch, South Haven Branch, Valparaiso Branch, Larry J Clark Genealogy Center, Friends of the Library Sale Room, Off Site
Description:

All Porter County Public Library System branches are closed for Labor Day.

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on August 5, 2025 @ 9:30am.
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, September 2, 2025 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, September 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on August 5, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Registration Required
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

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on August 5, 2025 @ 10:30am.
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 "Valparaiso Branch" group

Book Club

Tuesday, September 2, 2025 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 for a discussion of The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.

 

Walk-ins welcome! 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group

Paws to Read

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 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: Play & Learn, 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 "South Haven Branch" group

Art: Choose Your Own Art-venture

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
South Haven Branch at South Haven Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on August 6, 2025 @ 5:30pm.
Library Branch: South Haven Branch
Room: South Haven Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Did you miss an art program over the past year that you really wanted to attend?

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group

Storytime

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on August 7, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Registration Required
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

Game Night

Thursday, September 4, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on August 7, 2025 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring your friends or your partners for an evening filled with games galore! It's a perfect date night or chance to make some new friends!

Light refreshments and games provided. Ages 16+

This event is in the "Off Site" group

Storytime in the Park

Friday, September 5, 2025 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: Special Event
Event Details:

Meet us at Founders Square in Portage for a 30-minute program of songs, rhymes and stories. 

No registration is required. This event is for children and their accompanying adults. Drop-offs are not allowed.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group

Valparaiso Popcorn Fest

All Day
Valparaiso Branch
Closing
Branches:
Valparaiso Branch
Description:

The Valparaiso Branch is closed for the Valparaiso Popcorn Festival.

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group

Book Babies

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on August 11, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Registration Required
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

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on August 11, 2025 @ 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 Fall Into 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  

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group

Book Club

Monday, September 8, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on August 11, 2025 @ 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 “Little Critter: Lucky Ducky’s Very First Day of School” by Mercer Mayer. 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 "Kouts Branch" group

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on August 12, 2025 @ 9:30am.
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, September 9, 2025 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, September 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on August 12, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Registration Required
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

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on August 12, 2025 @ 10:30am.
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 "Valparaiso Branch" group

Book Club

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
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 for a discussion of The Midnight Library by Matt Haig.

 

Walk-ins welcome! 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group

Book Bingo

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on August 12, 2025 @ 6:00pm.
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Movie & Entertainment
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a fun filled hour of Bingo. Win free books! Make new friends! Have a snack!

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group

Book Club

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 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! This month is "At the Coffee Shop of Curiosities" by Heather Webber. 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 "Hebron Branch" group

Books Blocks Balls

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn, Special Event
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.