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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: Paint and Pour

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Adults
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Registration Required
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Craft: Macrame

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:30pm
Combined Meeting Room A&B at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
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Twilight Tales

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Waitlist
Registration Required
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Art: Watercolor Fox

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
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Art: Watercolor Fox

Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Adults
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Registration Required
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Craft: Victorian Puzzle Purse

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
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Art: Watercolor & Unwind

Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Waitlist
Registration Required
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Craft: Love Bug Magnet

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Kids
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Registration Required
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Craft: Mini Bookshelves

Thursday, February 12, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Teens
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Registration Required
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Craft: Zombie Barbies

Friday, February 13, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Teens
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Registration Required
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Craft: Mixed Media Valentine

Saturday, February 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
South Haven Branch at South Haven Branch
Age Group:
Adults
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Registration Required
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Craft: Clothespin Snowflake

Monday, February 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room B at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Adults
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Registration Required
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Craft: KPOP Mixed Media

Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:15pm
South Haven Branch at South Haven Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
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Registration Required
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Art: DIY Zines

Thursday, February 19, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Teens
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Registration Required
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Art: Painting

Friday, February 20, 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: Heart Trees

Friday, February 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
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Craft: Bead Banner

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at South Haven Branch
Age Group:
Teens
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Registration Required
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Craft: Pom Pom Bunnies

Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Teens
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Registration Required
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Art: Paint and Pour

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Upcoming
Registration Required
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Craft: Candy Sushi

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
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Art: KPOP Painting

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:45pm
Combined Meeting Room A&B at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Kids, Teens
Upcoming
Registration Required
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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