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Silver Sneakers Circuit

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on December 11, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our free fitness classes sponsored by PCPLS, Valpo YMCA, and Porter County Health Department! Open to ages 14 and up, with kids 10-13 welcome if an adult joins them.

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Winter WonderFest

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Portage Branch

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for Winter WonderFest at the Portage Branch, where you can enjoy winter crafts, games, and tasty refreshments! Don't miss this special chance to meet Santa!

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Silver Sneakers Classic/Stability

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on December 17, 2025 @ 1:00pm.
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join our free fitness classes sponsored by PCPLS, Valpo YMCA, and Porter County Health Department! Open to ages 14 and up, with kids 10-13 welcome if an adult joins them.

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Donuts with the Library Director

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting 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!

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Donuts with the Library Director

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at South Haven Branch

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: South Haven Branch
Room: Conference 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!

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Art: Toddler Painting

Friday, December 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Waitlist
Registration Required
Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist.
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. 

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Creative Writing: MLK Inspired Puppet Craft

Monday, January 19, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Room at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on December 22, 2025 @ 4:00pm.
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Workshop
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children ages 7-12 are invited to honor Martin Luther King Jr. by creating their own "I have a dream" speech and a DIY puppet version of themselves. At the end of the hour children will have the opportunity to share their speeches and puppets.

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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.