This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group Jul 8 2025 Tue STEAM: Silly Summer Science 2:00pm–2:30pm South Haven Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group Jul 8 2025 Tue STEAM: Silly Summer Science 2:00pm–2:30pm South Haven Branch Register Registration will close on July 8, 2025 @ 2:00pm. Library Branch: South Haven Branch Room: South Haven Branch Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: BUBBLES: Stop in for a quick story and a simple science experiment as a part of our summer reading program.All ages are welcome.Registration is required.
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Craft: Beginning Knitting 4:00pm–5:00pm Kouts Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Jul 8 2025 Tue Craft: Beginning Knitting 4:00pm–5:00pm Kouts Branch Register Registration will close on July 8, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Have you always wanted to learn how to knit but didn't know where to start? Have you tried in the past but got stuck on something and had no where to get help? Join us every other week for a beginner knitting program.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Art: Watercolor & Unwind 5:00pm–7:00pm Valparaiso Branch Full Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Jul 9 2025 Wed Art: Watercolor & Unwind 5:00pm–7:00pm Valparaiso Branch Full Registration is closed because no more seats are available. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Combined Meeting Room Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us in learning how to paint with watercolor in a relaxing, low pressure space. This month we'll be painting birds using wet on wet and wet on dry techniques. Check back soon for an image of what we are painting.
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Jul 11 2025 Fri Art: Watercolor Zentangles 4:00pm–5:30pm Kouts Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Jul 11 2025 Fri Art: Watercolor Zentangles 4:00pm–5:30pm Kouts Branch Register Registration will close on July 11, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Relax and get creative with Zentangle and watercolor! Tweens and teens will learn simple Zentangle patterns and combine them with watercolor backgrounds to create unique, calming artwork.
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Jul 15 2025 Tue STEAM: Silly Summer Science 2:00pm–2:30pm Portage Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Jul 15 2025 Tue STEAM: Silly Summer Science 2:00pm–2:30pm Portage Branch Register Registration will close on July 15, 2025 @ 2:00pm. Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: LIQUID DENSITY: Stop in for a quick story and a simple science experiment as a part of our summer reading program.All ages are welcome.Registration is required.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Anime Club 5:00pm–7:00pm Valparaiso Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Jul 16 2025 Wed Anime Club 5:00pm–7:00pm Valparaiso Branch Register Registration will close on July 16, 2025 @ 5:00pm. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Combined Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movie & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: For Grades 6 to 12Come meet and hang out with your fellow otaku! For seasoned anime fans and newbies alike - We usually watch a different anime each month, and always do fun stuff and eat snacks!
This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Art: Diamond Painting 3:30pm–5:00pm Hebron Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Jul 17 2025 Thu Art: Diamond Painting 3:30pm–5:00pm Hebron Branch Register Registration will close on July 17, 2025 @ 3:30pm. Library Branch: Hebron Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Try your hand at diamond painting! Tweens and teens will use tiny, colorful resin gems to create a shimmering design on a pre-printed canvas. Relax, get creative, and watch your artwork shine!
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Jul 18 2025 Fri Book Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Portage Branch This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Jul 18 2025 Fri Book Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Portage Branch Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Youth Services 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 Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins on or after 6/20/25.
This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group Jul 22 2025 Tue STEAM: Eat Your Art 2:00pm–2:30pm South Haven Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group Jul 22 2025 Tue STEAM: Eat Your Art 2:00pm–2:30pm South Haven Branch Register Registration will close on July 22, 2025 @ 2:00pm. Library Branch: South Haven Branch Room: South Haven Branch Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: METAMORPHOSIS: Stop in for a quick story, science lesson, and food craft as a part of our summer reading program.All ages are welcome.Registration is required.
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Craft: Beginning Knitting 4:00pm–5:00pm Kouts Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Craft: Beginning Knitting 4:00pm–5:00pm Kouts Branch Register Registration will close on July 22, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Have you always wanted to learn how to knit but didn't know where to start? Have you tried in the past but got stuck on something and had no where to get help? Join us every other week for a beginner knitting program.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Art: Paper Quilling 5:00pm–6:00pm Valparaiso Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Jul 22 2025 Tue Art: Paper Quilling 5:00pm–6:00pm Valparaiso Branch Register Registration will close on July 22, 2025 @ 5:00pm. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Practice the art of Paper Quilling and create a one-of-a-kind paper masterpiece.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Game Night 5:00pm–6:30pm Valparaiso Branch This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Jul 23 2025 Wed Game Night 5:00pm–6:30pm Valparaiso Branch Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Combined Meeting Room Age Group: Littles (0-5), Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages Program Type: Movie & Entertainment Event Details: Attention all families! Join us for a fun filled evening as we play a variety of board games. No registration required.
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Jul 24 2025 Thu LEGO® Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Kouts Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Jul 24 2025 Thu LEGO® Club 1:00pm–2:00pm Kouts Branch Register Registration will close on July 24, 2025 @ 1:00pm. Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Your favorite water park hired you to design a new water slide. Are you up for the challenge? We will test the slide with mini figures to see how it works! All supplies are provided — registration is required.
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Jul 26 2025 Sat Interactive Movie 5:00pm–7:30pm Kouts Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Jul 26 2025 Sat Interactive Movie 5:00pm–7:30pm Kouts Branch Register Registration will close on July 18, 2025 @ 10:30am. Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movie & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Join us in the the library for a fun interactive movie. We will be showing Wizard of Oz (1939). Registration is required.
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Jul 29 2025 Tue STEAM: Silly Summer Science 2:00pm–2:30pm Portage Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Jul 29 2025 Tue STEAM: Silly Summer Science 2:00pm–2:30pm Portage Branch Register Registration will close on July 29, 2025 @ 2:00pm. Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: THERMOCHROMATICS: Stop in for a quick story and a simple science experiment as a part of our summer reading program.All ages are welcome.Registration is required.
This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Art: Embellish a Famous Painting 2:00pm–3:00pm South Haven Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group Jul 30 2025 Wed Art: Embellish a Famous Painting 2:00pm–3:00pm South Haven Branch Register Registration will close on July 29, 2025 @ 2:00pm. Library Branch: South Haven Branch Room: South Haven Branch Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Ages 11+ are invited to add their own creative flair over classic paintings using paint, magazine cutouts, and more. Registration is required and opens 7/2/25.
This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Jul 31 2025 Thu Craft: Mini Bookshelves 3:30pm–5:00pm Hebron Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Jul 31 2025 Thu Craft: Mini Bookshelves 3:30pm–5:00pm Hebron Branch Register Registration will close on July 31, 2025 @ 3:30pm. Library Branch: Hebron Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create your own miniature bookshelf to display tiny books, trinkets, or decorations! Tweens and teens will assemble and decorate their own mini shelves using paint, stickers, and other fun materials.
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Aug 5 2025 Tue Craft: Beginning Knitting 4:00pm–5:00pm Kouts Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Aug 5 2025 Tue Craft: Beginning Knitting 4:00pm–5:00pm Kouts Branch Upcoming Registration will open on July 8, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Have you always wanted to learn how to knit but didn't know where to start? Have you tried in the past but got stuck on something and had no where to get help? Join us every other week for a beginner knitting program.
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Aug 13 2025 Wed LEGO® Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Kouts Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Aug 13 2025 Wed LEGO® Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Kouts Branch Upcoming Registration will open on July 16, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join us for the One Color Challenge. Pick your favorite color and build something amazing using only that color of LEGO bricks! What will your create? All supplies are included—registration required.
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Craft: Beginning Knitting 4:00pm–5:00pm Kouts Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Aug 19 2025 Tue Craft: Beginning Knitting 4:00pm–5:00pm Kouts Branch Upcoming Registration will open on July 22, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Have you always wanted to learn how to knit but didn't know where to start? Have you tried in the past but got stuck on something and had no where to get help? Join us every other week for a beginner knitting program.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Aug 26 2025 Tue Art: Painting 5:00pm–6:00pm Valparaiso Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Aug 26 2025 Tue Art: Painting 5:00pm–6:00pm Valparaiso Branch Upcoming Registration will open on July 29, 2025 @ 5:00pm. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a guided painting program where we will make a silhouette sunset painting. Ages 12-18l
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Sep 19 2025 Fri Book Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Portage Branch This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Sep 19 2025 Fri Book Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Portage Branch Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Youth Services 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 New Kid by Jerry Craft on or after 8/22/25.
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Sep 22 2025 Mon Book Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Kouts Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Sep 22 2025 Mon Book Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Kouts Branch Upcoming Registration will open on August 25, 2025 @ 3:30pm. Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: This month’s A Likely Story book is “The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse” by Charlie Mackesy! Embark on a touching journey about friendship and important life lessons.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Sep 23 2025 Tue Craft: Rock Painting 5:00pm–6:00pm Valparaiso Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Sep 23 2025 Tue Craft: Rock Painting 5:00pm–6:00pm Valparaiso Branch Upcoming Registration will open on August 26, 2025 @ 5:00pm. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Calling all teens ages 12-18! We love painting rocks and we want you to join us! Registration required.
