This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 10 2025 Wed STEAM: Christmas Cookies Around the World 11:00am–12:00pm Portage Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 10 2025 Wed STEAM: Christmas Cookies Around the World 11:00am–12:00pm Portage Branch Register Registration will close on December 10, 2025 @ 11:00am. Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: This program is geared towards homeschool children ages 5-17 to experiment, socialize, collaborate, and learn about the many ways Christmas is celebrated around the world.
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Dec 10 2025 Wed LEGO® Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Kouts Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Dec 10 2025 Wed LEGO® Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Kouts Branch Register Registration will close on December 10, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join us for this month's STEAM Challenge: Build a scene from your favorite holiday movie! Registration is required.
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Art: Holiday Ornaments 4:00pm–5:30pm Kouts Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Art: Holiday Ornaments 4:00pm–5:30pm Kouts Branch Register Registration will close on December 11, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a fun and creative session where you'll make a variety of holiday ornaments to keep or gift.
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Book Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Kouts Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Book Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Kouts Branch Register Registration will close on December 15, 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 Gift of the Magi by O. Henry! 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 Dec 17 2025 Wed Game Night 5:00pm–6:30pm Valparaiso Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Game Night 5:00pm–6:30pm Valparaiso Branch Register Registration will close on December 17, 2025 @ 5:00pm. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Combined Meeting 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 "Hebron Branch" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Art: Mini Canvas Ornaments 3:30pm–5:00pm Hebron Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Art: Mini Canvas Ornaments 3:30pm–5:00pm Hebron Branch Register Registration will close on December 18, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Hebron Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Get creative and design your own mini canvas ornaments using paints, markers, and more! Refreshments will be provided.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Book Bingo 5:00pm–5:45pm Valparaiso Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Book Bingo 5:00pm–5:45pm Valparaiso Branch Register Registration will close on December 22, 2025 @ 5:00pm. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movie & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Teens...want to play Bingo and win free books? Come join the fun and play Book Bingo!
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Jan 7 2026 Wed LEGO® Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Kouts Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Jan 7 2026 Wed LEGO® Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Kouts Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 10, 2025 @ 3:30am. Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a LEGO Challenge: Discover Your Own Planet! Get creative and make a whole new planet using LEGOs. All supplies are included! Registration is required.
This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Craft: Diamond Art 2:00pm–4:00pm South Haven Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group Jan 10 2026 Sat Craft: Diamond Art 2:00pm–4:00pm South Haven Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 13, 2025 @ 2:00pm. Library Branch: South Haven Branch Room: South Haven Branch Age Group: Teens, Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Beat the winter blues by coming to do a magnetic Diamond Art. All the supplies will be provided. Teens and Adults welcome. Registration is required.
This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Craft: Snow Globes 4:30pm–5:30pm South Haven Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Craft: Snow Globes 4:30pm–5:30pm South Haven Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 16, 2025 @ 4:30pm. Library Branch: South Haven Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Teens are invited to create a wintry snow globe craft! Registration is required.
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Game Night: Library Jeopardy 11:00am–12:00pm Portage Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Jan 14 2026 Wed Game Night: Library Jeopardy 11:00am–12:00pm Portage Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 17, 2025 @ 11:00am. Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Play & Learn Registration Required Event Details: This program is geared towards homeschool children ages 5-17 to allow socialization while participating in a new activity each month. This month we will be playing Library Jeopardy!
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Jan 14 2026 Wed LEGO® Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Kouts Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Jan 14 2026 Wed LEGO® Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Kouts Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 17, 2025 @ 3:30pm. Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join us for this week's LEGO Club theme: The Winter Olympics! Build something Olympic related to prepare for the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics. All supplies included! Registration is required.
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Book Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Portage Branch This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Book Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Portage Branch 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 Giver" by Lois Lowry.
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Book Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Kouts Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Jan 19 2026 Mon Book Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Kouts Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 22, 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 Hello Universe by Erin Entrada Kelly! 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 Jan 20 2026 Tue Game Night 5:00pm–6:30pm Valparaiso Branch This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Jan 20 2026 Tue 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: Play & Learn Event Details: Join us for an evening of family fun! Play a variety of board games and enjoy some family friendly competition! No registration required.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Game Night 5:00pm–6:30pm Valparaiso Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Jan 21 2026 Wed Game Night 5:00pm–6:30pm Valparaiso Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 24, 2025 @ 5:00pm. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Combined Meeting 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 Jan 26 2026 Mon Craft: Customize a Pokémon Card 4:00pm–5:00pm Portage Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Jan 26 2026 Mon Craft: Customize a Pokémon Card 4:00pm–5:00pm Portage Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 29, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Kids, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Children ages 8-14 will have an opportunity to customize Pokémon cards using various art supplies. The library will supply the cards for the craft.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Craft: Felt Sunflower Canvas 5:00pm–6:00pm Valparaiso Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Jan 27 2026 Tue Craft: Felt Sunflower Canvas 5:00pm–6:00pm Valparaiso Branch Upcoming Registration will open on December 30, 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! Come hang out and make this adorable felt sunflower on canvas craft. Snacks provided. Registration required.
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Feb 11 2026 Wed LEGO® Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Kouts Branch This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Feb 11 2026 Wed LEGO® Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Kouts Branch Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Join us for a LEGO Club Free Build. All supplies included! Registration required.
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Craft: Zombie Barbies 3:00pm–4:00pm Portage Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Feb 13 2026 Fri Craft: Zombie Barbies 3:00pm–4:00pm Portage Branch Upcoming Registration will open on January 16, 2026 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Teens are invited to celebrate Friday the 13th by turning everyday Barbie dolls into Zombies using acrylic paint. Space is limited, registration is required.
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Feb 16 2026 Mon Book Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Kouts Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Feb 16 2026 Mon Book Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Kouts Branch Upcoming Registration will open on January 19, 2026 @ 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 Dead End in Norvelt by Jack Gantos! 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 Feb 18 2026 Wed Game Night 5:00pm–6:30pm Valparaiso Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Feb 18 2026 Wed Game Night 5:00pm–6:30pm Valparaiso Branch Upcoming 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 Feb 20 2026 Fri Book Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Portage Branch This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Feb 20 2026 Fri Book Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Portage Branch 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 "Portage Branch" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Art: K-Pop Rumi Painting 4:30pm–5:30pm Portage Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Feb 26 2026 Thu Art: K-Pop Rumi Painting 4:30pm–5:30pm Portage Branch Upcoming 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.
