Upcoming Events

Paint a rock to look like an adorable cactus. All supplies provided. 

Teen (and Tweens) who would like to learn some basics of crochet are welcome to join us as we learn to make a ball.  We will learn how to increase and decrease single crochet stitches and make a magic circle.  Ages 10-18

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 class.

Join us for the Monster Creation Challenge! Each team member will build half of a monster on a base plate. Once everyone is done, we’ll put the halves together to create one unique monster. Come and have fun working together!

Join us for a fun, creative journey into the stars! In this program, tweens and teens will learn about constellations and create their own constellation-inspired wall art.

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 class.

Come meet and hang out with your fellow otaku! For seasoned anime fans and newbies alike - We'll watch a different anime each month, do fun stuff, and eat snacks! 

Join us in the Teen Corner of the Valparaiso Branch to discuss The Blackthorn Key by Kevin Sands and make a craft to accompany the book!

Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of 3D art, exploring the principles of the Rule of Thirds and the expressive beauty of watercolor techniques

This month's book - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. All teens and tweens are welcome! Stop by the Portage Youth Services desk to grab a copy of this first book in the series by J.K. Rowling. 

This month’s A Likely Story book is “Chomp” by Carl Hiaasen!

Create your own beautiful and unique picture with paper strips. 

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 class.

Enjoy painting outside in the library garden. Kids of all ages are welcome. Dress to get messy. Registration is required.

Transform old vinyl records into unique works of art! In this fun workshop, you'll get to paint and design your own vinyl record, expressing your creativity with bold colors and designs.

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 class.

We provide the LEGOs and you provide the creativity! Registration is required.

This month’s A Likely Story book is “I Am Malala: How One Girl Stood Up for Education and Changed the World” by Malala Yousafzai and Patricia McCormick!

Join us as we take on the challenge of designing cartoon characters in a single drawing, each brought to life in four unique artistic styles.

Paint What You Meme is back! Find your favorite appropriate meme and use your creativity to paint it on canvas. Ages 12-18

Create a special Sharpie masterpiece on your very own mug. Supplies provided. 

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.

Practice the art of Paper Quilling and create a one-of-a-kind paper masterpiece. 

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.