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This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group

Craft: Pokémon Card Painting

5:00pm–6:00pm
Valparaiso Branch
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Come paint Pokémon cards with us. Check back later for a picture example.

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group

LEGO® Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kouts Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 11, 2026 @ 3:30pm.
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a LEGO Challenge: One Color! Use only one color to make something out of LEGOs. All supplies included! Registration is required.

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group

Book Club

3:30pm–4:30pm
Kouts Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 16, 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 Curiosity House: The Shrunken Head by Lauren Oliver! 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

Game Night

5:00pm–6:30pm
Valparaiso Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on February 18, 2026 @ 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

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 "El Deafo" by Cece Bell. 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group

Craft: Anime Fidget Spinner

5:00pm–6:00pm
Valparaiso Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 3, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Come make your own anime fidget spinner with us!

Check back later for an example of what it looks like.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group

Game Night

5:00pm–6:30pm
Valparaiso Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 18, 2026 @ 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! Snacks also provided.

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group

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 "When You Trap a Tiger" by Tae Keller. 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group

Craft: Anime Pen Topper

5:00pm–6:00pm
Valparaiso Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on March 25, 2026 @ 5:00pm.
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

For Teens

Come make a pen topper (made for click pens) with us. 
Check back later to see an example of what we are making.

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group

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 "Broken Strings" by Eric Walters and Kathy Kacer. 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group

Game Night

5:00pm–6:30pm
Valparaiso Branch
Upcoming
Registration Required
Registration will open on April 22, 2026 @ 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! Snacks also provided.

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group

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 "Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky" by Kwame Mbalia. 

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group

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! This month bring your favorite book you read for the Summer Reading Challenge. 

 

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group

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 "Baby-Sitters Club" by Ann M. Martin.

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group

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 "Land of Stories: The Wishing Spell" by Chris Colfer.

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group

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 "Far From the Tree" by Robin Benway.

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group

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 "Rez Dogs" by Joseph Bruchac.