Upcoming Events

Children ages 6-12 are invited to practice a painting technique called pointillism, which uses small dots of color to create an image. Registration is required and opens on 4/2/25.

Workshop Class to learn the basics of crochet.  Workshop is designed for those with little or no experience with crochet. Please bring yarn and hook if you are able.

You are invited to join Art Barn School of Art instructor and Art Within Reach alumna Leslie Cefali at the Portage Branch for a 6-week class designed for ages 65 and older.

FIREFLY AWARD BOOK STORYTIME! Join us for a special outdoor Storytime celebrating the Indiana Firefly Award Books for little readers. Geared towards ages 2-5, but kids of all ages are welcome. No registration is required.

An interactive Storytime for ages 2-5. Songs, rhymes, games, crafts and so much more! No registration required, just drop in. Families welcome!

You are invited to join Art Barn School of Art instructor and Art Within Reach alumna Leslie Cefali at the Portage Branch for a 6-week class designed for ages 65 and older.

An interactive Storytime for ages 2-5. Songs, rhymes, games, crafts and so much more! No registration required, just drop in. Families welcome!

Come read a different book every month! This month is "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus. Maybe you'll like it, maybe you won't! Let a librarian know if you need help reserving the book.

An interactive monthly program geared towards children 5+. This month we will be doing a fun game comparison of Reptiles and Amphibians.  We will also be painting a small turtle.  Registration is required.

An evening Storytime geared towards children ages 2-6 but all ages are welcome. Registration is available but is not required.

An interactive Storytime for ages 2-5. Songs, rhymes, games, crafts and so much more! No registration required, just drop in. Families welcome!

Ages 7-13 are invited to participate in various Minute to Win It challenges outside in our library garden! If it rains we will move the program indoors. Registration is required and opens 4/23/25. 

Workshop Class to learn the basics of crochet.  Workshop is designed for those with little or no experience with crochet. Please bring yarn and hook if you are able.

Join us for our Summer Reading Kick Off, where young readers can dive into the world of books with crafts, light refreshments, and more, all while supplies last, before the live concert begins!

GARDEN STORYTIME & OPEN PLAY GROUP!

Join us in the library garden this summer for an interactive storytime and play group. 

Create a unique and vibrant piece of art using yarn and glue. Children ages 7-14. Registration is required and opens on 5/7/25.

GARDEN STORYTIME & OPEN PLAY GROUP!

Join us in the library garden this summer for an interactive storytime and play group. 

REFRACTION: 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.

Come read a different book every month! This month is "Mexican Gothic" by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. Maybe you'll like it, maybe you won't! Let a librarian know if you need help reserving the book.

Adults are invited to create a unique and vibrant piece of art using yarn and glue. Registration is required and opens on 5/15/25.

GARDEN STORYTIME & OPEN PLAY GROUP!

Join us in the library garden this summer for an interactive storytime and play group. 

Ages 11-17 are invited to create colorful coasters using Sharpie markers and isopropyl alcohol. Registration is required and opens 5/21/25.

An evening Storytime geared towards children ages 2-6 but all ages are welcome. Registration is available but is not required.