This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 5 2025 Fri Craft: Wooden Ornaments 4:30pm–5:30pm Portage Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 5 2025 Fri Craft: Wooden Ornaments 4:30pm–5:30pm Portage Branch Register Registration will close on December 5, 2025 @ 4:30pm. Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Combined Meeting Room A&B Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Stop by the library to make an assortment of holiday ornaments made from wood. All ages are welcome. Registration is required.
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Portage Branch This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Portage Branch Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: An interactive Storytime for ages 2-5. Songs, rhymes, games, crafts and so much more! No registration required, just drop in. Families welcome!
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Book Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Portage Branch This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Book Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Portage Branch Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Combined Meeting Room A&B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Come read a different book every month! This month is "The Measure" by Nikki Erlick. Maybe you'll like it, maybe you won't! Let a librarian know if you need help reserving the book.
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 "Portage Branch" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Winter WonderFest 4:00pm–6:00pm Portage Branch This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 12 2025 Fri Winter WonderFest 4:00pm–6:00pm Portage Branch Library Branch: Portage Branch Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Special Event Event Details: Join us for Winter WonderFest at the Portage Branch, where you can enjoy winter crafts, games, and tasty refreshments! Don't miss this special chance to meet Santa!
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Portage Branch This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Portage Branch Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: An interactive Storytime for ages 2-5. Songs, rhymes, games, crafts and so much more! No registration required, just drop in. Families welcome!
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Craft: K-Pop Lightstick Ornament 5:00pm–6:00pm Portage Branch Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Craft: K-Pop Lightstick Ornament 5:00pm–6:00pm Portage Branch Waitlist Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Combined Meeting Room A&B Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Create your own K-pop lightstick ornament. Choose from any group like BTS, Twice, or even Huntrix and the Saja Boys from K-pop Demon Hunters! All ages welcome.
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Art: Finger Paint Picture Frame 2:00pm–2:30pm Portage Branch Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Art: Finger Paint Picture Frame 2:00pm–2:30pm Portage Branch Waitlist Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Get festive...and a little messy! Each child and their adult will get to decorate a wooden picture frame with finger prints that will look like holiday lights. This program is for children ages 2-6 with an adult.
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Art: Finger Paint Picture Frame 4:00pm–4:30pm Portage Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Art: Finger Paint Picture Frame 4:00pm–4:30pm Portage Branch Register Registration will close on December 17, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Get festive...and a little messy! Each child and their adult will get to decorate a wooden picture frame with finger prints that will look like holiday lights. This program is for children ages 2-6 with an adult.
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Twilight Tales 6:00pm–6:30pm Portage Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Twilight Tales 6:00pm–6:30pm Portage Branch Register Registration will close on December 18, 2025 @ 6:00pm. Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Registration Required Event Details: An evening Storytime geared towards children ages 2-6 but all ages are welcome. Registration is available but is not required.
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Craft: Gingerbread Houses 2:00pm–3:00pm Portage Branch Full Registration Required This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Craft: Gingerbread Houses 2:00pm–3:00pm Portage Branch Full Registration is closed because the event is full. Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Combined Meeting Room A&B Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Decorate a small gingerbread house for the holiday season. All ages are welcome to attend. Registration is required.
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Portage Branch This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Portage Branch Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: An interactive Storytime for ages 2-5. Songs, rhymes, games, crafts and so much more! No registration required, just drop in. Families welcome!
This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group This event is in the "Portage Branch" group This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group This event is in the "Larry J Clark Genealogy Center" group This event is in the "Friends of the Library Sale Room" group This event is in the "Off Site" group Dec 24 2025 Wed Christmas Eve All Day All Branches Closing This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group This event is in the "Portage Branch" group This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group This event is in the "Larry J Clark Genealogy Center" group This event is in the "Friends of the Library Sale Room" group This event is in the "Off Site" group Dec 24 2025 Wed Closing Christmas Eve All Day Branches: Hebron Branch, Kouts Branch, Portage Branch, South Haven Branch, Valparaiso Branch, Larry J Clark Genealogy Center, Friends of the Library Sale Room, Off Site Description: All Porter County Public Library System branches are closed for Christmas Eve.
This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group This event is in the "Portage Branch" group This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group This event is in the "Larry J Clark Genealogy Center" group This event is in the "Friends of the Library Sale Room" group This event is in the "Off Site" group Dec 25 2025 Thu Christmas Day All Day All Branches Closing This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group This event is in the "Portage Branch" group This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group This event is in the "Larry J Clark Genealogy Center" group This event is in the "Friends of the Library Sale Room" group This event is in the "Off Site" group Dec 25 2025 Thu Closing Christmas Day All Day Branches: Hebron Branch, Kouts Branch, Portage Branch, South Haven Branch, Valparaiso Branch, Larry J Clark Genealogy Center, Friends of the Library Sale Room, Off Site Description: All Porter County Public Library System branches are closed for Christmas Day.
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Portage Branch This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 29 2025 Mon Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Portage Branch Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: An interactive Storytime for ages 2-5. Songs, rhymes, games, crafts and so much more! No registration required, just drop in. Families welcome!
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 30 2025 Tue STEAM: NOON Year's Eve 11:00am–12:15pm Portage Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 30 2025 Tue STEAM: NOON Year's Eve 11:00am–12:15pm Portage Branch Register Registration will close on December 30, 2025 @ 11:00am. Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Children ages 6-12 are invited to ring in the New Year at NOON with a series of science, engineering, and art activities. Space is limited. Registration is required.
This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group This event is in the "Portage Branch" group This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group This event is in the "Larry J Clark Genealogy Center" group This event is in the "Friends of the Library Sale Room" group This event is in the "Off Site" group Dec 31 2025 Wed New Year's Eve 5:00pm–8:00pm All Branches Closing This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group This event is in the "Portage Branch" group This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group This event is in the "Larry J Clark Genealogy Center" group This event is in the "Friends of the Library Sale Room" group This event is in the "Off Site" group Dec 31 2025 Wed Closing New Year's Eve 5:00pm–8:00pm Branches: Hebron Branch, Kouts Branch, Portage Branch, South Haven Branch, Valparaiso Branch, Larry J Clark Genealogy Center, Friends of the Library Sale Room, Off Site Description: All Porter County Public Library System branches are closing at 5 PM for New Year's Eve.
This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group This event is in the "Portage Branch" group This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group This event is in the "Larry J Clark Genealogy Center" group This event is in the "Friends of the Library Sale Room" group This event is in the "Off Site" group Jan 1 2026 Thu New Year's Day All Day All Branches Closing This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group This event is in the "Portage Branch" group This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group This event is in the "Larry J Clark Genealogy Center" group This event is in the "Friends of the Library Sale Room" group This event is in the "Off Site" group Jan 1 2026 Thu Closing New Year's Day All Day Branches: Hebron Branch, Kouts Branch, Portage Branch, South Haven Branch, Valparaiso Branch, Larry J Clark Genealogy Center, Friends of the Library Sale Room, Off Site Description: All Porter County Public Library System branches are closed for New Year's Day.
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Portage Branch This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Jan 5 2026 Mon Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Portage Branch Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: An interactive Storytime for ages 2-5. Songs, rhymes, games, crafts and so much more! No registration required, just drop in. Families welcome!
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Game Night: Puzzle Swap 5:30pm–6:30pm Portage Branch This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Jan 7 2026 Wed Game Night: Puzzle Swap 5:30pm–6:30pm Portage Branch Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Movie & Entertainment Event Details: Bring your finished or unwanted puzzles and cozy up with something new! Pick up or exchange a puzzle with one of the many we have here! No registration required.
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Portage Branch This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Jan 12 2026 Mon Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Portage Branch Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: An interactive Storytime for ages 2-5. Songs, rhymes, games, crafts and so much more! No registration required, just drop in. Families welcome!
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Book Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Portage Branch This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Jan 13 2026 Tue Book Club 5:00pm–6:00pm Portage Branch Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Combined Meeting Room A&B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us for a lively & friendly book discussion. This month's book is "The Diamond Eye" by Kate Quinn. Copies will be available at the circulation desk.
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 "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.
