This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 5 2025 Fri Science Kids 4:00pm–5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 5 2025 Fri Science Kids 4:00pm–5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Register Registration will close on December 5, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join us for STEM activities and other science fun! Ages 8-12.*Experiments tend to be messy please dress accordingly*
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Valparaiso Branch This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Valparaiso Branch Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Join us for a storytime where we focus on a daily letter and promote enthusiasm for reading to toddlers!Ages 2-3
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Santa Visit 4:00pm–5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Full Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 8 2025 Mon Santa Visit 4:00pm–5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Full Registration is closed because the event is full. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Combined Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Ho ho ho! Santa Claus will be stopping by the Valparaiso Branch to spread holiday cheer. Enjoy stories and cookies with Santa.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Book Club 11:00am–12:00pm Valparaiso Branch This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Book Club 11:00am–12:00pm Valparaiso Branch Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us for a discussion of All the Lights Above us by M.B. Henry. Walk-ins welcome!
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Craft: Paper Quilling 5:00pm–6:00pm Valparaiso Branch Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 9 2025 Tue Craft: Paper Quilling 5:00pm–6:00pm Valparaiso Branch Waitlist Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Meeting Room B Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us for an hour of Paper Quilling! Enjoy the season with a winter themed design.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Art: Watercolor & Unwind 5:00pm–7:00pm Valparaiso Branch Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 10 2025 Wed Art: Watercolor & Unwind 5:00pm–7:00pm Valparaiso Branch Waitlist Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Combined Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Join us in learning how to paint with watercolor in a relaxing, low pressure space.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Valparaiso Branch This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Valparaiso Branch Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Join us for stories, songs and fun! No registration required. Ages: 3-5
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Game Night 5:00pm–6:30pm Valparaiso Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 11 2025 Thu Game Night 5:00pm–6:30pm Valparaiso Branch Register Registration will close on December 11, 2025 @ 5:00pm. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Combined Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Movie & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Bring your friends or your partners for an evening filled with games galore! It's a perfect date night or chance to make some new friends!Light refreshments and games provided. Ages 16+
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 12 2025 Fri LEGO® Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 12 2025 Fri LEGO® Club 4:00pm–5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Register Registration will close on December 12, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Combined Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Build Lego with us and we will put them on display! Just bring your creativity and smiles! Ages 5-12
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Book Babies 9:30am–10:00am Valparaiso Branch Full Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Book Babies 9:30am–10:00am Valparaiso Branch Full Registration is closed because the event is full. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Registration Required Event Details: Join us for simple stories, songs and playtime! Ages birth-2 years. Please register for only one time slot as both sessions are the same.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Book Babies 11:00am–11:30am Valparaiso Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 15 2025 Mon Book Babies 11:00am–11:30am Valparaiso Branch Register Registration will close on December 15, 2025 @ 11:00am. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Registration Required Event Details: Join us for simple stories, songs and playtime! Ages birth-2 years. Please register for only one time slot as both sessions are the same.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Santa Visit 4:00pm–5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Santa Visit 4:00pm–5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Register Registration will close on December 15, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Combined Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Ho ho ho! Santa Claus will be stopping by the Valparaiso Branch to spread holiday cheer. Enjoy stories and cookies with Santa.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Science Kids 4:30pm–5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Science Kids 4:30pm–5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Register Registration will close on December 16, 2025 @ 4:30pm. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join us with your little scientists for STEM activities and other science fun! Ages 4-8 Parent/Guardian required.*Experiments tend to be messy please dress accordingly*
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 17 2025 Wed PCPLS Board of Trustees Meeting 4:00pm–6:00pm Valparaiso Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 17 2025 Wed PCPLS Board of Trustees Meeting 4:00pm–6:00pm Valparaiso Branch Register Registration will close on December 17, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Board Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other Registration Required Event Details: Monthly Board of Director's Meeting
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 "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Valparaiso Branch This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Valparaiso Branch Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Join us for stories, songs and fun! Ages: 3-5No registration required.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Craft: Sweet Treat House 4:00pm–5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Full Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Craft: Sweet Treat House 4:00pm–5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Full Registration is closed because the event is full. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Make a holiday house out of toaster pastries, frosting, and candy.Ages 5-12Registration required.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Book Bingo 10:00am–10:30am Valparaiso Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Book Bingo 10:00am–10:30am Valparaiso Branch Register Registration will close on December 19, 2025 @ 10:00am. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Movie & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: Preschoolers...want to play Bingo and win free books? Come join the fun and play Book Bingo!
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 19 2025 Fri STEAM: Cardboard Creations 4:00pm–5:00pm Valparaiso Branch This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 19 2025 Fri STEAM: Cardboard Creations 4:00pm–5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Come build cardboard creations and contraptions- the limit is your imagination! Fun for all ages.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Valparaiso Branch This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Valparaiso Branch Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Join us for a storytime where we focus on a daily letter and promote enthusiasm for reading to toddlers!Ages 2-3
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 "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Art: Paint and Pour 5:00pm–7:00pm Valparaiso Branch Full Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Art: Paint and Pour 5:00pm–7:00pm Valparaiso Branch Full Registration is closed because the event is full. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Combined Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Come in and paint a wintry painting while enjoying some soda or coffee! This program is ran akin to Bob Ross's "The Joy of Painting." For ages 16+
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.
