Upcoming Events

Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and a social/playtime to follow, for children ages 0-2yrs and their caregivers. Registration is required. 

Join us for Spring Into Storytime! This fun program is geared to Preschoolers (2-5). We will read stories, sing songs, create a craft and do other fun activities related to the theme. Registration is required. 

This month’s Read Between the Lines book is “The Willoughbys” by Lois Lowry!

A fun-filled 30 min interactive session that uses rhymes, songs, musical instruments, books, and more to stimulate the learning process for babies and toddlers. Registration requested.  

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

Join us for stories, songs & fun learning activities for young children- Ages 3 & up. Families welcome! Registration is required.

Join us for a play group at the Library. We will have multiple stations of different toys for an open play experience! Registration is required. 

A fun-filled 30 min interactive session that uses rhymes, songs, musical instruments, books, and more to stimulate the learning process for babies and toddlers. Registration requested.  

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 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*

Come read a different book every month! This month is "The Music of Bees" by Eileen Garvin. Maybe you'll like it, maybe you won't! Let a librarian know if you need help reserving the book.

Join us for this month's LEGO Club STEAM Challenge: build a mini-fig out of LEGO bricks! You can create a character that represents you, a favorite hero, or even a silly version of someone you know. Get creative and have fun!

PCPLS partners with LLC K-9 Comfort Dog to present monthly comfort dog visits at the Library. Stop by the branch and visit with Caleb the Comfort Dog! No registration required 

Monthly Board of Director's Meeting

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 for stories, songs and fun! No registration required. Ages: 3-5

Join us for stories, songs & fun learning activities for young children- Ages 3 & up. Families welcome! Registration is required.

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

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.

Enjoy snacks and drinks while following guided steps to create an acrylic painting. This month, we will be painting a colorful, rainy scene. 

For ages 6-12.

Registration required.

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. 

Join us to explore how to utilize newspapers for researching your family history!

Bring you lunch and enjoy food-themed stories, a creative craft, and an interactive activity. It's the perfect way to enjoy food and fun together. Registration is required.