Upcoming Events

Build Lego with us and we will put them on display! Just bring your creativity and smiles! Ages 5-12 

Join us for this exciting Altered Art program, where we will transform thrift store paintings by adding creative touches and personal flair. 

Join us for this fun drop in event, designed to help local gardeners network, exchange expertise, and most importantly, exchange seeds! We'll also have information about PCPLS Seed Library and volunteer opportunities. 

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

Join us for Snow Much Fun 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 A Likely Story book is “Take Me to the River” by Will Hobbs! Follow a boy as he embarks on an adventure filled with wildlife and unexpected challenges while exploring Alaska.

All ages are invited to learn tips and tricks on how to create a Hogwarts House art design. Slytherin, Hufflepuff, Gryffindor, or Ravenclaw. Registration is requested but not 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.  

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.  

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*

Join us at the library for an open playgroup and connect with parents/caregivers. Early child development milestones experts are available onsite to answer any questions.

Come read a different book every month! This month is "The Reading List" by Sara Nisha Adams. Maybe you'll like it, maybe you won't! Let a librarian know if you need help reserving the book.

This week’s challenge is to create your favorite book character or cover out of LEGO bricks! For example, you could build characters like Peter Pan, the Cat in the Hat, or the cover of "The Very Hungry Caterpillar." Be imaginative!

Join us for a Lois Ehlert storytime and an inspired craft. Geared for ages 3-6. Registration is requested but not required. 

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 Cinders and Sparrows by Stefan Bachmann and make a craft to accompany the book! 

Snacks provided! Walk-ins welcome!