This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 16 2025 Tue Craft: K-Pop Lightstick Ornament 5:00pm–6:00pm Portage Branch Upcoming 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 Upcoming Registration will open on November 18, 2025 @ 5:00pm. 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 "South Haven Branch" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Book Club 10:30am–11:30am South Haven Branch This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Book Club 10:30am–11:30am South Haven Branch Library Branch: South Haven Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: 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.
This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Silver Sneakers Classic/Stability 1:00pm–2:00pm Hebron Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Silver Sneakers Classic/Stability 1:00pm–2:00pm Hebron Branch Upcoming Registration will open on November 19, 2025 @ 1:00pm. Library Branch: Hebron Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Health & Wellness, Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Join our free fitness classes sponsored by PCPLS, Valpo YMCA, and Porter County Health Department! Open to ages 14 and up, with kids 10-13 welcome if an adult joins them.
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Art: Finger Paint Picture Frame 2:00pm–2:30pm Portage Branch Upcoming 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 Upcoming Registration will open on November 19, 2025 @ 2:00pm. 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 "Kouts Branch" group Dec 17 2025 Wed LEGO® Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Kouts Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Dec 17 2025 Wed LEGO® Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Kouts Branch Upcoming Registration will open on November 19, 2025 @ 3:30pm. Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Join us for a LEGO Club STEAM Challenge: Build a Workable/Playable Drum! Use LEGOs to create a drum you can play! All supplies are included—registration is required.
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Art: Finger Paint Picture Frame 4:00pm–4:30pm Portage Branch Upcoming 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 Upcoming Registration will open on November 20, 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 "Hebron Branch" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Paws to Read 4:00pm–5:00pm Hebron Branch This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Dec 17 2025 Wed Paws to Read 4:00pm–5:00pm Hebron Branch Library Branch: Hebron Branch Age Group: Kids Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: 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
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 17 2025 Wed PCPLS Board of Trustees Meeting 4:00pm–6:00pm Valparaiso Branch Upcoming 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 Upcoming Registration will open on November 19, 2025 @ 3:00pm. 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 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 "Hebron Branch" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Storytime 10:00am–10:45am Hebron Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Storytime 10:00am–10:45am Hebron Branch Upcoming Registration will open on November 20, 2025 @ 10:00am. Library Branch: Hebron Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Registration Required Event Details: Join us for stories, songs, & fun learning activities for young children - Ages 3 & up. Families welcome! Registration is required.
This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Art: Mini Canvas Ornaments 3:30pm–5:00pm Hebron Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Art: Mini Canvas Ornaments 3:30pm–5:00pm Hebron Branch Upcoming Registration will open on November 20, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Hebron Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Registration Required Event Details: Get creative and design your own mini canvas ornaments using paints, markers, and more! Refreshments will be provided.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Craft: Sweet Treat House 4:00pm–5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 18 2025 Thu Craft: Sweet Treat House 4:00pm–5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Upcoming Registration will open on November 20, 2025 @ 4:00pm. 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 Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Book Bingo 10:00am–10:30am Valparaiso Branch Upcoming Registration will open on November 21, 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 "Hebron Branch" group Dec 19 2025 Fri LEGO Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Hebron Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Dec 19 2025 Fri LEGO Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Hebron Branch Upcoming Registration will open on November 21, 2025 @ 3:30pm. Library Branch: Hebron Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: Build with LEGOs we provide! Join us for this month's STEM activity: Grinch's Sleigh Ride!
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 "South Haven Branch" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Craft: Fabric Ornaments 4:30pm–5:30pm South Haven Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group Dec 19 2025 Fri Craft: Fabric Ornaments 4:30pm–5:30pm South Haven Branch Upcoming Registration will open on November 21, 2025 @ 4:30pm. Library Branch: South Haven Branch Room: South Haven Branch 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 fabric. All ages are welcome. Registration is required.
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Craft: Gingerbread Houses 2:00pm–3:00pm Portage Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Dec 20 2025 Sat Craft: Gingerbread Houses 2:00pm–3:00pm Portage Branch Upcoming Registration will open on November 22, 2025 @ 2:00pm. 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 "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 "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 Dec 22 2025 Mon Book Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Hebron Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Book Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Hebron Branch Upcoming Registration will open on November 24, 2025 @ 3:30pm. Library Branch: Hebron Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: This month, we’re reading Pete the Cat Saves Christmas by Eric Litwin and illustrated by James Dean. Come for the story and stay for the fun! No need to read the book before the meeting. We will all read it together!
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Book Bingo 5:00pm–5:45pm Valparaiso Branch Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 22 2025 Mon Book Bingo 5:00pm–5:45pm Valparaiso Branch Upcoming Registration will open on November 24, 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 Upcoming Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Dec 23 2025 Tue Art: Paint and Pour 5:00pm–7:00pm Valparaiso Branch Upcoming Registration will open on November 25, 2025 @ 5:00pm. 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.
