Upcoming Events

Adults will use bulb ornaments, mod podge, and repurposed book pages to design a literacy lover's ornament. Teens are also welcome. 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 for stories, songs & fun learning activities for young children- Ages 3 & up. Families welcome! 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.  

Learn about a famous master artist and create your own masterpiece to take home! We will study about Marc Chagall and his famous stained glass windows and then recreate his art using paper and paint!

Ages 7 and up.

Come read a different book every month! Maybe you'll like it, maybe you won't! Let a librarian know if you need help reserving the book.

This month's topic is Cubism. Explore new interests, ideas, topics, and to interact with each other in a fun learning environment. Each child will create a polymer clay self depiction of themselves. 

This week challenge builders will be using Legos to create the tallest tree you can. How high can you build your tree? All supplies are included—registration is required.

Join us for stories, songs and fun! No registration required. Ages: Preschool 3-6. 

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

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

Join us as we mix holiday spirit with teamwork, creativity, and science! Become a certified holiday elf and spread joy with a scientific twist. 

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 story time! 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  

Attention Toddlers ages 2-4! 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. 

Join our book club for grades 6th thru 8th! This month’s book is “Carry On, Mr. Bowditch” by Jean Lee Latham. Explore the real-life adventures of Mr. Bowditch as he overcomes challenges to become a renowned navigator.

Come & quote the lines, recreate the actions, & do a craft. Please register so we know how many to plan for. 

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 for stories, songs & fun learning activities for young children- Ages 3 & up. Families welcome! 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.  

Come read a different book every month! Maybe you'll like it, maybe you won't! Let a librarian know if you need help reserving the book.

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! 

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 Warriors: Into the Wild by Erin Hunter and make a craft to accompany the book! 

Snacks provided! Walk-ins welcome!