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Silver Sneakers Circuit

Thursday, December 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on December 11, 2025 @ 10:00am.
Library Branch: Kouts 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.

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Winter WonderFest

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Portage Branch

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for Winter WonderFest at the Portage Branch, where you can enjoy winter crafts, games, and tasty refreshments! Don't miss this special chance to meet Santa!

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Silver Sneakers Classic/Stability

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch

Age Group:

Adults
Registration will close on December 17, 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.

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Donuts with the Library Director

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join our director to discuss all things PCPLS! Share your thoughts, questions and new ideas. Your feedback is vital for enhancing our services. We’re excited for an open dialogue with our patrons and appreciate your ongoing support!

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Donuts with the Library Director

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Conference Room at South Haven Branch

Age Group:

All Ages
Library Branch: South Haven Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join our director to discuss all things PCPLS! Share your thoughts, questions and new ideas. Your feedback is vital for enhancing our services. We’re excited for an open dialogue with our patrons and appreciate your ongoing support!

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Books Blocks Balls

10:30am–11:15am
Hebron Branch
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn, Special Event
Event Details:

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.

Books Blocks Balls

10:30am–11:15am
South Haven Branch
Library Branch: South Haven Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn, Special Event
Event Details:

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.

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 to discuss Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen.

Book Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Portage Branch
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a lively & friendly book discussion. This month's book is "Vera Wong’s Unsolicited Advice for Murderers" by Jesse Q. Sutanto. Copies will be available at the circulation desk.

 

Book Club

11:30am–12:30pm
South Haven Branch
Library Branch: South Haven Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a lively & friendly book discussion. This month's book is "Never Lie" by Frieda McFadden.  Copies will be available at the circulation desk.

Book Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Portage Branch
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: History Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

All teens and tweens are welcome! Stop by the Portage Youth Services desk to grab a copy of "Rez Dogs" by Joseph Bruchac. 

Book Club:

6:00pm–7:00pm
Valparaiso Branch
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us to discuss The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larsen.

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 to discuss The Splendid and the Vile by Erik Larsen.

Book Club

5:00pm–6:00pm
Portage Branch
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a lively & friendly book discussion. This month's book is "The Paper Palace" by Miranda Cowley Heller. Copies will be available at the circulation desk.

 

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:

Join us for a lively & friendly book discussion. This month's book is "The Diamond Eye" by Kate Quinn.  Copies will be available at the circulation desk.