Week Calendar

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 alphabet-themed stories, songs and fun! 

Ages: 2-3

No registration required. 

 

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 Color Our World 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  

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

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

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.  

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.

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 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.

Join us for simple stories, songs and playtime! Ages birth-2 years. No registration required.

GARDEN STORYTIME & OPEN PLAY GROUP!

Join us in the library garden this summer for an interactive storytime and play group. 

Your favorite water park hired you to design a new water slide. Are you up for the challenge? We will test the slide with mini figures to see how it works! All supplies are provided — registration is required.

Get ready for Heroes Assemble - Game On! in our exciting STEAM program! Kids will tackle fun games and challenges with a superhero twist.

Join us for an outdoor concert at the Portage Library Garden! Feel free to bring your lawn chairs and picnic blankets.

METAMORPHOSIS: Stop in for a quick story, science lesson, and food craft as a part of our summer reading program.

All ages are welcome.

Registration is required.

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 program.

Practice the art of Paper Quilling and create a one-of-a-kind paper masterpiece. 

Attention all families! Join us for a fun filled evening as we play a variety of board games. No registration required.

Join us in the the library for a fun interactive movie. We will be showing Wizard of Oz (1939). Registration is required.

Adults and teens can learn how to create a colorful self portrait using Pablo Picasso's cubism art techniques. Registration is required and opens 6/25/25.