Week Calendar

On narrow displays, the weekly calendar is wider than the screen. You can side-scroll within this table to view events and reservations for the whole week.

Time	Sun (12/14)	Mon (12/15)	Tue (12/16)	Wed (12/17)	Thu (12/18)	Fri (12/19)	Sat (12/20)
9 am		This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Book Babies 9:30am–10:00am Valparaiso Branch Full Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Full Registration is closed because the event is full. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Registration Required Event Details: Join us for simple stories, songs and playtime! Ages birth-2 years. Please register for only one time slot as both sessions are the same.
10 am		This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Storytime 10:00am–10:45am Kouts Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Register Registration will close on December 15, 2025 @ 10:00am. Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Registration Required Event Details: 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 This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Storytime 10:30am–11:00am Portage Branch This event is in the "Portage Branch" group 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 Book Babies 10:30am–11:15am Hebron Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Register Registration will close on December 15, 2025 @ 10:30am. 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, fingerplays and a social/playtime to follow! For children ages 0-2 yrs and their caregivers. Registration is required.	This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Mother Goose on the Loose 10:00am–10:30am Kouts Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Register Registration will close on December 16, 2025 @ 9:30am. Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Registration Required Event Details: 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. This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Storytime 10:00am–10:45am Hebron Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Register Registration will close on December 16, 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 "South Haven Branch" group Storytime 10:30am–11:00am South Haven Branch This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group Library Branch: South Haven Branch Room: Meeting 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 "South Haven Branch" group Book Club 10:30am–11:30am South Haven Branch This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group 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 "Valparaiso Branch" group Storytime 10:00am–10:30am Valparaiso Branch This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group 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: 3-5 No registration required. This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Storytime 10:00am–10:45am Hebron Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Register Registration will close on December 18, 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 "Valparaiso Branch" group Book Bingo 10:00am–10:30am Valparaiso Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Register Registration will close on December 19, 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!
11 am		This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Book Babies 11:00am–11:30am Valparaiso Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Register Registration will close on December 15, 2025 @ 11:00am. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Registration Required Event Details: Join us for simple stories, songs and playtime! Ages birth-2 years. Please register for only one time slot as both sessions are the same.
12 pm
1 pm				This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Silver Sneakers Classic/Stability 1:00pm–2:00pm Hebron Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Register 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.
2 pm				This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Art: Finger Paint Picture Frame 2:00pm–2:30pm Portage Branch Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Waitlist Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. 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 "Portage Branch" group Craft: Gingerbread Houses 2:00pm–3:00pm Portage Branch Full Registration Required This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Full Registration is closed because the event is full. 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.
3 pm		This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Book Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Kouts Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Register Registration will close on December 15, 2025 @ 3:30pm. Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Club Registration Required Event Details: This month’s A Likely Story book is The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry! The books are donated through the Kouts Lions Club and each family gets to keep a copy. Registration is required.		This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group LEGO® Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Kouts Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Register Registration will close on December 17, 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 "Hebron Branch" group Art: Mini Canvas Ornaments 3:30pm–5:00pm Hebron Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Register Registration will close on December 18, 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 "Kouts Branch" group Kouts Elementary School Art Show 3:30pm–5:30pm Kouts Branch This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Kouts Branch Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Special Event Event Details: The library is pleased to host the first Kouts Elementary School Art Show of the new school year, featuring artwork created by Kindergarten and 1st grade students.	This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group LEGO Club 3:30pm–4:30pm Hebron Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group Register Registration will close on December 19, 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!
4 pm			This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Santa Visit 4:00pm–5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Register Registration will close on December 15, 2025 @ 4:00pm. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Combined Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Special Event Registration Required Event Details: Ho ho ho! Santa Claus will be stopping by the Valparaiso Branch to spread holiday cheer. Enjoy stories and cookies with Santa. This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Science Kids 4:30pm–5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Register Registration will close on December 16, 2025 @ 4:30pm. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Registration Required Event Details: 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	This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Art: Finger Paint Picture Frame 4:00pm–4:30pm Portage Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Register Registration will close on December 17, 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 Paws to Read 4:00pm–5:00pm Hebron Branch This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group 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 PCPLS Board of Trustees Meeting 4:00pm–6:00pm Valparaiso Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Register Registration will close on December 17, 2025 @ 4:00pm. 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 Craft: Sweet Treat House 4:00pm–5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Full Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Full Registration is closed because the event is full. 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 5-12 Registration required.	This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group STEAM: Cardboard Creations 4:00pm–5:00pm Valparaiso Branch This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group 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 Craft: Fabric Ornaments 4:30pm–5:30pm South Haven Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group Register Registration will close on December 19, 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.
5 pm			This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Craft: K-Pop Lightstick Ornament 5:00pm–6:00pm Portage Branch Waitlist Registration Required This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Waitlist Capacity has been reached. Additional registrants will be placed on the waitlist. 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 "Valparaiso Branch" group Game Night 5:00pm–6:30pm Valparaiso Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group Register Registration will close on December 17, 2025 @ 5:00pm. Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Combined Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movie & Entertainment Registration Required Event Details: For Teens - Come play board and video games at the library!
6 pm					This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Twilight Tales 6:00pm–6:30pm Portage Branch Register Registration Required This event is in the "Portage Branch" group Register Registration will close on December 18, 2025 @ 6:00pm. Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Registration Required Event Details: An evening Storytime geared towards children ages 2-6 but all ages are welcome. Registration is available but is not required.