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This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group
Jan
12
2026
Mon
Book Babies
9:30am–10:00am
Valparaiso Branch
Library Branch:
Valparaiso Branch
Room:
Youth Services Room
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Program Type:
Play & Learn
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.
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This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group
Jan
12
2026
Mon
Storytime
10:00am–10:45am
Kouts Branch
Library Branch:
Kouts Branch
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Program Type:
Play & Learn
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
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group
Jan
12
2026
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!
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This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group
Jan
13
2026
Tue
Mother Goose on the Loose
10:00am–10:30am
Kouts Branch
Library Branch:
Kouts Branch
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Program Type:
Play & Learn
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 "South Haven Branch" group
This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group
Jan
13
2026
Tue
Storytime
10:30am–11:00am
South Haven Branch
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!
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This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group
This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group
Jan
17
2026
Sat
LEGO Club: DUPLO Club
10:30am–11:00am
South Haven Branch
Library Branch:
South Haven Branch
Room:
South Haven Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Program Type:
STEAM
Event Details:
Children ages 2-5 and their caregivers are invited to "build their dream" in a Martin Luther King Junior inspired building challenge. Creations will be displayed in the library. Registration is requested but not required.
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This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group
Jan
12
2026
Mon
Book Babies
11:00am–11:30am
Valparaiso Branch
Library Branch:
Valparaiso Branch
Room:
Youth Services Room
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
Join us for simple stories, songs and playtime! Ages birth-2 years. Please register for only one time slot as both sessions are the same.
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This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group
Jan
13
2026
Tue
Book Club:
11:00am–12:00pm
Valparaiso Branch
Library Branch:
Valparaiso Branch
Room:
Meeting Room B
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Book Club
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This event is in the "Portage Branch" group
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group
Jan
14
2026
Wed
Game Night: Library Jeopardy
11:00am–12:00pm
Portage Branch
Library Branch:
Portage Branch
Room:
Youth Services Room
Age Group:
Kids,
Teens
Program Type:
Play & Learn
Event Details:
This program is geared towards homeschool children ages 5-17 to allow socialization while participating in a new activity each month. This month we will be playing Library Jeopardy!
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This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group
This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group
Jan
17
2026
Sat
Lego Club
11:30am–12:30pm
South Haven Branch
Library Branch:
South Haven Branch
Room:
South Haven Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Program Type:
STEAM
Event Details:
Children ages 5-17 are invited to "build their dream" in a Martin Luther King Junior inspired building challenge. Creations will be displayed in the library. Registration is requested but not required.
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This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group
Jan
12
2026
Mon
Book Club
3:30pm–4:30pm
Kouts Branch
Library Branch:
Kouts Branch
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Kids
Program Type:
Book Club
Event Details:
This month’s Read Between the Lines book is The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup, and a Spool of Thread by Kate DiCamillo!
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This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group
Jan
14
2026
Wed
LEGO® Club
3:30pm–4:30pm
Kouts Branch
Library Branch:
Kouts Branch
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
STEAM
Event Details:
Join us for this week's LEGO Club theme: The Winter Olympics! Build something Olympic related to prepare for the start of the 2026 Winter Olympics. All supplies included! Registration is required.
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This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group
This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group
Jan
13
2026
Tue
Craft: Snow Globes
4:30pm–5:30pm
South Haven Branch
Library Branch:
South Haven Branch
Room:
Meeting Room
Age Group:
Teens
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Teens are invited to create a wintry snow globe craft! Registration is required.
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This event is in the "Portage Branch" group
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group
Jan
16
2026
Fri
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 "The Giver" by Lois Lowry.
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This event is in the "Portage Branch" group
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group
Jan
13
2026
Tue
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 Diamond Eye" by Kate Quinn. Copies will be available at the circulation desk.
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This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group
Jan
14
2026
Wed
Watercolor & Unwind
5:00pm–7:00pm
Valparaiso Branch
Library Branch:
Valparaiso Branch
Room:
Combined Meeting Room
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Event Details:
Join us in learning how to paint with watercolor in a relaxing, low pressure space.
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This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group
Jan
13
2026
Tue
Book Bingo
6:00pm–6:45pm
Valparaiso Branch
Library Branch:
Valparaiso Branch
Room:
Meeting Room B
Age Group:
Adults
Program Type:
Movie & Entertainment
Event Details:
Join us for a fun evening of Bingo. Win free books! Make new friends! Have a snack!
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