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This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Morning Lego Club

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Register
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

Book Club: I Love My New Toy!

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Register
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join our Emerging Readers book club for grades K thru 2nd! This month, we’re reading "I Love My New Toy!" by Mo Willems. Come for the story and stay for the fun!

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

Lego Club

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Register
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

This week you will be building something you are wishing for this holiday season using Legos. Let your imagination sparkle as you create your dream holiday gift. All supplies are included—registration is required.

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Santa Visit

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Register
Required
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Ho ho ho! Santa Claus will be stopping by the Hebron Branch to spread holiday cheer. Enjoy stories, songs, a craft, and light refreshments! 

 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Santa Visit

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Register
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Ho ho ho! Santa Claus will be stopping by the Valparaiso Branch to spread holiday cheer. Enjoy stories, songs, a craft, and light refreshments! 

 

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Tinker Tunes: Music Lab

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Register
Required
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join us for an hour full of Music & Science STEM play for children ages 4 & up!

Fun hands-on activities planned!

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

Book Club: The Christmas Pig

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Register
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join our Read Between the Lines book club for grades 3rd thru 5th! This month’s book is “The Christmas Pig” by J.K. Rowling. Experience a whimsical adventure and explore a world full of imagination.

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Art: Chagall's Windows

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Register
Required
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

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.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Holiday Craft for Kids

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Full
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Kids will be creating a waterless snowglobe, similar to the one pictured here. 

 

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.

ART: Homeschool Hour

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Room at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Register
Required
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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 event is in the "South Haven Branch" group.

Santa Visit

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Haven Branch at South Haven Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Register
Required
Library Branch: South Haven Branch
Room: South Haven Branch
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Ho ho ho! Santa Claus will be stopping by the South Haven Branch to spread holiday cheer. Enjoy stories, songs, a craft and light refreshments! 

 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Science Kids

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Register
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join us for STEM activities and other science fun! Ages 8-12

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Lego Club

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Register
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

STEAM: Holiday Elf Boot Camp

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Register
Required
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Workshop: Cookie Decorating

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Register
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

Join us a special story and cookie decorating!

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.

Art: Holiday Black Light Painting

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Combined Meeting Room A&B at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Register
Required
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Required
Seats Remaining: 31
Event Details:

Join us in a holiday tree painting that will glow under black lights. Ages 7-14.

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

Santa Visit

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Register
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Special Event
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Ho ho ho! Santa Claus will be stopping by the Kouts Branch to spread holiday cheer. Enjoy stories, songs, a craft, and light refreshments! 

 

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.

Winter WonderFest

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Portage Branch at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5), Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Portage Branch
Age Group: Littles (0-5), Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for our annual Winter WonderFest at the Portage Branch! Enjoy FREE hot chocolate, tasty snacks, fun games, and so much more! And guess what? Santa himself will be joining the party to spread the festive cheer!

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.

Kids Book Club: The Polar Express

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Youth Services Room at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Required
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Kids of all ages can join us for a holiday season book club. Read along as we take a journey on the Polar Express, as well as participate in fun Polar Express themed activities.

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

Book Club: Henry and Mudge and the Snowman Plan

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This month in Emerging Readers, we’re reading “Henry and Mudge and the Snowman Plan” by Cynthia Rylant. Come for the story and stay for the fun! Stop by the Kouts circulation desk to pick up a copy—registration is required.

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

Book Club: Full of Beans

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This month’s Read Between the Lines book is “Full of Beans” by Jennifer L. Holm! Follow Beans as he grows up in Key West during the Great Depression and learns about friendship and family.

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Art: Thomas Dambo's Trolls

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Required
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

We will be learning about Thomas Dambo, a Danish sculpture artist who creates Giant Trolls from reclaimed wood and other materials. The project will be to make our own “Boxtrolls” from recycled materials and cardboard.

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
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 "Kouts Branch" group.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kouts Branch at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Kouts 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