This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group. Book Club Monday, May 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room at Kouts Branch Age Group: Kids Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group. May 5 2025 Mon Book Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm Kouts Branch 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 “Mouse Soup” by Arnold Lobel.
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group. LEGO® Club Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room at Kouts Branch Age Group: Kids Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group. May 7 2025 Wed LEGO® Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm Kouts Branch Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: Join us for this month's LEGO Club theme: Community Heroes! Create a LEGO representation of a hero in your community, like a firefighter, teacher, or healthcare worker. Show us who inspires you!
This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group. LEGO® Club Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Haven Branch at South Haven Branch Age Group: Kids Required This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group. May 7 2025 Wed LEGO® Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Haven Branch Library Branch: South Haven Branch Room: South Haven Branch Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 35 Event Details: Kids ages 5+ will face various LEGO construction challenges that relate to their favorite books and book characters. Registration is requested and opens 4/9/2025.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Paws to Read Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Kids This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. May 7 2025 Wed Paws to Read 4:00pm - 5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Play & Learn, Special Event 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 "South Haven Branch" group. Art: Outdoor Art Night Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm South Haven Library Garden at South Haven Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5), Kids, Teens Required This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group. May 8 2025 Thu Art: Outdoor Art Night 5:00pm - 6:00pm South Haven Branch Library Branch: South Haven Branch Room: South Haven Library Garden Age Group: Littles (0-5), Kids, Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 24 Event Details: Enjoy painting outside in the library garden. Kids of all ages are welcome. Dress to get messy. Registration is required.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. LEGO® Club Friday, May 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Kids Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. May 9 2025 Fri LEGO® Club 4:00pm - 4:45pm Valparaiso Branch Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Combined Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 35 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 Monday, May 12, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room at Kouts Branch Age Group: Kids Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group. May 12 2025 Mon Book Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm Kouts Branch 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 “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind” (Young Reader's Edition) by William Kamkwamba!
This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group. Art: Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room at Hebron Branch Age Group: Kids Required This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group. May 13 2025 Tue Art: Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul 4:00pm - 5:00pm Hebron Branch Library Branch: Hebron Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 24 Event Details: Learn about a Master Artist and create a masterpiece of your own to take home!This month we are learning about Frida Kahlo and her Casa Azul by creating a "blue house" diorama using cardboard and other mixed media!
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group. STEAM: Homeschool Hour Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Youth Services Room at Portage Branch Age Group: Kids Required This event is in the "Portage Branch" group. May 14 2025 Wed STEAM: Homeschool Hour 11:00am - 12:00pm Portage Branch Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 24 Event Details: An interactive monthly program geared towards children 5+. This month we will be doing a fun game comparison of Reptiles and Amphibians. We will also be painting a small turtle. Registration is required.
This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group. STEAM: Adventures with Lemons! Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room at South Haven Branch Age Group: Kids Required This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group. May 14 2025 Wed STEAM: Adventures with Lemons! 4:00pm - 5:00pm South Haven Branch Library Branch: South Haven Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 35 Event Details: Children ages 6-11 are invited to learn, craft, and create! This month's theme is lemons. Registration is required and opens 4/16/25.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Big Blue Blocks Friday, May 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Kids This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. May 16 2025 Fri Big Blue Blocks 4:00pm - 5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Event Details: Drop-in and build fun structures with friends! We provide oversized blue blocks for the kids and family to build together and let their imaginations run wild! Fun for all ages.
This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group. STEAM: Off to the Races! Friday, May 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room at Hebron Branch Age Group: Kids Required This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group. May 16 2025 Fri STEAM: Off to the Races! 4:00pm - 5:00pm Hebron Branch Library Branch: Hebron Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: We're "Off to the Races!" Celebrating the Kentucky Derby horse race with fun, hands-on "racing" activities, building challenges and crafts that have to do with this historic sporting event! For children ages 6-12
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group. LEGO® Club Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room at Kouts Branch Age Group: Kids Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group. May 21 2025 Wed LEGO® Club 3:30pm - 4:30pm Kouts Branch Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: Join us for this month's LEGO Club STEAM Challenge: Weighty Weights! Build a structure that can hold as much weight as possible using LEGO bricks. Test your design to see how much it can bear!
This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group. Paws to Read Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room at Hebron Branch Age Group: Kids This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group. May 21 2025 Wed Paws to Read 4:00pm - 5:00pm Hebron Branch Library Branch: Hebron Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Play & Learn, Special Event 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 "Portage Branch" group. Game Afternoon: Minute to Win It Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm Portage Library Garden at Portage Branch Age Group: Kids Required This event is in the "Portage Branch" group. May 21 2025 Wed Game Afternoon: Minute to Win It 4:30pm - 5:30pm Portage Branch Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Portage Library Garden Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 30 Event Details: Ages 7-13 are invited to participate in various Minute to Win It challenges outside in our library garden! If it rains we will move the program indoors. Registration is required and opens 4/23/25.
This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group. LEGO® Club Friday, May 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room at Hebron Branch Age Group: Kids Required This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group. May 23 2025 Fri LEGO® Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Hebron Branch Library Branch: Hebron Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 24 Event Details: Build with Legos we provide! This month's STEM Challenge is to build the S-L-O-W-E-S-T moving vehicle (using resistance & drag) in our "Turtle Derby" Races! Ages 4 -10Registration is required.
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group. Paws to Read Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Kouts Branch at Kouts Branch Age Group: Kids This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group. May 28 2025 Wed Paws to Read 4:00pm - 5:00pm Kouts Branch Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Kouts Branch Age Group: Kids Program Type: Play & Learn, Special Event 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. Paws to Read Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Kids This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Jun 4 2025 Wed Paws to Read 4:00pm - 5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Play & Learn, Special Event 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. Art: Georgia O'Keefe's Southwest Still LIfe Thursday, June 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm Meeting Room at Kouts Branch Age Group: Kids Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group. Jun 5 2025 Thu Art: Georgia O'Keefe's Southwest Still LIfe 3:30pm - 4:30pm Kouts Branch Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 24 Event Details: Learn about the famous artist, Georgia O'Keefe and create a Southwest Still Life art piece to take home!Ages 6 & UpRegistration is required.
This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group. Art: Kawaii Drawing Class Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room at Hebron Branch Age Group: Kids Required This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group. Jun 10 2025 Tue Art: Kawaii Drawing Class 2:00pm - 3:00pm Hebron Branch Library Branch: Hebron Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 24 Event Details: Join us for a fun Kawaii Drawing class! Learn to create cute characters with simple shapes, big expressions, and bright colors. Perfect for young artists who love all things adorable!
This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group. STEAM: Leonardo's Lab Friday, June 13, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am Meeting Room at Hebron Branch Age Group: Kids Required This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group. Jun 13 2025 Fri STEAM: Leonardo's Lab 10:30am - 11:30am Hebron Branch Library Branch: Hebron Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Kids learn about Da Vinci's simple machines and art through hands-on activities. They build, create, and explore while discovering the genius of Leonardo Da Vinci!Ages 4 and Up.
This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group. STEAM: Leonardo's Lab Friday, June 13, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm Meeting Room at Hebron Branch Age Group: Kids Required This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group. Jun 13 2025 Fri STEAM: Leonardo's Lab 2:00pm - 3:00pm Hebron Branch Library Branch: Hebron Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Kids learn about Da Vinci's simple machines and art through hands-on activities. They build, create, and explore while discovering the genius of Leonardo Da Vinci!Ages 4 & Up.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Science Kids Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm Rotary Library Garden at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Kids Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Jun 17 2025 Tue Science Kids 4:30pm - 5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Rotary Library Garden Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 15 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 "Hebron Branch" group. Paws to Read Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Meeting Room at Hebron Branch Age Group: Kids This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group. Jun 18 2025 Wed Paws to Read 4:00pm - 5:00pm Hebron Branch Library Branch: Hebron Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Play & Learn, Special Event 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
