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This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

STEAM: Noon Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
All Ages
Register
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Celebrate the New Year early at the library with our Noon Year's Eve STEAM Program! Enjoy a variety of hands-on science experiments and activities for all ages.

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.
This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.
This event is in the "Larry J Clark Genealogy Center" group.
This event is in the "Friends of the Library Sale Room" group.
This event is in the "Off Site" group.

New Year's Eve

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 5:00pm - 8:00pm
Hebron Branch, Kouts Branch, Portage Branch, South Haven Branch, Valparaiso Branch, Larry J Clark Genealogy Center, Friends of the Library Sale Room, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Hebron Branch, Kouts Branch, Portage Branch, South Haven Branch, Valparaiso Branch, Larry J Clark Genealogy Center, Friends of the Library Sale Room, Off Site
Description:

All Porter County Public Library System branches are closing at 5 p.m. for New Year's Eve.

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.
This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.
This event is in the "Larry J Clark Genealogy Center" group.
This event is in the "Friends of the Library Sale Room" group.
This event is in the "Off Site" group.

New Year's Day

All Day
Hebron Branch, Kouts Branch, Portage Branch, South Haven Branch, Valparaiso Branch, Larry J Clark Genealogy Center, Friends of the Library Sale Room, Off Site
Closing
Branches:
Hebron Branch, Kouts Branch, Portage Branch, South Haven Branch, Valparaiso Branch, Larry J Clark Genealogy Center, Friends of the Library Sale Room, Off Site
Description:

All Porter County Public Library System branches are closed for New Year's Day.

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

Storytime

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for Snow Much Fun 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  

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
Register
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
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 "Kouts Branch" group.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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 "Kouts Branch" group.

Lego Club: Teen

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Register
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: STEAM
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

We provide the LEGOS and you provide the Creativity! Registration is required

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

Storytime

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for Snow Much Fun 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  

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
Register
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 "Kouts Branch" group.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
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 "Kouts Branch" group.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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 "Kouts Branch" group.

Lego Club: STEAM Challenge

Wednesday, January 15, 2025 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: 30
Event Details:

This week’s challenge is to build your most impressive LEGO mansion! Show off your creativity and design skills. All supplies are included—registration is required.

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

Storytime

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for Snow Much Fun 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  

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

Book Club: A Single Shard

Monday, January 20, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Register
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This month’s A Likely Story book is “A Single Shard” by Linda Sue Park! Follow Tree-ear, a young orphan in 12th-century Korea, as he embarks on an adventure to learn the art of pottery.

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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 "Kouts Branch" group.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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 "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 

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

Storytime

Monday, January 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for Snow Much Fun 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  

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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 "Kouts Branch" group.

Mother Goose on the Loose

Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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 "Kouts Branch" group.

Book Club: The In-Between

Wednesday, January 29, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Indiana Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Indiana Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Join the Kout's Pageturns for a lively and thoughtful book discussion of

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

Storytime

Monday, February 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for Snow Much Fun 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  

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

Book Club: Rappy and His Favorite Things

Monday, February 3, 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 “Rappy and His Favorite Things” by Dan Gutman. Come for the story and stay for the fun! Stop by the Kouts circulation desk to pick up a copy—registration is required.