This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Book Babies Monday, April 7, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) Full Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Apr 7 2025 Mon Book Babies 9:30am - 10:00am Valparaiso Branch Full Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Required Seats Remaining: 0 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.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Book Babies Monday, April 7, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) Full Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Apr 7 2025 Mon Book Babies 11:00am - 11:30am Valparaiso Branch Full Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Required Seats Remaining: 0 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.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Book Club Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm Meeting Room A at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Adults This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Apr 8 2025 Tue Book Club 11:00am - 12:00pm Valparaiso Branch Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Meeting Room A Age Group: Adults Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us for a discussion on The Demon of Unrest by Erik Larson. Walk-ins welcome!
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Art: Watercolor & Unwind Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Adults Waitlist Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Apr 9 2025 Wed Art: Watercolor & Unwind 5:00pm - 7:00pm Valparaiso Branch Waitlist Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Combined Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Join us in learning how to paint with watercolor in a relaxing, low pressure space. This month we'll be painting a cute botanical dinosaur using wet on dry and graded washes.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Craft: Book Nook Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Kids Register Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Apr 10 2025 Thu Craft: Book Nook 4:00pm - 5:30pm Valparaiso Branch Register Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 8 Event Details: Make a book nook to display on your bookshelf at home! Skills we will be learning: origami and similar paper crafting art, a brief intro into air-dry clay, and measuring.Ages 6-12Registration Required.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. LEGO® Club Friday, April 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Kids Full Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Apr 11 2025 Fri LEGO® Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Full Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Combined Meeting Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 0 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 "Valparaiso Branch" group. VCS Spring Art Show Saturday, April 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 2:00pm Valparaiso Branch at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: All Ages This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Apr 12 2025 Sat VCS Spring Art Show 10:00am - 2:00pm Valparaiso Branch Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Valparaiso Branch Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event Event Details: Join us in celebrating our Valparaiso Community School artists at the Valparaiso Branch including a gallery walk, snacks, crafts, and more!
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Storytime Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Apr 14 2025 Mon Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Valparaiso Branch Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Join us for a storytime where we focus on a daily letter and promote enthusiasm for reading to toddlers!Ages 2-3
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Open Play Group Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) Waitlist Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Open Play Group 10:00am - 10:45am Valparaiso Branch Waitlist Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Join us for a play group at the Library. We will have multiple stations of different toys for an open play experience! Registration is required.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Science Kids Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Kids Register Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Apr 15 2025 Tue Science Kids 4:30pm - 5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Register Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 4 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 "Valparaiso Branch" group. PCPLS Board of Trustees Meeting Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm Board Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: All Ages Register Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed PCPLS Board of Trustees Meeting 4:00pm - 6:00pm Valparaiso Branch Register Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Board Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Other Required Seats Remaining: 10 Event Details: Monthly Board of Director's Meeting
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Anime Club (Grades 6 to 12) Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Teens Register Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Apr 16 2025 Wed Anime Club (Grades 6 to 12) 5:00pm - 7:00pm Valparaiso Branch Register Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Movie & Entertainment Required Seats Remaining: 22 Event Details: Come meet and hang out with your fellow otaku! For seasoned anime fans and newbies alike - We'll watch a different anime each month, do fun stuff, and eat snacks!
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Storytime Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Storytime 10:00am - 10:30am Valparaiso Branch Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Event Details: Join us for stories, songs and fun! No registration required. Ages: 3-5
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Book Club Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Teens This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Apr 17 2025 Thu Book Club 4:00pm - 5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Teens Program Type: Book Club Event Details: Join us in the Teen Corner of the Valparaiso Branch to discuss The Blackthorn Key by Kevin Sands and make a craft to accompany the book!
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Art: Cookies & Canvas Friday, April 18, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Kids Waitlist Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Apr 18 2025 Fri Art: Cookies & Canvas 4:00pm - 5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Waitlist Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Enjoy snacks and drinks while following guided steps to create an acrylic painting. This month, we will be painting a colorful, rainy scene. For ages 6-12.Registration required.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Genealogy: Headlines to Heritage Saturday, April 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Adults This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Apr 19 2025 Sat Genealogy: Headlines to Heritage 10:00am - 11:00am Valparaiso Branch Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Combined Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Special Event, Workshop Event Details: Join us to explore how to utilize newspapers for researching your family history!
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. Easter 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 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. Apr 20 2025 Sun Closing Easter Day All Day 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 Easter.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Book Babies Monday, April 21, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) Waitlist Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Apr 21 2025 Mon Book Babies 9:30am - 10:00am Valparaiso Branch Waitlist Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Required Seats Remaining: 0 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.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Book Babies Monday, April 21, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) Register Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Apr 21 2025 Mon Book Babies 11:00am - 11:30am Valparaiso Branch Register Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Play & Learn Required Seats Remaining: 5 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.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. LEGO® Club Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Kids Register Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue LEGO® Club 10:00am - 11:00am Valparaiso Branch Register Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Kids Program Type: STEAM Required Seats Remaining: 19 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 "Valparaiso Branch" group. Craft: Paper Art Tuesday, April 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Teens Register Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Apr 22 2025 Tue Craft: Paper Art 5:00pm - 6:00pm Valparaiso Branch Register Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Details: Create your own beautiful and unique picture with paper strips.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Craft: Crochet Coaster Wednesday, April 23, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Adults Waitlist Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Apr 23 2025 Wed Craft: Crochet Coaster 5:00pm - 7:00pm Valparaiso Branch Waitlist Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Combined Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 0 Event Details: Come learn how to crochet with us!
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Twilight Tales Thursday, April 24, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) Register Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Apr 24 2025 Thu Twilight Tales 6:00pm - 6:30pm Valparaiso Branch Register Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn Required Seats Remaining: 17 Event Details: An evening story time with stories, songs, and a simple craft. Pajamas optional.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Creative Writing: Reading Journals Friday, April 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Adults Register Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Apr 25 2025 Fri Creative Writing: Reading Journals 4:00pm - 5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Register Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Combined Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Workshop Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Come learn how to create a Reading Journal! Bring yours to work on or make one with us!
