This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Twilight Tales Thursday, December 5, 2024 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. Dec 5 2024 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: 16 Event Details: An evening story time with stories, songs, and a simple craft. Pajamas optional.
This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group. Art: Acrylic Painting Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm Meeting Room at Kouts Branch Age Group: Adults Register Required This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group. Dec 7 2024 Sat Art: Acrylic Painting 2:00pm - 4:00pm Kouts Branch Register Library Branch: Kouts Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 11 Event Details: Gear up for some holiday cheer with a vibrant evergreen tree painting. We'll dive into a world of acrylic paint and uncover various methods to bring your tree to life. All supplies & snacks are provided.
This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group. Crafting: Sewing 202, Draw String Bags Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm Meeting Room at South Haven Branch Age Group: Adults Register Required This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group. Dec 8 2024 Sun Crafting: Sewing 202, Draw String Bags 2:00pm - 3:30pm South Haven Branch Register Library Branch: South Haven Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 1 Event Details: Adults and teens who have beginners level sewing machine skills are welcome to join us for a sewing project and tutorial. Use one of the library's sewing machines or bring your own to make your project.
This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group. Craft: Repurposed Book Page Ornaments Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm South Haven Branch at South Haven Branch Age Group: Adults Register Required This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group. Dec 9 2024 Mon Craft: Repurposed Book Page Ornaments 6:00pm - 7:00pm South Haven Branch Register Library Branch: South Haven Branch Room: South Haven Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Adults will use bulb ornaments, mod podge, and repurposed book pages to design a literacy lover's ornament. Teens are also welcome. Registration is required.
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 This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Art: Chagall's Windows 4:00pm - 5:00pm Hebron Branch Register 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 This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Holiday Craft for Kids 4:00pm - 5:00pm Valparaiso Branch Full 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 "South Haven Branch" group. Workshop: Gingerbread Houses Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Meeting Room at South Haven Branch Age Group: All Ages This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group. Dec 10 2024 Tue Workshop: Gingerbread Houses 5:00pm - 7:00pm South Haven Branch Library Branch: South Haven Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Event Details: Join us for an evening full of gingerbread fun! Drop in from 5-7 pm and decorate a small gingerbread house to take home for the holidays, while supplies last.
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 This event is in the "Portage Branch" group. Dec 11 2024 Wed ART: Homeschool Hour 11:00am - 12:00pm Portage Branch Register 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 "Hebron Branch" group. Art: Acrylic Painting Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm Meeting Room at Hebron Branch Age Group: Adults Register Required This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group. Dec 11 2024 Wed Art: Acrylic Painting 4:30pm - 6:30pm Hebron Branch Register Library Branch: Hebron Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 14 Event Details: Gear up for some holiday cheer with a vibrant evergreen tree painting. We'll dive into a world of acrylic paint and uncover various methods to bring your tree to life. All supplies & snacks are provided.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Watercolor & Unwind: Cozy Night In Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Adults Register Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Dec 11 2024 Wed Watercolor & Unwind: Cozy Night In 5:00pm - 7:00pm Valparaiso Branch Register Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Combined Meeting Room Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 22 Event Details: Join us in learning how to paint with watercolor in a relaxing, low pressure space. We'll be painting a cozy still life to warm us up in the cold. We'll be using wet on dry, lifting, and splattering techniques
This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group. Crafting: Christmas Diamond Painting Saturday, December 14, 2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm South Haven Branch at South Haven Branch Age Group: Adults Register Required This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group. Dec 14 2024 Sat Crafting: Christmas Diamond Painting 2:00pm - 4:00pm South Haven Branch Register Library Branch: South Haven Branch Room: South Haven Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 9 Event Details: Come relax during the busy holiday time by making a Christmas Diamond Painting coaster. All the supplies will be provided. Registration is required.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Paint and Pour: Bob Ross Birches Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm Combined Meeting Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Adults Waitlist Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Paint and Pour: Bob Ross Birches 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 in and paint Bob Ross's Snow Birch painting while enjoying some soda or coffee! This program is ran akin to Bob Ross's "The Joy of Painting." For ages 16+
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 This event is in the "Portage Branch" group. Dec 17 2024 Tue Art: Holiday Black Light Painting 6:00pm - 7:00pm Portage Branch Register 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 "Hebron Branch" group. Art: Holiday Ornaments Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm Meeting Room at Hebron Branch Age Group: Teens Register Required This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group. Dec 19 2024 Thu Art: Holiday Ornaments 4:30pm - 6:00pm Hebron Branch Register Library Branch: Hebron Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 18 Event Details: Bring your friends and celebrate the season with us while we create an assortment of holiday ornaments! For tweens and teens ages 10-17.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Twilight Tales Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Jan 2 2025 Thu Twilight Tales 6:00pm - 6:30pm Valparaiso Branch Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: An evening story time with stories, songs, and a simple craft. Pajamas optional.
This event is in the "Portage Branch" group. Vision Board Collage Craft Monday, January 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm Youth Services Room at Portage Branch Age Group: Teens This event is in the "Portage Branch" group. Jan 6 2025 Mon Vision Board Collage Craft 3:00pm - 4:00pm Portage Branch Library Branch: Portage Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Event Details: Teens between ages 11-17 are invited to create a silhouette collage vision board to visualize goals, motivations, inspirations, and clarity for 2025. Registration is requested but not required and opens 12/9.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Craft: Glass Mosaic Monday, January 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Teens Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Jan 6 2025 Mon Craft: Glass Mosaic 5:00pm - 6:00pm Valparaiso Branch Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 15 Event Details: Decorate a glass bowl with colorful beads and create a beautiful mosaic.
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 This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group. Jan 14 2025 Tue Art: Thomas Dambo's Trolls 4:00pm - 5:00pm Hebron Branch 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 "South Haven Branch" group. Vision Board Collage Craft Wednesday, January 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm South Haven Branch at South Haven Branch Age Group: Adults Required This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group. Jan 15 2025 Wed Vision Board Collage Craft 6:00pm - 7:00pm South Haven Branch Library Branch: South Haven Branch Room: South Haven Branch Age Group: Adults Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop Required Seats Remaining: 45 Event Details: Adults invited to create a silhouette collage vision board to visualize goals, motivations, inspirations, and clarity for 2025. Registration is requested but not required and opens 12/18.
This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group. Art: Candy Pop Art Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm Meeting Room at Hebron Branch Age Group: Teens Required This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group. Jan 16 2025 Thu Art: Candy Pop Art 4:30pm - 6:00pm Hebron Branch Library Branch: Hebron Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Join us as we dive into the vibrant world of pop art, using candy as a medium! Tweens and teens will learn about Andy Warhol and explore the art of graphic design, including the lettering in the logos of the candy we enjoy.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Art: Toddler Painting Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Jan 22 2025 Wed Art: Toddler Painting 10:00am - 10:30am Valparaiso Branch Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Workshop Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Toddlers ages 2-4: Join us as we paint a wooden egg and turn it into penguin friend! Please wear clothes that can get messy.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Twilight Tales Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Jan 30 2025 Thu Twilight Tales 6:00pm - 6:30pm Valparaiso Branch Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: An evening story time with stories, songs, and a simple craft. Pajamas optional.
This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Art: Toddler Painting Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch Age Group: Littles (0-5) Required This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group. Feb 12 2025 Wed Art: Toddler Painting 10:00am - 10:30am Valparaiso Branch Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch Room: Youth Services Room Age Group: Littles (0-5) Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Workshop Required Seats Remaining: 12 Event Details: Toddlers ages 2-4: Join us as we paint a beautiful picture on canvas! Please wear clothes that can get messy.
This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group. Art: Silhouette Self-Portraits Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm Meeting Room at Hebron Branch Age Group: Teens Required This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group. Feb 20 2025 Thu Art: Silhouette Self-Portraits 4:30pm - 6:00pm Hebron Branch Library Branch: Hebron Branch Room: Meeting Room Age Group: Teens Program Type: Arts & Crafts Required Seats Remaining: 20 Event Details: Join us as we create silhouette self-portraits! Tweens and teens will also learn about the artist Frida Kahlo, exploring how symbolism is reflected in her art and how they can incorporate this concept into their own creations.