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This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Book Babies

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
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 "Portage Branch" group.

Storytime

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Room at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

An interactive Storytime for ages 2-5. Songs, rhymes, games, crafts and so much more! No registration required, just drop in. Families welcome!

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Book Babies

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Full
Required
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 "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.

Christmas Eve 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 Christmas Eve Day.

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.

Christmas 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 Christmas Day.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Story Time: Preschool Story Corner

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
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: Preschool 3-5. 

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
Register
Required
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
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 "Portage Branch" group.

Storytime

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Room at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

An interactive Storytime for ages 2-5. Songs, rhymes, games, crafts and so much more! No registration required, just drop in. Families welcome!

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: 12
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 "Hebron Branch" group.

Big Blue Blocks

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Drop in at the Hebron Library and build with our Big Blue Blocks! Starting at 10:00am, the doors to the meeting room will be open for families to bring their children to play and build with giant blue blocks that resemble Tinker Toys!

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)
Register
Required
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 "Hebron Branch" group.

Big Blue Blocks

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Drop in at the Hebron Library and build with our Big Blue Blocks! Starting at 10:00am, the doors to the meeting room will be open for families to bring their children to play and build with giant blue blocks that resemble Tinker Toys!

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Science Kids

Friday, January 3, 2025 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: 14
Event Details:

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

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Big Blue Blocks

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Drop in at the Hebron Library and build with our Big Blue Blocks! Starting at 10:00am, the doors to the meeting room will be open for families to bring their children to play and build with giant blue blocks that resemble Tinker Toys!

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Story Time: Ages 2-3

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

Join us for alphabet-themed stories, songs and fun! 

Ages: 2-3

No registration required. 

 

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.

Storytime

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Youth Services Room at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Event Details:

An interactive Storytime for ages 2-5. Songs, rhymes, games, crafts and so much more! No registration required, just drop in. Families welcome!

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Book Babies

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Register
Required
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs, fingerplays and a social/playtime to follow, for children ages 0-2yrs and their caregivers. Registration is required. 

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 "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
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 "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 "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Craft: Glass Mosaic

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Decorate a glass bowl with colorful beads and create a beautiful mosaic. 

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: 27
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.