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This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, July 2, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Kids, All Ages
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 "Hebron Branch" group.

Storytime

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Required
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs & fun learning activities for young children- Ages 3 & up. Families welcome! Registration is required.

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.

Independence 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 Independence Day.

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.

Storytime

Monday, July 7, 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, July 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Required
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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, July 7, 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 Color Our World 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, July 8, 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 "South Haven Branch" group.

Storytime

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at South Haven Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Library Branch: South Haven Branch
Room: Meeting 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.

Storytime

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Required
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs & fun learning activities for young children- Ages 3 & up. Families welcome! Registration is required.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Storytime with a Police Officer

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
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: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for a Storytime with local police officer from the Valparaiso Police Department! The event will include a 30-minute reading session with the children, followed by a 15-minute Q&A and craft activity.​

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Book Club

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room B at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Join us for a discussion of All Good People Here by Ashley Flowers.

 

Walk-ins welcome! 

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Art: Chameleon Mosaic

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Required
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 Chameleon Mosaic Art program where kids can create their own colorful chameleons using mosaic patterns!

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.

Book Club

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Combined Meeting Room A&B at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Come read a different book every month! This month is "The Reading List" by Sara Nisha Adams. Maybe you'll like it, maybe you won't! Let a librarian know if you need help reserving the book.

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.

Books Blocks Balls

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Combined Meeting Room A&B at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn, Special Event
Event Details:

Join us at the library for an open playgroup and connect with parents/caregivers. Early child development milestones experts are available onsite to answer any questions.

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Paws to Read

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Kids, All Ages
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Age Group: Kids, All Ages
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 "Hebron Branch" group.

Storytime

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Required
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs & fun learning activities for young children- Ages 3 & up. Families welcome! Registration is required.

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

Art: Thomas Dambo's Trolls

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Join our kids' art program inspired by artist Thomas Dambo! Kids will create their own unique box troll sculptures to take home, just like Dambo’s amazing work. It’s a fun, hands-on project that sparks creativity and imagination!

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

Art: Watercolor Zentangles

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Relax and get creative with Zentangle and watercolor! Tweens and teens will learn simple Zentangle patterns and combine them with watercolor backgrounds to create unique, calming artwork. 

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Book Babies

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Required
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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, July 14, 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 Color Our World 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, July 15, 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 "South Haven Branch" group.

Storytime

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at South Haven Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Library Branch: South Haven Branch
Room: Meeting 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.

Storytime

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Required
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for stories, songs & fun learning activities for young children- Ages 3 & up. Families welcome! Registration is required.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Craft: Paper Straws

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room B at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Add some color to a small canvas with paper straws, fabric and fake flowers!