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This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Storytime: Book Babies

Monday, December 16, 2024 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, 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: Falling Into the Holidays

Monday, December 16, 2024 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 story time! 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 "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Toddler Play Group

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Youth Services Room at Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Required
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Attention Toddlers ages 2-4! 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 "Kouts Branch" group.

Book Club: A Likely Story

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room at Kouts Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Required
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join our book club for grades 6th thru 8th! This month’s book is “Carry On, Mr. Bowditch” by Jean Lee Latham. Explore the real-life adventures of Mr. Bowditch as he overcomes challenges to become a renowned navigator.

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.

Interactive Movie: Muppet Christmas Carol

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Combined Meeting Room A&B at Portage Branch
Age Group:
All Ages
Required
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie & Entertainment
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Come & quote the lines, recreate the actions, & do a craft. Please register so we know how many to plan for. 

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

Storytime: Mother Goose on the Loose 1st session

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 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 "Hebron Branch" group.

Storytime

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 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.

Storytime: Mother Goose on the Loose 2nd session

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 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 "South Haven Branch" group.

Book Club: Heirloom Garden

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at South Haven Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Library Branch: South Haven Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

Come read a different book every month! 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 "Hebron Branch" group.

Paws to Read: Certified Comfort Dog

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
All Ages
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
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! 

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Storytime

Thursday, December 19, 2024 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.

Teen Corner Book Club

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Valparaiso Branch
Age Group:
Teens
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 Warriors: Into the Wild by Erin Hunter and make a craft to accompany the book! 

 

Snacks provided! Walk-ins welcome! 

 

 

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Painting: (Teen) Holiday Ornaments

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room at Hebron Branch
Age Group:
Teens
Required
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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 "Portage Branch" group.

Storytime: Twilight Tales

Thursday, December 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Youth Services Room at Portage Branch
Age Group:
Littles (0-5)
Required
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Other
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

An evening Storytime geared towards children ages 2-6 and their families. Registration is available but is not 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.

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 "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.