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This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Valparaiso Branch
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Kids
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 "South Haven Branch" group.

Art: Outdoor Art Night

5:00pm - 6:00pm
South Haven Branch
Registration
Library Branch: South Haven Branch
Room: South Haven Library Garden
Age Group: Littles (0-5), Kids, Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Enjoy painting outside in the library garden. Kids of all ages are welcome. Dress to get messy. Registration is required. Wait listed patrons may be able to attend, but will be seated on the ground with lap desks instead of at tables.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

LEGO® Club

4:00pm - 4:45pm
Valparaiso Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
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 "Kouts Branch" group.

Book Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kouts Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

This month’s Read Between the Lines book is “The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind” (Young Reader's Edition) by William Kamkwamba!

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Art: Frida Kahlo's Casa Azul

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hebron Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Learn about a Master Artist and create a masterpiece of your own to take home!

This month we are learning about Frida Kahlo and her Casa Azul by creating a "blue house" diorama using cardboard and other mixed media!

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.

STEAM: Homeschool Hour

11:00am - 12:00pm
Portage Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

An interactive monthly program geared towards children 5+. This month we will be doing a fun game comparison of Reptiles and Amphibians.  We will also be painting a small turtle.  Registration is required.

This event is in the "South Haven Branch" group.

STEAM: Adventures with Lemons!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
South Haven Branch
Registration
Library Branch: South Haven Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Children ages 6-11 are invited to learn, craft, and create! This month's theme is lemons. Registration is required and opens 4/16/25.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Big Blue Blocks

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Valparaiso Branch
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Drop-in and build fun structures with friends! We provide oversized blue blocks for the kids and family to build together and let their imaginations run wild! Fun for all ages.

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

STEAM: Off to the Races!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hebron Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

We're "Off to the Races!" Celebrating the Kentucky Derby horse race with fun, hands-on "racing" activities, building challenges and crafts that have to do with this historic sporting event!  

For children ages 6-12

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

LEGO® Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kouts Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for this month's LEGO Club STEAM Challenge: Weighty Weights! Build a structure that can hold as much weight as possible using LEGO bricks. Test your design to see how much it can bear!

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hebron Branch
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
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 "Portage Branch" group.

Game Afternoon: Minute to Win It

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Portage Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Portage Library Garden
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Ages 7-13 are invited to participate in various Minute to Win It challenges outside in our library garden! If it rains we will move the program indoors. Registration is required and opens 4/23/25. 

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

LEGO® Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hebron Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Build with Legos we provide! This month's STEM Challenge is to build the S-L-O-W-E-S-T moving vehicle (using resistance & drag) in our "Turtle Derby" Races! 

Ages 4 -10

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kouts Branch
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Kouts Branch
Age Group: Kids
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 "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Valparaiso Branch
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Kids
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 "Kouts Branch" group.
Registration
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Learn about the famous artist, Georgia O'Keefe and create a Southwest Still Life art piece to take home!

Ages 6 & Up

Registration is required.

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Art: Kawaii Drawing Class

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hebron Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Join us for a fun Kawaii Drawing class! Learn to create cute characters with simple shapes, big expressions, and bright colors. Perfect for young artists who love all things adorable!

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

STEAM: Leonardo's Lab

10:30am - 11:30am
Hebron Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Kids learn about Da Vinci's simple machines and art through hands-on activities. They build, create, and explore while discovering the genius of Leonardo Da Vinci!

Ages 4 and Up.

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

STEAM: Leonardo's Lab

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Hebron Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Kids learn about Da Vinci's simple machines and art through hands-on activities. They build, create, and explore while discovering the genius of Leonardo Da Vinci!

Ages 4 & Up.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Science Kids

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Valparaiso Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Rotary Library Garden
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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 "Hebron Branch" group.

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hebron Branch
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
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 "Valparaiso Branch" group.

STEAM: Cardboard Creations

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Valparaiso Branch
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Event Details:

Come build cardboard creations and contraptions- the limit is your imagination! Fun for all ages.

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

Paws to Read

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kouts Branch
Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Kouts Branch
Age Group: Kids
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.

Lego Club

10:30am - 11:30am
Hebron Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Join our Lego Club for the Castles and Catapults STEM Challenge! Kids will build their own castles and catapults using Legos, exploring engineering and design while having fun.

Build with Legos we provide!