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This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.

Book Club: The Bluest Eye

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Portage Branch
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! 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.

STEAM: Homeschool Hour - Genealogy

11:00am - 12:00pm
Portage Branch
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Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Play & Learn, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Explore new interests, ideas, and topics while interacting with others in a fun, learning environment. This month we will be learning about Genealogy and family trees.

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.

Bluey Books & Breakfast

8:30am - 9:30am
Portage Branch
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Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Play & Learn
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Wakadoo! Have a Bluey and friends breakfast in the library before we open for the day. Enjoy a Bluey themed breakfast buffet, hear a story, and enjoy a bunch of Bluey themed activities. Registration is required for anyone having breakfast.

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.

Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Portage Branch
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 "Portage Branch" group.

Painting: Coffee & Canvas - Tuscan Landscape

6:30pm - 7:45pm
Portage Branch
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Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Painting is easier than you think! Create your own unique work of art, on an 8"x10" canvas, in acrylic. This class is free - Just bring yourself and your creativity! Coffee provided. This class is intended for adults and teens.

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.

Craft: "Bad Seed" Mosaic Crafternoon

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Portage Branch
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Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Fans of Jory John's Bad Seed will enjoy creating a colorful seed mosaic craft, seed trivia, and of course reading a few of the Bad Seed books. Registration is required. 

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.

Twilight Tales

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Portage Branch
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Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Other
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 22
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 "Portage Branch" group.

Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Portage Branch
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.
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.

Thanksgiving Eve

5:00pm - 8:00pm
All Branches
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 Thanksgiving 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.

Thanksgiving Day

All Day
All Branches
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 Thanksgiving 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.

Black Friday

9:00am - 12:00pm
All Branches
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 opening at 12 p.m. for Black Friday.

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.

Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Portage Branch
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 "Portage Branch" group.

Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Portage Branch
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 "Portage Branch" group.

Book Club: Remarkably Bright Creatures

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Portage Branch
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! 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.

ART: Homeschool Hour

11:00am - 12:00pm
Portage Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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 "Portage Branch" group.

Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Portage Branch
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 "Portage Branch" group.

Interactive Movie: Muppet Christmas Carol

6:00pm - 7:45pm
Portage Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movie & Entertainment
Registration 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 "Portage Branch" group.

Art: Holiday Black Light Painting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Portage Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Join us in a holiday tree painting that will glow under black lights. Ages 7-14.

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.

Storytime: Twilight Tales

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Portage Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Other
Registration 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 "Portage Branch" group.

Winter WonderFest

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Portage Branch
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Portage Branch
Age Group: Littles (0-5), Kids, Teens, Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Special Event
Event Details:

Join us for our annual Winter WonderFest at the Portage Branch! Enjoy FREE hot chocolate, tasty snacks, fun games, and so much more! And guess what? Santa himself will be joining the party to spread the festive cheer!

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.

Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Portage Branch
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.
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
All Branches
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
All Branches
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 "Portage Branch" group.

Kids Book Club: The Polar Express

11:00am - 12:00pm
Portage Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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.