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This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Art: Abstract Lavender Flower

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Hebron Branch
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Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Dive into a world of color and create your own abstract lavender masterpiece. We will experiment with some unexpected materials to bring your painting to life.  All supplies and snacks will be provided.  Registration is required.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Art: Watercolor & Unwind

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Valparaiso Branch
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Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Seats Remaining: 0
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Join us in learning how to paint with watercolor in a relaxing, low pressure space.  

This month we'll be painting a cute botanical dinosaur using wet on dry and graded washes.

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
Hebron Branch
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Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
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Seats Remaining: 17
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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: Book Nook

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Valparaiso Branch
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Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Seats Remaining: 8
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Make a book nook to display on your bookshelf at home! Skills we will be learning: origami and similar paper crafting art, a brief intro into air-dry clay, and measuring.

Ages 6-12

Registration Required.

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.

Art Within Reach

10:00am - 12:00pm
Portage Branch
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
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You are invited to join Art Barn School of Art instructor and Art Within Reach alumna Leslie Cefali at the Portage Branch for a 6-week class designed for ages 65 and older.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

LEGO® Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Valparaiso Branch
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Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
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Seats Remaining: 1
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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.

Art: Constellation Wall Art

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Kouts Branch
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Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Seats Remaining: 14
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Join us for a fun, creative journey into the stars! In this program, tweens and teens will learn about constellations and create their own constellation-inspired wall art.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

VCS Spring Art Show

10:00am - 2:00pm
Valparaiso Branch
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Valparaiso Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Special Event
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Join us in celebrating our Valparaiso Community School artists at the Valparaiso Branch including a gallery walk, snacks, crafts, and more! 

 

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.

LEGO® Club

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
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Seats Remaining: 17
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Enjoy of a fun time of LEGO building.  This LEGO club challenge will be to build something relating to Earth Day.  Ages 5+

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
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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.

Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
Valparaiso Branch
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
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Join us for a storytime where we focus on a daily letter and promote enthusiasm for reading to toddlers!

Ages 2-3

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Book Babies

10:00am - 10:45am
Hebron Branch
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Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
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Seats Remaining: 10
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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

10:00am - 10:45am
Kouts Branch
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Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
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Seats Remaining: 28
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Join us for Spring Into 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.

Book Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kouts Branch
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Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Book Club
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Seats Remaining: 10
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This month’s Read Between the Lines book is “The Willoughbys” by Lois Lowry!

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

Mother Goose on the Loose

9:30am - 10:00am
Kouts Branch
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Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
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Seats Remaining: 29
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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

10:00am - 10:30am
South Haven Branch
Library Branch: South Haven Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
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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.

Open Play Group

10:00am - 10:45am
Valparaiso Branch
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Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
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Seats Remaining: 0
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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 "Hebron Branch" group.

Storytime

10:00am - 10:45am
Hebron Branch
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Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
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Seats Remaining: 8
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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.

Mother Goose on the Loose

10:30am - 11:00am
Kouts Branch
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Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
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Seats Remaining: 29
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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 "Kouts Branch" group.

Craft: Beginning Knitting

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Kouts Branch
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Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Seats Remaining: 13
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Have you always wanted to learn how to knit but didn't know where to start?  Have you tried in the past but got stuck on something and had no where to get help?  Join us every other week for a beginner knitting class.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Science Kids

4:30pm - 5:00pm
Valparaiso Branch
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Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
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Seats Remaining: 4
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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 "South Haven Branch" group.

Book Club

10:30am - 11:30am
South Haven Branch
Library Branch: South Haven Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Club
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Come read a different book every month! This month is "The Music of Bees" by Eileen Garvin. 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 "Kouts Branch" group.

LEGO® Club

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kouts Branch
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Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: STEAM
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Seats Remaining: 26
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Join us for this month's LEGO Club STEAM Challenge: build a mini-fig out of LEGO bricks! You can create a character that represents you, a favorite hero, or even a silly version of someone you know. Get creative and have fun!

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
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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