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This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

PCPLS Board of Trustees Meeting

4:00pm - 6:00pm
Valparaiso Branch
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Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Board Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Other
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Seats Remaining: 10
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Monthly Board of Director's Meeting

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Anime Club (Grades 6 to 12)

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Valparaiso Branch
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Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movie & Entertainment
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Seats Remaining: 24
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Come meet and hang out with your fellow otaku! For seasoned anime fans and newbies alike - We'll watch a different anime each month, do fun stuff, and eat snacks! 

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 stories, songs and fun! No registration required. Ages: 3-5

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.

Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Valparaiso Branch
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
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Join us in the Teen Corner of the Valparaiso Branch to discuss The Blackthorn Key by Kevin Sands and make a craft to accompany the book!

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Art: Beyond the Border

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Hebron Branch
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Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Seats Remaining: 16
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Join us as we dive into the fascinating world of 3D art, exploring the principles of the Rule of Thirds and the expressive beauty of watercolor techniques

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
Event Details:

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.

Art: Cookies & Canvas

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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: 0
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Enjoy snacks and drinks while following guided steps to create an acrylic painting. This month, we will be painting a colorful, rainy scene. 

For ages 6-12.

Registration required.

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.

Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Portage Branch
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
Event Details:

This month's book - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. All teens and tweens are welcome! Stop by the Portage Youth Services desk to grab a copy of this first book in the series by J.K. Rowling. 

 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Genealogy: Headlines to Heritage

10:00am - 11:00am
Valparaiso Branch
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Special Event, Workshop
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Join us to explore how to utilize newspapers for researching your family history!

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

Storytime

11:30am - 12:15pm
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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Bring you lunch and enjoy food-themed stories, a creative craft, and an interactive activity. It's the perfect way to enjoy food and fun together. 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.

Easter 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 Easter.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Book Babies

9:30am - 10:00am
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 simple stories, songs and playtime! Ages birth-2 years. Please register for only one time slot as both sessions are the same. 

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.

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: 11
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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: 30
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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 "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Book Babies

11:00am - 11:30am
Valparaiso Branch
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Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Play & Learn
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 6
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Join us for simple stories, songs and playtime! Ages birth-2 years. Please register for only one time slot as both sessions are the same. 

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: Teens
Program Type: Book Club
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Seats Remaining: 10
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This month’s A Likely Story book is “Chomp” by Carl Hiaasen!

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: 30
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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
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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

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: 13
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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.

LEGO® Club

10:00am - 11:00am
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: 21
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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.

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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 30
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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 "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Craft: Paper Art

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Valparaiso Branch
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Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
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Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Create your own beautiful and unique picture with paper strips.