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This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Twilight Tales

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Valparaiso Branch
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Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn
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Seats Remaining: 16
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An evening story time with stories, songs, and a simple craft. Pajamas optional. 

This event is in the "Kouts Branch" group.

Art: Acrylic Painting

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Kouts Branch
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Library Branch: Kouts Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Seats Remaining: 11
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Gear up for some holiday cheer with a vibrant evergreen tree painting. We'll dive into a world of acrylic paint and uncover various methods to bring your tree to life.  All supplies & snacks are provided.

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

Crafting: Sewing 202, Draw String Bags

2:00pm - 3:30pm
South Haven Branch
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Library Branch: South Haven Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Seats Remaining: 1
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Adults and teens who have beginners level sewing machine skills are welcome to join us for a sewing project and tutorial. Use one of the library's sewing machines or bring your own to make your project.

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

Craft: Repurposed Book Page Ornaments

6:00pm - 7:00pm
South Haven Branch
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Library Branch: South Haven Branch
Room: South Haven Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Seats Remaining: 15
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Adults will use bulb ornaments, mod podge, and repurposed book pages to design a literacy lover's ornament. Teens are also welcome. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Art: Chagall's Windows

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hebron Branch
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Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Seats Remaining: 13
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Learn about a famous master artist and create your own masterpiece to take home! We will study about Marc Chagall and his famous stained glass windows and then recreate his art using paper and paint!

Ages 7 and up.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Holiday Craft for Kids

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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Kids will be creating a waterless snowglobe, similar to the one pictured here. 

 

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

Workshop: Gingerbread Houses

5:00pm - 7:00pm
South Haven Branch
Library Branch: South Haven Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
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Join us for an evening full of gingerbread fun! Drop in from 5-7 pm and decorate a small gingerbread house to take home for the holidays, while supplies last.

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.

ART: Homeschool Hour

11:00am - 12:00pm
Portage Branch
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Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn
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Seats Remaining: 20
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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 "Hebron Branch" group.

Art: Acrylic Painting

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Hebron Branch
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Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Seats Remaining: 14
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Gear up for some holiday cheer with a vibrant evergreen tree painting. We'll dive into a world of acrylic paint and uncover various methods to bring your tree to life.  All supplies & snacks are provided.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Watercolor & Unwind: Cozy Night In

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: 22
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Join us in learning how to paint with watercolor in a relaxing, low pressure space.  

We'll be painting a cozy still life to warm us up in the cold. We'll be using wet on dry, lifting, and splattering techniques

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

Crafting: Christmas Diamond Painting

2:00pm - 4:00pm
South Haven Branch
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Library Branch: South Haven Branch
Room: South Haven Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
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Seats Remaining: 9
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Come relax during the busy holiday time by making a Christmas Diamond Painting coaster. All the supplies will be provided. Registration is required.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Paint and Pour: Bob Ross Birches

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
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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Come in and paint Bob Ross's Snow Birch painting while enjoying some soda or coffee! This program is ran akin to Bob Ross's "The Joy of Painting." For ages 16+ 

 

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.

Art: Holiday Black Light Painting

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Portage Branch
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Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Combined Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
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Seats Remaining: 31
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Join us in a holiday tree painting that will glow under black lights. Ages 7-14.

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Art: Holiday Ornaments

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: 18
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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 "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Twilight Tales

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Valparaiso Branch
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Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

An evening story time with stories, songs, and a simple craft. Pajamas optional. 

This event is in the "Portage Branch" group.

Vision Board Collage Craft

3:00pm - 4:00pm
Portage Branch
Library Branch: Portage Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
Event Details:

Teens between ages 11-17 are invited to create a silhouette collage vision board to visualize goals, motivations, inspirations, and clarity for 2025. Registration is requested but not required and opens 12/9.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Craft: Glass Mosaic

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
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Seats Remaining: 15
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Decorate a glass bowl with colorful beads and create a beautiful mosaic. 

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Art: Thomas Dambo's Trolls

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Hebron Branch
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Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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We will be learning about Thomas Dambo, a Danish sculpture artist who creates Giant Trolls from reclaimed wood and other materials. The project will be to make our own “Boxtrolls” from recycled materials and cardboard.

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

Vision Board Collage Craft

6:00pm - 7:00pm
South Haven Branch
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Library Branch: South Haven Branch
Room: South Haven Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Workshop
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Seats Remaining: 45
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Adults invited to create a silhouette collage vision board to visualize goals, motivations, inspirations, and clarity for 2025. Registration is requested but not required and opens 12/18.

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Art: Candy Pop Art

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Hebron Branch
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Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us as we dive into the vibrant world of pop art, using candy as a medium! Tweens and teens will learn about Andy Warhol and explore the art of graphic design, including the lettering in the logos of the candy we enjoy.

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Art: Toddler Painting

10:00am - 10:30am
Valparaiso Branch
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Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Toddlers ages 2-4: Join us as we paint a wooden egg and turn it into penguin friend! Please wear clothes that can get messy. 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Twilight Tales

6:00pm - 6:30pm
Valparaiso Branch
Registration
Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

An evening story time with stories, songs, and a simple craft. Pajamas optional. 

This event is in the "Valparaiso Branch" group.

Art: Toddler Painting

10:00am - 10:30am
Valparaiso Branch
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Library Branch: Valparaiso Branch
Room: Youth Services Room
Age Group: Littles (0-5)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Play & Learn, Workshop
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Toddlers ages 2-4: Join us as we paint a beautiful picture on canvas! Please wear clothes that can get messy. 

This event is in the "Hebron Branch" group.

Art: Silhouette Self-Portraits

4:30pm - 6:00pm
Hebron Branch
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Library Branch: Hebron Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us as we create silhouette self-portraits! Tweens and teens will also learn about the artist Frida Kahlo, exploring how symbolism is reflected in her art and how they can incorporate this concept into their own creations.