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Wednesday May 29 4:30pm - 6:00pm CDT
Coffee & Canvas
A free acrylic painting class for adults. All painting materials, coffee, & snacks are provided. Registration is required.
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Wednesday May 29 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Kouts Pageturners
Join us on the last Wednesday of the month for a lively and thoughtful book discussion.
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Wednesday May 29 5:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Paint and Pour: Pigeon-Toed
Come in and paint a feathery painting while enjoying some soda or coffee! This program is ran akin to Bob Ross's "The Joy of Painting." For ages 16+
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Wednesday May 29 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Ready for Kindergarten
Join us as we learn new skills and get ready for kindergarten! Children ages 4-6 who are entering kindergarten this year or next school year, accompanied by a parent/guardian, are welcome to attend.
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Thursday May 30 10:00am - 6:00pm CDT
Big Blue Blocks STEM Drop-In
Build with giant blue blocks that resemble tinker toys!
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Thursday May 30 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Novel Ideas
Book discussion of The Guest List by Lucy Foley
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Thursday May 30 5:00pm - 6:00pm CDT
Teen Hangout Night!
Got Stress? Let's make a mess! Cartoons, Fingerpainting, milk and cookies, Legos and more!Join us in a fun evening of having fun and celebrating Summer Break!
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Friday May 31 10:00am - 5:00pm CDT
Big Blue Blocks STEM Drop-In
Build with giant blue blocks that resemble tinker toys!
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Friday May 31 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Teen Corner Book Club
Join us in the Teen Corner for a discussion of Dungeon Academy: No Humans Allowed by Madeline Roux! Walk-ins welcome!
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Friday May 31 4:00pm - 5:30pm CDT
Coffee & Canvas
A free acrylic painting class for adults. All painting materials, coffee, & snacks are provided. Registration is required.
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Saturday June 1 10:00am - 4:00pm CDT
Big Blue Blocks STEM Drop-In
Build with giant blue blocks that resemble tinker toys!
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Saturday June 1 2:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Kick off to Summer Reading
Join Us for a Kick-off to Summer Reading at the Portage Library Garden! There will be refreshments, activities, and crafts. Bring your picnic blankets/chairs and enjoy Live Music.
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Monday June 3 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Storytime
Interactive Storytime for ages 2-5.
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Monday June 3 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Book Babies
Stories, songs, fingerplays & playtime for children ages 0-2yrs.
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Monday June 3 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Storytime
Join us for story time! 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!
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Monday June 3 3:00pm - 4:00pm CDT
Cookies and Canvas
Acrylic painting class for children.
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Monday June 3 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Cardboard Creations
Come create wonderful beasts or unique, costume props in this family oriented crafting program.
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Tuesday June 4 9:30am - 10:00am CDT
Mother Goose on the Loose
The Mother Goose on the Loose literacy program incorporates learning, music, puppets, picture books, nursery rhymes, art, play and language. Birth -2 years old. Registratrion requested.
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Tuesday June 4 10:00am - 10:30am CDT
Storytime
Interactive Storytime for ages 2-5.
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Tuesday June 4 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Family Storytime
Stories, songs & activities for young children
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Tuesday June 4 10:30am - 11:00am CDT
Mother Goose on the Loose
The Mother Goose on the Loose literacy program incorporates learning, music, puppets, picture books, nursery rhymes, art, play and language. Birth -2 years old. Registratrion requested.
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Tuesday June 4 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Silly Summer Science Experiments- POR
Pop in for some quick science fun.
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Tuesday June 4 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Valpo Book Club
Join us for a discussion of The Wager by David Grann! Walk-ins welcome!
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Wednesday June 5 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Books Balls Blocks
Join us at the library for an interactive, open play group for parents and caregivers with infants and toddlers. Early childhood specialists will be available for questions and guidance.
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Wednesday June 5 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Elementary Explorers
Come and join us as we explore and discover the world around us at the library. For grades K-5th. We will read a book and do awesome activities. Registration required.
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Wednesday June 5 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Dave Dinaso's Traveling World of Reptiles
Join us for a reptile show led by animal experts!
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Wednesday June 5 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Dave Dinaso's Traveling World Of Reptiles
Join us for a reptile show led by animal experts!
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Wednesday June 5 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Paws to Read
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!
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Wednesday June 5 6:00pm - 7:30pm CDT
Ready for Kindergarten
Join us as we learn new skills and get ready for kindergarten! Children ages 4-6 who are entering kindergarten this year or next school year, accompanied by a parent/guardian, are welcome to attend.
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Thursday June 6 10:00am - 10:45am CDT
Family Storytime
Stories, songs and activities for young children.
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Thursday June 6 11:00am - 12:00pm CDT
Scribble Monster: Live Music for Kids!
Scribble Monster performs live music that is educational, interactive, and fun!
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Thursday June 6 11:30am - 12:30pm CDT
Teen Adventures at the Library
Bored? Wanting to find something to do? Come to the library and bring your friends! This summer will be an adventure! Grades 6-12. Registration Required.
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Thursday June 6 6:00pm - 6:30pm CDT
Twilight Tales
An evening Story Time with stories, songs and a simple craft! Ages: Preschool. Pajamas Optional!
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Thursday June 6 6:00pm - 7:00pm CDT
Adult Crafternoon
Create a beautiful design using a picture frame, nail polish, glue, and mosaic tiles. Teenagers ages 13+ are also welcome to join!
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Friday June 7 10:00am - 11:00am CDT
Storytime in the Park
Join the Portage Department of Parks and Recreation and the PCPLS for Storytime in the Park! Head over to Founders Square for songs, rhymes, and stories. All ages welcome. No registration is required.
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Friday June 7 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Time Travelers: Ancient Egypt
A hands-on learning experience- Stories, experiments & crafts about Ancient Egypt.
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Friday June 7 10:30am - 11:30am CDT
Lego Club
We provide the legos and you provide the creativity! Registration is required!
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Friday June 7 12:00pm - 1:00pm CDT
Teen LEGO Club
We provide the legos and you provide the creativity! Registration is required!
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Friday June 7 2:00pm - 2:20pm CDT
Friday Food Crafts - South Haven
A quick all ages storytime and edible craft.
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Friday June 7 2:00pm - 3:00pm CDT
Time Travelers: Ancient Egypt
A hands-on learning experience- Stories, experiments & crafts about Ancient Egypt.
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Friday June 7 4:00pm - 5:00pm CDT
Science Kids
Join us for STEM activities and other science fun! Ages 8-12