Voice over classes at Portage Library June 3

PORTAGE | Ever been told you have a good voice, or you just heard someone on a commercial and said to yourself:” HEY! I can do THAT…”

Friends of the Porter County Library book sale

VALPARAISO | Below is information for publication about a fundraising event in the South Haven Branch of the Porter County Library System.

Awards program at Friends of the Porter County Public Library annual meeting

VALPARAISO | The Friends of the Porter County Public Library System will hold their Annual Meeting on Monday, October 8, 2012 at 6:30 in the evening.

SuperNatural and Paranormal Investigation team to meet at Portage Public Library

PORTAGE | The members of SNAPIT, SuperNatural and Paranormal Investigation Team, would like to cordially invite you out for an afternoon of paranormal intrigue on Sept. 8 from 1 to 3 p.m. Attendees will watch a presentation of what SNAPIT does and how they do it. They’ll introduce you to som…

Griffith author to sign books at Portage Public Library

PORTAGE | Griffith resident Meggie Tolkland will present “So You Want to be a Writer” and sign The Mayhem: Roan’s Story from her romantic urban fantasy series on Thursday, September 6, from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Portage Public Library, 2665 Irving St.

September is Library Card Sign-up Month

The Porter County Library System has something for everyone; so we invite you to join the majority of residents that already have a library card! A Library Card gives you access to books, ebooks, movies, computers, CDs and more; we invite you to come in and apply for your card today.

Beginning oil painting class at Portage Public Library

PORTAGE | Beginning oil painting presented by Susan Young. Project will be a basket of fresh-cut flowers. Class will be held at the Portage Public Library, 2665 Irving St. Pre-registration and prepayment is requested. Fee of $55 will cover all supplies. Bring your lunch. Please register at t…

Porter County Public Library System announces 2012 adult summer reading program

PORTER COUNTY | "Between the Covers" is this summer's theme at Porter County Public libraries in Hebron, Kouts, Portage, South Haven and Valparaiso. The 2012 Summer Reading Program is open to adults ages 18 and older, with programs, prizes, book discussions, and special events. Adults will s…

Beginning oil painting class at the Portage Public Library

PORTAGE | Beginning oil painting class presented by Susan Young will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 19 at the Portage Public Library, 2665 Irv. Project will be "Lighthouse by Moonlight"; pre-registration and prepayment is requested. Fee of $55 will cover all supplies. Bring your lunch.

Basket weaving at Portage Public Library

PORTAGE | Margie Warner will be conducting a basket weaving class suitable for all levels of skill on May 5 from 9:15 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. at Portage Public Library, 2665 Irving St. Participants will make a cylindrical, garden basket with a front pocket to hold a cutting tool (tool included). F…

Dream Big, Step Small weight loss journey

PORTAGE | Dream Big, Step Small - A Weight Loss Journey at the Portage Public Library, 2665 Irving St.,

Dream Big, Step Small - Weight Loss Journey at the Portage Public Library

PORTAGE | Beth Donovan and Christina Wiseley have lost over 350 pounds with the help of SparkPeople.com, an online diet and healthy living community.

Beginning oil painting class at Portage Public Library

Alzheimer's Association Program March 22 at Portage Library

PORTAGE | The Alzheimer's Association will give a free presentation of a community education program designed to help families, caregivers, and those with Alzheimer's disease through their journey. The program will be at 5 p.m. March 22 at the Portage Public Library, 2665 Irving St. There is…

Writing workshop for adults at Portage Public Library

PORTAGE | Jane Schroeder will lead a series of writing workshops for adults at 6:30 p.m. April 18 at the Portage Public Library, 2665 Irving St.. Participants will hone and enhance their writing skills for either publication or for personal record. There is a $30 charge for all five sessions…

Birthday card craft class at Portage Public Library

Beginning oil painting class at the Portage Public Library

PORTAGE | Beginning oil painting presented by Susan Young will be held 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 17 at the Portage Public Library, 2665 IrvingSt.

Book discussion at Portage Public Library

Portage Public Library

Youth Art Month opening reception at the Portage Library March 5

PORTAGE | Celebrate the creativity of youth at the Youth Art Month Opening Reception at the Portage Library. More than 200 Portage Township students will be exhibiting paintings, drawings and other multi-media pieces in the Youth Services Department and display cases. The art pieces will be …

Knit-a-Longs at Portage Public Library

Basket weaving at Portage Public Library

Portage Public Library

Preventing identity theft at Portage Public Library March 14

Easter card craft class at Portage Public Library

PORTAGE | Create your own very special Easter greeting cards with instructor Darlene Livingston with Dar's Craft Pad at the Easter card craft class 1 to 4 p.m. Feb. 25 at the Portage Public Library, 2665 Irving St.

Beginning oil painting classes at Portage Public Library

Lyric opera lectures series at Portage Public Library

Portage Public Library

Beginning Genealogy workshop at Portage Public Library

Portage Public Library

WANTED! Art for Senior Art Exhibit at the Portage Public Library

PORTAGE | Artists 55 and older wanting to take part in the Senior Art Exhibit scheduled to take place in February at the Portage Public Library, may bring up to 3 items to the library through Friday, Jan. 27. Sculptures, oil, water and acrylic paintings, drawings, wood carvings, photography,…

Pre-overdue notices offered by Porter County Public Library System

PORTER COUNTY | The Porter County Public Library System is now offering pre-overdue notices to patrons who provide their email address. You will be notified three days before items are due to help you avoid late fees. Email addresses will also be used for hold notifications and overdue notic…

Book discussion at Portage Public Library

Movie Monday Jan. 23 at Portage Public Library

Boys & Girls Club of Porter County fine arts exhibit at Portage Public Library

Book discussion at Portage Library Dec. 22

PORTAGE | Join us to discuss Olive Kitteredge by Elizabeth Strout at the Portage Library, 2665 Irving St., Dec. 22 at 7 p.m.

Beginning oil painting at Portage Public Library

PORTAGE | Beginning oil painting presented by Susan Young will be held Dec. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Portage Public Library, 2665 Irving St. Project will be a wintry scene featuring a flowing river.

Youth programs at Portage Library

PORTAGE | Youth programs at the Portage Library, 2665 Irving St. are as follows:

Craft for Kids at Portage Library

PORTAGE | Craft for Kids at the Portage Library, 2665 Irving St., will be Nov. 19 at 11 a.m.

Baby Time at Portage Library

PORTAGE | Baby Time at the Portage Library, 2665 Irving St., will be Nov. 17 at 10 a.m. for ages 0-2 years and their caregivers.

Children Movie Matinees at the Portage Library Nov. 12

PORTAGE | Children Movie Matinees at the Portage Library, 2665 Irving St. will be Nov. 12 at 2:30 p.m.

Portage Public Library to show Larry Crowne Nov. 14

Beginning Genealogy Workshop at Portage Public Library

Holiday Card Craft class at Portage Public Library

PORTAGE | Create your own very special Holiday greeting cards with instructor Donna Trathen, a Stampin' Up Demonstrator to be held at 4 p.m. Nov. 12 at the Portage Public Library, 2665 Irving St.

Beginning Oil Painting Class at the Portage Public Library

PORTAGE | Beginning oil painting presented by Susan Young. will be "Autumn Waterfall"  at the Portage Public Library, Nov. 19, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Porter County celebrates National Library Week

Among the programs offered during National Library Week is the Grey Readers Programs that features American greyhounds who listen to stories read to them. The greyhounds will be listening to stories from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. April 19 at the Valparaiso Public Library, 103 Jefferson St.