Library Events

On weekdays, at 2 p.m., Valparaiso Community Library hosts an after-school club for any who would like to participate! 

In this club, we watch movies, play games, do crafts, & of course, have fun! Snacks will sometimes be provided as well! 

So what are you waiting for? Come join the fun!

Valparaiso Community Library is proud to host Tech Time with Emily! This is a 2-hour walk-in event for anyone who needs help with the Tech side of life. Whether that is email, social media, or even just help navigating a smartphone or computer! Tech Time will be held Thursday, May 9th at 10:00am, so be sure to join us!

Please be advised, hardware/software repairs cannot be done at this event. *One-on-one appointments are available upon request.

Don’t miss out! Join us for our monthly book club:

BookEnds!

This month we will be discussing “The Last Party” By Clare Mackintosh. 

"Tucked into the mountains of North Wales, the village of Cwm Coed is bordered by a shimmering lake on one side and an army of pine trees on the other. But the tranquility is shattered when homegrown celebrity Rhys Lloyd returns to develop a luxury resort on the shore opposite the village. Old resentments begin to rise to the surface, and new tensions emerge between the locals and the outsiders. Still, when the resort throws open its doors for a New Year's Eve party, with champagne flowing through the night, none of the villagers can resist the invitation. The next morning, a body is found floating in the lake-and it's Rhys. Ffion Morgan is summoned to investigate, but with her deep ties to the village she dreads what she might find out about her neighbors, friends and family. And what about her own link to the victim?"

We will be meeting on May 13th at 12pm! Coffee and tea will be provided so please make sure to come join us!

Don’t worry if you did not finish the book! Please join us anyway (provided you don't mind the occasional spoiler!) we would love to see you!

On Tuesday, May 14th at 10am, Valparaiso Community Library is proud to host our new Cosplay Corner program! Bring your creations to Cosplay Corner, meet like-minded individuals, share ideas & insights, make friends AND costumes!

May 6th at 4 p.m. and May 16th at 10 a.m. ; Join us for Art at the Library.  Please dress for mess!  This is Part ONE of a two part project. This is lesson is for ages 4 and up. Please Register.

May 21st 10 a.m. join us for a Toddler Art lesson. We will be creating art with various mediums in these lessons, please dress for mess.  This lesson is for ages 0-3. Please Register.

Join Miss Beth as we learn about ocean animals. We will have a small video lesson and then great hands on "exploration stations," for a deeper dive! Ages 3-12. 11am-12pm on Wednesday, May 22nd. No registration required. 

Join a new crochet and knitting group. This a social circle of creation. You can learn how to knit and/or crochet, or just come for the enjoyment of watching and company. We have some yarn to help get you started on your new creation. You will need crochet or knitting needles. There are starter kits that you can purchase at local stores if you desire. Come see what it is all about! May 28th at 11:30 a.m.

Never be daunted by Hobby Lobby again! Come join Crafty Corner! Crafty Corner is a fun way to learn the basics of any craft you can think of. Learn how to upcycle glass jars, stitch on a button, create a unique holiday wreath. Plus, you’ll walk away with something pretty or useful, or both! Crafty Corner will meet on Thursday, May 23rd at 10:00am, at Valparaiso Community Library. This month we will be creating Button Tree!

No craft is too small with a tiny teacher with too much time on her hands! Limited seats available, please ensure you register to attend. Ages 10 and up are welcome.