Event List

Join us for our very first ever Donuts with Dad! In preparation for Father's Day we would like to show our appreciation for all the Dads out there.

-Tuesdays or Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. (start in the Story Room.)

Tuesdays or Thursdays at 10 a.m. (Start in the Meeting Room.)

-Pick up from the Story Room at 11 a.m.

Join us each Thursday from 10 am - 2 pm!

• Swap up to four puzzles each week
• Puzzles must be new or like-new and come from a smoke-free environment
• Sign-in is required (look for the clipboard)

Story Time will have songs, stories, and activities to encourage a lifelong love of learning. Older and younger siblings are welcome! Enjoy free play and socialization afterwards! No registration required.

Crafty Corner is June 18th at 11am. We will using ink and alcohol to decorate dishcloths. You are welcome to bring a white shirt to decorate as well if you like!  This activity is for ages 12 and up. 

The Novel Idea Book Club meets every third Thursday of the month at 11:30 a.m.
We focus on a variety of fiction titles with an occasional nonfiction choice.
Everyone is welcome to join!

Unearth a Story of Archology!  It's a "Dino Dig" !  Join us on June 18th, at 2pm, chip away and "dig up" a dinosaur of your own. We will have a fossil activity planned as well. Registration Required at Readokaloosa.org.

Ages 5-17 (Younger children are welcome to attend class if accompanied by an adult and/or older sibling, however, they are not eligible to win the Lego prizes.

Who doesn't love Legos?  Come prepared to be creative!  Creating with Legos allows us to bring our visions to life. Every builder will be encouraged to create their own structure.

Magic is gathering for teens at the Mary Esther Library! Join us for an introduction to one of the largest and most enduring trading card games in the world. We will have cards here to play with but you are welcome to bring your own!

Join us every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30 am - 10:00 am for Music & Me with Mrs. Hillary. Mondays are for 0-5, Wednesdays ALL AGES are welcome, and Fridays are for 0-3 year olds.

Join us for an age appropriate story time on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10am-10:30am.

Mon- Ages 0-5 Wed- All Ages Fri-Ages 0-3

Lapsit Storytime for ages 0-2.

Join our Children's Librarian, Miss Sadie, for a morning of songs, stories, music, and toys!

The Valparaiso Library will be opening up their Makerspace Lab to the public. This Month the lab will be open on Monday, the 22nd from 10:00am-Noon.

Join us on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays after Story Time from 10:30am-11:00am for socialization and playtime!

Calling all budding chess players!

Youth Chess Club meets every Monday evening 3-4:30 PM.

It is designed to teach all the wonderful new chess players how to play or to play better.   

Attention Chess Players 

Chess Club meets every Monday evening 4:30-6 PM.

If you're a beginner or intermediate come and learn to play, or to play better.   

-Tuesdays or Thursdays at 10:00 a.m. (start in the Story Room.)

Tuesdays or Thursdays at 10 a.m. (Start in the Meeting Room.)

-Pick up from the Story Room at 11 a.m.

June 23rd at 11am the Valparaiso Library will have a special summer Acrylic Art Class for ages 12 and up.  We will be using acrylic paint on canvas to create a work of art! 

Don't miss your chance to Craft & Chat on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month from 11 am - 1 pm. Bring along your latest creative project to work on as you share ideas, spark inspiration, and connect with fellow crafters.