Porter County Public Library System

09/06/2026

❤️📚️ Today is National Read A Book Day 📚️❤️

To celebrate we'll be sharing PCPLS staff book recommendations all day! Keep an eye on our socials for a wide variety of selections, all available through our library system. Our first round of recommendations comes from Ashley, Kimberly & Cheyenne.

09/04/2026

We would like to extend our deepest gratitude for the time we had with Caleb the Comfort Dog. Caleb provided immense comfort and care to countless people within our libraries, and we are so thankful for his help. He was truly an incredible dog and will be dearly missed by all. 💛

To honor his life and legacy, Immanuel Lutheran invites everyone to a special Celebration of the Caleb Comfort Dog Ministry today at 1:30 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran, 1700 Monticello Park Drive, Valparaiso, IN 46383.

09/03/2026

Need a library card or need to renew your existing card? September is National Library Card Sign-Up Month! 💛📖🩵

Celebrate by dropping into any PCPLS Branch and renewing or signing up for your library card. By signing up or renewing during the month of September, you will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win a PCPLS Merch Bundle!

Head into any PCPLS branch today with your ID and proof of residency to get started or visit https://evergreen.lib.in.us/eg/opac/register to start your application online!

08/25/2026

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dolly Parton, whose support of literacy and early childhood education has made a difference to so many people across the country and in our community. Her unwavering commitment to spreading the joy of reading has touched countless lives. 🦋📖🌈

If you would like to help the Porter County Community Foundation further her legacy by donating to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library here in Porter County, you can do so at: porter.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=2222

08/25/2026

We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dolly Parton, whose support of literacy and early childhood education has made a difference to so many people across the country and in our community. Her unwavering commitment to spreading the joy of reading has touched countless lives. 🦋📖🌈

If you would like to help the Porter County Community Foundation further her legacy by donating to Dolly Parton's Imagination Library here in Porter County, you can do so at: porter.fcsuite.com/erp/donate/create/fund?funit_id=2222

Celebrating 30 Years of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library!🎉

For 30 years, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has been changing lives—one book, one child, one dream at a time. What started as a small-town promise in Tennessee has grown into a worldwide gift of literacy, inspiring a love of reading in over 270 million children in 5 countries.

Dolly’s vision was simple but powerful: every child deserves the joy of books, no matter where they come from. Today, because of her heart and generosity, and with the help of local program partners across the globe, millions of children have turned their first pages, discovered new worlds, and built brighter futures—one book at a time.

From the bottom of our hearts, thank you, Dolly for showing us how to Dream More, Learn More, Care More and Be More. Here’s to 30 years—and many more—of inspiring a lifelong love of reading! 📚

08/19/2026

🦖 Congrats to the Summer Reading Grand Prize Winners 🦖

We'll contact you soon to pick up your prizes!

Thank you to everyone who participated in this year's Summer Reading Challenge. Together we spent over 885,000 minutes reading this summer! 💛📖🥳🩵

Also a huge thanks to our sponsors whose generous contributions allowed us to draw multiple winners for several prizes this year!

08/17/2026

🌟 All PCPLS Branches Open Today! 🌟

We're thrilled to announce that ALL of our branches are open and ready to welcome you back! After the storm, we're here to provide a warm, welcoming space for everyone, especially those still without power at home.

Find our operating hours here: pcpls.org/branches-hours

Come recharge your devices, enjoy free Wi-Fi in the AC, or find a cozy spot with a good book. We have plenty of resources to help you through this time, from computers and printing services to a wide selection of entertainment and educational materials. Your library is here for you!

08/14/2026

Great news! Power's back at our Portage Branch, and we're open! Hebron, Kouts, and Valparaiso branches are open too. Our team has worked hard to add extra seating and charging stations at all locations.

We're still waiting on power at the South Haven Branch and will keep you updated.

08/13/2026

** Update! Portage, Hebron, Kouts & Valparaiso branches are open! South Haven is still closed **

If you are looking for a place to relax and recharge or pick out a new book to read, please stop by our Valparaiso, Kouts and Hebron branches. We have FREE Wi-Fi and power to charge all your devices after the storm.

All other PCPLS locations are closed until further notice. Continue to check back here for updates.

📗 Valparaiso Branch: 103 Jefferson St., Valparaiso, IN 46383
📕 Hebron Branch: 201 W. Sigler St., Hebron, IN 46341
📘 Kouts Branch: 101 E. Daumer Rd., Kouts, IN 46347

For branch hours and other info: pcpls.org/branches-hours