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Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.
Join us for a board game bonanza! Stop by to learn new games, challenge friends or family, and play classic favorites. Light snacks will be provided. Ages 6 to 11.
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.
Help your child develop skills to learn to read through free and guided play using our collection of toys and early literacy materials. Recommended for ages 0-5.
TWYB helps parents and caregivers build their child’s brain, language, and love of learning to foster a lifetime of confidence, connection, and school success.
Drop into any of our Teen Think Tank sessions between September 2026 and April 2027 for fun games and snacks, and to brainstorm potential future activities at the library!
Learn how sound waves work so you can get loud! Explore amplitude, frequency, pitch, vibrations and more with sound based experiments. One hour program; ages 8–12 recommended.
Celebrate Veterans Day at the LaSalle Branch as we hear from local veterans. A musical performance and light refreshments will follow.
Join Southold Dance Theater for a mini movement class and watch dancers perform excerpts from this year's production of The Nutcracker Ballet. Registration required.
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.
Come visit our LaSalle Branch for a free health screening hosted by CARE St. Joseph County. Health screenings are free for all ages.
Join us for an introduction to Korean culture featuring the beloved folktale The Sun and the Moon Siblings. Enjoy a reading of the book, crafts, drawing activities and Korean rice cakes. Ages 5-11.
Join us for the gallery reception for the artist Marta Francis!
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.
Come visit our North Liberty branch for free health screenings hosted by CARE St. Joseph County. Health screenings are available for all ages.
Immerse yourself in a story and take part in activities for ages 0-5 and their caregivers. Plus enjoy a special performance from Jim Gill!
Bring your lunch and enjoy all things Pokemon! Trade cards, play decks, join in party play or remote raids, or just meet friends and share your love of Pokémon. Tailored toward ages 6-11.
Come to the Teen Room to learn about a new playable race or class in D&D, create your own character, and use that character to play a mini-game!
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.
Come visit our Centre Township Branch for a free health screening hosted by CARE St. Joseph County. Health screenings are available for all ages.
Can you master the LEGO Builder Challenge? Test your building and creativity skills in four timed challenges with a theme, then share about your creations. Ages 6-11.
Learn the story of South Bend's most famous fountain in this one hour documentary by WNIT. Discussion to follow.
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.
Help your child develop skills to learn to read through free and guided play using our collection of toys and early literacy materials. Recommended for ages 0-5.
TWYB helps parents and caregivers build their child’s brain, language, and love of learning to foster a lifetime of confidence, connection, and school success.
Come visit Beutter-Kernan Hall at the Main Library's Community Learning Center for a free health screening hosted by CARE St. Joseph County. Health screenings are available for all ages.
Drop into any of our Teen Think Tank sessions between September 2026 and April 2027. Join for fun games and snacks, and to brainstorm potential future activities at the library!
We will teach basic embroidery and sewing techniques to make a pumpkin stuffie! Learn about American Thanksgiving traditions with a bit of trivia while you sew! Ages 6-11
Drop in on the 3rd Tuesday of each month to chill, unwind, craft with others, and build new friendships!
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.
Come visit our Tutt Branch for a free health screening hosted by CARE St. Joseph County. Health screenings are available for all ages.
Join us once a month for Game Night! We will offer a variety of board games, card games, video games, and more. Plus, it wouldn’t be a game night without some snacks! Come hang out!
Learn how sound waves work so you can get loud! Explore amplitude, frequency, pitch, vibrations and more with sound based experiments. One hour program; ages 8–12 recommended.
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.
Join us each month for a new building challenge. Test your building and creativity skills. Recommended ages 6 to 11.
Create your own bookmark or bracelet out of leather. Customize with fun images, emojis and letters, dye the leather a color of your choosing, and buff for a smooth finish. Ages 12-18 recommended.
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.
Amo Brass brings to life the dancing rhymes in Giles Andreae’s “Giraffes Can’t Dance”. Dust off your boogie shoes as we tango, cha-cha, waltz, reel and rock out to this family favorite book!
Come join us at our Western branch for a free health screening hosted by CARE St. Joseph County. Health screenings are available for all ages.
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.
Enjoy a gamebook read-aloud and help decide which path the main character will take through the story! Come to one or come to them all. No prior reading necessary. Recommended for ages 6-11.
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.
Help your child develop skills to learn to read through free and guided play using our collection of toys and early literacy materials. Recommended for ages 0-5.
TWYB helps parents and caregivers build their child’s brain, language, and love of learning to foster a lifetime of confidence, connection, and school success.
Drop into any of our Teen Think Tank sessions between September 2026 and April 2027. Join for fun games and snacks, and to brainstorm potential future activities at the library!
Join us on the 4th Tuesday of every month to show off your knowledge on pop culture and beyond. Winner gets a prize!!
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.
The Zoo is open from 10 am to 5 pm, [...]
Come to the Teen Room to learn about a new playable race or class in D&D, create your own character, and use that character to play a mini-game!
The Zoo is open from 10 am to 5 pm, [...]
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.
Get comfy in the Storyhouse and enjoy a movie! Light snacks provided. WALL-E is rated G.
Come visit the Francis Branch for a free health screening hosted by CARE St. Joseph County! Health screenings are available for all ages.
TWYB helps parents and caregivers build their child’s brain, language, and love of learning to foster a lifetime of confidence, connection, and school success.
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.
Help your child develop skills to learn to read through free and guided play using our collection of toys and early literacy materials. Recommended for ages 0-5.
Step into the role of a structural engineer in this hands-on lab. You will work with others to design, build, and test load-bearing structures using simple materials. Ages 8-12 recommended.
Drop into any of our Teen Think Tank sessions between September 2026 and April 2027. Join for fun games and snacks, and to brainstorm potential future activities at the library!
Put your gaming skills to the test on the 1st Tuesday of every month as you battle others to earn a prize!
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.
Come visit our Centre Township Branch for a free health screening hosted by CARE St. Joseph County. Health screenings are available for all ages.
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.
Step into the role of a structural engineer in this hands-on lab. You will work with others to design, build, and test load-bearing structures using simple materials. Ages 8-12 recommended.
Join us at the German Township branch for a cozy, communal celebration as we gather together for an evening of German crafts, treats, and music!
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.
Join us for the gallery reception for the artist Alexandra Lopez!
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.
Step into the role of a structural engineer in this hands-on lab. You will work with others to design, build, and test load-bearing structures using simple materials. Ages 8-12 recommended.
South Bend is Notre Dame's city, and its Golden Dome and football Saturdays set the calendar. The Potawatomi Zoo, the Studebaker National Museum, the South Bend Chocolate factory and the East Race whitewater course downtown are the family fixtures. St. Joseph County Public Library's main branch reopened in 2022.
Holiday events for kids in South Bend, 2026: tree lightings, light displays, Santa visits and gingerbread workshops, day by day.
25 children’s events are on in South Bend in the next seven days, read every night from the calendars of St. Joseph County Public Library (11 branches, 302 upcoming programmes), plus Potawatomi Zoo. Library programmes are free. Museum and zoo events say “admission may apply”; check the venue for prices.
The same calendars serve Granger, Lakeville and North Liberty, so searching any of those names finds the same events.
35 places to collect. Tap “I'm here” when you're at one and the stamp goes in your book; collect 5 and print the certificate.
Stamps live on your phone. Open your passport to see them all, print the certificate, or save them to your email.
Yes and no. Every event, time, address and link is open to anyone. An account only lets you save outings you plan to go to.
Each library and venue calendar is re-read every night, so a cancelled storytime disappears within a day. Times are shown in South Bend’s own time zone.
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