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Explore whole body movement with soft mats, ramps, and tunnels that will build muscle strength, balance, and confidence! Recommended for 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!!
Take a delicious dive into Indian cooking and culture with Jyoti Mukharji and Auyon Mukharji, the Midwestern mother-son duo behind Heartland Masala: an Indian cookbook from an American kitchen.
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 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!
Draw your dream cupcake based on a specific theme, browse our decorations, and create your own cupcake design. Each person will present their creation for a friendly competition. Then, enjoy!
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.
Join us in remembrance of Dolly Parton in the courtyard for themed crafts, sign up for the Imagination Library, and visit with B100. Special Dolly Storytime at 3pm. Families welcome.
Join the South Bend Symphony's Woodwind Quintet as they perform a family-friendly concert in the Community Learning Center's Beutter-Kernan Hall. All are welcome!
Join the South Bend Symphony for Tales + Tunes, a series blending stories, music, and creativity into a memorable experience! Enjoy a storybook reading, musical activity, and craft. Ages 8 and under.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Put your tabletop gaming skills to the test as you battle other teens to stake your mastery over a series of board games!
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.
Create lyrical laughter while learning about music and recording technology.
Celebrate the contributions and diverse culture of American Latinos. Join us for crafts/artesanía, food/comida, music/música, and games/juegos!
Enjoy an up close encounter with live zoo animals. Learn about several amazing animals with the zoo staff. Ages 6 to 12 are welcome. Doors close when room capacity is reached.
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.
All ghouls welcome in this Halloween inspired fun sensory exploration. Join us as we sing songs, explore different halloween sensory centers, and read a story or two. Recommended for ages 3-5!
All are welcome to paint and decorate pumpkins. Light refreshments will be served.
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!
Join us at the River Park Branch to spend time with some of our local heroes! You'll meet firefighters from Station 9, experience magic with Kevin Wilson, and other fun activities!
Learn how to make tabletop gaming materials using the resources of Studio 304! Game designer Isaiah Garcia will show participants examples that can be crafted in Studio 304...
Join us each month for a fun new craft! Learn the basics, get inspired by a demonstration, and enjoy plenty of time to make your own creation. Ages 6-11.
Celebrate the debut of Changemakers, a new television series from WNIT about the people, businesses, and organizations transforming life across Michiana. Doors at 5:30pm, screening and Q&A to follow.
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.
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!
Learn how to make homemade rice crispies and then shape them into sushi-esque shapes and decorate with your favorite candies.
Put your gaming skills to the test on the 1st Tuesday of every month as you battle others to earn a prize!
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!
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.
Come visit our Centre Township Branch for a free health screening hosted by CARE St. Joseph County. Health screenings are available for all ages.
Join the South Bend Symphony's String Quintet as they perform a family-friendly concert in the River Park Meeting Room. All are welcome!
Join a naturalist from St. Joseph County Parks to discover how animals get ready for winter. Make discoveries and experience how animals keep warm with the blubber glove experiment! Ages 6-11.
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.
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 our LaSalle Branch for a free health screening hosted by CARE St. Joseph County. Health screenings are free for all ages.
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!
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.
Ever think about how movies make such real looking gore? In this program we'll learn how to use liquid latex to make a fake wound. Ages 12-18
Join us for an evening with V.E. Schwab, #1 New York Times bestselling author of over 20 books. Tour-exclusive signed and embossed copies of Victorious are available via presale at Brain Lair Books.
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.
Join us each month for a new building challenge. Test your building and creativity skills. Recommended ages 6 to 11.
Learn how to make homemade rice crispies and then shape them into sushi-esque shapes and decorate with your favorite candies.
Kids ages 6 - 12 are invited to a hands-on workshop that blends art, writing, and COURAGE with The Little Shot author Tasha Eizinger. Registration required.
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.
Discover some of the wild stories told about animals in the Middle Ages. Solve tricky riddles, judge hilariously bad pictures from medieval times, and put your own animal drawing skills to the test!
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!
Come visit our Tutt 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.
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!
Drop in on the 3rd Tuesday of each month to chill, unwind, craft with others, and build new friendships!
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!
Draw your dream cupcake based on a specific theme, browse our decorations, and create your own cupcake design. Each person will present their creation for a friendly competition. Then, enjoy!
Join us for a FRIGHTfully fun party in The Cube! Don your scariest ensemble to enjoy pizza, crafts, trivia, a photobooth, and more!
Join us for the gallery reception for the artist Kay Westhues!
The Library Foundation Bookstore will have a large sale on our withdrawn items in the ballroom. Find some great materials for purchase to add to your own at-home library.
A high-energy dramatics class exploring Pete the Cat's best books of the season! Explore the world of Pete, Grumpy Toad, Callie, and Gus through imaginative play, puppetry, and story dramatization!
The Library Foundation Bookstore will have a large sale on our withdrawn items in the ballroom. Find some great materials for purchase to add to your own at-home library.
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 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.
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!
Draw your dream cupcake based on a specific theme, browse our decorations, and create your own cupcake design. Each person will present their creation for a friendly competition. Then, enjoy!
Join us on the 4th Tuesday of every month to show off your knowledge on pop culture and beyond. Winner gets a prize!!
Come visit our Centre Township Branch for a free health screening hosted by CARE St. Joseph County. Health screenings are available for all ages.
Join us in the Storyhouse to celebrate the Eerie Imaginings contest winners! Finalists will share their stories and receive prizes. *Due to the high volume of entries only winners will be contacted.
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.
Explore whole body movement with soft mats, ramps, and tunnels that will build muscle strength, balance, and confidence! Recommended for ages 0-2.