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Storytellebration
2025-06-14 10:00:00 2025-06-14 13:00:00 America/New_York Storytellebration Enjoy story time with storytellers and music, or read a story on your own. Tell your own story with Legos, magnetic poetry, or start a journal or memoir. Fun for all ages! Francis Branch - Francis Branch, The Pasture Room, The Silo Room

Saturday, June 14
10:00am - 1:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-06-14 10:00:00 2025-06-14 13:00:00 America/New_York Storytellebration Enjoy story time with storytellers and music, or read a story on your own. Tell your own story with Legos, magnetic poetry, or start a journal or memoir. Fun for all ages! Francis Branch - Francis Branch, The Pasture Room, The Silo Room

Francis Branch

Francis Branch, The Pasture Room, The Silo Room

Enjoy story time with storytellers and music, or read a story on your own. Tell your own story with Legos, magnetic poetry, or start a journal or memoir. Fun for all ages!

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Signature Event |

Francis Branch
s.sinnett@sjcpl.org
Phone: 574-282-4641
Branch manager
Scott Sinnett
Hours
Mon, Apr 28 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Apr 29 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Apr 30 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, May 01 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, May 02 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 03 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 04 Closed
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About the branch

Features: two public meeting rooms, public computers, wireless laptops for in-house use, vending area, outdoor patio

Upcoming events

Staying Safe Online: Cybersecurity Basics - A Digital Literacy Workshop
Mon, May 05, 10:30am - 11:30am
The Pasture Room
Learn to... more
Learn to identify threats like phishing and malware, create strong passwords, and secure your devices. Perfect for anyone wanting to stay safe in the digital world.
Cribbage Club
Mon, May 05, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Pasture Room
Cribbage... more
Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people, and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.
Storytime
Tue, May 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Enjoy... more
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.
STEAM Lab - Off to the Races
Tue, May 06, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
The Pasture Room
Explore the... more
Explore the laws of motion by designing and racing your very own balloon-powered LEGO Car! Try different designs to see which goes farthest. Recommended for ages 8 - 12.
Storytime
Wed, May 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Enjoy... more
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.
Chess Club
Wed, May 07, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Silo Room
All chess... more
All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.
Babytime
Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Interact... more
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.
The Green Dragon: A Fantasy Book Club - A Natural History of Dragons by Marie Brennan
Thu, May 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
The Silo Room
Do you love... more
Do you love fantasy literature, or are you hoping to expand your reading world? Join us at The Green Dragon, a fantasy book club hosted by the Francis Branch.
Euchre Club
Fri, May 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Pasture Room
Euchre... more
Euchre beginners and experts alike are invited to meet up for a lively game.
Playtime
Mon, May 12, 10:30am - 11:30am
The Pasture Room
Help your... more
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.
Cribbage Club
Mon, May 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Pasture Room
Cribbage... more
Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people, and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.
Storytime
Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Enjoy... more
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.
Storytime
Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Enjoy... more
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.
Chess Club
Wed, May 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Silo Room
All chess... more
All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.
Babytime
Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Interact... more
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.
Francis Branch Crochet & Knitting Club
Thu, May 15, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Pasture Room
Come join... more
Come join us as we work on projects, share tips & ideas, learn new stitches & techniques, and finish those works-in-progress.
Euchre Club
Fri, May 16, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Pasture Room
Euchre... more
Euchre beginners and experts alike are invited to meet up for a lively game.
Cribbage Club
Mon, May 19, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Pasture Room
Cribbage... more
Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people, and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.
Storytime
Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Enjoy... more
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.
Storytime
Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Enjoy... more
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.
Chess Club
Wed, May 21, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Silo Room
All chess... more
All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.
Babytime
Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Interact... more
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.
Euchre Club
Fri, May 23, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Pasture Room
Euchre... more
Euchre beginners and experts alike are invited to meet up for a lively game.
Storytime
Tue, May 27, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Enjoy... more
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.
Book Talks
Tue, May 27, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
The Pasture Room
Come join... more
Come join us for Book Talks! This book club meets in person on the last Tuesday of every month. Be a part of the discussion by sharing your review of your current reads!
Let's Ferment...Hot Sauce!
Tue, May 27, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
The Silo Room
Dive into... more
Dive into the fermentation process with a pantry staple: hot sauce! Participants receive their own 5 oz woozy bottle to take home for their own future bespoke hot sauce blend!
Storytime
Wed, May 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Enjoy... more
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.
Chess Club
Wed, May 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
The Silo Room
All chess... more
All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.
Babytime
Thu, May 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Interact... more
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.
Francis Branch Crochet & Knitting Club
Thu, May 29, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Pasture Room
Come join... more
Come join us as we work on projects, share tips & ideas, learn new stitches & techniques, and finish those works-in-progress.
Euchre Club
Fri, May 30, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Pasture Room
Euchre... more
Euchre beginners and experts alike are invited to meet up for a lively game.
Cribbage Club
Mon, Jun 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Pasture Room
Cribbage... more
Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people, and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.
Storytime
Tue, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Enjoy... more
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.
Storytime
Wed, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Enjoy... more
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.
Chess Club
Wed, Jun 04, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Francis Branch
All chess... more
All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advanced player.
Babytime
Thu, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Interact... more
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.
Francis Branch Crochet and Knitting Club
Thu, Jun 05, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Silo Room
Come join... more
Come join us as we work on projects, share tips & ideas, learn new stitches & techniques, and finish those works-in-progress.
Euchre Club
Fri, Jun 06, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Pasture Room
Euchre... more
Euchre beginners and experts alike are invited to meet up for a lively game.
Playtime
Mon, Jun 09, 10:30am - 11:30am
The Pasture Room
Help your... more
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.
Cribbage Club
Mon, Jun 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Pasture Room
Cribbage... more
Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people, and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.
Storytime
Tue, Jun 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Enjoy... more
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.
Making Lemonade--A Positive Change Community Club
Tue, Jun 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Francis Branch
Want to... more
Want to focus on growth and positive goals? Want an encouraging community to support you while you're doing it?
Storytime
Wed, Jun 11, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Enjoy... more
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.
Chess Club
Wed, Jun 11, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Francis Branch
All chess... more
All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advanced player.
Babytime
Thu, Jun 12, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Interact... more
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.
The Green Dragon - The Hipster's Guide to Writing a Haunted Homestead Album
Thu, Jun 12, 5:00pm - 6:30pm
The Silo Room
Join us at... more
Join us at The Green Dragon, a fantasy book club hosted by the Francis Branch.
Euchre Club
Fri, Jun 13, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Pasture Room
Euchre... more
Euchre beginners and experts alike are invited to meet up for a lively game.
Storytellebration
Sat, Jun 14, 10:00am - 1:00pm
Francis Branch,The Pasture Room,The Silo Room
Enjoy story... more
Enjoy story time with storytellers and music, or read a story on your own. Tell your own story with Legos, magnetic poetry, or start a journal or memoir. Fun for all ages!
Cribbage Club
Mon, Jun 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
The Pasture Room
Cribbage... more
Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people, and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.
Storytime
Tue, Jun 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
Enjoy... more
Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.
Crafting Connections - Weave a Mug Rug!
Tue, Jun 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Pasture Room
Crafting is... more
Crafting is better together! Join Crafting Connections to unravel craft history, weave friendships, and create a new piece of art. This program is open to adults of all skill and ability levels.
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