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Firefly Award Read-a-Thon
2025-06-07 10:30:00 2025-06-07 11:30:00 America/New_York Firefly Award Read-a-Thon Join us as we read all five Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award nominees, play games, and create crafts. Children ages 0-5 can then vote for which book they think should win the award! Main Library - Story House

Saturday, June 07
10:30am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-06-07 10:30:00 2025-06-07 11:30:00 America/New_York Firefly Award Read-a-Thon Join us as we read all five Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award nominees, play games, and create crafts. Children ages 0-5 can then vote for which book they think should win the award! Main Library - Story House

Main Library

Story House

Join us as we read all five Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award nominees, play games, and create crafts. Children ages 0-5 can then vote for which book they think should win the award!

AGE GROUP: | Children (0-5) |

EVENT TYPE: | Games and Play | Crafts & Hobbies | Books & Authors |

Main Library
Phone: 574-282-4646
Branch manager
Stephanie Murphy
Hours
Mon, Apr 21 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Apr 22 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Apr 23 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Apr 24 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Apr 25 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Apr 26 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Apr 27 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Features: numerous public meeting rooms, public computers, wireless laptops and iPads for in-house use and vending area.

Upcoming events

Storytime
Thu, Apr 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story House
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.
Evening Storytime
Thu, Apr 24, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Story House
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.
Books on Tap
Thu, Apr 24, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Literary... more
Literary discussions and heady libations on the last Thursday of each month. Follow us on Facebook or ask to be added to our email for location for that month.
Babytime
Fri, Apr 25, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story House
Interact... more
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.
Upcycled Instrument Jam - Tales & Tunes with the Symphony - Presented by The Shein Trust Community Series
Sat, Apr 26, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Story House
Join the... more
Join the South Bend Symphony Orchestra staff for a musical tale and create your own musical instrument out of recycled materials! Recommended for ages 3 - 8.
Playtime
Tue, Apr 29, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story House
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.
Babytime
Wed, Apr 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story House
Interact... more
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.
MMR Vaccine Clinic
Wed, Apr 30, 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Study Room L105
The St.... more
The St. Joseph County Department of Health will be providing MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccines for children ages 1-18.
Register
Storytime
Thu, May 01, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story House
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.
Babytime
Fri, May 02, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story House
Interact... more
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.
Gallery Closing Reception - Artist Federico Rodriguez
Fri, May 02, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Gallery
Artist... more
Artist Freddy Rodriguez joins us to share his art pieces with us in our gallery. Stop by for light refreshments and a celebration of Freddy's works!
Dungeons & Dragons
Sat, May 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room
Come to the... more
Come to the Teen Room every two weeks 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!
Cuentos y Cantos - Stories & Songs with I Heart Spanish
Mon, May 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story House
Join Senora... more
Join Senora Velasco as she shares bilingual songs and stories. Learn numbers, letters and greetings in Spanish. Spanish and non-Spanish speakers are welcome. Recommended for ages 3 to 5.
Playtime
Tue, May 06, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story House
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.
Babytime
Wed, May 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story House
Interact... more
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.
Storytime
Thu, May 08, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story House
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.
Babytime
Fri, May 09, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story House
Interact... more
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.
Playtime
Tue, May 13, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story House
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.
Intro to Theatre with the South Bend Civic Theatre
Tue, May 13, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teen Room
Middle and... more
Middle and high school students! Explore theatre through workshops that introduce acting basics and present hands-on projects for students to explore lighting, sound, costume design, and more.
Babytime
Wed, May 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story House
Interact... more
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.
Storytime
Thu, May 15, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story House
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.
Regulate Big Feelings with Peaceful Spot!
Thu, May 15, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Story House
Learn to... more
Learn to regulate big emotions with Peaceful Spot from A Little Spot of Emotions series. Equip yourself and your little one with the tools to shrink big emotions when they show up! Ages 3 - 5.
Gallery Reception - Artist Greg Moore
Thu, May 15, 5:00pm - 7:30pm
2nd Floor Gallery
Artist Greg... more
Artist Greg Moore joins us to share his art pieces with us in our gallery! Stop by for light refreshments and a celebration of Greg's works!
Babytime
Fri, May 16, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story House
Interact... more
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.
Jump off the Page! Fairy Tale Noir Workshop - Presented by the South Bend Civic Theatre
Sat, May 17, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Story House
Get ready... more
Get ready to put on your detective hat as we retell classic fairytales with a 1940's noir twist through story dramatization and character creation in this Creative Dramatics Workshop. Grades K - 5.
Dungeons & Dragons
Sat, May 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room
Come to the... more
Come to the Teen Room every two weeks 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!
Lego Builder Challenge
Mon, May 19, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Story House
Can you... more
Can you master the LEGO Builder Challenge? Test your building and creativity skills. Join us as we plan, build, and then share about our creations. Recommended for ages 8 to 12.
Playtime
Tue, May 20, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story House
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.
Intro to Theatre with the South Bend Civic Theatre
Tue, May 20, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Teen Room
Middle and... more
Middle and high school students! Explore theatre through workshops that introduce acting basics and present hands-on projects for students to explore lighting, sound, costume design, and more.
The Write Space
Tue, May 20, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult Virtual Programming Room
A virtual... more
A virtual support group for writers and aspiring writers. Join our Zoom meeting to participate in writing prompts, chatting, and dreaming about next steps in your writing life.
Babytime
Wed, May 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story House
Interact... more
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.
Storytime
Thu, May 22, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story House
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.
Evening Storytime
Thu, May 22, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Story House
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.
Babytime
Fri, May 23, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story House
Interact... more
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.
A Musical Masquerade - Tales and Tunes with the Symphony! - Presented by the Shein Trust Community Series
Sat, May 24, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Story House
Decorate... more
Decorate your own mask and become part of a musical tale with the South Bend Symphony Orchestra! Recommended for ages 3-8.
Playtime
Tue, May 27, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story House
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.
Babytime
Wed, May 28, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story House
Interact... more
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.
Storytime
Thu, May 29, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story House
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.
Books on Tap
Thu, May 29, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Literary... more
Literary discussions and heady libations on the last Thursday of each month. Follow us on Facebook or ask to be added to our email for location for that month.
Babytime
Fri, May 30, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story House
Interact... more
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.
Dungeons & Dragons
Sat, May 31, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room
Come to the... more
Come to the Teen Room every two weeks 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!
Playtime
Tue, Jun 03, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story House
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.
Camp Craft
Tue, Jun 03, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Story House
In this... more
In this series of camp-inspired crafts, you will discover the wonders of color theory and patterns. You’ll learn new skills using a variety of materials, tools, and crafting staples. Ages 6 - 12
Babytime
Wed, Jun 04, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story House
Interact... more
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.
Pokemon Summer
Wed, Jun 04, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services
Master your... more
Master your skills as a Pokémon trading card player over Pokémon Summer. Learn about the various regions of the Pokémon world via trivia, crafts and exciting matches. Ages 6 to 11.
Storytime
Thu, Jun 05, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story House
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.
Evening Storytime
Thu, Jun 05, 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Story House
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.
Babytime
Fri, Jun 06, 10:30am - 11:00am
Story House
Interact... more
Interact with your baby while developing early reading skills through books, rhymes, songs and play. Recommended for children ages 0 – 2.
Firefly Award Read-a-Thon
Sat, Jun 07, 10:30am - 11:30am
Story House
Join us as... more
Join us as we read all five Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award nominees, play games, and create crafts. Children ages 0-5 can then vote for which book they think should win the award!
See all events