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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!

- We will be reading all 5 of the Indiana Firefly Award Nominations in a storytime format
- After each book, there will be rhymes and songs
- Craft - Paint a Firefly wood ornament
- Short halfway intermission for caregivers to take a break
- All children 0 - 5 will vote at the end to pick their favorite book

AGE GROUP: | Children (0-5) |

EVENT TYPE: | Literature & Writing | Games & Play | Crafts & Hobbies |

Main Library
Phone: 574-282-4646
Branch manager
Stephanie Murphy
Hours
Mon, Jun 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 05 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 08 Closed
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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

Camp Craft
Tue, Jun 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Story House
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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
Silent Reading Society
Tue, Jun 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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A monthly gathering to share what you’re reading then settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not!
Pokemon Summer
Wed, Jun 11, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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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.
Advanced Jewelry Making
Fri, Jun 13, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Teen Room
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Like working with beads and want to learn more? We'll learn the basics of wirework jewelry making using the tools available to you in the Teen Rom. Ages 12 - 18.
Dungeons & Dragons
Sat, Jun 14, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room
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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, Jun 16, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Story House
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Camp Craft
Tue, Jun 17, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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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
The Write Space
Tue, Jun 17, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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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.
Pokemon Summer
Wed, Jun 18, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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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.
SJCPL Online Book Group - Freshwater by Akwaeke Emezi
Mon, Jun 23, 8:00pm - 8:45pm
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In Freshwater, the author uses a traditional Igbo myth as a new way to tell the story of a young mentally ill Nigerian woman, Ada, who develops separate selves within her.
Pokemon Summer
Wed, Jun 25, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Youth Services
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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.
2025 Community Curated Exhibition
Thu, Jun 26, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Gallery
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Books on Tap
Thu, Jun 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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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.
Dungeons & Dragons
Sat, Jun 28, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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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!
Pokemon Summer
Wed, Jul 02, 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.
Camp Craft
Tue, Jul 08, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
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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
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Tue, Jul 08, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
A monthly... more
A monthly gathering to share what you’re reading then settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not!
Pokemon Summer
Wed, Jul 09, 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.
Create a Macramé Plant Hanger
Thu, Jul 10, 3:00pm - 4:30pm
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Learn the special knots to create a Macramé Propagation Station. You’ll receive a freshly propagated pothos plant to add to your space which will help boost creativity while relieving stress.
French Language Conversation Group - Francophones of Michiana
Thu, Jul 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
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Sew Cute Stitching Class
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Tue, Jul 15, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
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