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Story Builders: Creative Writing & Bookbinding
2026-01-17 14:00:00 2026-01-17 15:00:00 America/New_York Story Builders: Creative Writing & Bookbinding Explore creative writing through collaborative storytelling games and writing prompts and make your very own DIY journal to take home with you! Recommended for ages 8-12. Main Library - Story House

Saturday, January 17
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-01-17 14:00:00 2026-01-17 15:00:00 America/New_York Story Builders: Creative Writing & Bookbinding Explore creative writing through collaborative storytelling games and writing prompts and make your very own DIY journal to take home with you! Recommended for ages 8-12. Main Library - Story House

Main Library

Story House

Explore creative writing through collaborative storytelling games and writing prompts and make your very own DIY journal to take home with you! Recommended for ages 8-12.

Program Overview:


First half - Storytelling games and optional writing prompts to get creative ideas flowing in a low-pressure, supportive environment.

Second half - DIY journals with simple bookbinding techniques. Participants will create their own personalized journals to take home and continue their storytelling journey.

AGE GROUP: | Children (6-11) |

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

Main Library
Phone: 574-282-4646
Branch manager
Kris Springer
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Mon, Dec 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Dec 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Dec 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Dec 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Dec 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Dec 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Dec 07 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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Features: numerous public meeting rooms, public computers, wireless laptops and iPads for in-house use and vending area.

Upcoming events

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Bingo
Wed, Dec 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room
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Join us Wednesdays for a chance to earn fun small prizes and socialize with others! Hot chocolate provided while supplies last.
STEAM and a Story: Gingerbread Houses
Sat, Dec 06, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Story House
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Join us for stories, rhymes, and cardboard building. By blending the art of storytelling and engineering, design and construct your own gingerbread house! Ages 5-11 are welcome.
Dungeons & Dragons
Sat, Dec 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room
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Come to the Teen Room on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month 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!
Silent Reading Society
Tue, Dec 09, 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! Meet at Howard Park.
Bingo
Wed, Dec 10, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Join us Wednesdays for a chance to earn fun small prizes and socialize with others! Hot chocolate provided while supplies last.
Sew a Soothing Rice Bag
Thu, Dec 11, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Learn to use a sewing machine to create a soothing rice bag to be used as a heating pad or ice pack this winter. Keep for yourself or give as a gift. Perfect for beginners with no experience.
Shein Trust Listen + Learn Children’s Concert Series - Presented by South Bend Symphony Orchestra
Fri, Dec 12, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Story House
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Join the South Bend Symphony’s String Quintet as they perform a family-friendly concert in the cozy atmosphere of The Story House. All are welcome!
Mo Willems - Act the Story - Presented by the South Bend Civic Theatre
Sat, Dec 13, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Story House
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Dive into the world of the beloved characters of Mo Willems. Work on stage presence, voice, and movement through imaginative play and story dramatization. Registration recommended. Grades K - 3.
Lego Builder Challenge
Mon, Dec 15, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Story House
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Can you master the LEGO Builder Challenge? Test your building and creativity skills in 4 timed challenges with a theme, then share about your creations. Recommended for ages 8 to 12.
SJCPL Online Book Group - You Are Here by Karin Lin-Greenberg
Mon, Dec 15, 8:00pm - 8:45pm
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Lin-Greenberg’s debut unfolds in a closing mall, where diverse lives intersect in unexpected ways. You Are Here explores community, identity, and the subtle ties that shape who we are.
Cozy Crafting: Cardboard Gingerbread Houses
Tue, Dec 16, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Drop in on the 3rd Tuesday of each month to chill, unwind, craft with others, and build new friendships!
The Write Space
Tue, Dec 16, 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.
Book Chat
Wed, Dec 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Come discuss your latest reads at this social event meeting the third Wednesday of each month. Share your reviews of your latest reads. Meetings are on the first floor of the Main Library.
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Wed, Dec 17, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Join us Wednesdays for a chance to earn fun small prizes and socialize with others! Hot chocolate provided while supplies last.
Gallery Reception - Featuring Artist Mary Jo Richie
Thu, Dec 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Join us for the gallery reception for artist Mary Jo Richie! Light refreshments will be available as well as the opportunity to see the artists works on display in the 2nd floor gallery.
Dungeons & Dragons
Sat, Dec 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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Come to the Teen Room on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month 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!
Beginning Genealogy - Online!
Sat, Dec 20, 2:30pm - 3:30pm
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Begin climbing your family tree with an introduction to genealogy research.
Weather Hunters - with PBS Michiana - WNIT
Mon, Dec 22, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story House
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Enjoy a screening of WEATHER HUNTERS and conduct weather-related experiments and a craft.
Storyhouse Winter Film Festival
Tue, Dec 23, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Get comfy at the storyhouse and enjoy a movie! How to Train Your Dragon (PG) on December 23rd Dog Man (PG) on December 26th Encanto (PG) on December 30th Kung Fu Panda (PG) on January 2nd
Storyhouse Winter Film Festival
Fri, Dec 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
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Get comfy at the storyhouse and enjoy a movie! How to Train Your Dragon (PG) on December 23rd Dog Man (PG) on December 26th Encanto (PG) on December 30th Kung Fu Panda (PG) on January 2nd
Spark It Up With Squishy Circuits
Mon, Dec 29, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
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Bring your creations to life with conductive and insulating play-dough and learn the basics of electricity and circuits in this hands-on activity using Squishy Circuits. Ages 12-18.
Storyhouse Winter Film Festival
Tue, Dec 30, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Story House
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Get comfy at the storyhouse and enjoy a movie! How to Train Your Dragon (PG) on December 23rd Dog Man (PG) on December 26th Encanto (PG) on December 30th Kung Fu Panda (PG) on January 2nd
Storyhouse Winter Film Festival
Fri, Jan 02, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Story House
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Get comfy at the storyhouse and enjoy a movie! How to Train Your Dragon (PG) on December 23rd Dog Man (PG) on December 26th Encanto (PG) on December 30th Kung Fu Panda (PG) on January 2nd
Dungeons & Dragons
Sat, Jan 03, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room
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Come to the Teen Room on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month 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!
Fresh New Kicks - Shoe Design Contest for Kids & Teens
Tue, Jan 06, All day
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Each winter, creative minds in grades 3–12 are invited to unleash their inner sneakerhead in the Library’s Fresh New Kicks contest! Submissions are accepted January 6 – February 3.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
Tue, Jan 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Put your gaming skills to the test as you battle others in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
Bingo
Wed, Jan 07, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room
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Join us Wednesdays for a chance to earn fun small prizes and socialize with others! Hot chocolate provided while supplies last.
SJCPL Online Book Group: A Psalm for the Wild Built - by Becky Chambers
Mon, Jan 12, 8:00pm - 8:45pm
Adult Virtual Programming Room
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Silent Reading Society
Tue, Jan 13, 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! Meet at Howard Park.
Bingo
Wed, Jan 14, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room
Join us... more
Join us Wednesdays for a chance to earn fun small prizes and socialize with others! Hot chocolate provided while supplies last.
Dungeons & Dragons
Sat, Jan 17, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room
Come to the... more
Come to the Teen Room on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month 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!
Story Builders: Creative Writing & Bookbinding
Sat, Jan 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story House
Explore... more
Explore creative writing through collaborative storytelling games and writing prompts and make your very own DIY journal to take home with you! Recommended for ages 8-12.
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