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Making Your Life Into Speculative Fiction

with award-winning writer, Cat Rambo
2025-12-09 17:30:00 2025-12-09 19:00:00 America/New_York Making Your Life Into Speculative Fiction How can you use your own everyday existence to write a story that seems real, even when it’s got otherworldly elements like cybernauts, dragons, or amorphous creatures from another dimension? Tutt Branch - Tutt Branch

Tuesday, December 09
5:30pm - 7:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-12-09 17:30:00 2025-12-09 19:00:00 America/New_York Making Your Life Into Speculative Fiction How can you use your own everyday existence to write a story that seems real, even when it’s got otherworldly elements like cybernauts, dragons, or amorphous creatures from another dimension? Tutt Branch - Tutt Branch

Tutt Branch

Tutt Branch

How can you use your own everyday existence to write a story that seems real, even when it’s got otherworldly elements like cybernauts, dragons, or amorphous creatures from another dimension?

Come prepared to write in the class as we test out some of the principles of turning ordinary existence into the fantastic! 

photo of author of Cat Rambo

Cat Rambo (they/them) is an American science fiction and fantasy writer and editor. Rambo is winner of the Nebula Award for Best Novelette for "Carpe Glitter". They were co-editor of Fantasy Magazine from 2007 to 2011, which earned them a 2012 World Fantasy Special Award—Non-professional nomination.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Writing & Storytelling | Books & Authors |

Tutt Branch
j.wegner@sjcpl.org
Phone: 574-282-4637
Branch manager
Jordan Wegner
Hours
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Mon, Mar 09 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Mar 10 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Mar 11 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Mar 12 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Mar 13 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 14 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 15 Closed
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Features: public meeting room, public computers, wireless laptops for in-house use, vending area.

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Intro to Theatre with the South Bend Civic Theatre
Tue, Mar 10, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tutt Meeting Room
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Middle and high school students! Explore theatre through workshops that introduce acting basics and hands-on projects to explore lighting, sound, costume design, and more! Registration recommended.
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Free Income Tax Assistance at Tutt Branch
Mon, Mar 16, 10:00am - 2:30pm
Tutt Meeting Room
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Trained volunteers will provide tax assistance by appointment. 
Lego Night
Thu, Mar 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tutt Meeting Room
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Join us each month for a new building challenge. Test your building and creativity skills. Recommended ages 6 to 11.
Free Income Tax Assistance at Tutt Branch
Mon, Mar 23, 10:00am - 2:30pm
Tutt Meeting Room
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Trained volunteers will provide tax assistance by appointment. 
Sew a Plushy Bag Charm
Tue, Mar 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tutt Meeting Room
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Learn how to design and handstitch your own custom fluffy, plushy bag charm. Light snack provided. Recommended for ages 12-18.
Free Income Tax Assistance at Tutt Branch
Mon, Mar 30, 10:00am - 2:30pm
Tutt Meeting Room
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Trained volunteers will provide tax assistance by appointment. 
Intro to Theatre with the South Bend Civic Theatre
Tue, Mar 31, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tutt Meeting Room
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Middle and high school students! Explore theatre through workshops that introduce acting basics and hands-on projects to explore lighting, sound, costume design, and more! Registration recommended.
Free Income Tax Assistance at Tutt Branch
Mon, Apr 06, 10:00am - 2:30pm
Tutt Meeting Room
Trained... more
Trained volunteers will provide tax assistance by appointment. 
Intro to Theatre with the South Bend Civic Theatre
Tue, Apr 07, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tutt Meeting Room
Middle and... more
Middle and high school students! Explore theatre through workshops that introduce acting basics and hands-on projects to explore lighting, sound, costume design, and more! Registration recommended.
Free Income Tax Assistance at Tutt Branch
Mon, Apr 13, 10:00am - 2:30pm
Tutt Meeting Room
Trained... more
Trained volunteers will provide tax assistance by appointment. 
Intro to Theatre with the South Bend Civic Theatre
Tue, Apr 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Tutt Meeting Room
Middle and... more
Middle and high school students! Explore theatre through workshops that introduce acting basics and hands-on projects to explore lighting, sound, costume design, and more! Registration recommended.
Seeds & Sunlight - STEAM Lab
Wed, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tutt Meeting Room
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Learn about how plants use photosynthesis to make their own food, and how a seed sprouts and develops. Take your own seeds home to watch them grow! One hour program; ages 8-12
Eviction & Housing Legal Clinic - Presented by the Volunteer Lawyer Network
Thu, Apr 16, 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Tutt Meeting Room
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Free legal advice for evictions and housing issues provided to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.
We The People...Play Bingo! - In Celebration of America 250
Thu, Apr 16, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Tutt Meeting Room
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Civics meets bingo! Test your knowledge of American government, history, and civic life. Come ready to play, learn, and have fun. Small civics-themed prizes with snacks!
Crochet & Knitting Club
Mon, Apr 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
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Looking for a group to crochet or knit with? All are welcome to join this group of needlework enthusiasts.
Lego Night
Thu, Apr 23, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tutt Meeting Room
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Join us each month for a new building challenge. Test your building and creativity skills. Recommended ages 6 to 11.
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