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Incredible Inertia

STEAM Lab
2026-02-12 16:00:00 2026-02-12 17:00:00 America/New_York Incredible Inertia Discover Newton's Laws of Motion. Engineer a rollercoaster, blast off a small paper rocket, simulate a crash test, and use Air Toobz. Ages 8 - 12 recommended. Francis Branch - The Pasture Room

Thursday, February 12
4:00pm - 5:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-02-12 16:00:00 2026-02-12 17:00:00 America/New_York Incredible Inertia Discover Newton's Laws of Motion. Engineer a rollercoaster, blast off a small paper rocket, simulate a crash test, and use Air Toobz. Ages 8 - 12 recommended. Francis Branch - The Pasture Room

Francis Branch

The Pasture Room

Discover Newton's Laws of Motion. Engineer a rollercoaster, blast off a small paper rocket, simulate a crash test, and use Air Toobz. Ages 8 - 12 recommended.

Newton’s Laws of Motion:

  • An object at rest remains at rest, and an object in motion remains in motion at constant speed and in a straight line unless acted on by an unbalanced force.
  • The acceleration of an object depends on the mass of the object and the amount of force applied.
  • Whenever one object exerts a force on another object, the second object exerts an equal and opposite on the first.

AGE GROUP: | Children (6-11) |

EVENT TYPE: | Science & Technology |

Francis Branch
Phone: 574-282-4641
Branch manager
Tisa Birdette
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Wed, Mar 04 9:00AM to 7:00PM
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Fri, Mar 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 08 Closed
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Features: two public meeting rooms, public computers, wireless laptops for in-house use, outdoor patio

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Storytime
Tue, Mar 10, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
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Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.
The Green Dragon - A Fantasy Book Club
Thu, Mar 12, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Silo Room
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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.
Storytime
Tue, Mar 17, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
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Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.
Free Health Screenings - Courtesy of the St. Joseph County Department of Health
Tue, Mar 17, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Silo Room
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Meet Community Health Workers and get a free health screening at our SJCPL branches!
Calligraphy: A Guide to Good (18th Century) Penmanship - Crafting Connections
Tue, Mar 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Silo Room
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Pick up a crow quill pen, dip it in ink, and learn the fine art of hand lettering. Participants will try a variety of calligraphic exercises and styles!
Storytime
Tue, Mar 24, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
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Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.
Free Health Screenings - Courtesy of the St. Joseph County Department of Health
Tue, Mar 24, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Meet Community Health Workers and get a free health screening at our SJCPL branches!
Neon Arcade - Mini Golf and Games
Wed, Mar 25, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
The Pasture Room
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Play video games and experience our VR headset in a glowing blacklight atmosphere. Test your skills at mini golf, enjoy light snacks, and hang out with friends. For ages 12–18.
Storytime
Tue, Mar 31, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
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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, Mar 31, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
The Pasture Room
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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!
Free Health Screenings - Courtesy of the St. Joseph County Department of Health
Tue, Mar 31, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Silo Room
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Meet Community Health Workers and get a free health screening at our SJCPL branches!
Free Health Screenings - Courtesy of the St. Joseph County Department of Health
Tue, Apr 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Silo Room
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Meet Community Health Workers and get a free health screening at our SJCPL branches!
Storytime
Tue, Apr 07, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
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Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.
The Green Dragon - A Fantasy Book Club
Thu, Apr 09, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Silo Room
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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.
W.I.S.E. Wellness for Seniors - presented by REAL Services
Mon, Apr 13, 1:00pm - 2:35pm
The Pasture Room
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This six-week course will focus on empowering older adults to make positive, healthy choices. This series is in partnership with REAL Services.
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Free Health Screenings - Courtesy of the St. Joseph County Department of Health
Tue, Apr 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
The Silo Room
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Meet Community Health Workers and get a free health screening at our SJCPL branches!
Storytime
Tue, Apr 14, 10:30am - 11:00am
The Pasture Room
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Enjoy books, rhymes, and songs which build on practices that prepare children to learn to read. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. Families are welcome.
Storytellebration: A Celebration of Stories
Sat, Apr 18, 10:00am - 1:00pm
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Enjoy story time with storytellers and music, or walk the storybook trail. Tell your own story with photos, puppets, magnet poetry, or record your family stories. Fun for all ages!
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