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Journal Mayhem

Inspired by Keri Smith's Wreck This Journal
2025-12-18 16:00:00 2025-12-18 17:00:00 America/New_York Journal Mayhem Learn mixed media artistic chaos! We provide the journal, prompts and supplies -you bring the wrecking. Everyone is an artist...especially when mayhem is the goal. Ages 12-18. Centre Township Branch - Small Meeting Room

Thursday, December 18
4:00pm - 5:00pm

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Centre Township Branch

Small Meeting Room

Learn mixed media artistic chaos! We provide the journal, prompts and supplies -you bring the wrecking. Everyone is an artist...especially when mayhem is the goal. Ages 12-18.

Inspired by author Keri Smith's Wreck this Journal. We will learn about the author and the popular trend of ‘junk journaling.’ Then, you will get your own journal to DESTROY. Randomly draw prompts to discover what you can create on each page. You may take a set of prompts to go so you can continue your artistic journey out in the wild. Ages 12-18 recommended. Light snack provided.

AGE GROUP: | Teens |

EVENT TYPE: | Food & Drink | Crafts & Hobbies | Books & Authors | Art & Photography |

Centre Township Branch
Phone: 574-251-3700
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Mon, Aug 03 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Aug 04 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Aug 05 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Aug 06 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Aug 07 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Aug 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Aug 09 Closed
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Features: 2 public meeting rooms, 3 study rooms, public computers, public wi-fi, laptops for in-house use, outdoor Story Garden, and patio

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Pages in Time
Thu, Aug 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Read and... more
Read and discuss a new historical fiction book each month with fellow history enthusiasts. Call Centre Branch for this month's selection (574) 251-3700.
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A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls - presented by REAL Services
Fri, Aug 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
New date Friday, August 07, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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This 8-week program for adults age 60+ helps increase balance & strength. Learn skills to manage falls risk & improve activity levels. Includes light exercise. Limited space, please register.
Party in the Garden
Fri, Aug 14, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Centre Township Branch,Large Meeting Room,Small Meeting Room
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Join us for a garden party celebration! Visit the recently renovated Centre Story Garden for nature-themed crafts, yard games, music, and light snacks. All ages invited, held rain or shine.
Nature Detectives: Trees, Bees, & Animal Needs - with St. Joseph County Soil & Water Conservation District
Mon, Aug 17, 11:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
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Join for one or all three in the series! Each hands on lesson explores a new topic, boosting observation and journaling skills to deepen curiosity and connection to nature. Ages 6–11 recommended.
Southside Book Club
Thu, Aug 20, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room
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Expand your horizons with fellow southsiders to read and discuss a mixture of titles, recommended by club members. For this month’s selection call the Centre Branch.
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls - presented by REAL Services
Fri, Aug 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
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This 8-week program for adults age 60+ helps increase balance & strength. Learn skills to manage falls risk & improve activity levels. Includes light exercise. Limited space, please register.
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Free Health Screenings - Courtesy of the St. Joseph County Department of Health
Wed, Aug 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Large Meeting Room
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Meet Community Health Workers and get a free health screening at our SJCPL branches!
Embroidery Sampler Bonanza! - Crafting Connections
Thu, Aug 27, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
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Sit and stitch with us at the Library! You’ll learn basics like setting up a hoop and threading needles and embroidery stitches of all shapes and sizes: straight, decorative, and knots.
Books on Tap
Thu, Aug 27, 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.
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls - presented by REAL Services
Fri, Aug 28, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
This 8-week... more
This 8-week program for adults age 60+ helps increase balance & strength. Learn skills to manage falls risk & improve activity levels. Includes light exercise. Limited space, please register.
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The Art of Everyday: Junk Journaling - Crafting Connections
Thu, Sep 03, 10:30am - 12:00pm
Small Meeting Room
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Learn a low-pressure creative practice for capturing the texture of your daily life.
A Matter of Balance: Managing Concerns About Falls - presented by REAL Services
Fri, Sep 04, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Large Meeting Room
This 8-week... more
This 8-week program for adults age 60+ helps increase balance & strength. Learn skills to manage falls risk & improve activity levels. Includes light exercise. Limited space, please register.
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Pages in Time
Thu, Sep 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Large Meeting Room
Read and... more
Read and discuss a new historical fiction book each month with fellow history enthusiasts. Call Centre Branch for this month's selection (574) 251-3700.
Sound Waves: Get Loud! - STEAM Lab
Wed, Sep 16, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Large Meeting Room
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Learn how sound waves work so you can get loud! Explore amplitude, frequency, pitch, vibrations and more with sound based experiments. One hour program; ages 8–12 recommended.
Southside Book Club
Thu, Sep 17, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Small Meeting Room
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Expand your horizons with fellow southsiders to read and discuss a mixture of titles, recommended by club members. For this month’s selection call the Centre Branch.
Pokémon Lunch Bunch
Sat, Sep 19, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Large Meeting Room
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Bring your lunch and enjoy all things Pokemon! Trade cards, play decks, join in party play or remote raids, or just meet friends and share your love of Pokémon. Tailored toward ages 6-11.
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