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Meet Bolt the Pony

with Reins of Life
2026-05-09 11:00:00 2026-05-09 12:00:00 America/New_York Meet Bolt the Pony Neigh! Learn about horses with an outdoor pony encounter. The instructor will guide you through engaging activities with this special visitor. Weather permitting. Francis Branch - The Silo Room

Saturday, May 09
11:00am - 12:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-05-09 11:00:00 2026-05-09 12:00:00 America/New_York Meet Bolt the Pony Neigh! Learn about horses with an outdoor pony encounter. The instructor will guide you through engaging activities with this special visitor. Weather permitting. Francis Branch - The Silo Room

Francis Branch

The Silo Room

Neigh! Learn about horses with an outdoor pony encounter. The instructor will guide you through engaging activities with this special visitor. Weather permitting.

Our community partner, Reins of Life, will bring Bolt with a certified instructor and volunteer. Learn about horses and what they do for our society. Enjoy engaging outdoor activities with the pony. This program is subject to rescheduling or cancellation due to weather. Please check the library’s website or call the library branch for updates in the case of inclement weather.

AGE GROUP: | Children (6-11) |

EVENT TYPE: | Animals & Nature |

Francis Branch
Phone: 574-282-4641
Hours
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Mon, May 04 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, May 05 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, May 06 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, May 07 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, May 08 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, May 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, May 10 Closed
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The Silo Room
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W.I.S.E. Wellness for Seniors - presented by REAL Services
Mon, May 11, 1:00pm - 2:35pm
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Tue, May 12, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Thu, May 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
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Memory Loss: What's Normal, What's Not - with Alzheimer's & Dementia Services of Northern Indiana
Mon, May 18, 10:00am - 11:00am
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Suspect your memory isn't what it used to be? What is normal age-related memory loss? How do we tell the difference between normal and abnormal memory changes? Join this session to learn more.
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Mon, May 18, 1:00pm - 2:35pm
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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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Tue, May 19, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
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Tue, May 26, 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Beach Reads & Iced Teas!
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