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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
Branch manager
Tisa Birdette
Hours
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Mon, Mar 23 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Tue, Mar 24 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Wed, Mar 25 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Thu, Mar 26 9:00AM to 7:00PM
Fri, Mar 27 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 28 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 29 Closed
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Features: two public meeting rooms, public computers, wireless laptops for in-house use, outdoor patio

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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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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!
W.I.S.E. Wellness for Seniors - presented by REAL Services
Mon, Apr 20, 1:00pm - 2:35pm
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Free Health Screenings - Courtesy of the St. Joseph County Department of Health
Tue, Apr 21, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Storytime
Tue, Apr 21, 10:30am - 11:00am
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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.
W.I.S.E. Wellness for Seniors - presented by REAL Services
Mon, Apr 27, 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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Storytime
Tue, Apr 28, 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, Apr 28, 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, Apr 28, 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!
W.I.S.E. Wellness for Seniors - presented by REAL Services
Mon, May 04, 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, May 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm
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Meet Community Health Workers and get a free health screening at our SJCPL branches!
Storytime
Tue, May 05, 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.
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Meet Bolt the Pony - with Reins of Life
Sat, May 09, 11:00am - 12:00pm
The Silo Room
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Neigh! Learn about horses with an outdoor pony encounter. The instructor will guide you through engaging activities with this special visitor. Weather permitting.
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