Name: Busy Summer Wildlife
Start: 2026-08-11T14:00
End: 2026-08-11T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Main Library - Community Learning Center

Busy Summer Wildlife

with St. Joseph County Parks

2026-08-11 14:00:00 2026-08-11 15:00:00 America/New_York Busy Summer Wildlife Discover how native wildlife grows and thrives in the summer. Catch bugs like a frog, examine butterfly wings and make fish slime! In the event of extreme weather, meet in the Storyhouse. Ages 6-11. Main Library - Community Learning Center - Richard Pfeil Family Courtyard

Tuesday, August 11
2:00pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-08-11 14:00:00 2026-08-11 15:00:00 America/New_York Busy Summer Wildlife Discover how native wildlife grows and thrives in the summer. Catch bugs like a frog, examine butterfly wings and make fish slime! In the event of extreme weather, meet in the Storyhouse. Ages 6-11. Main Library - Community Learning Center - Richard Pfeil Family Courtyard

Main Library - Community Learning Center

Richard Pfeil Family Courtyard

Discover how native wildlife grows and thrives in the summer. Catch bugs like a frog, examine butterfly wings and make fish slime! In the event of extreme weather, meet in the Storyhouse. Ages 6-11.

Fluttering butterflies, buzzing bees and basking turtles – what are animals doing during the hot summer months? Join a naturalist from the St. Joseph County Parks to discover how native wildlife grows and thrives in the summer. Catch bugs like a frog, examine butterfly wings and make fish slime!

AGE GROUP: | Children (6-11) |

EVENT TYPE: | Animals & Nature |

Main Library - Community Learning Center

Hours

About the branch

Upcoming events

Story Builders: Creative Writing & Bookbinding

Mon, Jun 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

Beutter-Kernan Hall

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Explore creative writing through collaborative storytelling games and writing prompts and make your very own DIY journal to take home with you! Recommended for ages 8-12.

Remix Your Routine - Presented by Whole Armor Health and Fitness

Wed, Jul 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Ballroom (A+B Combined)

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Take the boring out of everyday nutrition and fitness. This class engages your senses, teaches lifelong healthy habits, and includes a light snack and energizing movement for the whole family.

Yoga for EveryBODY

Wed, Jul 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Beutter-Kernan Hall

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Community yoga classes offered with the aim of making yoga accessible to all.

Evening English Conversation Group

Wed, Jul 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Classroom E

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English Conversation Group allows English language learners to practice English together. Each meeting will have a conversation topic. For more information, email m.rangel@sjcpl.org.

Camp Craft

Thu, Jul 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Children's STEAM Corner

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In this series of camp-inspired crafts, you will learn new skills using a variety of materials, tools, and crafting staples. Ages 6 - 12

French Language Conversation Group - Francophones of Michiana

Thu, Jul 02, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Classroom A

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Join us to practice your French language skills and meet others in our community learning the language!

Films in the Storyhouse: Zootopia 2

Mon, Jul 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Leighton Auditorium

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Get comfy in the Storyhouse and enjoy a movie! Light snacks provided. Parental discretion advised based on movie rating. Zootopia 2 is rated PG.

Line Dancing with Lorenzo

Tue, Jul 07, 6:00pm - 7:00pm

Ballroom (A+B Combined)

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Kick up your heels with line dance instructor Lorenzo Davis. For all ages.

Writer's Critique Meet

Tue, Jul 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Classroom B

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Are you a writer looking for critique partners? Join our monthly Writers' Critique Meet to read a sample of your writing and get immediate feedback from your peers.

Twirl at the Library! - Mini Beginner Baton Clinic - With Spotlight Performers

Wed, Jul 08, 5:00pm - 6:00pm

Richard Pfeil Family Courtyard

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Watch the Spotlight Performers twirl, learn a baton routine of twirl basics, and then perform a short routine with the group. Geared to beginners and new twirlers. Spaced limited to 20 participants.

Yoga for EveryBODY

Wed, Jul 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Ballroom A

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Community yoga classes offered with the aim of making yoga accessible to all.

Evening English Conversation Group

Wed, Jul 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Classroom E

English... more

English Conversation Group allows English language learners to practice English together. Each meeting will have a conversation topic. For more information, email m.rangel@sjcpl.org.

Driving Privileges Reinstatement Clinic - Presented by Indiana Legal Services

Thu, Jul 09, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Ballroom A,Ballroom B

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Attorneys and staff from Indiana Legal Service will give free legal information, advice, and limited assistance to individuals wanting to clear their Indiana driving records. First come, first served.

Camp Craft

Thu, Jul 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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In this series of camp-inspired crafts, you will learn new skills using a variety of materials, tools, and crafting staples. Ages 6 - 12

French Language Conversation Group - Francophones of Michiana

Thu, Jul 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Classroom A

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Join us to practice your French language skills and meet others in our community learning the language!

America 250 Celebration

Sat, Jul 11, 11:00am - 2:00pm

Ballroom (A+B Combined),Beutter-Kernan Hall,Classroom A,Classroom B,Classroom C,Classroom D,Classroom E,Classroom F,Leighton Auditorium,Richard Pfeil Family Courtyard

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Celebrate 250 years of the United States of America with activities, a community art project, and performances by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi and Riley O'Conner and Molly B. Moon. For all ages.

A Little Pizza Fun

Tue, Jul 14, 3:00pm - 4:15pm

Ballroom A

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Join us using the Charlie Cart in a pizza making demonstration where kids can learn a brief history of the creation of pizza and make their own pizza! Please register to participate. Ages 6-11.

Telecommunications Assistive Technology - Presented by Aging Connections

Tue, Jul 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Beutter-Kernan Hall

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Speech-to-Speech relay service promotes telephone access for people living with conditions that affect speech. Presented by Andy Fitzenrider, Relay Indiana STS Outreach.

Felicity: An American Girl Adventure (G) - America 250 Film Series

Tue, Jul 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Leighton Auditorium

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Join us for film series with movies themed around 250 years of America! Felicity: An American Girl Adventure (2005) is a family drama directed by Nadia Tass.

Evening English Conversation Group

Wed, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Classroom E

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English Conversation Group allows English language learners to practice English together. Each meeting will have a conversation topic. For more information, email m.rangel@sjcpl.org.

Yoga for EveryBODY

Wed, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Beutter-Kernan Hall

Community... more

Community yoga classes offered with the aim of making yoga accessible to all.

Remix Your Routine - Presented by Whole Armor Health and Fitness

Wed, Jul 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Ballroom (A+B Combined)

Take the... more

Take the boring out of everyday nutrition and fitness. This class engages your senses, teaches lifelong healthy habits, and includes a light snack and energizing movement for the whole family.

Free Health Screenings - Courtesy of the St. Joseph County Department of Health

Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Ballroom (A+B Combined),Classroom D

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Meet Community Health Workers and get a free health screening at our SJCPL branches!

Camp Craft

Thu, Jul 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

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In this series of camp-inspired crafts, you will learn new skills using a variety of materials, tools, and crafting staples. Ages 6 - 12

French Language Conversation Group - Francophones of Michiana

Thu, Jul 16, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Classroom A

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Join us to practice your French language skills and meet others in our community learning the language!

Addicott Chamber Music Festival: Showcase Concert

Thu, Jul 16, 7:00pm - 8:30pm

Leighton Auditorium

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Student participants of the Louise E. Addicott Summer Chamber Music Festival at IU South Bend will perform a family friendly concert for all to enjoy!

Genealogy Coffee Chat

Sat, Jul 18, 9:00am - 10:00am

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Meet with fellow genealogists to share success stories and brick walls.

Genealogy Book Study

Sat, Jul 18, 10:15am - 11:15am

Classroom A

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Participants will gather monthly to discuss chapters of the book Mastering Genealogical Proof by Thomas W. Jones.

Registration is now closed

Summer Safety Event - Presented by St. Joseph County Department of Health

Sat, Jul 18, 11:00am - 1:00pm

Leighton Auditorium,Richard Pfeil Family Courtyard

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Access vital safety education and connect directly with local organizations at this free health and resource fair hosted by the St. Joseph County Department of Health’s EMBER program.

Lego Builder Challenge

Mon, Jul 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm

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Can you master the LEGO Builder Challenge? Test your building and creativity skills in four timed challenges with a theme, then share about your creations. Ages 6-11.

Girls Rock Michiana (Grades 3-5) - Presented in Partnership with The Music Village

Thu, Jul 23, 8:00am - 12:00pm

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