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Summer Book Party: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
2026-06-08 16:30:00 2026-06-08 18:00:00 America/New_York Summer Book Party: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Calling all Diary of a Wimpy Kid fans! Join us for a party full of fun activities, crafts, and trivia straight out of the stories you love. Light snacks will be provided. Geared toward ages 6 - 11. Main Library - Story House

Monday, June 08
4:30pm - 6:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-08 16:30:00 2026-06-08 18:00:00 America/New_York Summer Book Party: Diary of a Wimpy Kid Calling all Diary of a Wimpy Kid fans! Join us for a party full of fun activities, crafts, and trivia straight out of the stories you love. Light snacks will be provided. Geared toward ages 6 - 11. Main Library - Story House

Main Library

Story House

Calling all Diary of a Wimpy Kid fans! Join us for a party full of fun activities, crafts, and trivia straight out of the stories you love. Light snacks will be provided. Geared toward ages 6 - 11.

Design the cover of your very own wimpy diary, craft some stinky (felt) cheese, test your knowledge with Wimpy Kid trivia, and take pictures with character masks in front of our photo wall!

AGE GROUP: | Children (6-11) |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Authors |

Main Library
Phone: 574-282-4646
Hours
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Mon, Jun 01 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jun 02 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jun 03 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jun 04 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jun 05 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jun 06 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jun 07 Closed
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Features: numerous public meeting rooms, public computers, wireless laptops and iPads for in-house use and vending area.

Upcoming events

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Bingo
Wed, Jun 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room
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Join us Wednesdays for a chance to earn fun small prizes and socialize with others!
Create A Bookmark Contest - Summer Reading
Fri, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
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Grab a blank bookmark from any of our library locations and create your own design. One winner from each age group will receive an art kit. For preK-12th grade. Enter June 5 - July 31.
Dungeons & Dragons
Sat, Jun 06, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room
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Come to the Teen Room on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month to learn about a new playable race or class in D&D, create your own character, and use that character to play a mini-game!
Summer Book Party: Diary of a Wimpy Kid
Mon, Jun 08, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Story House
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Calling all Diary of a Wimpy Kid fans! Join us for a party full of fun activities, crafts, and trivia straight out of the stories you love. Light snacks will be provided. Geared toward ages 6 - 11.
Bingo
Wed, Jun 10, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room
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Join us Wednesdays for a chance to earn fun small prizes and socialize with others!
Camp Craft
Thu, Jun 11, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Story House
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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
Cowboy Conversations - Presented by Midwest Invitational Rodeo
Mon, Jun 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Story House
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Meet Cowboy Brian, a real life cowboy from Midwest Invitational Rodeo. Learn about the history of the cowboy hat, and enjoy cowboy crafts and refreshments. For all ages.
Lego Builder Challenge
Mon, Jun 15, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story House
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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.
Cozy Crafting - Weaving Potholders
Tue, Jun 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room
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Drop in on the 3rd Tuesday of each month to chill, unwind, craft with others, and build new friendships! Snacks and drinks provided while supplies last.
The Write Space
Tue, Jun 16, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult Virtual Programming Room
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A virtual support group for writers and aspiring writers. Join our Zoom meeting to participate in writing prompts, chatting, and dreaming about next steps in your writing life.
Book Chat
Wed, Jun 17, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Study Room L201
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Come discuss your latest reads at this social event meeting the third Wednesday of each month. Share your reviews of your latest reads. Meet us on the second floor in Study Room L201.
Bingo
Wed, Jun 17, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room
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Join us Wednesdays for a chance to earn fun small prizes and socialize with others!
Guitar for Beginners - Intro to Guitar
Thu, Jun 18, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Are you thinking of learning guitar? This series is perfect for those just starting their musical journey! All materials provided.
Camp Craft
Thu, Jun 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Story House
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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
Community Curated Exhibit - Gallery Reception
Thu, Jun 18, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Gallery
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Join us for the gallery reception for the community curated art exhibit!
Dungeons & Dragons
Sat, Jun 20, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room
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Come to the Teen Room on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month to learn about a new playable race or class in D&D, create your own character, and use that character to play a mini-game!
Pokémon Power Hour
Mon, Jun 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story House
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Master your skills as a Pokémon trading card player with Pokémon Power Hour. We'll learn about Pokémon world via trivia, crafts, trading cards and exciting matches.
Bingo
Wed, Jun 24, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Join us Wednesdays for a chance to earn fun small prizes and socialize with others!
Camp Craft
Thu, Jun 25, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Story House
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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
South Bend Symphony Orchestra presents “Tales + Tunes”
Sat, Jun 27, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Story House
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Join Symphony musician & author Diana Shelton Ford and illustrator Lee Bauman for a live reading of Long Neck Lucy Learns the Watusi and music, followed by a fun craft! Recommended for 8 and under.
Story Builders: Creative Writing & Bookbinding
Mon, Jun 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story House
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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.
Bingo
Wed, Jul 01, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room
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Join us Wednesdays for a chance to earn fun small prizes and socialize with others!
Camp Craft
Thu, Jul 02, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Story House
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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
Films in the Storyhouse: Zootopia 2
Mon, Jul 06, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Story House
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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.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
Tue, Jul 07, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room
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Put your gaming skills to the test as you battle others in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Food and drinks provided while supplies last.
Bingo
Wed, Jul 08, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room
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Join us Wednesdays for a chance to earn fun small prizes and socialize with others!
Camp Craft
Thu, Jul 09, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Story House
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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
Summer Book Party: Dog Man
Mon, Jul 13, 4:30pm - 6:00pm
Story House
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Calling all Dog Man fans! Join us for a party full of fun activities, crafts, and trivia straight out of the stories you love. Light snacks will be provided. Geared toward ages 6 - 11.
Book Chat
Wed, Jul 15, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Study Room L201
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Come discuss your latest reads at this social event meeting the third Wednesday of each month. Share your reviews of your latest reads. Meet us on the second floor in Study Room L201.
Bingo
Wed, Jul 15, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room
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Join us Wednesdays for a chance to earn fun small prizes and socialize with others!
Guitar for Beginners - Learn Chords
Thu, Jul 16, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room
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Are you thinking of learning guitar? This series is perfect for those just starting their musical journey! All materials provided.
Camp Craft
Thu, Jul 16, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Story House
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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
Dungeons & Dragons
Sat, Jul 18, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room
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Come to the Teen Room on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month to learn about a new playable race or class in D&D, create your own character, and use that character to play a mini-game!
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