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Library Boomer Tour

The Library Boomer Tour is back for another summer! Join us for music, dancing, games, activities, and more.

Join us June 26-29 at a different park each day for music, dancing, games, activities, and more, in partnership with the City of South Bend Venues, Parks, and Arts. Boomer Tour will be hosted by Gentlemen & Scholars, with a special guest appearance by Lynn Coleman from LTIA. 

Locations: 

Monday, June 26: Potawatomi Park
Tuesday, June 27: O'Brien Park  
Wednesday, June 28: LaSalle Park 
Thursday, June 29: Pinhook Park (new location!) 

Performances: 

Monday, June 26: Potawatomi Park 
Potawatomi Zoo 
Buddy Pearson

Tuesday, June 27: O'Brien Park 
Meteorologist Maci Tetrick
Zumba with Carlitos 

Wednesday, June 28: LaSalle Park 
Library Karaoke
Spotlight Performers

Thursday, June 29: Pinhook Park 
The Music Village Jammers
Zumba with Carlitos 

Activities: 

Storytime 
Crafts 
Scavenger Hunts 
Science experiments 
Yard games
South Bend Bike Garage (LaSalle, 6/28 and Pinhook, 6/29 only) 

Vendors: 
MHAM
Girl Scouts of Northern Indiana
Smoke Free St. Joe 
Reins of Life (Pinhook, 6/29 only) 

Food & Drink: 
Cindy's Tazty Treatz
Kona Ice 

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Storytime | Health & Wellness | Games and Play | Film & Theatre | Crafts & Hobbies | Animals & Nature |

Main Library
Phone: 574-282-4646
Branch manager
Stephanie Murphy
Hours
Mon, Sep 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Sep 17 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Sep 18 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Sep 19 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Sep 20 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Sep 21 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Sep 22 1:00PM to 5:00PM
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About the branch

Features: numerous public meeting rooms, public computers, wireless laptops and iPads for in-house use and vending area.

Upcoming events

Chess Club
Wed, Sep 18, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Francis Branch - The Silo Room
All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.
Duplicate Bridge Club
Thu, Sep 19, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
German Township Branch - The Black Forest Room
Play duplicate bridge with the Battell Duplicate Bridge Club on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month.
Homeschool Club
Thu, Sep 19, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Centre Township Branch - The Butterfly Room
Homeschool families and at-home learning students are invited to gather monthly and engage in activities around STEM, reading, and more.
LEGO Club
Thu, Sep 19, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tutt Branch - Tutt Meeting Room
Join us each month for a new building challenge! We have added extra dates during summer break! Recommended for Ages 6+, but all are welcome!
French Language Conversation Group - Francophones of Michiana
Thu, Sep 19, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Community Learning Center - Classroom C
Join us to practice your French language skills and meet others in our community learning the language!
Gentle Parenting and Caregiving Club
Thu, Sep 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Study Room L201
This group brings together those interested in discussing conscious caregiving. This is a parent-led group for parents, caregivers, and educators who wish to learn more about the topic
Pokémon Lunch Bunch
Sat, Sep 21, 11:00am - 1:00pm
Centre Township Branch - The Alligator Room
Bring your lunch and chat about Pokémon, whether you play TCG, video games, or PoGo. Trade cards, play decks, join in party play or remote raids, or just meet friends and share your love of Pokémon.
Cribbage Club
Mon, Sep 23, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Francis Branch - The Silo Room
Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people, and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.
Crochet & Knitting Club
Mon, Sep 23, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Centre Township Branch - The Butterfly Room
Looking for a group to crochet or knit with? All are welcome to join this group of needlework enthusiasts.
Book Talks
Tue, Sep 24, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Main Library - Community Learning Center - Classroom F
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!
Liberty's Readers
Tue, Sep 24, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Liberty Branch - North Liberty Meeting Room
Explore a wide range of genres with fellow fearless readers! Call the branch for this month's selection (574) 656-3664
Chess Club
Wed, Sep 25, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Francis Branch - The Silo Room
All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.
Adventures in Bad Cinema
Wed, Sep 25, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
River Park Branch - River Park Meeting Room
In our 3rd year, we continue to celebrate the best film work of incompetent amateurs, and the worst work of hack professionals. Snacks provided.
Cancelled
French Language Conversation Group - Francophones of Michiana
Thu, Sep 26, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Community Learning Center
Join us to practice your French language skills and meet others in our community learning the language!
Books on Tap
Thu, Sep 26, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
The Cellar Wine Bar & Kitchen - 702 E Jefferson Blvd, South Bend, IN 46601
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.
Cribbage Club
Mon, Sep 30, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Francis Branch - The Silo Room
Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people, and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.
Crochet & Knitting Club
Mon, Sep 30, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Centre Township Branch - The Alligator Room
Looking for a group to crochet or knit with? All are welcome to join this group of needlework enthusiasts.
Quilts with Love
Tue, Oct 01, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
German Township Branch - The Black Forest Room
Meet up with other quilting enthusiasts to sew quilts and create other items for local charities.
Cancelled
German Language Conversation Group - Deutscher Stammtisch
Tue, Oct 01, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library - Community Learning Center
German Speakers in the Michiana area, come join us for a casual German conversation group!
Chess Club
Wed, Oct 02, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Francis Branch - The Silo Room
All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.
Duplicate Bridge Club
Thu, Oct 03, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
German Township Branch - The Black Forest Room
Play duplicate bridge with the Battell Duplicate Bridge Club on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month.
La Loteria - Mexican Bingo
Thu, Oct 03, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Western Branch - Western Branch
Join us for a family game of la lotería, a traditional Mexican game of chance similar to bingo. Enjoy snacks and the chance to win prizes.
French Language Conversation Group - Francophones of Michiana
Thu, Oct 03, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Community Learning Center - Classroom C
Join us to practice your French language skills and meet others in our community learning the language!
Cribbage Club
Mon, Oct 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Francis Branch - The Silo Room
Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people, and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.
Crochet & Knitting Club
Mon, Oct 07, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Centre Township Branch - The Alligator Room
Looking for a group to crochet or knit with? All are welcome to join this group of needlework enthusiasts.
Euchre Club @ Centre
Tue, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Centre Township Branch - The Alligator Room
Euchre beginners and experts alike are invited to meet up for a lively game.
Family Bingo Night - Western - Family Gaming Club
Tue, Oct 08, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Western Branch - Western Branch
Come play bingo with your family or friend. Get a snack, have some fun and maybe even win a prize!
Chess Club
Wed, Oct 09, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Francis Branch - The Silo Room
All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.
Euchre Club @ North Liberty
Wed, Oct 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
North Liberty Branch - North Liberty Meeting Room
You might be a Hoosier if you already know the rules. Join us for Euchre Club at North Liberty, second Wednesday of every month.
Homeschool Club
Thu, Oct 10, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Lakeville Branch - Lakeville Meeting Room
Lakeville Homeschoolers club will meet monthly for socialization, guest speakers, and educational planning.
Pages In Time
Thu, Oct 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Centre Township Branch - The Alligator Room
Read and discuss a new historical fiction book each month with fellow history enthusiasts. Call Centre Branch for this month’s selection.
The Green Dragon: A Fantasy Book Club - From the Dust Returned by Ray Bradbury
Thu, Oct 10, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Francis Branch - The Silo Room
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 at the Francis Branch.
French Language Conversation Group - Francophones of Michiana
Thu, Oct 10, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Community Learning Center - Classroom C
Join us to practice your French language skills and meet others in our community learning the language!
Origami Club
Fri, Oct 11, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Francis Branch - The Pasture Room
Everyone is welcome to come and share their knowledge of origami art and exchange ideas for origami art projects.
NRBC - A Book Club on Main Street
Sat, Oct 12, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Study Room L202
This book club will focus on a different theme each season. This fall, the club will explore fiction books about family and friendship.
Cribbage Club
Mon, Oct 14, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Francis Branch - The Silo Room
Cribbage offers an opportunity to meet new people, and learn a fun game. Cribbage is a card game in which each player tries to form various counting combinations of cards.
Crochet & Knitting Club
Mon, Oct 14, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Centre Township Branch - The Alligator Room
Looking for a group to crochet or knit with? All are welcome to join this group of needlework enthusiasts.
Quilts with Love
Tue, Oct 15, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
German Township Branch - The Black Forest Room
Meet up with other quilting enthusiasts to sew quilts and create other items for local charities.
Chess Club
Wed, Oct 16, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Francis Branch - The Silo Room
All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.
Duplicate Bridge Club
Thu, Oct 17, 12:00pm - 4:00pm
German Township Branch - The Black Forest Room
Play duplicate bridge with the Battell Duplicate Bridge Club on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month.
LEGO Club
Thu, Oct 17, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Tutt Branch - Tutt Meeting Room
Join us each month for a new building challenge! We have added extra dates during summer break! Recommended for Ages 6+, but all are welcome!
French Language Conversation Group - Francophones of Michiana
Thu, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Community Learning Center - Classroom C
Join us to practice your French language skills and meet others in our community learning the language!
Gentle Parenting and Caregiving Club
Thu, Oct 17, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Main Library - Study Room L201
This group brings together those interested in discussing conscious caregiving. This is a parent-led group for parents, caregivers, and educators who wish to learn more about the topic
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