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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, Jan 13 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jan 14 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jan 15 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jan 16 9:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jan 17 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Jan 18 9:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Jan 19 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, Jan 15, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
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, Jan 16, 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.
Francis Branch Crochet & Knitting Club
Thu, Jan 16, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Francis Branch - The Silo Room
Come join us as we work on projects, share tips & ideas, learn new stitches & techniques, and finish those works-in-progress.
LEGO Club
Thu, Jan 16, 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, Jan 16, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Community Learning Center - Classroom A
Join us to practice your French language skills and meet others in our community learning the language!
Ultimate Werewolf Michiana - Social Deduction Gaming
Sat, Jan 18, 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Main Library - Community Learning Center - Classroom C
Join us to play social deduction games (similar to Among Us) which are fun for adults, teens, and older kids! These games are great for individuals, groups, or families!
Family Bingo Night - Western - Family Gaming Club
Sat, Jan 18, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Western Branch - Western Meeting Room
Come play bingo with your family or friend. Get a snack, have some fun and maybe even win a prize!
Quilts with Love
Tue, Jan 21, 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, Jan 22, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Francis Branch
All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.
French Language Conversation Group - Francophones of Michiana
Thu, Jan 23, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Community Learning Center - Classroom A
Join us to practice your French language skills and meet others in our community learning the language!
Cribbage Club
Mon, Jan 27, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Francis Branch - The Pasture 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, Jan 27, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Tutt Branch - Tutt Meeting Room
Whether you're just learning or can teach someone else how to crochet or knit, all are welcome to join this group of needlework enthusiasts.
Book Talks
Tue, Jan 28, 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Francis Branch - The Pasture Room
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, Jan 28, 4:00pm - 5:00pm
North Liberty Branch - North Liberty Meeting Room
Explore a wide range of genres with our fearless readers!
Chess Club
Wed, Jan 29, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Francis Branch - The Silo Room
All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.
French Language Conversation Group - Francophones of Michiana
Thu, Jan 30, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Community Learning Center - Classroom A
Join us to practice your French language skills and meet others in our community learning the language!
La Loteria - Mexican Bingo
Sat, Feb 01, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Western Branch - Western Meeting Room
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.
Cribbage Club
Mon, Feb 03, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Francis Branch - The Pasture 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, Feb 03, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Tutt Branch - Tutt Meeting Room
Whether you're just learning or can teach someone else how to crochet or knit, all are welcome to join this group of needlework enthusiasts.
Quilts with Love
Tue, Feb 04, 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, Feb 05, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Francis Branch - The Silo Room
All chess players are welcome, from the beginner wanting to learn for the first time to the advance player.
Fiber Craft and Chat Club
Wed, Feb 05, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
River Park Branch - River Park Meeting Room
You are invited to meet up with fellow fiber artists. Work on your own projects and be inspired by others and their creations. Knit, crochet, sew, spin, weave, embroider, and needlepoint.
Duplicate Bridge Club
Thu, Feb 06, 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.
Francis Branch Crochet & Knitting Club
Thu, Feb 06, 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Francis Branch - The Silo Room
Come join us as we work on projects, share tips & ideas, learn new stitches & techniques, and finish those works-in-progress.
French Language Conversation Group - Francophones of Michiana
Thu, Feb 06, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Community Learning Center - Classroom A
Join us to practice your French language skills and meet others in our community learning the language!
First Fridays Popcorn & Games
Fri, Feb 07, 1:00pm - 5:00pm
North Liberty Branch - North Liberty Branch,North Liberty Meeting Room
Bring a friend or make a new one on the first Friday of every month -- we'll have fresh popcorn and all kinds of games to play!
NRBC - A Book Club on Main Street
Sat, Feb 08, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Main Library - Study Room L202
This book club will focus on a different theme each season. Celebrate the new year by reading and discussing books on financial wellness.
Cribbage Club
Mon, Feb 10, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Francis Branch - The Pasture 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, Feb 10, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Tutt Branch - Tutt Meeting Room
Whether you're just learning or can teach someone else how to crochet or knit, all are welcome to join this group of needlework enthusiasts.
Euchre Club
Tue, Feb 11, 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Tutt Branch - Tutt Meeting Room
Euchre beginners and experts alike are invited to meet up for a lively game.
Euchre Club @ North Liberty
Wed, Feb 12, 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, Feb 13, 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, Feb 13, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tutt Branch - Tutt Meeting Room
Read and discuss a new historical fiction book each month with fellow history enthusiasts. Call Tutt Branch for this month’s selection.
French Language Conversation Group - Francophones of Michiana
Thu, Feb 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Main Library - Community Learning Center - Classroom A
Join us to practice your French language skills and meet others in our community learning the language!
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Origami Club
Fri, Feb 14, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Francis Branch
Everyone is welcome to come and share their knowledge of origami art and exchange ideas for origami art projects.
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