Bremen Public Library

Young Soul Readers
2023-03-20 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Young Soul Readers launched in January 2023. This group meets on the third Monday of each from from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Their slogan is, “No one is ever too old to read a good book.” Shelli Kauffman, skauffman@bremen.lib.in.us, is the leader.

Music & Move
2023-03-21 09:30 - 10:00, 2023-03-28 09:30 - 10:00, 2023-04-04 09:30 - 10:00
Get moving! Songs and dance followed by a cool-down stretch. Designed for toddlers and preschoolers. Adult must attend with child. No registration required.

Kids in the Kitchen
2023-03-21 16:00 - 17:00
Easy cooking fun for kids in Kindergarten-5th grade. Come learn basic kitchen skills and help build healthy eating habits. Register at:
Kids in the Kitchen

Wiggle Worms
2023-03-22 09:30 - 10:00, 2023-03-29 09:30 - 10:00
Interactive story time for little ones, ages 0-5, and their parents, grandparents, or caregivers.

Teen Cafe
2023-03-22 15:30 - 17:00, 2023-03-29 15:30 - 17:00
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to play board games, eat snacks, and play the Nintendo Switch! Every Wed. at 3:30-5:00. No registration required.

Preschool Storytime
2023-03-23 09:30 - 10:15, 2023-03-30 09:30 - 10:15
Preschool Story Time will encourage the development of early literacy skills in children ages 3-5 who are ready to attend independently. Register at:
Preschool Storytime

Anime-tion Club
2023-03-23 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-03-30 16:00 - 17:00
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to watch a selected animated series each month followed by a discussion. This group meets every Thursday at 4 p.m. No registration required.

Story Time #TEENS
2023-03-23 17:00 - 18:00
Teens in grades 6-12 are invited to join our story time reimagined for teens! No registration necessary.

Gardening Club
2023-03-25 10:00 - 11:00
Map out your 2023 garden, share tips and tricks, and bring in your favorite home grown recipes! Gardening Club is the perfect place to spend a Saturday morning trading extra seeds, fresh produce, or just funny gardening stories with your fellow green thumbed community. No registration is necessary. Light refreshments will be provided.

Library Legoland
2023-03-25 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for free-building Lego fun for kids in grades K-5. No registration required.

Maker Monday
2023-03-27 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-03 16:00 - 17:00
Mondays are for the Makers here at the Bremen Public Library! Kids, come make whatever your imagination can dream up: Make a bracelet with beads and yarn, make a building with pipe cleaners, make a painting, make a drawing…ANYTHING! We’ll provide the supplies, and you provide the making!
No registration required.

Friends Board Meeting
2023-03-27 18:30 - 19:30
The meetings are open to the public. If you are interested in becoming involved with the Friends as a volunteer or a board member, email us at bremenpubliclibrary@gmail.com for more information.

Tea Party
2023-03-27 18:30 - 20:00
It’s tea time at the library! After a hiatus due to COVID and renovations, we’re delighted to bring this spring tradition back. On Monday March 27, or Tuesday March 28, we invite you to the Enchanted Wood to gather with family and friends for an evening sipping tea, enjoying snacks, and a play put on by area children. Children must attend with an adult.
Registration is required and seating is limited.
If your child would like to participate in the play, please email Kate at: kblakely@bremen.lib.in.us or call the library at 574-546-2849
Monday Tea Party Registration

BPL Board Meeting
2023-03-27 19:00 - 20:00 | Lower Level Meeting Room
Bremen Public Library’s Board of Trustees consists of volunteers who bring professional expertise to determine and manage library policies and operations. One member is appointed by each of the following agencies: the Bremen Public School Board, the German Township Advisory Board, the Bremen Town Council, the Marshall County Council and the Marshall County Commissioners. Regular meetings of the library board are held the last Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the library’s meeting room. These meetings are open to the public.
Current Board Member:

Brad Yoder, President
Cynthia McKenzie, Vice President
Lisa Scott, Treasurer
Jennifer Heiter, Secretary
Rhonda McIntyre
Kim Meyer
Joyce Graybill

Kids Crafternoon
2023-03-28 16:00 - 17:00
Grades K-5 are invited to come craft with us! Register at:
Kids Crafternoon

Tea Party
2023-03-28 18:30 - 20:00
It’s tea time at the library! After a hiatus due to COVID and renovations, we’re delighted to bring this spring tradition back. On Monday March 27, or Tuesday March 28, we invite you to the Enchanted Wood to gather with family and friends for an evening sipping tea, enjoying snacks, and a play put on by area children. Children must attend with an adult.
Registration is required and seating is limited.
If your child would like to participate in the play, please email Kate at: kblakely@bremen.lib.in.us or call the library at 574-546-2849
Tuesday Tea Party Registration

Tween Reading Challenge
2023-03-31 00:00 - 23:59
Tween Reading Challenge: March 31st to April 15th
Students in grades 5-8 will be competing against each other for our inaugural Tween Reading Challenge. This year’s theme is cryptids, and each grade will be represented by a different creature.
5th grade – Loch Ness6th grade – Aliens7th grade – Mothman8th grade – Bigfoot
Individual students who read 5 books will be entered into a raffle for a grand prize. In addition, the grade that reads the most books will win a pizza party and bragging rights until next year’s challenge.
Register at:
Tween Reading Challenge

Stickerpalooza
2023-03-31 14:00 - 15:00
If you love to collect stickers, you’re invited to the sticker celebration of the year. Kids 12 and under will get a blank sticker journal to decorate. The library will have plenty of stickers on hand, but participants can also bring their own stickers to show off or trade!

Eliot Rosewater 2022-2023 Nominee Bingo
2023-04-01 00:00 - 23:59
From April 1st through May 13th, students in grades 6-12 can win prizes by reading Eliot Rosewater nominated novels. Turn in your bingo card on or before May 13th and get a prize for every bingo you’ve completed.

Pokémon Club
2023-04-01 11:00 - 12:00
Ages 8 and up are welcome to bring their Pokémon collection and duel it out with their peers at BPL on the first Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. Whether it be the TCG, Nintendo Switch games or Pokémon Go (BPL is a PoGo Gym!), or join us in watching the show/movies and even some Pokémon themed crafts!
Whatever we do, you can train to be a PokeMaster! Register at the link below:
Pokémon Club

Bigfoot Diorama
2023-04-03 15:00 - 16:00
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to make a Bigfoot Diorama! Register at the link below:
Bigfoot Diorama

Overbooked
2023-04-03 18:30 - 19:30
Overbooked launched in January 2023. This group meets on the first Monday of each month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Their slogan is, “Because it’s not hoarding if it’s books.” Sonia Hernandez, shernandez@bremen.lib.in.us, is the leader.

Create Your Own Graphic Novel
2023-04-04 16:00 - 17:00
Grades 1-5 are invited to get creative and design their very own graphic novel. No registration required.
