Bremen Public Library

Library Board Meeting
2024-07-22 16:30 - 17:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
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 4:30 p.m. in the library’s meeting room. These meetings are open to the public.
Current Board Members:

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

Music & Move
2024-07-23 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.

American Mah Jongg Club
2024-07-23 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-07-30 12:00 - 15:00, 2024-08-06 12:00 - 15:00
Looking for a midday pick-me-up? Experienced or beginner players are welcome to join the BPL Mah Jongg Club. Novices will be taught how to play and all equipment is provided.

Camp 48
2024-07-23 15:00 - 16:00
For tweens entering 4th through 8th grade.June 11 – Live Action Oregon TrailJune 25 – Fantasy MapsJuly 9 – Escape Room in a BoxJuly 23 – Adventure Movie TriviaRegister in person or at the link below.Camp 48

Read Around the States Book Tasting
2024-07-23 17:00 - 18:00
Eight different stations, all themed after different parts of the U.S. Will provide patrons with a little taste of that region. Correlating snacks and books that take place in those states will be at each station. Patrons will have 10 minutes to indulge, and then they will move on to the next station, taking any books that might’ve piqued their interest.
No registration required.

Land. Sea. Air. How Do I Get There?
2024-07-25 09:30 - 10:00
Join us for stories, rhymes, crafts, and activities as we adventure through land, sea, and air. Program is geared towards 2-5 year olds, but siblings are welcome to attend. Program will be on Thursdays at 9:30 during summer reading.
June 6 – Introduction to Transportation
June 13 – Cars & Trucks
June 20 – Buses
June 27 – Boats
July 11 – Trains
July 18 – Planes
July 25 – Heavy Machinery

Passport to Adventure
2024-07-25 14:00 - 15:00
Children entering 1-5 grade are invited to join us for crafts, snacks, and activities as we travel through books this summer. No registration required.

Book Babies
2024-07-26 10:30 - 11:00
Enjoy books, songs, and rhymes at this special storytime designed for babies ages 24 months and younger. There will be play time directly after class. Classes will be every Friday at 10:30 a.m. during Summer Reading. No registration required.

ProCraftinator's Club
2024-07-27 10:30 - 12:00
Knitters, sewers, crocheters, cross stitchers, journalers, quilters and all other crafters who are looking for company while they work on their projects, are welcome to join us once a month from 10:30 a.m. to noon.

Diamond Art
2024-07-27 13:00 - 14:00
Create a masterpiece using miniature diamonds. Register by visiting the link below.
Diamond Art

Mocha Mondays
2024-07-29 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-05 09:00 - 11:00, 2024-08-12 09:00 - 11:00
Patrons ages 55 and older are invited to a relaxing time of coffee and conversation in the large meeting room, and/or the patio. Light refreshments, trivia, magazines and playing cards will be available for those who want a little added excitement.

Mocha Mondays
2024-07-29 13:00 - 15:00
Patrons ages 55 and older are invited to a relaxing time of coffee and conversation in the large meeting room, and/or the patio. Light refreshments, trivia, magazines and playing cards will be available for those who want a little added entertainment.

Friends Board Meeting
2024-07-29 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.

Foam Party
2024-07-30 18:00 - 19:00
On July 30th, BPL will be hosting a foam party at 6 p.m. in the back parking lot. No registration is required for this event.

Paint Your Heart Out
2024-08-01 17:00 - 18:00
Grades 6-12 are invited to a step-by-step painting class where they’ll learn the basics of art and make their very own canvas. Classes start at 5 p.m. Register at the link below.
Paint Your Heart Out

A-Maize-ing Farming
2024-08-03 10:00 - 11:00
Join us for a special storytime with the Marshall County Farm Bureau. We will read the 2024 Book of the Year, Learn all about corn, eat some delicious popcorn, and touch a tractor. No registration necessary.

Book Sale - FoL Members
2024-08-03 10:00 - 12:00
Bremen Public Library’s annual book sale will be held August 3rd through August 9th (library closed August 4th) in the Lower Level Meeting Room. Every item will be .50 each.
A special presale, open only to Friends of Bremen Public Library members, will be held Saturday, August 3rd from 10 a.m. to Noon. Friends memberships will be available for purchase at the door. Cost is $10 for a senior, $20 for an individual, $25 for a household, $100 for lifetime membership, or $150 for a lifetime household membership.
The book sale will be open to the general public for five days: Monday, August 5th through Friday, August 9th. Monday through Thursday hours: 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Friday hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
On the final day of the sale, August 9th, customers can fill a bag with books for $1.00.
All proceeds from the annual book sale benefit Friends of Bremen Public Library, a not-for-profit organization that supports the library through philanthropy and advocacy. The Friends use the funds from the book sale to support the library by contributing much-needed equipment, supplies, and programs to the library throughout the year.

Pokémon Club
2024-08-03 11:00 - 12:00
Kids ages 8 and up are welcome to join us on the first Saturday of each month at 11 a.m. for gaming, discussion, crafts, and more! No registration is required.

How to Hair Do's
2024-08-03 13:00 - 14:30
Join us to learn the how to’s of basic hair do’s led by a licensed cosmetologist. This program is open to all pairings. If you’re under the age of 15, you must have an adult with you to help assist. Register at the link below. Supplies will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own.
How to Hair Do’s

Book Sale
2024-08-05 00:00 - 2024-08-09 23:59

Overbooked
2024-08-05 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.

Once Upon a Crime
2024-08-06 18:30 - 19:30
The Once Upon a Crime Book Club was formed in June 2020 to meet a growing interest in the genres of suspense, mystery and thriller. This group meets on the first Tuesday of the month from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Their slogan is, “Get a clue, read!” Darla Kiefer, dkiefer@bremen.lib.in.us, is the current leader of the Once Upon a Crime Book Club.

Wiggle Worms
2024-08-07 09:30 - 10:00
Interactive story time for little ones, ages 0-5, and their adult. No registration required.

Teen Gaming Club
2024-08-07 15:30 - 17:00
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to our monthly Teen Gaming Club! Students are welcome to bring their own handheld games. No registration required.

Preschool Storytime
2024-08-08 09:30 - 10:15
Preschool Storytime will encourage the development of early literacy skills in children ages 3-5 who are ready to attend independently. Regular attendance is expected as skills build from week to week. Register at the link below:
Preschool Storytime

Book Babies
2024-08-09 10:30 - 11:30
Enjoy books, songs, and rhymes at this special storytime designed for babies ages 24 months and younger. There will be play time directly after class. No registration required.
