Bremen Public Library

Anime-tion Club
2023-08-03 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-27 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-20 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-07-13 16:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
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.

Foam Party
2023-08-03 00:00 - 23:59
On August 3rd, BPL will be hosting a back-to-school day, ending with a Foam Party at 6 p.m. in the back parking lot. No registration is required for this.
From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., stop by our makerspace to design and create your own button.
Several prizes will be raffled off during the day and at our foam party. Prizes are sponsored by Southwire.
Check out our Information Station for more back-to-school information.

Teen Cafe
2023-08-02 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.

Once Upon a Crime Book Club
2023-08-01 18:30 - 19:30

Paint Your Own Canvas
2023-08-01 17:00 - 18:00
Join us for a step-by-step painting class! Ages 16 and older. Register at:
Paint Your Own Canvas

BPL Board Meeting
2023-07-31 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:

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

Friends Board Meeting
2023-07-31 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.

Book Sale - FoL Members
2023-07-29 15:00 - 17:00
Bremen Public Library’s annual book sale will be held July 29th through August 4th (library closed July 30th) 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, July 29th from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. 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, July 31st through Friday, August 4th. 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 4th, 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.

Family Movie Day
2023-07-29 13:00 - 15:00
Your family is invited to a viewing of the movie UP with a s’mores bar.

Interactive Movies
2023-07-28 14:00 - 15:30
Join us for an interactive movie experience. Kits will be provided for each registered individual. Click the link to sign up:
Camp Rock Interactive Movie

Under the Stars Bingo
2023-07-27 17:00 - 18:30
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to participate in our Under the Stars Bingo Night! Come enjoy five rounds of five Bingo games to win different prizes. Register at the link below:
Under the Stars Bingo

Camp BPL: Featuring Hoots to Howls Wildlife Rehabilitation
2023-07-27 14:00 - 15:00
Children entering 1-5 grade are invited to join us for crafts, snacks, and activities as we explore the joys of reading and the outdoors this summer at Camp BPL.
June 8 – Camping
June 15 – Rivers, Lakes, & Ponds (featuring Roz Puppets)
June 22 – Bugs (featuring Marshall County Recycle Depot)
June 29 – Hiking & Parks
July 6 – Nature at Night
July 13 – Plants
July 20 – Rock & Gems
July 27 – Birds (featuring Hoots to Howls Wildlife Rehabilitation)

Story Camp
2023-07-27 09:30 - 10:15, 2023-07-20 09:30 - 10:15, 2023-07-13 09:30 - 10:15
Stories, rhymes, crafts, and activities for your little one. Program is geared towards 2-5 year olds, but siblings are welcome to attend.
June 8th – Camping
June 15th – Rivers, Lakes, & Ponds
June 22nd – Bugs
June 29th – Hiking & Parks
July 6th – Nature at Night
July 13th – Plants
July 20th – Rock & Gems
July 27th – Birds

National Hot Fudge Sundae Day
2023-07-25 14:00 - 15:00
Stop by to enjoy a Hot Fudge Sunday and a toppingbar.

Camp 48
2023-07-25 14:00 - 15:00
For tweens entering 4th through 8th grade.
Garbology with River Watson from Marshall County Recycle Depot. Register at:
Garbology with River Watson

Music & Move
2023-07-25 09:30 - 10:00, 2023-07-18 09:30 - 10:00
Get moving! Songs and dance followed by a cool-downstretch. Designed for toddlers and preschoolers. Adults mustattend with children.

Reel Classy Film Club
2023-07-22 10:00 - 12:30
This is an open casting call for all local cinephiles! Come join us as we screen the classic film Singin’ in the Rain starring Hollywood legends Gene Kelly and Debbie Reynolds. Light snacks and refreshments will be provided. Ages 18 and older.

Camp BPL
2023-07-20 14:00 - 15:00, 2023-07-13 14:00 - 15:00
Children entering 1-5 grade are invited to join us for crafts, snacks, and activities as we explore the joys of reading and the outdoors this summer at Camp BPL. No registration required.
June 8 – Camping
June 15 – Rivers, Lakes, & Ponds (featuring Roz Puppets)
June 22 – Bugs (featuring Marshall County Recycle Depot)
June 29 – Hiking & Parks
July 6 – Nature at Night
July 13 – Plants
July 20 – Rock & Gems
July 27 – Birds (featuring Hoots to Howls Wildlife Rehabilitation)

Readers Book Club
2023-07-19 14:15 - 15:15
The Readers Book Club meets the third Wednesday of each month from 2:15 to 3:15 p.m. in the Library’s Lower Level Meeting Room. This club was started in November 1999 and grew so quickly a second group had to be formed. Terrie Bickel, tbickel@bremen.lib.in.us, is the current leader of the Readers.

I<3 Squishmallows #TEEN
2023-07-18 17:00 - 18:00
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to bring your favorite Squishmallows and join us for fun, games, and activities! Register at the link:
I Love Squishmallows

Young Soul Readers
2023-07-17 18:30 - 19:30
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.

Christmas in July Ornament Craft
2023-07-13 17:00 - 18:00
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to make a Christmas themed ornament. Register at the link:
Christmas in July Ornament Craft

Overbooked
2023-07-12 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.
