Bremen Public Library

Sewing 101
2023-04-15 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Ages 8-14 are invited to learn sewing basics at the library. Join Miss Cindy on April 15th at 2 p.m. for a beginner class. Register in person or at the link below:
Sewing 101

Digitizing Your Slides & Negatives
2023-04-17 10:00 - 13:00, 2023-04-22 13:00 - 16:00
If you are interested in converting your negatives or slides over to a digital format, please join us in our makerspace for instruction and assistance. Bring your negatives or slides, a drive to save your work on, and cotton gloves if you are concerned about fingerprints on your material. Register at:
Digitizing Your Slides & Negatives

Maker Monday
2023-04-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-24 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-05-01 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.

Young Soul Readers
2023-04-17 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.

Music & Move
2023-04-18 09:30 - 10:00, 2023-04-25 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
2023-04-18 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
2023-04-19 09:30 - 10:00, 2023-04-26 09:30 - 10:00
Interactive story time for little ones, ages 0-5, and their parents, grandparents, or caregivers.

Readers Book Club
2023-04-19 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.

Teen Cafe
2023-04-19 15:30 - 17:00, 2023-04-26 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
2023-04-20 09:30 - 10:15, 2023-04-27 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
2023-04-20 16:00 - 17:00, 2023-04-27 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.

Gardening Club
2023-04-22 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
2023-04-22 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for free-building Lego fun for kids in grades K-5. No registration required.

National Library Week April 23-29
2023-04-23 00:00 - 23:59
Gently used booksEvery adult who visits us during National Library Week gets to pick out a free, gently used, mystery book.
Stop by the Children’s Room for a scavenger huntBook BingoFriday the 28th from 3:30 to 4:30, grades K-5 are invited to play bingo to win books.
“Are You Smarter Than a Librarian?” Trivia NightPatrons 16 and older can sign up online to compete against each other and our panel of librarians. Join us for this after hours program on Friday, April 28, at 6 p.m. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Refreshments sponsored by H&R Block.
Mario Kart TournamentOn April 29th, students in grades 6-12 are invited to compete in our Mario Kart Tournament. Come enjoy a friendly competition, snacks, activities, and PIZZA! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will receive a prize, as well as ultimate bragging rights. Register at:
Mario Kart Tournament
Spot us around town dressed as your favorite book characters

Friends Board Meeting
2023-04-24 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.

BPL Board Meeting
2023-04-24 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
2023-04-25 16:00 - 17:00
Grades K-5 are invited to come craft with us! Register at:
Kids Crafternoon

Book Bingo
2023-04-28 15:30 - 16:30
Children 10 and under are invited to come play bingo for books. Number recognition for 1-75 required to attend without an adult.
No registration necessary.

Poem in Your Pocket Day
2023-04-29 00:00 - 23:59
Celebrate National Poem in Your Pocket Day by stopping by the children’s department to pick up a poem. Share the way poetry brings joy by simply carrying one in your pocket.

Mario Kart Tournament
2023-04-29 10:00 - 12:30
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to compete in our Mario Kart Tournament! Come enjoy a friendly competition, snacks, activities, and PIZZA! 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners will receive a prize, as well as ultimate bragging rights!
Register at:
Mario Kart Tournament

Potato Head Week
2023-05-01 00:00 - 23:59
National Potato Head Day falls on April 30th each year, but here at the the Bremen Public Library, we decided the Potato Heads deserve a whole week! Check out all the spud-tacular programs we’ll have going on May 1st through 6th.

Stop by the lower level to decorate potato heads on the felt wall, and participate in a scavenger hunt.
Submit an entry for the Potato Head coloring contest. Pick up coloring sheets in the Children’s Room.
Each day in the Adult Department, search for a life-sized Mr. Potato Head to win a prize.
On May 3rd at 4:00, grades 6-12 are invited to a “Guess That Chip” program. Registration is required.
Patrons are invited to a potato bar on May 4th from 11:00-1:00 as a giveback to the community.
Regularly scheduled Preschool Storytime will include potato painting.

Overbooked
2023-05-01 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.
