Bremen Public Library

Overbooked
2024-01-10 18:30 - 19:30 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
Overbooked launched in January 2023. Their slogan is, “Because it’s not hoarding if it’s books.” Sonia Hernandez, shernandez@bremen.lib.in.us, is the leader.

Preschool Storytime
2024-01-11 09:30 - 10:15, 2024-01-18 09:30 - 10:15, 2024-01-25 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

Anime-tion Club
2024-01-11 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-18 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-25 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.

Game Time
2024-01-11 18:00 - 19:00
Kids in grades 2-5 are invited to come try different types of games. We will be trying everything from card games, board games, and video games. No registration required.

Crochet 101
2024-01-13 10:00 - 11:00, 2024-01-16 18:00 - 19:00, 2024-01-22 14:00 - 15:00
Join us for a beginner class where you’ll learn the basics of crochet with one-on-one instruction. All materials will be provided. This program will take place in Makerspace Room 1. Register at the link for one of the dates listed below.
Thursday, January 4th at 12 p.m.Saturday, January 13th at 10 a.m.Tuesday, January 16th at 6 p.m.Monday, January 22nd at 2 p.m.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A054EABA92CA6F58-45581017-crochet#/

Book Raffle
2024-01-15 00:00 - 23:59
To celebrate our new Raffle Drum, gifted to us by H&R Block, any adult patron that comes into the library during the week will be entered into a drawing. The lucky winner will receive a handbag, and several new books! Program runs January 15th to 21st.
Can you tell we’re excited?

Young Soul Readers
2024-01-15 18:30 - 19:30, 2024-01-17 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.” Karly Harper, kharper@bremen.lib.in.us, is the leader.

Kids in the Kitchen
2024-01-16 16:00 - 17:00
Easy cooking fun for kids in kindergarten through 5th grade. Come learn the basic kitchen skills and help build healthy eating habits. No registration required.

How to Canva (Teens)
2024-01-16 16:00 - 17:00, 2024-01-23 16:00 - 17:00
Students in grades 6-12 are invited to learn how to use Canva. Canva is an online graphic design platform that is used to create social media graphics and presentations. Students will need to have, or create, an email address. Please bring either your own smartphone, tablet, or laptop. The library has a limited number of laptops. Registration is required. Event runs every Tuesday in January.
Call 574-546-2849 with any questions.

Readers Book Club
2024-01-17 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
2024-01-17 15:30 - 17:00, 2024-01-24 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.

ProCraftinator's Club
2024-01-20 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.

Monopoly Tournament
2024-01-20 10:30 - 14:00
Ages 8 and up are invited to our annual Monopoly Tournament! Refreshments, prizes, and MORE! Register at the link below:
Monopoly Tournament

Music & Move
2024-01-23 09:30 - 10:00, 2024-01-30 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.

Crafternoon Tuesdays
2024-01-23 16:00 - 17:00
Grades 1-5 are invited to come craft with us from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Register at the link below:
Crafternoon Tuesdays

Wiggle Worms
2024-01-24 09:30 - 10:00
Interactive story time for little ones, ages 0-5, and their adult. No registration required.

Squishmallow Bingo
2024-01-25 18:00 - 19:00
Grab a Squishmallow and join us for Squishmallow bingo! No registration required.

Bremen High School Homecoming Basketball Game
2024-01-26 00:00 - 23:59
On January 26th, the Bremen Public Library will have representatives at a booth outside the BHS gym. Learn about upcoming programs, resources BPL offers, and be entered into a raffle. There will be prizes for all ages.
Winners will be chosen during the second half of the game.

Board Meeting
2024-01-29 16:30 - 17:30
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 Member:

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

Friends Board Meeting
2024-01-29 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.
