Echoes of the Great Migration (Adults)
Jun
18

Echoes of the Great Migration (Adults)

A PBS Michiana Original Documentary

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The U.S. and the Holocaust: A film by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick & Sarah Botstein PART ONE (1/3)
Jun
25

The U.S. and the Holocaust: A film by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick & Sarah Botstein PART ONE (1/3)

The U.S. and the Holocaust, a documentary by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, and Sarah Botstein, explores the rise of Hitler and Nazism in Germany within the broader context of global antisemitism, racism, immigration, and eugenics in the United States, as well as race laws in the American South. This three-part, six-hour series will be shown in its entirety. 

Showtimes are as follows: Thursday, June 25th 10:30am-4:30pm, Thursday, July 9th, 10:30am-4:30pm, and Thursday July 23rd, 10:30am-4:30pm in Meeting Room A/B

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Lagrange Summer Arts Festival
Jun
27

Lagrange Summer Arts Festival

(All Ages)

LaGrange County Arts offers opportunities for the community to present artistic creation and expression through collaboration, shared experiences, and learning opportunities involving professional artists.

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The U.S. and the Holocaust: A film by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick & Sarah Botstein PART TWO (2/3)
Jul
9

The U.S. and the Holocaust: A film by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick & Sarah Botstein PART TWO (2/3)

The U.S. and the Holocaust, a documentary by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, and Sarah Botstein, explores the rise of Hitler and Nazism in Germany within the broader context of global antisemitism, racism, immigration, and eugenics in the United States, as well as race laws in the American South. This three-part, six-hour series will be shown in its entirety. 

Showtimes are as follows: Thursday, June 25th 10:30am-4:30pm, Thursday, July 9th, 10:30am-4:30pm, and Thursday July 23rd, 10:30am-4:30pm in Meeting Room A/B

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SBVPA Kids Triathalon
Jul
18

SBVPA Kids Triathalon

The 2026 Kids Triathlon promotes a healthy and active lifestyle for children throughout the entire northern Indiana region featuring a 50-yard swim*, 1 mile bike ride, and 1/2 mile run. There will be one swimmer per lane, per wave and lifeguards will be on duty and in the water to ensure the safety of all participants. For ages 5-8, one guardian per swimmer is allowed on the pool deck.

*Age group 5 – 6 & 7-8 will be participating in a 25-yard swim.

When

Saturday, July 18 at 9:00am

Rain Date:
Sunday, July 19

 

Where

Riley High School

 

Cost

$30/participant

Register Here

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The U.S. and the Holocaust: A film by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick & Sarah Botstein PART THREE (3/3)
Jul
23

The U.S. and the Holocaust: A film by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick & Sarah Botstein PART THREE (3/3)

The U.S. and the Holocaust, a documentary by Ken Burns, Lynn Novick, and Sarah Botstein, explores the rise of Hitler and Nazism in Germany within the broader context of global antisemitism, racism, immigration, and eugenics in the United States, as well as race laws in the American South. This three-part, six-hour series will be shown in its entirety. 

Showtimes are as follows: Thursday, June 25th 10:30am-4:30pm, Thursday, July 9th, 10:30am-4:30pm, and Thursday July 23rd, 10:30am-4:30pm in Meeting Room A/B

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West Side BBQ
Jul
26

West Side BBQ

The Westside BBQ and Craft Fest is the highlight of the summer and raises funds for Unity Gardens and the American Culinary Federation. This years event is Sunday July 26th, from 11-4pm at 3701 Prast Boulevard. 
We'll have food trucks, local artists and businesses, an open garden, music and so much more! Come celebrate the Westside with us.

https://www.theunitygardens.org/westside-bbq--craft-fair.html

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Touch-a-Truck
Aug
29

Touch-a-Truck

Kids of all ages can get up close, climb inside, and explore a wide variety of their favorite vehicles in real-life! From fire trucks and ambulances to classic cars and service vehicles, this is your child’s chance to sit in the driver’s seat and meet the people who operate these amazing machines.

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Summer Reading Challenge Kick-Off Party
Jun
6

Summer Reading Challenge Kick-Off Party

Program Type:

Summer Adventure Program

Age Group:

Early Literacy (Ages 0-5), Children (Ages 6-8), Tween (Ages 9-12), Teens (Ages 13-17), Adults (18+), All Ages

Program Description

Event Details

Join us for bubbly fun, music, and laughter in the library yard for kids and families! Don’t forget your sunscreen, goggles, and sense of adventure—this is a splashy way to kick off summer. Before you go, sign up for our Summer Adventure Program to dig into great books and hands-on activities all season long!

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Mental Health Awareness Michiana Family Fun Fest
May
29

Mental Health Awareness Michiana Family Fun Fest

Mental Health Awareness of Michiana (MHAM) is excited to host the 5th Annual Family Fun Fair on Friday, May 30, 2025, at Howard Park in South Bend, IN. This free, family-focused event invites the entire community to enjoy an afternoon of connection, wellness, and fun along the scenic St. Joseph River.

Event Details:

  • Date: Friday, May 30, 2025

  • Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. EST

  • Location: Howard Park, 219 S St Louis Blvd, South Bend, IN 46617

  • Admission: Free and open to the public

  • Rain Location: Community Learning Center @ St. Joe County Public Library

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Indie Lens: The Librarians (Adults)
Apr
20

Indie Lens: The Librarians (Adults)

  • St. Joseph County Public Library/Leighton Auditorium (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

“The Librarians” takes viewers across the U.S., where local libraries have become unexpected battlegrounds in a national struggle over parental control, intellectual freedom, and democracy itself.

When Texas lawmakers seek to review a list of books, librarians find themselves on the frontlines of a national battle. AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Film & Theatre | Civic Engagement | Books & Authors |

https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/documentaries/the-librarians/

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