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Snuggle up with a book!

SJCPL is closed for staff day, but CMSB has you covered!  Wear your pjs & bring a favorite book to celebrate reading with us!  You can even sign up for a library card during your visit.

Music Day

Come on in during our newly extended hours to enjoy musical performances, try some instruments, and maybe even create one of your own!

Zoo Visit

Come meet three new animals with the Potawatomi Zoo!  The zoo's animal ambassadors visit the museum on the first Tuesday of every month.

Instrument Petting Zoo

Curious about how it feels to strum a guitar, bang on some drums, or play a tuba?  This is your chance to find out!  Quinlan & Fabish will be bringing an array of instruments to the museum!

Creative Movement with Ms. Bonnie

Join us on the second Tuesday of the month at 10 am for a creative movement class with Ms. Bonnie from the Children's Dance Workshop and Michiana Dance Ensemble! Class is included with price of membership or admission! Let’s dance!!

Art Lesson with Sarah from the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art

Children's Museum of South Bend 2632 S. Michigan, South Bend, IN, United States

Come in for a special lesson in art with Sarah from South Bend's newest Art Museum. Sarah is a joy to learn with, and kids just love her!  Let's make beautiful things together! (Free with admission or membership!)

Free

Local Author Day! Storytime with Dr. Margaret Jessop

Children's Museum of South Bend 2632 S. Michigan, South Bend, IN, United States

Margaret Jessop, PsyD is a clinical psychologist, mindfulness teacher and author of the Hornet and Hippo book series, designed to teach children and parents about anxiety through the lens of imagination, mindfulness and brain science. Margaret has a private practice in Northern Indiana, teaches 'Hornet and Hippo' workshops through Hospice and provides clinical training for...

SJCPL Kindness Story-time

Children's Museum of South Bend 2632 S. Michigan, South Bend, IN, United States

Join us to enjoy some stories, songs, and crafts, brought to you by our friends at the library!  Did you know October is National Bullying Prevention Month?  Let's lead with kindness and celebrate all of us! (Free with admission or membership.)