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The Laufey Book Club

First Day Feelings

Beach Reads and Iced Teas

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SJCPL Spotlight

Lindsay Taylor

October 14, 2026

Share Your Memories of the West Side

Share West Side South Bend history and memories of the former Z.B. Falcons building. Submit an oral history in English or Spanish to the St. Joseph County Public Library’s community archives.

Communications Staff

September 22, 2026

Libby & Kanopy Sign-In Change

A 4-digit PIN will be required for Libby and Kanopy starting in October.

Lindsay Taylor

September 14, 2026

Company Newsletters

Explore South Bend’s historic company newsletters and discover the people, stories, news, and everyday life behind the city’s industrial past.

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Library Events

17
Oct

Medieval Animals – with the Notre Dame Medieval Institute

Sat., Oct 17
11:00am - 12:00pm

19
Oct

Free Health Screenings with CARE

Mon., Oct 19
10:00am - 12:00pm

20
Oct

Protecting Yourself from Fraud! – Presented by Kendall Carnes, Indiana Securities Division

Tue., Oct 20
1:00 - 2:30pm

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