Programs & Events

Engage, Connect, and Grow

From children’s dance events to genealogy discussion groups and everything in between, it’s easy to find something at the St. Joe County Public Library that sparks a connection.

Events for Adults, Teens, and Kids

Free Programs & Events for Adults, Teens, and Kids

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Programs & Activities

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Early Birds

Start your child on the path to success through simple daily activities!

Storytime, Babytime, & Playtime

Storytimes are a great way to foster a love of books and prepare your child for future learning success.

Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library

Dolly Parton’s book gifting program mails FREE, high-quality books to children from birth to age five.

STEAM Programs

STEAM is for everyone! Learn about science, engineering, and math programs for all ages.

Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award

Each year, Indiana librarians nominate five picture books that support early literacy, and children vote for the winner.

Unfold Magazine

Unfold is a quarterly magazine highlighting new events and activities at the Library.

Teen Think Tank

Teen Think Tank (T3) is a vibrant community of young minds that meet to brainstorm ideas for programs & experiences at the Library.

Science Alive

Science Alive is a celebration of scientific discovery and fun!

BookCon: Read. Write. Connect.

Meet local authors, hear their compelling stories and see their latest books!

Spill the Ink Poetry Contest

Spill the Ink is an annual poetry contest for all ages. Each spring the community is encouraged to spill the ink and share their voice.

Author Talk Series – Culturally Speaking

Discover the Journeys That Shape Stories Culturally Speaking is more than an author talk series—it’s a celebration of the storytellers behind […]

Grow, Share, Repeat: The SJCPL Seed Library

Coming soon to a branch near you! Get free seeds, start your garden, and grow with your community! The SJCPL […]

America 250

Celebrating 250 Years of America, Together As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, the St. Joe County Public Library is […]

Girls Rock Michiana

Girls Rock Michiana is a free, three-day summer camp for girls in grades 3-8. Campers work with professional music instructors […]

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