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Communications Staff
March 6, 2024

Design the next Summer Reading Club giveaway

In preparation for an amazing Summer Reading Club, the St. Joe County Public Library invites local artists to submit their best design for a Summer Reading Club promotional item!

Communications Staff
February 14, 2024

Celebrate Black History Month

Throughout the month of February, the St. Joe County Public Library is hosting several programs to celebrate Black History Month. All programs are free and open to all ages.

Communications Staff
January 24, 2024

Main Library hosts Science Alive

The St. Joe County Public Library will host Science Alive on Feb. 10 (Saturday) at Main Library from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 

Communications Staff
January 5, 2024

Write a story on a new beginning for SJCPL Writes

Submit your short fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or art submissions in 2,000 words or less in English or Spanish) to be considered for the 2024 publication of SJCPL Writes.  

Communications Staff
December 11, 2023

Watch: A Book for Every Story

In collaboration with local filmmaker Sam Villagra-Stanton, the St. Joe County Public Library has produced A Book for Every Story, a video that shows the value of each book and person at the library.

Communications Staff
December 1, 2023

Friends of the Library Bookstore hours change January 2024

Friends of the Library Bookstore hours change January 2024

Communications Staff
November 28, 2023

Creatives Access Studio 304

This Giving Tuesday we've decided to focus on the impact some of our resources have been able to make throughout our community.

Communications Staff
September 19, 2023

Reenvisioning our Neighborhood Branches

The St. Joe County Public Library is embarking on a ten-year Facilities Master Plan, called Our Next Chapter, that will revitalize the library’s nine branches. Through the master plan, the Library will strategically plan for the renovation and renewal of the library's branch facilities located throughout our community.

Communications Staff
September 13, 2023

Annual Explore-a-Story program comes to Main Library

The Library is pleased to welcome children and families to its annual Explore-a-Story program. On Saturday, November 4, participants can immerse themselves in a story and explore their library while taking part in early literacy activities.

Communications Staff
August 31, 2023

Read the St. Joe County Public Library Viewpoint

The St. Joseph County Public Library Leadership Team submitted the following letter to the editor of the South Bend Tribune on August 31, 2023.

Communications Staff
August 30, 2023

Participate in the NEA Big Read and join the discussion on “There There” at the Library

The Library is proud to collaborate with the South Bend Museum of Art in the NEA Big Read. Both organizations will present a series of exhibitions, ceremonies, performances and book discussions that highlight stories, experiences and identities of Potawatomi Communities in the region.

Communications Staff
August 22, 2023

Library offers resources for teachers

The Library offers countless resources for teachers, parents and caregivers. Below are examples of the free resources that patrons can access both at the library and at home. 

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