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Culturally Speaking Returns: Brendan Slocumb Author Talk
Musical Thriller Author Coming to SJCPL in January In 2025, St. Joe County Public Library launched Culturally Speaking, an author talk series […]
A stone obelisk reaches up into the sky in City Cemetery, a weathered marker of the last spot an elderly […]
What Does it Mean to Ban a Book?
We are in a unique moment when it comes to storytelling and information sharing. We have enough streaming services that […]
A Family of Artists, a Community of Creatives
Raised in a house full of art and creativity, Beatrice Hartig Zimmerman was no stranger to seeing the beauty in […]
Memoirs: Human. Messy. Beautiful.
We are a connection-driven species with a natural desire to learn about our fellow humans. Many of us love when […]
What Happens When School Buildings Graduate?
When the final bell rings, some schools don’t close; they transform. Larry Giantomas wiped away tears as he walked through […]
The Most Overlooked Benefits of Your Library Card
Your library card isn’t just for books and storytimes. Here are some surprising benefits that can make life easier, cheaper, […]
Should I Be Reading To My Baby?
The short answer is yes. Even before your baby can hold up their head or focus their eyes, they’re soaking […]
Does listening to an audiobook count as reading? Yes! Is listening to an audiobook good for you? Definitely! Can you […]
From River Path to City Streets: Early French Presence in St. Joseph County Long before South Bend took shape as […]
Library’s Centre Branch Reopening Ahead of Schedule
The wait is nearly over! Centre Branch is scheduled to reopen on Tuesday, September 2nd! After a significant renovation, St. […]
We read for a lot of different reasons. Sometimes we want to do a deep dive into a niche subject, […]
