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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.
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.
Friends of the Library Bookstore hours change January 2024
Friends of the Library Bookstore hours change January 2024
This Giving Tuesday we've decided to focus on the impact some of our resources have been able to make throughout our community.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Access free educational resources for all ages
Learning can happen anywhere, anytime, and on your schedule. The Library provides free online learning resources for all ages in a variety of topics ranging from educational, career, and fun recreational areas.
Studio 304 Creator Showcase celebrates local artists
Studio 304’s Creator Showcase caps off a summer of creativity by celebrating local artists who participated in the Library’s Creator Meet-Ups. Come experience a culmination of creative summer projects, meet the artists, and learn about their processes.
Limited number of free tickets available for Classics in the Courtyard
The Library has partnered with the South Bend Civic Theatre to bring you two outdoor performances in the Richard Pfeil Family Courtyard this summer. A limited number of free tickets are available for each performance.