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Community spills the ink at annual poetry reading
Last week, the community gathered for the much anticipated Spill the Ink poetry reading. Poems of hope, healing, struggle, and self-love abounded.
South Bend teen organizes climate change awareness art exhibit at Main Library
Meet Rebecca Wagman, 7th grader and advocate for climate change awareness. Through her non-profit, Art for Climate South Bend, Rebecca organized an art exhibit at Main Library that features the work of students ages 3-14 from ten local schools.
Library improves digital equity through laptop program
The Library strives to connect members of our diverse community to learning, resources, culture, and each other—and it is doing just that with its laptop and hotspot lending program.
Local musicians use Studio 304 to produce music
Meet Andre Bolling and Anthony Adams, two cousins with a passion for music. Both artists use Studio 304 at Main Library to produce their own music and engage with their passions.
New Discovery Passes now more accessible
Discovery Passses just got an upgrade, and they’re more accessible than ever. A Discovery Pass gives library cardholders opportunities to explore their community and visit a local attraction.
Help your child vote for the Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award
Each year, Indiana librarians nominate five picture books with high artistic quality and compelling narratives that support early literacy for the Indiana Firefly award, but it is children who ultimately decide the winner.
Women in business to share their entrepreneurial journey
The Library looks forward to welcoming women business owners for a panel discussion on the barriers, obstacles, and successes they experienced in their entrepreneurial journey.
Main and Wayne Streets closed near Main Library
The City of South Bend announces the following street closures to protect against the possibility of falling debris from the parking garage at the northwest corner of Main and Wayne streets. The closures will begin at 10 am on Monday, April 3.
Support Summer Reading at the Flashback Book Fair
In case of inclement weather, the Flashback Book Fair will be indoors at Main Library instead of the Courtyard. Relive your childhood while supporting the Summer Reading Club at the Flashback Book Fair.
The Retired Ladies Book Club connects members of the community
The Retired Ladies Book Club is a local community of women who love to read. The ladies started meeting in 2007 and have met at member’s homes and library branches before making the Robinson Community Learning Center their official meetingplace.
STEM Kits spark curiosity and problem-solving
Is your child ready to learn more about STEM? Last month a young boy named Camahry asked to use a STEM Kit at the Library. After he completed the challenge, Camahry showed another family how to use the kit.
Nine winners selected in 2023 Fresh New Kicks Contest
Students in our community have outdone themselves in this year’s Fresh New Kicks design-a-shoe contest! This year, the St. Joe County Public Library received 567 design submissions.
