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It was 1974; Gloria Frankel unlocked the doors to The Seahorse Cabaret on a humid South Bend night, not knowing […]
What do I do if my child won’t sit through a book?
If your toddler wriggles away halfway through a story, you’re not alone! Reading time doesn’t have to look like a […]
Meet Nghi Vo: Award-Winning Author to Visit SJCPL
In 2025, St. Joe County Public Library began our Culturally Speaking author talk series. Culturally Speaking invites readers to discover […]
A Look Back At The South Bend Blue Sox
At Home on the Field Written by Lindsay Taylor Mary Baker packed up a suitcase, ready to head south from […]
Storytime – It’s Like a Concert, but with Less Moshing (Usually)
If you’ve been to one of our storytimes, you’ve probably noticed something: we sing. A lot. Sometimes with scarves. Sometimes […]
Summer Reading Club Isn’t Just for Kids!
Summer reading programs have had a place in American libraries since 1896 when an innovative librarian at the Cleveland Public […]
Traditions Old and New: Dyngus Day in St. Joe County
An open-air motorcade drove down Lincolnway as South Bend Tribune reporter Jack Colwell and Senator Bobby Kennedy made their way […]
Your Art Belongs Here: Submit to the Local Exhibit
St. Joe County Public Library Announces Its Inaugural Curated Community Exhibition! We are thrilled to invite local artists to participate […]
To the brave parent packing the diaper bag like you’re headed on a three-day trek across the Appalachian Trail. You’ve […]
Breathe In, Breathe Out: Nature Reads for a Restorative Spring The natural world and our connection to it as a […]
The podcast for active and aspiring writers! Introducing Read Local, a short form podcast series that highlights the local writing […]
Vote for Your Favorite Life in Michiana Photo!
This year’s Life in Michiana Photo Contest brought in stunning images that capture the essence of our region. Now, it’s time for […]
