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Library partners with South Bend Symphony Orchestra to offer free tickets
The St. Joe County Public Library is once again partnering with the South Bend Symphony Orchestra to provide community members up to six (6) free tickets to performances in the Jack M. Champaigne Masterworks Series.
Main Library hosts Science Alive
The St. Joe County Public Library will host the thirty-first annual Science Alive on Feb. 11 (Saturday) at Main Library from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
ALA announces 2023 book awards
Book award season is upon us, and we’re as excited as you are. Here is why you should check out this year’s Newbery, Caldecott, and Coretta Scott King award-winning books.
The Library does many things, including providing great books to the community, which leads us to the Library’s hottest books of the year. The following lists feature the books in highest circulation for adult, teen, and juvenile categories.
Author and Cultural Documentarian Candacy Taylor to speak Feb 20
Candacy Taylor is an award-winning author, photographer and cultural documentarian. She is the author of Overground Railroad: The Green Book and the Roots of Black Travel in America.
Fresh New Kicks: A design contest for kids and teens
What we wear is a form of self-expression. Even classic pieces can be styled and designed to fit individual tastes. This winter, kids and teens are invited to create their own designs in the Library’s 2023 Fresh New Kicks competition.
Storytime critical for developing early literacy skills
Do you ever wonder how much your young toddler is truly absorbing from the story you read? Do you ever think that reading a short story to them doesn’t make an impact on their learning? The truth is it actually does.
Submit your best photo to our Life in Michiana contest by Jan. 1
I recently purchased a camera of my own because I know how much I enjoy taking photos of family, fun events and scenery here in South Bend. As the Programming Coordinator here at the St. Joseph County Public Library, one of my favorite parts of my job is overseeing the Life in Michiana Photography Contest.
“This is my library baby!” patron Ruby Brower proudly proclaimed as she lovingly introduced me to her grandson, Tyrin. At a critical time in her life, Ruby discovered the library, and the resources proved to be just what she needed.
“When I say South Bend” and more 574 Stories
“When I say South Bend, I mean my South Bend,” says Lily Francis, a sophomore and young poet. Lily Francis is one of twelve local high school students who were invited to participate in 574 Stories, a five-day intensive creative writing workshop.
The St. Joe County Public Library will host Explore-A-Story, a day-long event for children that brings stories to life. Fischoff’s award-winning ensemble, WindSync, will perform at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. as they read the book, Interstellar Cinderella.
Families with young children who visit the library may have noticed that there are many ways to play—from the play areas to imaginative activities in Storytime. Why are the librarians at the St. Joe County Public Library so focused on play?
