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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.
Exhibit tells the story of refugees becoming neighbors
The “Blurred Lives: Refugees to Neighbors” exhibit is open at Main Library through August 1. The exhibit tells the stories of 12 refugees who came to Michiana as refugees and asylees fleeing persecution in Vietnam, Bosnia, Iraq, Venezuela and Afghanistan, among other countries.
Damien works for the Library's River Park Branch and has an amazing story spanning nine years of service. He’s seen kids become teens, moms become grandmoms, and high school students become college students.
Notre Dame professor records podcast in Studio 304
"People have learned and do learn without grades, so they may not be necessary. So then the question is, are they harmful?" - Dr. Susan Blum on an episode of The Higher Ed Spotlight Podcast, which she recorded in Studio 304 at Main Library.
Local author writes at German Branch
Meet local science fiction romance author, Vicky L. Holt. Holt has used the Library's German Branch while researching and writing the fourth book in her Predator Planet series.
Summer Reading Club begins at the St. Joe County Public Library
The St. Joe County Public Library invites everyone to participate in the Summer Reading Club from now through July 31. Children, teens and adults can signup online or in-person at any library location.
Honor refugees at World Refugee Day
World Refugee Day is Tuesday, June 20. Established by the United Nations, the day honors refugees from around the world. The Library will be hosting the following programs.
Local artist’s work on exhibit at Main Library
The St. Joe County Public Library will showcase the work of local artist, Kamika Perry of KP Art Studios from May 16 through June 16 in the Gallery at Main Library. The community is invited to an opening reception Tuesday, May 16 from 6-8pm.
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.
