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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.
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.
