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Marenda Escobar
April 28, 2023

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.

Marenda Escobar
April 26, 2023

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.

Marissa Gebhard
April 17, 2023

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.

Communications Staff
April 13, 2023

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.

Communications Staff
April 5, 2023

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.

Communications Staff
April 3, 2023

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.    

Communications Staff
March 31, 2023

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.

Marenda Escobar
March 20, 2023

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.

Communications Staff
March 7, 2023

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.

Marenda Escobar
February 24, 2023

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.

Marissa Gebhard
February 6, 2023

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.

Marissa Gebhard
February 6, 2023

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. 

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