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St. Joseph County Public Library

Checkouts & Fees

Do you know when your books are due? We do, and you can too.

Log into your account to see the due date of all materials you have checked out.  Most books may be checked out for 21 days; download the complete schedule below.

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Code of Conduct

Be nice, no fighting

To meet the goal of offering the best possible service to library visitors, SJCPL has established the following standards of behavior while patrons are on library property. All persons are required to wear shirt and shoes while on library property. Children under the age of seven must be under the direct supervision of a person age thirteen or older.

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Collection Development Policy

Someday we'll read all the books on our shelves

The St. Joseph County Public Library Materials Selection policy exists to serve as a guide in the selection of materials and to inform the public about the principles upon which selections are made.  

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Public Service Policy Manual

How we do, what we do, for you!

The Public Service Policy Manual is a document which brings together useful information and guidelines for operations within SJCPL and concerning public use of Library buildings, services, resource and materials.  

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Reconsideration of Library Material

Think we have something we shouldn't? Let us know.

If you would like us to reconsider an item in our collection, please download and print the form below and submit it to an SJCPL staff member.

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Strategic Plan 2015-2020

Where do we go from here?

SJCPL Vision: Discover SJCPL...your library for life. Discover how welcoming a library can be... Learn the newest technology... Discover carefully selected books and materials...and a collection that showcases our unique local heritage. Experience lively and beautiful spaces that invite you in for programs, for meetings, for places to read, reflect and enjoy.

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The Annual Report 2019

Everything we do, we do it for you!

Get an overview of the Library's impact in 2019. Also find our Honor Roll of Donors from 2019. 

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All Library policies are set and approved by the St. Joseph County Public Library Board, learn more about the Library Board here. To contact a Library Board Member, please direct correspondence to:

ATTN: (Name of the Board Member)
Library Administration, Third Floor
St. Joseph County Public Library
304 South Main Street
South Bend, IN 46601-2230