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Library Boomer Tour

 

The St. Joseph County Public Library is partnering with the City of South Bend Venues, Parks, and Arts to host a series of family friendly outdoor events at six area parks. Monday, September 14 through Saturday, September 19, the Library and VPA’s Boomer will bring fun, activities, and snacks to neighborhood parks. Explore-A-Story with Jim Gill will take place on Saturday, September 19, at Leeper Park. 

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Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Resources

Updated 7.30.2020

COVID-19 has disrupted our daily lives and many people are experiencing stress, anxiety, and depression as a result of changes to their daily routines, loss of income, and separation from support systems. The important thing to remember is that help is a phone call, click, or tap away.

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Food and Cash Assistance


Need Help? Food and Cash Assistance

If you have lost income, it is time to tap available resources to help you get by during this challenging time. Apply for long term and short term help through:

  • Food Assistance (SNAP)

  • Cash Assistance (TANF) 

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Rental & Mortgage Resources


Rental and Mortgage Assistance Resources

Updated November 24, 2020

If you are having trouble paying your rent, mortgage or utilities, you are not alone. There are several options available for getting assistance. 

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Unemployment During COVID-19

 

Unemployment During COVID-19

Update 7.27.2020

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on the economy. Even as businesses reopen, unemployment remains high. Whether you recently lost your job, are filing for the first time or have received unemployment benefits before, the Library can help navigate these resources.

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Steps to Reopening

Steps to Reopening

updated December 7, 2020

The St. Joseph County Public Library reopened all branches for browsing on Tuesday, June 16. Curbside Pick-Up and Curbside Tech, including faxing, scanning, printing, and copying, will continue at all locations.

Library branches offer these services:

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Bendable

What do you want to learn?

Find your next skill, leg up, passion, or hobby.

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Resources for Reopening Businesses


Resources for Reopening Businesses

For almost 2 months, most of our community has been shut down. On Friday, May 1, Governor Holcomb announced the “Back on Track Indiana” initiative to begin the reopening of businesses across the state. Stage 2 of the plan launched on Monday, May 4.

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Curbside Pick-Up

 

SJCPL Expands Services and Begins Curbside Pick Up

Curbside pick-up is expanding to LaSalle, Western, German, Tutt, and Lakeville Branches! Curbside pick-up will be available at all library locations beginning Monday, June 8.

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Checking Stimulus Payment Status



Do you need help with figuring out what is going on with your stimulus payment?

Library staff can help you check on your eligibility and the status of your stimulus payment. The process is quick and only takes a few minutes!

Call us at 574-282-4646 or email us at library@sjcpl.org.

Please share if you know someone has limited connectivity or access to technology.

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