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Experience Hamilton

Alexander Hamilton: An American Visionary

Visit our traveling exhibit August 8 through 31 in the Main Library's 3rd floor lobby. Gain some historical insights about the subject of Lin-Manuel Miranda's award-winning musical. The exhibit showcases Hamilton's significance in the Revolutionary War and his role as a Founding Father.

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Live @ the Library

We're proud to partner with The Music Village to bring you Live @ the Library, a series of performances by local musicians in the Main Library's first floor café.

 

Buddy Pearson

Wednesday, July 5 | 6:30 p.m.

Share a night of jazz with bassist Buddy Pearson. Buddy regularly plays in Chicagoland with his group, Freek Johnson, and teaches “Rock School 101” at South Bend’s The Music Village.

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Josh Aerie's Reading List

Josh Aerie, The Music Village


We asked leaders who are building a better community to share their recommendations for life-changing reads. This week, enjoy a booklist from Josh Aerie, Executive Director of The Music Village. The organization “is a place where residents and visitors can discover their own creativity and unite to share the diverse cultural heritage of the greater South Bend area via the musical arts.” Thank you to Josh and his staff for helping build a better community.

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Mark Torma's Reading List

Mark Torma, Volunteer Lawyer Network


We asked leaders who are building a better community to share their recommendations for life-changing reads. This week, enjoy a booklist from Mark Torma, Executive Director of The Volunteer Lawyer Network. The organization “uses the law to fight poverty, empower clients, and improve access to justice.” Thank you to Mark and his staff for helping build a better community.

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Linda Baechle's Reading List

Linda Baechle, YWCA - North Central Indiana

We've asked leaders who are building a better community to share their recommendations for life-changing reads. This week, enjoy a booklist from Linda Baechle, Executive Director of the YWCA. The organization is “dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women and promoting peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all.” Thank you to Linda and her staff for helping build a better community.

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Sam Centellas' Reading List

Sam Centellas, La Casa de Amistad

We've asked leaders who are building a better community to share their recommendations for life-changing reads. This week, enjoy a booklist from Sam Centellas, Executive Director of La Casa de Amistad. The organization seeks to “empower the Latino/Hispanic community within Michiana by providing educational, cultural and advocacy services in a welcoming bilingual environment.” Thank you to Sam and his staff for helping build a better community.

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Mayor Pete's Reading List

Mayor Pete's Reading List


"Reading is an important activity for people of all ages. It's a way for you to broaden your horizons, go places you've never been before, and to see the world from perspectives you haven't before considered. Listed below are a few books that have had an impact on my life. I hope you'll enjoy them as well." - South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg

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Summer Reading Challenge 2017

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The Summer Reading Challenge is an all-ages program that highlights the importance of reading. Participants create lists over the summer months and earn prizes when they accomplish specific goals.

New this year: Earn badges to win additional prizes, including a Potawatomi Zoo Family Membership and passes to the Rum Village Edge Adventure Park!

 

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