Programs & Events
Engage, Connect, and Grow
From children’s dance events to genealogy discussion groups and everything in between, it’s easy to find something at the St. Joe County Public Library that sparks a connection.
Events for Adults, Teens, and Kids
Free Programs & Events for Adults, Teens, and Kids
Programs & Activities
Have an idea for a new event or program? Let us know!
1000 Books Before Kindergarten
Start your child on the path to success by reading 1,000 books!
Sign up for Summer Reading Club and complete milestones to win prizes!
Storytime, Babytime, & Playtime
Storytimes are a great way to foster a love of books and prepare your child for future learning success.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library
Dolly Parton’s book gifting program mails FREE, high-quality books to children from birth to age five.
Whether you’re into books, crafts, games, or any other hobbies, there’s a club for you at our Library!
STEM is for everyone! Learn about science, engineering, and math programs for all ages.
Indiana Early Literacy Firefly Award
Each year, Indiana librarians nominate five picture books that support early literacy, and children vote for the winner.
Unfold is a quarterly magazine highlighting new events and activities at the Library.
Volunteer and Community Services Fair
Learn about local services and how you can make a difference in our community at our annual Volunteer and Community Services Fair.
Teen Think Tank (T3) is a vibrant community of young minds that meet to brainstorm ideas for programs & experiences at the Library.
Each winter, children and teens are invited to create their own shoe designs for the Library’s Fresh New Kicks contest.
Life in Michiana Photography Contest
Each fall, capture what makes our community great and submit your photographs to any library location.
Science Alive is a celebration of scientific discovery and fun!
BookCon 2025: Read. Write. Connect.
Meet local authors, hear their compelling stories and see their latest books!
Spill the Ink is an annual poetry contest for all ages. Each spring the community is encouraged to spill the ink and share their voice.
SJCPL Writes: A Literary Journal by the St. Joe County Public Library
SJCPL Writes is the official literary journal of the St. Joe County Public Library and is published annually. We seek to […]
Discover the Journeys That Shape Stories Culturally Speaking is more than an author talk series—it’s a celebration of the storytellers behind […]
Grow, Share, Repeat: The SJCPL Seed Library
Get free seeds, start your garden, and grow with your community! The SJCPL Seed Library provides free seeds to encourage […]
SJCPL Presents: Branching Out, a Celebration of Local Sound Join us for Branching Out, our live music series featuring local […]
