We are in a unique moment when it comes to storytelling and information sharing. We have enough streaming services that if we paid for them all we’d be paying more than if we just got cable, artificial intelligence is recommending books for us to read …
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After a significant renovation, Centre Branch will be reopening ahead of schedule on Tuesday, September 2nd. Complete with new study rooms, fresh paint & carpet, and a vibrant outdoor Story Garden. The St. Joe County Public Library is thrilled to …
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At Home on the Field Mary Baker packed up a suitcase, ready to head south from her home of Saskatchewan to step onto the diamond in South Bend. If Maury got word, he would insist she stay in Canada to mind the house, just like the last opportunity she had to …
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If you’ve been to one of our storytimes, you’ve probably noticed something: we sing. A lot. Sometimes with scarves. Sometimes with bubbles. Sometimes with ukuleles and a surprisingly passionate rendition of “The Wheels on the Bus.” And while it …
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Summer reading programs have had a place in American libraries since 1896 when an innovative librarian at the Cleveland Public Library, Linda Eastman, pioneered the concept. Eastman encouraged children and teens to read over the summer while they were out of …
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The St. Joe County Public Library is excited to announce that the LaSalle Branch will undergo a transformative renovation to enhance its facilities and better serve the community. To accommodate these upgrades, the LaSalle Branch will temporarily close …
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An open-air motorcade drove down Lincolnway as South Bend Tribune reporter Jack Colwell and Senator Bobby Kennedy made their way to the west side of South Bend, in April of 1968. When the car doors opened they emerged to crowds of people celebrating at Polish …
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To the brave parent packing the diaper bag like you’re headed on a three-day trek across the Appalachian Trail. You’ve got wipes, snacks, a backup outfit, and possibly a kitchen sink. All for a 30-minute storytime. I see you. Because not long ago, that …
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The natural world and our connection to it as a species has long served as a catalyst for great writers. From philosopher Henry David Thoreau to naturalist John Muir, our nation’s forests, swamps, and mountains have been important teachers. I often find …
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Introducing Read Local, a short form podcast series that highlights the local writing scene. This special series will feature just a few episodes, and is great for those aspiring writers out there. Meet Aaron Helman at BookCon! Attend workshops and connect …
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