St. Joseph County Public Library cancels all programs but branches remain open
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St. Joseph County Public Library cancels all programs but branches remain open

The St. Joseph County Public Library is among the local institutions taking preventative measures against coronavirus. To that effect, they have canceled all programs and meeting room bookings through April 18. Branches are still open during regular business hours. The library’s leadership says that branches are asking employees and volunteers to stay home if sick….

Lunch with the League to feature St. Joseph County Public Library director
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Lunch with the League to feature St. Joseph County Public Library director

The League of Women Voters will host a Lunch with the League event this Friday at the Chocolate Café in downtown South Bend. The speaker is Debra Futa, the director of the St. Joseph County Public Library. The event takes place from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM on May 10. The St. Joseph County Library…

New Digital Collection Brings Life to Historic South Bend Newspaper
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New Digital Collection Brings Life to Historic South Bend Newspaper

College students, historians and researchers have a powerful new tool to search South Bend civil rights history from the late 1960s and 70s. The St. Joseph County Public Library, in partnership with the Indiana University South Bend Archives and Civil Rights Heritage Center, has just launched a new historical newspaper collection on their Michiana Memory…

St. Joseph County Public Library Names New Director

St. Joseph County Public Library Names New Director

The St. Joseph County Public Library has announced that Debra Futa will become the sixth library director. Futa, the current assistant library director, was chosen during a board meeting this week. “We were astounded at the strength of the candidates,” Terry Rensberger, Library Board President, said in a statement. “Mrs. Futa brings with her many…

Author Erin Morgenstern to Give Lecture, Workshop in South Bend
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Author Erin Morgenstern to Give Lecture, Workshop in South Bend

New York Times best-selling author Erin Morgenstern will be in South Bend next week for a series of events at the St. Joseph County Public Library. Morgenstern is the author of The Night Circus, a story about two young magicians who compete in an elaborate contest. The novel is part of the library’s “One Book,…

‘Discover South Bend’ Series Looks at Libraries, Historical Preservation

‘Discover South Bend’ Series Looks at Libraries, Historical Preservation

The monthly “Discover South Bend” series continues this weekend with a look at local libraries. Three events are planned this Saturday at the Main Branch of the St. Joseph County Public Library in downtown South Bend. The first event — titled “Preserving Photographic Memories” — will feature guest speaker Joan Hostetler of Heritage Photo and…

St. Joseph County Public Library Director to Retire After 37 Years of Service

St. Joseph County Public Library Director to Retire After 37 Years of Service

The director of the St. Joseph County Public Library is retiring from his position after nearly 40 years of service. Donald J. Napoli, whose tenure began in 1977, will step down on June 30, 2015. He is the longest serving director of the St. Joseph County Public Library. Only five directors have served in the…