Skip to main content
close
font 1 font 2 font 3
Reset to standard size
Font size options
Increase or decrease the font size for this website by clicking on the 'A's.
Yellow on Black White on Black Soft Greys Black on Linen Black on White
Reset to default contrast
Contrast options
Choose a color combination to give the most comfortable contrast.

BookCon
2025-03-29 11:00:00 2025-03-29 15:00:00 America/New_York BookCon Celebrate local writing talent and connect with a wide range of authors at BookCon, our annual celebration of books. Main Library - Community Learning Center - Ballroom (A+B Combined), Beutter-Kernan Hall, Classroom A, Classroom B, Classroom C, Classroom D, Classroom E, Classroom F

Saturday, March 29
11:00am - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2025-03-29 11:00:00 2025-03-29 15:00:00 America/New_York BookCon Celebrate local writing talent and connect with a wide range of authors at BookCon, our annual celebration of books. Main Library - Community Learning Center - Ballroom (A+B Combined), Beutter-Kernan Hall, Classroom A, Classroom B, Classroom C, Classroom D, Classroom E, Classroom F

Main Library - Community Learning Center

Ballroom (A+B Combined), Beutter-Kernan Hall, Classroom A, Classroom B, Classroom C, Classroom D, Classroom E, Classroom F

Celebrate local writing talent and connect with a wide range of authors at BookCon, our annual celebration of books.

BookCon is a celebration of local writing talent and an opportunity for readers to connect with a wide range of authors. Readers can purchase books and SJCPL swag. Writers can attend writing workshops to network and grow their skillset. Receive a personalized book recommendation from our Readers' Advisory team, take a photo in our photo booth, and enjoy creative, book-themed activities.

AGE GROUP: | All Ages |

EVENT TYPE: | Books & Authors |

Main Library - Community Learning Center
Hours
Mon, Mar 03 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Mar 04 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Mar 05 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Mar 06 8:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Mar 07 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Sat, Mar 08 8:00AM to 5:00PM
Sun, Mar 09 9:00AM to 5:00PM
previous
this week
next

Upcoming events

The Cinemates
Tue, Mar 04, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Classroom E
Do you... more
Do you watch movies or any type of show? If the answer is yes, and even if the answer is no, then please join as we discuss movies, shows, music, etc. There is no required viewing for this club.
Our Universe Revealed - Presented by University of Notre Dame and IU South Bend
Tue, Mar 04, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium Lobby,Leighton Auditorium
Explore... more
Explore some of the most exciting and cutting edge topics in scientific research. All are welcome!
English Conversation Group
Wed, Mar 05, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Classroom A
English... more
English Conversation Group allows English language learners to practice English with others. Each meeting will have a conversation topic. For more information, email m.anderson@sjcpl.org.
Yoga for EveryBODY
Wed, Mar 05, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Beutter-Kernan Hall
Community... more
Community yoga classes offered with the aim of making yoga accessible to all.
An Evening with Maria Kelson - Culturally Speaking Author Series
Wed, Mar 05, 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium Lobby,Ballroom (A+B Combined),Leighton Auditorium
Join us for... more
Join us for an evening with Maria Kelson, poet and author of Not the Killing Kind, a contemporary thriller about a Latina education reformer whose son is wrongfully jailed for murder.
Talk With Your Baby - Presented by the Robinson Community Learning Center
Thu, Mar 06, 10:00am - 11:00am
Classroom C
Come learn... more
Come learn the importance of talking, singing, and playing with baby during a FREE 8 week parenting class. Babies are encouraged to attend with parent/caregiver.
Register
Tax Assistance
Thu, Mar 06, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ballroom (A+B Combined)
Free tax... more
Free tax assistance for low and middle income individuals provided by students from the University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary's College. Registration required.
This event is full
French Language Conversation Group - Francophones of Michiana
Thu, Mar 06, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Classroom A
Join us to... more
Join us to practice your French language skills and meet others in our community learning the language!
Shein Trust Children's Concert Series - Presented by South Bend Symphony Orchestra
Fri, Mar 07, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Story House
Join the... more
Join the South Bend Symphony Orchestra for a family-friendly concert. All concerts are free to attend and will feature a variety of musical styles. All are welcome.
How to Mat and Mount Artworks
Sat, Mar 08, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Classroom C
Learn how... more
Learn how to mat and mount your photos, paintings, prints, and drawings…anything on paper! Participants will learn two methods of archival mounting (wet and dry) and two methods of matting.
Mondays at the Movies - The Public (2018)
Mon, Mar 10, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Auditorium Lobby,Leighton Auditorium
Join us as... more
Join us as we view The Public directed by Emilio Estevez and discuss the themes of the film in relation to the South Bend community with a local expert.
Silent Reading Society
Tue, Mar 11, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Classroom A
A monthly... more
A monthly gathering to share what you’re reading then settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not!
Dear Uncle Adolf: The Germans and Their Führer - IUSB International Film Series
Wed, Mar 12, 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Auditorium Lobby,Leighton Auditorium
Enjoy a... more
Enjoy a screening of Dear Uncle Adolf: The Germans and Their Führer (2011) directed by Michael Kloft and Mathias von der Heide with an introduction and discussion led by Dr. Jeffrey Luppes
Identity Theft Protection
Wed, Mar 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Classroom D
In this... more
In this workshop you will learn what is identity theft, identity fraud, how it happens, how to prevent it, and what to do if you have been a victim.
Yoga for EveryBODY
Wed, Mar 12, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ballroom (A+B Combined)
Community... more
Community yoga classes offered with the aim of making yoga accessible to all.
French Language Conversation Group - Francophones of Michiana
Thu, Mar 13, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Classroom A
Join us to... more
Join us to practice your French language skills and meet others in our community learning the language!
Unity Gardens Growing Summit
Sat, Mar 15, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Ballroom (A+B Combined),Ballroom A,Ballroom B,Beutter-Kernan Hall,Classroom A,Classroom B,Classroom C,Classroom D,Classroom E,Classroom F
A day of... more
A day of free classes, a learning extravaganza! Classes on Gardens, Orchards, Nature and more!
Mondays at the Movies - The Old Oak (2023)
Mon, Mar 17, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Auditorium Lobby,Leighton Auditorium
Join us as... more
Join us as we view The Old Oak directed by Ken Loach and discuss the themes of the film in relation to the South Bend community with a local expert.
Skilled Nursing Facility vs Nursing Homes - Information Session with Aging Connections
Tue, Mar 18, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Classroom B
The terms... more
The terms "nursing home" and "skilled nursing" might be used interchangeably, but they are quite different. Learn about short- and long-term care options and how to finance these services.
Sensory Time
Tue, Mar 18, 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Classroom C
Explore... more
Explore stories, music, movement, and play in an adaptive setting. Designed for children ages 3-9 who are neurodiverse, but children of all ages and abilities are welcome. Registration recommended.
Bringing Ben Home: A Story of Injustice, Love, & Redemption - An evening with author Barbara Bradley Hagerty & Ben Spencer
Tue, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium Lobby,Leighton Auditorium
Barbara... more
Barbara Bradley Hagerty tells the story of a murder, a conviction, and the fight to redeem American justice. Ben Spencer spent 34 years in prison for a crime he did not commit.
English Conversation Group
Wed, Mar 19, 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Classroom A
English... more
English Conversation Group allows English language learners to practice English with others. Each meeting will have a conversation topic. For more information, email m.anderson@sjcpl.org.
Yoga for EveryBODY
Wed, Mar 19, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ballroom (A+B Combined)
Community... more
Community yoga classes offered with the aim of making yoga accessible to all.
Talk With Your Baby - Presented by the Robinson Community Learning Center
Thu, Mar 20, 10:00am - 11:00am
Classroom C
Come learn... more
Come learn the importance of talking, singing, and playing with baby during a FREE 8 week parenting class. Babies are encouraged to attend with parent/caregiver.
Register
Tax Assistance
Thu, Mar 20, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ballroom (A+B Combined)
Free tax... more
Free tax assistance for low and middle income individuals provided by students from the University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary's College. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, March 6 2025 at 9:00am
French Language Conversation Group - Francophones of Michiana
Thu, Mar 20, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Classroom A
Join us to... more
Join us to practice your French language skills and meet others in our community learning the language!
Shein Trust Children's Concert Series - Presented by South Bend Symphony Orchestra
Fri, Mar 21, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Story House
Join the... more
Join the South Bend Symphony Orchestra for a family-friendly concert. All concerts are free to attend and will feature a variety of musical styles. All are welcome.
Tax Assistance
Sat, Mar 22, 9:00am - 11:00am
Ballroom (A+B Combined)
Free tax... more
Free tax assistance for low and middle income individuals provided by students from the University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary's College. Registration required.
Registration opens Saturday, March 8 2025 at 9:00am
Ultimate Werewolf Michiana
Sat, Mar 22, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Classroom C
Join us to... more
Join us to play social deduction games (similar to Among Us) which are fun for adults, teens, and older kids! These games are great for individuals, groups, or families!
Mondays at the Movies - Origin (2023)
Mon, Mar 24, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Join us as... more
Join us as we view Origin directed by Ava DuVernay and discuss the themes of the film in relation to the South Bend community with a local expert.
Yoga for EveryBODY
Wed, Mar 26, 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Ballroom (A+B Combined)
Community... more
Community yoga classes offered with the aim of making yoga accessible to all.
Talk With Your Baby - Presented by the Robinson Community Learning Center
Thu, Mar 27, 10:00am - 11:00am
Classroom C
Come learn... more
Come learn the importance of talking, singing, and playing with baby during a FREE 8 week parenting class. Babies are encouraged to attend with parent/caregiver.
Register
Tax Assistance
Thu, Mar 27, 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Ballroom (A+B Combined)
Free tax... more
Free tax assistance for low and middle income individuals provided by students from the University of Notre Dame and Saint Mary's College. Registration required.
Registration opens Thursday, March 13 2025 at 9:00am
French Language Conversation Group - Francophones of Michiana
Thu, Mar 27, 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Classroom A
Join us to... more
Join us to practice your French language skills and meet others in our community learning the language!
Re-Entry Simulation of St. Joseph County - Presented by Dismas House of Indiana, Inc.
Fri, Mar 28, 9:30am - 12:30pm
Ballroom (A+B Combined)
Participate... more
Participate in a simulation as a person coming home from incarceration (a returning citizen) trying to navigate their way back into society.
BookCon
Sat, Mar 29, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Ballroom (A+B Combined),Beutter-Kernan Hall,Classroom A,Classroom B,Classroom C,Classroom D,Classroom E,Classroom F
Celebrate... more
Celebrate local writing talent and connect with a wide range of authors at BookCon, our annual celebration of books.
SJCPL Writes Release Party
Sat, Mar 29, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Auditorium Lobby,Leighton Auditorium
Celebrate... more
Celebrate the fourth release of SJCPL Writes. See authors and artists showcase their work from the publication, then attend a meet and greet with light refreshments.
Scholars Speak - Presented by Gentlemen & Scholars
Sun, Mar 30, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Beutter-Kernan Hall
Learn the... more
Learn the art of public speaking from South Bend's own Gentlemen & Scholars. Book signing to follow. For ages 14+.
Mondays at the Movies - The Quiet Girl (2022)
Mon, Mar 31, 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Auditorium Lobby,Leighton Auditorium
Join us as... more
Join us as we view The Quiet Girl directed by Colm Bairéad and discuss the themes of the film in relation to the South Bend community with a local expert.
The Cinemates
Tue, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Classroom C
Do you... more
Do you watch movies or any type of show? If the answer is yes, and even if the answer is no, then please join as we discuss movies, shows, music, etc. There is no required viewing for this club.
Our Universe Revealed - Presented by University of Notre Dame and IU South Bend
Tue, Apr 01, 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Auditorium Lobby,Leighton Auditorium
Explore... more
Explore some of the most exciting and cutting edge topics in scientific research. All are welcome!
See all events