Understanding Insurance

Wed, Mar 04, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

A club for... more

A club for aspiring illustrators and artists with a passion for comic books, cartooning, and illustrative storytelling.

Wed, Mar 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Classroom F

English... more

English Conversation Group allows English language learners to practice English together. Each meeting will have a conversation topic. For more information or to register, email m.anderson@sjcpl.org.

Barbara (Rated PG-13, 2012, 1 hr. 42 min) Screening - IUSB World Languages Film Series

Wed, Mar 04, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Beutter-Kernan Hall

Community... more

Community yoga classes offered with the aim of making yoga accessible to all.

Wed, Mar 04, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Leighton Auditorium

Enjoy a... more

Enjoy a screening of "Barbara" (Rated PG-13, 2012, 1 hr. 42 min); Hosted by Jeffrey Luppes, Associate Professor of German, IUSB Department of World Languages

Boots to Business Reboot - Presented by Small Business Association

Thu, Mar 05, 9:00am - 4:30pm

Classroom C

Boots to... more

Boots to Business Reboot is an entrepreneurial training program offered by the SBA.

Free Health Screenings - Courtesy of the St. Joseph County Department of Health

Thu, Mar 05, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Classroom E

Meet... more

Meet Community Health Workers and get a free health screening at our SJCPL branches!

French Language Conversation Group - Francophones of Michiana

Thu, Mar 05, 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, in partnership with Ladder Up. Registration required.

This event is full

Thu, Mar 05, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Classroom A

Join us to... more

Join us to practice your French language skills and meet others in our community learning the language!

The Story Exchange - A Story Sharing Session

Sat, Mar 07, 1:00pm - 2:00pm

Beutter-Kernan Hall

Calling all... more

Calling all story tellers! Share a 5-minute story following the theme "common ground." Think: location, the power of place, making space, or finding common ground. All are welcome!

West Side Story (PG-13, 2021, 2 hr. 36 min) Screening - Mondays at the Movies

Mon, Mar 09, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Leighton Auditorium

Enjoy a... more

Enjoy a screening of "West Side Story" (PG-13, 2021, 2 hr. 36 min) and a discussion of the movie's themes afterwards. Part of the Living Matthew 25 series of events for 2026.

Yoga for Every Chair: A Gentle Exploration - Presented by Aging Connections

Tue, Mar 10, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Beutter-Kernan Hall

Melissa... more

Melissa Gunter, Certified Yoga Instructor (RYT-200, Owner of Traveling Yogi, LLC) will lead a presentation to discuss yoga and its benefits for everyone, especially our aging population.

Paddington - The Page to Screen Film Series

Tue, Mar 10, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Leighton Auditorium

An all ages... more

An all ages film series highlighting films adapted from popular books.

Identity Theft Protection - Presented by Luis Zapata, First Source Bank

Wed, Mar 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Beutter-Kernan Hall

Learn about... more

Learn about identity theft, identity fraud, how it happens, how to prevent it, and what to do if you have been a victim.

Wed, Mar 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Ballroom A

Community... more

Community yoga classes offered with the aim of making yoga accessible to all.

Kennedy's Kitchen Live - Irish Kitchen Music from the home, the hearth, and the heart

Wed, Mar 11, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Classroom E

English... more

English Conversation Group allows English language learners to practice English together. Each meeting will have a conversation topic. For more information, email m.rangel@sjcpl.org.

Wed, Mar 11, 6:00pm - 7:30pm

Leighton Auditorium

Join us for... more

Join us for an evening of Traditional Irish music with Kennedy's Kitchen!

Free Health Screenings - Courtesy of the St. Joseph County Department of Health

Thu, Mar 12, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Classroom E

Meet... more

Meet Community Health Workers and get a free health screening at our SJCPL branches!

French Language Conversation Group - Francophones of Michiana

Thu, Mar 12, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

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 14, 9:00am - 4:00pm

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

A day of... more

A day of free 24 FREE classes, a learning extravaganza! Classes on Gardens, Orchards, Nature and more!

Performing Media Festival - Presented in partnership with IUSB

Sat, Mar 14, 12:00pm - 2:00pm

Leighton Auditorium

Enjoy a... more

Enjoy a selection of audio-visual performance works by international artists, followed by a panel discussion as part of the 2026 Performing Media Festival.

The Breadwinner (PG-13, 2021, 1 hr. 34 min.) Screening - Mondays at the Movies

Mon, Mar 16, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Leighton Auditorium

Enjoy a... more

Enjoy a screening of "The Breadwinner" (PG-13, 2021, 1 hr. 34 min.) and a discussion of the movie's themes afterwards. Part of the Living Matthew 25 series of events for 2026.

Coffee and Classics

Tue, Mar 17, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Classroom D

Grab a cup... more

Grab a cup of coffee and gab about a classic! Each quarter we'll discuss a seasonally-appropro title from classic literature!

Cancelled

Wed, Mar 18, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

A club for... more

A club for aspiring illustrators and artists with a passion for comic books, cartooning, and illustrative storytelling.

Wed, Mar 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Beutter-Kernan Hall

Community... more

Community yoga classes offered with the aim of making yoga accessible to all.

No (Rated R, 2012, 1 hr. 58 min.) Screening & Discussion - IUSB World Languages Film Series

Wed, Mar 18, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Classroom E

English... more

English Conversation Group allows English language learners to practice English together. Each meeting will have a conversation topic. For more information, email m.rangel@sjcpl.org.

Wed, Mar 18, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Leighton Auditorium

Enjoy a... more

Enjoy a screening of "No" (Rated R, 2012, 1 hr. 58 min.) hosted by Molly Monroe, Senior Lecturer of Spanish, IUSB Department of World Languages.

Free Health Screenings - Courtesy of the St. Joseph County Department of Health

Thu, Mar 19, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Classroom E

Meet... more

Meet Community Health Workers and get a free health screening at our SJCPL branches!

Eviction & Housing Legal Clinic - Presented by the Volunteer Lawyer Network

Thu, Mar 19, 1:00pm - 4:00pm

Classroom D

Free legal... more

Free legal advice for evictions and housing issues provided to the public on a first-come, first-served basis.

French Language Conversation Group - Francophones of Michiana

Thu, Mar 19, 5:00pm - 7:00pm

Classroom B,Classroom C,Classroom E,Classroom F

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, in partnership with Ladder Up. Registration required.

Registration opens Thursday, March 5 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Mar 19, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Classroom A

Join us to... more

Join us to practice your French language skills and meet others in our community learning the language!

SJCPL Writes Release Party

Sat, Mar 21, 9:00am - 11:00am

Beutter-Kernan Hall,Classroom A,Classroom B,Classroom C,Classroom D,Classroom E,Classroom F

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, in partnership with Ladder Up. Registration required.

Registration opens Saturday, March 7 2026 at 9:00am

BookCon

Sat, Mar 21, 11:00am - 3:00pm

Ballroom (A+B Combined),Leighton Auditorium

Join your... more

Join your fellow readers to celebrate local writing and find your next favorite book! Meet local authors, get writing advice, and browse books for sale.

Sat, Mar 21, 2:00pm - 3:45pm

Celebrate... more

Celebrate the fifth release of SJCPL Writes. See authors and artists showcase their work from the publication, then attend a meet and greet with light refreshments. Leighton Auditorium

No Other Land (Not Rated, 2024, 1 hr. 32 min.) Screening - Mondays at the Movies

Mon, Mar 23, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Leighton Auditorium

Enjoy a... more

Enjoy a screening of "No Other Land" (Not Rated, 2024, 1 hr. 32 min.) and a discussion of the movie's themes afterwards. Part of the Living Matthew 25 series of events for 2026.

Wed, Mar 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Classroom E

English... more

English Conversation Group allows English language learners to practice English together. Each meeting will have a conversation topic. For more information, email m.rangel@sjcpl.org.

An Evening with Ruben Reyes Jr. - Letras Latinas Community Reading Series

Wed, Mar 25, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Beutter-Kernan Hall

Community... more

Community yoga classes offered with the aim of making yoga accessible to all.

Wed, Mar 25, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Ballroom (A+B Combined),Leighton Auditorium

The Letras... more

The Letras Latinas Community Reading Series welcomes Ruben Reyes Jr. for a reading and conversation with scholar Paulina Hernández-Trejo from the University of Notre Dame. Registration recommended.

Free Health Screenings - Courtesy of the St. Joseph County Department of Health

Thu, Mar 26, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Classroom E

Meet... more

Meet Community Health Workers and get a free health screening at our SJCPL branches!

French Language Conversation Group - Francophones of Michiana

Thu, Mar 26, 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, in partnership with Ladder Up. Registration required.

Registration opens Thursday, March 12 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Mar 26, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Classroom A

Join us to... more

Join us to practice your French language skills and meet others in our community learning the language!

Genealogy Coffee Chat

Sat, Mar 28, 9:00am - 10:00am

Classroom A

Meet with... more

Meet with fellow genealogists to share success stories and brick walls.

Cooking Gumbo Together! - Featuring the Charlie Cart!

Sat, Mar 28, 9:00am - 11:00am

Classroom C,Classroom D,Classroom E,Classroom F

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, in partnership with Ladder Up. Registration required.

Registration opens Saturday, March 14 2026 at 9:00am

Genealogy Book Study

Sat, Mar 28, 10:15am - 11:15am

Classroom A

... more

Participants will gather monthly to discuss chapters of the book Mastering Genealogical Proof by Thomas W. Jones.

Registration opens Sunday, March 1 2026 at 9:00am

Sun, Mar 29, 1:00pm - 2:30pm

Beutter-Kernan Hall

This... more

This hands-on gumbo program is designed as a collaborative, low-pressure cooking experience where every participant plays a role. The emphasis is connection and comfort (not perfection).

In the Heat of the Night (Approved, 1967, 1 hr. 50 min.) - Mondays at the Movies

Mon, Mar 30, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Leighton Auditorium

Enjoy a... more

Enjoy a screening of "In the Heat of the Night" (Approved, 1967, 1 hr. 50 min.) and a discussion of the movie's themes afterwards. Part of the Living Matthew 25 series of events for 2026.

Cancelled

Wed, Apr 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

A club for... more

A club for aspiring illustrators and artists with a passion for comic books, cartooning, and illustrative storytelling.

Wed, Apr 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Beutter-Kernan Hall

Community... more

Community yoga classes offered with the aim of making yoga accessible to all.

Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis (Not Rated, 2008, 1 hr. 46 min.) - IUSB World Languages Film Series

Wed, Apr 01, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Classroom E

English... more

English Conversation Group allows English language learners to practice English together. Each meeting will have a conversation topic. For more information, email m.rangel@sjcpl.org.

Wed, Apr 01, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Leighton Auditorium

Enjoy a... more

Enjoy a screening of "Bienvenue chez les Ch'tis" (Not Rated, 2008, 1 hr. 46 min.) hosted by Heather Jones, Senior Lecturer of French and Spanish, IUSB Department of World Languages.

Free Health Screenings - Courtesy of the St. Joseph County Department of Health

Thu, Apr 02, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

Classroom E

Meet... more

Meet Community Health Workers and get a free health screening at our SJCPL branches!

Mapping Change - an Interactive Local History Workshop

Thu, Apr 02, 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, in partnership with Ladder Up. Registration required.

Registration opens Thursday, March 19 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Apr 02, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Classroom B

This... more

This program examines how mapping places shapes our understanding of space, time, and ourselves. We'll create art using local maps and images to connect our community's past, present, and future.

Evicting the American Dream (Not Rated, 2025, 51 min) - Mondays at the Movies

Mon, Apr 06, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Leighton Auditorium

Enjoy a... more

Enjoy a screening of "Evicting the American Dream" (Not Rated, 2025, 51 min) and a discussion of the movie's themes afterwards. Part of the Living Matthew 25 series of events for 2026.

Writer's Critique Meet

Tue, Apr 07, 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Classroom F

Are you a... more

Are you a writer looking for critique partners? Join our monthly Writers' Critique Meet to read a sample of your writing and get immediate feedback from your peers.

Our Universe Revealed - Presented by University of Notre Dame and IU South Bend

Tue, Apr 07, 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!

Wed, Apr 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Beutter-Kernan Hall

Community... more

Community yoga classes offered with the aim of making yoga accessible to all.

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory (1971) - The Page to Screen Film Series

Wed, Apr 08, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Classroom E

English... more

English Conversation Group allows English language learners to practice English together. Each meeting will have a conversation topic. For more information, email m.rangel@sjcpl.org.

Wed, Apr 08, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Leighton Auditorium

An all ages... more

An all ages film series highlighting films adapted from popular books.

Free Health Screenings - Courtesy of the St. Joseph County Department of Health

Thu, Apr 09, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Classroom E

Meet... more

Meet Community Health Workers and get a free health screening at our SJCPL branches!

French Language Conversation Group - Francophones of Michiana

Thu, Apr 09, 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, in partnership with Ladder Up. Registration required.

Registration opens Thursday, March 26 2026 at 9:00am

Thu, Apr 09, 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Classroom A

Join us to... more

Join us to practice your French language skills and meet others in our community learning the language!

Then, Now, and Always... The St. Joseph River Story - Docs and Discussion Series with WNIT

Sat, Apr 11, 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, in partnership with Ladder Up. Registration required.

Registration opens Saturday, March 28 2026 at 9:00am

Genealogy Book Study

Sat, Apr 11, 10:15am - 11:15am

Classroom A

... more

Participants will gather monthly to discuss chapters of the book Mastering Genealogical Proof by Thomas W. Jones.

Registration opens Sunday, March 1 2026 at 9:00am

Mon, Apr 13, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Leighton Auditorium

WNIT tells... more

WNIT tells the story of the St. Joseph River, including the people, history, and life along this storied river from Hillsdale to Lake Michigan.

Shein Trust Listen + Learn Concert - Presented by South Bend Symphony Orchestra

Tue, Apr 14, 11:00am - 12:00pm

Leighton Auditorium

Join us for... more

Join us for a Listen + Learn performance featuring the the South Bend Symphony's Woodwind Quintet as they perform a family-friendly concert in Leighton Auditorium. All are welcome!

At Home Hospice Jeopardy! - Presented by Aging Connections

Tue, Apr 14, 3:30pm - 4:30pm

Beutter-Kernan Hall

Come play... more

Come play Jeopardy within the world of Hospice! A little game and friendly competition to learn the basics of Hospice care with Laura Vincent, Hospice Liaison, Dunes Hospice.

Coffee and Classics

Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Classroom D

Grab a cup... more

Grab a cup of coffee and gab about a classic! Each quarter we'll discuss a seasonally-appropro title from classic literature!

Votemos (Not Rated. 2025, 1 hr. 28 min.) Screening - IUSB World Languages Film Series

Tue, Apr 14, 6:00pm - 8:00pm

Leighton Auditorium

Enjoy a... more

Enjoy a screening of "Votemos" or "All in Favor" (Not Rated. 2025, 1 hr. 28 min.) hosted by Oscar Barrau, Associate Professor of Spanish, IUSB Department of World Languages.

Cancelled

Wed, Apr 15, 4:00pm - 6:00pm

A club for... more

A club for aspiring illustrators and artists with a passion for comic books, cartooning, and illustrative storytelling.

Understanding Insurance - Presented by Luis Zapata, First Source Bank

Wed, Apr 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Classroom B

Community... more

Community yoga classes offered with the aim of making yoga accessible to all.

Wed, Apr 15, 5:30pm - 6:30pm

Beutter-Kernan Hall

In this... more

In this workshop you will learn how to protect your assets using insurance and the different personal insurance products available