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Create A Bookmark Contest

Summer Reading
2026-06-05 16:00:00 2026-06-05 20:00:00 America/New_York Create A Bookmark Contest Grab a blank bookmark from any of our library locations and create your own design. One winner from each age group will receive an art kit. For preK-12th grade. Enter June 5 - July 31. Main Library -

Friday, June 05
4:00pm - 8:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-06-05 16:00:00 2026-06-05 20:00:00 America/New_York Create A Bookmark Contest Grab a blank bookmark from any of our library locations and create your own design. One winner from each age group will receive an art kit. For preK-12th grade. Enter June 5 - July 31. Main Library -

Grab a blank bookmark from any of our library locations and create your own design. One winner from each age group will receive an art kit. For preK-12th grade. Enter June 5 - July 31.

  • To enter, pick up a blank bookmark from any one of our St Joe County Public Library locations
  • Create your own design on the blank bookmark
  • Fill out the back with all the info needed; list the grade you will be in when you start school again in the fall
  • One entry per person
  • Turn in completed bookmark to any of our 10 locations between June 5 and July 31
  • A winner will be selected from each age category: PreK-2nd grade, 3-5th, 6-8th, 9-12th
  • Winners will receive an art kit specially curated for their age group and have their bookmark design printed
  • Winners will be announced at Art Beat with DTSB on August 15th 

AGE GROUP: | Children (6-11) |

EVENT TYPE: | Crafts & Hobbies | Art & Photography |

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Features: numerous public meeting rooms, public computers, wireless laptops and iPads for in-house use and vending area.

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Cozy Crafting: Blackout Poetry Crafts
Tue, Apr 21, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room
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Drop in on the 3rd Tuesday of each month to chill, unwind, craft with others, and build new friendships! Snacks and drinks provided while supplies last.
The Write Space
Tue, Apr 21, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult Virtual Programming Room
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A virtual support group for writers and aspiring writers. Join our Zoom meeting to participate in writing prompts, chatting, and dreaming about next steps in your writing life.
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Book Chat
Wed, Apr 22, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
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Come discuss your latest reads at this social event meeting the third Wednesday of each month. Share your reviews of your latest reads. Meet us in the fiction stacks at Main Library.
Bingo
Wed, Apr 22, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room
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Join us Wednesdays for a chance to earn fun small prizes and socialize with others! Enjoy popcorn while supplies last.
Books on Tap
Thu, Apr 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Literary discussions and heady libations on the last Thursday of each month. Follow us on Facebook or ask to be added to our email for location for that month.
South Bend Symphony Orchestra presents “Tales + Tunes”
Sat, Apr 25, 12:00pm - 1:30pm
Story House
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Through a musical story, learn basic conducting patterns and how Maestro Willis leads the orchestra. Conducting will be led by the Symphony staff. Craft included. Recommended for ages 6 to 10.
Pokémon Power Hour
Mon, Apr 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story House
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Master your skills as a Pokémon trading card player at Pokémon Power Hour. Learn about the various regions of the Pokémon world via trivia, crafts and exciting matches. Ages 6 to 11.
Learn to Make Summer Rolls - with the Charlie Cart
Tue, Apr 28, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story House
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In this cooking program, learn how to assemble Vietnamese summer rolls made with rice paper wraps and fresh produce. Make you own dipping sauce from scratch and enjoy! Recommended ages 8-12.
Bingo
Wed, Apr 29, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room
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Join us Wednesdays for a chance to earn fun small prizes and socialize with others! Enjoy popcorn while supplies last.
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Books on Tap
Thu, Apr 30, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
New date Thursday, April 23, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
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Literary discussions and heady libations on the last Thursday of each month. Follow us on Facebook or ask to be added to our email for location for that month.
Star Wars - Presented by the South Bend Civic Theatre
Sat, May 02, 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Story House
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Jump into hyper drive with this high energy galactic experience where kids will develop skills in voice, role playing, and character creation in order to become true Jedi Masters! Grades K - 5.
Dungeons & Dragons
Sat, May 02, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room
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Come to the Teen Room on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month to learn about a new playable race or class in D&D, create your own character, and use that character to play a mini-game!
Opening Chapters - School-Age Read-Aloud
Mon, May 04, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story House
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Explore different chapter book genres throughout this read-aloud series. Listen to the opening chapters or selections of a few related books, followed by a creative activity inspired by the stories!
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
Tue, May 05, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room
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Put your gaming skills to the test as you battle others in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Food and drinks provided while supplies last.
Bingo
Wed, May 06, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Join us Wednesdays for a chance to earn fun small prizes and socialize with others! Enjoy popcorn while supplies last.
Shein Trust Listen + Learn Children’s Concert Series - Presented by South Bend Symphony Orchestra
Fri, May 08, 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Story House
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Join the South Bend Symphony’s Wind Quintet as they perform a family-friendly concert in the cozy atmosphere of The Story House. All are welcome!
Chainmail Basics
Sat, May 09, 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room
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Learn the basic techniques of making chainmail. Loop by loop you'll weave a wearable piece of art and learn a little history along the way. Recommended ages 12 - 18.
Incredible Inertia - STEAM Lab in the Storyhouse
Mon, May 11, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story House
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Discover Newton's Laws of Motion. Engineer a magnetic marble run or a Rail Cube monorail system. Blast off a small paper rocket, and use Air Toobz to experiment with air pressure.
SJCPL Online Book Group: Aloha Rodeo copy - by David Wolman and Julian Smith
Tue, May 12, 7:00pm - 7:45pm
Adult Virtual Programming Room
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Traces the role of three Hawaiian cowboys who indelibly shaped the early-20th century West, detailing how their careers influenced Hawaiian identity, island ranching and the rodeo culture in Wyoming.
Bingo
Wed, May 13, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
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Join us Wednesdays for a chance to earn fun small prizes and socialize with others! Enjoy popcorn while supplies last.
Velez Wilmouth Solo Exhibit - Gallery Reception
Thu, May 14, 5:30pm - 7:00pm
2nd Floor Gallery
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Join us for the gallery reception for the artist Velez Wilmouth!
Dungeons & Dragons
Sat, May 16, 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Teen Room
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Come to the Teen Room on the 1st and 3rd Saturday of the month to learn about a new playable race or class in D&D, create your own character, and use that character to play a mini-game!
Lego Builder Challenge
Mon, May 18, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Story House
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Can you master the LEGO Builder Challenge? Test your building and creativity skills in four timed challenges with a theme, then share about your creations. Ages 6-11.
Cozy Crafting: Sensory Bottles
Tue, May 19, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room
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Drop in on the 3rd Tuesday of each month to chill, unwind, craft with others, and build new friendships! Snacks and drinks provided while supplies last.
The Write Space
Tue, May 19, 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adult Virtual Programming Room
A virtual... more
A virtual support group for writers and aspiring writers. Join our Zoom meeting to participate in writing prompts, chatting, and dreaming about next steps in your writing life.
Book Chat
Wed, May 20, 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Come... more
Come discuss your latest reads at this social event meeting the third Wednesday of each month. Share your reviews of your latest reads. Meet us in the fiction stacks at Main Library.
Bingo
Wed, May 20, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room
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Join us Wednesdays for a chance to earn fun small prizes and socialize with others! Enjoy popcorn while supplies last.
Bingo
Wed, May 27, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room
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Join us Wednesdays for a chance to earn fun small prizes and socialize with others! Enjoy popcorn while supplies last.
Books on Tap
Thu, May 28, 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Literary... more
Literary discussions and heady libations on the last Thursday of each month. Follow us on Facebook or ask to be added to our email for location for that month.
Films in the Storyhouse: Wild Robot
Mon, Jun 01, 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Story House
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Get comfy in the Storyhouse and enjoy a movie! Light snacks provided. Parental discretion advised based on movie rating. Wild Robot is rated PG.
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Tournament
Tue, Jun 02, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room
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Put your gaming skills to the test as you battle others in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. Food and drinks provided while supplies last.
Bingo
Wed, Jun 03, 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Teen Room
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Join us Wednesdays for a chance to earn fun small prizes and socialize with others!
Create A Bookmark Contest - Summer Reading
Fri, Jun 05, 4:00pm - 8:00pm
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Grab a blank bookmark from any of our library locations and create your own design. One winner from each age group will receive an art kit. For preK-12th grade. Enter June 5 - July 31.
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