St. Joe County Public Library

Did you know our Community Learning Center has spaces available to reserve for individuals, non-profit, and for-profit businesses? Whether you need a space for a business event, conference, brainstorming session, or just a change of scenery for your weekly team meeting. We've got you covered with versatile classroom spaces, an auditorium, an outdoor courtyard, and a ballroom. See more details and rates on our website here (https://lnkd.in/g2kHf5KV).

🌍✨ Join us on June 20th for World Refugee Day at SJCPL! Refreshments will be served at 5:30 PM, followed by an insightful panel discussion at 6 PM, and a documentary screening at 7 PM. Can't make it? Visit our website to learn how you can get involved and support the cause. https://lnkd.in/gY73uswm

Are you an entrepreneur or have you always wanted to start a business? Join us with Tracie Davis, Business Advisor at the North Central Indiana Small Business Development Center (SBDC), for a panel discussion on challenges and opportunities for entrepreneurs. All are welcome this Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the Leighton Auditorium.

We recently hosted Dave Holmes with Candid present on Foundation Directory, Grants for Individuals, and GuideStar. These databases, available to our patrons, provide services for individuals and non-profits seeking more information about grants and grant providers. You can find all these databases and journals on our website under the Grants header at https://lnkd.in/g2vXP2vd. Take note that these databases are available to be viewed at the Library only, most other databases can be accessed as long as you have a library card! Special thanks to Scott Sandburg, one of our research librarians, who curates the databases! https://lnkd.in/gKdQrXFU

Gather in the Leighton Auditorium to celebrate an amazing year at the St. Joe County Public Library. Executive Director Stephanie Murphy will give a presentation about the Library's impact on the community in 2023 and Our Next Chapter plans for the future. Following the Executive Director's address, enjoy a taste of each of our library branches. Stations featuring our nine library branches will be set up in the Community Learning Center Ballroom. Eat, play, and learn! Refreshments will be served. All are welcome. Registration on our website (https://lnkd.in/grKu9GEH) is appreciated.

Are you thinking about starting a business? We’re offering a new, valuable resource: Gale Business: Plan Builder. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur, experienced business owner or nonprofit leader, you can access this tool to build a robust business plan, create a break-even analysis, and build financial projections. Watch Hannah Roudebush from Gale explain Gale Business Plan Builder: https://ow.ly/SF6q50QGmbs. See Gale Business: Plan Builder and many other business database resources on our website: https://ow.ly/fR8Y50QGmbt.

The public library has a book for every story. Thank you for supporting your library. The library is an arena of possibility, opening both a window into the soul and a door onto the world. ~Rita Dove, US Poet Laureate https://lnkd.in/eJrMzSKT

Calling all entrepreneurs, business owners, and future CEOs 🔥 At our Small Business Resource Series, you'll hear from Indiana Small Business Development Center (Indiana SBDC) advisors and learn key insights into running a successful business. Join us October 12, 19, and 26 at 5:30pm in the Community Learning Center, Beutter-Kernan Hall. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gYVwZpZB #smallbusiness #localentrepreneur #businessowner #southbend #localnews #downtownsouthbend #sbdc #michiana #mishawaka

We're #hiring a #MarketingSpecialist who manages social media and the website. Do you know an experienced candidate? https://lnkd.in/eHXW6maE

Libraries are more than just a resource for books and material. They're full of wonderful stories. In Damien's 9 years of service, he's seen kids become teens, moms become grandmoms, and high school students become college students. If you're interested in getting involved, check out career opportunities at the St. Joe County Public Library at careers.sjcpl.org/ Read Damien's story: https://lnkd.in/gbTSP_Ew #publiclibrary #hiring #inspiringstories #nonprofit