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Used Book & Tech Sale
Discover deals on pre-owned books and library tech at a community sale in the Community Learning Center Ballroom, connected to the Main Library in downtown South Bend. The sale takes place at St. Joe County Public Library, and proceeds from purchases support library programs.
St. Joe County Public LibraryCandle Magic with Sky Apothecary
Elyse from Sky Apothecary leads a spring-themed candle making workshop at The Cat Lady Cafe. Learn how to pour a personalized candle and infuse it with intention and a touch of magic, then discover the healing properties of the crystal embellishments, toppings, and scents used. While your candle sets, relax with the resident cats at the cafe. If you would like more than one, a second candle can be made during the class for an additional $25. Supplies are limited, and online booking is available.
Book Club
Enjoy a welcoming book club gathering centered on connection and conversation with a touch of magick. The group will explore Mastering Magick by Mat Auryn, a guide to deepening practice, strengthening intuition, and learning the foundations of intentional magick. Tea and a cozy atmosphere set the tone for open dialogue and shared viewpoints. It offers space to explore, reflect, and trade experiences within a supportive community of people with similar interests. Whether beginning the craft or already on the path, participants can expect fresh insight and inspiration. All are welcome as they are, with no pressure for perfection.
Mystic HollowCurator-led Tour of Bridging Time and Place: The Bequest of Ernestine Raclin
Cheryl Snay, curator of European and American art before 1900, leads a focused tour of Bridging Time and Place: The 150th Anniversary of the University of Notre Dame Art Museum. The tour highlights selections from the recent gift from the estate of Ernestine Morris Carmichael Raclin, whose name the museum now carries. Featured examples include works such as Joshua Reynolds’s Portrait of Miss Barwell from 1785, oil on canvas, part of the Raclin bequest to the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art at the University of Notre Dame.
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