Check out the newest StoryWalk® in Michiana! We’ve partnered with the St. Joseph County Public Library to bring this exciting national project to the Charles B. Hayes Family Sculpture Park from July 1–September 2. StoryWalk® combines experiencing nature with reading together as a family. Our StoryWalk® will explore the book What’s New Daniel? by Micha Archer. Read together, do fun activities, and enjoy the art and nature of the Sculpture Park! The story begins off the Hiler Family Terrace behind the Museum near Clement Meadmore’s sculpture UPBEAT (look for a black sculpture that looks like it’s dancing at the start of a path into the Sculpture Park) and continues east on a paved, gently sloping path. Parking is available in the Visitor Lot immediately north of the Sculpture Park for a fee during the week (before 4:30 p.m.). Free two-hour parking is available in the Eddy Street Commons Parking Garage or along Angela Blvd. After 4:30 p.m. and on weekends, parking is free and available in any non-gated lot. If traveling via South Bend Transpo, take the No.7 bus and use the stop for Eddy St. Commons (at the intersection of Angela & Eddy St). The StoryWalk® Project was created by Anne Ferguson of Montpelier, VT, and was developed in collaboration with the Kellogg-Hubbard Library in Montpelier, VT. StoryWalk® is a registered service mark owned by Ms. Ferguson.

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When Maya is forced to attended a hearing high school, she sets out to prove that her lack of hearing won’t stop her from chasing her dreams. https://sjcpl.libnet.info/event/13510054

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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. https://sjcpl.libnet.info/event/13510027

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So much art, so little time! Join us for this 15-minute lunchtime program, where a member of our Education staff will facilitate a brief, interactive conversation focused on “hidden gems” from our collection. We know that not all pieces take center stage, so this is your opportunity to become more deeply acquainted with the collection. Take a brief moment during your lunch break to engage with others in a relaxed, interactive discussion to explore new perspectives on a piece you might not have engaged with previously. After our brief conversation, participants can explore other works in the galleries or enjoy lunch at Ivan’s Café. Participants of this program will receive a 10% discount on their order. All are welcome.

FREE but registration is required. Limited to 15 children. In Art Lab, young artists will take a deep dive into a single artwork from the Museum’s collection, exploring its stories, techniques, and meaning through close looking and discussion. After experiencing the artwork up close, we’ll head to the studio to create works, inspired by our time in the gallery. This month we will be focusing on Julie Mehretu’s painting Epiphanic Mass (Epitaph). This workshop is designed for children ages 9 to 12. Register here.

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. https://sjcpl.libnet.info/event/13509888

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. https://sjcpl.libnet.info/event/13566249

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NDPD's very special Comfort K9, Orla, will be visiting the lounge every Thursday afternoon for pets, treats, cuddles, and play time. Come and spend some time with your new furry friend! Learn more about Orla at https://ndworks.nd.edu/news/meet-orla-notre-dames-first-therapy-and-outreach-dog/.

Looking to connect with fellow international students during the summer? Join us for a relaxed and welcoming bi-weekly gathering where you can build community through fun activities, meaningful conversations, and practical strategies for navigating student life. Tea and cookies provided! ☕🍪

This summer, we’re celebrating a decade of creativity and rhythm with Merrimans’ Playhouse—and you’re invited! Enjoy amazing live performances, special experiences, and fantastic food and drinks all season long. Bring a blanket or lawn chair (limited seating will be available on the Terrace), relax under the sun, and let the music move you in this one-of-a-kind setting. Ivan’s Cafe will have tasty food and non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase. Oh Mamma’s will be selling scrumptious small plates perfect for snacking, and Perry Vine will be pouring delicious meads and wines for purchase by the glass or bottle. This month, we’re celebrating college spirit with jazzed-up takes on iconic fight songs, brought to life by bandleaders Sam Butler and Garrett Fasig of Visions Jazz Ensemble. Since its founding in 2023, the Visions Jazz Ensemble has been dedicated to delivering fresh, modern interpretations of both original compositions and timeless jazz standards. Their debut release, Across The Field (Patois Records), garnered critical acclaim for its inventive jazz arrangements of college fight songs—including Notre Dame’s. Butler, Fasig and members of the band–Nick Recktenwald (trumpet), Jeff Parker (trombone), Dan Ventura (piano), Alex Hoberty (bass), and Francis Bassett-Dilley (drums)–push the envelope with every performance, blending creativity, artistry, and positivity in their music. Museum galleries will be open so you can explore the work of art paired with the performance. Series curated by Stephen and Mary Merriman of Merrimans’ Playhouse. Parking is available in the Visitor Lot immediately north of the Sculpture Park for a fee during the week (before 4:30 p.m.). Free two-hour parking is available in the Eddy Street Commons Parking Garage or along Angela Blvd. After 4:30 p.m. and on weekends, parking is free and available in any non-gated lot. If traveling via South Bend Transpo, take the No.7 bus and use the stop for Eddy St. Commons (at the intersection of Angela & Eddy St).  

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The National Catholic-Muslim Dialogue (NCMD) of the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops (USCCB) is thrilled to announce the Covenant with Earth research paper and essay competition that explores the topics and concerns raised in Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home and Al-Mizan: Covenant for the Earth. The NCMD invites high schoolers, undergraduate students, and graduate students to share their perspective on Catholic and Muslim responses to the ecological crisis and pathways of thought and action toward care for the earth.   For more information, click this link to download the flyer for the NCMD research paper and essay competition.