Kick off gardening season with the Annual Community Plant Swap at North Liberty Branch, hosted by Unity Gardens! https://sjcpl.libnet.info/event/13530194

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Designed to help children develop their visual and verbal literacy skills, Artful Storytime is a partnership with the St. Joseph County Public Library. Each Artful Storytime includes stories, songs, artwork explorations, art-making, and more! They say that April showers bring May flowers! We’ll search the galleries for spring blooms and have plenty of time to stop and smell the roses. This program is best for families with children ages 4 to 6. 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).  

This drop-in tour will introduce you to your Raclin Murphy Museum of Art. Join a student gallery teacher or a member of the Museum staff to explore the architecture of the building through some of its most unique spaces and discover works of art that are highlights of the collection. Meet at the Welcome Desk. All are welcome and no registration is required. This tour will explore all gallery levels of the Museum. Although the tour will keep moving between spaces, gallery stools are available upon request.

Vesak, also known as Buddha Jayanti or Buddha Purnima, is the most important religious festival in Buddhism, commemorating the birth, enlightenment, and death (parinirvana) of Gautama Buddha, the founder of Buddhism. It is celebrated by Buddhists worldwide on the full moon day in the month of Vesakha (usually in May). Vesak is observed with various religious and cultural activities, including chanting of sutras, offering alms to monks, meditation, and acts of generosity and kindness.

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A monthly gathering to share what you’re reading then settle in for an hour of silent, sustained reading. At the end of the hour, attendees can socialize—or not! https://sjcpl.libnet.info/event/12792111

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Clarissa Tossin (Brazilian,b.1973, lives and works in Los Angeles ), Future Geography: Tapestry of Blazing Starbirth, 2023, Used Amazon.com delivery boxes, archival inkjet print on photo paper with lamination,wood, 60 × 72 × 1.5 in., Courtesy of the artist and Galeria Luisa Strina, São Paulo. Photo: Brica WilcoxThe exhibition Clarissa Tossin: All That You Touch, You Change, at the Raclin Murphy Museum of Art, takes its title from the opening lines of Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower. In this two-part program, we will examine how the novel's core ideas intersect with the visual language and concepts in the exhibition. We will collectively explore Butler's novel in the first session at the Main Library, and in the second session (Saturday, May 17, 2:00–3:00 p.m.), to be held at the Raclin Murphy Museum, we will consider how our literary findings can be seen and experienced in Tossin's exhibition. Come ready to explore the intersections of literature, art, and social change. Register here.

Clarissa Tossin's exhibit "All That You Touch, You Change" takes its title from the opening lines of Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower. This two part program will examine how the themes overlap. https://sjcpl.libnet.info/event/12856978

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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/.

All masters and doctoral students graduating this year, along with their family, friends, and faculty, are invited to join the Graduate School, Campus Ministry, and Graduate Student Life for a Mass in celebration of their success. Mass will include a welcome from the Dean of the Graduate School, and a special blessing for our graduates as they prepare to journey forth.All people, of all faith traditions, are welcome!Liturgical music will be provided by graduating students in the Sacred Music Program: Joe Balistreri, DMA, Organ, 2025 Vivian Ng, MSM, Conducting, 2025