The Saint Joseph County Public Library serves 167,600 residents in South Bend. Originally established as the South Bend Public Library, it began as a Reading Room on Michigan Street and has since expanded to include nine locations across the county. Among its facilities are a Community Learning Center, a digital media studio, and a Local and Family History department. The library maintains approximately 600,000 volumes and circulates roughly 2 million items annually, providing print and digital collections and research assistance. It offers meeting and study rooms, public computers, wireless laptops for in-library use, ADA computer workstation, printing services, curbside pickup, and events like genealogy discussions, storytime, crafts, and STEM programs.