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2025 Adult Winter Reading Challenge, Cozy up with a good book

2025 Adult Winter Reading Challenge: Cozy Up With a Good Book

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 12:00am - 11:45pm
Cross-Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors, Community Events
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

‘Tis the season for coziness. Grab a blanket, your fluffy socks, and your favorite warm drink or snack. Hop into a reading nook and sink into a good book. Adults, ages 18 and up, t...

Library Branch: Cross-Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors, Community Events
Program Description:

‘Tis the season for coziness. Grab a blanket, your fluffy socks, and your favorite warm drink or snack. Hop into a reading nook and sink into a good book.

Holiday Bakes

Saturday, December 21, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
Teens
Program Description:

It's the most wonderful time of the year. Start up your ovens, whip out your rolling pins, and join our Teen Advisory Board to learn how to make delicious Christmas cookies.  ...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Program Description:

It's the most wonderful time of the year. Start up your ovens, whip out your rolling pins, and join our Teen Advisory Board to learn how to make delicious Christmas cookies. 

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
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Snowflake Suncatcher

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Program Description:

 Get crafty at the Downtown Library in the Children's Department! We will be making suncatchers in the shape of snowflakes to keep you cheerful throughout the winter. 

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Program Description:

 

Get crafty at the Downtown Library in the Children's Department! We will be making suncatchers in the shape of snowflakes to keep you cheerful throughout the winter.

 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.

Closed - Christmas Eve

All Day
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library, Cross-Branch, Virtual Branch, Off Site

All locations of the St. Joseph Public Library will be closed for Christmas Eve. Please visit our website at sjpl.lib.mo.us to access our online content. 

Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library, Cross-Branch, Virtual Branch, Off Site
Description:

All locations of the St. Joseph Public Library will be closed for Christmas Eve. Please visit our website at sjpl.lib.mo.us to access our online content. 

Closed - Christmas

All Day
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library, Cross-Branch, Virtual Branch, Off Site

All locations of the St. Joseph Public Library will be closed for Christmas. Please visit our website at sjpl.lib.mo.us to access our online content. 

Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library, Cross-Branch, Virtual Branch, Off Site
Description:

All locations of the St. Joseph Public Library will be closed for Christmas. Please visit our website at sjpl.lib.mo.us to access our online content. 

All Branches Closed by 6 p.m.

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 11:45pm
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library

All library locations will close by 6 p.m. on December 26.

Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library
Description:

All library locations will close by 6 p.m. on December 26.

All Branches Closed by 6 p.m.

Monday, December 30, 2024 at 6:00pm - 11:45pm
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library

All library locations will close by 6 p.m. on December 30.

Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library
Description:

All library locations will close by 6 p.m. on December 30.

Noon Year's Eve for families with kids of all ages! Tuesday, Dec. 31, 11:30 AM East Hills Library

Noon Year's Eve Party

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:30am - 12:15pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Children, All Ages
Program Description:

Ring in the new year at Noon! Perfect for those who don't want to stay up 'til Midnight. Bubbles, dancing, light snacks and a balloon drop at Noon.For families with young children,...

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events
Program Description:

Ring in the new year at Noon! Perfect for those who don't want to stay up 'til Midnight. Bubbles, dancing, light snacks and a balloon drop at Noon.

For families with young children, no registration required.

Photo of Storytime Room at Washington Park Library

Tricky Tuesday!

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room (Washington Park) at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Miscellaneous
Age Group:
Children
Program Description:

If you and your child enjoy crafts, games, movies and a variety of fun activities, get to Washington Park Library for Tricky Tuesday! 

Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Miscellaneous
Program Description:

If you and your child enjoy crafts, games, movies and a variety of fun activities, get to Washington Park Library for Tricky Tuesday! 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

All Branches Closed by 6 p.m.

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 6:00pm - 11:45pm
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library

All library locations will close by 6 p.m. on December 31.

Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library
Description:

All library locations will close by 6 p.m. on December 31.

Closed - New Year's Day

All Day
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library, Cross-Branch, Virtual Branch, Off Site

All locations of the St. Joseph Public Library will be closed for New Year's Day. Please visit our website at sjpl.lib.mo.us to access our online content. 

Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library, Cross-Branch, Virtual Branch, Off Site
Description:

All locations of the St. Joseph Public Library will be closed for New Year's Day. Please visit our website at sjpl.lib.mo.us to access our online content. 

Washington Park Library Book Club: BYOBook Club

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Club Room at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

BYOB: Bring your own books! This is a no pressure book club. If you like to talk about books you are reading, join us for an informal discussion about what you have been reading.&n...

Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Club Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Program Description:

BYOB: Bring your own books! This is a no pressure book club.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

All Branches Closed by 6 p.m.

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 11:45pm
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library

All library locations will close by 6 p.m. on January 2.

Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library
Description:

All library locations will close by 6 p.m. on January 2.

Wonka Escape Room, East Hills Library

FULL! Wonka Escape Room

01/03/2025 @ 9:00am to 01/05/2025 @ 3:00pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Description:

There are no more time slots available for this escape room. Thank you for your interest in this annual program.Do you have what it takes to be an inventor for Willy Wonka's Invent...

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Program Description:

There are no more time slots available for this escape room. Thank you for your interest in this annual program.

Knitting, diamond art, crocheting, tea

Tea Time with Jenny

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Bring your own craft (crochet, cross-stitch, knitting, etc) to work on while sipping tea.

Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Bring your own craft (crochet, cross-stitch, knitting, etc) to work on while sipping tea.

Pony Express Therapy Dogs logo (two dogs within an outline of Missouri)

Book Buddies Reading Dogs

Saturday, January 4, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (East Hills) at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, All Ages
Program Description:

The Book Buddies Pony Express Therapy Dogs, in partnership with the East Hills Library, are offering children a way to improve their reading skills in a unique and fun environ...

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Early Literacy
Program Description:

The Book Buddies Pony Express Therapy Dogs, in partnership with the East Hills Library, are offering children a way to improve their reading skills in a unique and fun environment.

Adult Craft Night: Winter Fairy Houses

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

We’re bringing back the DIY fairy houses – WINTER EDITION! Come and enjoy making cozy little fairy houses to decorate your home for winter. For adults, registration required, su...

Required
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Program Description:

We’re bringing back the DIY fairy houses – WINTER EDITION! Come and enjoy making cozy little fairy houses to decorate your home for winter.

For adults, registration required, supplies limited.

Snowglobe

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Program Description:

Let's celebrate the New Year at the Downtown Library! Come join the fun as we make a waterless snowglobe with a snowy winter scene. 

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Program Description:

Let's celebrate the New Year at the Downtown Library! Come join the fun as we make a waterless snowglobe with a snowy winter scene. 

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.

Tricky Tuesday!

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room (Washington Park) at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming, Movies
Age Group:
Children
Program Description:

If you and your child enjoy a variety of games, crafts, and activities, join us every week for Tricky Tuesday!

Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming, Movies
Program Description:

If you and your child enjoy a variety of games, crafts, and activities, join us every week for Tricky Tuesday!

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

Friends Front Row Tuesday Night Movies

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Description:

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is Viva Las Vegas (1964) 85 Minutes, PG-13. Hard of hearing? We have t-coil lo...

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Program Description:

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is Viva Las Vegas (1964) 85 Minutes, PG-13. 

Pre-K Play

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (East Hills) at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Baby - Pre-K
Program Description:

Children aged 0-6 and their caregivers are invited to learn and play together in the East Hills Storytime Room with the early literacy toy collection. In addition, we will sing son...

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K
Program Type: Early Literacy
Program Description:

Children aged 0-6 and their caregivers are invited to learn and play together in the East Hills Storytime Room with the early literacy toy collection.

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Wacky Wednesday Take and Make Crafts

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 6:00pm
Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Description:

Featuring fun crafts that maybe wacky for the time of year. Available every Wednesday. While supplies last.   Not recommended for children under 3.

Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Featuring fun crafts that maybe wacky for the time of year. Available every Wednesday. While supplies last.

 

Not recommended for children under 3.

Friends of the Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Board Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Miscellaneous
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Regular meeting of the Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library Board.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Miscellaneous
Program Description:

Regular meeting of the Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library Board.

Disclaimer(s)

The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library. We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Make Your Own Music

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Baby - Pre-K, Children
Program Description:

Ring in the New Year at the Downtown Library by making your own musical instrument! Join us as we build and sing along with some of our favorite songs.

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Program Description:

Ring in the New Year at the Downtown Library by making your own musical instrument! Join us as we build and sing along with some of our favorite songs.

Disclaimer(s)

This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.