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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. 

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Homeschool Hangout

Friday, January 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Program Description:

Hangout with other homeschool teens in a casual atmosphere on the second Friday of each month. Some months will feature structured activites, and some will be more laid back, teens...

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming
Program Description:

Hangout with other homeschool teens in a casual atmosphere on the second Friday of each month. Some months will feature structured activites, and some will be more laid back, teens choice! For ages 12-18, no registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bingo Night

Monday, January 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Join the East Hills branch for a fun-filled night of BINGO!  Prizes will be provided by the library.  Intended for adults, ages 18+

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

Join the East Hills branch for a fun-filled night of BINGO! 

Prizes will be provided by the library. 

Intended for adults, ages 18+

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Wacky Wednesday Take and Make Crafts

Wednesday, January 15, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

History Shrieks & True Crime Time!

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Lectures/Speakers, Local History/Genealogy, Miscellaneous
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

This month is a special trick, I mean treat, as we hear a tale of terror ripped from the annals of St. Joe's own murderous history. Join us each month to learn about interesting...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures/Speakers, Local History/Genealogy, Miscellaneous
Program Description:

This month is a special trick, I mean treat, as we hear a tale of terror ripped from the annals of St. Joe's own murderous history.

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.
This event is in the "Children" group.

LEGO Club

Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Children
Program Description:

Join us for LEGO Club at the East Hills Library! Come meet with fellow LEGO enthusiasts each month for various LEGO challenges. Can you build it? For grades K and up.

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Program Description:

Join us for LEGO Club at the East Hills Library! Come meet with fellow LEGO enthusiasts each month for various LEGO challenges. Can you build it?

For grades K and up.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen After Hours: Mario Party IRL

Friday, January 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Program Description:

Teens! Meet at the library after hours to play a real life version of Mario Party. Who will be the Superstar! For ages 12-17, registration required. If you have not already f...

Required
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Program Description:

Teens! Meet at the library after hours to play a real life version of Mario Party. Who will be the Superstar!

For ages 12-17, registration required.

Closed - Martin Luther King Jr. Day

All Day
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library

All library locations will be closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

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

All library locations will be closed for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

EH Friends Book Club

Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Embrace new adventures through reading and discussion at the Friends EH Book Club. We meet on the third Tuesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. This month's selection is The Brilliant...

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Program Description:

Embrace new adventures through reading and discussion at the Friends EH Book Club. We meet on the third Tuesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. This month's selection is The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett by Annie Lyons.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Wacky Wednesday Take and Make Crafts

Wednesday, January 22, 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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Wacky Wednesday Take and Make Crafts

Wednesday, January 29, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Casual Commander Club

Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

This is a club for all those who love Magic the Gathering! Bring your own Magic the Gathering commander format* deck to battle and destroy your friends and strangers! The Comm...

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

This is a club for all those who love Magic the Gathering! Bring your own Magic the Gathering commander format* deck to battle and destroy your friends and strangers!

This event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Book Buddies Reading Dogs

Saturday, February 1, 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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Wacky Wednesday Take and Make Crafts

Wednesday, February 5, 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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Wacky Wednesday Take and Make Crafts

Wednesday, February 12, 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.

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Homeschool Hangout

Friday, February 14, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Program Description:

Hangout with other homeschool teens in a casual atmosphere on the second Friday of each month. Some months will feature structured activites, and some will be more laid back, teens...

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming
Program Description:

Hangout with other homeschool teens in a casual atmosphere on the second Friday of each month. Some months will feature structured activites, and some will be more laid back, teens choice! For ages 12-18, no registration required.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Bingo Night

Monday, February 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Join the East Hills branch for a fun-filled night of BINGO!  Prizes will be provided by the library.  Intended for adults, ages 18+

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

Join the East Hills branch for a fun-filled night of BINGO! 

Prizes will be provided by the library. 

Intended for adults, ages 18+

This event is in the "Adults" group.

EH Friends Book Club

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Embrace new adventures through reading and discussion at the Friends EH Book Club. We meet on the third Tuesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. This month's selection is

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Program Description:

Embrace new adventures through reading and discussion at the Friends EH Book Club. We meet on the third Tuesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. This month's selection is

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Wacky Wednesday Take and Make Crafts

Wednesday, February 19, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

History Shrieks & True Crime Time!

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Lectures/Speakers, Local History/Genealogy, Miscellaneous
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

This month is a special trick, I mean treat, as we hear a tale of terror ripped from the annals of St. Joe's own murderous history. Join us each month to learn about interesting...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures/Speakers, Local History/Genealogy, Miscellaneous
Program Description:

This month is a special trick, I mean treat, as we hear a tale of terror ripped from the annals of St. Joe's own murderous history.

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.