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Bingo Night

Monday, July 15, 2024 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+

Jackie: Public, Private, Secret by J. Randy Taraborrelli

EH Friends Book Club

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 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. July's selection is Jackie: Public...

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. July's selection is Jackie: Public, Private, Secret by J.

True Crime Time Every Fourth Thursday

True Crime Time: St. Joe's Murderous Past

Thursday, July 18, 2024 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, Marina Trifan shares stories she's found in her studies of St. Joseph's deceased that led her to discover murders most foul.  Join us each month to learn about ...

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

This month, Marina Trifan shares stories she's found in her studies of St. Joseph's deceased that led her to discover murders most foul. 

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.
knitting, needlepoint, crocheting and a cup of tea

Tea Time with Jenny

Saturday, July 20, 2024 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.

Tom Lake

Friends Book Club Downtown

Monday, July 22, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Board Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Do you love reading?  Do you enjoy talking about what you're reading?  You should join us for our Friends Book Club Downtown.  The fourth Monday of every month will ...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Program Description:

Do you love reading?  Do you enjoy talking about what you're reading?  You should join us for our Friends Book Club Downtown.  The fourth Monday of every month will discuss a different title.  Call Chelsea for more information

Spanish Club for Adults

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Miscellaneous
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Do you want to be able to practice Spanish in a judgment-free setting? This will be an immersive language club for adults, perfect for people who know some Spanish, but are afraid ...

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

Do you want to be able to practice Spanish in a judgment-free setting?

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Casual Commander Club

Thursday, July 25, 2024 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!

Ancient Astronomy Explained with Dr. Jay Lemanski: The Principles of Divination

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Lectures/Speakers, Miscellaneous
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

The ancient Mesopotamians looked to the stars to find omens, messages from the gods warning people what might happen. This presentation will explore some of the thinking behind the...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures/Speakers, Miscellaneous
Program Description:

The ancient Mesopotamians looked to the stars to find omens, messages from the gods warning people what might happen.

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.
woman on the bench with her back to us

Afternoon Tea Book Club

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For adults that enjoy reading a mix of adult and young adult books. Hosted by Carnegie Librarian Jenny Ellis. July's book is S...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Program Description:

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For adults that enjoy reading a mix of adult and young adult books. Hosted by Carnegie Librarian Jenny Ellis.

July's book is Summer Book Club by Susan Mallery.

castle in Scotland

Virtual Murder, She Read: Cozy Mystery Book Discussion

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Carnegie librarian Jenny Ellis will host the virtual cozy mystery book club Murder, She Read. July's book will be An American ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Program Description:

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Carnegie librarian Jenny Ellis will host the virtual cozy mystery book club Murder, She Read.

July's book will be An American in Scotland. The author will be joining us.

Washington Park Library Book Club: BYOBook Club

Thursday, August 1, 2024 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!  If you like to talk about books you are reading, join us for an informal discussion about what you have been reading.  Diana will have a show...

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

BYOB: Bring your own books!  If you like to talk about books you are reading, join us for an informal discussion about what you have been reading.  Diana will have a show and tell about new and exciting books in the library that you can

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.

Armchair Travel Series

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Go on a Scenic Cruise from our theater seats each first Monday of the summer months! We'll watch an episode of "Scenic Cruises of the World' and taste test some food from the place...

Required
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Program Description:

Go on a Scenic Cruise from our theater seats each first Monday of the summer months! We'll watch an episode of "Scenic Cruises of the World' and taste test some food from the places we 'traveled' on our armchair adventure.

Puzzle Swap

Monday, August 5, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages
Program Description:

Do you love to do jigsaw puzzles? We do too! But what do you do with the ones you have completed? Now's your chance to swap some you have done with some new to you puzzles at this ...

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

Do you love to do jigsaw puzzles? We do too! But what do you do with the ones you have completed? Now's your chance to swap some you have done with some new to you puzzles at this puzzle swap!

Postal Club / Club Postal

Thursday, August 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Diversity, Hobbies, Miscellaneous
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Before Facebook and email, we enjoyed exchanging letters and postcards with penpals around the world. There's something to be said for putting pen to paper and saying hello to some...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Diversity, Hobbies, Miscellaneous
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Program Description:

Before Facebook and email, we enjoyed exchanging letters and postcards with penpals around the world. There's something to be said for putting pen to paper and saying hello to someone in a faraway land.

Macrame Wall Hanging

Monday, August 12, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Try your hand at making art through the tying of knots, otherwise known as Macrame! We'll make a decorative wall or door hanging in this introduction to the ancient art.  S...

Required
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Program Description:

Try your hand at making art through the tying of knots, otherwise known as Macrame! We'll make a decorative wall or door hanging in this introduction to the ancient art. 

Final Girl Book Club

Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Join your resident Spooky Girls, Jenna and Marina, for an evening of spine-tingling terror at the Final Girl Book Club. Each 2nd Tuesday of the month,  we will discuss a new b...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Program Description:

Join your resident Spooky Girls, Jenna and Marina, for an evening of spine-tingling terror at the Final Girl Book Club. Each 2nd Tuesday of the month,  we will discuss a new book in the horror and paranormal genres. 

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.

Friends of the Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 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.

Spanish Club for Adults

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Miscellaneous
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Do you want to be able to practice Spanish in a judgment-free setting? This will be an immersive language club for adults, perfect for people who know some Spanish, but are afraid ...

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

Do you want to be able to practice Spanish in a judgment-free setting?

True Crime Time Every Fourth Thursday

True Crime Time: Murder in the Library!

Thursday, August 15, 2024 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 departure from the dark and disturbing as attendees get to be part of the crime and investigation during a murder mystery game.  Join us each month to learn...

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

This month is a departure from the dark and disturbing as attendees get to be part of the crime and investigation during a murder mystery game. 

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.
knitting, needlepoint, crocheting and a cup of tea

Tea Time with Jenny

Saturday, August 17, 2024 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.

Bingo Night

Monday, August 19, 2024 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+

The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger

EH Friends Book Club

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 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. August's selection is The River We...

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. August's selection is The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger

table in front of a bookstore

Virtual Murder, She Read: Cozy Mystery Book Discussion

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Carnegie librarian Jenny Ellis will host the virtual cozy mystery book club Murder, She Read. August's book will be Murder Mar...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Program Description:

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Carnegie librarian Jenny Ellis will host the virtual cozy mystery book club Murder, She Read.

typewriter

Afternoon Tea Book Club

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For adults that enjoy reading a mix of adult and young adult books. Hosted by Carnegie Librarian Jenny Ellis. August's book is...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Program Description:

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For adults that enjoy reading a mix of adult and young adult books. Hosted by Carnegie Librarian Jenny Ellis.

August's book is The Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentill.