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Family Fun Time: Giant Games

Saturday, April 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Families of all types are invited to try their luck at Giant Games. We'll have Life Size Candy Land (where YOU are the playing pieces), giant Uno, giant Connect 4, and Giant Checkers. Come for a ginormous good time!

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

Families of all types are invited to try their luck at Giant Games. We'll have Life Size Candy Land (where YOU are the playing pieces), giant Uno, giant Connect 4, and Giant Checkers. Come for a ginormous good time!

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Miscellaneous
Age Group:
All Ages

Monthly meeting of the SJPL Board of Trustees.

Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Miscellaneous
Program Description:

Monthly meeting of the SJPL Board of Trustees.

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.

Wicked: For Good Sing-Along

Sunday, April 26, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All Ages

Do you love the muscial 'Wicked'? Do you love to sing-along, but feel like you shouldn't in a theater? Now is your chance to belt out all the lyrics with no judgement in this showing of Wicked: For Good!

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

Do you love the muscial 'Wicked'? Do you love to sing-along, but feel like you shouldn't in a theater? Now is your chance to belt out all the lyrics with no judgement in this showing of Wicked: For Good!

Family Fun Time: Flower Pots

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Gardening
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Families of all types are invited to work together to paint a large terracotta planter. After painting, we will plant some wildflower seeds to help the pollinators. Each family will leave with one large planter.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Gardening
Registration Required
Program Description:

Families of all types are invited to work together to paint a large terracotta planter. After painting, we will plant some wildflower seeds to help the pollinators. Each family will leave with one large planter.

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

Book Buddies Reading Dogs

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (East Hills) at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

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.

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.

Gnome Day at the Library

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Stop by the library to make gnome crafts and do a gnome scavenger hunt. 

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

Stop by the library to make gnome crafts and do a gnome scavenger hunt. 

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.

Inconceivable! Interactive Princess Bride Movie

Saturday, May 2, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All Ages

Whether it's your first time watching or your twentieth, this interactive showing of the cult classic The Princess Bride will be a unique experience.

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

Whether it's your first time watching or your twentieth, this interactive showing of the cult classic The Princess Bride will be a unique experience.

Noche de Cine en Familia, Viernes Mayo 8 @6 p.m. - Ice Age 3

Noche de Cine en Familia (Family Movie Night): Ice Age 3: El Origen de los Dinosaurios (Dawn of the Dinosaurs)

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All Ages

Acompáñanos a ver Ice Age 3: El Origen de los Dinosaurios (2009), película de comedia familiar con clasificación PG.

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

Acompáñanos a ver Ice Age 3: El Origen de los Dinosaurios (2009), película de comedia familiar con clasificación PG.

Pearl Harbor Child book cover

America 250: Pearl Harbor Child

Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:00pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Lectures/Speakers
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

As we celebrate America's 250th Anniversary, we can reflect on some of our history. The East Hills Library is hosting author and speaker, Dorinda Nicholson.

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Lectures/Speakers
Program Description:

As we celebrate America's 250th Anniversary, we can reflect on some of our history. The East Hills Library is hosting author and speaker, Dorinda Nicholson.

Cody Wells "The Lego Guy"

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages

Come and enjoy a fun filled morning playing with Legos!  Cody Wells is an award winning custom Lego artist. His work has been featured on the Steve Harvey Show, Good Day New York, Details Magazine, and

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming
Program Description:

Come and enjoy a fun filled morning playing with Legos!  Cody Wells is an award winning custom Lego artist. His work has been featured on the Steve Harvey Show, Good Day New York, Details Magazine, and

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.

Cody Wells "The Lego Guy"

Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages

Come and enjoy a fun filled morning playing with Legos!  Cody Wells is an award winning custom Lego artist. His work has been featured on the Steve Harvey Show, Good Day New York, Details Magazine, and

Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming
Program Description:

Come and enjoy a fun filled morning playing with Legos!  Cody Wells is an award winning custom Lego artist. His work has been featured on the Steve Harvey Show, Good Day New York, Details Magazine, and

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.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, May 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Miscellaneous
Age Group:
All Ages

Monthly meeting of the SJPL Board of Trustees.

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

Monthly meeting of the SJPL Board of Trustees.

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.
Summer Reading Kickoff Party: The Dinos are Coming! Sunday, May 31, 1:30 PM at the Carnegie Library

Summer Reading Kickoff Party: The Dinos are coming!

Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Miscellaneous, Performances
Age Group:
All Ages

Come have FREE fun for the whole family at the Carnegie Library for our Summer Reading Kickoff Party!

Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Miscellaneous, Performances
Program Description:

Come have FREE fun for the whole family at the Carnegie Library for our Summer Reading Kickoff Party!

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.
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Summer Reading: Mad Science

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Mad Science delivers unique, hands-on science experiences for children. Their innovative programs are as entertaining as they are educational!

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Program Description:

Mad Science delivers unique, hands-on science experiences for children. Their innovative programs are as entertaining as they are educational!

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.

Summer Reading: Mad Science

Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Mad Science delivers unique, hands-on science experiences for children. Their innovative programs are as entertaining as they are educational!

Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Program Description:

Mad Science delivers unique, hands-on science experiences for children. Their innovative programs are as entertaining as they are educational!

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.

Summer Reading: Mad Science

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
East Hills Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Mad Science delivers unique, hands-on science experiences for children. Their innovative programs are as entertaining as they are educational!

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Program Description:

Mad Science delivers unique, hands-on science experiences for children. Their innovative programs are as entertaining as they are educational!

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.

Summer Reading: Mad Science

Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Storytime Room (Washington Park) at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Mad Science delivers unique, hands-on science experiences for children. Their innovative programs are as entertaining as they are educational!

Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Program Description:

Mad Science delivers unique, hands-on science experiences for children. Their innovative programs are as entertaining as they are educational!

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

Book Buddies Reading Dogs

Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (East Hills) at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

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.

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.

Summer Reading: Dino Safari

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Come on a dinosaur safari with us! We are going to explore the library and hunt for different dinosaurs! 

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Program Description:

Come on a dinosaur safari with us! We are going to explore the library and hunt for different dinosaurs! 

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.

Summer Reading: Dino Safari

Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Come on a dinosaur safari with us! We are going to explore the library and hunt for different dinosaurs! 

Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Program Description:

Come on a dinosaur safari with us! We are going to explore the library and hunt for different dinosaurs! 

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.

Summer Reading: Dino Safari

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
East Hills Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Come on a dinosaur safari with us! We are going to explore the library and hunt for different dinosaurs! 

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Program Description:

Come on a dinosaur safari with us! We are going to explore the library and hunt for different dinosaurs! 

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.

Summer Reading: Dino Safari

Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Storytime Room (Washington Park) at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Come on a dinosaur safari with us! We are going to explore the library and hunt for different dinosaurs! 

Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Program Description:

Come on a dinosaur safari with us! We are going to explore the library and hunt for different dinosaurs! 

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.

Unearth a Story Crafternoon

Saturday, June 13, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for some dinosaurs crafts!!! 

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

Join us for some dinosaurs crafts!!! 

Touch-A-Truck

Monday, June 15, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
East Hills Library
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Get up close and personal with cool trucks, big vehicles, and meet some of our community helpers at our Touch-A-Truck event! We'll be set up across from the East Hills Library. 

Don't forget your sunscreen!

For all ages.

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

Get up close and personal with cool trucks, big vehicles, and meet some of our community helpers at our Touch-A-Truck event! We'll be set up across from the East Hills Library. 

Don't forget your sunscreen!

For all ages.