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Friends Front Row Tuesday Night Movies

Tuesday, December 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All Ages

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024) 1 hour 39 minutes, PG. 

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 The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024) 1 hour 39 minutes, PG. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

¡Lotería en la Biblioteca!

Friday, December 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Library
Program Type:
En Español, Games/Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages

¡Acompáñanos en una noche de diversión jugando Lotería en la Biblioteca Downtown! Gana premios, disfruta de aperitivos, y diviértete por la noche en este evento en la biblioteca que tendrá a todos gritando ¡Buenas!

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: En Español, Games/Gaming
Program Description:

¡Acompáñanos en una noche de diversión jugando Lotería en la Biblioteca Downtown! Gana premios, disfruta de aperitivos, y diviértete por la noche en este evento en la biblioteca que tendrá a todos gritando ¡Buenas!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Christmas Creatures Crafternoon

Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us as we do crafts of some not so scary Christmas creatures. 

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

Join us as we do crafts of some not so scary Christmas creatures. 

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 event is in the "All Ages" group

Friends Front Row Tuesday Night Movies

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All Ages

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is The Polar Express (2004) 1 hour 40 minutes, G.

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 The Polar Express (2004) 1 hour 40 minutes, G.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Miscellaneous
Age Group:
All Ages

Regular monthly meeting of the SJPL Board of Trustees.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Miscellaneous
Program Description:

Regular monthly meeting of the SJPL Board of Trustees.

Disclaimer(s)

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 "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Land of Oz Escape Room

12/20/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/22/2025 @ 6:00pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Land of Oz to solve the puzzles and escape the room. Gather your brains, heart, and courage to see if you can escape in 30 minutes or less!

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

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Land of Oz to solve the puzzles and escape the room. Gather your brains, heart, and courage to see if you can escape in 30 minutes or less!

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

Noon Year's Eve Party

Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (East Hills) at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Families are invited to ring in the new year at Noon! Perfect for those who don't want to stay up 'til Midnight. Join us for a dance party with a DJ, bubbles and a balloon drop at noon!

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

Families are invited to ring in the new year at Noon! Perfect for those who don't want to stay up 'til Midnight. Join us for a dance party with a DJ, bubbles and a balloon drop at noon!

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

Book Buddies Reading Dogs

Saturday, January 3, 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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Bird Friendly Community: Winter Birds

Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Hobbies, Lectures/Speakers
Age Group:
All Ages

Find out how you can help St. Joseph become a Bird-Friendly community! Kaylee Woelfel from the Missouri River Bird Observatory will share simple, practical ways to be bird-friendly in your home, neighborhood, and community.

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

Find out how you can help St. Joseph become a Bird-Friendly community! Kaylee Woelfel from the Missouri River Bird Observatory will share simple, practical ways to be bird-friendly in your home, neighborhood, and community.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Crafternoon

Saturday, January 24, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us under the big top to create circus themed crafts!

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

Join us under the big top to create circus themed crafts!

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

Book Buddies Reading Dogs

Saturday, February 7, 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.

This event is in the "Adults" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Puzzle Swap

Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

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! Just bring a puzzle (or two, or three) and we'll swap with each other.

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Games/Gaming, Hobbies
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! Just bring a puzzle (or two, or three) and we'll swap with each other.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Movie for Development Disabilities Awareness Month

Thursday, March 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All Ages

Progressive Community Services and St. Joseph Public Library are partnering to show a documentary.

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

Progressive Community Services and St. Joseph Public Library are partnering to show a documentary.

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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Book Buddies Reading Dogs

Saturday, March 7, 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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

¡Lotería en la Biblioteca!

Friday, March 13, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Library
Program Type:
En Español, Games/Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages

¡Acompáñanos en una noche de diversión jugando Lotería en la Biblioteca Downtown! Gana premios, disfruta de aperitivos, y diviértete por la noche en este evento en la biblioteca que tendrá a todos gritando ¡Buenas!

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: En Español, Games/Gaming
Program Description:

¡Acompáñanos en una noche de diversión jugando Lotería en la Biblioteca Downtown! Gana premios, disfruta de aperitivos, y diviértete por la noche en este evento en la biblioteca que tendrá a todos gritando ¡Buenas!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Poké Party

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages

Come enjoy Pokémon themed crafts and activities! All supplies are provided. Bring your handheld games, cards, and art to share, battle, and trade with other Pokémon fans! All ages welcome.

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

Come enjoy Pokémon themed crafts and activities! All supplies are provided. Bring your handheld games, cards, and art to share, battle, and trade with other Pokémon fans! All ages welcome.

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

Book Buddies Reading Dogs

Saturday, April 4, 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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Crafternoon

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

Theme to be determined. 

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

Theme to be determined. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Summer Reading Kick Off Party

Sunday, May 31, 2026 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming, Miscellaneous
Age Group:
All Ages

Come have FREE fun for the whole family at the Washington Park Library for our Summer Reading Kickoff Party!  There will be dinosaurs, a petting zoo and free snow cones*. 

Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games/Gaming, Miscellaneous
Program Description:

Come have FREE fun for the whole family at the Washington Park Library for our Summer Reading Kickoff Party!  There will be dinosaurs, a petting zoo and free snow cones*. 

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

Summer Reading Performers: 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.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Summer Reading Performers: 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.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Summer Reading Performers: 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.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Summer Reading Performers: 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.
This event is in the "Children" group
This event is in the "All Ages" group

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.