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Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Club Room at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Miscellaneous
Age Group:
All Ages

Monthly meeting of the SJPL Board of Trustees.

Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Club Room
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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Noche de Cine en Familia (Family Movie Night): Super Mario Bros.: la película

Friday, February 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:30pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
En Español, Movies
Age Group:
All Ages

Acompáñanos a ver Super Mario Bros.: la película (2023), película de comedia familiar con clasificación PG.

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

Acompáñanos a ver Super Mario Bros.: la película (2023), película de comedia familiar con clasificación PG.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Movie: The Ride Ahead

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 The Ride Ahead, (2024), 1 hour 37 mintues, for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

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 The Ride Ahead, (2024), 1 hour 37 mintues, for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

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

Rachel Hartigan, author visit

Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Amelia Earhart's disappearance is a mystery for the ages.

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Program Description:

Amelia Earhart's disappearance is a mystery for the ages.

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

Family Pi(e) Day

Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Cooking
Age Group:
All Ages

Celebrate Pi day with Pie! Bring your family and create delicious mini no-bake pies together. 

For all ages, please register as a family and note how many will be participating.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Program Description:

Celebrate Pi day with Pie! Bring your family and create delicious mini no-bake pies together. 

For all ages, please register as a family and note how many will be participating.

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

Super Smash Bros. Tournament (unofficial)

Saturday, March 21, 2026 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Teens, All Ages

Do you love playing Super Smash Bros. on the Nintendo Switch? Do you want to challenge others to see who you can beat? Join our Super Smash Bros. All Ages Tournament! Sign-in begins at 1:30 p.m., tournament begins at 2 p.m.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Age Group: Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Registration Required
Program Description:

Do you love playing Super Smash Bros. on the Nintendo Switch? Do you want to challenge others to see who you can beat? Join our Super Smash Bros. All Ages Tournament! Sign-in begins at 1:30 p.m., tournament begins at 2 p.m.

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 "All Ages" group

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Miscellaneous
Age Group:
All Ages

Monthly meeting of the SJPL Board of Trustees.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Board Room
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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Night Shift: Owls

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Lectures/Speakers, STEAM
Age Group:
All Ages

This wildlife education program will feature a combination of four or five live owls. The audience members will learn the hunting habits, adaptive characteristics, and habitat needs of the birds shown. 

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

This wildlife education program will feature a combination of four or five live owls. The audience members will learn the hunting habits, adaptive characteristics, and habitat needs of the birds shown. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Family Art Night: Mario Shadow Box

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages

Super Mario fans can join us for a Family Art Night Mario style! The Super Mario Galaxy Movie comes out later this week, so get ready by creating a Super Mario theme shadow box.

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

Super Mario fans can join us for a Family Art Night Mario style! The Super Mario Galaxy Movie comes out later this week, so get ready by creating a Super Mario theme shadow box.

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

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!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group

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!

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group

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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group

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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Summer Reading Kickoff Party with Dinos!

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

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

Library Branch: Washington Park 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 Washington Park 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.