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Friends Book Club Downtown

Monday, March 23, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults

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 Erika for more information at

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting 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 Erika for more information at

This event is in the "Baby - Pre-K" group

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Storytime Room (East Hills) at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Baby - Pre-K

Get ready to sing, dance, read, and have so much fun with Ms. Misty for preschool Storytime at the East Hills Library!

Activities will be geared toward ages 3-6.

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Get ready to sing, dance, read, and have so much fun with Ms. Misty for preschool Storytime at the East Hills Library!

Activities will be geared toward ages 3-6.

This event is in the "Children" group

Tricky Tuesday - Cats!

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room (Washington Park) at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

This week we will be reading stories featuring felines and then making a fun kitty cat craft! If you and your child enjoy a variety of games, crafts, and activities, join us every week for Tricky Tuesday!

Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
Program Description:

This week we will be reading stories featuring felines and then making a fun kitty cat craft! If you and your child enjoy a variety of games, crafts, and activities, join us every week for Tricky Tuesday!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Reading Middle Earth

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Are you ready for an adventure? Join Dr. Paula Hayward this year as we take a literary journey through Middle Earth reading The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Discussion questions and further readings will be available.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Registration Required
Program Description:

Are you ready for an adventure? Join Dr. Paula Hayward this year as we take a literary journey through Middle Earth reading The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Discussion questions and further readings will be available.

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 "Adults" group

Friends Front Row Tuesday Night Movies

Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is Wicked: For Good (2025) 2 Hours 17 Minutes, PG. 

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

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is Wicked: For Good (2025) 2 Hours 17 Minutes, PG. 

This event is in the "Baby - Pre-K" group

Toddler Time

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (East Hills) at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Baby - Pre-K

Bring your wiggly toddlers to a storytime designed just for them!

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Bring your wiggly toddlers to a storytime designed just for them!

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 "Adults" group

Basic English for Non-English Speakers

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Miscellaneous
Age Group:
Adults

Regardless of what language you speak, TEFL certified instructor, Anne Kiske, will teach you basic English for free. Registration is for all six classes. Skills will build on previous sessions. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Diversity, Miscellaneous
Registration Required
Program Description:

Regardless of what language you speak, TEFL certified instructor, Anne Kiske, will teach you basic English for free. Registration is for all six classes. Skills will build on previous sessions. 

This event is in the "Adults" group

Virtual Murder, She Read: Cozy Mystery Book Discussion

Wednesday, March 25, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults

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

Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Registration Required
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.

This event is in the "Baby - Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Spring Storytime

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Storytime Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Baby - Pre-K, Children
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K, Children
Program Type: Storytimes

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 "Teens" group
This event is in the "Adults" group

Evening Bingo!

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Club Room at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Join us for bingo at Washington Park Library! Try your luck, enjoy great company, and play for a chance to win exciting prizes—no library card required! 

This is for Teens and Adults, ages 12+.

Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Club Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Program Description:

Join us for bingo at Washington Park Library! Try your luck, enjoy great company, and play for a chance to win exciting prizes—no library card required! 

This is for Teens and Adults, ages 12+.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Casual Commander Club

Thursday, March 26, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

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!

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 "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 "Baby - Pre-K" group

Pre-K Play

Friday, March 27, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (East Hills) at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Baby - Pre-K

Children aged 0-6 and their caregivers are invited to learn and play together in the East Hills Storytime Room with the early literacy toy collection.

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K
Program Type: Early Literacy
Program Description:

Children aged 0-6 and their caregivers are invited to learn and play together in the East Hills Storytime Room with the early literacy toy collection.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends Local Interest & Vintage Book Sale

All Day 3/28 - 3/29
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Adults

"I'm still old-fashioned. I love dusty old books and libraries." - Harper Lee, author of To Kill A Mockingbird

 

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Program Description:

"I'm still old-fashioned. I love dusty old books and libraries." - Harper Lee, author of To Kill A Mockingbird

 

This event is in the "Teens" group

Teen After Hours: Game Night

Sunday, March 29, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
East Hills Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Teens

Teens, check the library out after hours and join us for a night of gaming fun! Video games, board games, group games, parachute games, and playgroud games are all possibilities. What will we choose?

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Registration Required
Program Description:

Teens, check the library out after hours and join us for a night of gaming fun! Video games, board games, group games, parachute games, and playgroud games are all possibilities. What will we choose?

This event is in the "Baby - Pre-K" group

Storytime - Celery Paintings!

Monday, March 30, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (Washington Park) at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Baby - Pre-K

Join us for Storytime, where little listeners will cuddle up for a fun-filled story and then bring the tale to life with a hands-on craft adventure! Perfect for tiny hands and big imaginations. Ages 0-6.

Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K
Program Type: Early Literacy
Program Description:

Join us for Storytime, where little listeners will cuddle up for a fun-filled story and then bring the tale to life with a hands-on craft adventure! Perfect for tiny hands and big imaginations. Ages 0-6.

Disclaimer(s)

This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.
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 "Baby - Pre-K" group

Preschool Storytime

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Storytime Room (East Hills) at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Baby - Pre-K

Get ready to sing, dance, read, and have so much fun with Ms. Misty for preschool Storytime at the East Hills Library!

Activities will be geared toward ages 3-6.

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Get ready to sing, dance, read, and have so much fun with Ms. Misty for preschool Storytime at the East Hills Library!

Activities will be geared toward ages 3-6.

This event is in the "Children" group

Tricky Tuesday - Weather!

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room (Washington Park) at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

This week we will be reading stories featuring weather and then making a fun weather themed craft! If you and your child enjoy a variety of games, crafts, and activities, join us every week for Tricky Tuesday!

Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
Program Description:

This week we will be reading stories featuring weather and then making a fun weather themed craft! If you and your child enjoy a variety of games, crafts, and activities, join us every week for Tricky Tuesday!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Friends Front Row Tuesday Night Movies

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is One Battle After Another (2025) 2 Hours 42 Minutes, R. 

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

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is One Battle After Another (2025) 2 Hours 42 Minutes, R. 

This event is in the "Baby - Pre-K" group

Toddler Time

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Storytime Room (East Hills) at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Baby - Pre-K

Bring your wiggly toddlers to a storytime designed just for them!

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Bring your wiggly toddlers to a storytime designed just for them!

This event is in the "Adults" group

Basic English for Non-English Speakers

Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Miscellaneous
Age Group:
Adults

Regardless of what language you speak, TEFL certified instructor, Anne Kiske, will teach you basic English for free. Registration is for all six classes. Skills will build on previous sessions. 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Diversity, Miscellaneous
Registration Required
Program Description:

Regardless of what language you speak, TEFL certified instructor, Anne Kiske, will teach you basic English for free. Registration is for all six classes. Skills will build on previous sessions. 

This event is in the "Baby - Pre-K" group
This event is in the "Children" group

Spring Storytime

Thursday, April 2, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Storytime Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Baby - Pre-K, Children
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K, Children
Program Type: Storytimes

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.