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Virtual Murder, She Read: Cozy Mystery Book Discussion

Wednesday, December 16, 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.

Copy of Coffee & Puzzles @ Washington Park

Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Miscellaneous
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at Washington Park Library for a cozy hangout - puzzles, hot drinks, and cookies included!

Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Miscellaneous
Program Description:

Join us at Washington Park Library for a cozy hangout - puzzles, hot drinks, and cookies included!

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
Colorful lego flyer for East Hills Library Lego Club Third Thursdays at 6 p.m.

LEGO Club

Thursday, December 17, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Join us for LEGO Club at the East Hills Library! Come meet with fellow LEGO enthusiasts each month for various LEGO challenges. Can you build it?

For grades K and up.

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Program Description:

Join us for LEGO Club at the East Hills Library! Come meet with fellow LEGO enthusiasts each month for various LEGO challenges. Can you build it?

For grades K and up.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, December 17, 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.
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Friends Book Club Downtown

Monday, December 21, 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

Blue Background with white paint palette reading tricky tuesday Join us for a fun activity, storytime, craft or maybe all three! 4 p.m. Every Tuesday @ Washington Park Library No Registration required *Crafts can be messy, please wear clothing that is ok to get stained.

Tricky Tuesday!

Tuesday, December 22, 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 BLANK and then making a fun BLANK 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 BLANK and then making a fun BLANK craft! If you and your child enjoy a variety of games, crafts, and activities, join us every week for Tricky Tuesday!

Friends Front Row Tuesday Night Movies

Tuesday, December 22, 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 Title (YEAR) ## Minutes, RATING. 

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 Title (YEAR) ## Minutes, RATING. 

Closed - Christmas

All Day 12/24 - 12/25
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library

All library locations are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library
Description:

All library locations are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Blue Background with white paint palette reading tricky tuesday Join us for a fun activity, storytime, craft or maybe all three! 4 p.m. Every Tuesday @ Washington Park Library No Registration required *Crafts can be messy, please wear clothing that is ok to get stained.

Tricky Tuesday!

Tuesday, December 29, 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 BLANK and then making a fun BLANK 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 BLANK and then making a fun BLANK craft! If you and your child enjoy a variety of games, crafts, and activities, join us every week for Tricky Tuesday!

Friends Front Row Tuesday Night Movies

Tuesday, December 29, 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 Title (YEAR) ## Minutes, RATING. 

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 Title (YEAR) ## Minutes, RATING. 

Closed - New Year's Day

All Day
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library

All library locations are closed on New Year's Day.

Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library
Description:

All library locations are closed on New Year's Day.

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Book Buddies Reading Dogs

Saturday, January 2, 2027 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.

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Casual Commander Club

Thursday, January 14, 2027 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!

Closed - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day

All Day
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library

All library locations are closed on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library
Description:

All library locations are closed on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

Copy of Coffee & Puzzles @ Washington Park

Thursday, January 21, 2027 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Miscellaneous
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at Washington Park Library for a cozy hangout - puzzles, hot drinks, and cookies included!

Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Miscellaneous
Program Description:

Join us at Washington Park Library for a cozy hangout - puzzles, hot drinks, and cookies included!

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
Colorful lego flyer for East Hills Library Lego Club Third Thursdays at 6 p.m.

LEGO Club

Thursday, January 21, 2027 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Join us for LEGO Club at the East Hills Library! Come meet with fellow LEGO enthusiasts each month for various LEGO challenges. Can you build it?

For grades K and up.

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Program Description:

Join us for LEGO Club at the East Hills Library! Come meet with fellow LEGO enthusiasts each month for various LEGO challenges. Can you build it?

For grades K and up.

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Casual Commander Club

Thursday, January 28, 2027 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!

Washington Park Library Book Club: BYOBook Club

Thursday, February 4, 2027 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Club Room at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults

BYOB: Bring your own books! This is a no pressure book club.

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

BYOB: Bring your own books! This is a no pressure book club.

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, February 6, 2027 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.

Copy of Coffee & Puzzles @ Washington Park

Thursday, February 18, 2027 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Miscellaneous
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at Washington Park Library for a cozy hangout - puzzles, hot drinks, and cookies included!

Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Miscellaneous
Program Description:

Join us at Washington Park Library for a cozy hangout - puzzles, hot drinks, and cookies included!

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
Colorful lego flyer for East Hills Library Lego Club Third Thursdays at 6 p.m.

LEGO Club

Thursday, February 18, 2027 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Join us for LEGO Club at the East Hills Library! Come meet with fellow LEGO enthusiasts each month for various LEGO challenges. Can you build it?

For grades K and up.

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Program Description:

Join us for LEGO Club at the East Hills Library! Come meet with fellow LEGO enthusiasts each month for various LEGO challenges. Can you build it?

For grades K and up.

Washington Park Library Book Club: BYOBook Club

Thursday, March 4, 2027 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Club Room at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults

BYOB: Bring your own books! This is a no pressure book club.

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

BYOB: Bring your own books! This is a no pressure book club.

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, March 6, 2027 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.

Colorful lego flyer for East Hills Library Lego Club Third Thursdays at 6 p.m.

LEGO Club

Thursday, March 18, 2027 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

Join us for LEGO Club at the East Hills Library! Come meet with fellow LEGO enthusiasts each month for various LEGO challenges. Can you build it?

For grades K and up.

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Program Description:

Join us for LEGO Club at the East Hills Library! Come meet with fellow LEGO enthusiasts each month for various LEGO challenges. Can you build it?

For grades K and up.