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11th Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Events, Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Join us for the 11th Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser for the library!  Teams can have a max of 6 people and the table fee is $90.  Doors open at 7:15 with the first questi...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Games/Gaming
Program Description:

Join us for the 11th Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser for the library!  Teams can have a max of 6 people and the table fee is $90.  Doors open at 7:15 with the first question being read at 7:30.  Drinks and grill-style food are availa

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

Summer Storytime

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (Washington Park) at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Baby - Pre-K, Children
Program Description:

Need something fun to do with you kids this summer? Washington Park Library is taking story time out into our park! Come enjoy Summer Storytime with Miss Willa for an hour of stori...

Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Need something fun to do with you kids this summer? Washington Park Library is taking story time out into our park! Come enjoy Summer Storytime with Miss Willa for an hour of stories and activities.

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 "Adults" group.

Armchair Travel Series

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Go on a Scenic Cruise from our theater seats each first Monday of the summer months! We'll watch an episode of "Scenic Cruises of the World' and taste test some food from the place...

Required
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Program Description:

Go on a Scenic Cruise from our theater seats each first Monday of the summer months! We'll watch an episode of "Scenic Cruises of the World' and taste test some food from the places we 'traveled' on our armchair adventure.

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

Stamp Art Paper Fan / Abanico de Papel con Arte Estampado

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Program Description:

Summer is heating up, but we have the solution for staying cool. Make your own personalized and beautiful fan with this simple, but effective method! We'll guide you through the pr...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Program Description:

Summer is heating up, but we have the solution for staying cool. Make your own personalized and beautiful fan with this simple, but effective method!

This event is in the "Teens" group.

Un-Bored Game Night

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Program Description:

Teens! Don't be bored, come play board games! We'll have a variety of board and card games to choose from so you can have an un-bored game night.  Our featured game in June...

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Program Description:

Teens! Don't be bored, come play board games! We'll have a variety of board and card games to choose from so you can have an un-bored game night. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Crafternoon

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Description:

Features different crafts each week.

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

Features different crafts each week.

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 "Children" group.

Tricky Tuesday!

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room (Washington Park) at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Miscellaneous
Age Group:
Children
Program Description:

Come enjoy some arts and crafts today! We will be making bubble paintings, and creating our own bubble wands! We will have the chance to test our bubble wands and see which model w...

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

Come enjoy some arts and crafts today! We will be making bubble paintings, and creating our own bubble wands! We will have the chance to test our bubble wands and see which model works the best.

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

Friends Front Row Tuesday Night Movies

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Description:

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is The Wizard of Oz (1939) 101 Minutes, PG.  Hard of hearing? We hav...

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 Wizard of Oz (1939) 101 Minutes, PG. 

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

Summer Storytime

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Baby - Pre-K
Program Description:

Walk, crawl or run for storytime at the Carnegie Library. Each session will end with a craft.

Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Walk, crawl or run for storytime at the Carnegie Library. Each session will end with a craft.

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.

Teen Greek Mythology - The Myth of Sisyphus

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Lectures/Speakers, Storytimes
Age Group:
Teens
Program Description:

Learn a story from Greek Mythology while learning a new craft at the same time. This week we will be going over the myth of Sisyphus while painting empowerment rocks.

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lectures/Speakers, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Program Description:

Learn a story from Greek Mythology while learning a new craft at the same time.

This week we will be going over the myth of Sisyphus while painting empowerment rocks.

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.

Closed - Independence Day

All Day
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library, Cross-Branch, Virtual Branch, Off Site

All locations of the St. Joseph Public Library will be closed for Independence Day. Please visit our website at sjpl.lib.mo.us to access our online content. 

Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library, Cross-Branch, Virtual Branch, Off Site
Description:

All locations of the St. Joseph Public Library will be closed for Independence Day. Please visit our website at sjpl.lib.mo.us to access our online content. 

This event is in the "Children" group.

Summer Camp Crafts

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Storytime Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Program Description:

Get ready to re-live the summer camp craft experience with your child. Come prepared to get a little bit messy and make some beautiful creations that you can use again and again!

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Program Description:

Get ready to re-live the summer camp craft experience with your child. Come prepared to get a little bit messy and make some beautiful creations that you can use again and again!

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

Book Buddies Reading Dogs

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (East Hills) at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, All Ages
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 environ...

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.

History Speaks- From Goosetown to Midtown: How Immigration Shaped a Neighborhood

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Diversity, Lectures/Speakers, Local History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

From Goosetown to Midtown: How Immigration Shaped a Neighborhood with Dr. Kimberly Schutte The neighborhood around SS. Peter and Paul Church developed as a community of immigran...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Diversity, Lectures/Speakers, Local History/Genealogy
Program Description:

From Goosetown to Midtown: How Immigration Shaped a Neighborhood with Dr. Kimberly Schutte

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

Summer Storytime

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (Washington Park) at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Baby - Pre-K, Children
Program Description:

Need something fun to do with you kids this summer? Washington Park Library is taking story time out into our park! Come enjoy Summer Storytime with Miss Willa for an hour of stori...

Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Need something fun to do with you kids this summer? Washington Park Library is taking story time out into our park! Come enjoy Summer Storytime with Miss Willa for an hour of stories and activities.

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 "Adults" group.

DIY Book Nooks

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Craft a delightful minitaure scene to adorn your bookshelf! Book Nooks are tiny dioramas that you can place between your books to provide a glimpse into a world hidden beyond your ...

Required
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Program Description:

Craft a delightful minitaure scene to adorn your bookshelf! Book Nooks are tiny dioramas that you can place between your books to provide a glimpse into a world hidden beyond your shelves. Supplies provided.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Crafternoon

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Description:

Features different crafts each week.

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

Features different crafts each week.

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 "Children" group.

Tricky Tuesday!

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Storytime Room (Washington Park) at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Miscellaneous
Age Group:
Children
Program Description:

If you and your child enjoy crafts, games, movies and a variety of fun activities, get to Washington Park Library for Tricky Tuesday! 

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

If you and your child enjoy crafts, games, movies and a variety of fun activities, get to Washington Park Library for Tricky Tuesday! 

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 "Adults" group.

Final Girl Book Club

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Join your resident Spooky Girls, Jenna and Marina, for an evening of spine-tingling terror at the Final Girl Book Club. Each 2nd Tuesday of the month,  we will discuss a new b...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Program Description:

Join your resident Spooky Girls, Jenna and Marina, for an evening of spine-tingling terror at the Final Girl Book Club. Each 2nd Tuesday of the month,  we will discuss a new book in the horror and paranormal genres. 

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 "All Ages" group.

Friends Front Row Tuesday Night Movies

Tuesday, July 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Description:

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is Beach Blanket Bingo (1965) 100 Minutes, G.  Hard of hearing? We have t...

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 Beach Blanket Bingo (1965) 100 Minutes, G. 

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

Tie-Dye Adventures

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Makerspace at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, All Ages
Program Description:

Have an adventure in tie-dyeing at the East Hills Library. We will have tote bags to tie-dye while supplies last. If you'd rather do a shirt, you may bring one 100% cotton t-shirt ...

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

Have an adventure in tie-dyeing at the East Hills Library. We will have tote bags to tie-dye while supplies last. If you'd rather do a shirt, you may bring one 100% cotton t-shirt to dye. 

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

Summer Storytime

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Baby - Pre-K
Program Description:

Walk, crawl or run for storytime at the Carnegie Library. Each session will end with a craft.

Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Walk, crawl or run for storytime at the Carnegie Library. Each session will end with a craft.

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 "Adults" group.

Spanish Club for Adults

Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Miscellaneous
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Do you want to be able to practice Spanish in a judgment-free setting? This will be an immersive language club for adults, perfect for people who know some Spanish, but are afraid ...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Diversity, Miscellaneous
Program Description:

Do you want to be able to practice Spanish in a judgment-free setting?

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

Summer Storytime

Thursday, July 11, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Baby - Pre-K, Children
Program Description:

Children ages birth to 8 and their grown-ups are invited to come and join the fun! We will enjoy some stories and a craft at the Downtown Library.

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Program Description:

Children ages birth to 8 and their grown-ups are invited to come and join the fun! We will enjoy some stories and a craft at the Downtown Library.

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.