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Winter Reading Wrap-Up: It's a Crow Party!

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Adults

Adult Winter Reading challenge participants, who completed the 4-book challenge, are invited to an exclusive End of Winter Reading Party! Enjoy some warm drinks from Hazel's coffee and converse with other book-loving adults.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Registration Required
Program Description:

Adult Winter Reading challenge participants, who completed the 4-book challenge, are invited to an exclusive End of Winter Reading Party! Enjoy some warm drinks from Hazel's coffee and converse with other book-loving adults.

Boozy Book Fair at The Den

Friday, February 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Adults

Treat yourself with 2 nights of books, all the book fair goodies you remember, and yummy cocktails and mocktails! Hosted by The Den and sponsored by the Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Program Description:

Treat yourself with 2 nights of books, all the book fair goodies you remember, and yummy cocktails and mocktails! Hosted by The Den and sponsored by the Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library. 

Take your Child to the Library Day, Scavenger Hunt

Scavenger Hunt for 'Take Your Child to the Library Day'

All Day
Cross-Branch
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
All Ages

Come celebrate Take Your Kid to the Library Day! Each branch will feature a unique scavenger hunt presented by our Teen Advisory Board. This is an all ages program where everyone can win a sweet prize!

Library Branch: Cross-Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Events
Program Description:

Come celebrate Take Your Kid to the Library Day! Each branch will feature a unique scavenger hunt presented by our Teen Advisory Board. This is an all ages program where everyone can win a sweet prize!

Boozy Book Fair at The Den

Saturday, February 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Adults

Treat yourself with 2 nights of books, all the book fair goodies you remember, and yummy cocktails and mocktails! Hosted by The Den and sponsored by the Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Program Description:

Treat yourself with 2 nights of books, all the book fair goodies you remember, and yummy cocktails and mocktails! Hosted by The Den and sponsored by the Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library. 

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+.

Friends Local Interest and Vintage Sale at the Downtown Library on March 28 and 29.

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

 

Large Print and Audiobook Sale at Joyce Raye Patterson Center on April 16 and 17.

Large Print & Audiobook Sale

Thursday, April 16, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library at the Joyce Raye Patterson Center on April 16 and 17 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. for our Large Print and Audiobook Sale!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Program Description:

Join the Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library at the Joyce Raye Patterson Center on April 16 and 17 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. for our Large Print and Audiobook Sale!

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.
Large Print and Audiobook Sale at Joyce Raye Patterson Center on April 16 and 17.

Large Print & Audiobook Sale

Friday, April 17, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Adults

Join the Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library at the Joyce Raye Patterson Center on April 16 and 17 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. for our Large Print and Audiobook Sale!

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Program Description:

Join the Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library at the Joyce Raye Patterson Center on April 16 and 17 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. for our Large Print and Audiobook Sale!

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.

13th Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser

Saturday, April 25, 2026 at 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for the 13th 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 availabl

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Program Description:

Join us for the 13th 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 availabl

author photo and book cover

Meet author Amanda Sellet

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors, Community Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Meet author Amanda Sellet from Lawrence, KS at our local indie bookstore, the Story Collective. She'll chat and sign her adult and young adult books.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors, Community Events
Program Description:

Meet author Amanda Sellet from Lawrence, KS at our local indie bookstore, the Story Collective. She'll chat and sign her adult and young adult books.

2 women and candles

Saturday Cinema at Carnegie

Saturday, September 12, 2026 at 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Movies
Age Group:
Adults

Join us for an outdoor movie night sponsored by the Library Foundation. The outdoor theater equipment was purchased with funds from the Urban Homestead grant.

Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Movies
Program Description:

Join us for an outdoor movie night sponsored by the Library Foundation. The outdoor theater equipment was purchased with funds from the Urban Homestead grant.

man, child and 4 ghosts

Saturday Cinema at Carnegie

Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Movies
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us for an outdoor movie night sponsored by the Library Foundation. The outdoor theater equipment was purchased with funds from the Urban Homestead grant.

Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Movies
Program Description:

Join us for an outdoor movie night sponsored by the Library Foundation. The outdoor theater equipment was purchased with funds from the Urban Homestead grant.

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.