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Seed Starting Workshop

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults
East Hills Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures/Speakers
Registration Required
Program Description:

Are you tired of paying top dollar for your flower and vegetable plants for your home garden? Come learn how to start your own seeds from Master Gardener, Todd Higgins, Field Specialist in Horticulture for MU Extension. 

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

Spring Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Baby - Pre-K, Children
Downtown Library
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 "Adults" group

Coffee & Puzzles @ Washington Park Library

2:00pm–3:00pm
Adults
Washington Park Library
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.
This event is in the "Teens" group

Fiction Addiction Writing Club for Teens

3:15pm–4:15pm
Teens
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Hobbies, Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Program Description:

Do you love to write and want to foster that love with others who love the same? Join us for Fiction Addiction writing 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.
This event is in the "Children" group

LEGO Club

6:00pm–7:00pm
Children
East Hills Library
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group

True Crime Time - Taking a "Stab" at Love in St. Joe

6:00pm–7:00pm
Adults
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures/Speakers
Program Description:

Your resident Spooky Girls, Jenna and Marina, are back with harrowing tales of tumultuous love turned deadly for this bloody Valentine's season.

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

Pre-K Play

10:00am–11:00am
Baby - Pre-K
East Hills Library
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

Afternoon Tea Book Club

4:00pm–5:00pm
Adults
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Program Description:

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For adults that enjoy reading a mix of adult and young adult books. Hosted by Carnegie Librarian Jenny Ellis.

February's book is The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst. 

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

Baby Signs Class

9:30am–10:00am
Baby - Pre-K
East Hills Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K
Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytimes
Registration Required
Program Description:

Your baby has A LOT to say! With just a few easy-to-learn American Sign Language signs, you can start communicating with your preverbal baby.

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

Storytime - Snowmen!

10:00am–11:00am
Baby - Pre-K
Washington Park Library
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 "Adults" group

Friends Book Club Downtown

5:00pm–5:45pm
Adults
Downtown Library
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

10:00am–10:45am
Baby - Pre-K
East Hills Library
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 - Kindness!

4:00pm–5:00pm
Children
Washington Park Library
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 Kindness and then making a kindness 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

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
East Hills Library
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 F1 (2025) 2 Hours, 36 Minutes, PG-13. 

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

Toddler Time

10:00am–10:30am
Baby - Pre-K
East Hills Library
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 "Baby - Pre-K" group

Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Baby - Pre-K
Carnegie Library
Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Storytimes
Program Description:

Join us for a few stories and a fun craft!

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 "Adults" group

Virtual Murder, She Read: Cozy Mystery Book Discussion

7:00pm–8:15pm
Adults
Carnegie Library
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.

February's book will be Trebled Waters by Leah Dobrinksa. The author will be joining us.

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

Spring Storytime

10:30am–11:30am
Baby - Pre-K, Children
Downtown Library
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

Mosaic Coasters!

5:30pm–6:30pm
Teens, Adults
Washington Park Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program Description:

Join us to craft a mosaic coaster masterpiece using ceramic tile and broken plates. All supplies provided. Spots are limited - register below.

This event is in the "Adults" group

Casual Commander Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
East Hills Library
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

6:00pm–8:00pm
All Ages
Washington Park Library
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 "Baby - Pre-K" group

Pre-K Play

10:00am–11:00am
Baby - Pre-K
East Hills Library
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 "All Ages" group
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 "Baby - Pre-K" group

Storytime - Books by Seuss!

10:00am–11:00am
Baby - Pre-K
Washington Park Library
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.