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Afternoon Tea Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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. April's book is Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young. Book releases in October...

Beginner's Spanish for Adults

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Diversity, Lectures/Speakers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Program Description:
It's never too late to learn a new language! Join us for these free Spanish classes at the library every Monday evening for five weeks. Registration is required, reserve your spot today! ...

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.

Friends Book Club Downtown

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Board 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 Chelsea for more information at ...

Spanish Club for Adults

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Library
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 will be an immersive language club for adults, perfect for people who know some Spanish, but are afraid that the old adage of "If you don't use it, you lose it" will come tru...

Virtual Murder, She Read: Cozy Mystery Book Discussion

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Branch
Registration
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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. April's book will be Hammers and Homicide by Paula Charles. The author will be joining us. All 4 br...

Intermediate Knitting

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Program Description:
So you've learned the basics and want a bit more of a challenge in your knitting projects? Join us as we learn more advanced techniques to spectacular effect. In this series, you will learn how to carry colors, create cables and knitting in the round...

Casual Commander Club

6:00pm - 8:00pm
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! The Commander format is all about picking your hero and building a deck around...

Tea Time with Jenny

10:30am - 11:30am
Carnegie Library
Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:
Bring your own craft (crochet, cross-stitch, knitting, etc) to work on while sipping tea. ...

Ancient Astronomy Explained: Cuneiform: Writing and Language

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures/Speakers, Miscellaneous
Program Description:
During this session, Dr. Jay Lemanski will explain what cuneiform writing is, how it works, and explains the real meaning of “Anunnaki.”  ...

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.

Beginner's Spanish for Adults

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Diversity, Lectures/Speakers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Program Description:
It's never too late to learn a new language! Join us for these free Spanish classes at the library every Monday evening for five weeks. Registration is required, reserve your spot today! ...

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.

The Key to a Successful Retirement

6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Hills Library
Registration
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures/Speakers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 45
Program Description:
Are you planning to retire in the next few years? Do you have questions? Come learn some of the basics of retirement from Jerry and Nancy Makison. They have over 20 years of experience in the insurance and retirement field. They will share their know...

Washington Park Library Book Club: BYOBook Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Washington Park Library
Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Club Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Program Description:
BYOB: Bring your own books!  If you like to talk about books you are reading, join us for an informal discussion about what you have been reading.  Diana will have a show and tell about new and exciting books in the library that you can che...

Intermediate Knitting

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Program Description:
So you've learned the basics and want a bit more of a challenge in your knitting projects? Join us as we learn more advanced techniques to spectacular effect. In this series, you will learn how to carry colors, create cables and knitting in the round...

How to Declutter and Organize Photos

3:00pm - 4:00pm
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies
Program Description:
Join Mindi L. Smith, Certified Organizational Specialist™️, to learn how to declutter and organize your photograph collection. You can optionally bring some photos to work on during the workshop. Be sure to bring any questions that you may have....

Plant Swap

5:30pm - 7:00pm
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Gardening
Program Description:
Do you have a plethora of plants? Are you looking for something new for your garden, indoor or out? Join us for our first Plant Swap at the East Hills Library. Ms. Wendy Lilly, owner of Unique Unicorn, will be on site to offer her plant wisdom. ...

Friends of the Library Board Meeting

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Miscellaneous
Program Description:
Regular meeting of the Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library Board. ...

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.

Spanish Club for Adults

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Library
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 will be an immersive language club for adults, perfect for people who know some Spanish, but are afraid that the old adage of "If you don't use it, you lose it" will come tru...

DIY, Why Don't You: Floral Suncatchers

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Miscellaneous
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Program Description:
May flowers never last long enough. This month, we'll make charming suncatchers using natural materials to bring spring into your home and keep it all year round!   ...

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 program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained. We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Speed Puzzling

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Washington Park Library
Registration
Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Club Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games/Gaming, Hobbies
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Program Description:
Grab a partner and join us for a Speed Puzzle Competition at Washington Park Library! Each team will compete to be the first to complete a puzzle, and win a prize! This program is intended for adults. Registration required.  ...

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.

Coffee and Crafts

10:30am - 11:30am
Carnegie Library
Registration
Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Program Description:
Join as as we paint tea pot planters and assemble felt succulents.   While supplies last.     ...

Disclaimer(s)

This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.

Ancient Astronomy Explained: The Keeping of Time

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures/Speakers, Miscellaneous
Program Description:
This presentation will discuss how the Mesopotamians organized the year and their months, as well as how they kept time during the day. Knowing how Mesopotamians kept time is important to understanding their astronomical texts. ...

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.

True Crime Time: Skeletons in the Closet and on the Screen

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures/Speakers, Local History/Genealogy, Miscellaneous
Program Description:
This month is a real treat as Kaitlin East, a forensic anthropologist from Omaha, NE, presents a fun and interesting talk about what pop culture gets wrong (and occasionally right) about forensic anthropology! Join us each month to learn about int...

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.

Afternoon Tea Book Club

4:00pm - 5:00pm
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. May's book is Weyward by Emilia Hunt. All 4 branches have a print book (please...

Bingo Night

6:00pm - 7:30pm
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Program Description:
Join the East Hills branch for a fun-filled night of BINGO!  Prizes will be provided by the library.  Intended for adults, ages 18+ ...