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Bird Friendly Community: Winter Birds

10:00am–11:00am
All Ages
East Hills Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Hobbies, Lectures/Speakers
Registration Required
Program Description:

Find out how you can help St. Joseph become a Bird-Friendly community! Kaylee Woelfel from the Missouri River Bird Observatory will share simple, practical ways to be bird-friendly in your home, neighborhood, and community.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

6:00pm–8:00pm
All Ages
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference 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 "All Ages" group

Crafternoon

1:00pm–2:00pm
All Ages
Carnegie Library
Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Join us under the big top to create circus themed crafts!

This event is in the "All Ages" group
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!

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

Book Buddies Reading Dogs

10:30am–12:00pm
Children, All Ages
East Hills Library
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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Puzzle Swap

1:30pm–2:30pm
Adults, All Ages
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Games/Gaming, Hobbies
Program Description:

Do you love to do jigsaw puzzles? We do too! But what do you do with the ones you have completed? Now's your chance to swap some you have done with some new to you puzzles! Just bring a puzzle (or two, or three) and we'll swap with each other.

This event is in the "All Ages" group
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, En Español
Registration Required
Program Description:

Join Erika and make beautiful Valentine's cards using Washi Tape. We will have lots of supplies on hand. This is a great program for families with children 5 years old and older. All ages welcome, children must be accompanied by their adults.

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 "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 "All Ages" group

Movie: The Ride Ahead

6:00pm–7:45pm
All Ages
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Movies
Program Description:

Progressive Community Services and St. Joseph Public Library are partnering to show The Ride Ahead, (2024), 1 hour 37 mintues, for Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month.

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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Book Buddies Reading Dogs

10:30am–12:00pm
Children, All Ages
East Hills Library
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
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Rachel Hartigan, author visit

6:00pm–7:30pm
Adults, All Ages
East Hills Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Registration Required
Program Description:

Amelia Earhart's disappearance is a mystery for the ages.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

¡Lotería en la Biblioteca!

6:00pm–8:00pm
All Ages
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: En Español, Games/Gaming
Program Description:

¡Acompáñanos en una noche de diversión jugando Lotería en la Biblioteca Downtown! Gana premios, disfruta de aperitivos, y diviértete por la noche en este evento en la biblioteca que tendrá a todos gritando ¡Buenas!

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Family Pi(e) Day

2:00pm–3:00pm
All Ages
East Hills Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Program Description:

Celebrate Pi day with Pie! Bring your family and create delicious mini no-bake pies together. 

For all ages, please register as a family and note how many will be participating.

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

Super Smash Bros. Tournament (unofficial)

1:30pm–4:00pm
Teens, All Ages
East Hills Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Age Group: Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Registration Required
Program Description:

Do you love playing Super Smash Bros. on the Nintendo Switch? Do you want to challenge others to see who you can beat? Join our Super Smash Bros. All Ages Tournament! Sign-in begins at 1:30 p.m., tournament begins at 2 p.m.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Poké Party

4:30pm–6:30pm
All Ages
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming
Program Description:

Come enjoy Pokémon themed crafts and activities! All supplies are provided. Bring your handheld games, cards, and art to share, battle, and trade with other Pokémon fans! All ages welcome.

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

6:00pm–8:00pm
All Ages
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Board 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 "All Ages" group

Family Art Night: Mario Shadow Box

5:30pm–6:30pm
All Ages
East Hills Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming
Registration Required
Program Description:

Super Mario fans can join us for a Family Art Night Mario style! The Super Mario Galaxy Movie comes out later this week, so get ready by creating a Super Mario theme shadow box.

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

Book Buddies Reading Dogs

10:30am–12:00pm
Children, All Ages
East Hills Library
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 "All Ages" group

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

6:00pm–8:00pm
All Ages
Carnegie Library
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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group

Crafternoon

1:00pm–2:00pm
All Ages
Carnegie Library
Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Theme to be determined. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

6:00pm–8:00pm
All Ages
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
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 "All Ages" group

Summer Reading Kick Off Party

1:30pm–3:00pm
All Ages
Washington Park Library
Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games/Gaming, Miscellaneous
Program Description:

Come have FREE fun for the whole family at the Washington Park Library for our Summer Reading Kickoff Party!  There will be dinosaurs, a petting zoo and free snow cones*. 

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

Summer Reading Performers: Mad Science

10:00am–10:45am
Children, All Ages
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Program Description:

Mad Science delivers unique, hands-on science experiences for children. Their innovative programs are as entertaining as they are educational!

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.