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Friends Front Row Tuesday Night Movies

6:30pm - 8:00pm
East Hills Library
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 Title (YEAR) ## Minutes, RATING.  Hard of hearing? We have t-coil looping technology installed in the theater for hearing aids. Thank y...

Book Buddies Reading Dogs

10:30am - 12:00pm
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 program utilizes therapy dogs as the listeners for children...

Crafternoon

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Carnegie Library
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.

Friends Front Row Tuesday Night Movies

6:30pm - 8:00pm
East Hills Library
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 Title (YEAR) ## Minutes, RATING.  Hard of hearing? We have t-coil looping technology installed in the theater for hearing aids. Thank y...

Tie-Dye Adventures

10:00am - 11:00am
East Hills Library
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.  Please dress for a mess outside. For children and tee...

Crafternoon

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Carnegie Library
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.

Friends Front Row Tuesday Night Movies

6:30pm - 8:00pm
East Hills Library
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 Title (YEAR) ## Minutes, RATING.  Hard of hearing? We have t-coil looping technology installed in the theater for hearing aids. Thank y...

Touch-A-Truck

10:00am - 12:00pm
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events
Program Description:
Get up close and personal with cool trucks, big vehicles, and meet some of our community helpers at our Touch-A-Truck event! We'll be set up across from the East Hills Library.  Don't forget your sunscreen! For all ages. ...

Local History Scavenger Hunts

07/22/2024 @ 10:30am - 07/27/2024 @ 11:30am
Virtual Branch
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Branch
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Local History/Genealogy
Program Description:
Join us for the 6th Annual Local History Week! We will be running two scavenger hunts all week.    Cemetery Scavenger Hunt Local History Scavenger Hunt ...

Crafternoon

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Carnegie Library
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.

Friends Front Row Tuesday Night Movies

6:30pm - 8:00pm
East Hills Library
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 Title (YEAR) ## Minutes, RATING.  Hard of hearing? We have t-coil looping technology installed in the theater for hearing aids. Thank y...

Animal adventures with Ms. Sarah

10:00am - 11:00am
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: STEAM
Program Description:
Join Ms. Sarah for an interactive program learning about animals you may see in Missouri. There will not be live animals, but there will be pelts to touch, skulls and antlers, and animal tracks impressions. Come learn about the animals you may find i...

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

6:00pm - 8:00pm
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Miscellaneous
Program Description:
Monthly Board 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.

Throwback Thursday Movies

8:00pm - 10:30pm
Carnegie Library
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.

¡Lotería en la Biblioteca!

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: 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! Join us for a fun night at the D...

Teen Theater Camp - Performance

3:30pm - 4:15pm
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Program Description:
On this day, our Reader's Theater will be performing the one act play "Bad Auditions for Bad Actors" by Ian McWethy.  ...

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.

Crafternoon

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Carnegie Library
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.

Friends Front Row Tuesday Night Movies

6:30pm - 8:00pm
East Hills Library
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 Title (YEAR) ## Minutes, RATING.  Hard of hearing? We have t-coil looping technology installed in the theater for hearing aids. Thank y...

Summer Reading Ice Skating Party at Bode Ice Arena!

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Events
Program Description:
Cool off with the staff from the St. Joseph Public Library for an end of Summer Reading Ice Skating Party at Bode Ice Arena.  Admission is free!  The fun is priceless!  All children must be accompanied by an adult. Safe and courteous b...

Book Buddies Reading Dogs

10:30am - 12:00pm
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 program utilizes therapy dogs as the listeners for children...

Puzzle Swap

6:00pm - 7:00pm
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Games/Gaming
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 at this puzzle swap! Just bring a puzzle (or two, or three) and we'll swap wit...

Friends Front Row Tuesday Night Movies

6:30pm - 8:00pm
East Hills Library
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 Title (YEAR) ## Minutes, RATING.  Hard of hearing? We have t-coil looping technology installed in the theater for hearing aids. Thank y...

Friends Front Row Tuesday Night Movies

6:30pm - 8:00pm
East Hills Library
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 Title (YEAR) ## Minutes, RATING.  Hard of hearing? We have t-coil looping technology installed in the theater for hearing aids. Thank y...

Friends Front Row Tuesday Night Movies

6:30pm - 8:00pm
East Hills Library
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 Title (YEAR) ## Minutes, RATING.  Hard of hearing? We have t-coil looping technology installed in the theater for hearing aids. Thank y...