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'Reading' Mini Canvas Art Contest

All Day 3/1 - 3/31
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Age Group: Children, Teens, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:
Help us celebrate both "Youth Art Month (TM)" and "National Reading Month" with our Third Annual Mini Canvas Art Contest! The theme is "Reading" and the contest is for grades K-12. The mini canvas artwork will be on display at the East Hills Library ...
This event is in the "Baby - Pre-K" group.

Spring Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:
Spring storytimes at the Downtown Library Thursdays at 10:30 AM for children birth-5 years old. Enjoy a couple stories and a craft activity. Make some new friends! We hope to see you there.  ...

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.

Teens Taste - Foreign Foods

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Program Description:
Taste outside your comfort zone. Each day of Spring break, we will be tasting foods that you have probably never had before. Will you like them? Will you hate them? Come find out! On this day, we will be trying Mexican snacks and candy.  ...

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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Anime Club

3:00pm - 5:00pm
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Movies
Program Description:
Can't get enough Anime? Meet at the library for two hours of socializing and communally enjoying your shared passion of Anime! We'll do some crafts and have some Asian inspired snacks to munch while we talk all things Anime. For ages 12-17. ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Old Fashioned Sampler Embroidery

5:30pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Program Description:
Embroidery samplers used to be required learning for young ladies, but we think anyone should be able to learn this skill! Learn this beautiful craft that enhances many sewn projects.  ...
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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

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

Baby Storytime

9:30am - 10:00am
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K
Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytimes
Program Description:
Join Ms. Misty for bounces, books, songs & more early literacy fun for our newest readers. For babies birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Approximate running time is 20 minutes. ...

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 "Baby - Pre-K" group.

Storytime and Mini Easter Hunt

11:00am - 11:30am
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K
Program Type: Storytimes
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 5
Program Description:
Come search through the stacks to find what the Easter bunny has left behind! This program is best for children ages 2-7. ...

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

Ms. Shelly presents: Turtle Time!

1:00pm - 2:00pm
East Hills Library
Registration
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Lectures/Speakers
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Program Description:
Join us for 'Turtle Time' another great nature program by Ms. Shelly from the Remington Nature Center. This program focuses on the different types of turtles found around the world, the difference between a turtle, terrapin, and tortoise, and their h...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teens Taste - Foreign Foods

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Program Description:
Taste outside your comfort zone. Each day of Spring break, we will be tasting foods that you have probably never had before. Will you like them? Will you hate them? Come find out! On this day, we will be trying Mediterranean food! ...

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.

Closed - Easter

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library, Cross-Branch, Virtual Branch, Off Site
Description:
All St. Joseph Public Library locations are closed for Easter. ...
This event is in the "Baby - Pre-K" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 11:00am
Washington Park Library
Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Storytimes
Program Description:
Make new friends and enjoy fun-filled activities at Washington Park Library's Preschool Storytime! Join Ms. Willa and Ms. Halee for stories, crafts, songs, dancing, puppets and more each and every Monday at 10 a.m.!  ...

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 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.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Fun Science Experiments

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: STEAM
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Program Description:
Do you like science? Would it be possible to make a boat that could be powered by dish soap? Join us at the Downtown Library to find out! ...

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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: 19
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.
This event is in the "Baby - Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Preschool Storytime

10:00am - 10:30am
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K, Children
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!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Washington Park Library
Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Miscellaneous
Program Description:
If you and your child like a variety of crafts, games and movies, join us every Tuesday at Washington Park library! Children of all ages are welcome to attend Tricky Tuesday.  ...

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 "All Ages" group.

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 A Haunting in Venice (2023) 104 Minutes, PG-13.  Hard of hearing? We have t-coil looping technology installed in the theater for hearin...
This event is in the "Baby - Pre-K" group.

Toddler Time

9:30am - 10:00am
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! Children, ages 18 months-3 years, and their caring adults, can participate in early literacy enhancing activities including books, songs, movement activities, finger plays and flannel...

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 "All Ages" group.

Wacky Wednesday Take and Make Crafts

10:00am - 6:00pm
Carnegie Library
Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:
Featuring fun crafts that maybe wacky for the time of year. Available every Wednesday. While supplies last.   Not recommended for children under 3. ...
This event is in the "Baby - Pre-K" group.

Spring Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Carnegie Library
Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:
Walk, crawl or run for storytime at the Carnegie Library. Each session will end with a craft. ...

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 "Baby - Pre-K" group.

Spring Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:
Spring storytimes at the Downtown Library Thursdays at 10:30 AM for children birth-5 years old. Enjoy a couple stories and a craft activity. Make some new friends! We hope to see you there.  ...

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.

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...
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Board Monthly Meeting

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer Opportunity
Program Description:
The Teen Advisory Board is for teens in grades 6th-12th. If you are looking for a great way to earn service hours and get some leadership experience while also helping to shape library services and programs for teens, then the TAB is for you!  ...