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Switch it Up - Super Smash Bros

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Program Description:
Join us to play games on the switch!  This week we will be doing a Super Smash Bros Tournament ...

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.

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...

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 enjoy crafts, games, movies and a variety of fun activities, get to Washington Park Library for 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.

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...

Pre-K Play

10:00am - 11:00pm
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. In addition, we will sing songs and fingerplays featuring rhythm instruments, ribbon wands, scarves...

Summer Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:
Children ages birth to 8 and their grown-ups are invited to come and join the fun! We will enjoy some stories and a craft at the Downtown Library. ...

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.

Postal Club / Club Postal

6:00pm - 7:30pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Diversity, Hobbies, Miscellaneous
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Program Description:
Before Facebook and email, we enjoyed exchanging letters and postcards with penpals around the world. There's something to be said for putting pen to paper and saying hello to someone in a faraway land. Step away from the screens and make a friend ol...

Teens Hangout

1:00pm - 2:30pm
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming, Movies
Program Description:
Teens! Come hang out in a casual atmosphere on the second Friday of the summer months. There will be various activities available to choose from including video games, board games, cartoons, movies, and/or crafts. Snacks provided! No registration req...

Teens Ultimate S'more Showdown

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking
Program Description:
Gather your friends and spend some time together around the FAKE fire and listen to "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" while you make elevated s'mores. Come celebrate National S'mores day with us. ...

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.

Switch it Up - Mario Kart 8

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Program Description:
Join us to play games on the switch!  On this day we will be playing Mario Kart 8. ...

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.

Macrame Wall Hanging

6:00pm - 7:30pm
East Hills Library
Registration
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Program Description:
Try your hand at making art through the tying of knots, otherwise known as Macrame! We'll make a decorative wall or door hanging in this introduction to the ancient art.  Supplies provided. For adults Ages 18+, registration required. ...

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 enjoy crafts, games, movies and a variety of fun activities, get to Washington Park Library for 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.

Final Girl Book Club

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Program Description:
Join your resident Spooky Girls, Jenna and Marina, for an evening of spine-tingling terror at the Final Girl Book Club. Each 2nd Tuesday of the month,  we will discuss a new book in the horror and paranormal genres.  This program is open...

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 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...

Pre-K Play

10:00am - 11:00pm
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. In addition, we will sing songs and fingerplays featuring rhythm instruments, ribbon wands, scarves...

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...

Color Me Calm

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Washington Park Library
Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies
Program Description:
August 15 is Relaxation Day! Washington Park has the perfect way for you to relax, reset, and restore your calmness. Grab your friends and come color your stress away. A variety of coloring books and colored pencils will be provided for use. ...

Teens Try to Beat a World Record

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Program Description:
Some world records just sound easy, right? Like, eating the most crackers in one minute or using alphabet noodles to spell the alphabet the fastest. Do you think that you can do it? Join us to give it a shot.  ...

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.

Lego Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
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. ...

True Crime Time: Murder in the Library!

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 departure from the dark and disturbing as attendees get to be part of the crime and investigation during a murder mystery game.  Join us each month to learn about interesting, mysterious and terrible crimes. Descriptions and i...

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.

Switch it Up - Super Smash Bros

2:00pm - 3:30pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Program Description:
Join us to play games on the switch!  On this day we will be doing another Super Smash Bros Tournament. ...

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.

Moon Sand

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Program Description:
Since we cannot fly to the moon we can do the next best thing-make moon sand! If you like to play in the sand come to the downtown library and make some moon sand that is soft, moldable, and that will last for a few weeks of fun! ...

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.

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+ ...