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Red Friday Friendship Bracelets

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Children
Carnegie Library
Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Join us anytime between 3pm and 6pm to make friendship bracelets to celebrate Red Fridays.

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.

Teen After Hours: Snow Party

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Teens
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Program Description:

Teens! Meet at the library after hours to have a snow party! Snow ball fight, snow cones, and a snowman craft!

For ages 12-17, registration required.

Holiday Bakes

1:00pm - 2:30pm
Teens
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Program Description:

It's the most wonderful time of the year. Start up your ovens, whip out your rolling pins, and join our Teen Advisory Board to learn how to make delicious Christmas cookies. 

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.

Snowflake Suncatcher

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Program Description:

 

Get crafty at the Downtown Library in the Children's Department! We will be making suncatchers in the shape of snowflakes to keep you cheerful throughout the winter.

 

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.

Closed - Christmas Eve

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library, Cross-Branch, Virtual Branch, Off Site
Description:

All locations of the St. Joseph Public Library will be closed for Christmas Eve. Please visit our website at sjpl.lib.mo.us to access our online content. 

Closed - Christmas

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library, Cross-Branch, Virtual Branch, Off Site
Description:

All locations of the St. Joseph Public Library will be closed for Christmas. Please visit our website at sjpl.lib.mo.us to access our online content. 

All Branches Closed by 6 p.m.

6:00pm - 11:45pm
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library
Description:

All library locations will close by 6 p.m. on December 26.

All Branches Closed by 6 p.m.

6:00pm - 11:45pm
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library
Description:

All library locations will close by 6 p.m. on December 30.

Noon Year's Eve Party

11:30am - 12:15pm
Children, All Ages
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events
Program Description:

Ring in the new year at Noon! Perfect for those who don't want to stay up 'til Midnight. Bubbles, dancing, light snacks and a balloon drop at Noon.

For families with young children, no registration required.

Tricky Tuesday!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
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.

All Branches Closed by 6 p.m.

6:00pm - 11:45pm
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library
Description:

All library locations will close by 6 p.m. on December 31.

Closed - New Year's Day

All Day
All Branches
Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library, Cross-Branch, Virtual Branch, Off Site
Description:

All locations of the St. Joseph Public Library will be closed for New Year's Day. Please visit our website at sjpl.lib.mo.us to access our online content. 

Washington Park Library Book Club: BYOBook Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
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! This is a no pressure book club.

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.

Wonka Escape Room

01/03/2025 @ 9:00am - 01/05/2025 @ 3:00pm
All Ages
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Program Description:

Do you have what it takes to be an inventor for Willy Wonka's Invention Lab? Find the clues and solve the puzzles to see if you would make the cut to be a master chocolate maker! 

Tea Time with Jenny

10:30am - 11:30am
Adults
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.

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.

Adult Craft Night: Winter Fairy Houses

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
East Hills Library
Registration
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Program Description:

We’re bringing back the DIY fairy houses – WINTER EDITION! Come and enjoy making cozy little fairy houses to decorate your home for winter.

For adults, registration required, supplies limited.

Snowglobe

10:00am - 10:30am
Children
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Program Description:

Let's celebrate the New Year at the Downtown Library! Come join the fun as we make a waterless snowglobe with a snowy winter scene. 

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.

Tricky Tuesday!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Washington Park Library
Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming, Movies
Program Description:

If you and your child enjoy a variety of games, crafts, and activities, join us every week 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
All Ages
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 Viva Las Vegas (1964) 85 Minutes, PG-13. 

Pre-K Play

10:00am - 11:00am
Baby - Pre-K
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.

Wacky Wednesday Take and Make Crafts

10:00am - 6:00pm
All Ages
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.

Friends of the Library Board Meeting

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Adults
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.

Make Your Own Music

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Baby - Pre-K, Children
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K, Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Program Description:

Ring in the New Year at the Downtown Library by making your own musical instrument! Join us as we build and sing along with some of our favorite songs.

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.