Upcoming Events

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is The Boys in the Boat (2023) 123 Minutes, PG-13. 

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.

Regular meeting of the Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library Board.

Do you want to be able to practice Spanish in a judgment-free setting?

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

Bring your own craft (crochet, cross-stitch, knitting, etc) to work on while sipping tea.

Join us to play games on the switch! 

On this day we will be doing another Super Smash Bros Tournament.

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!

Join the East Hills branch for a fun-filled night of BINGO! 

Prizes will be provided by the library. 

Intended for adults, ages 18+

Embrace new adventures through reading and discussion at the Friends EH Book Club. We meet on the third Tuesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. August's selection is The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger

If you and your child enjoy crafts, games, movies and a variety of fun activities, get to Washington Park Library for Tricky Tuesday! 

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire (2024) 115 Minutes, PG-13. 

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.

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. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Carnegie librarian Jenny Ellis will host the virtual cozy mystery book club Murder, She Read.

Monthly Board meeting of the SJPL Board of Trustees.

¡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!

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For adults that enjoy reading a mix of adult and young adult books. Hosted by Carnegie Librarian Jenny Ellis.

August's book is The Mystery Writer by Sulari Gentill.

Do you love reading?  Do you enjoy talking about what you're reading?  You should join us for our Friends Book Club Downtown.  The fourth Monday of every month will discuss a different title.  Call Chelsea for more information

If you and your child enjoy crafts, games, movies and a variety of fun activities, get to Washington Park Library for Tricky Tuesday! 

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is Lawrence of Arabia (1962) 222 Minutes, PG.