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This event is in the "Adults" group.

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 event is in the "Adults" group.

DIY, Why Don't You: Floral Suncatchers

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Miscellaneous
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Program Description:

May flowers never last long enough. This month, we'll make charming suncatchers using natural materials to bring spring into your home and keep it all year round!

 

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 "All Ages" group.

Homeschool Hangout

1:00pm - 2:30pm
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Miscellaneous
Program Description:

Hangout with other homeschool families in a casual atmosphere on the second Friday of each month. Some months will feature structured activites, and some will be more laid back. For all ages, no registration required. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures/Speakers, Miscellaneous
Program Description:

This presentation will discuss how the Mesopotamians organized the year and their months, as well as how they kept time during the day. Knowing how Mesopotamians kept time is important to understanding their astronomical texts.

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 "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, Miscellaneous
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, sign-up is for all four weeks. Reserve your spot today!

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 "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures/Speakers, Local History/Genealogy, Miscellaneous
Program Description:

This month is a real treat as Kaitlin East, a forensic anthropologist from Omaha, NE, presents a fun and interesting talk about what pop culture gets wrong (and occasionally right) about forensic anthropology!

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 "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, Miscellaneous
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, sign-up is for all four weeks. Reserve your spot today!

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 "Adults" group.

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 event is in the "All Ages" group.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
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 "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures/Speakers, Miscellaneous
Program Description:

This presentation discusses what is probably the most ancient knowledge of the Mesopotamians: How they divided the eastern horizon into the paths of Enlil, Anu, and Ea, and how they kept track of the stars that rose in the east.

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 "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, Miscellaneous
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, sign-up is for all four weeks. Reserve your spot today!

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:

This week will be a take and make craft! Come into Washington Park and pick up a Sand Art kit to take home and enjoy!

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.

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, Miscellaneous
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, sign-up is for all four weeks. Reserve your spot today!

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:

Come to Washington Park and pick up a camping theme magnetic photo frame kit 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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

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 event is in the "Adults" group.
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures/Speakers, Miscellaneous
Program Description:

This presentation will explain how Assyriologists are able to identify what stars and planets the Sumerian or Akkadian names are referring to.  As a case study, how Assyriologists know that MUL.MUL refers to the Pleiades, and that Sitchen’s 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.
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:

Tricky Tuesday will be a take & make craft kit this week! Sticking to our Summer Reading Program theme of Adventure, you can put together your own camp site! Stop in any time today to pick yours up!

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.

True Crime Time: Mary Bell

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 we'll hear the tragic story of how Mary Bell became a killer at a very young age. 

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 "All Ages" group.

Washington Park's Birthday Bash!

All Day 6/24 - 6/29
Washington Park Library
Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Miscellaneous
Program Description:

Washington Park Library is turning 114 this year! Our birthday is June 23, 1910. Come celebrate this milestone with us by visiting the library for the chance to win birthday prizes!

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

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?