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13th Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser

7:30pm–10:00pm
Adults
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Program Description:

Join us for the 13th Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser for the library! Teams can have a max of 6 people and the table fee is $90.  Doors open at 7:15 with the first question being read at 7:30. Drinks and grill-style food are availabl

Empowering Families Through Financial Literacy

10:00am–11:00am
Adults
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Lectures/Speakers, Miscellaneous
Program Description:

Join us for a community financial planning workshop presented by Missouri Western State University Craig School of Business and St. Joseph Public Library.

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.

Summer Reading Kickoff Party: The Dinos are coming!

1:30pm–3:00pm
All Ages
Carnegie Library
Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Community Events, Miscellaneous, Performances
Program Description:

Come have FREE fun for the whole family at the Carnegie Library for our Summer Reading Kickoff Party!

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.
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Touch-A-Truck

10:30am–12:00pm
Children, All Ages
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events
Program Description:

Get up close and personal with cool trucks, big vehicles, and meet some of our community helpers at our Touch-A-Truck event! We'll be set up across from the East Hills Library. 

Don't forget your sunscreen!

For all ages.

Meet author Amanda Sellet

2:00pm–3:00pm
Teens, Adults
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors, Community Events
Program Description:

Meet author Amanda Sellet from Lawrence, KS at our local indie bookstore, the Story Collective. She'll chat and sign her adult and young adult books.

Family Fun Time: Tea-Rex Party

1:30pm–2:15pm
Children, All Ages
East Hills Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Early Literacy
Registration Required
Program Description:

How do dinosaurs drink their tea? With cookies and friends like you and me? Find out at our Tea-Rex Party! Wear your favorite dino gear or tea party best and join us Sunday, July 12th at 1:30 p.m. for tea, cookies, and dino fun.

Friends of SJPL Annual Meeting

5:00pm–7:45pm
All Ages
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Events
Program Description:

The Annual Dinner and Meeting of the Friends of SJPL.

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.

Friends of SJPL Annual Meeting

5:00pm–7:45pm
All Ages
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Events
Program Description:

Friends of SJPL Annual Dinner and Meeting.

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.

Summer Reading Ice Skating Party!

6:00pm–8:00pm
All Ages
Off Site
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Hobbies
Program Description:

Cool off with the staff from the St. Joseph Public Library for an end of Summer Reading Ice Skating Party at Bode Ice Arena.  Admission is free!  The fun is priceless!  All children must be accompanied by an adult.