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Bingo Night

Monday, December 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

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

Prizes will be provided by the library. 

Intended for adults, ages 18+

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+

The Christmas Guest book cover

Book Club - East Hills

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Embrace new adventures through reading and discussion at the East Hills Library Book Club. We meet on the third Tuesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. This month's selection is The Christmas Guest by Peter Swanson. 

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Program Description:

Embrace new adventures through reading and discussion at the East Hills Library Book Club. We meet on the third Tuesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. This month's selection is The Christmas Guest by Peter Swanson. 

Tricky Tuesday! - Grinch Day

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room (Washington Park) at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming, Movies
Age Group:
Children

If you and your child enjoy a variety of games, crafts, and activities, join us every week for Tricky Tuesday! This program is best for Children ages 6 to 12.

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! This program is best for Children ages 6 to 12.

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.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Makerspace at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Volunteer Opportunity
Age Group:
Teens

Only for members of the St. Joseph Public Library Teen Advisory Board

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer Opportunity
Program Description:

Only for members of the St. Joseph Public Library Teen Advisory 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.

Friends Front Row Tuesday Night Movies

Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All Ages

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is The Polar Express (2004) 1 hour 40 minutes, G.

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 The Polar Express (2004) 1 hour 40 minutes, G.

CANCELLED English Conversation Group

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Diversity, Volunteer Opportunity
Age Group:
Adults

Are you learning English and need a place to practice? Would you like to help others improve their English? Join the conversation every Tuesday to practice or to share your English skills with friends. 

Cancelled
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Diversity, Volunteer Opportunity
Program Description:

Are you learning English and need a place to practice? Would you like to help others improve their English? Join the conversation every Tuesday to practice or to share your English skills with friends. 

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.
Christmas tree and ginger cat

Virtual Murder, She Read: Cozy Mystery Book Discussion

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults

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

Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Registration Required
Program Description:

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

dark background with three christmas ornament pictures, one snowman tealight, one beaded spiral and one pincone gnome. red and white text reading Washington Park Library December 18 5 p.m. Registration Required

DIY Christmas Ornaments

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Club Room at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

Get into the holiday spirit at the library as we craft whimsical felt-and-pinecone gnome ornaments, tealight snowmen, and festive beaded spirals to brighten your tree.

Registration Required
Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Club Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program Description:

Get into the holiday spirit at the library as we craft whimsical felt-and-pinecone gnome ornaments, tealight snowmen, and festive beaded spirals to brighten your tree.

Colorful lego flyer for East Hills Library Lego Club Third Thursdays at 6 p.m.

LEGO Club

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Children

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.

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.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Miscellaneous
Age Group:
All Ages

Regular monthly meeting of the SJPL Board of Trustees.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Miscellaneous
Program Description:

Regular monthly meeting of the SJPL Board of Trustees.

Disclaimer(s)

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

CANCELED Teen Movie Night: Home Alone

Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:45pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Movies, Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Age Group:
Teens

Join our Teen Advisory Board for a Christmas movie. We will be watching the 90's classic, Home Alone (1990), running time of 1 hour 41 minutes, rated PG. Popcorn and drinks provided!

Cancelled
Registration Required
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Movies, Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Registration Required
Program Description:

Join our Teen Advisory Board for a Christmas movie. We will be watching the 90's classic, Home Alone (1990), running time of 1 hour 41 minutes, rated PG. Popcorn and drinks provided!

Wrapping Party

Friday, December 19, 2025 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Let us help you wrap holiday gifts for your loved ones. Learn some fun and creative ways to wrap!

*Gifts are not provided. Please limit your items to wrap to 2-3.   

Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program Description:

Let us help you wrap holiday gifts for your loved ones. Learn some fun and creative ways to wrap!

*Gifts are not provided. Please limit your items to wrap to 2-3.   

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.

Land of Oz Escape Room

12/20/2025 @ 9:00am to 12/22/2025 @ 6:00pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Land of Oz to solve the puzzles and escape the room. Gather your brains, heart, and courage to see if you can escape in 30 minutes or less!

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, All Ages
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Program Description:

Follow the Yellow Brick Road to the Land of Oz to solve the puzzles and escape the room. Gather your brains, heart, and courage to see if you can escape in 30 minutes or less!

Christmas Globe Candy Jar

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children

Come to the library and make a charming Christmas candy jar. Use it as a fun centerpiece, a thoughtful present, or just a place to stash your favorite treat! The possibilities are endless! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program Description:

Come to the library and make a charming Christmas candy jar. Use it as a fun centerpiece, a thoughtful present, or just a place to stash your favorite treat! The possibilities are endless! 

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.
skipping christmas

Friends Book Club Downtown

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults

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 Erika for more information at

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Program Description:

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 Erika for more information at

All Branches Closed by 6 p.m.

Monday, December 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 11:45pm
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library

All library locations will close by 6 p.m. on December 22.

Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library
Description:

All library locations will close by 6 p.m. on December 22.

Teen Cookie Cook-Off

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Cooking, Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Age Group:
Teens

Celebrate the season! Help make delicious holiday cookies, and then decorate them however you want! 

Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Cooking, Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Registration Required
Program Description:

Celebrate the season! Help make delicious holiday cookies, and then decorate them however you want! 

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.

Tricky Tuesday! - Holiday Party

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room (Washington Park) at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming, Movies
Age Group:
Children

If you and your child enjoy a variety of games, crafts, and activities, join us every week for Tricky Tuesday! This program is best for Children ages 6 to 12.

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! This program is best for Children ages 6 to 12.

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.

All Branches Closed by 6 p.m.

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 6:00pm - 11:45pm
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library

All library locations will close by 6 p.m. on December 23.

Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library
Description:

All library locations will close by 6 p.m. on December 23.

Closed - Christmas Eve

All Day
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library

All library locations will be closed on Christmas Eve.

Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library
Description:

All library locations will be closed on Christmas Eve.

Closed - Christmas

All Day
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library

All library locations will be closed on Christmas day.

Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library
Description:

All library locations will be closed on Christmas day.

All Branches Closed by 6 p.m.

Monday, December 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 11:45pm
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library

All library locations will close by 6 p.m. December 29-31.

Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library
Description:

All library locations will close by 6 p.m. December 29-31.

Blue Background with white paint palette reading tricky tuesday Join us for a fun activity, storytime, craft or maybe all three! 4 p.m. Every Tuesday @ Washington Park Library No Registration required *Crafts can be messy, please wear clothing that is ok to get stained.

Tricky Tuesday! - Movie & Popcorn

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm
Storytime Room (Washington Park) at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming, Movies
Age Group:
Children

This tuesday we will be watching The Wild Robot. This movie has a runtime of 102 min, so program will last longer than usual. If you and your child enjoy a variety of games, crafts, and activities, join us every week for Tricky Tuesday!

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

This tuesday we will be watching The Wild Robot. This movie has a runtime of 102 min, so program will last longer than usual. 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.
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.

All Branches Closed by 6 p.m.

Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 6:00pm - 11:45pm
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library

All library locations will close by 6 p.m. December 29-31.

Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library
Description:

All library locations will close by 6 p.m. December 29-31.