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Tricky Tuesday!

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room (Washington Park) at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Miscellaneous
Age Group:
Children
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! 

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.

Friends Front Row Tuesday Night Movies

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Description:

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is Title (YEAR) ## Minutes, RATING.  Hard of hearing? We have t-coil...

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 Title (YEAR) ## Minutes, RATING. 

Washington Park Library Book Club: BYOBook Club

Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Club Room at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

BYOB: Bring your own books!  If you like to talk about books you are reading, join us for an informal discussion about what you have been reading.  Diana will have a show...

Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Club Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Program Description:

BYOB: Bring your own books!  If you like to talk about books you are reading, join us for an informal discussion about what you have been reading.  Diana will have a show and tell about new and exciting books in the library that you can

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.

Teen Advisory Board Monthly Meeting

Thursday, September 5, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Board Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Volunteer Opportunity
Age Group:
Teens
Program Description:

The Teen Advisory Board is for teens in grades 6th-12th. If you are looking for a great way to earn service hours and get some leadership experience while also helping to shape lib...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Board Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Volunteer Opportunity
Program Description:

The Teen Advisory Board is for teens in grades 6th-12th.

fairy houses

Coffee and Crafts

Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

September's craft will be painting a fairy house.   While supplies last.    

Required
Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Program Description:

September's craft will be painting a fairy house.

 

While supplies last.

 

 

Disclaimer(s)

This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.
Pony Express Therapy Dogs logo (two dogs within an outline of Missouri)

Book Buddies Reading Dogs

Saturday, September 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (East Hills) at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, All Ages
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 environ...

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.

Photo of Storytime Room at Washington Park Library

Tricky Tuesday!

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room (Washington Park) at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Miscellaneous
Age Group:
Children
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! 

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.

Final Girl Book Club

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Join your resident Spooky Girls, Jenna and Marina, for an evening of spine-tingling terror at the Final Girl Book Club. Each 2nd Tuesday of the month,  we will discuss a new b...

Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Program Description:

Join your resident Spooky Girls, Jenna and Marina, for an evening of spine-tingling terror at the Final Girl Book Club. Each 2nd Tuesday of the month,  we will discuss a new book in the horror and paranormal genres. 

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.

Friends Front Row Tuesday Night Movies

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Description:

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is Title (YEAR) ## Minutes, RATING.  Hard of hearing? We have t-coil...

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 Title (YEAR) ## Minutes, RATING. 

Friends of the Library Board Meeting

Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Board Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Miscellaneous
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

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

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.

Bingo Night

Monday, September 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
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+

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 Maid by Nita Prose

EH Friends Book Club

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

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. September's selection is The Maid ...

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 Friends EH Book Club. We meet on the third Tuesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. September's selection is The Maid by Nita Prose.

Photo of Storytime Room at Washington Park Library

Tricky Tuesday!

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room (Washington Park) at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Miscellaneous
Age Group:
Children
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! 

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.

Friends Front Row Tuesday Night Movies

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Description:

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is Title (YEAR) ## Minutes, RATING.  Hard of hearing? We have t-coil...

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 Title (YEAR) ## Minutes, RATING. 

East Hills Library Lego Club 3rd Thursdays at 6 p.m.

Lego Club

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Age Group:
Children
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 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.

True Crime Time Every Fourth Thursday

True Crime Time

Thursday, September 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Board Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Lectures/Speakers, Local History/Genealogy, Miscellaneous
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Join us each month to learn about interesting, mysterious and terrible crimes. Descriptions and images used in this series are not suitable for children or the squeamish.  ...

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

Join us each month to learn about interesting, mysterious and terrible crimes. Descriptions and images used in this series are not suitable for children or the squeamish. 

 

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.
flowers

Afternoon Tea Book Club

Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

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. September's book...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Program Description:

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.

September's book is Sense and Sensibility by Jane Austen.

before the coffee gets cold

Friends Book Club Downtown

Monday, September 23, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Board Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults
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 ...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Board 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 Chelsea for more information

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Tricky Tuesday!

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room (Washington Park) at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Miscellaneous
Age Group:
Children
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! 

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.

Friends Front Row Tuesday Night Movies

Tuesday, September 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Description:

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is Title (YEAR) ## Minutes, RATING.  Hard of hearing? We have t-coil...

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 Title (YEAR) ## Minutes, RATING. 

bed and breakfast

Virtual Murder, She Read: Cozy Mystery Book Discussion

Wednesday, September 25, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Virtual Branch
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults
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. September's book will be Murder ...

Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual Branch
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
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.

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Casual Commander Club

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

This is a club for all those who love Magic the Gathering! Bring your own Magic the Gathering commander format* deck to battle and destroy your friends and strangers! The Comm...

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

This is a club for all those who love Magic the Gathering! Bring your own Magic the Gathering commander format* deck to battle and destroy your friends and strangers!

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Miscellaneous
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Description:

Monthly Board meeting of the SJPL Board of Trustees.

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.
group of teenager boys

Throwback Thursday Movies

Thursday, September 26, 2024 at 8:00pm - 10:30pm
Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Movies
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Description:

Join us for an outdoor movie night sponsored by the Library Foundation. The outdoor theater equipment was purchased with funds from the Urban Homestead grant.

Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Community Events, Movies
Program Description:

Join us for an outdoor movie night sponsored by the Library Foundation. The outdoor theater equipment was purchased with funds from the Urban Homestead grant.

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.