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Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Miscellaneous
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Description:

Monthly Board meeting of the SJPL Board of Trustees.

Library Branch: Carnegie Library
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.
blond boy wizard

Throwback Thursday Movies

Thursday, June 27, 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.

Messy Munchkins

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
East Hills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Baby - Pre-K
Program Description:

Children ages 2-6 years and their grown-ups can learn while playing at our weekly Messy Munchkins sessions in June and July. Each week we’ll have child-directed play time where lit...

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
Program Description:

Children ages 2-6 years and their grown-ups can learn while playing at our weekly Messy Munchkins sessions in June and July.

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.

Community Blood Center Drive

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 11:00am - 3:00pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Give the gift of life with your donation of blood at the Downtown Library. Enjoy juice and cookies after, along with a selection of reading material...not every event location can ...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Health & Wellness
Program Description:

Give the gift of life with your donation of blood at the Downtown Library. Enjoy juice and cookies after, along with a selection of reading material...not every event location can boast that!

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 Camp Crafts

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Storytime Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Program Description:

Get ready to re-live the summer camp craft experience with your child. Come prepared to get a little bit messy and make some beautiful creations that you can use again and again!

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Program Description:

Get ready to re-live the summer camp craft experience with your child. Come prepared to get a little bit messy and make some beautiful creations that you can use again and again!

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.

¡Lotería en la Biblioteca!

Friday, June 28, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Downtown Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Description:

¡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 qu...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Program Description:

¡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!

Ancient Astronomy Explained with Dr. Jay Lemanski: The Circular Astrolabe

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Lectures/Speakers, Miscellaneous
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

This presentation will examine one of the most interesting ancient texts, the Circular Astrolabe. We will explore what it says and means, and why Sitchen’s explanation of the text ...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Lectures/Speakers, Miscellaneous
Program Description:

This presentation will examine one of the most interesting ancient texts, the Circular Astrolabe. We will explore what it says and means, and why Sitchen’s explanation of the text is incorrect.

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.
chairs

Afternoon Tea Book Club

Saturday, June 29, 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. June's book is E...

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.

June's book is Emma by Jane Austen.

Trivia Night flyer with dates, time and location

11th Annual Trivia Night Fundraiser

Saturday, June 29, 2024 at 7:30pm - 10:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Events, Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Join us for the 11th 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 questi...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Games/Gaming
Program Description:

Join us for the 11th 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 availa

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Summer Storytime

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (Washington Park) at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Baby - Pre-K, Children
Program Description:

Need something fun to do with you kids this summer? Washington Park Library is taking story time out into our park! Come enjoy Summer Storytime with Miss Willa for an hour of stori...

Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Need something fun to do with you kids this summer? Washington Park Library is taking story time out into our park! Come enjoy Summer Storytime with Miss Willa for an hour of stories and activities.

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.

Armchair Travel Series

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Go on a Scenic Cruise from our theater seats each first Monday of the summer months! We'll watch an episode of "Scenic Cruises of the World' and taste test some food from the place...

Required
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Program Description:

Go on a Scenic Cruise from our theater seats each first Monday of the summer months! We'll watch an episode of "Scenic Cruises of the World' and taste test some food from the places we 'traveled' on our armchair adventure.

Stamp Art Paper Fan / Abanico de Papel con Arte Estampado

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Hobbies
Age Group:
Teens, Adults
Program Description:

Summer is heating up, but we have the solution for staying cool. Make your own personalized and beautiful fan with this simple, but effective method! We'll guide you through the pr...

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens, Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Health & Wellness, Hobbies
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Program Description:

Summer is heating up, but we have the solution for staying cool. Make your own personalized and beautiful fan with this simple, but effective method!

Un-Bored Game Night

Monday, July 1, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Teens
Program Description:

Teens! Don't be bored, come play board games! We'll have a variety of board and card games to choose from so you can have an un-bored game night.  Our featured game in June...

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

Teens! Don't be bored, come play board games! We'll have a variety of board and card games to choose from so you can have an un-bored game night. 

examples of crafts

Crafternoon

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages
Program Description:

Features different crafts each week.

Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Features different crafts each week.

Disclaimer(s)

This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.
girl blowing bubbles

Tricky Tuesday!

Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room (Washington Park) at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Miscellaneous
Age Group:
Children
Program Description:

Come enjoy some arts and crafts today! We will be making bubble paintings, and creating our own bubble wands! We will have the chance to test our bubble wands and see which model w...

Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Miscellaneous
Program Description:

Come enjoy some arts and crafts today! We will be making bubble paintings, and creating our own bubble wands! We will have the chance to test our bubble wands and see which model works the best.

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.

Friends Front Row Tuesday Night Movies

Tuesday, July 2, 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 The Wizard of Oz (1939) 101 Minutes, PG.  Hard of hearing? We hav...

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 Wizard of Oz (1939) 101 Minutes, PG. 

bookworm with a book

Summer Storytime

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:30am
Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Baby - Pre-K
Program Description:

Walk, crawl or run for storytime at the Carnegie Library. Each session will end with a craft.

Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Walk, crawl or run for storytime at the Carnegie Library. Each session will end with a craft.

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.

Teen Greek Mythology - The Myth of Sisyphus

Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Lectures/Speakers, Storytimes
Age Group:
Teens
Program Description:

Learn a story from Greek Mythology while learning a new craft at the same time. This week we will be going over the myth of Sisyphus while painting empowerment rocks.

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Lectures/Speakers, Storytimes
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Program Description:

Learn a story from Greek Mythology while learning a new craft at the same time.

This week we will be going over the myth of Sisyphus while painting empowerment rocks.

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.

Closed - Independence Day

All Day
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library, Cross-Branch, Virtual Branch, Off Site

All locations of the St. Joseph Public Library will be closed for Independence Day. Please visit our website at sjpl.lib.mo.us to access our online content. 

Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library, Washington Park Library, Cross-Branch, Virtual Branch, Off Site
Description:

All locations of the St. Joseph Public Library will be closed for Independence Day. Please visit our website at sjpl.lib.mo.us to access our online content. 

Summer Camp Crafts

Friday, July 5, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Storytime Room (Downtown) at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children
Program Description:

Get ready to re-live the summer camp craft experience with your child. Come prepared to get a little bit messy and make some beautiful creations that you can use again and again!

Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Program Description:

Get ready to re-live the summer camp craft experience with your child. Come prepared to get a little bit messy and make some beautiful creations that you can use again and again!

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.
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Book Buddies Reading Dogs

Saturday, July 6, 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.

History Speaks- From Goosetown to Midtown: How Immigration Shaped a Neighborhood

Saturday, July 6, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Community Events, Diversity, Lectures/Speakers, Local History/Genealogy
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

From Goosetown to Midtown: How Immigration Shaped a Neighborhood with Dr. Kimberly Schutte The neighborhood around SS. Peter and Paul Church developed as a community of immigran...

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events, Diversity, Lectures/Speakers, Local History/Genealogy
Program Description:

From Goosetown to Midtown: How Immigration Shaped a Neighborhood with Dr. Kimberly Schutte

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.
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Summer Storytime

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Storytime Room (Washington Park) at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Storytimes
Age Group:
Baby - Pre-K, Children
Program Description:

Need something fun to do with you kids this summer? Washington Park Library is taking story time out into our park! Come enjoy Summer Storytime with Miss Willa for an hour of stori...

Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K, Children
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Need something fun to do with you kids this summer? Washington Park Library is taking story time out into our park! Come enjoy Summer Storytime with Miss Willa for an hour of stories and activities.

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.

DIY Book Nooks

Monday, July 8, 2024 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Makerspace at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Program Description:

Craft a delightful minitaure scene to adorn your bookshelf! Book Nooks are tiny dioramas that you can place between your books to provide a glimpse into a world hidden beyond your ...

Required
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Makerspace
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Program Description:

Craft a delightful minitaure scene to adorn your bookshelf! Book Nooks are tiny dioramas that you can place between your books to provide a glimpse into a world hidden beyond your shelves. Supplies provided.