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Friends of SJPL Annual Meeting

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 5:00pm - 7:45pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Community Events
Age Group:
All Ages

Friends of SJPL Annual Dinner and Meeting.

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: Rockin’ and Readin’ With Leonardo

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Bring your dancing shoes and best air guitar moves...it's time to go ROCKIN' and READING with LEONARDO.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Program Description:

Bring your dancing shoes and best air guitar moves...it's time to go ROCKIN' and READING with LEONARDO.

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: Rockin’ and Readin’ With Leonardo

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Bring your dancing shoes and best air guitar moves...it's time to go ROCKIN' and READING with LEONARDO.

Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Program Description:

Bring your dancing shoes and best air guitar moves...it's time to go ROCKIN' and READING with LEONARDO.

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: Rockin’ and Readin’ With Leonardo

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
East Hills Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Bring your dancing shoes and best air guitar moves...it's time to go ROCKIN' and READING with LEONARDO.

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Program Description:

Bring your dancing shoes and best air guitar moves...it's time to go ROCKIN' and READING with LEONARDO.

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: Rockin’ and Readin’ With Leonardo

Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Storytime Room (Washington Park) at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Bring your dancing shoes and best air guitar moves...it's time to go ROCKIN' and READING with LEONARDO.

Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Program Description:

Bring your dancing shoes and best air guitar moves...it's time to go ROCKIN' and READING with LEONARDO.

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.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, July 23, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Miscellaneous
Age Group:
All Ages

Monthly meeting of the SJPL Board of Trustees.

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

Monthly 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.

Summer Reading Ice Skating Party!

Friday, July 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Community Events, Hobbies
Age Group:
All Ages

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.

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.

Summer Reading: Museum Dino Dig

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

This program is perfect for your young learners who love dinosaurs, rocks, archaeology, or just playing in the dirt! Attendees will learn about Missouri’s Dinosaur, the Hypsibema, and play dinosaur games.

Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Program Description:

This program is perfect for your young learners who love dinosaurs, rocks, archaeology, or just playing in the dirt! Attendees will learn about Missouri’s Dinosaur, the Hypsibema, and play dinosaur games.

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: Museum Dino Dig

Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

This program is perfect for your young learners who love dinosaurs, rocks, archaeology, or just playing in the dirt! Attendees will learn about Missouri’s Dinosaur, the Hypsibema, and play dinosaur games.

Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Program Description:

This program is perfect for your young learners who love dinosaurs, rocks, archaeology, or just playing in the dirt! Attendees will learn about Missouri’s Dinosaur, the Hypsibema, and play dinosaur games.

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: Museum Dino Dig

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
East Hills Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

This program is perfect for your young learners who love dinosaurs, rocks, archaeology, or just playing in the dirt! Attendees will learn about Missouri’s Dinosaur, the Hypsibema, and play dinosaur games.

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Program Description:

This program is perfect for your young learners who love dinosaurs, rocks, archaeology, or just playing in the dirt! Attendees will learn about Missouri’s Dinosaur, the Hypsibema, and play dinosaur games.

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: Museum Dino Dig

Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Storytime Room (Washington Park) at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

This program is perfect for your young learners who love dinosaurs, rocks, archaeology, or just playing in the dirt! Attendees will learn about Missouri’s Dinosaur, the Hypsibema, and play dinosaur games.

Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Program Description:

This program is perfect for your young learners who love dinosaurs, rocks, archaeology, or just playing in the dirt! Attendees will learn about Missouri’s Dinosaur, the Hypsibema, and play dinosaur games.

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.
Pony Express Therapy Dogs logo (two dogs within an outline of Missouri)

Book Buddies Reading Dogs

Saturday, August 1, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (East Hills) at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

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.

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.

Family Fun Time: Dino-mite Pixel-saurus Macrame

Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Families can create small wall hangings with this beginner friendly Dinosaur pixel art macrame project.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Program Description:

Families can create small wall hangings with this beginner friendly Dinosaur pixel art macrame project.

Mario Kart Tournament (unofficial)

Saturday, August 8, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages

Mario Kart fans of all ages are invited to test their skill at this unofficial elimination tournament. Will you be the fastest racer and reign supreme? Sign-in begins at 1:30 with the tournament commencing at 2 p.m.

Registration Required
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Registration Required
Program Description:

Mario Kart fans of all ages are invited to test their skill at this unofficial elimination tournament. Will you be the fastest racer and reign supreme? Sign-in begins at 1:30 with the tournament commencing at 2 p.m.

Puzzle Swap

Sunday, August 9, 2026 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming, Hobbies
Age Group:
Adults, All Ages

Do you love to do jigsaw puzzles? We do too! But what do you do with the ones you have completed? Now's your chance to swap some you have done with some new to you puzzles! Just bring a puzzle (or two, or three) and we'll swap with each other.

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

Do you love to do jigsaw puzzles? We do too! But what do you do with the ones you have completed? Now's your chance to swap some you have done with some new to you puzzles! Just bring a puzzle (or two, or three) and we'll swap with each other.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, August 27, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Miscellaneous
Age Group:
All Ages

Monthly meeting of the SJPL Board of Trustees.

Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Miscellaneous
Program Description:

Monthly 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.
Pony Express Therapy Dogs logo (two dogs within an outline of Missouri)

Book Buddies Reading Dogs

Saturday, September 5, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (East Hills) at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

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.

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.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Miscellaneous
Age Group:
All Ages

Monthly meeting of the SJPL Board of Trustees.

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Miscellaneous
Program Description:

Monthly 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.
Pony Express Therapy Dogs logo (two dogs within an outline of Missouri)

Book Buddies Reading Dogs

Saturday, October 3, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (East Hills) at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

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.

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.

Poké Party

Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming
Age Group:
All Ages

Come enjoy Pokémon themed crafts and activities! All supplies are provided. Bring your handheld games, cards, and art to share, battle, and trade with other Pokémon fans! All ages welcome.

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

Come enjoy Pokémon themed crafts and activities! All supplies are provided. Bring your handheld games, cards, and art to share, battle, and trade with other Pokémon fans! All ages welcome.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, October 22, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Club Room at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Miscellaneous
Age Group:
All Ages

Monthly meeting of the SJPL Board of Trustees.

Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Club Room
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Miscellaneous
Program Description:

Monthly 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.

Halloween Crafternoon

Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Join us before you go trick or treating and do some Halloween crafts with us!

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

Join us before you go trick or treating and do some Halloween crafts with us!

Pony Express Therapy Dogs logo (two dogs within an outline of Missouri)

Book Buddies Reading Dogs

Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Storytime Room (East Hills) at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

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.

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.

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

Thursday, November 19, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Board Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Miscellaneous
Age Group:
All Ages

Monthly meeting of the SJPL Board of Trustees.

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

Monthly 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.