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Summer Reading: Window Cling Creators

Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Storytime Room (Washington Park) at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Kids can design and create their own window clings from scratch! Let their creativity shine, literally, by showcasing their artwork where the sunlight can really make them pop.

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

Kids can design and create their own window clings from scratch! Let their creativity shine, literally, by showcasing their artwork where the sunlight can really make them pop.

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.

Poké Party

Wednesday, July 1, 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.

Independence Day

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

All library locations are closed on Independence Day.

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

All library locations are closed on Independence Day.

Summer Reading: Brent Allan

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Fun programs of magic, puppets and comedy that kids are sure to love! The programs teach about reading, character, science, and more!

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

Fun programs of magic, puppets and comedy that kids are sure to love! The programs teach about reading, character, science, and more!

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: Brent Allan

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Fun programs of magic, puppets and comedy that kids are sure to love! The programs teach about reading, character, science, and more!

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

Fun programs of magic, puppets and comedy that kids are sure to love! The programs teach about reading, character, science, and more!

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.
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!

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room (Washington Park) at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

This week we will be reading stories featuring BLANK and then making a fun BLANK craft! 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, Early Literacy
Program Description:

This week we will be reading stories featuring BLANK and then making a fun BLANK craft! If you and your child enjoy a variety of games, crafts, and activities, join us every week for Tricky Tuesday!

Friends Front Row Tuesday Night Movies

Tuesday, July 7, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is Title (YEAR) ## Minutes, RATING. 

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Age Group: Adults
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. 

Summer Reading: Brent Allan

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
East Hills Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Fun programs of magic, puppets and comedy that kids are sure to love! The programs teach about reading, character, science, and more!

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

Fun programs of magic, puppets and comedy that kids are sure to love! The programs teach about reading, character, science, and more!

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 Performer: Brent Allan

Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Storytime Room (Washington Park) at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Fun programs of magic, puppets and comedy that kids are sure to love! The programs teach about reading, character, science, and more!

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

Fun programs of magic, puppets and comedy that kids are sure to love! The programs teach about reading, character, science, and more!

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.

SJPL Foundation Meeting

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:45pm
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Miscellaneous
Age Group:
Adults

Quarterly meeting of the SJPL Foundation.

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

Quarterly meeting of the SJPL Foundation.

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.
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Casual Commander Club

Thursday, July 9, 2026 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Games/Gaming
Age Group:
Adults

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 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!

Crafternoon

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
All Ages

Theme to be determined. 

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

Theme to be determined. 

author photo and book cover

Meet author Amanda Sellet

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors, Community Events
Age Group:
Teens, Adults

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.

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.

2 teenager and a painting

Afternoon Tea Book Club

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults

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.

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.

2 teenager and a painting

Murder, She Read: Cozy Mystery Book Discussion

Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Carnegie librarian Jenny Ellis will host the cozy mystery book club Murder, She Read IN PERSON this month only.

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. Carnegie librarian Jenny Ellis will host the cozy mystery book club Murder, She Read IN PERSON this month only.

bottle with colored rice and dinosaurs

Summer Reading: Dinosaur I Spy Bottles

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Owen Meeting Room at Downtown Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Unearth a story as we create dinosaur I spy bottles!

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

Unearth a story as we create dinosaur I spy bottles!

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.
bottle with colored rice and dinosaurs

Summer Reading: Dinosaur I Spy Bottles

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Carnegie Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Unearth a story as we create dinosaur I spy bottles!

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

Unearth a story as we create dinosaur I spy bottles!

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.
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!

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Storytime Room (Washington Park) at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
Age Group:
Children

This week we will be reading stories featuring BLANK and then making a fun BLANK craft! 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, Early Literacy
Program Description:

This week we will be reading stories featuring BLANK and then making a fun BLANK craft! If you and your child enjoy a variety of games, crafts, and activities, join us every week for Tricky Tuesday!

Final Girl Book Club

Tuesday, July 14, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Off Site
Program Type:
Book Clubs/Authors
Age Group:
Adults

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. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
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, July 14, 2026 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
The Theater at East Hills Library
Program Type:
Movies
Age Group:
Adults

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is Title (YEAR) ## Minutes, RATING. 

Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Age Group: Adults
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. 

bottle with colored rice and dinosaurs

Summer Reading: Dinosaur I Spy Bottles

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
East Hills Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Unearth a story as we create dinosaur I spy bottles!

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

Unearth a story as we create dinosaur I spy bottles!

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.
bottle with colored rice and dinosaurs

Summer Reading: Dinosaur I Spy Bottles

Wednesday, July 15, 2026 at 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Storytime Room (Washington Park) at Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Performances
Age Group:
Children, All Ages

Unearth a story as we create dinosaur I spy bottles!

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

Unearth a story as we create dinosaur I spy bottles!

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.

Copy of Coffee & Puzzles @ Washington Park

Thursday, July 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Washington Park Library
Program Type:
Arts & Crafts, Miscellaneous
Age Group:
Adults

Join us at Washington Park Library for a cozy hangout - puzzles, hot drinks, and cookies included!

Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Miscellaneous
Program Description:

Join us at Washington Park Library for a cozy hangout - puzzles, hot drinks, and cookies included!

Disclaimer(s)

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
Colorful lego flyer for East Hills Library Lego Club Third Thursdays at 6 p.m.

LEGO Club

Thursday, July 16, 2026 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.