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This event is in the "Adults" group.

Drawing Observationally: How to see and interpret your world

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults
East Hills Library
Registration
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Program Description:

This is a Second Series of the very popular Creative Aging Drawing Observationally class. For adults ages 55+, registration required.

This event is in the "Baby - Pre-K" group.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:00am
Baby - Pre-K
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Come to the Downtown Library and for a fun filled session of reading and crafts with Lisa and Robyn! Make new friends and learn some new skills. We can't wait to see you there!

Program is best for children 0-5. 

 

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 event is in the "Children" group.

LEGO Club

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Children
East Hills Library
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.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

True Crime Time

6:00pm - 7:00pm
Adults
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting 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.
This event is in the "Baby - Pre-K" group.

Baby & Me Playgroup

10:00am - 11:00am
Baby - Pre-K
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K
Program Type: Early Literacy
Program Description:

Play is learning! Join us on Friday mornings for a special playtime just for babies (0-18 months) and their caregivers.* Make connections and share experiences with other caregivers in a laid-back atmosphere, while your babies play.

This event is in the "Baby - Pre-K" group.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Tea-Rex Party

10:30am - 11:30am
Baby - Pre-K, Children
East Hills Library
Registration
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K, Children
Program Type: Community Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Program Description:

How do dinosaurs drink their tea? With cookies and friends like you and me? Find out at our Tea-Rex Party! Wear your favorite dino gear or tea party best and join us Saturday, November 23rd at 10:30 a.m. for tea, cookies, and dino fun.

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 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. We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Creative Aging Art Exhibit

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Adults
Off Site
Registration
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Off Site
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Community Events
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 53
Program Description:

Our first series of Creative Aging arts classes are wrapping up. To celebrate, we will have an art exhibit reception with light refreshments. Everyone is invited to see select pieces of art and socialize with the participants.

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Friends Book Club Downtown

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
Downtown Library
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

This event is in the "Children" group.

Tricky Tuesday!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Washington Park Library
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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Friends Front Row Tuesday Night Movies

6:30pm - 8:00pm
All Ages
East Hills Library
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 A Prairie Home Companion (2006) 105 ​​Minutes, PG-13. 

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Wacky Wednesday Take and Make Crafts

10:00am - 6:00pm
All Ages
Carnegie Library
Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Featuring fun crafts that maybe wacky for the time of year. Available every Wednesday. While supplies last.

 

Not recommended for children under 3.

This event is in the "Baby - Pre-K" group.

Storytime

10:30am - 11:30am
Baby - Pre-K
Carnegie Library
Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K
Program Type: Storytimes
Program Description:

Walk, crawl or run for storytime at the Carnegie Library during our fall storytime session. 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.

Closing Early - Thanksgiving Holiday

6:00pm - 8:00pm
Some Branches
Closing
Branches:
Carnegie Library, Downtown Library, East Hills Library
Description:

All branches close by 6 pm for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

Closed - Thanksgiving

All Day 11/28 - 11/29
All Branches
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 Thanksgiving. Please visit our website at sjpl.lib.mo.us to access our online content. 

This event is in the "Adults" group.

Mini Book Ornament

5:30pm - 7:30pm
Adults
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Join us for adult craft night to create mini book ornaments. We will craft miniature versions of classic children's Christmas book titles to stack inside a clear ornament orb.  

This event is in the "Children" group.

Tricky Tuesday!

4:00pm - 5:00pm
Children
Washington Park Library
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.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Friends Front Row Tuesday Night Movies

6:30pm - 8:00pm
All Ages
East Hills Library
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 A Christmas Story Christmas (2022) 98 Minutes, PG. 

This event is in the "Baby - Pre-K" group.

Pre-K Play

10:00am - 11:00am
Baby - Pre-K
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Age Group: Baby - Pre-K
Program Type: Early Literacy
Program Description:

Children aged 0-6 and their caregivers are invited to learn and play together in the East Hills Storytime Room with the early literacy toy collection.

This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Wacky Wednesday Take and Make Crafts

10:00am - 6:00pm
All Ages
Carnegie Library
Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: All Ages
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Featuring fun crafts that maybe wacky for the time of year. Available every Wednesday. While supplies last.

 

Not recommended for children under 3.

This event is in the "Children" group.

Gingerbread House

4:30pm - 5:30pm
Children
Downtown Library
Registration
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking
Registration Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Program Description:

Join us at the Downtown Library as we make a gingerbread house you can eat!  

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.
This event is in the "Adults" group.

Washington Park Library Book Club: BYOBook Club

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults
Washington Park Library
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.
This event is in the "Teens" group.

Teen Advisory Board Meeting

4:45pm - 5:45pm
Teens
Carnegie Library
Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: Teens
Program Type: Miscellaneous
Program Description:

Teen Advisory Board 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.
This event is in the "Children" group.

Red Friday Friendship Bracelets

3:00pm - 6:00pm
Children
Carnegie Library
Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: Children
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Program Description:

Join us anytime between 3pm and 6pm to make friendship bracelets to celebrate Red Fridays.

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 event is in the "Children" group.
This event is in the "All Ages" group.

Book Buddies Reading Dogs

10:30am - 12:00pm
Children, All Ages
East Hills Library
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.