Upcoming Events

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.

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

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.  

It's Chiefs week! Don't miss the opportunity to get a Chiefs shirt and be entered to win tickets! Give the gift of life with your donation of blood at the Downtown Library.

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

Do you want to be able to practice Spanish in a judgment-free setting?

Alicia Williams, better known as Lady Taphos on TikTok, will discuss the fascinating history of monument-making. 

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. 

In December we will do 2 crafts. Paint a Christmas tree ornament and make snowflakes.

While supplies last.

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.

December's book is Persuasion by Jane Austen.

Join the East Hills branch for a fun-filled night of BINGO! 

Prizes will be provided by the library. 

Intended for adults, ages 18+

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

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. December's selection is Christmas Bells by Jennifer Chiaverini.

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Carnegie librarian Jenny Ellis will host the virtual cozy mystery book club Murder, She Read.

BYOB: Bring your own books! This is a no pressure book club.

Bring your own craft (crochet, cross-stitch, knitting, etc) to work on while sipping tea.

We’re bringing back the DIY fairy houses – WINTER EDITION! Come and enjoy making cozy little fairy houses to decorate your home for winter.

For adults, registration required, supplies limited.

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

 Warm, soft, and chocolatey - there's just no getting around the fact that brownies are one of the best desserts around. They are easier to make than you might think.

Join the East Hills branch for a fun-filled night of BINGO! 

Prizes will be provided by the library. 

Intended for adults, ages 18+

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. 

Join expert fiber artist, Saundra, to make an adorable snowman using wool roving and a felting needle. For adults, no registration required, but supplies are limited.

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. This month's selection is The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett by Annie Lyons.

Few combos are as comforting as a warm cup of tomato soup and bread, but we're giving it an exotic spin with some warm Indian spices and naan!