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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, 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!

Reading Middle Earth

5:00pm–5:45pm
Adults
Downtown Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Registration Required
Program Description:

Are you ready for an adventure? Join Dr. Paula Hayward this year as we take a literary journey through Middle Earth reading The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Discussion questions and further readings will be available.

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

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
East Hills Library
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: Fossil Finders

10:00am–10:45am
Children, All Ages
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Program Description:

Kids can embrace their inner paleontologists by digging up these "ancient bones". We'll give them the tools to dig through sand, soil, and tar. Who knows what kind of history they will unearth?

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: Fossil Finder

3:00pm–3:45pm
Children, All Ages
Washington Park Library
Library Branch: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Age Group: Children, All Ages
Program Type: Performances
Program Description:

Kids can embrace their inner paleontologists by digging up these "ancient bones". We'll give them the tools to dig through sand, soil, and tar. Who knows what kind of history they will unearth?

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.

Virtual Murder, She Read: Cozy Mystery Book Discussion

7:00pm–8:15pm
Adults
Carnegie Library
Registration Required
Library Branch: Carnegie Library
Age Group: Adults
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Registration Required
Program Description:

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

Casual Commander Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
East Hills Library
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!

Library Board of Trustees Meeting

6:00pm–8:00pm
All Ages
Washington Park Library
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.

Summer Reading: Window Cling Creators

10:00am–10:45am
Children, All Ages
Downtown Library
Library Branch: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
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.
This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.

Summer Reading: Window Cling Creators

3:00pm–3:45pm
Children, All Ages
Carnegie Library
Library Branch: Carnegie Library
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.

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, 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

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
East Hills Library
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: Window Cling Creators

10:00am–10:45am
Children, All Ages
East Hills Library
Library Branch: East Hills Library
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.

Summer Reading: Window Cling Creators

3:00pm–3:45pm
Children, All Ages
Washington Park Library
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

4:30pm–6:30pm
All Ages
East Hills Library
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
Some Branches
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

10:00am–10:45am
Children, All Ages
Downtown Library
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

3:00pm–3:45pm
Children, All Ages
Carnegie Library
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.

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, 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

6:30pm–8:00pm
Adults
East Hills Library
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

10:00am–10:45am
Children, All Ages
East Hills Library
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

3:00pm–3:45pm
Children, All Ages
Washington Park Library
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

12:00pm–1:45pm
Adults
Downtown Library
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.

Casual Commander Club

6:00pm–8:00pm
Adults
East Hills Library
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!