Upcoming Events

Bring your own book to create a bedazzled book. As seen on #booktok

Are you an adult between the ages of 19-30, yet you feel like you need an adultier adult? Does it feel like someone forgot to give you the handbook when you got out of high school?

Adults can join us to calm your mind by coloring. Come create and socialize with us. The library will provide supplies, but you can bring your own if you would like to. For adults, 18+, no registration required.

Soak 'em, boil 'em, mash 'em in a pot...really not much more to it. Refried beans are so easy to make and such a yummy snack. Join us to learn how and to enjoy the product of your efforts.

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

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. 

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is Across the Universe (2007) 2 hours 13 minutes, PG-13.

Come and compete in a series of challenges against other kids to see who will be the fastest!

Come create a fairy winter wonderland at Washington Park Library! All supplies provided but you are welcome to bring items to incorporate into your creation. Intended for teens and adults.

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.

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.

Find out how you can help St. Joseph become a Bird-Friendly community! Kaylee Woelfel from the Missouri River Bird Observatory will share simple, practical ways to be bird-friendly in your home, neighborhood, and community.

Embrace new adventures through reading and discussion at the East Hills Library Book Club. We meet on the third Tuesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. This month's selection is The Spellshop by Sarah Beth Durst. 

This week we will be reading books by Mo Willems and then making a fun craft! If you and your child enjoy a variety of games, crafts, and activities, join us every week for Tricky Tuesday! This program is best for Children ages 6 to 12.

Only for members of the St. Joseph Public Library Teen Advisory Board

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is Jurassic World: Rebirth (2025) 2 hours 13 minutes, PG-13.

Printed Canvas Painting

Relax, unwind, and get creative at Washington Park Library! Join us for a painting event, where you can enjoy a stress-free painting experience while sipping on refreshments.

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.

Join us under the big top to create circus themed crafts!

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.

January's book is The Crescent Moon Tearoom by Stacy Sivinski. 

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

Prizes will be provided by the library. 

Intended for adults, ages 18+

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