Upcoming Events

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

Starting in Oct 1926 and completing the assignment in April 1927, a 21-year-old art prodigy from Baxter Springs, KS put his unique creative mark on St Joseph to be admired well beyond his lifetime.

This program is perfect for your young learners who love dinosaurs, rocks, archaeology, or just playing in the dirt! Attendees will learn about Missouri’s Dinosaur, the Hypsibema, and play dinosaur games.

This program is perfect for your young learners who love dinosaurs, rocks, archaeology, or just playing in the dirt! Attendees will learn about Missouri’s Dinosaur, the Hypsibema, and play dinosaur games.

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!

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.

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

This program is perfect for your young learners who love dinosaurs, rocks, archaeology, or just playing in the dirt! Attendees will learn about Missouri’s Dinosaur, the Hypsibema, and play dinosaur games.

Unearth a story while we read some fun stories and make a craft

This program is perfect for your young learners who love dinosaurs, rocks, archaeology, or just playing in the dirt! Attendees will learn about Missouri’s Dinosaur, the Hypsibema, and play dinosaur games.

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.

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, we reflect on the history that has shaped our nation. 

Light beverages and snacks will be served. 

Did you create a dinosaur trading card this summer? Do you want to see and trade with others who also made cards? Join our Dino trading card swap to grow your custom dinosaur card collection.

For all ages, no registration required.

Craft a whimsical forest toadstool or fairy house mushroom. Fiber arts specialist, Saundra, will lead us to create our own unique toadstools and mushrooms using wool roving and a felting needle.

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.

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!

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

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

Come and make a tasty treat that looks like a campfire but is good to eat! Have a great time making this snack with 

cookies, pretzels and icing to resemble a summer time favorite the campfire.

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.

As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, we reflect on the history that has shaped our nation. In publication since 1885, Good Housekeeping magazine is a ubiquitous part of Americana.

Families can create small wall hangings with this beginner friendly Dinosaur pixel art macrame project.

Mario Kart fans of all ages are invited to test their skill at this unofficial elimination tournament. Will you be the fastest racer and reign supreme? Sign-in begins at 1:30 with the tournament commencing at 2 p.m.

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For adults that enjoy reading and drinking tea. Hosted by Carnegie Librarian Jenny Ellis.

August's book is The Bookstore Diaries by Susan Mallery.