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

Not recommended for children under 3.

Celebrate May Day at the library! Create a unique upcycled 'flower' arrangement on canvas. For grades K-6, while supplies last, no registration required. 

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 check out.

The Teen Advisory Board is for teens in grades 6th-12th. If you are looking for a great way to earn service hours and get some leadership experience while also helping to shape library services and programs for teens, then the TAB is for you! 

Meetings take place at different branches of the St. Joseph Public Library mostly on Thursdays unless it is stated otherwise. 

We are not accepting new applications at this time, but if you have interest in the Teen Advisory Board call Evelyn Holtzclaw at 816-232-7729 for more information. 

So you've learned the basics and want a bit more of a challenge in your knitting projects? Join us as we learn more advanced techniques to spectacular effect. In this series, you will learn how to carry colors, create cables and knitting in the round. No basic instruction will be offered in this course, so please only sign up if you know how to cast on, knit, purl, and bind off. Bringing your own yarn and needles with which you are comfortable is recommended.

Join Mindi L. Smith, Certified Organizational Specialist™️, to learn how to declutter and organize your photograph collection. You can optionally bring some photos to work on during the workshop. Be sure to bring any questions that you may have. For adults, no registration required.

Friends of SJPL Vintage & Collectible Book Sale. 

The sale is for 3 days only and will be held in the Book Sale Room on the Lower Level of the Downtown Library. 

The sale includes old, vintage, collectible or local interest books. Book prices begin at $2.

Saturday May 4, 9 am to 5 pm

Sunday, May 5, 11 am to 3 pm

Monday, May 6, 9 am to 5 pm

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 program utilizes therapy dogs as the listeners for children of all ages and reading levels.  Drop in anytime during this 90 minute session.