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Date: Wednesday, April 24
Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Location: Carnegie Library
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Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Ages: All Ages

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

 

Not recommended for children under 3.

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Date: Wednesday, April 24
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Ages: Children, Teens

Description:

Test your knowledge and answer questions form an array of categories to figure out who is the smartest kid in the library.

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Date: Wednesday, April 24
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Board Room
Program Type: Diversity, Miscellaneous
Ages: Adults

Description:

Do you want to be able to practice Spanish in a judgment-free setting? This will be an immersive language club for adults, perfect for people who know some Spanish, but are afraid that the old adage of "If you don't use it, you lose it" will come true. ¡Esperamos que puedas acompañarnos!

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Date: Wednesday, April 24
Time: 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Virtual Branch
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Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Ages: Adults

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.

April's book will be Hammers and Homicide by Paula Charles. The author will be joining us.

All 4 branches have a print book (please check with your preferred branch for availability) and the audio and ebook are available through Hoopla.

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Date: Thursday, April 25
Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Program Type: Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

Spring storytimes at the Downtown Library Thursdays at 10:30 AM for children birth-5 years old.

Enjoy a couple stories and a craft activity. Make some new friends! We hope to see you there. 

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This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.


Date: Thursday, April 25
Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Ages: Adults

Description:

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.

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Date: Thursday, April 25
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Ages: Adults

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! The Commander format is all about picking your hero and building a deck around them. In this casual, multiplayer format, you choose a legendary creature to serve as your commander and build the rest of your deck around their color identity and unique abilities. The deck must have 100 cards, including your commander and power level 8 and under decks recommended. Time to devour your enemies! 

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Date: Thursday, April 25
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Club Room
Program Type: Miscellaneous
Ages: All Ages

Description:

Monthly Board meeting of the SJPL Board of Trustees.

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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.


Date: Friday, April 26
Time: 9:30am - 10:00am
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Program Type: Early Literacy, Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

Join Ms. Misty for bounces, books, songs & more early literacy fun for our newest readers. For babies birth to 18 months and their caregivers. Approximate running time is 20 minutes.

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This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.


Date: Friday, April 26
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Downtown Library
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Program Type: Games/Gaming
Ages: All Ages

Description:

¡Acompáñanos en una noche de diversión jugando Lotería en la Biblioteca Downtown! Gana premios, disfruta de aperitivos, y diviértete por la noche en este evento en la biblioteca que tendrá a todos gritando ¡Buenas!

Join us for a fun night at the Downtown Library playing Lotería (Mexican Bingo)! You don't have to speak Spanish to win prizes, enjoy snacks, and have a fun night at the library during this program that's sure to have everyone shouting  ¡Buenas!

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Date: Saturday, April 27
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: Carnegie Library
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Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Ages: Adults

Description:

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

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