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Date: Tuesday, April 21
Time: 10:00am - 10:45am
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Program Type: Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

Get ready to sing, dance, read, and have so much fun with Ms. Misty for preschool Storytime at the East Hills Library!

Activities will be geared toward ages 3-6.

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Date: Tuesday, April 21
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Ages: Adults

Description:

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 Wrong Place Wrong Time by Gillian McAllister. 

This book club is sponsored by the Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library.

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Date: Tuesday, April 21
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Washington Park Library
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Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
Ages: Children

Description:

This week we will be reading stories featuring the sea and then making a fun ocean themed 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.

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Date: Tuesday, April 21
Time: 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Volunteer Opportunity
Ages: Teens

Description:

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

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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: Tuesday, April 21
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Program Type: Movies
Ages: Adults

Description:

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is Imagine: John Lennon (1988) 1 Hour 46 Minutes, R. 

Hard of hearing? We have t-coil looping technology installed in the theater for hearing aids. Thank you to the Sertoma Club of St. Joseph for providing this state-of-the-art technology in the theater!

Bring a drink and we’ll hand out the free, fresh popped popcorn! For questions, visit the East Hills Library or call 236-2136.

Thank you to the Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library for underwriting support of this program.

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Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 10:00am - 10:30am
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Program Type: Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

Bring your wiggly toddlers to a storytime designed just for them!
Children, ages 18 months-3 years, and their caring adults, can participate in early literacy enhancing activities including books, songs, movement activities, finger plays and flannel stories.

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Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: Carnegie Library
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Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

Join us for a few stories and a fun craft!

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This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.


Date: Wednesday, April 22
Time: 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Program Type: Diversity, Miscellaneous
Ages: Adults

Description:

Regardless of what language you speak, TEFL certified instructor, Anne Kiske, will teach you basic English for free. Registration is for all six classes. Skills will build on previous sessions. 

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Date: Thursday, April 23
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Program Type: Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K, Children

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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 23
Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Ages: Adults

Description:

The art of handwriting is making a resurgence! Would you like to build your penmanship or cursive skills? Join Dr. Paula Hayward and Janie Obermier for this five-week course that will give you foundational tools or build upon your already existing skills to communicate in cursive. Each week, we will practice new forms in lettering and discuss the historical art of penmanship. All materials will be provided. 

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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.


Date: Thursday, April 23
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Washington Park Library
Room:
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Ages: Teens, Adults

Description:

Join us for a hands-on craft where you’ll learn how to design and assemble your own everlasting beaded plant using colorful beads and wire. Supplies limited - Register below!

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Date: Thursday, April 23
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 23
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Carnegie Library
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Program Type: Miscellaneous
Ages: All Ages

Description:

Monthly meeting of the SJPL Board of Trustees.

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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.