As part of St. Joseph Reads' We Read 2025, join us at the St. Joseph Public Library for a book discussion of "The Midnight Library" by Matt Haig.

No registration is needed. For questions please contact Mary Beth Revels at mrevels@sjpl.lib.mo.us.

Come and experience a spooky telling of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz that is sure to keep you up at night!

Ms. Shelly from the Remington Nature Center will be teaching us about bats! With 14 species of bats who call Missouri home, there is no shortage of interesting things to learn about our only flying mammal. Come join us as we separate fact from myth in this educational and fun look at these mysterious creatures of the night. 

Best for grades K - 6th. Registration required.

Join Annie Corrington, owner of Art Attack Studio, for a Creative Aging Art Club each Thursday at 10 a.m.  Drop in to socialize and work on whatever your current project is! Annie will offer her expertise for any questions or issues you have in regards to your artwork. Basic art supplies will be available for use. Cost is $5 each*, cash preferred. 

On the third Thursday of each month, Ms. Annie will teach a class on an artistic skill. On September 18, she will teach 'reflections.' On October 16th she will teach 'faces.' These classes will be $10 each*, cash preferred.

Geared towards the senior community (ages 55+), but all adults are welcome.

*There are 2 financial waivers available per session. Please email or call Elizabeth to inquire about them. 816-236-2136, emurray@sjpl.lib.mo.us

Join Miss Lisa and Miss Robyn for a fun filled storytime followed by a craft and open play time!

Ready to stitch, slay, and create? Join us for Slay Crochet, a teen and adult crochet club at Washington Park Library! 

We’ll provide all the materials and teach you the basics and more, so you'll leave with some new skills!  Come stitch, chill, and slay with us!  

Learn about the signs of dyslexia presented by Jamie Davis, Certified Academic Language Therapist and National Board Certified Teacher in the area of literacy.

For adults, no registration required.

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. In addition, we will sing songs and fingerplays featuring rhythm instruments, ribbon wands, scarves and/or shakers.

The Books Beers & Boos annual SJPL Fundraiser will be at the Downtown Library from 5 - 7 p.m. 

The cost is $50 and attendees will receive a Books Beers & Boos craft beer glass, one beer and a signed copy of the book "The October Film Haunt" by Michael Wehunt (release date 9/30/2025) while supplies last. Attendees will also have the opportunity to talk with and get a picture with famous horror authors Edgar Allan Poe, Mary Shelley, and Bram Stoker. 

Lory Lacy will also be in attendance and will do a 10-minute tarot-card reading for $10. 

This is a fundraising event for ages 21 and over. To reserve your commemorative glass and a copy of the book, contact Mary Beth Revels at mrevels@sjpl.lib.mo.us. To reserve and pay in advance visit: https://boo.sjc.marketing/ 

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