Join the Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library at the Joyce Raye Patterson Center on December 4 and 5 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. for our Large Print and Audiobook Sale! Browse a wide selection of mystery, romance, western, historical fiction, thriller, inspirational romance and more in both large print and audiobook formats and the best part? Every book is a $1! Accepts cash, check, or credit card. Parking available. 

Sale hours:

Thursday, December 4 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

and

Friday, December 5 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

Joyce Raye Patterson Center

100 S. 10th Street 

(across from the Downtown Library)

For questions, contact the St. Joseph Public Library Outreach Department at 816-236-2107 or jpoet@sjpl.lib.mo.us. 

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.

Craft a lovely needle felted heart holiday ornament with us. Fiber arts specialist, Saundra, will lead us to create our own unique hand made ornaments using wool roving and a felting needle. Participants should bring an old towel or piece of foam to use as a felting mat; all other supplies will be provided. 

For adults, registration required.

Acompáñanos a ver el clásico navideño El Expreso Polar (2004), película clasificación G, con audio en español y subtítulos en inglés. Habrá palomitas y chocolate caliente para los asistentes, pero puedes traer tus propios snacks y bebidas con tapa. La duración de la película es 1 hora y 40 minutos.

Las puertas se abrirán a las 6 y la película empezará a las 6:30 p.m., cerrándose el acceso al teatro a esa misma hora.

Evento para todas las edades, no requiere registrarse. 

Join us for the Christmas classic The Polar Express (2004) rated G in Spanish with English subtitles. We will provide free hot chocolate and popcorn, but feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks with a lid. The movie has a running time of 1 hour 40 minutes.

The doors will open at 6 and the movie will start at 6:30 p.m., late entry may not be possible.

For all ages, no registration required.

Join us for Storytime, where little listeners will cuddle up for a fun-filled story and then bring the tale to life with a hands-on craft adventure! Perfect for tiny hands and big imaginations. Ages 0-6.