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Date: Tuesday, April 28
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 28
Time: 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
Ages: Children

Description:

This week we will be watching Bad Guys 2! This movie is 104 minutes long and the MPAA rating is PG.  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 28
Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Ages: Adults

Description:

Are you ready for an adventure? Join Dr. Paula Hayward this year as we take a literary journey through Middle Earth reading The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Discussion questions and further readings will be available.

For April we will be reading the first half of The Fellowship of the Ring, also known as book one of the trilogy . 

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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: Tuesday, April 28
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 Last Night in Soho (2022) 1 Hour 56 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 29
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 29
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 29
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: Wednesday, April 29
Time: 7:00pm - 8:15pm
Location: Carnegie Library
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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 is How to Talk to Your Dog About Murder by Emily Soderberg. The author will be joining us. 

All 4 branches have a print book (please check with your preferred branch for availability). The e-book is available through Hoopla. 

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Date: Thursday, April 30
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 30
Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Cooking, Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Ages: Teens

Description:

You have probably heard of soap sculpting. Well, get ready for a whole new tasty take. Let's make cheese sculptures together!

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

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.


Date: Thursday, April 30
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 30
Time: 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: Miscellaneous
Ages: Teens, Adults

Description:

Join us for a fun-filled evening of bingo at Washington Park Library! Try your luck, enjoy great company, and play for a chance to win exciting prizes—no library card required! Event dependent on at least 8 people participating, so bring a friend! Intended for Adults and Teens. Registration Required.

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