Children 4-12 years of age are invited to visit the Downtown Library anytime during open hours between September 29 and October 19 to pick up a skeleton to decorate. The deadline to return your finished product is no later than 5 p.m. Saturday, October 19. The parade of skeletons will adorn the Downtown Library lobby for judging for two weeks. Winners in two age groups 4-8 and 9-12, will be announced and given prizes at the Awards Ceremony on November 2nd at 1 p.m. There will be a prize for Patron Favorite, so be sure to tell everyone to come see your work of art! 

Invitamos a niños de 4-12 años a visitar la Biblioteca Downtown en nuestras horas regulares desde el 29 de Septiembre hasta el 19 de Octubre, para recoger un esqueleto para decorar en casa. La fecha de cierre para entregar el esqueleto terminado es el Sábado 19 de Octubre a las 5 p.m. Los esqueletos adornarán el lobby de la Biblioteca Downtown por dos semanas mientras se realiza la votación. El día 2 de Noviembre a la 1 p.m. se anunciarán ganadores para los grupos de 4-8 años y 9-12 años en la Ceremonia de Premiación. Habrá premios para el Favorito del Público, ¡así que asegúrate de decirle a todos que vengan a ver tu obra de arte!

The Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library Fall Book Sale will take place in the lower level of the DOWNTOWN LIBRARY. Over 10,000 books, DVDs, and CDs for all ages. Hardback books are $2, and Paperback books, DVDs, and CDs are $1. Puzzles are $4. Cash, checks, and credit accepted.
SALE HOURS:

October 17 - 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Friends Members Only Preview Sale.
October 17 - 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.
October 18 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
October 19 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
October 20 - 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. (1/2 Price Day)
October 21 - 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. ($5 Bag and $10 Box Sale)

Play is learning! Join us on Friday mornings for a special playtime just for babies (0-18 months) and their caregivers.* Make connections and share experiences with other caregivers in a laid-back atmosphere, while your babies play.

*Older siblings welcome to attend, but toys and activities will be appropriate for 0-18 months. No additional toys will be available in the space.

Teens! Meet at the library after hours to have a Halloween party. Remember to wear your costumes! 

For ages 12-17, registration required.

If you have not already filled one out, please print the Teen After Hours Permission Form and have it filled out before attending. 

The Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library Fall Book Sale will take place in the lower level of the DOWNTOWN LIBRARY. Over 10,000 books, DVDs, and CDs for all ages. Hardback books are $2, and Paperback books, DVDs, and CDs are $1. Puzzles are $4. Cash, checks, and credit accepted.
SALE HOURS:

October 17 - 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Friends Members Only Preview Sale.
October 17 - 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.
October 18 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
October 19 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
October 20 - 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. (1/2 Price Day)
October 21 - 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. ($5 Bag and $10 Box Sale)

Discover how visual art can inspire creative writing and how writing can offer a powerful way to experience the arts. Join Wendy Jane Bantam, writer, visual artist and founding director of The Outlook Project and Teaching Artist in Residence with the Kennedy Center, for a writing workshop that explores essential elements of writing and styles of close looking, word sketching and imagination.

The session, made possible by the Friends of the Missouri Theater and St. Joseph Public Library, will spotlight visual art in architecture chosen to inspire adult writers of all experience levels to deepen process and practice. 

 Each participant receives a $5 coupon for Toe Beans Coffee, good only Oct 19. Space is limited and registration is required.

Join us for our annual pumpkin crafts. While supplies last.

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For adults that enjoy reading a mix of adult and young adult books. Hosted by Carnegie Librarian Jenny Ellis.

October's book is Book of Magic by Alice Hoffman.

All 4 branches have a print book (please check with your preferred branch for availability).

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/afternoonteabookclub

The Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library Fall Book Sale will take place in the lower level of the DOWNTOWN LIBRARY. Over 10,000 books, DVDs, and CDs for all ages. Hardback books are $2, and Paperback books, DVDs, and CDs are $1. Puzzles are $4. Cash, checks, and credit accepted.
SALE HOURS:

October 17 - 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Friends Members Only Preview Sale.
October 17 - 3 p.m. - 8 p.m.
October 18 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
October 19 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
October 20 - 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. (1/2 Price Day)
October 21 - 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. ($5 Bag and $10 Box Sale)