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!

Join us as we try out our new yard games in the park. Yard games are available for checkout for use on library grounds only.

The games were purchased with funds from the Urban Homestead grant.

***Weather permitting***

Can you stay quiet during this Silent Library competition? Think you can hold in your laughs during a pool noodle fight? Okay, what about during a game of balloon breaker? Beat other teams in these challenges plus more to see who is the best at the "quiet game".

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is House of Wax (1953) 88 Minutes, PG. 

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.

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.

Featuring fun crafts that maybe wacky for the time of year. Available every Wednesday. While supplies last.

Not recommended for children under 3.

Walk, crawl or run for storytime at the Carnegie Library during our fall storytime session. Each session will end with a craft.

Come enjoy Pokémon themed crafts and activities! All supplies are provided. Bring your handheld games, cards, and art to share, battle, and trade with other Pokémon fans! All ages welcome. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult.

This is a Second Series of the very popular Creative Aging Drawing Observationally class. For adults ages 55+, registration required. Please sign up on the first class on October 3rd. 

Learn how to see the world around you through an “artist's eye.” Join Annie Corrington, owner of Art Attack Studio, to learn and improve drawing skills over the course of 8 weeks. Each week we will build upon previously taught skills and explore a variety of media. There will be a final gallery exhibition of the work created. Open to any skill level. Materials and instruction will be provided. This class is intended for adults age 55 and over, registration required.

Advancing Creative Aging Through State Library Leadership Initiative is a joint initiative of Califa Group, Wyoming State Library, Missouri State Library, and Lifetime Arts. It was made possible in part by the Institute of Museum and Library Services Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Grant.

Come to the Downtown Library and for a fun filled session of reading and crafts with Lisa and Robyn! Make new friends and learn some new skills. We can't wait to see you there!

Program is best for children 0-5. 

Fall in love with painting at Washington Park Library. We will be following a beginners tutorial to create our own fall tree painting. This program is intended for adults 18+.  Supplies will be provided. Please register in advance. 

Friends members ONLY Preview Sale.  Memberships can be paid at the door. 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)

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)

Join us for LEGO Club at the East Hills Library! Come meet with fellow LEGO enthusiasts each month for various LEGO challenges. Can you build it?

For grades K and up.

This month is a special trick, I mean treat, as we hear a tale of terror ripped from the annals of St. Joe's own murderous history.

Join us each month to learn about interesting, mysterious and terrible crimes. Descriptions and images used in this series are not suitable for children or the squeamish. 

Join us for the final segment of our dyslexia awareness series where we learn how we can support children with dyslexia presented by Jamie Davis, Certified Academic Language Therapist and National Board Certified Teacher in the area of literacy.

For adults.

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.