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!

October's craft will be painting a haunted house.

While supplies last.

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.

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. 

 Please join us for fall Storytime! We will read exciting stories and finish our session with a themed craft. 

Voting for the first time can be intimidating. Where do I go? What should I do? What am I even voting on? In this program we will take you through a simulation of the voting process and inform you on what to expect so that you can do your civic duty with confidence. Voting is your right!