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Date: Tuesday, February 17
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
Ages: Children

Description:

This week we will be reading stories featuring winter animals and then making a fun winter critter craft! 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, February 17
Time: 4:45pm - 5:45pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Volunteer Opportunity
Ages: Teens

Description:

Only for members of the St. Joseph Public Library Teen Advisory Board

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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.

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


Date: Tuesday, February 17
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 The Naked Gun (1988) 1 Hour 25 Minutes, PG-13. 

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, February 18
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, February 18
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: Carnegie Library
Room:
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, February 18
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Program Type: Lectures/Speakers
Ages: Adults

Description:

Are you tired of paying top dollar for your flower and vegetable plants for your home garden? Come learn how to start your own seeds from Master Gardener, Todd Higgins, Field Specialist in Horticulture for MU Extension. 

In this one hour workshop, he will cover the basics of seed starting and you will get some hands on experience.

Intended for adults, registration required. 

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Date: Thursday, February 19
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, February 19
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Washington Park Library
Room:
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Miscellaneous
Ages: Adults

Description:

Join us at Washington Park Library for a cozy hangout - puzzles, hot drinks, and cookies included!

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


Date: Thursday, February 19
Time: 3:15pm - 4:15pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Program Type: Hobbies, Teen Advisory Board (TAB)
Ages: Teens

Description:

Do you love to write and want to foster that love with others who love the same? Join us for Fiction Addiction writing club.

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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, February 19
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Ages: Children

Description:

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.

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Date: Thursday, February 19
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Program Type: Lectures/Speakers
Ages: Adults

Description:

Your resident Spooky Girls, Jenna and Marina, are back with harrowing tales of tumultuous love turned deadly for this bloody Valentine's season. Get ready to dive into a world where love knows no bounds and often crosses the line into the bizarre and dangerous. They will share with you tales of crimes of passion, scandalous love affairs, and deadly romances that end in tragedy. These stories feature personalities that range from the strange to the unhinged, showcasing love taken to the grave in the most dramatic and unsettling ways. 

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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: Friday, February 20
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

Children aged 0-6 and their caregivers are invited to learn and play together in the East Hills Storytime Room with the early literacy toy collection. In addition, we will sing songs and fingerplays featuring rhythm instruments, ribbon wands, scarves and/or shakers.

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