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Date: Thursday, May 29
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Ages: Adults
Description:
Join us for a Lifetime Arts Creative Aging Watercolor Painting Class, designed for ages 55 and up. Professional teaching artist, Annie Corrington, will lead us through the basics of painting with watercolors, working up to a final display piece. We will have a lovely art show at the conclusion of the classes. This is an 8-week sequential skill building class, attendance at the majority of classes is requested.
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.
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Date: Thursday, May 29
Time: 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Club Room
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Ages: Adults
Description:
Sparkle & Sip: Diamond Painting for Adults
Relax, create, and let your creativity shine at Sparkle & Sip! Enjoy a laid-back crafting session while working on dazzling diamond paintings, all with a warm cup of coffee or tea in hand.
- No experience needed
- All materials provided
- Light refreshments served
Space is limited - reserve your spot below!
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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, May 29
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Ages: Adults
Description:
This is a club for all those who love Magic the Gathering! Bring your own Magic the Gathering commander format* deck to battle and destroy your friends and strangers! The Commander format is all about picking your hero and building a deck around them. In this casual, multiplayer format, you choose a legendary creature to serve as your commander and build the rest of your deck around their color identity and unique abilities. The deck must have 100 cards, including your commander and power level 8 and under decks recommended. Time to devour your enemies!
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Date: Friday, May 30
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Ages: Children
Description:
Join us in creating cd wind spinners for beautiful outdoor decorations.
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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: Saturday, May 31
Time: 12:00am - 4:30pm
Location: Washington Park Library
Room:
Program Type: Miscellaneous
Ages: All Ages
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Date: Saturday, May 31
Time: 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Washington Park Library
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Program Type: Community Events, Early Literacy
Ages: Children, All Ages
Description:
Come have FREE fun for the whole family at the Washington Park Library for our Summer Reading Kickoff Party! There will be carnival games, a petting zoo and free snow cones*.
New this year: an exclusive VIP area for Teens managed by your Teen Advisory Board.
Pre-registration for the summer reading program begins May 15th. To pre-register go to: sjplibrary.beanstack.org.
*Snow Cones are limited, while supplies last
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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.