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Date: Wednesday, October 15
Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Ages: Children
Description:
He's alive come create your Frankenstein monster out of Perler beads and see him come to life!
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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, October 16
Time: 10:00am - 11:30am
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Ages: Adults
Description:
Join Annie Corrington, owner of Art Attack Studio, for a Creative Aging Art Club each Thursday at 10 a.m. Drop in to socialize and work on whatever your current project is! Annie will offer her expertise for any questions or issues you have in regards to your artwork. Basic art supplies will be available for use. Cost is $5 each*, cash preferred.
On the third Thursday of each month, Ms. Annie will teach a class on an artistic skill. On September 18, she will teach 'reflections.' On October 16th she will teach 'faces.' These classes will be $10 each*, cash preferred.
Geared towards the senior community (ages 55+), but all adults are welcome.
*There are 2 financial waivers available per session. Please email or call Elizabeth to inquire about them. 816-236-2136, emurray@sjpl.lib.mo.us
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Date: Thursday, October 16
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K
Description:
Join Miss Lisa and Miss Robyn for a fun filled storytime followed by a craft and open play time!
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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, October 16
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Washington Park Library
Room:
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Miscellaneous
Ages: Adults
Description:
Come hang out at Washington Park Library for Snacks & Stacks—enjoy free snacks, share about your favorite reads, and dive into puzzles, card games, and adult coloring in a relaxed, cozy setting.
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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, October 16
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, October 16
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Program Type: Community Events, Lectures/Speakers
Ages: All Ages
Description:
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, no registration requried.
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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, October 17
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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Date: Friday, October 17
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room:
Program Type: Miscellaneous
Ages: Teens
Description:
You're invited to a spooktacular Halloween bash at a real haunted library. We'll have snacks, drinks, tricks, and treats. Costumes are not required, but definitely encouraged!
If you have not already, fill out the permission slip here, or bring a guardian to fill out the form in person.
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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.
This program requires a parent or legal guardian to sign a permission form before underage attendee can participate.
Date: Friday, October 17
Time: 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Off Site
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Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors, Games/Gaming
Ages: Adults
Description:
Think you know your slashers from your scream queens? Join the Final Girl Book Club for a chilling evening of horror movie trivia! From cult classics to modern nightmares, test your knowledge of the genre that keeps us up at night. Costumes encouraged, screams guaranteed, and prizes await the last trivia survivor. Will you make it to the final round... or become horror history?
Tables are $90 with a maximum of 6 players.
Outside snacks and (non-alcoholic) drinks are welcome.
Costumes are encouraged!
Registration is required. You may register online, or call Jenna or Marina at 816.232.8151.
You may pay via Paypal, check, or cash at the door.
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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: Saturday, October 18
Time: 9:00am - 10:00am
Location: Downtown Library
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Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors, Community Events, Miscellaneous
Ages: All Ages
Description:
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 18 - 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Friends Members Only Preview Sale.
October 18 - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
October 19 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
October 20 - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
October 21 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (1/2 Price Day)
October 22 - 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. ($5 Bag and $10 Box Sale)
Disclaimer(s):
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: Saturday, October 18
Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room:
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors, Community Events, Miscellaneous
Ages: All Ages
Description:
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:
Saturday, October 18 - 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Friends Preview Sale
Saturday, October 18 - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, October 19 - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Monday, October 20 - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday, October 21 - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (1/2 Price Day)
Wednesday, October 22 - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. ($5 Bag and $10 Box Sale)
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