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Date: Monday, September 15
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

Join us for Storytime, where little listeners will cuddle up for a fun-filled story and then bring the tale to life with a hands-on craft adventure! Perfect for tiny hands and big imaginations. Ages 0-6.

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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: Monday, September 15
Time: 5:00pm - 5:30pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Board Room
Program Type: Diversity, Miscellaneous
Ages: Adults

Description:

Do you want to be able to practice Spanish in a judgment-free setting? This will be an immersive language club for adults, perfect for people who know some Spanish, but are afraid that the old adage of "If you don't use it, you lose it" will come true. ¡Esperamos que puedas acompañarnos!

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Date: Monday, September 15
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Ages: Adults

Description:

Join the East Hills branch for a fun-filled night of BINGO! 

Prizes will be provided by the library. 

Intended for adults, ages 18+

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Date: Tuesday, September 16
Time: 10:00am - 10:45am
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Program Type: Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

Get ready to sing, dance, read, and have so much fun with Ms. Misty for preschool Storytime at the East Hills Library!

Activities will be geared toward ages 3-6.

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Date: Tuesday, September 16
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Ages: Adults

Description:

Embrace new adventures through reading and discussion at the East Hills Library Book Club. We meet on the third Tuesday of every month at 10:00 a.m. This month's selection is The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young. 

This book club is sponsored by the Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library.

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Date: Tuesday, September 16
Time: 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Program Type: Diversity, Early Literacy, Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

¡Ven a disfrutar de cuentos, canciones, rimas y DIVERSIÓN con Erika en nuestra primera serie de Storytime en español!

Join Erika for stories, songs, rhymes and FUN in our first Spanish storytime series!

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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: Tuesday, September 16
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming, Movies
Ages: Children

Description:

This week we will be reading stories featuring all kinds of birds and then making a fun bird 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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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.

This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.

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


Date: Tuesday, September 16
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, September 16
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: Carnegie Library
Room:
Program Type: Health & Wellness
Ages: Adults

Description:

Rejuvenate your mind and body. All shapes, sizes and abilities are welcome. Please bring your own yoga mat. Intended for ages 18+. Registration is required. Class size is limited. 

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Date: Tuesday, September 16
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 Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) 1 hour 58 minutes, G. 

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, September 17
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, September 17
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: Carnegie Library
Room:
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K, Children

Description:

Join Ms. Amanda every Wednesday at 10:30 for stories and crafts.

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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 involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.


Date: Wednesday, September 17
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Program Type: Lectures/Speakers
Ages: Adults

Description:

William Lunsford, renowned bigfoot researcher and author, has encountered the Boggy Creek Bigfoot of Fouke, Arkansas, otherwise known as the Fouke Monster. He boasts a considerable collection of evidence ranging from photographs to casts of tracks that he will share with us. Come hear the stories of his sightings and all about the Fouke Monster. 

This program kicks off Haunted St. Joe Mo Cryptid Camp events, so be sure to check out the other events on their facebook page! 

For adults, registration required.

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