Do you find yourself spending too much time online, but can't seem to stop scrolling? You need an analog bag! An analog bag is a handy tote that you fill with books, puzzles, journals, crafts, etc. to help keep your doom scrolling in check. 

Decorate your own analog bag at the East Hills Library and we'll provide some goodies to get you started. 

Wednesday, April 15th at 6 p.m. All supplies provided. Registration required.

Join the Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library at the Joyce Raye Patterson Center on April 16 and 17 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. for our Large Print and Audiobook Sale! Browse a wide selection of mystery, romance, western, historical fiction, thriller, inspirational romance and more in both large print and audiobook formats and the best part? Every book is a $1! Accepts cash, check, or credit card. Parking available. 

Sale hours:

Thursday, April 16 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

and

Friday, April 17 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

Joyce Raye Patterson Center

100 S. 10th Street 

(across from the Downtown Library)

For questions, contact the St. Joseph Public Library Outreach Department at 816-236-2107 or jpoet@sjpl.lib.mo.us. 

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

The art of handwriting is making a resurgence! Would you like to build your penmanship or cursive skills? Join Dr. Paula Hayward and Janie Obermier for this five-week course that will give you foundational tools or build upon your already existing skills to communicate in cursive. Each week, we will practice new forms in lettering and discuss the historical art of penmanship. All materials will be provided. 

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.

Teens and adults of all skill levels are invited to the East Hills Library to meet with others who share a passion for the game of Chess. Let's learn and play together!

For Teens and Adults, no registration required.

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.

Join the Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library at the Joyce Raye Patterson Center on April 16 and 17 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. for our Large Print and Audiobook Sale! Browse a wide selection of mystery, romance, western, historical fiction, thriller, inspirational romance and more in both large print and audiobook formats and the best part? Every book is a $1! Accepts cash, check, or credit card. Parking available. 

Sale hours:

Thursday, April 16 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

and

Friday, April 17 from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. 

Joyce Raye Patterson Center

100 S. 10th Street 

(across from the Downtown Library)

For questions, contact the St. Joseph Public Library Outreach Department at 816-236-2107 or jpoet@sjpl.lib.mo.us. 

Throwback to the old days of recess and gym. Hide N' Seek, parachutes, and more!

For ages 12-17, registration required.

If you have not already filled one out, please print the Teen After Hours Permission form (link below map/address) and have it filled out before attending. Parent and teen signature is required. 

The Classically Speaking series is a monthly program designed to share stories from the various educational fields known as the liberales artes. Join us as Dr. Kim Schutte looks at the marriages of British aristocratic women and how those marriage reflect changing concepts of social rank. Designed for adults, bring your curiosity as we cultivate knowledge outside the classroom in an accessible and exam-free space. 

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For adults that enjoy reading and drinking tea. Hosted by Carnegie Librarian Jenny Ellis.

April's selection is Alchemy of Secrets by Stephanie Garber. 

All 4 branches have a print book (please check with your preferred branch for availability).