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Date: Monday, March 23
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: 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, March 23
Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Ages: Adults

Description:

Do you love reading?  Do you enjoy talking about what you're reading?  You should join us for our Friends Book Club Downtown.  The fourth Monday of every month will discuss a different title.  Call Erika for more information at 816-232-7729.

This month's title is Everything Is Tuberculosis by John Green.

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Date: Monday, March 23
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Program Type: En Español, Miscellaneous
Ages: Adults

Description:

You are invited to work on your Spanish or English language skills at this Conversation Club. Participants will work in matched pairs to help each other improve their spoken language skills in both languages. If you are learning either Spanish or English this is a great place to practice in a judgement free zone. 

For adults, no registration required.

Te invitamos a practicar tus habilidades de español o inglés en este Club de Conversación. Los participantes trabajarán en parejas para ayudarse mutuamente a mejorar sus habilidades de habla en ambos idiomas. Si estás aprendiendo español o inglés, este es un excelente lugar para practicar sin prejuicios.

Para adultos, no es necesario registrarse.

 

 

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Date: Tuesday, March 24
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, March 24
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 felines and then making a fun kitty cat 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, March 24
Time: 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Ages: Adults

Description:

Are you ready for an adventure? Join Dr. Paula Hayward this year as we take a literary journey through Middle Earth reading The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. Discussion questions and further readings will be available.

For March, we will be discussing J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit. 

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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: Tuesday, March 24
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 Wicked: For Good (2025) 2 Hours 17 Minutes, PG. 

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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