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.

Honor Native American Heritage Month with by making a crafty and fun spin drum!

Gather your family and dress up in your holiday best for a free family photo at the library! We are hosting local photographers to snap a quick family photo for free. Afterwards, you will receive an email with a digital copy of the picture for your personal use. First come, first serve, no reservations needed, we will go in order of the line. Available at all four locations on the following dates and times: 

East Hills Library with photographer Tara of Tara Duckworth Photography on Saturday, November 8, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Washington Park Library with photographer Jensen of Lens & Light Photography on Saturday, November 8, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Downtown Library with photographer Derika of DerikaS Photography on Saturday, November 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Carnegie Library with photographer Lanna of Lanna Rae Photography on Saturday, November 15 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

These photographers are generously donating their time and talent to bring this program to SJPL, we appreciate the support of our community!
 

If you've ever shopped at Sears, or fondly remember having both Sears and Wards at the mall, this lecture is for you. Join Dr. Paula Hayward as she explores the role of mail order services at the turn of the twentieth century. Discover how Wards and Sears, among many others, crafted their marketing to rural consumers. 

The Classically Speaking series is a monthly program designed to share stories from the various educational fields known as the liberales artes. Designed for adults, bring your curiosity as we cultivate knowledge outside the classroom in an accessible and exam-free space. 

Gather your family and dress up in your holiday best for a free family photo at the library! We are hosting local photographers to snap a quick family photo for free. Afterwards, you will receive an email with a digital copy of the picture for your personal use. First come, first serve, no reservations needed, we will go in order of the line. Available at all four locations on the following dates and times: 

East Hills Library with photographer Tara of Tara Duckworth Photography on Saturday, November 8, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Washington Park Library with photographer Jensen of Lens & Light Photography on Saturday, November 8, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Downtown Library with photographer Derika of DerikaS Photography on Saturday, November 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Carnegie Library with photographer Lanna of Lanna Rae Photography on Saturday, November 15 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

These photographers are generously donating their time and talent to bring this program to SJPL, we appreciate the support of our community!
 

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. For adults that enjoy reading a mix of adult and young adult books. Hosted by Carnegie Librarian Jenny Ellis.

November's book is The Amalfi Curse by Sarah Penner.

All 4 branches have a print book (please check with your preferred branch for availability) and the audio and ebook are available through Hoopla. 

Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/afternoonteabookclub