Kids can embrace their inner paleontologists by digging up these "ancient bones". We'll give them the tools to dig through sand, soil, and tar. Who knows what kind of history they will unearth?

This week we will be reading stories and then making a fun 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.

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 June we will be reading the first part of The Two Towers, also known as book three of the trilogy.

Taller para padres y cuidadores latinos: Fortaleciendo familias

Miriam Galán, fundadora de Azul Esperanza, dirigirá este taller para familias latinas. Crearemos un espacio para reflexionar sobre la crianza tradicional y aprender herramientas respetuosas y prácticas que promuevan el bienestar y desarrollo de todos los niños, incluidas las familias con niños neurodivergentes. El taller consta de tres sesiones. Patrocinado por Latinos Connect. Los niños son bienvenidos a asistir con sus padres.

Workshop for Latino parents and caregivers: Strengthening Families

Miriam Galán, founder of Azul Esperanza, will lead this workshop for Latino families. We will create a space to reflect on traditional parenting and learn respectful, practical tools that promote the well-being and development of all children, including families with neurodivergent children. The workshop consists of three sessions. Sponsored by Latinos Connect. Children are welcome to attend with their parents.

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is Rocky (1976) 1 hour 59 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.

Kids can embrace their inner paleontologists by digging up these "ancient bones". We'll give them the tools to dig through sand, soil, and tar. Who knows what kind of history they will unearth?

Unearth a story while we read some fun stories and make a craft

Kids can embrace their inner paleontologists as they excavate their very own dinosaur fossil egg! Each child will use tools and brushes to uncover a little piece of prehistoric fun.

Book Club sponsored by the Friends of the Library. Carnegie librarian Jenny Ellis will host the virtual cozy mystery book club Murder, She Read.

June's book will be Booking for Trouble by Jenn McKinlay. The author will be appearing. 

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

Want to create a beautiful painting using watercolors but don't feel confident enough to jump in without guidance? This session is perfect for you! This will be a gentle introduction to basic techniques with beautiful results. All supplies provided.

This is a club for all those who love Magic the Gathering! Bring your own Magic the Gathering commander format* deck to battle and destroy your friends and strangers! The Commander format is all about picking your hero and building a deck around them. In this casual, multiplayer format, you choose a legendary creature to serve as your commander and build the rest of your deck around their color identity and unique abilities. The deck must have 100 cards, including your commander and power level 8 and under decks recommended. Time to devour your enemies! 

This wildlife education program includes a mixture of hawks, falcons, and owls for a total of five or six raptors. The audience members will learn about the hunting habits, adaptive characteristics, and habitat needs of the birds presented.

Presented by Operation Wildlife, in partnership with Midland Empire Audubon Society.

For all ages, 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.