This program is perfect for your young learners who love dinosaurs, rocks, archaeology, or just playing in the dirt! Attendees will learn about Missouri’s Dinosaur, the Hypsibema, and play dinosaur games. They will also learn the difference between geology, archeology, and paleontology. As part of this program, children get to touch geological and archaeological specimens. Presented by Dr. Zieger and Ms. Wilson of the St. Joseph Museums. 

For all ages, no registration required.

This week we will be watching a movie and enjoying popcorn! The movie will be The Good Dinosaur and has a runtime of 100 minutes and a rating of PG. 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 July we will be reading the second part of The Two Towers, also known as book four of the trilogy.

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is Ocean's Eleven (2001) 1 hour 56 minutes, PG-13. 

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.

This program is perfect for your young learners who love dinosaurs, rocks, archaeology, or just playing in the dirt! Attendees will learn about Missouri’s Dinosaur, the Hypsibema, and play dinosaur games. They will also learn the difference between geology, archeology, and paleontology. As part of this program, children get to touch geological and archaeological specimens. Presented by Dr. Zieger and Ms. Wilson of the St. Joseph Museums. 

For all ages, no registration required.

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

This program is perfect for your young learners who love dinosaurs, rocks, archaeology, or just playing in the dirt! Attendees will learn about Missouri’s Dinosaur, the Hypsibema, and play dinosaur games. They will also learn the difference between geology, archeology, and paleontology. As part of this program, children get to touch geological and archaeological specimens. Presented by Dr. Zieger and Ms. Wilson of the St. Joseph Museums. 

For all ages, no registration required.

Picture it...National Cheesecake Day 2026 at the Downtown Library...Nick shares his favorite episodes of the Golden Girls... Get your palazzo pants and kaftans on for the party! In case you're wondering, there will be cheesecake and a photo op with the stars too!

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.