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Author: Mary Beth Revels

Library Closing for Thanksgiving

November 24, 2025 Mary Beth Revels

All SJPL locations are closing by 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 26 and will be closed Thursday, November 27 and Friday, November 28 for the Thanksgiving holiday. Visit our Database and eMedia page for streaming and eContent you can enjoy from home!

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eContent Changes

November 20, 2025November 20, 2025 Mary Beth Revels

SJPL is adding access to CloudLibrary in January 2026. We are losing access to Boundless on December 15 because the company that owns it, Baker & Taylor has gone out of business. We did not renew Blackstone Unlimited because of low usage. CloudLibrary is similar to Libby and will offer both ebooks and streaming audiobooks. […]

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Noticias de la Biblioteca

November 6, 2025November 6, 2025 Mary Beth Revels

Lee la edición actual de Noticias de la Biblioteca para conocer los programas, noticias, materiales, y recursos que la biblioteca tendrá para ti en los próximos meses. Si quieres recibir la versión digital, haz click aquí e introduce tu nombre y dirección de correo electrónico, y te haremos llegar la información completamente gratis. Read the […]

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SJPL Foundation 2026 Calendar Fundraiser

October 16, 2025 Mary Beth Revels

The SJPL Foundation is selling 2026 Calendars for $15. Each month features a historic St. Joseph building. Contact Mary Beth Revels 816-232-4038 or mrevels@sjpl.lib.mo.us if you are interested in purchasing one.

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Blackstone Unlimited Audiobooks

April 17, 2024September 3, 2024 Mary Beth Revels

If you are a fan of audiobooks, try our newest app from Blackstone Unlimited. You’ll find audiobooks here with no waiting. Download the app from the App Store or Google Play. You can also sign in and listen from your computer. For questions on getting started email mrevels@sjpl.lib.mo.us.

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Take a Virtual Tour of SJPL

February 1, 2024April 1, 2024 Mary Beth Revels

Take a tour of the library without leaving the comfort of home! Visit one or all of the St. Joseph Public libraries by clicking the links below. Carnegie Downtown East Hills Washington Park

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Educate Station: Free Homeschooling Curriculum

October 31, 2023November 24, 2025 Mary Beth Revels

FULL CURRICULUM Weekly / Monthly Learning Plans & Worksheets For Pre-k-5th Grade Free access to all St. Joseph Public Library cardholders • ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS • MATH • SCIENCE • SOCIAL STUDIES • SOCIAL & EMOTIONAL LEARNING (SEL) http://educatestation.com/access/st-joseph-public-library-mo    

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SJPL Response to Proposed New State Rule

December 6, 2022January 10, 2023 Mary Beth Revels

The office of Missouri’s secretary of state wants public libraries to act in the best interest of children.  We have long done that at the St. Joseph Public Library and know that it is a priority and practice of public libraries throughout the state.  The secretary of state’s office wants parental oversight.  So does the […]

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HelpNow Homework Help and Tutoring Service

August 25, 2022May 23, 2024 Mary Beth Revels

HelpNow is an online tutoring and homework help service designed for a wide range of academic needs – whether it’s tackling a tough homework problem, mastering a particular topic, or writing a paper. From elementary school to adult learners, HelpNow can help! Visit our Databases and eMedia page and look under Homework Help & Test […]

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Your Connection to Local Early Childhood Resources & Services

August 21, 2021May 17, 2022 Mary Beth Revels

Literacy, health, and social-emotional development build on and reinforce each other. The St. Joseph Public Library is your one-stop-shop for early literacy resources but we can also help connect you to valuable early childhood programs, services, and resources within our community.

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Downtown Library
927 Felix Street
St. Joseph, MO 64501
Circulation: (816) 232-7729
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Text: (816) 249-1377 english/español
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Sunday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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502 N. Woodbine Road
St. Joseph, MO 64506
Circulation: (816) 236-2136
Children's: (816) 236-1424

Open Today: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Carnegie Library
316 Massachusetts Street
St. Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 238-0526
Open Today: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tomorrow: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Monday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday: Closed - Closed
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Washington Park Library
1821 N. Third Street
St. Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 232-2052
Open Today: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tomorrow: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed - Closed
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