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 […]
HelpNow Homework Help and Tutoring Service
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 Education to find access […]
Library eCard Application
Need a library card? Simply visit any one of our branches to get one. (Adults should bring a picture ID with them.) If you live in St. Joseph, MO and want to simply check out our streaming or eContent then an eCard may be just what you need: click here or select the Library Services […]
Your Connection to Local Early Childhood Resources & Services
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.
Themed Storytime Kits to Check Out
Storytime to Go! Early Literacy Kits contain 3 picture books, 2 board books and 1 DVD that are all based on a main theme. Checkouts are limited to 1 per household at a time and need to be checked out on an adult user’s library card. These kits are housed at the Washington Park Library, but […]
Checkers Library TV Reading Road Trip: Full STEAM Ahead! (Fall 2021)
Checkers TV is a weekly educational entertainment program featuring Checkers the Inventor, his robot sidekick, Snoozer, and a variety of special visitors! Each weekly episode also includes segments featuring storytelling, author interviews, art projects, science experiments, interactive games, contests, comedy, magic, and exciting short films that will have children on the edge of their seats. […]
Fairy Tale Friday Scavenger Hunts
Join us for a weekly fairy tale themed scavenger hunt this summer! Each week for the nine weeks of the summer reading program we will introduce a new fairy tale, folktale, or fable and provide four cards for you to collect to retell the story. Collect all the cards, then use the images printed on […]
Mindfulness Tips & Practice for Children, Students, and Caregivers
Free Access to Headspace for SJSD Students & Educators St. Joseph Public School District students and educators with access to their @sjsd.k12.mo.us email inbox can access Headspace mindfulness and meditation content for FREE! To register using your @sjsd.k12.mo.us email address, please follow the instructions below: Visit this website: https://work.headspace.com/educators-mo-m-z/member-enroll/login If you are new to Headspace, […]
Mark’s Movie Madness
Mark’s Movie Madness is a video series created by Mark Zvolanek, East Hills Library staff member. With a bit of help from his coworkers with filming and costumes, Mark creates the music, script and editing for an entertaining look at some of his favorite movies. Mark loved making popcorn for the Friends Tuesday Night Film […]
SJPL Sprouts: Grow Lifelong Readers
Grow lifelong readers with SJPL Sprouts! Mr. Will Stuck, Edu-tainer and Storyteller, introduces pre-reading skills, activities, and fun books for children and caregivers throughout fifteen engaging episodes. Enjoy the episodes below or visit the YouTube playlist directly using this link: SJPL Sprouts YouTube playlist SJPL Sprouts is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library […]