The SJPL Foundation is selling holiday cards at library branches as a fundraiser. Each pack contains 8 holiday cards featuring St. Joseph’s historic architecture. The card sets also include a sheet with information about each building. The cost is $12 and supports the SJPL Foundation. The cards feature original artwork by Jessica Poet, who designed […]

Educate Station: Free Homeschooling Curriculum
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

Get the Missouri Evergreen App
Download the Missouri Evergreen app to search the shared library catalog for physical items in our collection or for physical items at other member libraries. Find the app at the Apple Store or Google Play Store. See what you have checked out, renew items, place holds, check the library events calendar, find library contact information, […]

SJPL Response to Proposed New State Rule
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 Homework Help & Test […]

Earn a High School Diploma with Excel Adult High School
The St. Joseph Public Library is offering patrons a way to complete their high school credits to obtain their diploma at no cost through Excel Adult High School offered by Gale and the Missouri State Library. Transfer over eligible high school, GED, and HiSET credits, then take online courses, along with assignments and tests in […]

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.

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 […]

Book Match!
In a reading rut? Don’t know what to pick up next? Curious about what the librarians would suggest? Use our Book Match service to get personalized recommendations just for you. Simply fill out the form linked here or find it under the Library Services tab. We’ll get back to you as soon as we can with […]