All St. Joseph Public Library locations are closed Monday, April 3 and will reopen at 1 pm on Tuesday, April 4.

Seed Library
The Seed Library is open at the Downtown and East Hills libraries! We have a variety of vegetables, herbs and flowers including beans, corn, cucumber, lettuce, melon, peas, pepper, radish, squash and tomato seed. Anyone interested in seeds can select up to 10 seed packets, no more than 2 of any one kind please. The […]

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 […]

Coronavirus Facts
We’ve gathered information from reliable sources about the Coronavirus. Click any of the links below for information. WebMD Mayo Clinic Centers for Disease Control Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services World Health Organization Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center