Who: Everyone of all ages! What: Celebrate the end of the 2021 Summer Reading Program: Tails and Tales! When: Saturday, July 31st, 2021 @ 10AM Where: 701 Felix Street – Coleman Hawkins Park at Felix Street Square SCHEDULE of EVENTS: 10:30 a.m.: Mad Science 11:30 a.m.: Juggling Show with Brian Wendling 12:30 p.m.: Make a […]
2021 Summer Reading Program: Tails & Tales Details
Explore tails and tales with the St. Joseph Public Library this summer! Log the books you read to earn badges and rewards. Register at: sjplibrary.beanstack.org You can track by quantity of books or minutes read! To complete the 2021 Summer Reading Program, read a minimum of four books or 12 hours between June 1st and […]
Missouri Libraries Offering Dial-A-Story Services
Ready to hear a story? Readers of all ages can listen to dozens of new stories each week, thanks to multiple Missouri Public Libraries! Check out this list of Missouri libraries offering FREE Dial-A-Story lines using this link: Missouri Libraries Offering Dial-A-Story
Wacky Wednesday Take and Make
Each week crafts will be available for pickup any time throughout the day. Featuring fun crafts that maybe wacky for the time of year. Call Carnegie (816-238-0526) to schedule a pickup. Supplies are limited. Not recommended for children under 3.
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 […]
SJPL Reads! Pre-Recorded Virtual Storytimes
We sure do miss offering in-person storytimes, but you can STILL join Ms. Misty, Ms. Jess, and other St. Joseph Public Library friends for dozens of children’s books! Check in each week on our YouTube channel and Facebook page for new stories each Tuesday at 10:00 a.m. on the SJPL Reads YouTube Playlist
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 […]
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Virtual Storytime with Ms. Misty and Friends!
Join Ms. Misty and friends for a Live Zoom Storytime every Thursday at 10:30 a.m. Please register to receive Zoom link and get ready to sing, dance, read, and have so much fun! Register in advance through the web calendar.