Pre-Registration now open. Read every day! Win prizes! June 1 – July 31 Track the number of days you read. Read a minimum of 28 days to complete the challenge. How much should you read each day? That’s up to you! We recommend 20 minutes of reading or at least 1 picture book. Register and […]
Spring Storytimes
Storytimes begin in February at all locations of the St. Joseph Public Library! Join us as we explore early literacy skills, make new friends, and have lots of fun! Storytimes and early learning programs are offered Monday-Friday. See below to find sessions that work with your schedule! Mondays at 10 a.m. Washington Park Library […]
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
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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