Blast into the library as we celebrate National Space Exploration Day, which commemorates man’s first landing on the moon 50 years ago! We’ll visit different ‘space’ stations including an astronaut training obstacle course, crafts, games, and snacks. Approximate running time is 2 hours. Saturday, July 20 at 2 pm. Intended for children ages 3-8, but […]
Celebrating All of Us at the Downtown Library
Join us at the Downtown Library as we start our exciting new series, Celebrating All of Us. This series will be a celebration of all the uniquely wonderful aspects of our community. Each month we will focus on a different group and delve into the ways that we are the same while embracing the ways […]
This Summer at Washington Park
Houston, We Have a Problem: Scavenger Hunt — 3…2…1…Lift-off! Launch the Summer Reading Program with a library scavenger hunt. Explore the children’s section for all the missing space station items. Locate them all to win a prize. K-6th graders. Saturday, June 1 @ All Day May the Force Be With You: Balloon Rocket Races — […]
First Friday Fun
Come to East Hills Library the first Friday of every month for fun activities. Approximate running time is 60 minutes. K-8th graders. Sign up is required. Galaxy Doughnuts: Celebrate National Doughnut Day and Summer REading by decorating doughnuts like a galaxy. Friday, June 7 @ 2 p.m. Nebula in a Bottle: A snow globe meets the […]
@ Carnegie Library
EVENT DETAILS WHO: This event is open to children entering Kindergarten through 6th Grade. All ages are invited to watch the fun! WHAT: Hypothesize outcomes, adjust designs, and see how high your rocket can go! We will explore the science behind water bottle rockets and celebrate the start of the St. Joseph Public Library Summer […]
Book Buddies
Washington Park Library is pleased to host reading time with the Book Buddies Pony Express Therapy Dogs. This offers children a way to improve their reading skills in a unique and fun environment. This program utilizes therapy dogs as the listeners for children of all ages and reading levels. Drop in anytime during the 90 […]
Pre-K Play
Children aged 3 -6 and their caregivers are invited to learn and play together with the early literacy toy collection. In addition, we will sing songs and fingerplays featuring rhythm instruments, ribbon wands, scarves and shakers. Each family in attendance receives a free book to add to their home library. this program is supported by […]
Wacky Wednesdays
Create wacky craft projects. Fun for all ages and supplies provided. Wednesdays @ 4 p.m. – June 5, 12, 19 & 26. July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31.
Steam Society @ East Hills Library
STEAM Society – Come explore our Makerspace activities. We will delve into our different Maker Kits or be artsy. Approximate running time is 60 minutes. Galaxy Suncatchers: Use stained glass paints and a marbling technique to create a Galaxy Suncatcher Sign-up required! K through 6th grade. Thursday, June 13 @ 4:30 p.m. Glow-in-the-Dark Slime: Calling all […]
Summer Reading Program 2019
The St. Joseph Summer Reading Program begins June 1st! We have programs for all ages that last until August 1st. Do you love reading? Do you love prizes? Do you love your libraries? Join us for a summer of fun! Click on the buttons below to learn about each age group’s program and to see […]