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A+ Readers
Are you a high schooler in need of tutoring/mentoring hours for scholarships? Apply for the A+ Readers program where we match teen volunteers with young students who need reading practice. All applicants must be entering grades 9 – 12 in the upcoming school year AND be participating in the A+ scholarship program. Opportunities to earn […]
Lerner Maker Lab
Lerner Maker Lab is a database for hands-on fun, like a digital makerspace. From cooking to crafting to chemistry projects, Lerner Maker Lab offers a variety of active nonfiction projects while also supporting digital literacy and research skills. Clear step-by-step instructions along with photos and illustrations invite readers to craft, experiment, cook, build, and celebrate […]
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 […]
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, […]
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Teen Book Drop
Teen Book Drop is a subscription service at the Downtown Branch that offers teens ages 12-18 some bookish goodies (that you get to keep) and a book chosen to meet your specifications (that you’ll have to return to the library…sorry!). At this time, the service is limited to 24 patrons while we get started. The […]
Virtual Teen Book Club
The Virtual Teen Book Club will meet the second and fourth Thursdays of the month at 4 p.m. to discuss books. In April we will read If I Ever Get Out of Here by Eric Gansworth. This book tells the story of Lewis “Shoe” Blake as he grows up on a reservation in 1975. It explores topics […]
Truman/ Gateway Club
Here’s how to become a member: Read a Truman or Gateway nominee from any of the SJPL branches Fill out this form with your information and select the book(s) you’ve finished. Each time you’ve read a new Truman or Gateway title, fill out the form again. We’ll keep track and contact you when you’ve earned a prize. […]