Explore an Ocean of Possibilities 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! Just ask for a paper reading log if you prefer to track your reading on paper. To complete the […]

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, […]

Sign up for the Library Newsletter
Sign up for the library’s newsletter, ShelfLife, to be the first to learn about exciting programs, news and updates– delivered to your inbox or home free of charge. Each newsletter contains information about upcoming programs, as well as library services, eContent, current library hours, and more. Email mrevels@sjpl.lib.mo.us or call 816-232-4038 to sign up today. […]

Teen Book Drop
Teen Book Drop is a subscription service 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 first 24 people to […]

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. […]