The Seed Library is open for the season! We have a variety of vegetables, herbs and flowers to choose from. Anyone interested in seeds can select up to 10 seed packets (no more than 2 of one kind) at the Downtown or East Hills Library. We also welcome seeds from gardeners who would like to […]
Noticias de la Biblioteca
Edición actual de Noticias de la Biblioteca Aquí encontrarás los programas, noticias, materiales, y recursos que la biblioteca tendrá para ti en los próximos meses. Si quieres recibir la versión digital, haz click aquí e introduce tu nombre y dirección de correo electrónico, y te haremos llegar la información completamente gratis. […]
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.
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 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 […]
Friends Online Bookstore
The Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library have an online option for book and DVD buyers. The Friends Online Bookstore offers books and movies for children, teens and adults. Gently used items are separated into easy to browse categories. Simply add items to your shopping cart and pay online with a debit or credit […]
Fold3 Library Edition
Fold3 provides convenient access to U.S. military records, including the stories, photos, and personal documents of the men and women who served. Original records at Fold3 help you discover and share stories about these everyday heroes, forgotten soldiers, and the families that supported them. To access outside of the library Click or Tap here and […]
Grab Bag Book Sale
Friends of the Library Grab Bag Book Sale East Hills Library Patio Saturday, November 7 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Stock up on your winter reading and support the Friends of the Library. Purchase bags of books for $5 each. No peeking! Each bag is stapled shut and labeled with a genre. Children’s books will also […]
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. […]
VIRTUAL Minecraft Meet-Ups
We have bi-weekly 1.5 hour Minecraft playing sessions using the Bedrock edition (this is the version that Windows 10, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Android and iOS all use). We also connect via Zoom to make communication during the game easier! Fill out the registration form through the SJPL Web Calendar to save your spot and receive […]