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 Noticias de la Biblioteca e introduce tu nombre y dirección de correo electrónico, y te haremos llegar la información completamente […]
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.
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. […]
Use the Library from Home!
Audiobooks, ebooks, magazines and more! Check out our selection of online materials from Axis 360 and Missouri Libraries to Go And don’t forget to check out our Reference Page for digital access to more of our resources!
Niche Academy
Niche Academy provides quick and easy tutorials for the electronic resources available on the library website. As these resources update, Niche Academy updates the tutorials too. Want to become more confident with Ancestry.com or checking out e-books? Try Niche Academy first!