Join Detective Pearl and Detective Schweder from the St. Joseph Police Department as they walk us through their methodology for solving a local crime. You’ll hear all the details…the evidence, the equipment used to crack the case, the detective skills needed. We’re going to blow this thing wide open and the bad guys won’t know […]
1,2,3, Play with Me! at the Downtown Library
Parents of 1 – 4 year-olds are invited to join us at the Downtown Children’s Library for five fun and educational sessions on Tuesday evenings in September and October presented by CAP Head Start in conjunction with the Family Place Libraries. Each session lasts about an hour. Children will be able to play with educational […]
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. […]
Talk Like a Pirate Day
Celebrate “Talk Like a Pirate Day” by joining us on a literary adventure! How does Pirate Jack prepare for a day on the high seas? By dressing “with every color, right on cue…t’ join me motley crew.” Join us as we read Pirate Jack Gets Dressed by Nancy Raines Day and illustrated by Allison Black […]
Rare and Unusual Postcards with Cole Woodbury
Join us at the Downtown Library for a presentation by Cole Woodbury featuring some of his postcards! Saturday, September 28 at 2 PM. Light refreshments will be provided.
National Comic Book Day: Be Your Own Superhero!
September 25th–it’s National Comic Book Day! Create your own superhero by picking a name, creating a mask, making a pom-pom shooter and challenging yourself to our SuperHero obstacle course. Most enjoyed by ages 4-9, but all ages are welcome. Register to let us know to expect you, but feel free to just drop in as […]
StemTEENber
Test your scientific mettle with these STEM challenges! Sign up online to let us know you’re coming, or pop by! Dress for a mess just to be safe! September 3 — Pringles Circles September 10 — Egg Drops (FROM THE BALCONY) September 17– Life Size Operation using the Makey Makey September 24 –Magnet Painting
Minecraft Show-and-Tell
Do you play Minecraft? Want to show off your favorite build, command, mod, or world? Come to our Minecraft Show-and-Tell. Please limit your Show-and-Tell presentation to 5 minutes. If you want to come watch, but not present, you are welcome to do so and do not need to register. 4th through 12th graders. Sign up here. […]
The Last Hurrah!
It’s the Last Hurrah! Summer is ending, and it’s time to squeeze in as much fun as possible before putting your nose to the grindstone. Join us for an epic scavenger hunt, pizza, and some other fun ideas we’re still cooking up. Approximate running time is 3 hrs. For 7th through 12th graders. Sign up […]
Where Were You When…?
Do you remember where you were when we landed on the moon? Do you remember what you were doing when the Twin Towers fell? Or when the Berlin Wall came down? Major events lock that time in our memories. We are excited to share everyone’s stories. Join us for this open conversation with light refreshments. […]