For kids this month at your library

RISE: Reading with InterServ for Summer Enrichment is a dynamic summer program designed to foster a love of reading and learning in young minds. Through engaging stories, interactive activities, and small group reading, RISE helps children strengthen their literacy skills while making summer reading fun and exciting.

Parents! Do you have a young child who would like practice reading over the summer with a Teen Mentor? Check out our mentor program called A+ Readers! Each Thursday from 2-4 p.m. in July we will meet at the East Hills Library for some fun reading practice time. We will pair up the Teen mentors with young readers during this drop-in program.

RISE: Reading with InterServ for Summer Enrichment is a dynamic summer program designed to foster a love of reading and learning in young minds. Through an engaging book club experience, RISE helps children strengthen their literacy skills while making summer reading fun and exciting.

Regular monthly meeting of the SJPL Board of Trustees.

Children ages 2-6 years and their grown-ups can learn while playing at our weekly Messy Munchkins sessions in June and July. Each week we’ll have child-directed play time where little ones can explore, learn, and yes, get messy all while having fun!

Themes and activities will vary; email msnider@sjpl.lib.mo.us for this week's theme. 

Join us for a fun-filled Storytime designed for ages 0–6, where we’ll read delightful stories, sing songs, and enjoy playful rhymes together. Afterward, stick around for a simple craft that little hands will love to make and take home!

Get ready to bring stories to life—one chalk drawing at a time! Join us for Chalk the Walk, where kids can decorate the sidewalk with colorful creations! Part of the Summer Reading Program.

Get ready to bring stories to life—one chalk drawing at a time! Join us for Chalk the Walk, where kids can decorate the sidewalk with colorful creations! Part of the Summer Reading Program.

We will be watching Shrek and having popcorn. Please note this Tuesday will run longer because of movie runtime of 90 minutes. 

If you and your child enjoy a variety of games, crafts, and activities, join us every week for Tricky Tuesday! This program is best for Children ages 6 to 12.

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is Aliens (1986) 137 Minutes, R. 

Hard of hearing? We have t-coil looping technology installed in the theater for hearing aids. Thank you to the Sertoma Club of St. Joseph for providing this state-of-the-art technology in the theater!

Bring a drink and we’ll hand out the free, fresh popped popcorn! For questions, visit the East Hills Library or call 236-2136.

Thank you to the Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library for underwriting support of this program.

Get ready to bring stories to life—one chalk drawing at a time! Join us for Chalk the Walk, where kids can decorate the sidewalk with colorful creations!

Come and read books, get creative, and meet new friends at the Carnegie Library with special guest Ms. Swords. 

Get ready to bring stories to life—one chalk drawing at a time! Join us for Chalk the Walk, where kids can decorate the sidewalk with colorful creations!

RISE: Reading with InterServ for Summer Enrichment is a dynamic summer program designed to foster a love of reading and learning in young minds. Through engaging stories, interactive activities, and small group reading, RISE helps children strengthen their literacy skills while making summer reading fun and exciting.

Parents! Do you have a young child who would like practice reading over the summer with a Teen Mentor? Check out our mentor program called A+ Readers! Each Thursday from 2-4 p.m. in July we will meet at the East Hills Library for some fun reading practice time. We will pair up the Teen mentors with young readers during this drop-in program.

RISE: Reading with InterServ for Summer Enrichment is a dynamic summer program designed to foster a love of reading and learning in young minds. Through an engaging book club experience, RISE helps children strengthen their literacy skills while making summer reading fun and exciting.

Calling all witches, wizards, and muggles! Test your knowledge of a certain famous wizarding world at this all-ages trivia night at Washington Park Library. Costumes encouraged, fun guaranteed!

Cool off with the staff from the St. Joseph Public Library for an end of Summer Reading Ice Skating Party at Bode Ice Arena.  Admission is free!  The fun is priceless!  All children must be accompanied by an adult. Safe and courteous behaviors are required to participate.  Food and drinks for sale at the Bode concession stand. 

Children ages 2-6 years and their grown-ups can learn while playing at our weekly Messy Munchkins sessions in July and August. Each week we’ll have child-directed play time where little ones can explore, learn, and yes, get messy all while having fun!

Themes and activities will vary; email msnider@sjpl.lib.mo.us for this week's theme. 

The Book Buddies Pony Express Therapy Dogs, in partnership with the East Hills Library, are offering children a way to improve their reading skills in a unique and fun environment. This program utilizes therapy dogs as the listeners for children of all ages and reading levels.  Drop in anytime during this 90 minute session.

If you and your child enjoy a variety of games, crafts, and activities, join us every week for Tricky Tuesday! This program is best for Children ages 6 to 12.

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is Singin’ in the Rain (1952) 103 Minutes, G. 

Hard of hearing? We have t-coil looping technology installed in the theater for hearing aids. Thank you to the Sertoma Club of St. Joseph for providing this state-of-the-art technology in the theater!

Bring a drink and we’ll hand out the free, fresh popped popcorn! For questions, visit the East Hills Library or call 236-2136.

Thank you to the Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library for underwriting support of this program.

Come make friends and bracelets with loom bands!

RISE: Reading with InterServ for Summer Enrichment is a dynamic summer program designed to foster a love of reading and learning in young minds. Through engaging stories, interactive activities, and small group reading, RISE helps children strengthen their literacy skills while making summer reading fun and exciting.

Do you find dragons interesting? Join us at the Downtown Library where we'll read books about dragons and create a fun craft!

RISE: Reading with InterServ for Summer Enrichment is a dynamic summer program designed to foster a love of reading and learning in young minds. Through an engaging book club experience, RISE helps children strengthen their literacy skills while making summer reading fun and exciting.

Children ages 2-6 years and their grown-ups can learn while playing at our weekly Messy Munchkins sessions in June and July. Each week we’ll have child-directed play time where little ones can explore, learn, and yes, get messy all while having fun!

Themes and activities will vary; email msnider@sjpl.lib.mo.us for this week's theme. 

If you and your child enjoy a variety of games, crafts, and activities, join us every week for Tricky Tuesday! This program is best for Children ages 6 to 12.

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is Viva Las Vegas (1964) 85 Minutes, Not Rated. 

Hard of hearing? We have t-coil looping technology installed in the theater for hearing aids. Thank you to the Sertoma Club of St. Joseph for providing this state-of-the-art technology in the theater!

Bring a drink and we’ll hand out the free, fresh popped popcorn! For questions, visit the East Hills Library or call 236-2136.

Thank you to the Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library for underwriting support of this program.

Get ready to sing, dance, and play at Little Movers & Groovers! This fun-filled program is designed for kids ages 0-6 to explore music, movement, and rhythm through songs, instruments, and active play.

• Engaging, interactive fun for little ones and caregivers
• Encourages early literacy, coordination, and social skills
• No registration required - just drop in and groove with us!

Join us at the Downtown Library for a delightful story and snack inspired by the tale There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed Some Leaves.

The Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library are having a big sale on Children's books! Board books, picture books, chapter books, fiction and nonfiction - everything $1. Stock up on kid's books for your classroom or home. Accepts cash, check, or credit card. 

Sale hours:

Thursday, August 14 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Friday, August 15 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Saturday, August 16 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Organizations and staff that work with children should inquire about purchasing in bulk with Jessica Poet at jpoet@sjpl.lib.mo.us. 

Children ages 2-6 years and their grown-ups can learn while playing at our weekly Messy Munchkins sessions in June and July. Each week we’ll have child-directed play time where little ones can explore, learn, and yes, get messy all while having fun!

Themes and activities will vary; email msnider@sjpl.lib.mo.us for this week's theme. 

If you and your child enjoy a variety of games, crafts, and activities, join us every week for Tricky Tuesday! This program is best for Children ages 6 to 12.

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is They Live (1988) 93 Minutes, R. 

Hard of hearing? We have t-coil looping technology installed in the theater for hearing aids. Thank you to the Sertoma Club of St. Joseph for providing this state-of-the-art technology in the theater!

Bring a drink and we’ll hand out the free, fresh popped popcorn! For questions, visit the East Hills Library or call 236-2136.

Thank you to the Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library for underwriting support of this program.

Join us for LEGO Club at the East Hills Library! Come meet with fellow LEGO enthusiasts each month for various LEGO challenges. Can you build it?

For grades K and up.