Date: Monday, March 9
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

Join us for Storytime, where little listeners will cuddle up for a fun-filled story and then bring the tale to life with a hands-on craft adventure! Perfect for tiny hands and big imaginations. Ages 0-6.

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This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.


Date: Monday, March 9
Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Carnegie Library
Room:
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Ages: Children

Description:

Stop by Carnegie Library March 9th-13th between 12pm-4pm to make some fun crafts!

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Date: Tuesday, March 10
Time: 10:00am - 10:45am
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Program Type: Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

Get ready to sing, dance, read, and have so much fun with Ms. Misty for preschool Storytime at the East Hills Library!

Activities will be geared toward ages 3-6.

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Date: Tuesday, March 10
Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Carnegie Library
Room:
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Ages: Children

Description:

Stop by Carnegie Library March 9th-13th between 12pm-4pm to make some fun crafts!

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Date: Tuesday, March 10
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
Ages: Children

Description:

This week we will be reading stories featuring birds and then making a fun bird craft! 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.

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Date: Wednesday, March 11
Time: 10:00am - 10:30am
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Program Type: Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

Bring your wiggly toddlers to a storytime designed just for them!
Children, ages 18 months-3 years, and their caring adults, can participate in early literacy enhancing activities including books, songs, movement activities, finger plays and flannel stories.

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Date: Wednesday, March 11
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Ages: Children

Description:

Let's catch a leprechaun! Have fun making a trap to snag that tricky fellow and learn a bit of folklore on the side!

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This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.


Date: Wednesday, March 11
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: Carnegie Library
Room:
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

Join us for a few stories and a fun craft!

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Disclaimer(s):
This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.


Date: Wednesday, March 11
Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Carnegie Library
Room:
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Ages: Children

Description:

Stop by Carnegie Library March 9th-13th between 12pm-4pm to make some fun crafts!

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Date: Wednesday, March 11
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Ages: Adults, All Ages

Description:

Amelia Earhart's disappearance is a mystery for the ages. Author Rachel Hartigan's new book, Lost: Amelia Earhart's Three Mysterious Deaths and One Extraordinary Life will "Unravel one of history’s greatest mysteries in this spellbinding narrative exploring three leading theories of Amelia Earhart’s tragic disappearance." She will be present to discuss the book and sign your copy. Books will be available to purchase through the Story Collective. Pre-order and see the full schedule here: https://www.stjoestoryco.com/rachelhartigan

Event Schedule:
*6:00 Pre-event for those who pre-order through The Story Collective
*6:20 Doors open to the general public
*6:30-7:00 Facilitated discussion with The Story Collective
*7:00-7:15 open to questions from the audience
*7:15-7:45 signing line for any who have not yet had book signed

For all ages, no registration required. 

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Date: Thursday, March 12
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Program Type: Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K, Children

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This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.


Date: Thursday, March 12
Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Carnegie Library
Room:
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Ages: Children

Description:

Stop by Carnegie Library March 9th-13th between 12pm-4pm to make some fun crafts!

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Date: Friday, March 13
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

Children aged 0-6 and their caregivers are invited to learn and play together in the East Hills Storytime Room with the early literacy toy collection. In addition, we will sing songs and fingerplays featuring rhythm instruments, ribbon wands, scarves and/or shakers.

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Date: Friday, March 13
Time: 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Carnegie Library
Room:
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Ages: Children

Description:

Stop by Carnegie Library March 9th-13th between 12pm-4pm to make some fun crafts!

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Date: Friday, March 13
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room:
Program Type: En Español, Games/Gaming
Ages: All Ages

Description:

¡Acompáñanos en una noche de diversión jugando Lotería en la Biblioteca Downtown! Gana premios, disfruta de aperitivos, y diviértete por la noche en este evento en la biblioteca que tendrá a todos gritando ¡Buenas!

Join us for a fun night at the Downtown Library playing Lotería (Mexican Bingo)! You don't have to speak Spanish to win prizes, enjoy snacks, and have a fun night at the library during this program that's sure to have everyone shouting  ¡Buenas!

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Date: Saturday, March 14
Time: 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Cooking
Ages: All Ages

Description:

Celebrate Pi day with Pie! Bring your family and create delicious mini no-bake pies together. 

For all ages, please register as a family and note how many will be participating.

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Date: Monday, March 16
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

Join us for Storytime, where little listeners will cuddle up for a fun-filled story and then bring the tale to life with a hands-on craft adventure! Perfect for tiny hands and big imaginations. Ages 0-6.

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Disclaimer(s):
This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.


Date: Tuesday, March 17
Time: 10:00am - 10:45am
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Program Type: Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

Get ready to sing, dance, read, and have so much fun with Ms. Misty for preschool Storytime at the East Hills Library!

Activities will be geared toward ages 3-6.

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Date: Tuesday, March 17
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
Ages: Children

Description:

This week we will be reading stories featuring leprechauns and luck and then making a fun green craft! 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.

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Date: Wednesday, March 18
Time: 10:00am - 10:30am
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Program Type: Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

Bring your wiggly toddlers to a storytime designed just for them!
Children, ages 18 months-3 years, and their caring adults, can participate in early literacy enhancing activities including books, songs, movement activities, finger plays and flannel stories.

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Date: Wednesday, March 18
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: Carnegie Library
Room:
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

Join us for a few stories and a fun craft!

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This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.


Date: Wednesday, March 18
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Ages: Children

Description:

Learn the basics of folding paper to create fun and unique creations!

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The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.


Date: Thursday, March 19
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Program Type: Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K, Children

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This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.


Date: Thursday, March 19
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Makerspace
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, STEAM
Ages: Children

Description:

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.

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Date: Friday, March 20
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

Children aged 0-6 and their caregivers are invited to learn and play together in the East Hills Storytime Room with the early literacy toy collection. In addition, we will sing songs and fingerplays featuring rhythm instruments, ribbon wands, scarves and/or shakers.

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Date: Saturday, March 21
Time: 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Program Type: Games/Gaming
Ages: Teens, All Ages

Description:

Do you love playing Super Smash Bros. on the Nintendo Switch? Do you want to challenge others to see who you can beat? Join our Super Smash Bros. All Ages Tournament! Sign-in begins at 1:30 p.m., tournament begins at 2 p.m. Feel free to bring your own joycons or pro controller. 

Save your spot by registering all in your family who want to participate in this elimination tournament. For all ages. Children 10 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

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Date: Monday, March 23
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

Join us for Storytime, where little listeners will cuddle up for a fun-filled story and then bring the tale to life with a hands-on craft adventure! Perfect for tiny hands and big imaginations. Ages 0-6.

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This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.


Date: Tuesday, March 24
Time: 10:00am - 10:45am
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Program Type: Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

Get ready to sing, dance, read, and have so much fun with Ms. Misty for preschool Storytime at the East Hills Library!

Activities will be geared toward ages 3-6.

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Date: Tuesday, March 24
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
Ages: Children

Description:

This week we will be reading stories featuring felines and then making a fun kitty cat craft! 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.

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Date: Wednesday, March 25
Time: 10:00am - 10:30am
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Program Type: Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

Bring your wiggly toddlers to a storytime designed just for them!
Children, ages 18 months-3 years, and their caring adults, can participate in early literacy enhancing activities including books, songs, movement activities, finger plays and flannel stories.

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Date: Wednesday, March 25
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: Carnegie Library
Room:
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

Join us for a few stories and a fun craft!

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This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.


Date: Wednesday, March 25
Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming
Ages: All Ages

Description:

Come enjoy Pokémon themed crafts and activities! All supplies are provided. Bring your handheld games, cards, and art to share, battle, and trade with other Pokémon fans! All ages welcome. Children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult. 

 

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Date: Thursday, March 26
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Program Type: Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K, Children

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This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.


Date: Thursday, March 26
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Board Room
Program Type: Miscellaneous
Ages: All Ages

Description:

Monthly meeting of the SJPL Board of Trustees.

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The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.

We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.


Date: Thursday, March 26
Time: 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Program Type: Lectures/Speakers, STEAM
Ages: All Ages

Description:

This wildlife education program will feature a combination of four or five live owls. The audience members will learn the hunting habits, adaptive characteristics, and habitat needs of the birds shown. 

Presented by Bill Winwery of Operation Wildlife, in partnership with Midland Empire Audubon Society.

For all ages, no registration required.

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Date: Friday, March 27
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

Children aged 0-6 and their caregivers are invited to learn and play together in the East Hills Storytime Room with the early literacy toy collection. In addition, we will sing songs and fingerplays featuring rhythm instruments, ribbon wands, scarves and/or shakers.

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Date: Monday, March 30
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

Join us for Storytime, where little listeners will cuddle up for a fun-filled story and then bring the tale to life with a hands-on craft adventure! Perfect for tiny hands and big imaginations. Ages 0-6.

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This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.


Date: Monday, March 30
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming
Ages: All Ages

Description:

Super Mario fans can join us for a Family Art Night Mario style! The Super Mario Galaxy Movie comes out later this week, so get ready by creating a Super Mario theme shadow box. Each family will work together to create one shadow box to take home. We will have a door prize for one lucky family to win a gift card to Hollywood Theater to see the movie. 

For all ages, please register as a family and note how many will be participating. 

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Date: Tuesday, March 31
Time: 10:00am - 10:45am
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Program Type: Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

Get ready to sing, dance, read, and have so much fun with Ms. Misty for preschool Storytime at the East Hills Library!

Activities will be geared toward ages 3-6.

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Date: Tuesday, March 31
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
Ages: Children

Description:

This week we will be reading stories featuring weather and then making a fun weather themed craft! 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.

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Date: Wednesday, April 1
Time: 10:00am - 10:30am
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Program Type: Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

Bring your wiggly toddlers to a storytime designed just for them!
Children, ages 18 months-3 years, and their caring adults, can participate in early literacy enhancing activities including books, songs, movement activities, finger plays and flannel stories.

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Date: Wednesday, April 1
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: Carnegie Library
Room:
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

Join us for a few stories and a fun craft!

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This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.


Date: Thursday, April 2
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Program Type: Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K, Children

Description:

Join us for a special Storytime on April 2 we will read a fun book and hop on down to have an Easter Egg Hunt in the Children's Department.

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This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.


Date: Friday, April 3
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

Children aged 0-6 and their caregivers are invited to learn and play together in the East Hills Storytime Room with the early literacy toy collection. In addition, we will sing songs and fingerplays featuring rhythm instruments, ribbon wands, scarves and/or shakers.

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Date: Saturday, April 4
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Ages: Children, All Ages

Description:

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.

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Date: Monday, April 6
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

Join us for Storytime, where little listeners will cuddle up for a fun-filled story and then bring the tale to life with a hands-on craft adventure! Perfect for tiny hands and big imaginations. Ages 0-6.

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This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.


Date: Monday, April 6
Time: 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Ages: Children

Description:

Come make a sock bunny! There is no sewing involved in this fun craft. We hope your new buddy will make you very "hoppy".   

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This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.

This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.


Date: Tuesday, April 7
Time: 10:00am - 10:45am
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Program Type: Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K

Description:

Get ready to sing, dance, read, and have so much fun with Ms. Misty for preschool Storytime at the East Hills Library!

Activities will be geared toward ages 3-6.

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Date: Tuesday, April 7
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
Ages: Children

Description:

This week we will be reading stories featuring rabbits and then making a fun bunny craft! 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.

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SJPL Reads!: Virtual Pre-Recorded Storytimes

SJPL Sprouts: Growing Lifelong Readers