
Date: Friday, September 26
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, September 27
Time: 8:00pm - 10:30pm
Location: Carnegie Library
Room:
Program Type: Community Events, Movies
Ages: All Ages
Description:
Join us for an outdoor movie night sponsored by the Library Foundation. The outdoor theater equipment was purchased with funds from the Urban Homestead grant.
Full Details »Disclaimer(s):
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: Monday, September 29
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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.
Full Details »Disclaimer(s):
This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.

Date: Monday, September 29
Time: 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Makerspace
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Ages: All Ages
Description:
Families can create art together at this family art night! Just in time for spooky season we will be creating Ghost Family Portraits.
For all ages, registration required. Please register once for your family and note how many will be painting.
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Date: Tuesday, September 30
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, September 30
Time: 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Program Type: Diversity, Early Literacy, En Español, Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K
Description:
¡Ven a disfrutar de cuentos, canciones, rimas y DIVERSIÓN con Erika en nuestra primera serie de Storytime en español!
Join Erika for stories, songs, rhymes and FUN in our first Spanish storytime series!
Full Details »Disclaimer(s):
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: Tuesday, September 30
Time: 4:00pm - 5:45pm
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming, Movies
Ages: Children
Description:
This week we will be watching The Minecraft Movie! We will also be enjoying popcorn. 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.
Please note the runtime for this movie is 101 Min so this week will run a little later!
Full Details »Disclaimer(s):
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.
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Date: Wednesday, October 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.
Disclaimer(s):

Date: Wednesday, October 1
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: Carnegie Library
Room:
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K, Children
Description:
Join Ms. Amanda every Wednesday at 10:30 for stories and crafts.
Full Details »Disclaimer(s):
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, October 2
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K
Description:
Join Miss Lisa and Miss Robyn for a fun filled storytime followed by a craft and open play time!
Full Details »Disclaimer(s):
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, October 2
Time: 5:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Program Type: Community Events, Lectures/Speakers
Ages: All Ages
Description:
Do you have a student with dyslexia? Have you ever wondered what that might feel like? Experience what it is like to have dyslexia during this simulation presented by Jamie Davis, Certified Academic Language Therapist and National Board Certified Teacher in the area of literacy.
For adults, registration is required for this session.
Full Details »Disclaimer(s):
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.

Date: Friday, October 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, October 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: Saturday, October 4
Time: 8:00pm - 10:30pm
Location: Carnegie Library
Room:
Program Type: Community Events, Movies
Ages: All Ages
Description:
Join us for an outdoor movie night sponsored by the Library Foundation. The outdoor theater equipment was purchased with funds from the Urban Homestead grant.
Full Details »Disclaimer(s):
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: Monday, October 6
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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.
Full Details »Disclaimer(s):
This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.

Date: Tuesday, October 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, October 7
Time: 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Program Type: Diversity, Early Literacy, En Español, Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K
Description:
¡Ven a disfrutar de cuentos, canciones, rimas y DIVERSIÓN con Erika en nuestra primera serie de Storytime en español!
Join Erika for stories, songs, rhymes and FUN in our first Spanish storytime series!
Full Details »Disclaimer(s):
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: Tuesday, October 7
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming, Movies
Ages: Children
Description:
This week we will be reading stories featuring apples and then making a fun apple 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.
Full Details »Disclaimer(s):
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.
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Date: Wednesday, October 8
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.
Disclaimer(s):

Date: Wednesday, October 8
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: Carnegie Library
Room:
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K, Children
Description:
Join Ms. Amanda every Wednesday at 10:30 for stories and crafts.
Full Details »Disclaimer(s):
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: Wednesday, October 8
Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Program Type: Storytimes
Ages: Children
Description:
Come and experience a spooky telling of Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz that is sure to keep you up at night!
Full Details »Disclaimer(s):
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: Wednesday, October 8
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Program Type: Lectures/Speakers
Ages: Children, All Ages
Description:
Ms. Shelly from the Remington Nature Center will be teaching us about bats! With 14 species of bats who call Missouri home, there is no shortage of interesting things to learn about our only flying mammal. Come join us as we separate fact from myth in this educational and fun look at these mysterious creatures of the night.
Best for grades K - 6th. Registration required.
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Date: Thursday, October 9
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K
Description:
Join Miss Lisa and Miss Robyn for a fun filled storytime followed by a craft and open play time!
Full Details »Disclaimer(s):
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, October 10
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, October 13
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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.
Full Details »Disclaimer(s):
This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.

Date: Monday, October 13
Time: 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Program Type: Movies
Ages: Children, All Ages
Description:
Tim Burton's Frankenweenie is a fun twist on a classic tale. We are partnering with Haunted St. Joe, The St. Joseph Symphony and the Friends of the Animal Shelter to stitch together a Monstrously fun week! After the movie, you will have a chance to meet some dogs that are available for adoption (starting at 7 o'clock). One lucky attendee at our film will win 2 free tickets to St. Joseph Symphony's Frankenstein--It's Live! Concert.
Frankenweenie (2012) is 90 minutes long and rated PG. For all ages, no registration required.
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Date: Tuesday, October 14
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, October 14
Time: 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Program Type: Diversity, Early Literacy, En Español, Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K
Description:
¡Ven a disfrutar de cuentos, canciones, rimas y DIVERSIÓN con Erika en nuestra primera serie de Storytime en español!
Join Erika for stories, songs, rhymes and FUN in our first Spanish storytime series!
Full Details »Disclaimer(s):
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: Tuesday, October 14
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming, Movies
Ages: Children
Description:
This week we will be reading stories featuring farms and then making a fun farm related 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.
Full Details »Disclaimer(s):
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.
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Date: Wednesday, October 15
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.
Disclaimer(s):

Date: Wednesday, October 15
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: Carnegie Library
Room:
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K, Children
Description:
Join Ms. Amanda every Wednesday at 10:30 for stories and crafts.
Full Details »Disclaimer(s):
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: Wednesday, October 15
Time: 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Ages: Children
Description:
He's alive come create your Frankenstein monster out of Perler beads and see him come to life!
Full Details »Disclaimer(s):
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, October 16
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K
Description:
Join Miss Lisa and Miss Robyn for a fun filled storytime followed by a craft and open play time!
Full Details »Disclaimer(s):
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, October 16
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
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: Thursday, October 16
Time: 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Program Type: Community Events, Lectures/Speakers
Ages: All Ages
Description:
Join us for the final segment of our dyslexia awareness series where we learn how we can support children with dyslexia presented by Jamie Davis, Certified Academic Language Therapist and National Board Certified Teacher in the area of literacy.
For adults, no registration requried.
Full Details »Disclaimer(s):
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.

Date: Friday, October 17
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, October 18
Time: 9:00am - 10:00am
Location: Downtown Library
Room:
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors, Community Events, Miscellaneous
Ages: All Ages
Description:
Friends members ONLY Preview Sale. Memberships can be paid at the door. The Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library Fall Book Sale will take place in the lower level of the DOWNTOWN LIBRARY. Over 10,000 books, DVDs, and CDs for all ages. Hardback books are $2, and Paperback books, DVDs, and CDs are $1. Puzzles are $4. Cash, checks, and credit accepted.
SALE HOURS:
October 18 - 9 a.m. to 10 a.m., Friends Members Only Preview Sale.
October 18 - 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
October 19 - 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
October 20 - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
October 21 - 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (1/2 Price Day)
October 22 - 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. ($5 Bag and $10 Box Sale)
Disclaimer(s):
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.

Date: Saturday, October 18
Time: 10:00am - 6:00pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room:
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors, Community Events, Miscellaneous
Ages: All Ages
Description:
The Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library Fall Book Sale will take place in the lower level of the DOWNTOWN LIBRARY. Over 10,000 books, DVDs, and CDs for all ages. Hardback books are $2, and Paperback books, DVDs, and CDs are $1. Puzzles are $4. Cash, checks, and credit accepted.
SALE HOURS:
Saturday, October 18 - 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Friends Preview Sale
Saturday, October 18 - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, October 19 - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Monday, October 20 - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday, October 21 - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (1/2 Price Day)
Wednesday, October 22 - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. ($5 Bag and $10 Box Sale)
Disclaimer(s):

Date: Saturday, October 18
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Carnegie Library
Room:
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Ages: All Ages
Description:
Join us as we do some fun and spooky crafts. While supplies last.
Full Details »Disclaimer(s):
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: Sunday, October 19
Time: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room:
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors, Community Events, Miscellaneous
Ages: All Ages
Description:
The Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library Fall Book Sale will take place in the lower level of the DOWNTOWN LIBRARY. Over 10,000 books, DVDs, and CDs for all ages. Hardback books are $2, and Paperback books, DVDs, and CDs are $1. Puzzles are $4. Cash, checks, and credit accepted.
SALE HOURS:
Saturday, October 18 - 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Friends Preview Sale
Saturday, October 18 - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, October 19 - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Monday, October 20 - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday, October 21 - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (1/2 Price Day)
Wednesday, October 22 - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. ($5 Bag and $10 Box Sale)
Disclaimer(s):
Date: Sunday, October 19
Time: 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Program Type: Movies
Ages: Adults, All Ages
Description:
Get ready to experience Hocus Pocus like never before! We'll have props and activities to make this an interactive movie experience. Costumes encouraged.
Hocus Pocus, 1993 has a running time of 95 minutes with a PG rating.
For all ages. Children 8 and under must be accompanied by a parent/caregiver. Registration required.
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Date: Monday, October 20
Time: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room:
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors, Community Events, Miscellaneous
Ages: All Ages
Description:
The Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library Fall Book Sale will take place in the lower level of the DOWNTOWN LIBRARY. Over 10,000 books, DVDs, and CDs for all ages. Hardback books are $2, and Paperback books, DVDs, and CDs are $1. Puzzles are $4. Cash, checks, and credit accepted.
SALE HOURS:
Saturday, October 18 - 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Friends Preview Sale
Saturday, October 18 - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, October 19 - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Monday, October 20 - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday, October 21 - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (1/2 Price Day)
Wednesday, October 22 - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. ($5 Bag and $10 Box Sale)
Disclaimer(s):
Date: Monday, October 20
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, 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.
Full Details »Disclaimer(s):
This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.

Date: Tuesday, October 21
Time: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room:
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors, Community Events, Miscellaneous
Ages: All Ages
Description:
The Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library Fall Book Sale will take place in the lower level of the DOWNTOWN LIBRARY. Over 10,000 books, DVDs, and CDs for all ages. Hardback books are $2, and Paperback books, DVDs, and CDs are $1. Puzzles are $4. Cash, checks, and credit accepted.
SALE HOURS:
Saturday, October 18 - 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Friends Preview Sale
Saturday, October 18 - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, October 19 - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Monday, October 20 - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday, October 21 - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (1/2 Price Day)
Wednesday, October 22 - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. ($5 Bag and $10 Box Sale)
Disclaimer(s):

Date: Tuesday, October 21
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.
Full Details »Disclaimer(s):
Date: Tuesday, October 21
Time: 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Program Type: Diversity, Early Literacy, En Español, Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K
Description:
¡Ven a disfrutar de cuentos, canciones, rimas y DIVERSIÓN con Erika en nuestra primera serie de Storytime en español!
Join Erika for stories, songs, rhymes and FUN in our first Spanish storytime series!
Full Details »Disclaimer(s):
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: Tuesday, October 21
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming, Movies
Ages: Children
Description:
This week we will be painting small pumpkins! PLEASE DRESS FOR A MESS! 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.
Full Details »Disclaimer(s):
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.
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Date: Wednesday, October 22
Time: 9:00am - 6:00pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room:
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors, Community Events, Miscellaneous
Ages: All Ages
Description:
The Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library Fall Book Sale will take place in the lower level of the DOWNTOWN LIBRARY. Over 10,000 books, DVDs, and CDs for all ages. Hardback books are $2, and Paperback books, DVDs, and CDs are $1. Puzzles are $4. Cash, checks, and credit accepted.
SALE HOURS:
Saturday, October 18 - 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. Friends Preview Sale
Saturday, October 18 - 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, October 19 - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Monday, October 20 - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Tuesday, October 21 - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. (1/2 Price Day)
Wednesday, October 22 - 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. ($5 Bag and $10 Box Sale)
Disclaimer(s):

Date: Wednesday, October 22
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.
Disclaimer(s):

Date: Wednesday, October 22
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: Carnegie Library
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Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy, Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K, Children
Description:
Join Ms. Amanda every Wednesday at 10:30 for stories and crafts.
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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: Wednesday, October 22
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, October 23
Time: 10:30am - 11:30am
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K
Description:
Join Miss Lisa and Miss Robyn for a fun filled storytime followed by a craft and open play time!
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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, October 23
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Miscellaneous
Ages: All Ages
Description:
Regular monthly meeting of the SJPL Board of Trustees.
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We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.

Date: Friday, October 24
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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