For kids this month at your library

Featuring fun crafts that maybe wacky for the time of year. Available every Wednesday. While supplies last.

Not recommended for children under 3.

Join us in creating cd wind spinners for beautiful outdoor decorations.

Come have FREE fun for the whole family at the Washington Park Library for our Summer Reading Kickoff Party!  There will be carnival games, a petting zoo and free snow cones*. 

New this year: an exclusive VIP area for Teens managed by your Teen Advisory Board.

Pre-registration for the summer reading program begins May 15th. To pre-register go to: sjplibrary.beanstack.org.

_{*Snow Cones are limited, while supplies last}

Join us as we have some colorful fun tie-dyeing at the East Hills Library! We'll provide the dyes, but you will need to bring one 100% cotton t-shirt to dye. 

Please dress for a mess outside. For children and teens, no registration required. 

Will Stuck’s “Pigment of Your Imagination” - Let’s Van Gogh, Go, Go!  Will brings his usual high energy and hilarious M.E.S.S. (Music, Education, Stories & Science) to your library with an art and color themed show that is once again loaded with audience participation. 

Will Stuck’s “Pigment of Your Imagination” - Let’s Van Gogh, Go, Go!  Will brings his usual high energy and hilarious M.E.S.S. (Music, Education, Stories & Science) to your library with an art and color themed show that is once again loaded with audience participation. 

Come play bingo with us and win some fun prizes! 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 Moana 2 (2024) 100 Minutes, PG. 

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.

Will Stuck’s “Pigment of Your Imagination” - Let’s Van Gogh, Go, Go!  Will brings his usual high energy and hilarious M.E.S.S. (Music, Education, Stories & Science) to your library with an art and color themed show that is once again loaded with audience participation. 

Will Stuck’s “Pigment of Your Imagination” - Let’s Van Gogh, Go, Go!  Will brings his usual high energy and hilarious M.E.S.S. (Music, Education, Stories & Science) to your library with an art and color themed show that is once again loaded with audience participation. 

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.

Join us to discover fun new ways to create art using anything but a paintbrush! We'll try squeegees, sponges, scrapers and more to explore new ways of painting.

For all ages, please dress for a mess!

Join us to discover fun new ways to create art using anything but a paintbrush! We'll try squeegees, sponges, scrapers and more to explore new ways of painting.

For all ages, 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.

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is Summer Rental (1985) 88 Minutes, PG. 

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 to discover fun new ways to create art using anything but a paintbrush! We'll try squeegees, sponges, scrapers and more to explore new ways of painting.

For all ages, please dress for a mess!

Come and read books, get creative, and meet new friends at the Carnegie Library with Amanda!

Come make a fun card for the father figure in your life that will be sure to make them smile!

Join us to discover fun new ways to create art using anything but a paintbrush! We'll try squeegees, sponges, scrapers and more to explore new ways of painting.

For all ages, please dress for a mess!

Join us at the Downtown Library for an exciting Elephant & Piggie story time. We'll read books, create fun paper bag puppets, and enjoy a delicious ice cream sundae!

¡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!

Have some Halloween fun in the middle of summer. Join us for Summerween crafts. 

Come see the amazing Jason D’Vaude, The Circus Man, who showcases advanced circus skills in a show that's fun for the whole family. Jason hopes to inspire by demonstrating what’s possible with enough dedication and courage. You’ll see audience participation, sleight of hand, dangerous stunts of balance, and much more. Come see what will come out of the circus trunk next!

Come see the amazing Jason D’Vaude, The Circus Man, who showcases advanced circus skills in a show that's fun for the whole family. Jason hopes to inspire by demonstrating what’s possible with enough dedication and courage. You’ll see audience participation, sleight of hand, dangerous stunts of balance, and much more. Come see what will come out of the circus trunk next!

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 The Goonies (1985) 114 Minutes, PG. 

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 see the amazing Jason D’Vaude, The Circus Man, who showcases advanced circus skills in a show that's fun for the whole family. Jason hopes to inspire by demonstrating what’s possible with enough dedication and courage. You’ll see audience participation, sleight of hand, dangerous stunts of balance, and much more. Come see what will come out of the circus trunk next!

Come and read books, get creative, and meet new friends at the Carnegie Library with Amanda!

Come see the amazing Jason D’Vaude, The Circus Man, who showcases advanced circus skills in a show that's fun for the whole family. Jason hopes to inspire by demonstrating what’s possible with enough dedication and courage. You’ll see audience participation, sleight of hand, dangerous stunts of balance, and much more. Come see what will come out of the circus trunk next!

¡Ven a ver una película con nosotros en el parque de la Biblioteca Carnegie! Estaremos proyectando la película de Disney El Rey León (1994), con clasificación G, con audio en español y subtítulos en inglés. Habrá palomitas de maíz para los asistentes, juegos en el jardín y actividades para divertirte con tus niños. Por favor, trae tus sillas o mantas para sentarte. Puedes traer tus propios bocadillos y bebidas, libres de alcohol. La película dará inicio cuando se oculte el sol alrededor de las 8:50 p.m.

Come watch a movie with us in the Carnegie Library Park! We will be showing Disney's Lion King (1994) rated G in Spanish with English subtitles. There will be free popcorn for all, yard games and activities to do with your kids. Please bring chairs or blankets to sit on. You are welcome to bring snacks and drinks, no alcohol please. The movie will begin when the sun sets around 8:50 p.m. 

Get up close and personal with cool trucks, big vehicles, and meet some of our community helpers at our Touch-A-Truck event! We'll be set up across from the East Hills Library. 

Don't forget your sunscreen!

For all ages.

We will read the book Dinosaur Pet and create a home for your dinosaur. This is a fun and imaginative project that will add a touch of whimsy to any room. 

Shrinky Dinks are plastic sheets that shrink and harden when heated. Your child can make tiny adorable versions of whatever they are drawing. Let them unleash creativity by creating or decorating their own Shrinky Dink creations. You can use them as keychains, jewelry, ornaments, or decorative pieces!

Shrinky Dinks are plastic sheets that shrink and harden when heated. Your child can make tiny adorable versions of whatever they are drawing. Let them unleash creativity by creating or decorating their own Shrinky Dink creations. You can use them as keychains, jewelry, ornaments, or decorative pieces!

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 A Complete Unknown (2024) 140 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.

Shrinky Dinks are plastic sheets that shrink and harden when heated. Your child can make tiny adorable versions of whatever they are drawing. Let them unleash creativity by creating or decorating their own Shrinky Dink creations. You can use them as keychains, jewelry, ornaments, or decorative pieces!

Come and read books, get creative, and meet new friends at the Carnegie Library with Amanda!

Shrinky Dinks are plastic sheets that shrink and harden when heated. Your child can make tiny adorable versions of whatever they are drawing. Let them unleash creativity by creating or decorating their own Shrinky Dink creations. You can use them as keychains, jewelry, ornaments, or decorative pieces!

Regular monthly meeting of the SJPL Board of Trustees.