For kids this month at your library

Come in to your preferred branch to adopt a reading buddy beginning June 1st. Pick out a bag (each one's a surprise!), name your little animal and read to it every day. Be sure to check in on Beanstack that you adopted a buddy. One per person, while supplies last. *Contains small parts, not intended for children under 3.

Join us for a daring, high energy show filled with stunts, history, physics and lots of light hearted humor and fun with The Whip Guy!  

It's a show that is perfect for audiences of all ages, keeping them captivated, entertained, and involved.

Come to Washington Park Library for and pick up a craft for Tricky Tuesday!

Join us for a daring, high energy show filled with stunts, history, physics and lots of light hearted humor and fun with The Whip Guy!  

It's a show that is perfect for audiences of all ages, keeping them captivated, entertained, and involved.

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is Meatballs (1979) 92 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 for a daring, high energy show filled with stunts, history, physics and lots of light hearted humor and fun with The Whip Guy!  

It's a show that is perfect for audiences of all ages, keeping them captivated, entertained, and involved.

Join us as we do crafts in the park outside the library. Intended for all ages. In the case of rain or extreme heat the event will be moved indoors.

Take and make kits of leftover crafts will be available while supplies last.

Kim Schutte, Historic Preservation Planner for the City of St. Joseph, will share information about the River Bluff Gateway Project and how it can and is benefitting our Community.

No registration is required for this informational event.

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!

Join yoga instructor, Jamie Davis for a morning of fun and yoga for kids ages 5-12.  Bring a yoga mat if you have one!

Registration is required.  Space is limited.

Bring your entire family to the library for storytime!!! Each session will end with a craft. Weather permitting we will be outside in the park.

Come and join us for Graphic Novel Club. Bring your own graphic novel that you are currently reading or check out one of ours. We will be taking a look at books that use illustrations and more complex ideas than picture books. This club will help promote reading through discussion and exploration of new titles. This program is best for children ages 8-13.

Meet the Animal Ambassadors from Exotics R Us, an educational outreach program that supports wildlife conservation and specializes in bringing education of the wild to you and yours. 

Meet the Animal Ambassadors from Exotics R Us, an educational outreach program that supports wildlife conservation and specializes in bringing education of the wild to you and yours. 

Come to Washington Park Library for and pick up a craft for Tricky Tuesday!

Kim Schutte, Historic Preservation Planner for the City of St. Joseph, will share information about the River Bluff Gateway Project and how it can and is benefitting our Community.

No registration is required for this informational event.

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is King Richard (2021)  144 minutes, PG-13.

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.

Meet the Animal Ambassadors from Exotics R Us, an educational outreach program that supports wildlife conservation and specializes in bringing education of the wild to you and yours. 

Meet the Animal Ambassadors from Exotics R Us, an educational outreach program that supports wildlife conservation and specializes in bringing education of the wild to you and yours. 

Kim Schutte, Historic Preservation Planner for the City of St. Joseph, will share information about the River Bluff Gateway Project and how it can and is benefitting our Community.

No registration is required for this informational event.

Join us as we do crafts in the park outside the library. Intended for all ages. In the case of rain or extreme heat the event will be moved indoors.

Take and make kits of leftover crafts will be available while supplies last.

Monthly meeting of the St. Joseph Public Library Board of Trustees.  The meeting is open to the public and all are invited to attend.

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.

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!

Bring your appetite and your little one and partake in some no bake pie making fun!

Join us on the third Saturday each month for a fun STEAM activity!

This month we will be playing some Minute to Win It STEM Challenges. Do you have what it takes?

Registration required. For grades K-8.

Join us for astounding science experiments from Mad Science. When things work together, exciting things happen!  

Join us for astounding science experiments from Mad Science. When things work together, exciting things happen!  

Come to Washington Park Library for and pick up a craft for Tricky Tuesday!

Join us for astounding science experiments from Mad Science. When things work together, exciting things happen!  

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is Frozen (2013) 108 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 for astounding science experiments from Mad Science. When things work together, exciting things happen!  

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.

Join us as we do crafts in the park outside the library. Intended for all ages. In the case of rain or extreme heat the event will be moved indoors.

Take and make kits of leftover crafts will be available while supplies last.

This week only crafts will be provided and instructed by Youth Alliance.

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!

Celebrate Eric Carle's birthday with a Hungry Caterpillar Tasting Party! We'll pretend to be the hungry caterpillar and have a bite of each of the foods found in the book. We'll also have an obstacle course and craft. Please register so that we have a rough estimate of how much food to prepare. Intended for families with young children.

Bring your entire family to the library for storytime!!! Each session will end with a craft. Weather permitting we will be outside in the park.

Choose Your Own M.E.S.S. - A unique and one-of-a-kind performance! This show will have everyone sharing their voices and working together to help Will create his usual high energy and hilarious M.E.S.S. (Music, Education, Stories and Science) experience. 

Choose Your Own M.E.S.S. - A unique and one-of-a-kind performance! This show will have everyone sharing their voices and working together to help Will create his usual high energy and hilarious M.E.S.S. (Music, Education, Stories and Science) experience. 

Come to Washington Park Library for and pick up a craft for Tricky Tuesday!

Join us for a storytime focusing on providing a relaxed environment for kids with sensory sensitivities, and all kids could enjoy!

Parents are welcome to accompany their child that thrives in calm, sensory-friendly settings while we explore books, movement, and play.

Choose Your Own M.E.S.S. - A unique and one-of-a-kind performance! This show will have everyone sharing their voices and working together to help Will create his usual high energy and hilarious M.E.S.S. (Music, Education, Stories and Science) experience. 

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade (1989) 127 minutes, PG-13.

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.

Choose Your Own M.E.S.S. - A unique and one-of-a-kind performance! This show will have everyone sharing their voices and working together to help Will create his usual high energy and hilarious M.E.S.S. (Music, Education, Stories and Science) experience. 

Join us as we do crafts in the park outside the library. Intended for all ages. In the case of rain or extreme heat the event will be moved indoors.

Take and make kits of leftover crafts will be available while supplies last.

Why not make a silly craft that you can eat? Creating with your child is a great way to bond with your little one while teaching independence and enjoying quality time together. Come to the parent/child edible-crafts class to design some zany food fun! 

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!

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 2 hour session.