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.

Ready to stitch, slay, and create? Join us for Slay Crochet, a teen and adult crochet club at Washington Park Library! 

We’ll provide all the materials and teach you the basics and more, so you'll leave with some new skills!  Come stitch, chill, and slay with us!  

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.

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.

You're invited to a spooktacular Halloween bash at a real haunted library. We'll have snacks, drinks, tricks, and treats. Costumes are not required, but definitely encouraged!

If you have not already, fill out the permission slip here, or bring a guardian to fill out the form in person. 

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)

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)

Join us as we do some fun and spooky crafts. While supplies last.

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)

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.

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)

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)

Only for members of the St. Joseph Public Library Teen Advisory Board

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)

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 for a fun-filled afternoon of bingo at Washington Park Library! Try your luck, enjoy great company, and play for a chance to win exciting prizes—no library card required! 

This is for Teens and Adults, ages 12+.

Event dependent on at least 8 people participating, so bring a friend!

Regular monthly meeting of the SJPL Board of Trustees.

The Downtown Library is under a spell and the books are turning into terrifying versions of their stories. Can you survive the night? 

$5 per person. Intended for teens and adults. Brave children 7 and up allowed with adult. Tour includes stairs. Groups of 6 or fewer will be led through the Haunted Library one night only. Must be in line by 9:30 p.m.

Note: The Downtown Library will close at noon to prepare for the haunt.

Leaves are falling and creativity is calling! Join us on October 30 at 5 PM for Falling for Crafts, where we’ll make festive fall projects and enjoy cider and seasonal treats. For Teens and Adults.

Come see some live animals dressed in costume! Creatures by Theresa Zoo and Rescue takes in small animals that have been abandoned or released by their owners. These animals are used in educational programs and they allow you to meet their animals up close. The costumed animals are adorable!

For all ages, registration required.

Start off International Games Month with a Board Game Swap at the East Hills Library! Bring a game that you no longer need and trade with others. Games MUST have all pieces and be in good condition. The games will be sorted according to price range and you can trade for a game of equal or lesser value than the one you brought. 

For adults and families, no registration required. 

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.

Find out how you can help St. Joseph become a Bird-Friendly community! Kaylee Woelfel from the Missouri River Bird Observatory will share simple, practical ways to be bird-friendly in your home, neighborhood, and community. This program will touch on the 7 simple actions and how we can create safe spaces for our birds specifically during winter.

In addition to the presentation, we will create window clings to make your windows more bird friendly.

The presentation will be geared for adults, but all ages are welcome. Registration required. 

Only for members of the St. Joseph Public Library Board.

Gather your family and dress up in your holiday best for a free family photo at the library! We are hosting local photographers to snap a quick family photo for free. Afterwards, you will receive an email with a digital copy of the picture for your personal use. First come, first serve, no reservations needed, we will go in order of the line. Available at all four locations on the following dates and times: 

East Hills Library with photographer Tara of Tara Duckworth Photography on Saturday, November 8, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Washington Park Library with photographer Jensen of Lens & Light Photography on Saturday, November 8, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Downtown Library with photographer Derika of DerikaS Photography on Saturday, November 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Carnegie Library with photographer Kelsey of Aperture's Haven Photography on Saturday, November 15 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

These photographers are generously donating their time and talent to bring this program to SJPL, we appreciate the support of our community!
 

Gather your family and dress up in your holiday best for a free family photo at the library! We are hosting local photographers to snap a quick family photo for free. Afterwards, you will receive an email with a digital copy of the picture for your personal use. First come, first serve, no reservations needed, we will go in order of the line. Available at all four locations on the following dates and times: 

East Hills Library with photographer Tara of Tara Duckworth Photography on Saturday, November 8, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Washington Park Library with photographer Jensen of Lens & Light Photography on Saturday, November 8, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Downtown Library with photographer Derika of DerikaS Photography on Saturday, November 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Carnegie Library with photographer Kelsey of Aperture's Haven Photography on Saturday, November 15 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

These photographers are generously donating their time and talent to bring this program to SJPL, we appreciate the support of our community!