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 Lanna of Lanna Rae 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 Lanna of Lanna Rae 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!
 

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

Join us to learn how to make bracelets using macrame techniques. All supplies will be provided, you just need to bring your creativity and patience. This is a great program for beginners and experienced macrame crafters alike.

Regular monthly meeting of the SJPL Board of Trustees.

Mac & Cheese. This comfort dish that has been simplified to the point that it is boxed and easy enough for kids to cook is also easy to make from scratch. Not only that, it's easy to modify with flavors and cooking techniques to make it personalized to your tastes. Join us as we show you two of our favorite methods and talk about many others. Bring your appetite!

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

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.

Acompáñanos a ver el clásico navideño El Expreso Polar (2004), película clasificación G, con audio en español y subtítulos en inglés. Habrá palomitas y chocolate caliente para los asistentes, pero puedes traer tus propios snacks y bebidas con tapa. La duración de la película es 1 hora y 40 minutos.

Las puertas se abrirán a las 6 y la película empezará a las 6:30 p.m., cerrándose el acceso al teatro a esa misma hora.

Evento para todas las edades, no requiere registrarse. 

Join us for the Christmas classic The Polar Express (2004) rated G in Spanish with English subtitles. We will provide free hot chocolate and popcorn, but feel free to bring your own snacks and drinks with a lid. The movie has a running time of 1 hour 40 minutes.

The doors will open at 6 and the movie will start at 6:30 p.m., late entry may not be possible.

For all ages, no registration required.

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is The Best Christmas Pageant Ever (2024) 1 hour 39 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.

Ready to stitch, slay, and create? Join us for Slay Crochet, a 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!  

¡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!

Join us as we do crafts of some not so scary Christmas creatures.