Features different crafts each week.

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is Twister (1996) 113 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.

Can't get enough Anime? Meet at the library for two hours of socializing and communally enjoying your shared passion of Anime!

For ages 12-17, no registration required.

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.

Parents! Do you have a young child who would like practice reading over the summer with a Teen Mentor? Check out our new program called A+ Readers! Each Thursday from 2-4 p.m. in June we will meet at the East Hills Library for some fun reading practice time. We will pair up the Teen mentors with young readers during this drop-in program. This program will take place at The Bartlett Center in July!

Teens ages 13-18 are invited to join us at Washington Park Library for the ever popular 'diamond painting'. We will have enough supplies provided for one project each. *Registration is required

Join us for the 6th Annual Local History Week! We will be running two scavenger hunts all week. 

Cemetery Scavenger Hunt

Local History Scavenger Hunt

This whole week, we will be rehearsing "Bad Auditions for Bad Actors" by Ian McWethy. This 40 minute play will be performed at 3:30 P.M Saturday July 27th, 2024. 

A Reader's Theater is a way to get students involved with theater, but does not put the pressure of memorizing lines on them. This gives them an opportunity to focus more on technique and reading practice. Join us to work on your acting skills!

Features different crafts each week.

This whole week, we will be rehearsing "Bad Auditions for Bad Actors" by Ian McWethy. This 40 minute play will be performed at 3:30 P.M Saturday July 27th, 2024. 

A Reader's Theater is a way to get students involved with theater, but does not put the pressure of memorizing lines on them. This gives them an opportunity to focus more on technique and reading practice. Join us to work on your acting skills!

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is The Great Outdoors (1988) 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 Ms. Sarah for an interactive program learning about animals you may see in Missouri. There will not be live animals, but there will be pelts to touch, skulls and antlers, and animal tracks impressions. Come learn about the animals you may find in your backyard! 

This whole week, we will be rehearsing "Bad Auditions for Bad Actors" by Ian McWethy. This 40 minute play will be performed at 3:30 P.M Saturday July 27th, 2024. 

A Reader's Theater is a way to get students involved with theater, but does not put the pressure of memorizing lines on them. This gives them an opportunity to focus more on technique and reading practice. Join us to work on your acting skills!

Parents! Do you have a young child who would like practice reading over the summer with a Teen Mentor? Check out our new program called A+ Readers! Each Thursday from 2-4 p.m. in June we will meet at the East Hills Library for some fun reading practice time. We will pair up the Teen mentors with young readers during this drop-in program. This program will take place at The Bartlett Center in July!

This whole week, we will be rehearsing "Bad Auditions for Bad Actors" by Ian McWethy. This 40 minute play will be performed at 3:30 P.M Saturday July 27th, 2024. 

A Reader's Theater is a way to get students involved with theater, but does not put the pressure of memorizing lines on them. This gives them an opportunity to focus more on technique and reading practice. Join us to work on your acting skills!

Monthly Board meeting of the SJPL Board of Trustees.

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.

This whole week, we will be rehearsing "Bad Auditions for Bad Actors" by Ian McWethy. This 40 minute play will be performed at 3:30 P.M Saturday July 27th, 2024. 

A Reader's Theater is a way to get students involved with theater, but does not put the pressure of memorizing lines on them. This gives them an opportunity to focus more on technique and reading practice. Join us to work on your acting skills!

¡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!

Final run through of Bad Auditions for Bad Actors. 

On this day, our Reader's Theater will be performing the one act play "Bad Auditions for Bad Actors" by Ian McWethy. Open to all who would like to see a fun show!

Features different crafts each week.

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is Migration (2023) 82 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.

Cool off with the staff from the St. Joseph Public Library for an end of Summer Reading Ice Skating Party at Bode Ice Arena.  Admission is free!  The fun is priceless!  All children must be accompanied by an adult. Safe and courteous behaviors are required to participate.  Food and drinks for sell at the Bode concession stand. 

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 play games on the switch! 

This week we will be doing a Super Smash Bros Tournament

Do you love to do jigsaw puzzles? We do too! But what do you do with the ones you have completed? Now's your chance to swap some you have done with some new to you puzzles at this puzzle swap! Just bring a puzzle (or two, or three) and we'll swap with each other. For all ages, no registration required. 

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire (2024) 125 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.

Teens! Come hang out in a casual atmosphere on the second Friday of the summer months. There will be various activities available to choose from including video games, board games, cartoons, movies, and/or crafts. Snacks provided! No registration required, for teens ages 12-17.

Gather your friends and spend some time together around the FAKE fire and listen to "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" while you make elevated s'mores. Come celebrate National S'mores day with us.

Join us to play games on the switch! 

On this day we will be playing Mario Kart 8.

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is The Boys in the Boat (2023) 123 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.