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

Not recommended for children under 3.

YWCA GRIT program for teens that is presented by staff from the YWCA.

This weekly program is open to teens and provides various activities.

Do you want to get a photograph of the family, but you are running out of time and money? Never fear, the library is here! We are hosting local photographer, Emma Spiking, to snap a quick family photo for free. Wear your holiday best! After the mini session, 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: 

Washington Park Library on Saturday, December 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

East Hills Library on Saturday, December 9, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Carnegie Library on Saturday, December 9 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Downtown Library on Sunday, December 10 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m

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.

The St. Joseph Public Library is partnering with local schools to bring author Mindy McGinnis to St. Joseph!

Mindy McGinnis is an Edgar Award-winning novelist who writes across multiple genres, including post-apocalyptic, historical, thriller, contemporary, mystery, and fantasy.

Central High School will be hosting two presentations that will be open to the public, where all are welcome to hear Ms. McGinnis' presentation. Following each presentation will be a time for book signing; she will have books available to purchase at the event. Please arrive to the school 15 minutes early to go through the visitor check-in process. 

At 10 a.m. she will discuss:

The Initial Insult and the Last Laugh

Mindy McGinnis discusses the inspiration for her duology The Initial Insult and The Last Laugh which draw heavily on the short stories of Edgar Allan Poe, while covering modern themes of class, bullying, and small town politics.

At 1 p.m. she will discuss:

Blood, Brains & Lobotomies

Author Mindy McGinnis shares the research behind her Edgar Award-Winning Gothic historical thriller, A Madness So Discreet. Learn about how doctors treated brain injuries in the 1890’s and the different aspects of care for the mentally ill – for better or for worse. Also included is a brief history of The Athens Lunatic Asylum, the setting for the novel.

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is Home Alone (1990) 102 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.

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

Not recommended for children under 3.

YWCA GRIT program for teens that is presented by staff from the YWCA.

This weekly program is open to teens and provides various activities.

The Teen Advisory Board is for teens in grades 6th-12th. If you are looking for a great way to earn service hours and get some leadership experience while also helping to shape library services and programs for teens, then the TAB is for you! 

Meetings take place at different branches of the St. Joseph Public Library mostly on Thursdays unless it is stated otherwise. 

We are not accepting new applications at this time, but if you have interest in the Teen Advisory Board call Evelyn Holtzclaw at 816-232-7729 for more information. 

Do you want to get a photograph of the family, but you are running out of time and money? Never fear, the library is here! We are hosting local photographer, Emma Spiking, to snap a quick family photo for free. Wear your holiday best! After the mini session, 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: 

Washington Park Library on Saturday, December 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

East Hills Library on Saturday, December 9, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Carnegie Library on Saturday, December 9 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Downtown Library on Sunday, December 10 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m

Do you want to get a photograph of the family, but you are running out of time and money? Never fear, the library is here! We are hosting local photographer, Emma Spiking, to snap a quick family photo for free. Wear your holiday best! After the mini session, 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: 

Washington Park Library on Saturday, December 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

East Hills Library on Saturday, December 9, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Carnegie Library on Saturday, December 9 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Downtown Library on Sunday, December 10 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m

Join us as we make multiple gingerbread crafts. Feel free to also take advantage of https://sjpl.librarymarket.com/event/free-family-photo-mini-session-carnegie that is going on at the same times as the crafternoon.

Do you want to get a photograph of the family, but you are running out of time and money? Never fear, the library is here! We are hosting local photographer, Emma Spiking, to snap a quick family photo for free. Wear your holiday best! After the mini session, 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: 

Washington Park Library on Saturday, December 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

East Hills Library on Saturday, December 9, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Carnegie Library on Saturday, December 9 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Downtown Library on Sunday, December 10 from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is A Christmas Story (1983) 98 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.

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

Not recommended for children under 3.

YWCA GRIT program for teens that is presented by staff from the YWCA.

This weekly program is open to teens and provides various activities.

Teens! Do you like a good gift exchange? Well, join us for this Teen After Hours: White Elephant. If you can, bring a friend and a wrapped gift that is a $5 value, and let's have a good time!

If you have not already filled one out, please print the Teen After Hours Permission Form and have it filled out before attending. 

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is The Polar Express (2004) 100 Minutes, G. 

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.

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

Not recommended for children under 3.

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.

YWCA GRIT program for teens that is presented by staff from the YWCA.

This weekly program is open to teens and provides various activities.

Monthly Board meeting of the SJPL Board of Trustees.

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

Not recommended for children under 3.

Teens! Do you think that you know food? Well, let's put that to the test. Let's see if you can taste color. M&Ms aren't flavored, but they are different colors, so can you tell the difference without looking at them? 

YWCA GRIT program for teens that is presented by staff from the YWCA.

This weekly program is open to teens and provides various activities.

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

This will be a tester program to gauge interest in a monthly Anime Club. We will serve snacks, chat, and watch some Anime.

For ages 12 and up.