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.

Dive into science and make waves as we explore the vast seas with Mad Science this week at your library!

Dive into science and make waves as we explore the vast seas with Mad Science this week at your library!

Dive into science and make waves as we explore the vast seas with Mad Science this week at your library!

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is Jaws (1975) 124 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.

Dive into science and make waves as we explore the vast seas with Mad Science this week at your library!

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.

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.

Join us the first Saturday of every month to have fun with a tabletop or video game. Examples of games that are available to play are Betrayal at House on the Hill, Ticket to Ride, and more! 

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is O Brother, Where Art Thou? (2000) 106 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.

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.

We want to bring teens from all experiences and backgrounds who have a shared love for acting together. Whether you are a beginner or a pro, we hope that you will join us for a fun camp filled with learning, games, and lots of fun. Free of charge!

In the third installment of our Teen Theatre series we will learn the basics of set design. From making canvas walls, to shredding the perfect zombie costume we’ll get you set up for your future in theatre! 

*Registration and completed permission form are required. 

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.

We will kick off our Shark Week with a Family Movie Night featuring Pixar/Disney's "Finding Dory," with her whale shark friend Destiny!

Running Time: 103 minutes

Rating: PG

All ages are welcome. Popcorn provided while supplies last. You are welcome to bring a drink with lid. 

Conservationist Sarah is NOT afraid of sharks, and you shouldn't be either!  Join us to learn all about the importance of sharks to our oceans and the big role they play in the ecosystem this week at your library.

Conservationist Sarah is NOT afraid of sharks, and you shouldn't be either!  Join us to learn all about the importance of sharks to our oceans and the big role they play in the ecosystem, this week at your library.

Conservationist Sarah is NOT afraid of sharks, and you shouldn't be either!  Join us to learn all about the importance of sharks to our oceans and the big role they play in the ecosystem this week at your library.

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is The Goonies (1985) 114 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.

Are you GILL-ty of dog-earing the pages of your books?
Save your book pages and pick up this JAWsome kit to make an origami shark bookmark!

Available at East Hills, beginning July 13, while supplies last. 

Conservationist Sarah is NOT afraid of sharks, and you shouldn't be either!  Join us to learn all about the importance of sharks to our oceans and the big role they play in the ecosystem this week at your library.

Being an adult is hard. Especially when everyone else makes it look so easy.  Here’s a tip, everybody struggles with being an adult. But we can help! We can’t teach you everything, but in this series of programs designed for teens and young adults, we will show you some of the basics. 

In this segment of adulting 101 we will give you some tips on caring for your mental health. Everyone needs to practice self-care, but some people find it hard taking time out of their busy schedules to even think about themselves. Join Harriet Gordon as she shows you how to practice self-care.

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.

Join us for another shark week activity! We will be like a cookie-cutter shark and cut out shapes from dough, both edible and not! 

For grades K-8, registration encouraged.

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

This month we will be catching some rays and celelbrating Shark Week with a shark suncathcer!

For grades K-8, supplies limited, registration encouraged.

Join us for hands-on water exploration with the Griffon Mobile Lab and their scientists this week at your library!

Join us for hands-on water exploration with the Griffon Mobile Lab and their scientists this week at your library!

Community Focus Group to assist the St. Joseph Public Library in developing our next Long Range Plan.  We are especially interested in talking to people at this meeting who do not currently use library services.  Call Director Mary Beth Revels at 816-232-4038 or email at mrevels@sjpl.lib.mo.us to learn more.

Join us for hands-on water exploration with the Griffon Mobile Lab and their scientists this week at your library!

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is Death on the Nile (2022) 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.

Community Focus Group to assist the St. Joseph Public Library in developing our next Long Range Plan.  We are especially interested in talking to people at this meeting who do not currently use library services.  Call Director Mary Beth Revels at 816-232-4038 or email at mrevels@sjpl.lib.mo.us to learn more.

Join us for hands-on water exploration with the Griffon Mobile Lab and their scientists this week at your library!

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.

Whether you dream of attaining fame as a chess grandmaster or have never played and are curious about what the horses are called, then chess club is for you! We will meet once a month to play chess and talk strategy.  All skill levels welcome.

While attending a library program, masks may be required.  Space is limited. 

The monthly meeting of the LEGO Club where all Lego enthusiasts from kindergarten on up are invited to build and share their creations with us. Participants are encouraged to bring their own LEGOs, but we have some too.  The theme for our July meeting is Sharknado!

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.