For teens this month at your library

Roll for Initiative and join us at the Downtown Library to adventure in magical realms.  This weekly Dungeons & Dragons club will have some character sheets made, or you can develop your own character.  Beginners and experienced adventurers welcome.  Are you a Dungeon Master?  We need you!  Call 232-7729 and ask for Jen to discuss details.  

For ages 14 years and up!

Space is limited and registration is required.

Prep for National Cocoa Day with a DIY hot chocolate bar, and get the book recommendations you need for winter reading!

For teens in 7th through 12th grade (MUST be 12-18 AND in 7th through 12th grade). 

Looking for something to do on a Friday night?  Hang out at the library AFTER HOURS! Meet up with other teens, play games, watch movies, or play hide and go seek.  Light refreshments provided.  Sign up and permission slip required.

For more information contact the East Hills Library at 236-2136. Fill out this form to register.

Please print out and complete the attached permission form. Be sure to have BOTH the parent/guardian AND the teen sign the form and remember to bring it with you to the event.

Join Ms. Elizabeth on the second Saturday of the month for STEAM Saturday! Each month we will do a project or activity that emphasises one of the steam components: Science Technology Engineering Art Math.

For Grades K-8

This month's project is LED Ornaments! We'll build our own light-up ornaments with LED lights while also learning about circuits. Students age 8 and older should be able to do it independently while younger kids can still have fun with it with some help from adults.

Register to let us know to expect you, but feel free to drop in as well. Supplies may be limited. For more information call 236-2136.

For teens and adults. 

Get your board game geek on at the library!

Each month, our local tabletop gaming expert will introduce a new game and walk the group through a round of gameplay. An assortment of additional games will be available to enjoy during this three-hour event. Open to all levels of gamers, ages 12+. Participants are welcome to bring their own games to share with the group. No prior gameplay experience is required.

The December TTGC meet-up will feature "Dead of Winter"

Enjoy a free movie and popcorn with friends!

Elf- PG- 97 min, 2003

Monthly meeting of the Library Board of Trustees begins at 5:00 p.m.  The Budget/Personnel Committee meets at 4:45 p.m.  Both meetings are open to the public.

Roll for Initiative and join us at the Downtown Library to adventure in magical realms.  This weekly Dungeons & Dragons club will have some character sheets made, or you can develop your own character.  Beginners and experienced adventurers welcome.  Are you a Dungeon Master?  We need you!  Call 232-7729 and ask for Jen to discuss details.  

For ages 14 years and up!

Space is limited and registration is required.

Back by popular demand, we are hosting three full days of our wizarding-themed Escape Room!

Do you have what it takes to save Hogwarts from impending doom? Teams of 4-6 participants will have 30 minutes to work together, decipher clues, and (hopefully) escape our enchanted room in time to stop the menacing forces of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named.

Pre-registration is required. All ages welcome but this event is best suited for adults and children ages 8+.

The online registration for the Harry Potter Escape Room queue opens at 9:00AM on Wednesday, December 18th.

We anticipate that all escape room slots will be full within the first hour, so please register as close to 9:00AM as possible to increase your chances of receiving your preferred day and time.

This link will activate when registration begins: https://forms.gle/iQ8Y8kzX1UojwdCq7

Online registration is preferred, however, interested parties without internet access may call 816-236-2136 to be added to the queue. Library wizards will then contact queued registrants via Muggle technology (telephone) in order of timestamp to secure a specific time slot for your team. **Unanswered calls will forfeit your line priority.**

Visit sjpl.lib.mo.us/escape for more details!

The escape room will be offered by appointment ONLY on:

Friday, January 3rd

Saturday, January 4th

Sunday, January 5th

Come enjoy Pokemon themed crafts and activities! All supplies are provided. Bring your handheld games, cards, and art to share, battle, and trade with other Pokemon fans!

Roll for Initiative and join us at the Downtown Library to adventure in magical realms.  This weekly Dungeons & Dragons club will have some character sheets made, or you can develop your own character.  Beginners and experienced adventurers welcome.  Are you a Dungeon Master?  We need you!  Call 232-7729 and ask for Jen to discuss details.  

For ages 14 years and up!

Space is limited and registration is required.

The Book Buddies Pony Express Therapy Dogs, in partnership with the Washington Park 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.

Do you love Anime?  Teens are welcome to join our Anime Club.  We enjoy an anime selection and related crafts or trivia contest.  Snacks and drinks provided!

Join us any time between 12 and 4. Activities include photo props with a Christmas back drop, crafts and many more TBD.

Do you need a space where you can really just be who you are?  Every month, we'll have a fun activity in a safe space.  LGBTQIA+ teens and young adults ages 14-21 (and their allies) are invited to hang out, do some crafts and chat in an environment that is judgment free.  All are welcome, but open hearts and open minds are required to attend.  

For ages 14 - 21 years

This month's activity: Decorating (and eating!) cookies.

Don't be a cotton-headed ninnymuggins! Join us for a special interactive viewing of Elf starring Will Ferrel and Zoey Deschanel. All of the major food groups will be there--candy, candy canes, candy corns, and SYRUP! Make sure you're there too!

Are you a fan of Disney's Descendants? Then don't miss this Triple Feature! The first 30 attendees will receive a free Disney coloring book.

9:30 a.m. Descendants (2015) NR Running time 120 minutes

12 p.m. Descendants 2 (2017) NR Running time 120 minutes

2:30 p.m. Descendants 3 (2019) NR Running time 120 minutes

Attendees are welcome to bring snacks and drinks with lids.

No need to register but call 236-2136 or visit the East Hills Library if you have any questions.

Monday 12/30: Event Prep for Noon Year's Eve Program

Limited to teens and tweens in 7th-12th grade, ages 12+.

• • Assist with decorations and craft prep for NYE event
  • Volunteers arrive @ 1PM; leave @ approx. 3PM

Tuesday 12/31: Noon Year's Eve Program

Limited to teens and tweens in 7th-12th grade, ages 12+.

• Assist with set up of event
• Set-Up 9AM-11AM
• Blowing up balloons, assisting with decorations, setting up refreshments and crafts/activities

Tuesday 12/31: Noon Year's Eve Program

Limited to teens and tweens in 7th-12th grade, ages 12+.

• Assist with set up/tear down and help children with activities crafts
• Program Volunteers arrive 9AM-10:30AM, leave @ approx. 2PM

Families with children of all ages are welcome to ring in the New Year at the East Hills Library. No need to stay up late, we’ll have a balloon drop and countdown at NOON! Join us at 11 AM for crafts, snacks, and games.

Register to let us know to expect you, but feel free to drop in as well. Supplies may be limited. For more information call 236-2136.

Celebrate New Year's Eve with us! Bring your friends to sing karaoke songs, eat snacks and win prizes!

K-12th Grade

Thursday 1/2: Set Up Harry Potter Escape Room

Limited to teens and tweens in 7th-12th grade, ages 12+.

• Moving furniture and staging escape room decorations
• Volunteers arrive @ 11AM; leave @ approx. 2PM
• Wear comfortable/appropriate clothing. Involves bending, lifting, reaching, etc.

Back by popular demand, we are hosting three full days of our wizarding-themed Escape Room!

Do you have what it takes to save Hogwarts from impending doom? Teams of 4-6 participants will have 30 minutes to work together, decipher clues, and (hopefully) escape our enchanted room in time to stop the menacing forces of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named.

Pre-registration is required. All ages welcome but this event is best suited for adults and children ages 8+.

The online registration for the Harry Potter Escape Room queue opens at 9:00AM on Wednesday, December 18th.

We anticipate that all escape room slots will be full within the first hour, so please register as close to 9:00AM as possible to increase your chances of receiving your preferred day and time.

This link will activate when registration begins: https://forms.gle/iQ8Y8kzX1UojwdCq7

Online registration is preferred, however, interested parties without internet access may call 816-236-2136 to be added to the queue. Library wizards will then contact queued registrants via Muggle technology (telephone) in order of timestamp to secure a specific time slot for your team. **Unanswered calls will forfeit your line priority.**

Visit sjpl.lib.mo.us/escape for more details!

The escape room will be offered by appointment ONLY on:

Friday, January 3rd

Saturday, January 4th

Sunday, January 5th

Friday 1/3 through Sunday 1/5 : Assist Library Staff at the Harry Potter Escape Room

Limited to teens and tweens in 7th-12th grade, ages 12+.

• Dress like a house elf or wizard, greet escape room visitors, reset puzzles between groups, help visitors with photobooth.
• All day event, but multiple shifts available. Contact Ms. Jess for preferred shifts and availability.
• The HP Escape Room is active Friday 9AM-4:30PM; Saturday 9AM-4:30PM; Sunday 11AM-3PM

What better way to celebrate a day off from school than doing some fun winter related crafts? Children through adults are welcomed.

Back by popular demand, we are hosting three full days of our wizarding-themed Escape Room!

Do you have what it takes to save Hogwarts from impending doom? Teams of 4-6 participants will have 30 minutes to work together, decipher clues, and (hopefully) escape our enchanted room in time to stop the menacing forces of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named.

Pre-registration is required. All ages welcome but this event is best suited for adults and children ages 8+.

The online registration for the Harry Potter Escape Room queue opens at 9:00AM on Wednesday, December 18th.

We anticipate that all escape room slots will be full within the first hour, so please register as close to 9:00AM as possible to increase your chances of receiving your preferred day and time.

This link will activate when registration begins: https://forms.gle/iQ8Y8kzX1UojwdCq7

Online registration is preferred, however, interested parties without internet access may call 816-236-2136 to be added to the queue. Library wizards will then contact queued registrants via Muggle technology (telephone) in order of timestamp to secure a specific time slot for your team. **Unanswered calls will forfeit your line priority.**

Visit sjpl.lib.mo.us/escape for more details!

The escape room will be offered by appointment ONLY on:

Friday, January 3rd

Saturday, January 4th

Sunday, January 5th

Friday 1/3 through Sunday 1/5 : Assist Library Staff at the Harry Potter Escape Room

Limited to teens and tweens in 7th-12th grade, ages 12+.

• Dress like a house elf or wizard, greet escape room visitors, reset puzzles between groups, help visitors with photobooth.
• All day event. Contact Ms. Jess for preferred shifts.
• The HP Escape Room is active Friday 9AM-4:30PM; Saturday 9AM-4:30PM; Sunday 11AM-3PM

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.

Back by popular demand, we are hosting three full days of our wizarding-themed Escape Room!

Do you have what it takes to save Hogwarts from impending doom? Teams of 4-6 participants will have 30 minutes to work together, decipher clues, and (hopefully) escape our enchanted room in time to stop the menacing forces of He-Who-Must-Not-Be-Named.

Pre-registration is required. All ages welcome but this event is best suited for adults and children ages 8+.

The online registration for the Harry Potter Escape Room queue opens at 9:00AM on Wednesday, December 18th.

We anticipate that all escape room slots will be full within the first hour, so please register as close to 9:00AM as possible to increase your chances of receiving your preferred day and time.

This link will activate when registration begins: https://forms.gle/iQ8Y8kzX1UojwdCq7

Online registration is preferred, however, interested parties without internet access may call 816-236-2136 to be added to the queue. Library wizards will then contact queued registrants via Muggle technology (telephone) in order of timestamp to secure a specific time slot for your team. **Unanswered calls will forfeit your line priority.**

Visit sjpl.lib.mo.us/escape for more details!

The escape room will be offered by appointment ONLY on:

Friday, January 3rd

Saturday, January 4th

Sunday, January 5th

Friday 1/3 through Sunday 1/5 : Assist Library Staff at the Harry Potter Escape Room

Limited to teens and tweens in 7th-12th grade, ages 12+.

• Dress like a house elf or wizard, greet escape room visitors, reset puzzles between groups, help visitors with photobooth.
• All day event. Contact Ms. Jess for preferred shifts.
• The HP Escape Room is active Friday 9AM-4:30PM; Saturday 9AM-4:30PM; Sunday 11AM-3PM

Monday 1/6: Tear Down Harry Potter Escape Room and Holiday Decorations

Limited to teens and tweens in 7th-12th grade, ages 12+.

• Moving furniture and taking down escape room and holiday decoration
• Volunteers arrive @ 11:30AM; leave @ approx. 3PM
• Wear comfortable/appropriate clothing for lifting, bending, reaching

We'll sing and strum along to music with chords and lyrics displayed on the movie screen in the theater. Feel free to bring any sheet or self-written music to share with the group. While beginners are welcome, this class is intended for uke players with a basic understanding of chords and strumming. It's a fun opportunity to meet new ukulele friends, practice the art of strumming and singing songs, and celebrate music at the library!

Participants must bring their own ukulele.

Enjoy a free movie and popcorn with friends! 

Ralph Breaks the Internet- PG- 112 min, 2018

Roll for Initiative and join us at the Downtown Library to adventure in magical realms.  This weekly Dungeons & Dragons club will have some character sheets made, or you can develop your own character.  Beginners and experienced adventurers welcome.  Are you a Dungeon Master?  We need you!  Call 232-7729 and ask for Jen to discuss details.  

For ages 14 years and up!

Space is limited and registration is required.

The monthly meeting of the LEGO Club where all Lego enthusiasts from Kindergarten on up are invited to come and build with us. This month's theme is to be announced. Participants are encouraged to bring their own LEGOs, but we have some too.

January's theme is Arctic Animals.

Roll for Initiative and join us at the Downtown Library to adventure in magical realms.  This weekly Dungeons & Dragons club will have some character sheets made, or you can develop your own character.  Beginners and experienced adventurers welcome.  Are you a Dungeon Master?  We need you!  Call 232-7729 and ask for Jen to discuss details.  

For ages 14 years and up!

Space is limited and registration is required.

For teens in 7th through 12th grade (MUST be 12-18 AND in 7th through 12th grade). 

Looking for something to do on a Friday night?  Hang out at the library AFTER HOURS! Meet up with other teens, play games, watch movies, or play hide and go seek.  Light refreshments provided.  Sign up and permission slip required.

For more information contact the East Hills Library at 236-2136. Fill out this form to register.

Please print out and complete the attached permission form. Be sure to have BOTH the parent/guardian AND the teen sign the form and remember to bring it with you to the event.