Join us for the 6th Annual Local History Week! To participate, please complete the forms below. You may also turn in a paper copy of the Cemetery Scavenger to our Downtown Branch. At the end of Local History Week there will be a drawing for a prize for each! If you have any questions please contact us at 816-232-8151.

Cemetery Scavenger Hunt

Local History Scavenger Hunt

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.

August 15 is Relaxation Day! Washington Park has the perfect way for you to relax, reset, and restore your calmness. Grab your friends and come color your stress away. A variety of coloring books and colored pencils will be provided for use.

Some world records just sound easy, right? Like, eating the most crackers in one minute or using alphabet noodles to spell the alphabet the fastest. Do you think that you can do it? Join us to give it a shot. 

Join us to play games on the switch! 

On this day we will be doing another Super Smash Bros Tournament.

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is Godzilla X Kong: The New Empire (2024) 115 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.

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.

Monthly Board meeting of the SJPL Board of Trustees.

¡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!