‘Tis the season for coziness. Grab a blanket, your fluffy socks, and your favorite warm drink or snack. Hop into a reading nook and sink into a good book. Adults, ages 18 and up, track your reading and activities from December 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026. Complete the challenge by reading four books, then stop by any library branch to pick up your free candle by Icarus Designs, or camp mug* and exclusive invitation to the Wrap-Up Party. 
We have four grand prizes, which you can enter to win! You choose which prize to enter your digital 'raffle' tickets into. You earn one ticket per book read (up to 20), one ticket for completing the challenge, up to thirteen tickets by completing the bonus activities for a total of 34 possible 'raffle' tickets. For grand prize descriptions, please see Beanstack or ask a library staff member.

Track your reading and/or activities and enter your tickets on Beanstack at sjplibrary.beanstack.com
*Prizes available while supplies last.

Join us for Storytime, where little listeners will cuddle up for a fun-filled story and then bring the tale to life with a hands-on craft adventure! Perfect for tiny hands and big imaginations. Ages 0-6.

This session will equip parents and guardians with essential knowledge and practical strategies to ensure their children's safety in the digital world. Attendees will learn about common online risks, how to identify and prevent cyberbullying, responsible social media use, and tools for monitoring online activity. 

Mr. Gorman brings 27 years of experience in cybersecurity, instructing for Colleges and Universities, working for several private security firms, and for several federal government agencies, in online safety education to provide actionable insights.

For adults, registration required

If you and your child enjoy a variety of games, crafts, and activities, join us every week for Tricky Tuesday! This program is best for Children ages 6 to 12.

Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is Trading Places (1983) 1 hour 58 minutes, R.

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 learning English and need a place to practice? Would you like to help others improve their English? Join the conversation every Tuesday to practice or to share your English skills with friends.