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Upcoming Children’s Events at St. Joseph Public Library
Date: Tuesday, July 22
Time: 10:00am - 10:45am
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Program Type: Performances
Ages: All Ages
Description:
Meet the Animal Ambassadors from Exotics R Us, an educational outreach program that supports wildlife conservation and specializes in bringing education of the wild to you and yours.
Full Details »Disclaimer(s):
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Date: Tuesday, July 22
Time: 1:00pm - 1:45pm
Location: Carnegie Library
Room:
Program Type: Performances
Ages: All Ages
Description:
PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE FROM PREVIOUS SUMMER READING PERFORMERS!
Meet the Animal Ambassadors from Exotics R Us, an educational outreach program that supports wildlife conservation and specializes in bringing education of the wild to you and yours.
For all ages.
Full Details »Disclaimer(s):
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Date: Tuesday, July 22
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming, Movies
Ages: Children
Description:
This week we will be playing BINGO to win Back to School supplies! 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.
Full Details »Disclaimer(s):
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
Date: Tuesday, July 22
Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Program Type: Movies
Ages: All Ages
Description:
Our weekly movie event is hosted by professional movie critic Bob Shultz. This week’s movie is South Pacific (1958) 171 Minutes, Not Rated.
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.
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Date: Wednesday, July 23
Time: 10:00am - 10:45am
Location: East Hills Library
Room: The Theater
Program Type: Performances
Ages: All Ages
Description:
Meet the Animal Ambassadors from Exotics R Us, an educational outreach program that supports wildlife conservation and specializes in bringing education of the wild to you and yours.
Full Details »Disclaimer(s):
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Date: Wednesday, July 23
Time: 10:30am - 11:00am
Location: Carnegie Library
Room:
Program Type: Storytimes
Ages: Baby - Pre-K
Description:
Come and read books, get creative, and meet new friends at the Carnegie Library with Amanda!
Full Details »Disclaimer(s):
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
Date: Wednesday, July 23
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: Performances
Ages: All Ages
Description:
PLEASE NOTE THE TIME CHANGE FROM PREVIOUS SUMMER READING PERFORMERS!
Meet the Animal Ambassadors from Exotics R Us, an educational outreach program that supports wildlife conservation and specializes in bringing education of the wild to you and yours.
For all ages.
Full Details »Disclaimer(s):
The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Date: Thursday, July 24
Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Ages: Children
Description:
RISE: Reading with InterServ for Summer Enrichment is a dynamic summer program designed to foster a love of reading and learning in young minds. Through engaging stories, interactive activities, and small group reading, RISE helps children strengthen their literacy skills while making summer reading fun and exciting.
Full Details »Disclaimer(s):
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
Date: Thursday, July 24
Time: 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Early Literacy, Volunteer Opportunity
Ages: Children, Teens
Description:
Parents! Do you have a young child who would like practice reading over the summer with a Teen Mentor? Check out our mentor program called A+ Readers! Each Thursday from 2-4 p.m. in July we will meet at the East Hills Library for some fun reading practice time. We will pair up the Teen mentors with young readers during this drop-in program.
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Date: Thursday, July 24
Time: 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors, Early Literacy
Ages: Children
Description:
RISE: Reading with InterServ for Summer Enrichment is a dynamic summer program designed to foster a love of reading and learning in young minds. Through an engaging book club experience, RISE helps children strengthen their literacy skills while making summer reading fun and exciting.
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Date: Thursday, July 24
Time: 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Club Room
Program Type: Miscellaneous
Ages: All Ages
Description:
Regular monthly meeting of the SJPL Board of Trustees.
Full Details »Disclaimer(s):
We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
Date: Friday, July 25
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
Ages: Baby - Pre-K
Description:
Children ages 2-6 years and their grown-ups can learn while playing at our weekly Messy Munchkins sessions in June and July. Each week we’ll have child-directed play time where little ones can explore, learn, and yes, get messy all while having fun!
Themes and activities will vary; email msnider@sjpl.lib.mo.us for this week's theme.
Full Details »Disclaimer(s):
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.
Date: Monday, July 28
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy
Ages: Baby - Pre-K
Description:
Join us for a fun-filled Storytime designed for ages 0–6, where we’ll read delightful stories, sing songs, and enjoy playful rhymes together. Afterward, stick around for a simple craft that little hands will love to make and take home!
Full Details »Disclaimer(s):
This program is designed for children and accompanying adults. Please plan to attend and be engaged with your child for this program. Children 8 and under must always be accompanied by a parent or caregiver.
This program involves paint or other materials that can be messy. Please wear clothing that is okay to get stained.