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Upcoming Children’s Events at St. Joseph Public Library
Date: Tuesday, July 1
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 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.
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Date: Wednesday, July 2
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!
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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 2
Time: 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming
Ages: All Ages
Description:
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.
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Date: Thursday, July 3
Time: 11:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Ages: Children
Description:
If you enjoy watching butterflies, join us at the Downtown Library where we will make a beaded butterfly feeder that you can enjoy in your backyard!
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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: Thursday, July 3
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.
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We cannot guarantee that food served at this program has not come into contact with tree nuts, soy, or other allergens.
Date: Thursday, July 3
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: Saturday, July 5
Time: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Ages: Children, All Ages
Description:
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.
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Date: Monday, July 7
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 with a different theme each week. Afterward, stick around for a simple craft that little hands will love to make and take home!
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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: Tuesday, July 8
Time: 10:00am - 10:45am
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Program Type: Performances
Ages: All Ages
Description:
Luke “Skippy” Harbur is a performer, producer, and educator whose project, musicbyskippy, creates arts experiences for multigenerational audiences. Through beatboxing, songwriting, and other sound producing skills his work celebrates identity and combats isolation culture.
As an educator, he combines the English alphabet, movement, and vocal techniques to teach beatboxing, language development, and anxiety/stress relief. Audiences learn vocal warm ups, movement, singing techniques, and beatboxing sounds through workshops and family focused concerts.
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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 8
Time: 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Location: Carnegie Library
Room:
Program Type: Performances
Ages: All Ages
Description:
Luke “Skippy” Harbur is a performer, producer, and educator whose project, musicbyskippy, creates arts experiences for multigenerational audiences. Through beatboxing, songwriting, and other sound producing skills his work celebrates identity and combats isolation culture.
As an educator, he combines the English alphabet, movement, and vocal techniques to teach beatboxing, language development, and anxiety/stress relief. Audiences learn vocal warm ups, movement, singing techniques, and beatboxing sounds through workshops and family focused concerts.
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 8
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Games/Gaming, Movies
Ages: Children
Description:
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 8
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 Inside Out 2 (2024) 100 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.
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