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Upcoming Children’s Events at St. Joseph Public Library
Date: Thursday, June 1
Time: 12:00am - 12:00am
Location: Cross-Branch
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Program Type: Early Literacy
Ages: Baby - Pre-K, Children, All Ages
Description:
Come in to your preferred branch to adopt a reading buddy beginning June 1st. Pick out a bag (each one's a surprise!), name your little animal and read to it every day. Be sure to check in on Beanstack that you adopted a buddy. One per person, while supplies last. *Contains small parts, not intended for children under 3.
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Date: Tuesday, June 6
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Carnegie Library
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Program Type: Community Events, Performances
Ages: Children, All Ages
Description:
Join us for a daring, high energy show filled with stunts, history, physics and lots of light hearted humor and fun with The Whip Guy!
It's a show that is perfect for audiences of all ages, keeping them captivated, entertained, and involved.
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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, June 6
Time: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: Washington Park Library
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Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Ages: Baby - Pre-K, Children, Teens
Description:
Come to Washington Park Library for and pick up a craft for Tricky Tuesday!
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Date: Tuesday, June 6
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: Community Events, Performances
Ages: Children, All Ages
Description:
Join us for a daring, high energy show filled with stunts, history, physics and lots of light hearted humor and fun with The Whip Guy!
It's a show that is perfect for audiences of all ages, keeping them captivated, entertained, and involved.
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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, June 6
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 Meatballs (1979) 92 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, June 7
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: East Hills Library
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Program Type: Community Events, Performances
Ages: Children, All Ages
Description:
Join us for a daring, high energy show filled with stunts, history, physics and lots of light hearted humor and fun with The Whip Guy!
It's a show that is perfect for audiences of all ages, keeping them captivated, entertained, and involved.
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, June 8
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Location: Carnegie Library
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Program Type: Arts & Crafts
Ages: All Ages
Description:
Join us as we do crafts in the park outside the library. Intended for all ages. In the case of rain or extreme heat the event will be moved indoors.
Take and make kits of leftover crafts will be available while supplies last.
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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: Thursday, June 8
Time: 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Location: Washington Park Library
Room: Storytime Room (Washington Park)
Program Type: Community Events
Ages: All Ages
Description:
Kim Schutte, Historic Preservation Planner for the City of St. Joseph, will share information about the River Bluff Gateway Project and how it can and is benefitting our Community.
No registration is required for this informational event.
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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: Friday, June 9
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Storytime Room (East Hills)
Program Type: Early Literacy
Ages: Baby - Pre-K, Children
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!
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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: Saturday, June 10
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: East Hills Library
Room: Conference Room
Program Type: Health & Wellness, Miscellaneous
Ages: Children
Description:
Join yoga instructor, Jamie Davis for a morning of fun and yoga for kids ages 5-12. Bring a yoga mat if you have one!
Registration is required. Space is limited.
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Date: Saturday, June 10
Time: 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: Carnegie Library
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Program Type: Arts & Crafts, Storytimes
Ages: All Ages
Description:
Bring your entire family to the library for storytime!!! Each session will end with a craft. Weather permitting we will be outside in the park.
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Date: Monday, June 12
Time: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Storytime Room (Downtown)
Program Type: Book Clubs/Authors
Ages: Children
Description:
Come and join us for Graphic Novel Club. Bring your own graphic novel that you are currently reading or check out one of ours. We will be taking a look at books that use illustrations and more complex ideas than picture books. This club will help promote reading through discussion and exploration of new titles. This program is best for children ages 8-13.
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Date: Tuesday, June 13
Time: 10:00am - 11:00am
Location: Downtown Library
Room: Owen Meeting Room
Program Type: Community Events, Performances
Ages: Children, 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.
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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.