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Wacky Wednesday Take and Make

April 27, 2021September 27, 2021 Crystal Stuck

Each week crafts will be available for pickup any time throughout the day. Featuring fun crafts that maybe wacky for the time of year. Call Carnegie (816-238-0526) to schedule a pickup.   Supplies are limited. Not recommended for children under 3.

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Fairy Tale Friday Scavenger Hunts

April 12, 2021September 30, 2021 Mary Beth Revels

Join us for a weekly fairy tale themed scavenger hunt this summer! Each week for the nine weeks of the summer reading program we will introduce a new fairy tale, folktale, or fable and provide four cards for you to collect to retell the story. Collect all the cards, then use the images printed on […]

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SJPL Sprouts: Grow Lifelong Readers

January 25, 2021January 5, 2022 Mary Beth Revels

Grow lifelong readers with SJPL Sprouts! Mr. Will Stuck, Edu-tainer and Storyteller, introduces pre-reading skills, activities, and fun books for children and caregivers throughout fifteen engaging episodes. Enjoy the episodes below or visit the YouTube playlist directly using this link: SJPL Sprouts YouTube playlist SJPL Sprouts is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library […]

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VIRTUAL Minecraft Meet-Ups

April 30, 2020September 27, 2021 Mary Beth Revels

We have  bi-weekly 1.5 hour Minecraft playing sessions using the Bedrock edition (this is the version that Windows 10, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Android and iOS all use). We also connect via Zoom to make communication during the game easier! Fill out the registration form through the SJPL Web Calendar to save your spot and receive […]

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Downtown Library
927 Felix Street
St. Joseph, MO 64501
Circulation: (816) 232-7729
Reference: (816) 232-8151
Text: (816) 249-1377 english/español
Children's: (816) 232-3812
Administration: (816) 232-4038
Outreach & Library-by-Mail: (816) 236-2107
Open Today: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tomorrow: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Downtown Library Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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East Hills Library
502 N. Woodbine Road
St. Joseph, MO 64506
Circulation: (816) 236-2136
Children's: (816) 236-1424

Open Today: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Tomorrow: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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East Hills Library Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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Carnegie Library
316 Massachusetts Street
St. Joseph, MO 64504
(816) 238-0526
Open Today: Closed - Closed
Tomorrow: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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Carnegie Library Hours
Monday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday: 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday: Closed - Closed
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Washington Park Library
1821 N. Third Street
St. Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 232-2052
Open Today: Closed - Closed
Tomorrow: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Washington Park Library Hours
Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: Closed - Closed
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