Gather all together with the St. Joseph Public Library this summer! Log the books you read to earn badges and rewards. Register at: sjplibrary.beanstack.org Track the books you read online with the Beanstack app or ask for a paper reading log if you prefer to track your reading on paper. To complete the 2023 […]
Checkers Library TV Reading Road Trip: Full STEAM Ahead! (Fall 2021)
Checkers TV is a weekly educational entertainment program featuring Checkers the Inventor, his robot sidekick, Snoozer, and a variety of special visitors! Each weekly episode also includes segments featuring storytelling, author interviews, art projects, science experiments, interactive games, contests, comedy, magic, and exciting short films that will have children on the edge of their seats. […]
Wacky Wednesday Take and Make
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.
Fairy Tale Friday Scavenger Hunts
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 […]
SJPL Sprouts: Grow Lifelong Readers
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 […]
VIRTUAL Minecraft Meet-Ups
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 […]