St Joseph Public Library

08/22/2026

The Friends Annual Fall Book Sale is coming soon! Did you know Friends members get a private preview to most of the book sales?
Friends membership starts at $10 a year and you can join at any time at any of our libraries. Or sign up through the Friends Online Store at https://friends-sjpl.square.site/membership

08/21/2026

Join us every Tuesday at 4 p.m. at the Washington Park Library for Tricky Tuesday! Each week has a different theme and we enjoy a variety of games, crafts, and activities. Best for kids ages 6 - 12.

To see the theme for each week, check out our library calendar at: https://sjpl.librarymarket.com/events/month/2026/09

08/20/2026

Join us every Tuesday night at the East Hills Library for Front Row- Tuesday Night Film Series with Bob Shultz!

For titles and full movie details, be sure to check the library calendar at https://sjpl.librarymarket.com/

08/18/2026

Join Carnegie library Jenny Ellis and the virtual cozy mystery book club this month for Murder Will Out by Jennifer K. Breedlove. The author will be joining the discussion. To join virtually, register on the library calendar at: https://sjpl.librarymarket.com/event/breedlove1

The Virtual Murder, She Read Book Club is sponsored by the Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library.

08/17/2026

Every Friday at 10 a.m., children aged 0-6 and their caregivers are invited to learn and play together in the East Hills Storytime Room with the early literacy toy collection. In addition, we will sing songs and fingerplays featuring rhythm instruments, ribbon wands, scarves and/or shakers.

08/15/2026

Want to create a beautiful painting using watercolors but don't feel confident enough to jump in without guidance? This session is perfect for you! Join us at the Downtown Library on Thursday, August 27 at 2 p.m. All supplies provided.

Save your seat by registering: https://sjpl.librarymarket.com/event/watercolor-painting-26628

08/14/2026

It looks a little rough and it can be kind of loud, but we promise WASHINGTON PARK LIBRARY IS OPEN! Use the east side door (its on the left side when you park facing the back of the building) and press "1" in the elevator to get to the main part of the library.

08/14/2026

From August 14-16, our library card is your ticket to FREE admission at inspireU! 📚

Show your library card and receive one FREE admission per library card. ✨ This offer is generously sponsored by The Hofheimer Trust. ✨

Your library card is your ticket to FREE admission at inspireU! 📚

From August 14–16, show us your library card and receive one FREE admission per library card. ✨ And yes, cards from both local library systems, Rolling Hills Library and St Joseph Public Library, are included! This offer is generously sponsored by The Hofheimer Trust.

Come learn, play and discover with us!

08/13/2026

Are you ready for an adventure? Dr. Paula Hayward will guide us over the next several months as we take a literary journey through Middle Earth reading The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings.

For August we will be reading the first part of Return of the King, also known as book three of the trilogy. (Available for check out in book, eBook, and audiobook form). Join us at the Downtown Library on Tuesday, August 25 at 5 p.m. for discussion.

Let us know you're coming by registering at: https://sjpl.librarymarket.com/event/reading-middle-earth-25195

08/13/2026

Its inconceivable that you haven't signed up for this interactive movie event! You don't have to be a trained assassin from Guilder or have built up a tolerance for iocane powder to have fun storming this movie at the East Hills Library on Saturday, August at 2 p.m.

We can't tell you the movie title on facebook, but you can see full movie details and save your seat at our website at https://sjpl.librarymarket.com/event/interactive-movie-25780

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