St Joseph Public Library

06/23/2026

This week, come to the library and find some "fossils". We'll give them the tools to dig through sand, soil, and tar.

Today, June 23 at 3 p.m. at Carnegie Library

Wednesday, June 24 at 10 a.m. at East Hills Library
Wednesday, June 24 at 3 p.m. at Washington Park Library

06/22/2026

Celebrate America's 250th Anniversary and show your American pride with red, white and blue tie-dye! At the East Hills Library on Friday, July 3, 10 a.m. No registration required, for all ages. Bring a 100% cotton t-shirt and we'll provide the dyes and instructions. 🇺🇸

06/21/2026

🦖This week, Kids can embrace their inner paleontologists by digging up these "ancient bones". We'll give them the tools to dig through sand, soil, and tar. Who knows what kind of history they will unearth? 🦕

Tuesday, June 23 @ 10 a.m. - Downtown Library
Tuesday, June 23 @ 3 p.m. - Carnegie Library

Wednesday, June 24 @ 10 a.m. - East Hills Library
Wednesday, June 24 @ 3 p.m. - Washington Park Library

For remindes, follow our facebook events at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1017098634830911

06/20/2026

Join us at the East Hills Library on Wednesday, July 1 from 4:30-6:30 p.m. for a Poké Party! 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.

06/19/2026

All locations of the St. Joseph Public Library will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.

06/18/2026

We love this idea! These make a great "just thinking about you" sort of gift or are a great way to treat yourself! 📖🏖️

The Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library sponsor our summer reading program and we so appreciate everything they do to support the library.

🏖️ Looking for a summer treat? Stop by the library and treat yourself to a blind date with a book! Perfect little pick-me-up for a hot day. 📖☀️

$13, comes with a like-new book and bag of goodies. Available at the East Hills, Downtown and Washington Park libraries.

06/17/2026

Join us at the East Hills Library on Thursday, June 25 at 6:30 p.m. for Raptors: Birds of Prey. This wildlife education program includes a mixture of hawks, falcons, and owls for a total of five or six raptors. The audience members will learn about the hunting habits, adaptive characteristics, and habitat needs of the birds presented.

Presented by Operation Wildlife, in partnership with Midland Empire Audubon Society.

For all ages, no registration required.

06/16/2026

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, June at 2 p.m. All supplies provided.

Save your seat by registering: https://sjpl.librarymarket.com/event/watercolor-painting-26626

06/16/2026

There are a lot of smiles when these animals are at the library! You've got three more chances to see these amazing creatures:

Today, June 16 at noon at Carnegie Library

Wednesday, June 17 at 10 a.m. at East Hills Library
Wednesday, June 17 at noon at Washington Park Library

06/15/2026

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 June we will be reading the first part of The Two Towers, 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, June 23 at 5 p.m. for discussion.

Let us know you're coming by registering at: https://sjpl.librarymarket.com/event/reading-middle-earth-25193