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Find information on our programs and services at our website: https://sjpl.lib.mo.us/ For all library locations and hours click on "see more". Woodbine Road
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Carnegie Library
316 Massachusetts Street
St. Joseph, MO 64504
816-238-0526
Mon, Wed, Fri, & Sat 10 am – 6 pm
Tues & Thur 11 am - 7pm
Sun CLOSED

Downtown Library
927 Felix Street
St. Joseph, MO 64501
816-232-7729
Mon - Thur 9 am – 6 pm
Fri & Sat 9 am - 5 pm
Sun 11 am - 3 pm
Reference Services
816-232-8151

East Hills Library
502 N. Joseph, MO 64506
816-236-2136
Mon - Thur 9 am – 8 pm
Fri & Sat 9 am – 5 pm
Sun 11 am - 3 pm

Washington Park Library
1821 N. 3rd Street
St. Joseph, MO 64505
816-232-2052
Mon, Wed, Fri, & Sat 9 am – 5 pm
Tues & Thur 12 pm – 8 pm
Sun CLOSED

Outreach & Community Services
927 Felix Street
St. Joseph, MO 64501
816-236-2107
Mon - Fri 9 am - 4 pm

10/28/2026

Spire’s Energy Efficiency and Weatherization programs are designed to reduce energy use, lower utility bills, improve comfort, and increase the safety of homes. Come out to the East Hills Library on Thursday, November 5 at 6 p.m. and learn about Weatherization measures homeowners can take, heating and cooling improvements, energy-efficient programs offered at Spire, and an Energy Assessment that you can even do at home!

We will also have a LIHEAP representative from CAP at the library to assist with the application process for utility assistance.

For adults, registration required. Register on the library's website or by calling East Hills Library at 816-236-2136.

10/28/2026

Did you know October is Family History Month?
Have you been curious about your family history, but unsure how to get started?

Use your library card to take a free course on genealogy from Universal Class. Find Universal Class on the library's website under the Databases tab.

10/28/2026

Tuesday was wear your Halloween colors and library staff wore those well!

Wednesday is "dress like any book, movie, or tv show character" - who do you think you'll see at the library today?!

10/27/2026

Join us at the East Hills Library on Wednesday, November 4 at 5:30 p.m. to learn how to create a simple Macrame square knot dish towel holder, perfect for gifts or to keep yourself.

For teens and adults, registration required.

10/27/2026

It's Staff Spirit Week at the Library!! Yesterday's theme was flannel, boy are we ready for the Adult Cozy Reads Winter Reading Challenge to start!

If you stop by the library today, comment below what you think today's theme is.

10/25/2026

Teens and Adults - Come trick or treat on Halloween (Saturday, October 31) with us! We'll take a short tour of the library while we stop by different stations to get candy. Then do a Halloween egg hunt in the stacks.

Teens - your time is at 1:30 p.m.

Adults - your time is at 2:30 p.m.

Costumes not required but encouraged if you want to!

10/24/2026

Whether you've been charmed by Miss Bennet through the television series or the novel by Janice Hadlow, you are cordially invited to come discuss her characterization and exploits as well as the reception of the modern retelling of the Bennet family from Mary's perspective at the Downtown Library on Monday, November 2 at 4:30 p.m. Should you require a more immersive experience, Regency Era garb is welcome but certainly not required.

10/23/2026

Celebrate the latest release from author Dav Pilkey, Dog Man: A Sprinkle in Time at the East Hills Library on Monday, November 2 at 2:30 p.m. Kids can enjoy Dog Man themed games, crafts, and prizes! For kids ages 6-11.

Follow our facebook event at: https://www.facebook.com/events/2943639135982932

10/21/2026

Are you ready for an adventure? Join Dr. Paula Hayward at the Downtown Library on Tuesday, October 27 at 5 p.m. as we continue our literary journey through Middle Earth with a guided reading of The Silmarillion. No registration required. Discussion questions and further readings will be available.

Address

927 Felix Street
Saint Joseph, MO
64501

Telephone

+18162327729

Website

http://sjpl.lib.mo.us/

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