St Joseph Public Library

09/04/2026

This is a great spotlight on the history of libraries in St. Joseph! 📚

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — More than 135 years after St. Joseph residents voted to establish a public library, the city’s library system continues to carry pieces of that

09/02/2026

Join us for a fun-filled evening of bingo at Washington Park Library on Thursday, September 10 at 5 p.m. Try your luck, enjoy great company, and play for a chance to win exciting prizes. Bring your friends!

Save your seat by registering at: https://sjpl.librarymarket.com/event/evening-bingo

09/01/2026

Mark your calendars! The Friends Annual Fall Book Sale will be Saturday, October 17 - Wednesday, October 21 at the Downtown Library!! 📚

For updates and reminders, follow the facebook event at: https://www.facebook.com/events/1056991680644727

09/01/2026

Come to the Downtown Library on Friday, September 4 at 3:30 p.m. to make a popsicle stick scarecrow to decorate your house for the fall season! Best for ages birth - 12 years old.
Register to save your seat at: https://sjpl.librarymarket.com/index.php/event/popsicle-stick-scarecrow-26961

09/01/2026

¡Acompáñanos en una noche de diversión jugando Lotería en la Biblioteca Downtown! Viernes 11 de Sept a las 6 p.m. Gana premios, disfruta de aperitivos, y diviértete por la noche en este evento en la biblioteca que tendrá a todos gritando ¡Buenas!

Join us on Friday, September 11 at 6 p.m. for a fun night at the Downtown Library playing Lotería (Mexican Bingo)! You don't have to speak Spanish to win prizes, enjoy snacks, and have a fun night at the library during this program that's sure to have everyone shouting ¡Buenas!

08/30/2026

Looking for a place to take your used books? Help out your local library and your community by donating them to the Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library!

The Friends used book sales support the library directly by helping cover costs for the book club books, Excel High School seats, and the summer reading program. We appreciate your support!

08/29/2026

Come read with our Book Buddies at the East Hills Library, Saturday, September 4 at 10:30 a.m.!

The Book Buddies Pony Express Therapy Dogs, in partnership with the East Hills Library, are offering children a way to improve their reading skills in a unique and fun environment. This program utilizes therapy dogs as the listeners for children of all ages and reading levels. Drop in anytime during this 90 minute session.

08/28/2026

The Washington Park Library wants you to know they are fixing their steps! While construction is happening, please use the side entrance and the elevator to reach the main library.

08/27/2026

The East Hills Library has a part-time library assistant/student assistant opening for 16 - 19 hours per week. Must be able to work weekday nights and a Saturday/Sunday weekend rotation. For a full job description or to apply go to: https://sjpl.lib.mo.us/job-openings