Library

By Ashley Luthans Kids got to explore some big vehicles up close at a special event on Thursday. The St. Joseph Public Library hosted its annual Touch-A-Truck event across from the East Hills branch. The event aims to familiarize children with vehicles and personnel they may see most often in some intense situations. Sean Gray

By Leah Rainwater Northwest Health Services and St. Joseph Downtown Library announced their partnership Thursday to expand health services for the homeless community. The partnership will replace the current Downtown Health Center clinic on Sixth Street. After moving, the clinic will be located in the downstairs portion of the library, at 927 Felix St., while

By NewsPress Now Experienced teaching artists are needed for workshops at the St. Joseph Public Library. Those who specialize in painting, ceramics, drawing or jewelry making arts are being sought to conduct workshops that involve a minimum of eight sessions for older adults at the East Hills Library. The workshops will be planned with the

By Leah Rainwater Community members looking for a fun game night can visit the St. Joseph Public Library this Friday for its after-hours program. This month, the after-hours program will feature a game of Loteria (a Mexican game similar to bingo). Instead of playing, where an announcer calls out a letter and a number combination,

By NewsPress Now Local trivia buffs have the chance to test their knowledge and support the library at an event later this month. The St. Joseph Public Library plans its 11th Annual Library Trivia Night fundraiser at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 29, at the Fairview Golf Course banquet room, 33rd and Pacific streets. It

By NewsPress Now Chess players can test their skills at an upcoming event at the Rolling Hills Library. Players of all ages and skill levels can participate in the library’s first-ever chess tournament on Saturday, June 8. The free event begins at 10 a.m. in the Belt Branch Upper Story, 1906A along with an open

By NewsPress Now A book sale of unique, older and local interest items will be held this weekend by the Friends of the St. Joseph Public Library. Most of the approximately 2,000 books in the sale have been donated to the library, with some coming from the library collection. The sale from Saturday through Monday,

By NewsPress Now A four-part lecture series hosted at the St. Joseph Public Library beginning this weekend focuses on ancient astronomy. The talks will be presented by Dr. Jay Lemanski and delve into the mysteries of ancient Mesopotamia. Each installment will address a different topic. Dr. Lemanski has a Ph.D. in medieval history and a

By NewsPress Now Two of St. Joseph’s well-known buildings will be the focus of programs coming up in the next couple of weeks. Talks on the Shakespeare Chateau Bed and Breakfast and the Missouri Theater will take place at the Belt branch of Rolling Hills Library, 1904 N. Belt. At 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 19,