Using locally foraged natural dried foliage, create a witches broom.

Bee & Thistle is hosting the 2nd gathering we're you can learn, play, and gather with friends. Saturday October 25, 2025   Class 1 - Intro to Mahjong New or Refresher. Learn the basics with guided playing time! 10:00 am – 2:00 pm $75 - Lunch & AMJL Card Included ___________________________________ Class 2 – Tile […]

This special story time is in conjunction with Halloween artist, Pat Benedict! She has created a glow-in-the-dark finger puppet kit for families to assemble after we read MILLIE FLEUR SAVES THE NIGHT. Because these kits do require a fair bit of preparation, we would kindly ask you to pre-register for this FREE event.

Design and paint your own holiday themed gourd.

Trivia for a Cause Presented by the Joyce Raye Patterson 50+ Activity Center (JRP) Trivia for a Cause is the kick-off event for this year’s annual Christmas present donation drive.  This year proceeds benefit the residents of the St. Joseph Chateau, 811 N 9th St, St. Joseph.  Teams of 1 to 8 people are invited […]

The Downtown Library is under a spell and the books are turning into terrifying versions of their stories. Can you survive the night? $5 per person. Intended for teens and adults. Brave children 7 and up allowed with adult. Tour includes stairs. Groups of 6 or fewer will be led through the Haunted Library by […]

In the newest novel in the Port William series, Wendell Berry's beloved protagonist Andy Catlett tells the inspiring story of his grandfather Marce Catlett to his own children and grandchildren, and gives them a key to their place on the questionably settled land they all love The power and depth of this story--and of the […]

Enjoy a day downtown for 2nd Saturdays!

Join us for our annual Holiday Open House on Saturday, November 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Garden Gate Flowers (202 S 8th Street).• Shop festive décor + gift items: clothing, jewelry, candles, and more• Treats, giveaways, and prizes throughout the day• Special Guest: D.B’s Coffee, serving drinks for purchaseCome soak up the […]

 Annual Fall Downtown St. Joseph Wine & Beer Walk 2025 Come sip, stroll, shop, and socialize in beautiful Downtown St. Joseph, MO! We've got over 40 participating locations to discover and enjoy! This year’s event is bigger and better — with multiple starting locations, VIP Brunch Tickets, delicious drink stops, exclusive shopping deals, entertainment, and […]

"It's Holme-cide, my dear Watson!" Thanks to our Master Detectives/Presenting Sponsors... The Wayward Dreamers Guild and Main Street Saint Joseph present to you their second-annual murder mystery walk in historic downtown St. Joseph, Missouri. Who killed Sherlock Holmes!? Have you the talent, gumption, and shrewdness good enough to tackle the challenge that only the worlds' […]

Join us each month for afternoon tea and a lively discussion of the book of the month. Led by Jenny Ellis, Carnegie Library librarian. Intended for adults that enjoy reading a mix of adult and young adult books.