Coffee and Conversation

9:00am - 10:30am
Augusta Branch
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Library Branch: Augusta Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Community Events

AARP Free Tax Service

9:00am - 1:00pm
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
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Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

AARP will provide free tax service to people with medium to low income at the Middendorf-Kredell Branch by appointment only.

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Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

VITA Free Tax Service

9:00am - 1:00pm
Corporate Parkway Branch
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Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

VITA provides free tax service to people with medium to low income at the Corporate Parkway Branch by appointment only.

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Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Story Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Spencer Road Branch
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills.

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Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Story Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Kathryn Linnemann Branch
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Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning

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Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this class.

Story Time

10:00am - 10:45am
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
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Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills.

Join us for stories, songs, and a craft at the Middendorf-Kredell Branch! We have a new theme each week and the Story Times on Monday, Thursday, and Saturday will have the same theme.

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Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this class.

Story Time

10:00am - 11:00am
WingHaven® Branch
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Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning

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Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this class.

Hanging Tealight Holder

10:30am - 12:00pm
McClay Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

We will crochet a hanging tealight holder.  Participants will need to know crochet basic techniques of chain stitch, single crochet, and slip stitch.  Participants should bring a size H crochet hook and worsted weight yarn.  Remaini

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Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Next Chapter Book Club

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Corporate Parkway Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: (Staff Only) Corporate Parkway Seating Area
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More
Required
Seats Remaining: 5

Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Participants (even those who cannot read) gather for one hour weekly to read aloud and discuss a book that is provided by the Library. Together, we will explore new worlds and meet interesting characters through fun and engaging stories, gaining real-world skills and making new friends along the way.

Registration is required for this program and space is limited. By registering for one session, you will automatically be registered for the entire series.

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Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Everyone

Please register each person attending the class or event regardless of age.  

Canasta (Hand & Foot)

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Boone's Trail Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Boone's Trail Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Class & Event Types: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Learn & play Hand & Foot Canasta

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Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Acoustic Jam @ the Library

1:00pm - 4:00pm
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Hobbies & Recreation, Movies & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Make Music and new friends at the library!  

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Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this class.

Bunco

1:30pm - 3:00pm
McClay Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Roll the die! Bunco is an easy, fast-paced dice game that requires no previous skill! 

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Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Library to You Bookmobile Stop - Lauderdale Realty - Defiance

1:30pm - 3:00pm
Library to You Bookmobile
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Library to You Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Books & More
Event Details:

Enjoy the library in your area. The Library to You Bookmobile will be stopping in Defiance at the Lauderdale Realty, 1299 Highway DD, Defiance, MO 63341

Origami Heart Bookmark

1:30pm - 5:30pm
Library to You Bookmobile
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Library to You Bookmobile
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

Meet us at a Library to You Bookmobile stop and learn to create your own Origami Heart Bookmark!  Make one for your valentine and one to keep.  Supplies will be provided.

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Bookmobile Stops

Find a list of Library to You Bookmobile stops here.

Homeschool Explorers: Bessie Coleman

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Deer Run Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Fun exploration of topics that keep school-aged kids thinking and learning.

Bessie Coleman

Celebrate Black

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Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Homeschool Meetup: Fairy Tale Shrinky Dinks

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Explore new subjects through presentations, demonstrations, resources, and activities.

To celebrate National Tell a Fairy Tale Day, join us in creating your own fairy-tale-inspired Shrinky Dink and making it into a keychain while listening to fairy tales! 

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Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Register Each Teen

Please register each teen who will be attending the event.

Yarn Arts

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Augusta Branch
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Library Branch: Augusta Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts
Event Details:

Work on your own knit, crochet, embroidery, sewing, etc. project with fellow fiber arts enthusiasts! 

 

 

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Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this class.

Teen Advisory Board - Kathryn Linnemann

3:30pm - 4:30pm
Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Be a part of the decision making process at the Library. Help plan programs, give book recommendations, promote the library, and eat some snacks!

Interested in joining TAB? Come to a meeting! We'll get you set up from there.  

Attendees can receive an hour of volunteer credit for attending (plus any extra participation you put in outside of meetings).

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Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Library to You Bookmobile Stop - Broemmelsiek Park

4:00pm - 5:30pm
Library to You Bookmobile
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Library to You Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Books & More
Event Details:

Enjoy the library in your area. The Library to You Bookmobile will be stopping in Defiance at Broemmelsiek Park, 1795 Highway DD, Defiance, MO 63341

Make It Sew: Hearts-A-Plenty

4:30pm - 6:30pm
Augusta Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Augusta Branch
Room: Conference Room
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Make It Sew is a monthly group that works on a different sewing project each month. Each meeting starts with a Show & Tell of personal projects.

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Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

"Read To A Dog" - Tale waggers - Love on a Leash

5:00pm - 6:00pm
Boone's Trail Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Boone's Trail Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Bring a book or choose one of ours & read to an attentive, adorable dog.  Space is limited. Please limit family attendance to one parent or caregiver.

 

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Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Cancelled

Stress Management

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Deer Run Branch
Required
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Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Event Details:
Man uses breathing technique when under stress

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Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Everyone

Please register each person attending the class or event regardless of age.  

Heartfulness Meditation for Mental Wellness

6:00pm - 6:30pm
WingHaven® Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

In Heartfulness, we follow four simple steps – relax, meditate, rejuvenate, and connect.

Meditation can give you a sense of calm, peace, and balance that can benefit both your emotional well-being and your overall health.

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Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Family STEM: Zany Ziplines!

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Use everyday materials to build and test zipline carriers with your family/group!

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Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Everyone

Please register each person attending the class or event regardless of age.  

Book Discussion: "We Begin at the End" by Chris Whitaker

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Corporate Parkway Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch.

Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

"A police chief who never grew up and a girl who never had a childhood try to solve the murder of someone they love.

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Accommodations

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Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

7 Tools for Making Sense of Life & Death

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Thinking about and preparing for your death can inspire you to live your best life now. Explore your core values and use them in planning your health and personal care priorities and final wishes.

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Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Movie Trivia: I Heart Rom Coms

7:00pm - 8:30pm
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Games & Activities, Movies & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Bring your love of romantic comedies to this trivia and square off to see who knows the most. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.