Story Time

9:30am - 10:15am
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Deer Run Branch
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Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

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

Join us for story time at Deer Run! This program is geared towards ages 3-6 and families welcome.

*Please note that both the 9:30 am and 10:30 am Story Times are the same program.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Fun for Ones

10:00am - 10:30am
Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
McClay Branch
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Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for one-year-olds and their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Time for Twos

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Kathryn Linnemann Branch
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Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for two-year-olds and their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Time for Twos

10:00am - 10:30am
Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
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Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for two-year-olds and their caregivers.

This class also includes a simple craft.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

3 Wooden Block Snowman

10:00am - 11:30am
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 55+
Boone's Trail Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Boone's Trail Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Enjoy some dedicated time with other crafting enthusiasts to work on your latest project, as we craft, talk, and share. 

We will be creating a 3 wooden block shelf decoration with an adorable snowman painted on one side and Let It Snow in vinyl on the other- allowing you to change the look throughout the winter season.

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Messy Crafts

This program may involve messy crafts or activities.  Please dress to be messy! 

I Love Quilts!

10:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Augusta Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Augusta Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Block of the Month, Show and Tell, and Demonstrations 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Story Time

10:30am - 11:15am
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Deer Run Branch
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Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

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

Join us for story time at Deer Run! This program is geared towards ages 3-6 and families welcome.

*Both the 9:30 am and 10:30 am Story Times are the same program.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Canasta - Hand & Foot

1:00pm - 3:30pm
Adults
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: 0
Event Details:

Learn to play Hand & Foot Canasta.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Food and/or Drinks

Food and/or drinks will be served at this program or event. Please contact the Library with any questions or concerns you have.

While we do not serve snacks containing nuts at any youth classes, we cannot always ensure there is no cross-contamination in processing. If you are concerned, please ask to see the packaging at the event.  

Homeschool Explorers-Natural Wonders

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

Come Explore the Natural Wonders of the USA with us! Learn about them and all their beauty. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Unaccompanied Child Parental Permission Form

Any children between the ages of 10 and 16 who will be attending this program without an adult present in the library must have a copy of the Unaccompanied Child Parental Permission Form on file. This form only needs to be filled once per school year. 

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Snowy Owl Pinecone

3:30pm - 5:45pm
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), 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
Library to You Bookmobile
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Library to You Bookmobile
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), 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
Event Details:

Come and make a hootiful owl! Materials for the snowy owl pinecones will be available at all Bookmobile stops January 2-4, 9, 11 & 13.

This craft is recommended for ages 5 and up.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Bookmobile Stops

Find a list of Library to You Bookmobile stops here.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Library to You Bookmobile Stop - Portage Des Sioux

3:30pm - 6:00pm
Everyone
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 Portage Des Sioux at 1825 Commonfield St., Portage Des Sioux MO 63373

Night of a Thousand Selfies

5:00pm - 8:00pm
Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), 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, Everyone
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), 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, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 64
Event Details:

Taking selfies with friends and family is fun.  Taking selfies with cool backgrounds and props is even more fun!  For this event, we will have several stations set up in our meeting room for your group to take some candid shots.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Read to a Dog

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Cliff View Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Bring a book or choose one of ours and read to an attentive, adorable dog.

This program is a partnership between the Library and Love on a Leash. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Tech Time: Code & Go Robot Mouse

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Kisker Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Bring a Code and Go Robot Mouse to life to create movement, lights, and sounds through the basics of computer coding!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Growing Artists: Arctic Art!

6:30pm - 7:15pm
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Open-ended and explorative preschool art session focused on the process of making art. 
Dress to be messy. 

Image showing narwhal scrape painting, arctic animal suncatcher, and northern lights chalk art projects.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Messy Crafts

This program may involve messy crafts or activities.  Please dress to be messy! 

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Register Each Preschool Child

For registration, please register each child of preschool age attending.