Coffee and Conversation

9:00am - 10:00am
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Augusta Branch
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Library Branch: Augusta Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Enjoy a cup of coffee, a sweet treat, and relaxing conversation.

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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.

VITA Free Tax Service

9:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

AARP Free Tax Service

9:00am - 1:30pm
Adults
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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

AARP Free Tax Service

9:00am - 1:30pm
Adults, Ages 55+
McClay Branch
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Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Community Events
Event Details:

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

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Accommodations

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

Story Time

9:30am - 10:00am
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Cliff View Branch
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Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Meeting Room
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.

Come join us for a new theme each week.

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.

Story Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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

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

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.

Story Time

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Kisker Road Branch
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Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&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.

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.

Story Time

10:00am - 10:45am
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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 each Monday, Thursday, and Saturday have the same theme.

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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.

Book Discussion: "Miss Benson's Beetle" by Rachel Joyce

10:00am - 11:00am
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Deer Run Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
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.

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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Family Story Time

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Mid Rivers Mall Branch
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Library Branch: Mid Rivers Mall Branch
Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities intended for ages 0-6 that enhance early literacy skills.

Each week will feature a story time theme repeated on Mondays and Thursdays at 10:30 a.m.

 

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

10:30am - 11:00am
Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
WingHaven® Branch
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Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, 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.

Book Discussion: "The Ride of Our Lives" by Mike Leonard

11:00am - 12:00pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, 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 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
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.

Mike Leonard is a lucky man. It’s not everyone who gets parents like Jack and Marge. At eighty-seven, Jack is a pathological optimist with an inexhaustible gift of gab.

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Accommodations

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

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Five Crowns

1:00pm - 3:00pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Kisker Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Five Crowns is a five-suited rummy-style card game. It is a quick favorite for avid and casual card players alike. The unique deck provides you with multiple options for arranging your cards into books and runs.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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
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.  

Library to You Bookmobile Stop - Lauderdale Realty - Defiance

1:30pm - 3:00pm
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 Defiance at Lauderdale Realty, 1299 Highway DD, Defiance, MO 63341

Eclipse Pinhole Viewer

1:30pm - 5:00pm
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: Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology
Event Details:

A solar eclipse is coming April 8, 2024! Join us at the Bookmobile, a few weeks ahead of the eclipse, to create and decorate a safe way to view this celestial event. 

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.

Homeschool Explorers: Poetry Art

2:00pm - 3:00pm
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Explore different types of poetry with activities and crafts. Create a unique project to display in the library next month during National Poetry Month!

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.

Yarn Arts

2:00pm - 4:00pm
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
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: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Library to You Bookmobile Stop - Broemmelsiek Park

4:00pm - 5:30pm
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 Defiance at Broemmelsiek Park, 1795 Highway DD, Defiance, MO 63341.  Find us in the parking lot between Shelters #2 and 3, by the large playground.

DIY Fairy Book

4:00pm - 6:30pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
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: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create a fairy-house-inspired hollow book with bits and pieces like fake flowers, buttons, beads, and more. We will be painting so dress to be messy or bring an apron. For ages 18+.

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! 

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Solve a Murder Mystery

4:00pm - 6:30pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Cliff View Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come join us at the library to solve a murder mystery box! Put your detective skills to the test as we have fun figuring out clues and finding the culprit. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Cancelled

Hold for Abby

4:00pm - 7:00pm
Kisker Road Branch
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Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B

Teen Advisory Board

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Mid Rivers Mall Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Mid Rivers Mall Branch
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
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!

We will be meeting at the Library Mall Space. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Each Teen

Please register each teen who will be attending the program.

World Poetry Day: Poetry at the Library

5:30pm - 6:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+
Kisker Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

What better way to celebrate World Poetry Day than to meet up, eat snacks, and discuss our favorite bits of poetry! Ms.

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.  

Register Everyone

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

Read to a Dog!

6:30pm - 7:30pm
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

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

This class is a partnership between the Library and CHAMP Assistance Dogs.

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.

Introduction to Card Collage

6:30pm - 8:00pm
Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Come learn about a creative tool for self-expression.  Create a card that reflects a different aspect of who you are.  Give yourself permission to “honor your personal journey through self-acceptance.”  No artistic abi

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Book Discussion: "The Tattooist of Auschwitz" by Heather Morris

7:00pm - 8:00pm
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Virtual
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
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.

This book discussion regularly meets at Spencer Road Branch, however, due to construction we will be meeting at Kathryn Linnemann for this discussion. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.