How-To Festival

All Day
Kids, 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
Spencer Road Branch
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Age Group: Kids, 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: Community Events, Special Events, Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Games & Activities, Health & Wellness, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Event Details:

Searching for a new hobby? Looking for some pro tips? Find answers at the St. Charles City-County Library How-To Festival. It will be an exciting, fun day full of presentations and demonstrations for both adults and kids! Bring your family!

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Accommodations

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PopUp Library: Lake St. Louis Farmer's Market

8:00am - 12:00pm
Families, Everyone
Outreach
Offsite Event
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Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Pop Up Library

How-To Festival: How to Entertain and Tablescape

10:00am - 10:30am
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room M - BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 23
Event Details:

Who doesn't love a good party? If you are looking to up your skills in creating an ideal entertainment space or want to learn where to find the best deals and create incredible tasty dishes, join catering and event planner Ms. Blackmon.

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Accommodations

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

Register Everyone

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

How-To Festival: Big Goals with Big Results

10:00am - 10:30am
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Conference Room D - Houck Professional Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Everyone has goals and milestones they wish to reach, but it can be difficult to find the time and motivation to achieve them. Join certified Life Coach, Mrs.

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Accommodations

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How-To Festival: Composting 101

10:00am - 10:30am
Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families, Everyone
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room N
Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join Ms. Kennison to learn how to compost food waste rather than tossing it in the trash. Composting helps reduce trash bulk, saves you money, and nourishes your plants. It's a win-win for you, your wallet, and the environment.

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Accommodations

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

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Cancelled

How-To Festival: eResources Spotlight - Career Help

10:00am - 10:30am
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Spencer Road Branch
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: (Staff Only) Spencer Road Technology Training Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Event Details:

Join our Digital Resources Coordinator as she goes over the Library's free resources centered around resume builders, one-on-one job coaching, and more. 

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Accommodations

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

Register Everyone

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How-To Festival: How to Incorporate Yoga into Daily Life

10:00am - 10:30am
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 55+
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Hobbies & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

This program will discuss how the Eight Limbs of Yoga are relevant to our life outside of a studio. Yoga is much more than a movement practice. It is a practice of developing awareness, concentration, and enlightenment.

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Accommodations

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

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How-To Festival: How to Save a Life: CPR

10:00am - 10:30am
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Required
Seats Remaining: 28
Event Details:

Learn how to save a life by joining certified CPR instructor and registered nurse Ms. Farmer, as she teaches how to perform life-saving CPR.

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Accommodations

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How-To Festival: How to use Art for Peaceful Meditation or Prayer

10:00am - 10:30am
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Conference Room F - Houck Professional Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Hobbies & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Stress can cause very real damage to our bodies: headaches, heart disease, high blood pressure, fatigue, and more. If you need help finding a way to help manage stress, you can join Senior Pastor Ms. Martin.

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Accommodations

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LEGO Builders: LEGO Art

10:00am - 11:00am
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
McClay Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: McClay 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: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Build with the Library's LEGO bricks.

Create a picture using LEGO bricks.  Artwork will be displayed for a month in the library

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Accommodations

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

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Growing Artists: Halloween Art

10:30am - 11:30am
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Cliff View Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

Join us to create some fun halloween themed art!

This program will be held on October 7 and October 12, please only register for one program.

 

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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.

How-To Festival: Balancing the Dream: How to Write Your Book While Juggling a Full-Time Job

10:45am - 11:15am
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room M - BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Breaking into the writing industry is no small feat, especially for debut writers who also manage full-time careers.

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Accommodations

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

Event Photography

Please note that the Library's marketing team will be at this program to take photographs. These photographs may be shared on our website and social media. If you or your children are not comfortable with photographs, please inform staff at the program. 

Register Everyone

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

Cancelled

How-To Festival: eResources Spotlight - Student Resources

10:45am - 11:15am
Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Spencer Road Branch
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: (Staff Only) Spencer Road Technology Training Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Event Details:

Join our Digital Resources Coordinator as she goes over the Library's free resources centered around tutoring, homework help, and how to find trusted sources.

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Accommodations

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

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How-To Festival: How to Draw a Portrait

10:45am - 11:15am
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 55+, Families
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room N
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 55+, Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

To all who say “I can only draw stick figures,” Ms. Schoettle says you can learn to draw a face in just 30 minutes! Ms. Schoettle has a BFA in Studio Art and has over a decade of experience as a freelance artist.

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Accommodations

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How-To Festival: How to Play the Harmonica

10:45am - 11:15am
Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Conference Room D - Houck Professional Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Movies & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

With 13 years of experience playing with the Gateway Harmonica Club, Mr. Olesnicki will teach you all about the basics of playing the harmonica and you'll leave knowing how to play a song.

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Accommodations

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

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How-To Festival: How to Reclaim Yarn from Machine-Made Sweaters

10:45am - 11:15am
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Conference Room F - Houck Professional Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Do you love to knit or crochet but don't have money to buy all your yarn from yarn stores? This presentation will show you how to take store-bought sweaters and turn them into usable yarn.

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Accommodations

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

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How-To Festival: How to Solve a Cryptogram

10:45am - 11:15am
Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Wes Dafler, President of the American Cryptogram Association, will demonstrate some techniques used in solving simple substitution ciphers and the wide range of cipher types solved by ACA members.

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Accommodations

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

Register Everyone

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How-To Festival: How to Teach a Foreign Language within an English-Speaking Home

10:45am - 11:15am
Adults, Families
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Adults, Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

For parents looking for guidance on how to introduce children to a foreign language long before most school systems do, this class will provide free resources and discuss the best teaching methods. This class is presented by Ms.

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Accommodations

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Pokémon: The Card Game

11:00am - 12:30pm
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
WingHaven® Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 4
Event Details:

If you love playing the Pokémon Card Game, want to learn, or just want to show off your personal card collection and do some trading, join us! All experience levels are welcome.

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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.

Plant Swap - Discover Your Best Life

11:00am - 1:00pm
Adults
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Age Group: Adults
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Plant Swap is a forum for sharing plants, gardening knowledge, and questions with fellow gardeners. Bring you seeds, cuttings, transplants, questions, and advice to swap with fellow gardeners in our community.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Cancelled

How-To Festival: eResources Spotlight - Finding the Perfect Read

11:30am - 12:00pm
Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Spencer Road Branch
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: (Staff Only) Spencer Road Technology Training Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology
Event Details:

Join our Digital Resources Coordinator as she goes over the Library's free resources centered around finding the perfect book to read.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Everyone

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

How-To Festival: Homeschooling 101

11:30am - 12:00pm
Adults, Families
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults, Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Homeschool, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Tips for homeschooling successfully from veteran homeschooler Ms. Scott. She will touch on Missouri law, finding a curriculum that suits your family, resources for local cooperatives and drop-off classes, and more! Bring your questions, too!

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Accommodations

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

Register Everyone

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

How-To Festival: How to Catch a Fish

11:30am - 12:00pm
Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Conference Room F - Houck Professional Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Movies & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Fishing is a fantastic recreational pastime to help you get out there in the great outdoors. Join experienced fisherman Mr. Mann Sr. as he shares his skills to help enhance your ability to catch in lakes and rivers.

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Accommodations

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How-To Festival: How To Decorate Cookies

11:30am - 12:00pm
Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room N
Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

In this class, Jackie at SugarBot Sweet Shop will show you how to take advantage of the Library's 'Library of Things' and put those rentable cookie cutters to good use!

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Accommodations

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

Register Everyone

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How-To Festival: How to Start a Book Club

11:30am - 12:00pm
Adults
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Conference Room D - Houck Professional Room
Age Group: Adults
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Book discussions are a great way to get together with others, share your thoughts, and love of reading.

Are you interested in starting up a book discussion group?

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Accommodations

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

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How-To Festival: Learn Gestures in Indian Traditional Dance

11:30am - 12:00pm
Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Movies & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Looking to expand your knowledge about Indian dance or simply want to view some amazing talent? Ms. Maguluru holds a degree in dance and has been performing and training for 15+ years.

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Accommodations

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

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How-To Festival: Mindfulness Meditation

11:30am - 12:00pm
Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room M - BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Hobbies & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

Stress can cause very real damage to our bodies: headaches, heart disease, high blood pressure, fatigue, and more. Join licensed clinical psychologist and qualified meditation teacher, Dr. Theresa Van Iseghem (Dr.

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Accommodations

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

Register Everyone

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How-To Festival: Map and Compass 101

11:30am - 12:30pm
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Spencer Road Patio
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 34
Event Details:

Push your boundaries a bit more on your next outdoor adventure by learning basic compass navigation skills! This workshop will teach you how to identify parts of a compass, find north, and follow bearings.

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Accommodations

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

Register Everyone

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

How-To Festival: Homeschooling 101

12:15pm - 12:45pm
Adults, Families
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults, Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Homeschool, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Tips for homeschooling successfully from veteran homeschooler Ms. Scott. She will touch on Missouri law, finding a curriculum that suits your family, resources for local cooperatives and drop-off classes, and more! Bring your questions, too!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Everyone

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

How-To Festival: How to Conquer the Fear of Public Speaking

12:15pm - 12:45pm
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room M - BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Learn how to deal with the fear of public speaking, get tips on how to give a speech, and learn where to find more information. This class is presented by Cathy Swanson, who was a member of Toastmasters International for twenty-one years.

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Accommodations

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

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How-To Festival: How to Create Tatted Lace

12:15pm - 12:45pm
Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Conference Room F - Houck Professional Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

Join Mrs. Woolston who will be teaching attendees how to make tatted lace. This would include a brief explanation of terminology, how to hold the bobbin and lace while working, and how to form the various knots of the lace.

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Accommodations

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

Register Everyone

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How-To Festival: How To Decorate Cookies

12:15pm - 12:45pm
Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room N
Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

In this class, Jackie at SugarBot Sweet Shop will show you how to take advantage of the Library's 'Library of Things' and put those rentable cookie cutters to good use!

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Accommodations

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

Register Everyone

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How-To Festival: How to Organize and Digitize Photos

12:15pm - 12:45pm
Adults
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Conference Room D - Houck Professional Room
Age Group: Adults
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 1
Event Details:

Are you overwhelmed by photos and videos being all over the place? Do you struggle to find that one specific photo you're looking for? Have you inherited boxes of old photos, film reels, and negatives that you'd like to digitize?

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Accommodations

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

Register Everyone

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How-To Festival: How to Throw a Boomerang

12:15pm - 12:45pm
Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: (Staff Only) Spencer Road Atrium
Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Ever wanted to learn how to throw a boomerang? Now is your chance! Join us on the 2nd floor of Spencer at the atrium by the vending machines to learn some throwing techniques. 

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How-To Festival: Let's Meditate

12:15pm - 12:45pm
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Hobbies & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 36
Event Details:

With 20+ years experience, in Sahaja Yoga, Ms. Dhaduvai will teach a unique method of meditation, rooted in ancient spiritual knowledge. She will help you to achieve a state of balance that you can continue to practice at home.

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Cancelled

How-To Festival: eResources Spotlight - Everyday Help

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Spencer Road Branch
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: (Staff Only) Spencer Road Technology Training Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Event Details:

Join our Digital Resources Coordinator as she goes over the Library's free resources centered around discovering new hobbies, learning crafting techniques, financial literacy, and a resource for fixing up you car.

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How-To Festival: How to Learn Simple Puppetry

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Manager of the Makerspace gallery at the Saint Louis Science Center, Ms. Brown, will teach you how to design and make a hand puppet to take home with you.

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How-To Festival: How to Manage Stress and Anxiety

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Conference Room F - Houck Professional Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Hobbies & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Stress can cause very real damage to our bodies: headaches, heart disease, high blood pressure, fatigue, and more. If you need help finding a way to help manage stress, you can join licensed Clinical Social Worker Ms. Rufle.

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How-To Festival: How to Spin Yarn from Animal Fibers

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room M - BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 31
Event Details:

Member of both the Weavers Guild of St. Louis and the Greater St. Louis Knitters Guild, the experienced spinning demonstrator Ms.

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How-To Festival: How to Use a Library Loaner Telescope

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room N
Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 21
Event Details:

Want to study the stars or prepare for an astronoomical event, but don't have the expensive equipment? Ms.

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How-To Festival: Traveling Abroad and at Home

1:00pm - 1:30pm
Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Do you have the travel bug, but you need help figuring out where to start or want to keep up with changing visa requirements?

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How-To Festival: Map and Compass 101

1:00pm - 2:00pm
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Spencer Road Patio
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 32
Event Details:

Push your boundaries a bit more on your next outdoor adventure by learning basic compass navigation skills! This workshop will teach you how to identify parts of a compass, find north, and follow bearings.

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How-To Festival: Crafts for Kids - Fall Leaves

1:45pm - 2:15pm
Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Adults, Families
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Adults, Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Learn three different ways to make colorful fall leaf artwork. This session is open to all ages! 

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Messy Crafts

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

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How-To Festival: Cybersecurity Basics for the Novice

1:45pm - 2:15pm
Adults
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room M - BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Adults
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Required
Seats Remaining: 37
Event Details:

What the heck is cybersecurity? Is the sky really falling? Are we winning or losing the battle to remain secure in cyberspace? What are organizations doing to protect themselves (and you)?

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Cancelled

How-To Festival: eResources Spotlight - Business Oriented

1:45pm - 2:15pm
Adults
Spencer Road Branch
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: (Staff Only) Spencer Road Technology Training Room
Age Group: Adults
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Business & Finance, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Event Details:

Join our Digital Resources Coordinator as she goes over the Library's free resources centered around resources that help you navigate starting a new business or bettering your current one.

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How-To Festival: How to Increase your Vocabulary

1:45pm - 2:15pm
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Conference Room F - Houck Professional Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

This workshop, presented by lifelong learner Ms. Nelson, will share resources that promote learning words. We will learn new words, and share strategies on how to incorporate new words into your vocabulary.

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How-To Festival: How to Start Your Family Tree

1:45pm - 2:15pm
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room N
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 22
Event Details:

Have you always wanted to research your family tree, but had no idea where to start? This session will give you all the tools you need to start your genealogical journey.

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How-To Festival: Knitting Basics: Learn to Knit a Swatch

1:45pm - 2:15pm
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Spencer Road Branch
Closed
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Patrons will learn how to cast on using the long-tail cast on method, knit and purl stitches, and bind off. Using photo and written tutorials along with creating their own swatch, students can apply these basic knitting skills to create a scarf.

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Cancelled

How-To Festival: Meditation for All

1:45pm - 2:15pm
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Spencer Road Branch
Required
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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Hobbies & Recreation
Event Details:

As a reiki and Meditation master, Ms. Hercules will give you beginning tips on how to meditate and incorporate it into your daily life. Meditation pillows or yoga mats are encouraged, but not required.

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2024 Imagine Gala

6:00pm - 11:00pm
Ages 21+
Virtual
Virtual Event
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Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Ages 21+
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Friends & Foundation
Event Details:

Step into the foggy streets of Victorian London and journey into a world where mystery and elegance await at the