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Origami Apple Bookmark

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 9:00am - 3:45pm
Library to You Bookmobile
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
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

Come to the Bookmobile and create an Origami Apple Bookmark to save your spot in your next book! 

Supplies will be provided at all Library to You Bookmobile stops 16-18, 20, 23-25, & 29.

Recommended for ages 5 and up.

Offsite Event
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, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

Come to the Bookmobile and create an Origami Apple Bookmark to save your spot in your next book! 

Supplies will be provided at all Library to You Bookmobile stops 16-18, 20, 23-25, & 29.

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.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

The Bookmobile at Fall Homeschool Day at the Daniel Boone Home

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Library to You Bookmobile
Class & Event Types:
Community Events, Arts & Crafts, Books & More, History & Culture, Homeschool
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families

The Library to You Bookmobile is out and about at the Fall Homeschool Day event at The Historic Daniel Boone Home. 

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library to You Bookmobile
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Arts & Crafts, Books & More, History & Culture, Homeschool
Event Details:

The Library to You Bookmobile is out and about at the Fall Homeschool Day event at The Historic Daniel Boone Home. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Outdoor Program and Event Weather Statement

This program will be held outside. If the temperature is above 90 degrees, below 40 degrees, or there is other inclement weather, the program will be cancelled. If this program included registration you will receive a cancellation email 60 minutes before the program is scheduled to begin.

Toddlers and adults on mat with toys

Tiny Tots

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Tiny Tots:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for babies birth to 23 months and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for babies birth to 23 months and their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Children with lab glasses and beakers

Family STEM: Down on the Farm

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Community Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families

Children will get to explore different aspects of farm life from sprouting seeds, to building farm structures, animal identification, and more! 

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children will get to explore different aspects of farm life from sprouting seeds, to building farm structures, animal identification, and more! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Kids sitting at table of art supplies

Art Start for Little Ones

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Art Start for Little Ones:

Create and explore art with us!

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Registration Required

Create and explore art with us!

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.

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Time for Twos:

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

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: 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.

Toddlers and adults on mat with toys

Tiny Tots

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Tiny Tots:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for babies birth to 23 months and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for babies birth to 23 months and their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Story Time:

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

Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: 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.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room B at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Time for Twos:

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

Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: 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.

Baby Playdate

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)

Children can enjoy toys, books and activities designed for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers!

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Children can enjoy toys, books and activities designed for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

octopus on cover

Book Discussion: "Remarkably Bright Creatures" by Shelby Van Pelt

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room at WingHaven® Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Book Discussion:

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.

"For fans of A Man Called Ove, a luminous debut novel about a widow's unlikely friendship with a giant Pacific octopus reluctantly residing at the local aquarium-and the truths she finally uncovers about her son's disappearance 30 years ago"--Prov

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More
Registration Required
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.

"For fans of A Man Called Ove, a luminous debut novel about a widow's unlikely friendship with a giant Pacific octopus reluctantly residing at the local aquarium-and the truths she finally uncovers about her son's disappearance 30 years ago"--Prov

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.

Children with lab glasses and beakers

Family STEM: Down on the Farm

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Community Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families

Children will get to explore different aspects of farm life from sprouting seeds, to building farm structures, animal identification, and more! 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Children will get to explore different aspects of farm life from sprouting seeds, to building farm structures, animal identification, and more! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

A boy and girl learning at home with their mother.

Homeschool Explorers: Harvest Season

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Games & Activities, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)

Join us as we explore the interesting world of plants, seeds, and the harvest season! We’ll discover fun facts about how the changing seasons affect gardens and farms. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Games & Activities, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we explore the interesting world of plants, seeds, and the harvest season! We’ll discover fun facts about how the changing seasons affect gardens and farms. 

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.

Art Smart about Pop Art

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room A - BJC Progress West Room at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults

The best way to understand an artform is to try it yourself!  In this program we will teach you about Pop Art in an easy to understand conversational manner and then give you the tools to try it out yourself.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A - BJC Progress West Room
Age Group: Adults
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

The best way to understand an artform is to try it yourself!  In this program we will teach you about Pop Art in an easy to understand conversational manner and then give you the tools to try it out yourself.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Crafting connections word art

Got Scrap Quilting

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 18+, Ages 55+

Local quilters come together each month to share ideas and discuss quilting projects.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Ages 18+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Local quilters come together each month to share ideas and discuss quilting projects.

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.  

Teens create word art

Tweens and Teens Create: Art Club

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Communities
Age Group:
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Use the library's space and supplies to work on art projects. Snacks will be provided as well. This program is for grades 4-12. Please do not sign any children up who are younger than 4th grade.


 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Communities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use the library's space and supplies to work on art projects. Snacks will be provided as well. This program is for grades 4-12. Please do not sign any children up who are younger than 4th grade.


 

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

Messy Crafts

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

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Register Each Teen

Please register each teen who will be attending the program.

Teens jumping by fountain at Spencer Road Branch

Teen Leadership Committee

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room C at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Teen Leadership Committee:

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

At this meeting, TLC will help run the Teen Pirate Party at McClay. TLC members are welcome to attend for the full Pirate Party event (4:30 to 6:30) or to stay only for the regular TLC meeting (4:30 to 5:30). 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Conference Room C
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Registration Required
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!

At this meeting, TLC will help run the Teen Pirate Party at McClay. TLC members are welcome to attend for the full Pirate Party event (4:30 to 6:30) or to stay only for the regular TLC meeting (4:30 to 5:30). 

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.  

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. 

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Register Each Teen

Please register each teen who will be attending the program.

Sepia toned map of the world

Tweens and Teens Create: Pirate Party

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Avast! Come join a swashbuckling adventure. During this daring quest we will illustrate and decorate our own pirate maps while watching Disney's Treasure Planet (rated PG, runtime 95 minutes).

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Avast! Come join a swashbuckling adventure. During this daring quest we will illustrate and decorate our own pirate maps while watching Disney's Treasure Planet (rated PG, runtime 95 minutes).

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.  

Messy Crafts

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

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Register Each Teen

Please register each teen who will be attending the program.

Sepia toned map of the world

Discover the Past: "Beer, Germans, and Methodism"

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Discover the Past:

Discover information on historical people, places, or things. 

When German immigrant Ludwig Jacoby rode his horse into St. Louis in 1841, he couldn’t have possibly known the chaos that would ensue.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover information on historical people, places, or things. 

When German immigrant Ludwig Jacoby rode his horse into St. Louis in 1841, he couldn’t have possibly known the chaos that would ensue.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Child reading with a dog resting its head on the book

Read to a Dog!

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room B at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Read to a Dog:

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

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required

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

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.

Tweens Read: "Song for a Whale" by Lynne Kelly

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Homeschool
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8)

"Tweens Read" is a book club just for Tweens (young teens and kids on the verge of their teen years)!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

"Tweens Read" is a book club just for Tweens (young teens and kids on the verge of their teen years)!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Cup of coffee

Coffee and Conversation

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Conference Room at Augusta Branch
Class & Event Types:
Clubs & Communities
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Coffee and Conversation:

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

Library Branch: Augusta Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Father and mother reading with toddler

Fun for Ones

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room at WingHaven® Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Fun for Ones:

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

Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Community 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.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room at Cliff View Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Story Time:

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

Come join us for a new theme each week.

Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Community 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.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.