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Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Friday, November 22, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway 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: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting 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.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Monday, November 25, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, 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: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&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.

Donut Coaster

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Event Details:

Join us in creating a donut-themed coaster! Please bring a paint shirt, if desired.   

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway 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:

Join us in creating a donut-themed coaster! Please bring a paint shirt, if desired. 

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.  

red background with the profile of a hand drawn woman, musical notes coming out of her hair

Book Discussion: "Every Note Played" by Lisa Genova

Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
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.

Event Details:

"An accomplished concert pianist, Richard received standing ovations from audiences all over the world in awe of his rare combination of emotional resonance and flawless technique....

Open
Required
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
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.

"An accomplished concert pianist, Richard received standing ovations from audiences all over the world in awe of his rare combination of emotional resonance and flawless technique.

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.

Toddlers and adults on mat with toys

Tiny Tots

Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, 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: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, 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.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Library closed

All Day
Augusta Branch, Boone's Trail Branch, Cliff View Branch, Corporate Parkway Branch, Deer Run Branch, Kathryn Linnemann Branch, Kisker Road Branch, Library to You Bookmobile, McClay Branch, Middendorf-Kredell Branch, Mid Rivers Mall Branch, Outreach, Spencer Road Branch, WingHaven® Branch, Central Services, Virtual

All branches of the St. Charles City-County Library are closed for Thanksgiving. Please return materials in the book drop. Have a nice holiday. We will see you on Saturday!

Closing
Branches:
Augusta Branch, Boone's Trail Branch, Cliff View Branch, Corporate Parkway Branch, Deer Run Branch, Kathryn Linnemann Branch, Kisker Road Branch, Library to You Bookmobile, McClay Branch, Middendorf-Kredell Branch, Mid Rivers Mall Branch, Outreach, Spencer Road Branch, WingHaven® Branch, Central Services, Virtual
Description:

All branches of the St. Charles City-County Library are closed for Thanksgiving. Please return materials in the book drop. Have a nice holiday. We will see you on Saturday!

Library closed

All Day
Augusta Branch, Boone's Trail Branch, Cliff View Branch, Corporate Parkway Branch, Deer Run Branch, Kathryn Linnemann Branch, Kisker Road Branch, Library to You Bookmobile, McClay Branch, Middendorf-Kredell Branch, Mid Rivers Mall Branch, Outreach, Spencer Road Branch, WingHaven® Branch, Central Services, Virtual

All branches of the St. Charles City-County Library are closed for Thanksgiving. Please return materials in the book drop. Have a nice holiday. We will see you on Saturday!

Closing
Branches:
Augusta Branch, Boone's Trail Branch, Cliff View Branch, Corporate Parkway Branch, Deer Run Branch, Kathryn Linnemann Branch, Kisker Road Branch, Library to You Bookmobile, McClay Branch, Middendorf-Kredell Branch, Mid Rivers Mall Branch, Outreach, Spencer Road Branch, WingHaven® Branch, Central Services, Virtual
Description:

All branches of the St. Charles City-County Library are closed for Thanksgiving. Please return materials in the book drop. Have a nice holiday. We will see you on Saturday!

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, 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: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&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.

Paint Party: Winter Wonderland

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Paint Party:

Create a beautiful painting step by step. No experience necessary. All supplies will be provided. Bring a paint shirt if desired.

Event Details:

Create a winter wonderland landscape!    This class is a duplicate session of the class on Wednesday, December 4, at 2 pm. Please only register for one session.&nbs...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create a beautiful painting step by step. No experience necessary. All supplies will be provided. Bring a paint shirt if desired.

Create a winter wonderland landscape! 

 

This class is a duplicate session of the class on Wednesday, December 4, at 2 pm. Please only register for one session. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Tweens & teens create word art

Tweens & Teens Create: Winter Penguin

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Event Details:

Create a penguin from a clay pot! We will paint the clay pot with a penguin face and add ear warmers made out of felt and pom-poms.     

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create a penguin from a clay pot! We will paint the clay pot with a penguin face and add ear warmers made out of felt and pom-poms. 

Toddlers and adults on mat with toys

Tiny Tots

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, 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: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, 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.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Paint Party: Winter Wonderland

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Paint Party:

Create a beautiful painting step by step. No experience necessary. All supplies will be provided. Bring a paint shirt if desired.

Event Details:

Create a winter wonderland landscape! This class is a duplicate session of the class on Monday, December 2, at 6 pm. Please only register for one session. 

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Create a beautiful painting step by step. No experience necessary. All supplies will be provided. Bring a paint shirt if desired.

Create a winter wonderland landscape! 

This class is a duplicate session of the class on Monday, December 2, at 6 pm. Please only register for one session. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Friday, December 6, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway 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: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting 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.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Arts & crafts word art

Let's Create: Snow Monster Paint Party!

Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:45am
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Let's Create:

Art Exploration!

Event Details:

Follow along step by step as we create a snow monster painting! Paint and other supplies will be provided. Wear or bring a paint shirt if you'd like. This class is intended ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Art Exploration!

snow monster art painted using forks and white paint

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.  

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, 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: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&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.

Santa waves to the camera

Santa Visits the Library

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Special Events, Evenings & Weekends
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), Families
Event Details:

Santa is coming to the library! Enjoy crafts, activities, and candy canes, then talk to Santa about what you would like him to bring you from the North Pole. Parents, bring your ca...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway 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), Families
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Special Events, Evenings & Weekends
Required
Seats Remaining: 38
Event Details:

Santa is coming to the library! Enjoy crafts, activities, and candy canes, then talk to Santa about what you would like him to bring you from the North Pole.

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.

Toddlers and adults on mat with toys

Tiny Tots

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, 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: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, 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.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

blue cover with George Washington, you never forget your first

Book Discussion: "You Never Forget Your First" by Alexis Coe

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway 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.

Event Details:

"Young George Washington was raised by a struggling single mother, demanded military promotions, caused an international incident, and never backed down - even when his dysentery g...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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.

"Young George Washington was raised by a struggling single mother, demanded military promotions, caused an international incident, and never backed down - even when his dysentery got so bad he had to ride with a cushion on his saddle.

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.

Kids sitting at table of art supplies

Growing Artists: Gingerbread Art!

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Growing Artists:

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

Event Details:

Join us for gingerbread-themed art projects and activities. All supplies will be provided. Parents do not need to register.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends
Required
Seats Remaining: 9
Event Details:

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

Image showing cookie cutter gingerbread stamping, gingerbread hat, and gingerbread suncatcher 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 Preschool Child

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

teal cover with different weapons, Everyone in my family has killed someone

Book Discussion: "Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone" by Benjamin Stevenson

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
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.

Event Details:

"Everyone in my family has killed someone. Some of us, the high achievers, have killed more than once. I’m not trying to be dramatic, but it is the truth. Some of us are good, othe...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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.

"Everyone in my family has killed someone. Some of us, the high achievers, have killed more than once. I’m not trying to be dramatic, but it is the truth. Some of us are good, others are bad, and some just unfortunate.

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.  

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway 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: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting 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.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, 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: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&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.

LEGOs

LEGO Builders

Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
LEGO Builders:

Build with the Library's LEGO bricks.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 19

Build with the Library's LEGO bricks.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

DUPLOs

LEGO Builders Jr.

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room A at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
LEGO Builders Jr.:

Listen to a story and build with the Library's LEGO and DUPLO bricks.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

Listen to a story and build with the Library's LEGO and DUPLO bricks.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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