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LEGOs

LEGO Builders

Monday, July 15, 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.

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: 20

Build with the Library's LEGO bricks.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

DUPLOs

LEGO Builders Jr.

Tuesday, July 16, 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.

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 class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Image of a penguin in a food truck holding a rainbow colored snow cone. Beneath the truck it says Kona Ice.

Kona Ice and Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck @ the Library

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Special Events, Reading Challenge, 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), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families, Everyone
Event Details:

Attention everyone! Get ready for a cool treat - Kona Ice will be at the library this summer!! Whether you want to purchase a delicious snow cone or use a voucher you earned throug...

Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Special Events, Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

Attention everyone! Get ready for a cool treat - Kona Ice will be at the library this summer!!

Dungeons & Dragons

Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Event Details:

Come join our campaign, fighting in the Mines of Phandelver! Only players need to register; parents are welcome to attend as observers and do not need to sign up.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come join our campaign, fighting in the Mines of Phandelver! Only players need to register; parents are welcome to attend as observers and do not need to sign up.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Food and/or Drinks

Food and/or drinks will be served at this class 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. Please ask to see packaging at the event if you are concerned.  

Toddlers and adults on mat with toys

Tiny Tots

Wednesday, July 17, 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 class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this class.

Blood drive word art

Blood Drive: American Red Cross

Wednesday, July 17, 2024 at 12:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Community Events, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Blood Drive:

Be a Donor!

Event Details:

Join us at the Corporate Parkway Branch to give blood on July 17. Donors are strongly urged to give to help ensure lifesaving blood products are available for patients. Registratio...

Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Be a Donor!

Join us at the Corporate Parkway Branch to give blood on July 17. Donors are strongly urged to give to help ensure lifesaving blood products are available for patients.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

butterfly on a flower

The Butterfly House Presents: Bug Lab

Thursday, July 18, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families, Everyone
Event Details:

Learn the exciting and valuable jobs insects have while interacting with living animals. This program uses both mounted and living insects to give your students insights into the r...

Required
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Learn the exciting and valuable jobs insects have while interacting with living animals.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Everyone

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

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Friday, July 19, 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 class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this class.

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Monday, July 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:
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 class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this class.

A cartoon lion wearing a pair of glasses.

Free KidSight Vision Screenings

Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Health & Wellness
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)
Event Details:

KidSight offers quick, noninvasive vision screenings for children ages 6 months to 16 years old. Screenings are free of charge and search for common causes of childhood vision loss...

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)
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

KidSight offers quick, noninvasive vision screenings for children ages 6 months to 16 years old.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

No Registration

Registration is not required for this class.

Toddlers and adults on mat with toys

Tiny Tots

Wednesday, July 24, 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 class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this class.

Zoofari Earth

Wednesday, July 24, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families, Everyone
Event Details:

Go on a trip around the world through the eyes of six animal ambassadors. Six ambassadors, six continents, tons of fun! Summer Challenge Presenter  

Required
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Go on a trip around the world through the eyes of six animal ambassadors. Six ambassadors, six continents, tons of fun!

Summer Challenge Presenter

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Everyone

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

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Friday, July 26, 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 class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this class.

Tax Prep

VITA Free Tax Service

Saturday, July 27, 2024 at 10:30am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

VITA provides free tax service to people with medium to low income at the Corporate Parkway Branch. This assistance is offered on a walk-in basis starting at 10:30 am. There are a ...

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. This assistance is offered on a walk-in basis starting at 10:30 am. There are a limited number of spots each day.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Monday, July 29, 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 class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this class.

Magical Pirate Adventure

Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families, Everyone
Event Details:

In Tommy Terrific’s new Pirate Adventure Magic show, pirate-themed magic tricks take center stage.  There are magic tricks ranging from a ship in a bottle to gold medallions t...

Required
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

In Tommy Terrific’s new Pirate Adventure Magic show, pirate-themed magic tricks take center stage.  There are magic tricks ranging from a ship in a bottle to gold medallions to a Jolly Roger flag magically hoisted in the air.  As the kid

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Everyone

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

coral cover with woman's face, Lessons in Chemistry

Book Discussion: "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus

Tuesday, July 30, 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:

"Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman. But it’s the e...

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: 20
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.

"Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

If you need accommodations for this class, 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, July 31, 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 class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this class.

Paint Party: Lavender Flowers

Wednesday, July 31, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
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:

Join us in creating lavender flowers with cotton swabs and paint! 

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, Hobbies & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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

Join us in creating lavender flowers with cotton swabs and paint! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Public Elections

Public Election

All Day
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Community Events
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 55+
Event Details:

This room is reserved for a public election.

Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Community Events
Event Details:

This room is reserved for a public election.

Person looking through a telescope at a starry night sky

Star Party

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families, Everyone
Star Party:

View our amazing universe through telescopes. Get hands on instruction to use the telescopes that are available for check-out at our branches.

Event Details:

Bring the whole family and join the experts from the Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri (ASEM) to be part of this telescope viewing session. We will gather to view the n...

Required
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

View our amazing universe through telescopes. Get hands on instruction to use the telescopes that are available for check-out at our branches.

Bring the whole family and join the experts from the Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri (ASEM) to be part of this telescope viewing session.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Everyone

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

Healthy foods weight loss tools and medical instruments on a light blue background.

Oasis "All About Artificial Sweeteners"

Thursday, August 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Health & Wellness, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 55+
Event Details:

New research is constantly released on how the food we eat impacts diabetes risk and management. Learn the latest on the role of artificial sweeteners and sugar on your health f...

Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Health & Wellness, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Event Details:

New research is constantly released on how the food we eat impacts diabetes risk and management.

Learn the latest on the role of artificial sweeteners and sugar on your health from a Registered Dietician.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Tax Prep

VITA Free Tax Service

Saturday, August 24, 2024 at 10:30am - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

VITA provides free tax service to people with medium to low income at the Corporate Parkway Branch. This assistance is offered on a walk-in basis starting at 10:30 am. There are a ...

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. This assistance is offered on a walk-in basis starting at 10:30 am. There are a limited number of spots each day.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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 Labor Day holiday. Please return materials in the book drop. Have a nice holiday. We will see you on Tuesday!

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 Labor Day holiday. Please return materials in the book drop. Have a nice holiday. We will see you on Tuesday!