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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!

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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!

Inclusive Story Time

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room B at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
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)
Event Details:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities that enhance early literacy skills. Join us as we celebrate diversity and explore the different experiences in our world tod...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room 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)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 33
Event Details:

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.

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B at Kathryn Linnemann 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: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room 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.

Holiday Wrap & Go Station

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Event Details:

Need a place to wrap your presents? Bring your gifts and use our space and supplies!  We have you covered with tables, wrapping paper, scissors, tape, bows and tags.  ...

Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Seasonal
Event Details:

Need a place to wrap your presents?

Bring your gifts and use our space and supplies!  We have you covered with tables, wrapping paper, scissors, tape, bows and tags.  Or bring your own!

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.

Six smiling teenages

Alphabet Soup

Tuesday, December 3, 2024 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends
Age Group:
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Alphabet Soup:

Join LGBTQ+ teens and allies to watch films, talk books, and more with like-minded individuals!

Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends

Join LGBTQ+ teens and allies to watch films, talk books, and more with like-minded individuals!

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.

Toddlers and adults on mat with toys

Tiny Tots

Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B at Kathryn Linnemann 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: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room 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.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Story Time:

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

Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Blood drive word art

Red Cross Blood Drive

Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 12:45pm - 4:45pm
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Community Events
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Blood Drive:

Be a Donor!

Event Details:

To register to give blood visit the site here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=STCWHS

Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Community Events
Event Details:

Be a Donor!

To register to give blood visit the site here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=STCWHS

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Guitar Club

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Communities, Hobbies & Recreation, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Age Group:
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Event Details:

Come join a relaxed and supportive guitar group!  Whether you’re just starting out for the first time or you’re a seasoned strummer, players of all skill levels are enc...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Communities, Hobbies & Recreation, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Medium close in picture of a teen playing acoustic guitar

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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. 

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Santa waves to the camera

Santa Visits the Library

Monday, December 9, 2024 at 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann 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: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
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: 62
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 camera to capture the magic of your child's holiday wishes.

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.

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B at Kathryn Linnemann 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: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room 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.

Holiday Wrap & Go Station

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Event Details:

Need a place to wrap your presents?  Bring your gifts.....use our space and supplies!  We have you covered with tables, wrapping paper, scissors, tape, bows and tags.

Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Seasonal
Event Details:

Need a place to wrap your presents?  Bring your gifts.....use our space and supplies!  We have you covered with tables, wrapping paper, scissors, tape, bows and tags.

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

Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
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.

Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology

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.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Crafts 101 - Holiday Spiders

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn the legend of the holiday spider and make one. This is a beginner class. All supplies are provided.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Learn the legend of the holiday spider and make one. This is a beginner class. All supplies are provided.

Toddlers and adults on mat with toys

Tiny Tots

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B at Kathryn Linnemann 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: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room 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.

Teens & Tweens Boomerang Fu Tournament

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Event Details:

Swing on by and join our free for all Boomerang Fu tournament! Play as your favorite foods, discover power ups, and become the ultimate Boomerang Fu Master!    ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Boomerang Fu

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. 

Register Each Teen

Please register each teen who will be attending the program.

three women walking forward on a lawn

Book Discussion: "The Mitford Affair" by Marie Benedict

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann 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:

Probing the torrid political climate in the lead-up to World War II and the ways that seemingly sensible people can be sucked into radical action, The Mitford Affair foll...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
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.

Probing the torrid political climate in the lead-up to World War II and the ways that seemingly sensible people can be sucked into radical action, The Mitford Affair follows Nancy's valiant efforts to stop the Nazis from taking

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.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Story Time:

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

Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Teens jumping by fountain at Spencer Road Branch

Teen Advisory Board

Thursday, December 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Teen Advisory Board:

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

Event Details:

Interested in joining TAB? Come to a meeting! We'll get you set up from there.   Attendees can receive an hour of volunteer credit for attending (plus any extra participati...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
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!

Interested in joining TAB? Come to a meeting! We'll get you set up from there.  

Attendees can receive an hour of volunteer credit for attending (plus any extra participation you put in outside of meetings).

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.  

Discover crafting word art

Adult Discover Crafting: Diamond Painting Christmas Cards | Ornaments

Friday, December 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Event Details:

Relax and unwind with Diamond Painting. Craft a beautiful Diamond Painted Christmas Card or Christmas Ornament.             ...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann 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:

Relax and unwind with Diamond Painting.

Craft a beautiful Diamond Painted Christmas Card or Christmas Ornament.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B at Kathryn Linnemann 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: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room 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.

Holiday Wrap & Go Station

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Seasonal

How to Sour Dough--Cakes

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Event Details:

Before the invention of baking powder all cakes were leavened with yeast or whipped egg whites.  Most of those recipes have been adapted to baking powder now, but there are st...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Before the invention of baking powder all cakes were leavened with yeast or whipped egg whites.  Most of those recipes have been adapted to baking powder now, but there are still a few cakes that rely on ye

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

Teens and Tweens Create: Ornaments

Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Event Details:

Tis the season! Join us to make some lovely ornaments to hang on your tree for the holidays!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

Tis the season! Join us to make some lovely ornaments to hang on your tree for the holidays!

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 Everyone

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