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Tech Time: Osmo Pizza Co.

Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Event Details:

Run your own pizza shop! Quickly cook pizza & calculate change using toppings & money tiles. Invest your profits to upgrade your shop as you bake your way to becoming “the ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 2
Event Details:

Run your own pizza shop! Quickly cook pizza & calculate change using toppings & money tiles. Invest your profits to upgrade your shop as you bake your way to becoming “the big cheese!"

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.

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Passover Story Time with The Gan St. Charles Preschool

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Clubs & Communities, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Event Details:

Join The Gan St. Charles Preschool at the Kisker Road Branch for some pre-Passover stories, songs, and a take-home craft!Space is limited. Please RSVP by v...

Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Clubs & Communities, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

Join The Gan St. Charles Preschool at the Kisker Road Branch for some pre-Passover stories, songs, and a take-home craft!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Book Discussion: "The Innocent Man" by John Grisham

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road 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:

In the town of Ada, Oklahoma, Ron Williamson was going to be the next Mickey Mantle. But on his way to the Big Leagues, Ron stumbled, his dreams broken by drinking, drugs, and wome...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
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.

In the town of Ada, Oklahoma, Ron Williamson was going to be the next Mickey Mantle. But on his way to the Big Leagues, Ron stumbled, his dreams broken by drinking, drugs, and women.

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.

Teens jumping by fountain at Spencer Road Branch

Teen Leadership Committee (formerly known as Teen Advisory Board)

Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool
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!

Event Details:

Recommended for grades 7-12. Attendees will receive an hour of volunteer credit for attending (plus any extra participation you put in outside of meetings).

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
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!

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Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Story Time

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road 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: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&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.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Various game pieces around scrabble letters that spell out Games.

Hand & Foot

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Event Details:

Come to the Library and enjoy an afternoon playing Hand & Foot!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Come to the Library and enjoy an afternoon playing Hand & Foot!

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.  

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Read to a Dog

Thursday, April 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More
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.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More
Required
Seats Remaining: 0

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.

Toddler playing drum

Playtime at the Library

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities, Homeschool
Age Group:
Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Event Details:

Come enjoy station activities that encourage early literacy development through Talking, Singing, Reading, Writing, and Playing! It's the perfect time for our littest lib...

Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities, Homeschool
Event Details:
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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.

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Teen Fandom: The Hunger Games

Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Evenings & Weekends, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Event Details:

Celebrate the release of Sunrise on the Reaping, with a Hunger Games party! Dress in your Capitol finest or as your favorite character. There will be games, crafts, and snacks.&nbs...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Movies & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

Celebrate the release of Sunrise on the Reaping, with a Hunger Games party! Dress in your Capitol finest or as your favorite character. There will be games, crafts, and snacks.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Event Photography

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

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.  

Public Elections

Public Election

All Day
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road 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: Kisker Road 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.

Father and mother reading with toddler

Fun For Ones

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Fun for Ones:

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

Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: 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.

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Rummikub

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Event Details:

Come to the library to meet new friends and play Rummikub. This tile-based game is easy to learn, good for your brain, and fun for all. Leader Angie Soetebier-McDonnell will...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 11
Event Details:

Rummikub

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Next Chapter Book Club

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Next Chapter Book Club:

Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants (even those who cannot read) gather for one hour ...

Event Details:

Together, we will read and discuss Eoin Colfer's novel Artemis Fowl. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Participants (even those who cannot read) gather for one hour weekly to read aloud and discuss a book that is provided by the Library. Together, we will explore new worlds and meet interesting characters through fun and engaging stories, gaining real-world skills and making new friends along the way.

Registration is required for this program and space is limited. By registering for one session, you will automatically be registered for the entire series.

Together, we will read and discuss Eoin Colfer's novel Artemis Fowl.

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.  

A boy and a girl (siblings) are in traditional Japanese garb. The boy holds a sword. The girl clutches on to him, baring her fangs.

Teens Read: Manga and Anime

Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Homeschool
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Event Details:

Join us to discuss popular and underappreciated manga! We will explore Japanese culture together by exploring their food, fashion, lifestyle, anime, and more! This month ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Join us to discuss popular and underappreciated manga! We will explore Japanese culture together by exploring their food, fashion, lifestyle, anime, and more! 

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.  

Register Each Teen

Please register each teen who will be attending the program.

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Senior Social Hour

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Current Events & Trends
Age Group:
Ages 55+
Event Details:

Join us for casual conversation about topics of interest and connect with fellow seniors from the community. Light refreshments provided.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Current Events & Trends
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Join us for casual conversation about topics of interest and connect with fellow seniors from the community.

Light refreshments provided.

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.  

Tweens and Teens Create: Dragon Eggs

Thursday, April 10, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity and make your very own fantastic dragon egg!

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends
Required
Seats Remaining: 19
Event Details:

Unleash your creativity and make your very own fantastic dragon egg!

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! 

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 Staff Development Day. 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 Staff Development Day. Please return materials in the book drop. Have a nice holiday.

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Time for Twos

Monday, April 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road 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: Kisker Road 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.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

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Book Discussion: "The Lies I Tell" by Julie Clark

Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road 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:

Meg Williams. Maggie Littleton. Melody Wilde. Different names for the same person, depending on the town, depending on the job. She's a con artist who erases herself to become whoe...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road 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: 24
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.

Meg Williams. Maggie Littleton. Melody Wilde. Different names for the same person, depending on the town, depending on the job. She's a con artist who erases herself to become whoever you need her to be-a college student. A life coach.

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.

Toddler playing drum

Grow Your Reader: Toddler Tunes

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Toddler Tunes:

Sing, dance, and play toward early literacy through music and movement.

Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Movies & Music

Sing, dance, and play toward early literacy through music and movement.

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.

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Blood Drive - ImpactLife

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Community Events, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Blood Drive:

Be a Donor!

Event Details:

Help save a life!  ImpactLife's blood donor bus will be at Kisker Road Library from 2-5:30 pm.Click HERE to register!  

Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Be a Donor!

Help save a life!  ImpactLife's blood donor bus will be at Kisker Road Library from 2-5:30 pm.

Click HERE to register!

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Next Chapter Book Club

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Next Chapter Book Club:

Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants (even those who cannot read) gather for one hour ...

Event Details:

Together, we will read and discuss Eoin Colfer's novel Artemis Fowl. 

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Participants (even those who cannot read) gather for one hour weekly to read aloud and discuss a book that is provided by the Library. Together, we will explore new worlds and meet interesting characters through fun and engaging stories, gaining real-world skills and making new friends along the way.

Registration is required for this program and space is limited. By registering for one session, you will automatically be registered for the entire series.

Together, we will read and discuss Eoin Colfer's novel Artemis Fowl.

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.  

Crafting connections word art

Got Scrap Quilting

Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 18+, Ages 55+
Event Details:

Local quilters come together each month to share ideas and discuss quilting projects. This monthly program provides a relaxed forum for quilters of all levels to come together t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Ages 18+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
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.  

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Thursday, April 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road 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: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&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.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.