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Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time at Wapelhorst Park

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
McClay Off Site/Outreach at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families
Story Time:

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

Event Details:

Please join us for stories and songs at Wapelhorst Park, Shelter 2 (by the playground).

Offsite Event
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: McClay Off Site/Outreach
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

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

Please join us for stories and songs at Wapelhorst Park, Shelter 2 (by the playground).

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.

Outdoor Program and Event Weather Statement

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

Mad Science Logo

Mad Science: Color Our World Through Science!

Friday, June 20, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Event Details:

There is so much to see and learn: Discover how we can change the color of any liquid with a little bit of chemistry! The exciting sounds and flash of the didgeridoo tubs will enth...

Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 55
Event Details:

There is so much to see and learn: Discover how we can change the color of any liquid with a little bit of chemistry! The exciting sounds and flash of the didgeridoo tubs will enthrall children.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Toddler playing drum

Toddler Tunes

Monday, June 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Toddler Tunes:

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

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

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Time for Twos:

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

Event Details:

This class will be repeated at 10:30 am.

Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

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

This class will be repeated at 10:30 am.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Time for Twos:

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

Event Details:

This class is a repeat from 9:30 am.

Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

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

This class is a repeat from 9:30 am.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Story Time:

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

Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: 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.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Three children working together to build something out of mechanical pieces.

Tech Time: Osmos

Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Event Details:

Have fun with us as we play with Osmo technology kits! Run your own pizza shop and practice math, money, and business smarts with Osmo Pizza Co. Or practice problem solving and dra...

Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Have fun with us as we play with Osmo technology kits! Run your own pizza shop and practice math, money, and business smarts with Osmo Pizza Co.

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.

An African American man juggling in a yellow shirt with suspenders, a cape, and a funny hat.

The Magic of Art with Tommy Terrific

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Reading Challenge, Early Literacy & Learning, 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
Event Details:

Get ready for an artistic, magical journey as Tommy Terrific goes canvassing through a magical art gallery. With the help of his Magical Guidebook, Tommy and the kids perform magic...

Required
Library Branch: McClay 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
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 55
Event Details:

Get ready for an artistic, magical journey as Tommy Terrific goes canvassing through a magical art gallery.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Various game pieces around scrabble letters that spell out Games.

Bunco

Friday, June 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Event Details:

Roll the die! Bunco is an easy, fast-paced dice game that requires no previous skill. 

Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 24
Event Details:

Roll the die! Bunco is an easy, fast-paced dice game that requires no previous skill. 

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.  

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

Children with lab glasses and beakers

Growing Minds

Monday, July 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Growing Minds:

Fun exploration of topics that keep kids thinking and learning.

Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology

Fun exploration of topics that keep kids thinking and learning.

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. 

Messy Crafts

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

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

KidSight logo

Free Kidsight Vision Screenings

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at McClay 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: McClay 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 program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Jester Tells All!

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Event Details:

 Cornelius and his talking jester stick Poppy let kids help tell the stories of adventure & laughter. Learn the life of this jester and some of the great characters he mee...

Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 55
Event Details:

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Child reading with a dog resting its head on the book

Read to a Dog

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Read to a Dog:

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

Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

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.

Logo for the world bird sanctuary

Fledge Wings with the World Bird Sanctuary

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Reading Challenge, Early Literacy & Learning, 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
Event Details:

Introducing young learners to the world of birds? What is a bird? Why are birds so special? Young learners will get to meet birds as well as interact with touchable items like feat...

Required
Library Branch: McClay 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
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 55
Event Details:

Introducing young learners to the world of birds? What is a bird? Why are birds so special? Young learners will get to meet birds as well as interact with touchable items like feathers, eggs, and more.

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 at Wapelhorst Park

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
McClay Off Site/Outreach at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families
Story Time:

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

Event Details:

Please join us for stories and songs at Wapelhorst Park, Shelter 2 (by the playground).

Offsite Event
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: McClay Off Site/Outreach
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

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

Please join us for stories and songs at Wapelhorst Park, Shelter 2 (by the playground).

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.

Outdoor Program and Event Weather Statement

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

Will Stuck’s Pigment of Your Imagination

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Movies & Music, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Event Details:

 Let’s Van Gogh, Go, Go! Will brings his usual high energy and hilarious M.E.S.S. (Music, Education, Stories, and Science) into the world of art, artists and color in a show l...

Required
Library Branch: McClay 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)
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Movies & Music, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Toddler playing drum

Toddler Tunes

Monday, July 28, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Toddler Tunes:

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

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

Let's Get Loud in the Library with Babaloo

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Event Details:

 Get ready for bean-bag-bopping; really big balloons; bunches of bubbles; beat-boxing Barbies; bucket-beating; and much more musical mayhem! Lots of laughs, and lots of fun!

Required
Library Branch: McClay 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
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Movies & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Children with lab glasses and beakers

Growing Minds

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Growing Minds:

Fun exploration of topics that keep kids thinking and learning.

Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology

Fun exploration of topics that keep kids thinking and learning.

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. 

Messy Crafts

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

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Public Elections

Public Election

All Day
Meeting Room A&B at McClay 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: McClay 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.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time at Wapelhorst Park

Friday, August 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
McClay Off Site/Outreach at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families
Story Time:

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

Event Details:

Please join us for stories and songs at Wapelhorst Park, Shelter 2 (by the playground).

Offsite Event
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: McClay Off Site/Outreach
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

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

Please join us for stories and songs at Wapelhorst Park, Shelter 2 (by the playground).

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.

Outdoor Program and Event Weather Statement

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

Kids sitting at table of art supplies

Growing Artists

Monday, August 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
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. 

Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning

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

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. 

Messy Crafts

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

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Child reading with a dog resting its head on the book

Read to a Dog

Tuesday, August 19, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Read to a Dog:

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

Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

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.