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Tiny Tots

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
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: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: 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.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Baby Playdate

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)

Children can enjoy toys, books and activities designed for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers!

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Children can enjoy toys, books and activities designed for babies, toddlers, 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.

How to Access Free Online Classes

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room A - BJC Progress West Room at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Business & Finance, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Learn how to take short classes online that are free with your library card and pin numbers. Classes are available in the eResouces: LinkedIn Learning, Udemy, Craftsy, and Gale Courses.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A - BJC Progress West Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Business & Finance, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to take short classes online that are free with your library card and pin numbers. Classes are available in the eResouces: LinkedIn Learning, Udemy, Craftsy, and Gale Courses.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Sewing 101: Zippered Lunch Bag

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Make this nice and handy zippered bag--great as a lunch bag or small tote. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make this nice and handy zippered bag--great as a lunch bag or small tote. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

AL-ANON

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room C at Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Meeeting

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room C
Event Details:

Meeeting

Book cover for The Christie Affair by Nina de Gramont

Book Discussion: "The Christie Affair" by Nina de Gramont

Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A - BJC Progress West Room at Middendorf-Kredell 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.

What drives someone to murder? What will someone do in the name of love? What kind of crime can someone never forgive? Nina de Gramont’s brilliant, unforgettable novel explores these questions and more.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A - BJC Progress West Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
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.

What drives someone to murder? What will someone do in the name of love? What kind of crime can someone never forgive? Nina de Gramont’s brilliant, unforgettable novel explores these questions and more.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Sponsored by Friends

This event was generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell 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.

Join us for stories, songs, and an activity. We have a new theme each week and the Story Times on each Monday, Thursday, and Saturday have the same theme.

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

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

Join us for stories, songs, and an activity. We have a new theme each week and the Story Times on each Monday, Thursday, and Saturday have the same theme.

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.

Adult and child looking through binoculars in a forest

Let's Explore: No Fear Nature

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room A - BJC Progress West Room at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Let's Explore:

Fun exploration of topics that keep school-aged kids thinking and learning.

Learning more about our fears can help them seem less scary! For each month's topic, listen to a story, learn some amazing facts, and do a related activity and craft. This month, we're exploring bats!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A - BJC Progress West Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fun exploration of topics that keep school-aged kids thinking and learning.

Learning more about our fears can help them seem less scary! For each month's topic, listen to a story, learn some amazing facts, and do a related activity and craft. This month, we're exploring bats!

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.

Waldorf Stars

Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room C at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Hobbies & Recreation, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Learn how to make a basic Window Waldorf Star. Materials will be supplied.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room C
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness, Hobbies & Recreation, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to make a basic Window Waldorf Star. Materials will be supplied.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Group of preschoolers and adults playing with a parachute

Fall Preschool Playdate!

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Preschool Playdate:

Children can enjoy toys, books, and activities designed for preschoolers and their caregivers! 

children playing with blocks

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Children can enjoy toys, books, and activities designed for preschoolers and their caregivers! 

children playing with blocks

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.  

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Cyanotype Printing

Friday, November 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room A - BJC Progress West Room at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Adults

By exposing specially treated paper to sunlight, you can create beautiful works of art.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A - BJC Progress West Room
Age Group: Adults
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

By exposing specially treated paper to sunlight, you can create beautiful works of art.

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! 

Chess Club

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Everyone

Drop in for a casual morning of chess! We’ll provide the boards and space—you bring the strategy. All ages and skill levels are welcome. No instruction provided.

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Drop in for a casual morning of chess! We’ll provide the boards and space—you bring the strategy. All ages and skill levels are welcome. No instruction provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell 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.

Join us for stories, songs, and an activity. We have a new theme each week and the Story Times on each Monday, Thursday, and Saturday have the same theme.

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

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

Join us for stories, songs, and an activity. We have a new theme each week and the Story Times on each Monday, Thursday, and Saturday have the same theme.

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.

Family fun word art

Family Fun: Nerf Battle

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 1:00pm - 1:30pm
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Ages 18+, Families

Join us for a family Nerf battle! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Multiple sessions are being hosted on the same day; please only register for one session.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Ages 18+, Families
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a family Nerf battle! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Multiple sessions are being hosted on the same day; please only register for one session.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Everyone

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

Family fun word art

Family Fun: Nerf Battle

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:00pm
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Ages 18+, Families

Join us for a family Nerf battle! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Multiple sessions are being hosted on the same day; please only register for one session.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Ages 18+, Families
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a family Nerf battle! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Multiple sessions are being hosted on the same day; please only register for one session.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Everyone

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

Family fun word art

Family Fun: Nerf Battle

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Ages 18+, Families

Join us for a family Nerf battle! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Multiple sessions are being hosted on the same day; please only register for one session.


 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Ages 18+, Families
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a family Nerf battle! Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Multiple sessions are being hosted on the same day; please only register for one session.


 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Everyone

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

Tweens & Teens: Nerf Battle

Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Join us for a Nerf battle just for Tweens and Teens!

Please only register each Tween/Teen who will be attending.


 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a Nerf battle just for Tweens and Teens!

Please only register each Tween/Teen who will be attending.


 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Each Teen

Please register each teen who will be attending the program.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell 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.

Join us for stories, songs, and an activity. We have a new theme each week and the Story Times on each Monday, Thursday, and Saturday have the same theme.

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

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

Join us for stories, songs, and an activity. We have a new theme each week and the Story Times on each Monday, Thursday, and Saturday have the same theme.

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.

Teens jumping by fountain at Spencer Road Branch

Teen Leadership Committee

Monday, November 17, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room C at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

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 TLC? Come to a meeting! We'll get you set up from there.  

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room C
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
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 TLC? Come to a meeting! We'll get you set up from there.  

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.

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell 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.

This class also includes a simple craft. Both the 9:30 and 10:30 sessions are the same program.

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community 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 also includes a simple craft. Both the 9:30 and 10:30 sessions are the same program.

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, November 18, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell 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.

This class also includes a simple craft. Both the 9:30 and 10:30 sessions are the same program.

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community 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 also includes a simple craft. Both the 9:30 and 10:30 sessions are the same program.

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.

white cover with an overlapping blue and yellow speech bubble making green where they intersect

Nonfiction Book Discussion - "Talking to Strangers" by Malcolm Gladwell

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room C at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More
Age Group:
Adults
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.

Malcolm Gladwell explains a lot of interesting social experiments done in the journey to better understand why our interactions with strangers are the way they are.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room C
Age Group: Adults
Class & Event Types: Books & More
Registration Required
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.

Malcolm Gladwell explains a lot of interesting social experiments done in the journey to better understand why our interactions with strangers are the way they are.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Sponsored by Friends

This event was generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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

Heart Health Screenings and Flu Shot Clinic

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Community Events, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

BJC & Progress West Hospitals will host a free health screening event at the Middendorf-Kredell Branch. The free screenings include blood pressure, blood sugar, A1C, and cholesterol checks.

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

BJC & Progress West Hospitals will host a free health screening event at the Middendorf-Kredell Branch. The free screenings include blood pressure, blood sugar, A1C, and cholesterol checks.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Scraps of white paper being held up by a web of red string

Teens Read: "A Good Girl's Guide to Murder" by Holly Jackson

Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Pick up copies of this month's books at the Youth Services desk at the Middendorf-Kredell branch.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Pick up copies of this month's books at the Youth Services desk at the Middendorf-Kredell branch.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Sponsored by Friends

This event was generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.