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Meet the Author: Christian Naffziger - Adam Lemp and the Western Brewery

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A - BJC Progress West Room at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Author Events, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults

Local Author Christian Naffziger will present his newest release, ADAM LEMP AND THE WESTERN BREWERY

About ADAM LEMP AND THE WESTERN BREWERY

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A - BJC Progress West Room
Age Group: Adults
Class & Event Types: Author Events, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Local Author Christian Naffziger will present his newest release, ADAM LEMP AND THE WESTERN BREWERY

About ADAM LEMP AND THE WESTERN BREWERY

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Toddlers and adults on mat with toys

Tiny Tots

Wednesday, October 15, 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, October 15, 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.

Crafting connections word art

Beading Basics: Autumn Beaded Napkin Rings

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room C at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Use autumn colored beads and leather cording to make a set of 4 napkin rings.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room C
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use autumn colored beads and leather cording to make a set of 4 napkin rings.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Fire Safety with the O'Fallon Fire District

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Reading Challenge, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families

Join us as we learn about fire safety with the O'Fallon Fire District. They'll help us prepare for what to do during a fire and show us some cool firefighter gear.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we learn about fire safety with the O'Fallon Fire District. They'll help us prepare for what to do during a fire and show us some cool firefighter gear.

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.

AL-ANON

Wednesday, October 15, 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

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Thursday, October 16, 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.

A boy and girl learning at home with their mother.

Homeschool Explorers: Farming

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Games & Activities, Homeschool
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)

Join us for Homeschool Explorers to learn about the world of farming!

*This is the same program as Homeschool Explorers: Farming at WingHaven® on October 28, 2025.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Class & Event Types: Games & Activities, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for Homeschool Explorers to learn about the world of farming!

*This is the same program as Homeschool Explorers: Farming at WingHaven® on October 28, 2025.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Child reading with a dog resting its head on the book

Read to a Dog!

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, 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.

This class is a partnership between the Library and CHAMP Assistance Dogs.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

This class is a partnership between the Library and CHAMP Assistance Dogs.

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.

Chess Club

Saturday, October 18, 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.

Let's Party: Minecraft

Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)

Join us for a Minecraft Party where we’ll celebrate all things blocky and pixelated.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a Minecraft Party where we’ll celebrate all things blocky and pixelated.

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 Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Book buddies word art

Book Buddies

Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:30pm
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Book Buddies:

Does your child need practice reading aloud? Try Book Buddies! Kids will be partnered with teen volunteers and will spend 25 minutes each week reading aloud to them. 

Book Buddies is recommended for students who have completed Kindergarten through 4th Grade, though readers of any grade level looking for reading practice are welcome to sign up.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Does your child need practice reading aloud? Try Book Buddies! Kids will be partnered with teen volunteers and will spend 25 minutes each week reading aloud to them. 

Book Buddies is recommended for students who have completed Kindergarten through 4th Grade, though readers of any grade level looking for reading practice are welcome to sign up.

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.

Book buddies word art

Book Buddies

Sunday, October 19, 2025 at 2:30pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Book Buddies:

Does your child need practice reading aloud? Try Book Buddies! Kids will be partnered with teen volunteers and will spend 25 minutes each week reading aloud to them. 

Book Buddies is recommended for students who have completed Kindergarten through 4th Grade, though readers of any grade level looking for reading practice are welcome to sign up.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Does your child need practice reading aloud? Try Book Buddies! Kids will be partnered with teen volunteers and will spend 25 minutes each week reading aloud to them. 

Book Buddies is recommended for students who have completed Kindergarten through 4th Grade, though readers of any grade level looking for reading practice are welcome to sign up.

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.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Monday, October 20, 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.

Two children reading a book with a flashlight under a blanket

Pajama Story Time

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Pajama Story Time:

Bring the whole family and a stuffed friend for stories and songs in your pajamas!

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends

Bring the whole family and a stuffed friend for stories and songs in your pajamas!

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, October 20, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room C at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
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.  

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room C
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: 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.

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 Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Costume Makeup Meetup

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room A - BJC Progress West Room at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A - BJC Progress West Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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! 

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Tuesday, October 21, 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, October 21, 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.

Blood drive word art

American Red Cross Blood Drive

Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Community Events, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Blood Drive:

Be a Donor!

Join us at the Middendorf-Kredell Branch to give blood on Tuesday, October 21. Donors are strongly urged to give to help ensure lifesaving blood products are available for patients.

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:

Be a Donor!

Join us at the Middendorf-Kredell Branch to give blood on Tuesday, October 21. Donors are strongly urged to give to help ensure lifesaving blood products are available for patients.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

man in uniform on a horse

Nonfiction Book Discussion - "The Black Count" by Tom Reiss

Tuesday, October 21, 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.

General Alex Dumas is a man almost unknown today, yet his story is strikingly familiar—because his son, the novelist Alexandre Dumas, used his larger-than-life feats as inspiration for such c

Upcoming
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.

General Alex Dumas is a man almost unknown today, yet his story is strikingly familiar—because his son, the novelist Alexandre Dumas, used his larger-than-life feats as inspiration for such c

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.

Book cover for House of Hollow by Krystal Sutherland

Teens Read: "House of Hollow" by Krystal Sutherland

Tuesday, October 21, 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.

Upcoming
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

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Toddlers and adults on mat with toys

Tiny Tots

Wednesday, October 22, 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, October 22, 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.