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Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
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.

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: 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.

beach scene with a bridge connecting one hill to another

Book Discussion: "The Unwedding" by Ally Condie

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room A at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities
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.

"Ellery Wainwright is alone at the edge of the world.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities
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.

"Ellery Wainwright is alone at the edge of the world.

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.  

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

A boy and girl learning at home with their mother.

Homeschool Explorers: Work Like a Dog!

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Homeschool Meetup:

Explore new subjects through presentations, demonstrations, resources, and activities.

In honor of National Service Dog Month, we're going to take a look at all working dogs! From herding cattle to rescuing victims of natural disasters, from working alongside our police force to pulling sleds, dogs work like...well...dogs!

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Explore new subjects through presentations, demonstrations, resources, and activities.

In honor of National Service Dog Month, we're going to take a look at all working dogs! From herding cattle to rescuing victims of natural disasters, from working alongside our police force to pulling sleds, dogs work like...well...dogs!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

One boy is drawn in red against a blue background. He look grumpy and holds a rubber chicken. Another boy is drawn in blue against a red background. He is happy and dressed in a suit.

Let's Read: "The Terrible Two" by Mac Barnett

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool
Age Group:
Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)

"Let's Read" is a book club for kids! Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch, read on your own, and then come into the library for a group discussion and fun activities about the book you read!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

"Let's Read" is a book club for kids! Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch, read on your own, and then come into the library for a group discussion and fun activities about the book you read!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

an open brown book on a table top, a black background with white letters and symbols floating out of

Genreflection Challenge 2025

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room F - Houck Professional Room at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Ready to branch out of your reading comfort zone?  Stuck in a reading rut?  Join the 2025 Genreflection Book Challenge.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Conference Room F - Houck Professional Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to branch out of your reading comfort zone?  Stuck in a reading rut?  Join the 2025 Genreflection Book Challenge.

Baby lying on a blanket and grasping adult's fingers

Diaper Distribution

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Spencer Road Branch
Age Group:
Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)

Spencer Road Branch is offering free emergency diaper distribution in the Commons at Spencer Road near the north entrance. 

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Event Details:

Spencer Road Branch is offering free emergency diaper distribution in the Commons at Spencer Road near the north entrance. 

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B at Spencer 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: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Colorful treble clef with music notes

Acoustic Jam @ the Library

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Clubs & Communities, Hobbies & Recreation, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Make Music and new friends at the library!  

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Hobbies & Recreation, Movies & Music
Event Details:

Make Music and new friends at the library!  

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.

Pokemon: The Card Game - Poke-Showdown

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Room N at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids, Adults, Families, Everyone

Whether you're a beginner, seasoned player, or just interested in watching, come have a poke-ball playing the legendary Pokemon Card Game!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room N
Age Group: Kids, Adults, Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Whether you're a beginner, seasoned player, or just interested in watching, come have a poke-ball playing the legendary Pokemon Card Game!

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 Everyone

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

an open brown book on a table top, a black background with white letters and symbols floating out of

Independent Publishing on the Amazon Platform

Thursday, September 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Do you have a book idea? Are you wondering how to move it from the computer to the Amazon publishing platform?

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

Do you have a book idea? Are you wondering how to move it from the computer to the Amazon publishing platform?

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Fred Rogers

Lessons from Mister Rogers Story Time

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Lessons from Mister Rogers Story Time:

Learn social and emotional skills to prepare for kindergarten. This program is intended for four- to five-year-old children and their caregivers but is open to all.

Each session of Lessons from Mister Rogers will include stories and clips related to a particular theme.

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

Learn social and emotional skills to prepare for kindergarten. This program is intended for four- to five-year-old children and their caregivers but is open to all.

Each session of Lessons from Mister Rogers will include stories and clips related to a particular theme.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

A peaceful image with lit candles, stacked stones, water, and bamboo

Self Care Social - Aromatherapy Dough

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Health & Wellness, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Let's gather together to discuss our favorite self care ideas. This month's project will be Aromatherapy Dough

Ingredients Used:

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Health & Wellness, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's gather together to discuss our favorite self care ideas. This month's project will be Aromatherapy Dough

Ingredients Used:

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.  

Kids and parents sit on the floor listening to a presentation

Paint the Sky with Juggling!

Friday, September 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families, Everyone

Award-winning juggler Brian Wendling paints the library atmosphere with the colors of his tossing, turning, spinning, bounding, twirling, balancing, and dizzying array of skills.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Award-winning juggler Brian Wendling paints the library atmosphere with the colors of his tossing, turning, spinning, bounding, twirling, balancing, and dizzying array of skills.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Plant Swap - Discover Your Best Life

Saturday, September 13, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults

Plant Swap is a forum for sharing plants, gardening knowledge, and questions with fellow gardeners. Bring you seeds, cuttings, transplants, questions, and advice to swap with fellow gardeners in our community.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Plant Swap is a forum for sharing plants, gardening knowledge, and questions with fellow gardeners. Bring you seeds, cuttings, transplants, questions, and advice to swap with fellow gardeners in our community.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Colorful thread

English Paper Piecing

Sunday, September 14, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

PLEASE NOTE: We will be upstairs in Room L. You may enter the library through the Commons entrance in the upper parking lot.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

PLEASE NOTE: We will be upstairs in Room L. You may enter the library through the Commons entrance in the upper parking lot.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Baby lying on a blanket and grasping adult's fingers

Baby Time

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Babies (Ages 0-1)
Baby Time:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for babies birth to 11 months and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-1)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for babies birth to 11 months and their caregivers.

Colorful treble clef with music notes

Live @ the Library: After Hours Jazz Ensemble

Monday, September 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Evenings & Weekends, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families, Everyone

Enjoy an evening with the After Hours Jazz Ensemble!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy an evening with the After Hours Jazz Ensemble!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Father and mother reading with toddler

Fun for Ones

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Fun for Ones:

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

Recommended for Toddlers 12-23 Months

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

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

Recommended for Toddlers 12-23 Months

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.

Canasta - Hand and Foot

Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room A at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

 Join us to learn and play Hand and Foot!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Join us to learn and play Hand and Foot!

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.  

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
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.

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: 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.

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
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.

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: 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.

Teens create word art

Tweens and Teens Create: Art Club

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Communities
Age Group:
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Use the library's space and supplies to work on art projects. Snacks will be provided as well. This program is for grades 4-12. Please do not sign any children up who are younger than 4th grade.


 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Communities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Use the library's space and supplies to work on art projects. Snacks will be provided as well. This program is for grades 4-12. Please do not sign any children up who are younger than 4th grade.


 

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

Messy Crafts

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

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Register Each Teen

Please register each teen who will be attending the program.

Sepia toned map of the world

Discover the Past: "Beer, Germans, and Methodism"

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Discover the Past:

Discover information on historical people, places, or things. 

When German immigrant Ludwig Jacoby rode his horse into St. Louis in 1841, he couldn’t have possibly known the chaos that would ensue.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover information on historical people, places, or things. 

When German immigrant Ludwig Jacoby rode his horse into St. Louis in 1841, he couldn’t have possibly known the chaos that would ensue.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Tweens Read: "Song for a Whale" by Lynne Kelly

Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Homeschool
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8)

"Tweens Read" is a book club just for Tweens (young teens and kids on the verge of their teen years)!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

"Tweens Read" is a book club just for Tweens (young teens and kids on the verge of their teen years)!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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