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Family Fun: Snow Much Fun

Saturday, January 3, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, 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

Let's learn about, create, and explore snow together. We will be manufacturing own snow storm in a jar, making and playing with snow dough, and creating snow paintings.  There is something for everyone!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room 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: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's learn about, create, and explore snow together. We will be manufacturing own snow storm in a jar, making and playing with snow dough, and creating snow paintings.  There is something for everyone!

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.  

Baby lying on a blanket and grasping adult's fingers

Baby Time

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community 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: Community 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.

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.

Try It Before You Ink It: Temporary Tattoo Workshop

Monday, January 5, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
Event Room N at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Adults

Thinking about getting a tattoo? Or just want to try out a fun, artistic design without the commitment? Join us for a hands-on program where you can explore the art of temporary tattoos.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room N
Age Group: Adults
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

Thinking about getting a tattoo? Or just want to try out a fun, artistic design without the commitment? Join us for a hands-on program where you can explore the art of temporary tattoos.

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, January 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, 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: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, 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.

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

Alzheimer's Association Support Group

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Event Room N at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Health & Wellness, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Support groups create a safe, confidential, supportive environment or community and allow caregivers to develop informal mutual support and social relationships.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room N
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Health & Wellness, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

Support groups create a safe, confidential, supportive environment or community and allow caregivers to develop informal mutual support and social relationships.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Adult and child looking through binoculars in a forest

Let's Explore: Revolutionary Spies: Culper Ring

Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
America 250, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, 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.

Learn about America's first spy ring, The Culper Six,  and other American and British spies during the war.  Create and decode ciphers using the Culper Ring's codes.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: America 250, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Learn about America's first spy ring, The Culper Six,  and other American and British spies during the war.  Create and decode ciphers using the Culper Ring's codes.

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.

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community 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: Community 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.

Tweens create word art

Tweens Create: Snowy Owl Art

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Tweens (Grades 4-8)

Make a snowy owl collage out of shredded up black and white paper!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a snowy owl collage out of shredded up black and white paper!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Puzzle Competition - Mystery Night!

Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Event Room M - BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch
Age Group:
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Join us in a special puzzle challenge! Teams of up to five people will race against the clock to finish the unique, 300 piece puzzle at their table.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room M - BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in a special puzzle challenge! Teams of up to five people will race against the clock to finish the unique, 300 piece puzzle at their table.

Disclaimer(s)

Register Everyone

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

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community 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: Community 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, January 8, 2026 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Community 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! If you play (or just enjoy) folk, gospel, or bluegrass styles of music and acoustic stringed instruments (guitar, mandolin, fiddle, etc.), bring your instrument and jam with fellow musicians.

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community 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! If you play (or just enjoy) folk, gospel, or bluegrass styles of music and acoustic stringed instruments (guitar, mandolin, fiddle, etc.), bring your instrument and jam with fellow musicians.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

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Pokemon: The Card Game - Poke-Showdown

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:30pm
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!

Upcoming
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.  

open book with a plant growing out of it

Native Landscaping for Drought Tolerance

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Event Room M - BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Learn about the importance of planning now for future droughts. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room M - BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn about the importance of planning now for future droughts. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Image of a boy standing among headstones, holding a lit candle that covers his face. In the background is a spooky looking house.

Meet the Author: Jasmine Warga - THE LAST RESORT: THE CLAIMING

Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families

Jasmine Warga discusses her newest book, THE LAST RESORT: THE CLAIMING. 

About THE LAST RESORT: THE CLAIMING:

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families
Class & Event Types: Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

Jasmine Warga discusses her newest book, THE LAST RESORT: THE CLAIMING. 

About THE LAST RESORT: THE CLAIMING:

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Sponsored by the Foundation

The St. Charles City County Library Foundation generously sponsored this event.

Growing Minds: Growing Up

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Growing Minds:

Fun exploration of topics that keep kids thinking and learning.

Growing up isn't always easy! Explore big feelings and learn social emotional skills through stories, clips from experts such as Mister Rogers, group discussions and activities, and a craft.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

Fun exploration of topics that keep kids thinking and learning.

Growing up isn't always easy! Explore big feelings and learn social emotional skills through stories, clips from experts such as Mister Rogers, group discussions and activities, and a craft.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Each Preschool Child

For registration, please register each child of preschool age attending. 

DIY Crafts: Hand Painted Tights

Friday, January 9, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room A at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults

Many of us have an old pair of tights tucked away in a drawer. Give your tights new life with a splash of creativity.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Many of us have an old pair of tights tucked away in a drawer. Give your tights new life with a splash of creativity.

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! 

Swap Your Stuff: Plant Swap

Saturday, January 10, 2026 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Community 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community 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, January 11, 2026 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+

Learn how to do English Paper Piecing, a fun method of sewing fabric pieces together to make small projects, quilts, and decorative items.

Open
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:

Learn how to do English Paper Piecing, a fun method of sewing fabric pieces together to make small projects, quilts, and decorative items.

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, January 12, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community 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: Community 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.

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.

LEGOs

LEGO Builders

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
LEGO Builders:

Build with the Library's LEGO bricks.

While your builder enjoys the class, please enjoy the rest of the library. Your child's LEGO build may be displayed in the library until next month's class. This program is intended for kids in grades kindergarten through the fifth grade.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build with the Library's LEGO bricks.

While your builder enjoys the class, please enjoy the rest of the library. Your child's LEGO build may be displayed in the library until next month's class. This program is intended for kids in grades kindergarten through the fifth grade.

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.

A blue book cover with a woman on the front blowing a bubble of pink bubble gum.

Meet the Author: Jennifer Niven - MEET THE NEWMANS

Monday, January 12, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Jennifer Niven joins us to discuss her newest book, MEET THE NEWMANS. 

This is a ticketed event.

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: Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

Jennifer Niven joins us to discuss her newest book, MEET THE NEWMANS. 

This is a ticketed event.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Sponsored by the Foundation

The St. Charles City County Library Foundation generously sponsored this event.

Father and mother reading with toddler

Fun for Ones

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, 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: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, 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.

Teens Silent Reading and Writing Club

Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Introverts unite! Bring a book of your own and enjoy a place to read quietly, snuggle up with a soft friend (bring your own plush or grab one to use during the program), and eat some snacks. Are you more of a writer than a reader?

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Introverts unite! Bring a book of your own and enjoy a place to read quietly, snuggle up with a soft friend (bring your own plush or grab one to use during the program), and eat some snacks. Are you more of a writer than a reader?

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.  

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 Teen

Please register each teen who will be attending the program.

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community 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: Community 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.