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coral cover with woman's face, Lessons in Chemistry

Book Discussion: "Lessons in Chemistry" by Bonnie Garmus

Thursday, July 17, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Spencer Road 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.

Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman.

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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
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.

Chemist Elizabeth Zott is not your average woman. In fact, Elizabeth Zott would be the first to point out that there is no such thing as an average woman.

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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.

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Growing Artists: Color Our World

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Growing Artists:

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

Celebrate this year's Summer Challenge with some colorful painting projects!

This program will also be offered on Friday, July 18th at 11:00 am.

Please only register for one class.

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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Celebrate this year's Summer Challenge with some colorful painting projects!

This program will also be offered on Friday, July 18th at 11:00 am.

Please only register for one class.

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! 

Register Each Preschool Child

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

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Growing Artists: Color Our World

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Growing Artists:

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

Celebrate this year's Summer Challenge with some colorful painting projects!

This program will also be offered on Friday, July 18th at 10:00 am.

Please only register for one class.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Celebrate this year's Summer Challenge with some colorful painting projects!

This program will also be offered on Friday, July 18th at 10:00 am.

Please only register for one class.

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! 

Register Each Preschool Child

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

Make It Sew: Block of the Month and a Guest Speaker

Friday, July 18, 2025 at 1:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

MAKE IT SEW is a group of quilters and sewists who enjoy making small projects and quilts.

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

MAKE IT SEW is a group of quilters and sewists who enjoy making small projects and quilts.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Family Fun: Water Safety Fun

Saturday, July 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room A at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Special Events, Games & Activities, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families

Enjoy the summer pools and beach vacations with the knowledge that your kids are prepared. Join swim instructor Ms.

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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Special Events, Games & Activities, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy the summer pools and beach vacations with the knowledge that your kids are prepared. Join swim instructor Ms.

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.

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Baby Time

Monday, July 21, 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.

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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.

Will Stuck’s Pigment of Your Imagination

Monday, July 21, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Movies & Music, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
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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)
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Movies & Music, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

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.  

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Fun for Ones

Tuesday, July 22, 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

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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, July 22, 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!

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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.  

Travelin' Tom's Coffee Truck @ the Library

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Special Events, Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Everyone

Looking for a delicious, customizable beverage made fresh for you? 

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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Special Events, Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

Looking for a delicious, customizable beverage made fresh for you? 

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Read to A Dog!

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Community Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)

Bring a book or choose one of ours and read to an attentive, adorable dog, or maybe even a fuzzy bunny. This class is a partnership between the Library and our "Tale Waggers" group, Love on a Leash.

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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring a book or choose one of ours and read to an attentive, adorable dog, or maybe even a fuzzy bunny. This class is a partnership between the Library and our "Tale Waggers" group, Love on a Leash.

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.

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Live @ the Library: After Hours Community Band

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Evenings & Weekends, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families, Everyone

Enjoy an evening with the After Hours Community Band (AHCB)! 

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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Evenings & Weekends, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy an evening with the After Hours Community Band (AHCB)! 

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.  

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Mammogram Van

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 9:00am - 12:30pm
Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Community Events, Reading Challenge, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Don't wait, schedule your mammogram appointment today!!

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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Reading Challenge, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Don't wait, schedule your mammogram appointment today!!

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Time for Twos

Wednesday, July 23, 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)
Time for Twos:

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

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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.

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

Oasis "Aging Mastery Program"

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Event Room N at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Health & Wellness, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 55+

To register please call Oasis at 314-862-4859 ext 24, class #6661.

In this 10-week program, you will build your own personal playbook for aging well. 

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

To register please call Oasis at 314-862-4859 ext 24, class #6661.

In this 10-week program, you will build your own personal playbook for aging well. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Let's Create: Crumpled Paper Art

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Let's Create:

Art Exploration!

In the book Ish by Peter Reynolds, a little boy named Ramon loves to draw. But when his big brother makes fun of his art, Ramon starts crumpling it all up!

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

Art Exploration!

In the book Ish by Peter Reynolds, a little boy named Ramon loves to draw. But when his big brother makes fun of his art, Ramon starts crumpling it all 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.

The background is a night sky with a full moon. The foreground has a large gravestone that says "The Ghostly Tales of St. Charles"

Meet the Author: Nicki Jacobsmeyer - Spooky America's The Ghostly Tales of St. Charles

Wednesday, July 23, 2025 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, History & Culture
Age Group:
Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Nicki Jacobsmeyer will present her newest release, SPOOKY AMERICA'S THE GHOSTLY TALES OF ST. CHARLES

About SPOOKY AMERICA'S THE GHOSTLY TALES OF ST. CHARLES

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

Nicki Jacobsmeyer will present her newest release, SPOOKY AMERICA'S THE GHOSTLY TALES OF ST. CHARLES

About SPOOKY AMERICA'S THE GHOSTLY TALES OF ST. CHARLES

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Diaper Distribution

Thursday, July 24, 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. 

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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. 

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Story Time

Thursday, July 24, 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.

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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.

Teens jumping by fountain at Spencer Road Branch

Teen Leadership Committee

Thursday, July 24, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Teen Leadership Committee:

Be a part of the decision making process at the Library. Help plan programs, give book recommendations, promote the library, and eat some snacks!

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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Registration Required

Be a part of the decision making process at the Library. Help plan programs, give book recommendations, promote the library, and eat some snacks!

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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.

Preschool Stuffed Animal Sleepover Story Time

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)

Drop off a stuffed animal the day before to spend the night at the library. Then come see what your friend and other stuffed animals did at their sleepover in this special story time!  

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

Drop off a stuffed animal the day before to spend the night at the library. Then come see what your friend and other stuffed animals did at their sleepover in this special story time!  

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Rock Painting

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 2:30pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families

Let's celebrate the "Color Our World" Summer Reading Challenge with a fun painting craft! During this event we will be painting decorative rocks.

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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
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: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Let's celebrate the "Color Our World" Summer Reading Challenge with a fun painting craft! During this event we will be painting decorative rocks.

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.  

Register Everyone

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

Edgar Allan Poe: His Life and Stories

Friday, July 25, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Age Group:
Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families

Enjoy a night of melancholy and madness with a one-man show as Edgar Allan Poe.

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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, Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Enjoy a night of melancholy and madness with a one-man show as Edgar Allan Poe.

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.  

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Hope Creates Community Creation Event: Drum Circle

Sunday, July 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Hope Creates empowers youth and adults in recovery from, or at risk of, Substance Use Disorder to stay sober by engaging in the expressive arts and a vibrant and creativ

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

Hope Creates empowers youth and adults in recovery from, or at risk of, Substance Use Disorder to stay sober by engaging in the expressive arts and a vibrant and creativ

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Registration Appreciated but Not Required

Registration is not required for this program, but registering is helpful to make sure we have enough staff to accommodate everyone.