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Pokemon: The Card Game - Poke-Showdown

Thursday, October 9, 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!

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.  

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Ecological Gardening 101

Thursday, October 9, 2025 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+

Ecological gardening bridges the gap between people and nature and allows us to play a role in local ecological conservation efforts.

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:

Ecological gardening bridges the gap between people and nature and allows us to play a role in local ecological conservation efforts.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Mad Science Presents Spooky Science: Up, Up, Up, and Away

Thursday, October 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families

This spellbinding special event introduces children to the principles of air and pressure. Children will see an incredible exothermic reaction take place and even get the chance to watch a hovercraft in action!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room
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: Seasonal, Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

This spellbinding special event introduces children to the principles of air and pressure. Children will see an incredible exothermic reaction take place and even get the chance to watch a hovercraft in action!

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.  

Fred Rogers

Lessons from Mister Rogers Story Time

Friday, October 10, 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.

Edgar Allan Poe: His Life and Stories

Friday, October 10, 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, 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.

Upcoming
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, Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, 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.  

Plant Swap - Discover Your Best Life

Saturday, October 11, 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.

Upcoming
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.

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English Paper Piecing

Sunday, October 12, 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.

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All Day
Augusta Branch, Boone's Trail Branch, Cliff View Branch, Corporate Parkway Branch, Deer Run Branch, Kathryn Linnemann Branch, Kisker Road Branch, Library to You Bookmobile, McClay Branch, Middendorf-Kredell Branch, Outreach, Spencer Road Branch, WingHaven® Branch, Central Services, Virtual, Staff Development Day, Mid Rivers Mall Branch

All branches of the St. Charles City-County Library are closed for Indigenous Peoples' Day. Please return materials in the book drop. Have a nice holiday. We will see you on Tuesda...

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Branches:
Augusta Branch, Boone's Trail Branch, Cliff View Branch, Corporate Parkway Branch, Deer Run Branch, Kathryn Linnemann Branch, Kisker Road Branch, Library to You Bookmobile, McClay Branch, Middendorf-Kredell Branch, Outreach, Spencer Road Branch, WingHaven® Branch, Central Services, Virtual, Staff Development Day, Mid Rivers Mall Branch
Description:

All branches of the St. Charles City-County Library are closed for Indigenous Peoples' Day. Please return materials in the book drop. Have a nice holiday.

Father and mother reading with toddler

Fun for Ones

Tuesday, October 14, 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, October 14, 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.  

Tweens and Teens Create: Writing Club

Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Clubs & Communities, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Welcome to the library's own writing nook! Drop in and join other tweens and teens as you work on your personal writing. Feel free to share inspiration, feedback, and support. 


 

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: Clubs & Communities, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Welcome to the library's own writing nook! Drop in and join other tweens and teens as you work on your personal writing. Feel free to share inspiration, feedback, and support. 


 

Disclaimer(s)

Register Everyone

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

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Wednesday, October 15, 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, October 15, 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.

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Tweens Read: "Took: A Ghost Story" by Mary Downing Hahn

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, 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, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, 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.

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Diaper Distribution

Thursday, October 16, 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, October 16, 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.

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Mad Science Presents Spooky Science: Sounds Like Science

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families

Kids get tuned into learning with exciting demonstrations and experiments, including the surprisingly loud dinosaur-in-a-can, the singing pipe, and a kid-created thunderstorm!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms
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: Seasonal, Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Kids get tuned into learning with exciting demonstrations and experiments, including the surprisingly loud dinosaur-in-a-can, the singing pipe, and a kid-created thunderstorm!

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.  

Two sisters look off into the distance, as a breeze pushes past them.

Tweens Graphic Novel Club: "Ghosts" by Raina Telgemeier

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8)

Please pick up a copy of the book at the Spencer Road Children's Desk.

Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last. 

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

Please pick up a copy of the book at the Spencer Road Children's Desk.

Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last. 

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.  

pathway in the woods

Book Discussion: "Homecoming" by Kate Morton

Thursday, October 16, 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.

Adelaide Hills, Christmas Eve, 1959: At the end of a scorching hot day, beside a creek on the grounds of a grand country house, a local man makes a terrible discovery.

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
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.

Adelaide Hills, Christmas Eve, 1959: At the end of a scorching hot day, beside a creek on the grounds of a grand country house, a local man makes a terrible discovery.

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.

St. Charles County Ambulance District Logo

Halloween Safety with the St. Charles Ambulance District

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Special Events, Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families

The St. Charles County Ambulance District presents a special program on Halloween Safety. Tour a real ambulance, listen to a story, make a spooky craft at the Library, & get a Halloween Glow Bracelet to make your Halloween a safe one!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Special Events, Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

The St. Charles County Ambulance District presents a special program on Halloween Safety. Tour a real ambulance, listen to a story, make a spooky craft at the Library, & get a Halloween Glow Bracelet to make your Halloween a safe one!

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.  

Twilight 20th Anniversary Party

Friday, October 17, 2025 at 5:30pm - 8:30pm
Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Evenings & Weekends, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of Stephanie Meyer's cult-classic novel: Twilight!

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

Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of Stephanie Meyer's cult-classic novel: Twilight!

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

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 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, October 20, 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.

bowls with a variety of different soups

Meet the Author: Anne Carpenter - SOUP FOR YOU!

Monday, October 20, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Doesn't everyone desire a yummy bowl of soup? Soup can nourish and comfort.

Soup is restorative and can stimulate the appetite. Say "yes" to delicious bowls of soup!

Upcoming
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: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Doesn't everyone desire a yummy bowl of soup? Soup can nourish and comfort.

Soup is restorative and can stimulate the appetite. Say "yes" to delicious bowls of soup!

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, October 21, 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.