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Children with lab glasses and beakers

Family STEM: Winter Fun

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families
Event Details:

Come and learn about winter activities. Build a log cabin for a Yeti, experiment with melting snowmen and go ice fishing!For children preschool aged and older. Not recommended for ...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come and learn about winter activities. Build a log cabin for a Yeti, experiment with melting snowmen and go ice fishing!

For children preschool aged and older. Not recommended for children younger than three years old.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Children with lab glasses and beakers

Family STEM: Winter Fun

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families
Event Details:

Come and Learn about Winter activities. Come build a log cabin for a Yeti and experiment with melting snowmen and go Ice Fishing! For children preschool aged and older. Not re...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Come and Learn about Winter activities. Come build a log cabin for a Yeti and experiment with melting snowmen and go Ice Fishing! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Arts & crafts word art

Let's Create: Banksy

Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Let's Create:

Art Exploration!

Event Details:

Join us to learn about Banksy and create an art piece based on his style.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Art Exploration!

Join us to learn about Banksy and create an art piece based on his style.

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.

Kids sitting at table of art supplies

Growing Artists: Brrr It's Cold

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), 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. 

Event Details:

Come make fun art with a winter theme!  This class is geared towards preschoolers, ages 3-6.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

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

Come make fun art with a winter theme! 

This class is geared towards preschoolers, ages 3-6.

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. 

Three trees next to "St. Charles County Parks"

Nature Holiday Traditions

Friday, December 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Special Events, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Homeschool
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Event Details:

Join Park Ranger Kenzie for a magical exploration of how nature has shaped holiday traditions throughout history. Discover the enchanting stories behind winter solstice celebration...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Special Events, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Join Park Ranger Kenzie for a magical exploration of how nature has shaped holiday traditions throughout history.

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.

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Monday, December 23, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Deer Run 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: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
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.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Library closed

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, Mid Rivers Mall Branch, Outreach, Spencer Road Branch, WingHaven® Branch, Central Services, Virtual

All branches of the St. Charles City-County Library are closed for the Holidays. Please return materials in the book drop. Have a nice holiday. We will see you on Thursday!

Closing
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, Mid Rivers Mall Branch, Outreach, Spencer Road Branch, WingHaven® Branch, Central Services, Virtual
Description:

All branches of the St. Charles City-County Library are closed for the Holidays. Please return materials in the book drop. Have a nice holiday. We will see you on Thursday!

Library closed

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, Mid Rivers Mall Branch, Outreach, Spencer Road Branch, WingHaven® Branch, Central Services, Virtual

All branches of the St. Charles City-County Library are closed for the Holidays. Please return materials in the book drop. Have a nice holiday. We will see you on Thursday!

Closing
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, Mid Rivers Mall Branch, Outreach, Spencer Road Branch, WingHaven® Branch, Central Services, Virtual
Description:

All branches of the St. Charles City-County Library are closed for the Holidays. Please return materials in the book drop. Have a nice holiday. We will see you on Thursday!

Family fun word art

Blast to the Past: A Multi-Generational Experience

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Age Group:
Families, Everyone
Event Details:

Step back in time and rediscover the world before smartphones and digital gadgets with our "Blast to the Past" program! This hands-on, multi-generational event invites participants...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Families, Everyone
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Step back in time and rediscover the world before smartphones and digital gadgets with our "Blast to the Past" program!

LEGOs

LEGO Builders

Thursday, December 26, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room at Deer Run 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)
Event Details:

Build with the Library's LEGO bricks.   Children will have the opportunity to select one creation to display in Library.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 26
Event Details:

Build with the Library's LEGO bricks.

 

Children will have the opportunity to select one creation to display in Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Toddler playing drum

Toddler Tunes

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Toddler Tunes:

Sing, dance, and play toward early literacy through music and movement.

Event Details:

Recommended for toddlers but families welcome. Space is limited. Please limit family attendance to one parent or caregiver. 

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

Sing, dance, and play toward early literacy through music and movement.

Recommended for toddlers but families welcome.

Space is limited. Please limit family attendance to one parent or caregiver. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Various game pieces around scrabble letters that spell out Games.

Games: Bunco at the Library

Friday, December 27, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Event Details:

Join us as we play a few fun games of Bunco at the Library. Bunco is a dice game generally played with twelve or more players, divided into groups of four, trying to score poi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Join us as we play a few fun games of Bunco at the Library.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Saturday, December 28, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
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.

Event Details:

*This is the same Story Time that was presented on Tuesday morning at Deer Run. 

Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

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

*This is the same Story Time that was presented on Tuesday morning at Deer Run. 

Noon Years Eve Party

Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families
Event Details:

Join us for various games and activities to celebrate the new year.

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Join us for various games and activities to celebrate the new year.

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 Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Library closed

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, Mid Rivers Mall Branch, Outreach, Spencer Road Branch, WingHaven® Branch, Central Services, Virtual

All branches of the St. Charles City-County Library are closed for New Year's Day. Please return materials in the book drop. Have a nice holiday. We will see you on Thursday!

Closing
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, Mid Rivers Mall Branch, Outreach, Spencer Road Branch, WingHaven® Branch, Central Services, Virtual
Description:

All branches of the St. Charles City-County Library are closed for New Year's Day. Please return materials in the book drop. Have a nice holiday. We will see you on Thursday!

A sad planet (Pluto) gazes up at the other happy planets in the solar system

Family Book Club: "Superstar" and "A Place for Pluto"

Thursday, January 2, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Event Details:

Pick up copies of this month's books at the Deer Run Branch. Limit one copy of each book per family/group.A book club for the whole family! Each month, we will discuss a chapter bo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Pick up copies of this month's books at the Deer Run Branch. Limit one copy of each book per family/group.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Food and/or Drinks

Food and/or drinks will be served at this program or event. Please contact the Library with any questions or concerns you have.

While we do not serve snacks containing nuts at any youth classes, we cannot always ensure there is no cross-contamination in processing. If you are concerned, please ask to see the packaging at the event.  

Register Everyone

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

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Family fun word art

Family Fun: Art For All

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), 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
Event Details:

Join us for free-form crafts that the whole family can create. An array of supplies will be available for patrons to create anything their imaginations can think up.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), 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: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 3
Event Details:

Join us for free-form crafts that the whole family can create. An array of supplies will be available for patrons to create anything their imaginations can think up.

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.  

A boy and girl learning at home with their mother.

Homeschool Explorers: Natural Disasters

Friday, January 3, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Homeschool, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Event Details:

Come learn about and explore natural disasters.  For Grades 1-5. Children who are seven years old and younger should have a guardian with them to assist. Space is l...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Homeschool, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Come learn about and explore natural disasters. 

For Grades 1-5. Children who are seven years old and younger should have a guardian with them to assist.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Unaccompanied Child Parental Permission Form

Any children between the ages of 10 and 16 who will be attending this program without an adult present in the library must have a copy of the Unaccompanied Child Parental Permission Form on file. This form only needs to be filled once per school year. 

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Toddlers and adults on mat with toys

Sensory Play Time

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Event Details:

Children can explore their senses through activities designed for babies & toddlers and their caregivers.   Parents and guardians do not need to register. Space is limi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Children can explore their senses through activities designed for babies & toddlers and their caregivers.  

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Toddlers and adults on mat with toys

Sensory Play Time

Monday, January 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Event Details:

Children can explore their senses through activities designed for babies & toddlers and their caregivers.   Parents and guardians do not need to register. Space is limi...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 35
Event Details:

Children can explore their senses through activities designed for babies & toddlers and their caregivers.  

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Story Time:

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

Event Details:

Join us for story time at Deer Run! This program is geared towards ages 3-6 and families welcome. *Both the 9:30 am and 10:30 am Story Times are the same program.

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

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

Join us for story time at Deer Run! This program is geared towards ages 3-6 and families welcome.

*Both the 9:30 am and 10:30 am Story Times are the same program.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Story Time:

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

Event Details:

Join us for story time at Deer Run! This program is geared towards ages 3-6 and families welcome. *Both the 9:30 am and 10:30 am Story Times are the same program.

Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Event Details:

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

Join us for story time at Deer Run! This program is geared towards ages 3-6 and families welcome.

*Both the 9:30 am and 10:30 am Story Times are the same program.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

DUPLOs

Lego Builders Jr.

Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
LEGO Builders Jr.:

Listen to a story and build with the Library's LEGO and DUPLO bricks.

Event Details:

Recommended for ages 3-6. Please register each child attending, including siblings and friends.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Listen to a story and build with the Library's LEGO and DUPLO bricks.

Recommended for ages 3-6. Please register each child attending, including siblings and friends.

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 boy and girl learning at home with their mother.

Homeschool Explorers: Mount Rushmore

Thursday, January 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Homeschool
Age Group:
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Event Details:

"Join us for a thrilling exploration of America's most iconic monument!"  Learn about Mount Rushmore!      *This is the same program as the Homeschool ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Class & Event Types: Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

"Join us for a thrilling exploration of America's most iconic monument!"  Learn about Mount Rushmore! 

 

 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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