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Library Board of Trustees Work Session, Closed Meeting, and Regular Meeting

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:00pm - 9:00pm
Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Library Board Meeting
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLICIf you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please call (636) 441-2300 x1513 in adva...

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms
Age Group: Adults
Class & Event Types: Library Board Meeting
Event Details:

THIS MEETING IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

If you anticipate needing any type of accommodation or have questions about the physical access provided, please call (636) 441-2300 x1513 in advance of your participation or visit.

Kids sitting at table of art supplies

Growing Artists: Thankful Turkeys

Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning
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. 

Event Details:

Get ready for Thanksgiving with these terrific turkey projects! This program will also be offered on Friday, November 15 at 10:00 and 11:00 am. Please only register each pres...

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: 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. 

Get ready for Thanksgiving with these terrific turkey projects!

This program will also be offered on Friday, November 15 at 10:00 and 11:00 am.

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. 

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 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.

Children with lab glasses and beakers

Family STEM: Shapes

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Growing Minds:

Fun exploration of topics that keep kids thinking and learning.

Event Details:

STEM learning supports learning where you can work together to be curious, focused, communicative, and active as a family. Come explore shapes! We will have fun building with di...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 7
Event Details:

Fun exploration of topics that keep kids thinking and learning.

STEM learning supports learning where you can work together to be curious, focused, communicative, and active as a family.

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.

Toddler playing drum

Grow Your Reader: Toddler Tunes

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Toddler Tunes:

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

Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Movies & Music

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

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.

Toddlers and adults on mat with toys

Tiny Tots

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Tiny Tots:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for babies birth to 23 months and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for babies birth to 23 months and their caregivers.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Toddlers and adults on mat with toys

Tiny Tots

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Tiny Tots:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for babies birth to 23 months and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for babies birth to 23 months 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.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room A&B at McClay 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.

Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: 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.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Book cover for All About Me! by Mel Brooks

Book Discussion: "All About Me!" by Mel Brooks

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 10:00am - 11:30am
Meeting Room at WingHaven® Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More
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.

Event Details:

The legendary comedian, actor, and film producer and director traces his rise from a Depression-era kid in Brooklyn to his stellar film career, offering insight into the inspiratio...

Open
Required
Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
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.

The legendary comedian, actor, and film producer and director traces his rise from a Depression-era kid in Brooklyn to his stellar film career, offering insight into the inspiration for his ideas and the many close friendships and collaborations b

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.

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 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.

Children with lab glasses and beakers

Family STEM: Shapes

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Growing Minds:

Fun exploration of topics that keep kids thinking and learning.

Event Details:

STEM learning supports learning where you can work together to be curious, focused, communicative, and active as a family. Come explore shapes! We will have fun building with di...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Fun exploration of topics that keep kids thinking and learning.

STEM learning supports learning where you can work together to be curious, focused, communicative, and active as a family.

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.

Library to You Bookmobile Stop - O'Fallon Lakes Apartments

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 2:15pm
Library to You Bookmobile
Class & Event Types:
Community Events, Books & More
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Enjoy the library in your area. The Library to You Bookmobile will be stopping at O'Fallon Lakes Apartments at 9300 O'Fallon Lake Drive, O'Fallon, MO 63366. The Library to You B...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library to You Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Books & More
Event Details:

Enjoy the library in your area. The Library to You Bookmobile will be stopping at O'Fallon Lakes Apartments at 9300 O'Fallon Lake Drive, O'Fallon, MO 63366.

"I Am Thankful For..." Paper Turkey

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 1:00pm - 4:15pm
Library to You Bookmobile
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families
Event Details:

What are you especially thankful for? Construct a paper turkey and display all that you are thankful for on it's colorful feathers.  Materials will be available at all Libr...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library to You Bookmobile
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

What are you especially thankful for? Construct a paper turkey and display all that you are thankful for on it's colorful feathers. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Bookmobile Stops

Find a list of Library to You Bookmobile stops here.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

A boy and girl learning at home with their mother.

Homeschool Explorers: Carnivorous Plants

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Games & Activities, Homeschool
Age Group:
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Event Details:

Welcome to the creepy cool world of carnivorous plants! Did you know that there are plants that trap and eat bugs (and sometimes small animals)?! We will learn about some of these ...

Closed
Required
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Games & Activities, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Welcome to the creepy cool world of carnivorous plants! Did you know that there are plants that trap and eat bugs (and sometimes small animals)?!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Meet the Mississippi

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Homeschool
Age Group:
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Event Details:

For thousands of years, the Mississippi River has been many different things for the people of this region. Children will explore the meaning of the river as a natural habitat, tra...

Open
Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 31
Event Details:

For thousands of years, the Mississippi River has been many different things for the people of this region.

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 stack of books with one open on top next to the Next Chapter Book Club Logo

Next Chapter Book Club

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Next Chapter Book Club:

Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Participants (even those who cannot read) gather for one hour ...

Event Details:

Together, we will read and discuss Jack London's novel, The Call of the Wild.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities
Required
Seats Remaining: 6
Event Details:

Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based book club for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Participants (even those who cannot read) gather for one hour weekly to read aloud and discuss a book that is provided by the Library. Together, we will explore new worlds and meet interesting characters through fun and engaging stories, gaining real-world skills and making new friends along the way.

Registration is required for this program and space is limited. By registering for one session, you will automatically be registered for the entire series.

Together, we will read and discuss Jack London's novel, The Call of the Wild.

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.  

Library to You Bookmobile Stop - LINC St. Charles County

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Library to You Bookmobile
Class & Event Types:
Community Events, Books & More
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

Enjoy the library in your area. The Library to You Bookmobile will be stopping at LINC St. Charles County at 9 Love Park Lane, Wentzville, MO 63385. The Library to You Bookmobil...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Library to You Bookmobile
Age Group: Everyone
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Books & More
Event Details:

Enjoy the library in your area. The Library to You Bookmobile will be stopping at LINC St. Charles County at 9 Love Park Lane, Wentzville, MO 63385.

Crafting connections word art

Got Scrap Quilting

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 3:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Event Details:

Local quilters come together each month to share ideas and discuss quilting projects. This monthly program provides a relaxed forum for quilters of all levels to come together t...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Local quilters come together each month to share ideas and discuss quilting projects.

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.  

Teens jumping by fountain at Spencer Road Branch

Teen Advisory Board

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Conference Room C at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Teen Advisory Board:

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

Open
Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Conference Room C
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Required
Seats Remaining: 7

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

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. 

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Register Each Teen

Please register each teen who will be attending the program.

Arts & crafts word art

Let's Create: Jackson Pollock

Wednesday, November 20, 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 artist Jackson Pollock and recreate some of his art pieces.

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: 10
Event Details:

Art Exploration!

Join us to learn about artist Jackson Pollock and recreate some of his art pieces.

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.

LEGOs

LEGO Builders

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at WingHaven® Branch
Class & Event Types:
Evenings & Weekends, 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.

Event Details:

Different challenge each month.

Waitlist
Required
Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Build with the Library's LEGO bricks.

Different challenge each month.

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.

Meet the Mississippi

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Event Room N at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Homeschool
Age Group:
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Event Details:

For thousands of years, the Mississippi River has been many different things for the people of this region. Children will explore the meaning of the river as a natural habitat, tra...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room N
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 18
Event Details:

For thousands of years, the Mississippi River has been many different things for the people of this region.

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 light grey background with vines, red flower petals and berries, and a golden arrow on it.

Meet the Author: Carissa Broadbent - THE SONGBIRD AND THE HEART OF STONE

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Event Details:

This is a ticketed event! Purchase tickets HERE! Tickets include a hardcover copy of the book and a glass of wine from Defiance Ridge Vineyards.Carissa Broadbent discusses her newe...

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms
Age Group: Adults, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

This is a ticketed event! Purchase tickets HERE!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Child reading with a dog resting its head on the book

Read to a Dog

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Read to a Dog:

Bring a book or choose one of ours and read to an attentive, adorable dog.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Required
Seats Remaining: 4

Bring a book or choose one of ours and read to an attentive, adorable dog.

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.