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Tech Time: Future Coders Poppin' Pictures

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Event Details:

 Learn pre-coding skills like sequencing, problem-solving, and logical thinking with this fun activity set!

Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
Event Details:

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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Time for Twos

Wednesday, February 5, 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.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, 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: 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.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

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Sip & Stitch

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:30pm
Meeting Room at Cliff View Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Communities, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Crafting Connections - Fiber Arts:

Work on your own knit, crochet, embroidery, sewing, etc. project with fellow fiber arts enthusiasts! 

Event Details:

Coffee & tea will be provided but feel free to bring your own. Help is available for beginners, bring your own materials and we can answer questions.

Required
Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Communities, Hobbies & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
Event Details:

Work on your own knit, crochet, embroidery, sewing, etc. project with fellow fiber arts enthusiasts! 

Coffee & tea will be provided but feel free to bring your own.

Help is available for beginners, bring your own materials and we can answer questions.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Book Discussion: "Weyward" by Emilia Hart

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road 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:

2019: Under cover of darkness, Kate flees London for ramshackle Weyward Cottage, inherited from a great aunt she barely remembers. With its tumbling ivy and overgrown garden, the c...

Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
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.

2019: Under cover of darkness, Kate flees London for ramshackle Weyward Cottage, inherited from a great aunt she barely remembers.

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.

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Book Discussion: "Vera Wong's Unsolicited Advice for Murderers" by Jesse Q. Sutanto

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Room O at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Friends & Foundation
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:

"Knives Out meets Kim's Convenience in this captivating mystery by Jesse Q. Sutanto, bestselling author of Dial A for Aunties. Vera Wong is a lonely little old lady--ah, lady of a ...

Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room O
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Friends & Foundation
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

"Knives Out meets Kim's Convenience in this captivating mystery by Jesse Q. Sutanto, bestselling author of Dial A for Aunties.

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.  

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Credible or Clickbait Workshop

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Current Events & Trends, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Event Details:

Join the Library in becoming more news and media literate for the 6th annual National News Literacy Week! With more information available than ever before and news available at ...

Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Current Events & Trends, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Join the Library in becoming more news and media literate for the 6th annual National News Literacy Week!

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Next Chapter Book Club

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 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 ...

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: 10

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.

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, February 5, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool
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!

Event Details:

Recommended for grades 7-12. Attendees will receive an hour of volunteer credit for attending (plus any extra participation you put in outside of meetings).Free T-Shirts while...

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Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

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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Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Read to a Dog - Love on a Leash

Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at WingHaven® Branch
Class & Event Types:
Community Events, 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.

Required
Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

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.

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Coffee and Conversation

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Conference Room at Augusta Branch
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Coffee and Conversation:

Enjoy a cup of coffee, a sweet treat, and relaxing conversation.

Library Branch: Augusta Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Enjoy a cup of coffee, a sweet treat, and relaxing conversation.

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.

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Diaper Distribution

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
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.  We offer diapers in sizes Newborn-6 and&...

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, February 6, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Cliff View Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, 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:

Come join us for a new theme each week.

Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

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

Come join us for a new theme each week.

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

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker 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: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&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.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B at Kathryn Linnemann 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: Kathryn Linnemann 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.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Thursday, February 6, 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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Teen and Tween Tech: Coding Club

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Conference Room C at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Clubs & Communities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Age Group:
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Event Details:

Join Coding Club for the opportunity to build your coding skills through lessons built around creative projects and discover a variety of library resources for an ongoing ...

Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Conference Room C
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Join Coding Club for the opportunity to build your coding skills through lessons built around creative projects and discover a variety of library resources for an ongoing learning experience in STEM.  Snacks and refreshments

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 Everyone

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

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Book Discussion: "The Exiles" by Christina Baker Kline

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Cliff View Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities
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:

Seduced by her employer’s son, Evangeline, a naïve young governess in early nineteenth-century London, is discharged when her pregnancy is discovered and sent to the notorious Newg...

Required
Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

Seduced by her employer’s son, Evangeline, a naïve young governess in early nineteenth-century London, is discharged when her pregnancy is discovered and sent to the notorious Newgate Prison.

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.  

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Hand & Foot

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Event Details:

Come to the Library and enjoy an afternoon playing Hand & Foot!

Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Come to the Library and enjoy an afternoon playing Hand & Foot!

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 - Lauderdale Realty - Defiance

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:00pm
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 in Defiance at Lauderdale Realty, 1299 Highway DD, Defiance, MO 63341 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 in Defiance at Lauderdale Realty, 1299 Highway DD, Defiance, MO 63341

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Yarn Arts

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Augusta Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Crafting Connections - Fiber Arts:

Work on your own knit, crochet, embroidery, sewing, etc. project with fellow fiber arts enthusiasts! 

Library Branch: Augusta Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation

Work on your own knit, crochet, embroidery, sewing, etc. project with fellow fiber arts enthusiasts! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Library to You Bookmobile Stop - Broemmelsiek Park

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
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 in Defiance at Broemmelsiek Park, 1795 Highway DD, Defiance, MO 63341. Find us in the parking lo...

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 in Defiance at Broemmelsiek Park, 1795 Highway DD, Defiance, MO 63341. Find us in the parking lot between Shelters #2 and 3, by the large playground.

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Read to a Dog

Thursday, February 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More
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.

Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

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.

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Adult Discover Crafting: Diamond Painting

Friday, February 7, 2025 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Event Details:

Relax and unwind with Diamond Painting. Craft a beautiful gift or memento.

Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Relax and unwind with Diamond Painting.

Craft a beautiful gift or memento.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Supplies

All supplies provided.