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Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Thursday, July 31, 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, July 31, 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.

Friends of the Library Book Fair

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Outreach
Class & Event Types:
Friends & Foundation
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

The annual Friends of the Library Book Fair will be held at The Family Arena, 2002 Arena Parkway, in St. Charles. From 9:00 am to noon on Friday, it is Friends members only admi...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Everyone
Class & Event Types: Friends & Foundation
Event Details:

The annual Friends of the Library Book Fair will be held at The Family Arena, 2002 Arena Parkway, in St. Charles.

Family fun word art

Hold for Family Fun: Art For All

Friday, August 1, 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.

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: 30
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.  

Friends of the Library Book Fair

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 7:00pm
Outreach
Class & Event Types:
Friends & Foundation
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

The annual Friends of the Library Book Fair will be held at The Family Arena, 2002 Arena Parkway in St. Charles, and it is open to the public.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Everyone
Class & Event Types: Friends & Foundation
Event Details:

The annual Friends of the Library Book Fair will be held at The Family Arena, 2002 Arena Parkway in St. Charles, and it is open to the public.

Toddler playing drum

Playtime at the Library

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities, Homeschool
Age Group:
Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Event Details:

Come enjoy station activities that encourage early literacy development through Talking, Singing, Reading, Writing, and Playing! It's the perfect time for our littest lib...

Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities, Homeschool
Event Details:
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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.

Baby lying on a blanket and grasping adult's fingers

Diaper Distribution

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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. 

Friends of the Library Book Fair

Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Outreach
Class & Event Types:
Friends & Foundation
Age Group:
Everyone
Event Details:

The annual Friends of the Library Book Fair will be held at The Family Arena, 2002 Arena Parkway in St. Charles, and it is open to the public. Sunday is $5 a bag day (most items...

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Everyone
Class & Event Types: Friends & Foundation
Event Details:

The annual Friends of the Library Book Fair will be held at The Family Arena, 2002 Arena Parkway in St. Charles, and it is open to the public.

Toddlers and adults on mat with toys

Hold For Sensory Play

Monday, August 4, 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...

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.

Baby lying on a blanket and grasping adult's fingers

Baby Time

Monday, August 4, 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.

Children with lab glasses and beakers

Growing Minds

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A&B at McClay 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.

Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology

Fun exploration of topics that keep kids thinking and learning.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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. 

Messy Crafts

This program may involve messy crafts or activities.  Please dress to be messy! 

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

Public Elections

Public Election

All Day
Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Community Events
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 55+
Event Details:

This room is reserved for a public election.

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Community Events
Event Details:

This room is reserved for a public election.

Public Elections

Public Election

All Day
Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Community Events
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 55+
Event Details:

This room is reserved for a public election.

Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Community Events
Event Details:

This room is reserved for a public election.

Public Elections

Public Election

All Day
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Community Events
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 55+
Event Details:

This room is reserved for a public election.

Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Community Events
Event Details:

This room is reserved for a public election.

Public Elections

Public Election

All Day
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Community Events
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 55+
Event Details:

This room is reserved for a public election.

Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Community Events
Event Details:

This room is reserved for a public election.

Public Elections

Public Election

All Day
Meeting Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Community Events
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 55+
Event Details:

This room is reserved for a public election.

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Community Events
Event Details:

This room is reserved for a public election.

Public Elections

Public Election

All Day
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Community Events
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 55+
Event Details:

This room is reserved for a public election.

Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Community Events
Event Details:

This room is reserved for a public election.

Father and mother reading with toddler

Fun for Ones

Tuesday, August 5, 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.

Event Details:

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.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this program.

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

Alzheimer's Association Support Group

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Event Room N at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Health & Wellness, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Event Details:

Support groups create a safe, confidential, supportive environment or community and a chance for participants to develop informal mutual support and social relationships. They also...

Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room N
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Health & Wellness, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Support groups create a safe, confidential, supportive environment or community and a chance for participants to develop informal mutual support and social relationships.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Six smiling teenages

Alphabet Soup

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends
Age Group:
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Event Details:

Join LGBTQ+ teens and allies to watch films, talk books, and more with like-minded individuals!

Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends
Event Details:

Join LGBTQ+ teens and allies to watch films, talk books, and more with like-minded individuals!

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.

Child reading with a dog resting its head on the book

Read to a Dog

Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Cliff View Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
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.

Event Details:

This program is a partnership between the Library and Love on a Leash. 

Required
Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

This program is a partnership between the Library and Love on a Leash. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Wednesday, August 6, 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.

Crafting connections word art

Sip & Stitch

Wednesday, August 6, 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.

Baby lying on a blanket and grasping adult's fingers

Diaper Distribution

Thursday, August 7, 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.