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"The Mask of Zorro"

Friday, September 19, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Reading Challenge, History & Culture, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

This event is for adults and teens age 13 and up.

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with a screening of the classic swashbuckling adventure film "The Mask of Zorro".

Run Time: 136 minutes

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Reading Challenge, History & Culture, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

This event is for adults and teens age 13 and up.

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with a screening of the classic swashbuckling adventure film "The Mask of Zorro".

Run Time: 136 minutes

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Storybook Walk - Every Day This Month

All Day
Central Services Offsite/Outreach at Central Services
Class & Event Types:
Community Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Storybook Walk:

The St. Charles City-County Library provides Storybook Walks throughout St. Charles County to offer a unique approach to reading. The Storybook Walks are open daily during park ho...

New stories are featured periodically so the fun continues year-round! To find park maps and more information about the Storybook Walk, check out the Library's Storybook Walk webpage.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Central Services
Room: Central Services Offsite/Outreach
Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The St. Charles City-County Library provides Storybook Walks throughout St. Charles County to offer a unique approach to reading.
The Storybook Walks are open daily during park hours.

New stories are featured periodically so the fun continues year-round! To find park maps and more information about the Storybook Walk, check out the Library's Storybook Walk webpage.

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Combat Paper Workshop

Saturday, September 27, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Room M - BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Register for this FREE Workshop HERE. 

Registration for this event has been closed, but spots are still open at the Foundry Art Centre workshop on September 19 and 20. 
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room M - BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Event Details:

Register for this FREE Workshop HERE. 

Registration for this event has been closed, but spots are still open at the Foundry Art Centre workshop on September 19 and 20. 

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! 

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Storybook Walk - Every Day This Month

All Day
Central Services Offsite/Outreach at Central Services
Class & Event Types:
Community Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Storybook Walk:

The St. Charles City-County Library provides Storybook Walks throughout St. Charles County to offer a unique approach to reading. The Storybook Walks are open daily during park ho...

New stories are featured periodically so the fun continues year-round! To find park maps and more information about the Storybook Walk, check out the Library's Storybook Walk webpage.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Central Services
Room: Central Services Offsite/Outreach
Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The St. Charles City-County Library provides Storybook Walks throughout St. Charles County to offer a unique approach to reading.
The Storybook Walks are open daily during park hours.

New stories are featured periodically so the fun continues year-round! To find park maps and more information about the Storybook Walk, check out the Library's Storybook Walk webpage.

A table covered with United States military uniforms, scissors, and bowls with pieces of the uniforms.

Combat Paper Workshop

Sunday, September 28, 2025 at 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Register for this FREE Workshop HERE.

Combat Paper is a FREE hand papermaking workshop facilitated by artist and Iraq War veteran Drew Francis Cameron that teaches people to make paper

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: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Event Details:

Register for this FREE Workshop HERE.

Combat Paper is a FREE hand papermaking workshop facilitated by artist and Iraq War veteran Drew Francis Cameron that teaches people to make paper

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! 

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Fahrenheit 451 (1966)

Monday, September 29, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
One Read Program:

This program/event is being offered in conjunction with this year's One Read.

Join us in watching the cinematic classic and enjoy snacks and drinks.

Open
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: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program/event is being offered in conjunction with this year's One Read.

Join us in watching the cinematic classic and enjoy snacks and drinks.

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.  

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Book Discussion: One Read "Fahrenheit 451"

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Community Room A at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Reading Challenge, 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.

One Read is a catalyst for expressing ideas that will spark conversation and discussion.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
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.

One Read is a catalyst for expressing ideas that will spark conversation and discussion.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Fire Safety with the Wentzille Fire Protection District

Thursday, October 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Reading Challenge, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families

Join us as we learn about fire safety with the Wentzville Fire Protection District. They'll help us prepare for what to do during a fire and show us some cool firefighter gear.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
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: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we learn about fire safety with the Wentzville Fire Protection District. They'll help us prepare for what to do during a fire and show us some cool firefighter gear.

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.  

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Edgar Allan Poe: His Life and Stories

Friday, October 3, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, 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.

Open
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: Seasonal, 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.  

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Storybook Walk - Every Day This Month

All Day
Central Services Offsite/Outreach at Central Services
Class & Event Types:
Community Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Storybook Walk:

The St. Charles City-County Library provides Storybook Walks throughout St. Charles County to offer a unique approach to reading. The Storybook Walks are open daily during park ho...

New stories are featured periodically so the fun continues year-round! To find park maps and more information about the Storybook Walk, check out the Library's Storybook Walk webpage.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Central Services
Room: Central Services Offsite/Outreach
Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The St. Charles City-County Library provides Storybook Walks throughout St. Charles County to offer a unique approach to reading.
The Storybook Walks are open daily during park hours.

New stories are featured periodically so the fun continues year-round! To find park maps and more information about the Storybook Walk, check out the Library's Storybook Walk webpage.

Image of a red book with a yellow number one on it followed by the word "Read" in blue.

Fire Safety with Central County Fire and Rescue

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Event Room M - BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Reading Challenge, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families

Join us as we learn about fire safety with the Central County Fire and Rescue. They'll help us prepare for what to do during a fire and show us some cool firefighter gear.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room M - 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: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we learn about fire safety with the Central County Fire and Rescue. They'll help us prepare for what to do during a fire and show us some cool firefighter gear.

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.  

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Book Discussion: "Fahrenheit 451" by Ray Bradbury

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Reading Challenge, Books & More, History & Culture, Virtual
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.

This program/event is being offered in conjunction with this year's One Read.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Books & More, History & Culture, Virtual
Registration Required
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.

This program/event is being offered in conjunction with this year's One Read.

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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Discover the Past - "St. Louis Know-Nothing Riot 1854"

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Discover the Past:

Discover information on historical people, places, or things. 

Who counts as an American? This question plagued nineteenth-century politics as German and Irish immigrants arrived in unprecedented numbers. 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Discover information on historical people, places, or things. 

Who counts as an American? This question plagued nineteenth-century politics as German and Irish immigrants arrived in unprecedented numbers. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Once Upon a Romance

Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Virtual
Class & Event Types:
Reading Challenge, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Virtual
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Join us in discussing the romance genre and the books we love to read.

Participate or just hang out to hear why we love romance books and get some great recommendations from library staff members who are enthusiastic romance readers.

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Virtual
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us in discussing the romance genre and the books we love to read.

Participate or just hang out to hear why we love romance books and get some great recommendations from library staff members who are enthusiastic romance readers.

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.

Open
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.  

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Jump Start Your Writing with Sam Weller

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Author Events, Special Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Sam Weller, authorized biographer of Ray Bradbury, will lead this energetic seminar utilizing Bradbury’s own magical writing process to help you jump-start your novel, short stories, memoir, creative nonfiction project, or poetry.

Open
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: Author Events, Special Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Sam Weller, authorized biographer of Ray Bradbury, will lead this energetic seminar utilizing Bradbury’s own magical writing process to help you jump-start your novel, short stories, memoir, creative nonfiction project, or poetry.

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.

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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The Secret Story Behind Ray Bradbury’s Fahrenheit 451

Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Author Events, Special Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Ray Bradbury personally selected Sam Weller to serve as his authorized biographer.

Open
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: Author Events, Special Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ray Bradbury personally selected Sam Weller to serve as his authorized biographer.

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.

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

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Storybook Walk - Every Day This Month

All Day
Central Services Offsite/Outreach at Central Services
Class & Event Types:
Community Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Storybook Walk:

The St. Charles City-County Library provides Storybook Walks throughout St. Charles County to offer a unique approach to reading. The Storybook Walks are open daily during park ho...

New stories are featured periodically so the fun continues year-round! To find park maps and more information about the Storybook Walk, check out the Library's Storybook Walk webpage.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Central Services
Room: Central Services Offsite/Outreach
Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The St. Charles City-County Library provides Storybook Walks throughout St. Charles County to offer a unique approach to reading.
The Storybook Walks are open daily during park hours.

New stories are featured periodically so the fun continues year-round! To find park maps and more information about the Storybook Walk, check out the Library's Storybook Walk webpage.

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, 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...

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, 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.

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Freedom to Read: "The Crucible"

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 2:30pm - 5:00pm
Community Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Reading Challenge, Books & More, History & Culture, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
One Read Program:

This program/event is being offered in conjunction with this year's One Read.

Celebrate Freedom to Read month by joining us for a screening of the 1997 film adaptation of Arthur Miller's classic play about the Salem Witch Trials, preceded by a brief presentation about the history of the trials and the events in Miller's own

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Books & More, History & Culture, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

This program/event is being offered in conjunction with this year's One Read.

Celebrate Freedom to Read month by joining us for a screening of the 1997 film adaptation of Arthur Miller's classic play about the Salem Witch Trials, preceded by a brief presentation about the history of the trials and the events in Miller's own

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Fire Safety with the O'Fallon Fire District

Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:15pm
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Reading Challenge, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Families

Join us as we learn about fire safety with the O'Fallon Fire District. They'll help us prepare for what to do during a fire and show us some cool firefighter gear.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
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: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Health & Wellness
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us as we learn about fire safety with the O'Fallon Fire District. They'll help us prepare for what to do during a fire and show us some cool firefighter gear.

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.

Reading Between the Lines: The Story Behind "Fahrenheit 451"

Thursday, October 16, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Reading Challenge, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

In this series, we will step beyond the pages of the chosen book and explore the real life people, events, and ideas that inspired the author to write and share their story with the world.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

In this series, we will step beyond the pages of the chosen book and explore the real life people, events, and ideas that inspired the author to write and share their story with the world.

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.  

Storybook walk word art

Storybook Walk - Every Day This Month

All Day
Central Services Offsite/Outreach at Central Services
Class & Event Types:
Community Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Storybook Walk:

The St. Charles City-County Library provides Storybook Walks throughout St. Charles County to offer a unique approach to reading. The Storybook Walks are open daily during park ho...

New stories are featured periodically so the fun continues year-round! To find park maps and more information about the Storybook Walk, check out the Library's Storybook Walk webpage.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Central Services
Room: Central Services Offsite/Outreach
Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

The St. Charles City-County Library provides Storybook Walks throughout St. Charles County to offer a unique approach to reading.
The Storybook Walks are open daily during park hours.

New stories are featured periodically so the fun continues year-round! To find park maps and more information about the Storybook Walk, check out the Library's Storybook Walk webpage.

Image of a red book with a yellow number one on it followed by the word "Read" in blue.

Teen Movie: "The Giver" (2014)

Wednesday, October 22, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Reading Challenge, Books & More, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Teens are invited to join us for a showing of the 2014 film The Giver (rated PG-13, runtime 97 min).

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Books & More, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

Teens are invited to join us for a showing of the 2014 film The Giver (rated PG-13, runtime 97 min).

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. 

Register Each Teen

Please register each teen who will be attending the program.