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Toddler playing drum

Grow Your Reader: Toddler Tunes

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 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.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Toddlers and adults on mat with toys

Tiny Tots

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
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: 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.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Toddlers and adults on mat with toys

Tiny Tots

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 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.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Wednesday, February 19, 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.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

house in the background with the words first lie wins in the foreground

Book Discussion: "First Lie Wins" by Ashley Elston

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 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:

"Evie Porter has everything a nice, Southern girl could want: a perfect, doting boyfriend, a house with a white picket fence and a garden, a fancy group of friends. The only catch:...

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.

"Evie Porter has everything a nice, Southern girl could want: a perfect, doting boyfriend, a house with a white picket fence and a garden, a fancy group of friends. The only catch: Evie Porter doesn't exist. The identity comes first: Evie Porter.

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, February 19, 2025 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: President's Day

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 11:00am - 11:45am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Families
Event Details:

Come Explore and Learn about Past Presidents! We will learn which faces are on coins and Mount Rushmore and make a model of the Lincoln Memorial and more.For children preschool age...

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

Come Explore and Learn about Past Presidents! We will learn which faces are on coins and Mount Rushmore and make a model of the Lincoln Memorial and more.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

A boy and girl learning at home with their mother.

Homeschool Explorers: Candy Science

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Games & Activities, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Event Details:

Explore a variety of scientific concepts through experiments with different types of candy! Recommended for grades 1-5. Space is limited so please limit family attendance to o...

Waitlist
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, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 0
Event Details:

Explore a variety of scientific concepts through experiments with different types of candy! 

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 Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

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

Next Chapter Book Club

Wednesday, February 19, 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 ...

Event Details:

Together, we will read and discuss Cressida Cowell's novel How to Train Your Dragon.    

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: 10
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 Cressida Cowell's novel How to Train Your Dragon.

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.  

Crafting connections word art

Got Scrap Quilting

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 3:00pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 18+, 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: Ages 18+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
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.  

Three children working together to build something out of mechanical pieces.

Tech Time: Ozobots

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Science & Technology
Age Group:
Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Event Details:

Explore the wonders of the solar system while learning fundamental STEAM concepts and engineering skills with Ozobots.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Class & Event Types: Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 13
Event Details:

Explore the wonders of the solar system while learning fundamental STEAM concepts and engineering skills with Ozobots.

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. 

Register Everyone

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

Teens create word art

Tweens and Teens Create: Art Club

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Communities
Age Group:
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Event Details:

Use the library's space and supplies to work on art projects. Snacks will be provided as well.

Open
Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Communities
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
Event Details:

Use the library's space and supplies to work on art projects. Snacks will be provided as well.

Disclaimer(s)

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. 

Messy Crafts

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

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Register Each Teen

Please register each teen who will be attending the program.

Abraham Lincoln on a blue background

Nonfiction Book Discussion- "Lincoln's Last Trial" by Dan Abrams

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
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:

"At the end of the summer of 1859, twenty-two-year-old Peachy Quinn Harrison went on trial for murder in Springfield, Illinois. Abraham Lincoln, who had been involved in more than ...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 5
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.

"At the end of the summer of 1859, twenty-two-year-old Peachy Quinn Harrison went on trial for murder in Springfield, Illinois.

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.

Child reading with a dog resting its head on the book

Read to a Dog!

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 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: 19

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.

open book with a plant growing out of it

Recycling Simplified

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Event Room M - BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Business & Finance, Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Current Conversations:

Join us for current conversations on relevant and timely topics affecting our community.

Event Details:

With the New Year upon us, let’s get involved with recycling!This program is designed to enhance your knowledge of recycling. Learn what items can and cannot be recycled, how to re...

Open
Required
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: Business & Finance, Current Events & Trends, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 29
Event Details:

Join us for current conversations on relevant and timely topics affecting our community.

With the New Year upon us, let’s get involved with recycling!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

A young black girl looks up at the reader

Tweens Read: "The Mighty Miss Malone" by Christopher Paul Curtis

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool
Age Group:
Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Event Details:

"Tweens Read" is a book club just for Tweens (young teens and kids on the verge of their teen years)!You can join by coming to Spencer Road Library and picking up a copy of this bo...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

"Tweens Read" is a book club just for Tweens (young teens and kids on the verge of their teen years)!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Cup of coffee

Coffee and Conversation

Thursday, February 20, 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.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Baby lying on a blanket and grasping adult's fingers

Diaper Distribution

Thursday, February 20, 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. 

Tax Prep

VITA Tax Prep Service

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 9:00am - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

VITA provides free tax service to people with medium to low income at the Corporate Parkway Branch by appointment only. Please go to our online scheduling system or call ...

Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults
Event Details:

VITA provides free tax service to people with medium to low income at the Corporate Parkway Branch by appointment only.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Father and mother reading with toddler

Fun for Ones

Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at WingHaven® Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Fun for Ones:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for one-year-olds and their caregivers.

Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for one-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.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Thursday, February 20, 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.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Thursday, February 20, 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.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Thursday, February 20, 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.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Thursday, February 20, 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.