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Sip & Stitch

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Community Room at Boone's Trail Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts
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! 

Bring your current WIP (work-in-progress) and join other yarn artists as we sip, knit/crochet/embroidery/etc. and talk about our past, present, and future projects.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Boone's Trail Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Bring your current WIP (work-in-progress) and join other yarn artists as we sip, knit/crochet/embroidery/etc. and talk about our past, present, and future projects.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Grow Your Reader: Familia Fun Bilingual Story Time

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Community Room B at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2)
Story Time:

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

Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2)
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.

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. 

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Fiber Arts Meetup

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room A at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
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! 

If you wish, bring along finished object for our show-and-tell.

Recommended for ages 18+

Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Event Details:

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

If you wish, bring along finished object for our show-and-tell.

Recommended for ages 18+

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.

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An Introduction to Guitar!

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm
Community Room A at Spencer Road Branch
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+

If you're an adult and ever wanted to give learning the instrument a shot or need a hand getting started. Come hang with the library and learn a few things along the way! Bring your guitar and we can help with understanding the basics!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+
Registration Required
Event Details:

If you're an adult and ever wanted to give learning the instrument a shot or need a hand getting started. Come hang with the library and learn a few things along the way! Bring your guitar and we can help with understanding the basics!

LEGOs

LEGO Builders

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
LEGO Builders:

Build with the Library's LEGO bricks.

While your builder enjoys the class, please enjoy the rest of the library. Your child's LEGO build may be displayed in the library until next month's class.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build with the Library's LEGO bricks.

While your builder enjoys the class, please enjoy the rest of the library. Your child's LEGO build may be displayed in the library until next month's class.

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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Checkmate Academy: Lessons for Youth

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 5:00pm - 6:00pm
Community Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool
Age Group:
Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Chess is a fun and challenging way to build problem-solving, strategy, and memory skills. Join teen volunteer and chess expert Mr. Sathish as he teaches the basics, answers your questions, and helps you sharpen your game against classmates!

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Chess is a fun and challenging way to build problem-solving, strategy, and memory skills. Join teen volunteer and chess expert Mr. Sathish as he teaches the basics, answers your questions, and helps you sharpen your game against classmates!

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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DIY Crafts: Decoupage Halloween/fall canvases

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Boone's Trail Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Join us at the Boone's Trail Library branch to create two decoupage canvases (4"x4") using Halloween or fall themed napkins. On a small easel (not provided), these canvases make a great shelf decoration.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Boone's Trail Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Boone's Trail Library branch to create two decoupage canvases (4"x4") using Halloween or fall themed napkins. On a small easel (not provided), these canvases make a great shelf decoration.

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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Pajama Story Time

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 6:30pm
Community Room A - BJC Progress West Room at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Pajama Story Time:

Bring the whole family and a stuffed friend for stories and songs in your pajamas!

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A - BJC Progress West Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends

Bring the whole family and a stuffed friend for stories and songs in your pajamas!

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.

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The Reality of Game Development

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Virtual
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Business & Finance, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+

Interested in getting into the video game industry, but don't know where to start?

Open
Registration Required
Virtual Event
Library Branch: Virtual
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Business & Finance, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

Interested in getting into the video game industry, but don't know where to start?

Disclaimer(s)

Register Everyone

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

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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.  

LEGOs

Lego Builders

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)

Listen to a story and play with the library's LEGO bricks.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Listen to a story and play with the library's LEGO bricks.

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.

Wordsmith Workshop

Monday, October 6, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Community Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Join the Wordsmith Workshop Writing Group for an hour of writing in a workshop-like setting! Activities will include both time to write and time to share and receive feedback.

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join the Wordsmith Workshop Writing Group for an hour of writing in a workshop-like setting! Activities will include both time to write and time to share and receive feedback.

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.  

Father and mother reading with toddler

Fun for Ones

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, 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.

This program will be repeated at 10:30 am.

Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

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

This program will be repeated at 10:30 am.

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.

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Story Time

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Story Time:

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

Join us for story time at Deer Run! This program is geared towards ages 3-6 and families welcome.

*Both the 9:30 am and 10:30 am Story Times are the same program.

Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

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

Join us for story time at Deer Run! This program is geared towards ages 3-6 and families welcome.

*Both the 9:30 am and 10:30 am Story Times are the same program.

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.

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Time for Twos

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, 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.

This class also includes a simple craft. Both the 9:30 and 10:30 sessions are the same program.

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

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

This class also includes a simple craft. Both the 9:30 and 10:30 sessions are the same program.

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.

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Fun for Ones

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community 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.

Recommended for Toddlers 12-23 Months

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community 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.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

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Tiny Tots

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community 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: Community 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.

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DIY Crafts: Decoupage Halloween or fall canvases

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Boone's Trail Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Join us at the Boone's Trail Library branch to create two decoupage canvases (4"x4") using Halloween or fall themed napkins. On a small easel (not provided), these canvases make a great shelf decoration.

Full
Registration Required
Library Branch: Boone's Trail Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Boone's Trail Library branch to create two decoupage canvases (4"x4") using Halloween or fall themed napkins. On a small easel (not provided), these canvases make a great shelf decoration.

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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I Love Quilts!

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room at Augusta Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

 Block of the Month, Show and Tell, and Demonstrations 

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Augusta Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

 Block of the Month, Show and Tell, and Demonstrations 

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

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, 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.

This program is a repeat from 9:30 am.

Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

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

This program is a repeat from 9:30 am.

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

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room at Deer Run Branch
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Story Time:

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

Join us for story time at Deer Run! This program is geared towards ages 3-6 and families welcome.

*Both the 9:30 am and 10:30 am Story Times are the same program.

Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Event Details:

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

Join us for story time at Deer Run! This program is geared towards ages 3-6 and families welcome.

*Both the 9:30 am and 10:30 am Story Times are the same program.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, 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.

This class also includes a simple craft. Both the 9:30 and 10:30 sessions are the same program.

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

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

This class also includes a simple craft. Both the 9:30 and 10:30 sessions are the same program.

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.

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Alzheimer's Association Support Group

Tuesday, October 7, 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+

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

Open
Registration 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Support groups create a safe, confidential, supportive environment or community and allow caregivers 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.

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Canasta - Hand & Foot

Tuesday, October 7, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Boone's Trail Branch
Class & Event Types:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults

Learn to play Hand & Foot Canasta.

Waitlist
Registration Required
Library Branch: Boone's Trail Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults
Class & Event Types: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn to play Hand & Foot Canasta.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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