Event List

Filters
Age Group
Program & Event Types
countryside image

Book Discussion: "News of the World" by Paulette Jiles

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Meeting Room at Cliff View Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Book Discussion:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch. Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

Event Details:

In the aftermath of the Civil War, an aging itinerant news reader agrees to transport a young captive of the Kiowa back to her people in this exquisitely rendered, morally complex,...

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

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch.

Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

In the aftermath of the Civil War, an aging itinerant news reader agrees to transport a young captive of the Kiowa back to her people in this exquisitely rendered, morally complex, multilayered novel of historical fiction from the author of 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Everyone

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

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

A boy and girl learning at home with their mother.

Homeschool Explorers

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room B at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Homeschool
Age Group:
Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Homeschool Meetup:

Explore new subjects through presentations, demonstrations, resources, and activities.

Event Details:

Join us for a fun lesson and an exciting craft!

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Homeschool
Event Details:

Explore new subjects through presentations, demonstrations, resources, and activities.

Join us for a fun lesson and an exciting craft!

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! 

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Child reading with a dog resting its head on the book

Read to a Dog

Thursday, July 3, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Read to a Dog:

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

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

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, Mid Rivers Mall Branch, Outreach, Spencer Road Branch, WingHaven® Branch, Central Services, Virtual

All branches of the St. Charles City-County Library are closed for Independence Day. Please return materials in the book drop. Have a nice holiday. We will see you on Saturday!

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, Mid Rivers Mall Branch, Outreach, Spencer Road Branch, WingHaven® Branch, Central Services, Virtual
Description:

All branches of the St. Charles City-County Library are closed for Independence Day. Please return materials in the book drop. Have a nice holiday.

Toddler playing drum

Playtime at the Library

Saturday, July 5, 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:
''

Come enjoy station activities that e

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

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Cliff View 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: Cliff View Branch
Room: Meeting Room
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

Tuesday, July 8, 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.

Jester Tells All!

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Event Details:

 Cornelius and his talking jester stick Poppy let kids help tell the stories of adventure & laughter. Learn the life of this jester and some of the great characters he mee...

Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 80
Event Details:

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Jester Tells All!

Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Event Details:

 Cornelius and his talking jester stick Poppy let kids help tell the stories of adventure & laughter. Learn the life of this jester and some of the great characters he mee...

Required
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Jester Tells All!

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Cliff View Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Event Details:

 Cornelius and his talking jester stick Poppy let kids help tell the stories of adventure & laughter. Learn the life of this jester and some of the great characters he mee...

Required
Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

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

Thursday, July 10, 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, July 10, 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.

Jester Tells All!

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Event Details:

 Cornelius and his talking jester stick Poppy let kids help tell the stories of adventure & laughter. Learn the life of this jester and some of the great characters he mee...

Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Jester Tells All!

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Event Details:

 Cornelius and his talking jester stick Poppy let kids help tell the stories of adventure & laughter. Learn the life of this jester and some of the great characters he mee...

Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Jester Tells All!

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Event Details:

 Cornelius and his talking jester stick Poppy let kids help tell the stories of adventure & laughter. Learn the life of this jester and some of the great characters he mee...

Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 55
Event Details:

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Jester Tells All!

Friday, July 11, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at WingHaven® Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Event Details:

 Cornelius and his talking jester stick Poppy let kids help tell the stories of adventure & laughter. Learn the life of this jester and some of the great characters he mee...

Required
Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Jester Tells All!

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Event Details:

 Cornelius and his talking jester stick Poppy let kids help tell the stories of adventure & laughter. Learn the life of this jester and some of the great characters he mee...

Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Jester Tells All!

Saturday, July 12, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Event Details:

 Cornelius and his talking jester stick Poppy let kids help tell the stories of adventure & laughter. Learn the life of this jester and some of the great characters he mee...

Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 100
Event Details:

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

Monday, July 14, 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, Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Time for Twos:

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

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

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.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

bookshelf full of colorful books

Book Discussion: "The Wishing Game" by Meg Shaffer

Monday, July 14, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Boone's Trail Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, 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.

Event Details:

A retired bestselling author hosts a one-of-a-kind competition, with high risks and high rewards--giving the winner a chance to change lives. Lucy Hart has come a long wa...

Required
Library Branch: Boone's Trail Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch.

Copies are available starting one month prior to the discussion, while supplies last.

A retired bestselling author hosts a one-of-a-kind competition, with high risks and high rewards--giving the winner a chance to change lives.

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.

Toddlers and adults on mat with toys

Tiny Tots

Tuesday, July 15, 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.

Child reading with a dog resting its head on the book

Read to a Dog

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Read to a Dog:

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

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

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Kids sitting at table of art supplies

Art Start for Little Ones

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Art Start for Little Ones:

Create and explore art with us!

Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 20

Create and explore art with us!

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! 

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

image of a jockey on top of the horse Seabiscuit

Nonfiction Book Discussion "Seabiscuit" by Laura Hillenbrand

Wednesday, July 16, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, Friends & Foundation, 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:

"Seabiscuit was one of the most electrifying and popular attractions in sports history and the single biggest newsmaker in the world in 1938, receiving more coverage than FDR, Hitl...

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, Friends & Foundation, History & Culture
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

"Seabiscuit was one of the most electrifying and popular attractions in sports history and the single biggest newsmaker in the world in 1938, receiving more coverage than FDR, Hitler, or Mussolini.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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