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Teens and Tweens Hangout: Video Games and Chill

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 1:30pm - 2:30pm
Kathryn Linnemann Teen Room at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)

Throughout the Summer, the Library will host a weekly event on Wednesdays for teens and tweens after Lunch @ the Library. 

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Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Kathryn Linnemann Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation
Event Details:

Throughout the Summer, the Library will host a weekly event on Wednesdays for teens and tweens after Lunch @ the Library. 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Various game pieces around scrabble letters that spell out Games.

Chickenfoot Dominoes

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at WingHaven® Branch
Class & Event Types:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Head on over to the WingHaven® Branch and join us as we play a fun, simple, easy-to-learn version of dominoes called Chickenfoot! 

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Registration Required
Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Head on over to the WingHaven® Branch and join us as we play a fun, simple, easy-to-learn version of dominoes called Chickenfoot! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Let's Explore: Painting with Pointillism

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Homeschool Meetup:

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

Color Your World! Learn about Pointillism - a technique of painting using tiny dots! And then create your own masterpiece!

This program is recommended for Grades K-5.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Reading Challenge, Arts & Crafts, History & Culture, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Color Your World! Learn about Pointillism - a technique of painting using tiny dots! And then create your own masterpiece!

This program is recommended for Grades K-5.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Free Kidsight Vision Screenings

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)

KidSight offers quick, noninvasive vision screenings for children ages 6 months to 16 years old.

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Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

KidSight offers quick, noninvasive vision screenings for children ages 6 months to 16 years old.

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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Next Chapter Book Club

Wednesday, July 9, 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 ...

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities
Registration Required

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.

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

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room at Cliff View Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
LEGO Builders:

Build with the Library's LEGO bricks.

Children will have the opportunity to select one creation to display in the Library.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

Build with the Library's LEGO bricks.

Children will have the opportunity to select one creation to display in the Library.

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.

A cop and young girl sit next to a brown dog. They are smiling up at the reader.

Let's Read: "A Million Ways Home" by Dianna Dorisi Winget

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool
Age Group:
Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)

"Let's Read" is a book club for kids! Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch, read on your own, and then come into the library for a group discussion and fun activities about the book you read!

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

"Let's Read" is a book club for kids! Please pick up a copy of the book at the hosting branch, read on your own, and then come into the library for a group discussion and fun activities about the book you read!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Genreflection Challenge 2025

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:00pm - 8:00pm
Conference Room F - Houck Professional Room at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Ready to branch out of your reading comfort zone? Stuck in a reading rut?  Join the 2025 Genreflection Book Challenge. Explore different genres by reading 12 books of your choosing that you might not otherwise try.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Conference Room F - Houck Professional Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

Ready to branch out of your reading comfort zone? Stuck in a reading rut?  Join the 2025 Genreflection Book Challenge. Explore different genres by reading 12 books of your choosing that you might not otherwise try.

Child reading with a dog resting its head on the book

Read to a Dog!

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)

Bring a book or choose one of ours and read to an attentive, adorable dog, or maybe even a fuzzy bunny. This class is a partnership between the Library and our "Tale Waggers" group Love on a Leash.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

Bring a book or choose one of ours and read to an attentive, adorable dog, or maybe even a fuzzy bunny. This class is a partnership between the Library and our "Tale Waggers" group Love on a Leash.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

AL-ANON

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C at Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Meeeting

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Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room C
Event Details:

Meeeting

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Book Discussion: "Starter Villain" by John Scalzi

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A - BJC Progress West Room at Middendorf-Kredell 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.

Inheriting your uncle's supervillain business is more complicated than you might think. Particularly when you discover who's running the place.

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Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room A - BJC Progress West Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, 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.

Inheriting your uncle's supervillain business is more complicated than you might think. Particularly when you discover who's running the place.

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: George Caleb Bingham, "The Missouri Artist"

Wednesday, July 9, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, 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. 

Join us as we discover the life and works of George Caleb Bingham, an artist and occasional politician whose works have become iconic representations of the hustle and bustle of life and the political process in frontier Missouri during the 19th c

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

Discover information on historical people, places, or things. 

Join us as we discover the life and works of George Caleb Bingham, an artist and occasional politician whose works have become iconic representations of the hustle and bustle of life and the political process in frontier Missouri during the 19th c

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Coffee and Conversation

Thursday, July 10, 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.

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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.

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Diaper Distribution

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 9:00am - 1:00pm
Spencer Road Branch
Age Group:
Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)

Spencer Road Branch is offering free emergency diaper distribution in the Commons at Spencer Road near the north entrance. 

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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. 

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Story Time

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell 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.

Join us for stories, songs, and a craft at the Middendorf-Kredell Branch! We have a new theme each week and the Story Times on each Monday, Thursday, and Saturday have the same theme.

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Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
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.

Join us for stories, songs, and a craft at the Middendorf-Kredell Branch! We have a new theme each week and the Story Times on each Monday, Thursday, and Saturday have the same theme.

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.

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
Upcoming
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Registration 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
Registration Required
Event Details:

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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Senior Social Hour

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Current Events & Trends
Age Group:
Ages 55+

Join us for casual conversation about topics of interest and connect with fellow seniors from the community.

Light refreshments provided.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Current Events & Trends
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for casual conversation about topics of interest and connect with fellow seniors from the community.

Light refreshments provided.

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.  

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Story Time

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at WingHaven® Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, 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.

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Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, 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.

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Free Kidsight Vision Screenings

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)

KidSight offers quick, noninvasive vision screenings for children ages 6 months to 16 years old.

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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

KidSight offers quick, noninvasive vision screenings for children ages 6 months to 16 years old.

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.

Lunch @ the Library

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Lunch @ the Library:

Free lunch served at the Library for all children ages 18 and under! Sponsored by Operation Food Search.  Program runs each week Monday through Friday from June 5 through A...

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Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Health & Wellness

Free lunch served at the Library for all children ages 18 and under! Sponsored by Operation Food Search. 

Program runs each week Monday through Friday from June 5 through August 16. Lunches will be served and must be eaten in the library, and the child receiving the meal must be present. 

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

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Meeting Room at Boone's Trail Branch
Class & Event Types:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults

Learn to play Hand & Foot Canasta.

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Registration Required
Library Branch: Boone's Trail Branch
Room: Meeting 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.

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Acoustic Jam @ the Library

Thursday, July 10, 2025 at 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Meeting Room A at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Clubs & Communities, Hobbies & Recreation, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Make Music and new friends at the library!  

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Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Hobbies & Recreation, Movies & Music
Event Details:

Make Music and new friends at the library!  

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.