Event List

Filters
Age Group

Checkmate Academy: Lessons for Youth

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
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.

Upcoming
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.

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.

Discover crafting word art

Pinecone zinnias

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room at Boone's Trail Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 18+

Join us at Boone's Trail branch to create a 12" x 8" picture using pinecones and paint to create beautiful springtime zinnias on a wooden background.  All materials will be provided.

 

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

Join us at Boone's Trail branch to create a 12" x 8" picture using pinecones and paint to create beautiful springtime zinnias on a wooden background.  All materials will be provided.

 

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! 

Two children reading a book with a flashlight under a blanket

Pajama Story Time

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 6:45pm
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.

Two teens standing in the gateway to a large house that you can see in the background.

Meet the Author: Alyson Gerber - A SECRET ESCAPE

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families

Alyson Gerber presents the third book in THE LIARS SOCIETY, A SECRET ESCAPE.

About THE LIARS SOCIETY: A SECRET ESCAPE

Open
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families
Class & Event Types: Author Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

Alyson Gerber presents the third book in THE LIARS SOCIETY, A SECRET ESCAPE.

About THE LIARS SOCIETY: A SECRET ESCAPE

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Sponsored by the Foundation

The St. Charles City County Library Foundation generously sponsored this event.

Colorful treble clef with music notes

Live @ the Library: Mountain Sam Wheelock "A Story and a Song"

Monday, April 6, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Evenings & Weekends, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Everyone

The one-man concert, "A Story and a Song," is performed by Mountain Sam Wheelock.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Movies & Music
Registration Required
Event Details:

The one-man concert, "A Story and a Song," is performed by Mountain Sam Wheelock.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

People stand in line to vote in a Public Election

Public Election

All Day
Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Community Events
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 55+

This room is reserved for a public election.

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Community Events
Event Details:

This room is reserved for a public election.

People stand in line to vote in a Public Election

Public Election

All Day
Community Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Community Events
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 55+

This room is reserved for a public election.

Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Community Events
Event Details:

This room is reserved for a public election.

People stand in line to vote in a Public Election

Public Election

All Day
Community Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Community Events
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 55+

This room is reserved for a public election.

Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Community Events
Event Details:

This room is reserved for a public election.

People stand in line to vote in a Public Election

Public Election

All Day
Community Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Community Events
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 55+

This room is reserved for a public election.

Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Community Events
Event Details:

This room is reserved for a public election.

People stand in line to vote in a Public Election

Public Election

All Day
Community Room A&B at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Community Events
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 55+

This room is reserved for a public election.

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Community Events
Event Details:

This room is reserved for a public election.

People stand in line to vote in a Public Election

Public Election

All Day
Community Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Community Events
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 55+

This room is reserved for a public election.

Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Community Events
Event Details:

This room is reserved for a public election.

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room C 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.

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room C
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.

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.

Father and mother reading with toddler

Fun for Ones

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
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.

Recommended for Toddlers 12-23 Months

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, 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.

Toddlers and adults on mat with toys

Tiny Tots

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 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.

Discover crafting word art

Pinecone zinnias

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at Boone's Trail Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Ages 18+

Join us at Boone's Trail branch to create a 12" x 8" picture using pinecones and paint to create beautiful springtime zinnias on a wooden background.  All materials will be provided.

 

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

Join us at Boone's Trail branch to create a 12" x 8" picture using pinecones and paint to create beautiful springtime zinnias on a wooden background.  All materials will be provided.

 

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! 

Crafting connections word art

I Love Quilts!

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 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 

Upcoming
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.

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room C 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.

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room C
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.

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.

Healthy foods weight loss tools and medical instruments on a light blue background.

Alzheimer's Association Support Group

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Community 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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community 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.

Various game pieces around scrabble letters that spell out Games.

Canasta - Hand & Foot

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:30pm
Community Room at Boone's Trail Branch
Class & Event Types:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Learn to play Hand & Foot Canasta.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Boone's Trail Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
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.

Write Your Life Story This Year

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Community Room A at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
America 250, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
America 250:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting loca...

Write Your Life Story a little at a time with this bi-weekly group. At each meeting, you will receive topics on which to write; return in two weeks and share your writing if you desire.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: America 250, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

In commemoration of America's 250th anniversary, the St. Charles City-County Library is offering a wide variety of presentations and programs throughout the year, highlighting local, state, and national events, time periods, and cultural moments.

Write Your Life Story a little at a time with this bi-weekly group. At each meeting, you will receive topics on which to write; return in two weeks and share your writing if you desire.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Six smiling teenages

Alphabet Soup: Dungeons and Dragons

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Community Room B at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends, History & Culture
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Watch movies, talk books, and more with like-minded LGBTQ+ and allies! During April, our topic is Dungeons and Dragons.

Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends, History & Culture
Event Details:

Watch movies, talk books, and more with like-minded LGBTQ+ and allies! During April, our topic is Dungeons and Dragons.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Food and/or Drinks

Food and/or drinks will be served at this program or event. Please contact the Library with any questions or concerns you have.

While we do not serve snacks containing nuts at any youth classes, we cannot always ensure there is no cross-contamination in processing. If you are concerned, please ask to see the packaging at the event.  

Unaccompanied Child Parental Permission Form

Any children between the ages of 10 and 16 who will be attending this program without an adult present in the library must have a copy of the Unaccompanied Child Parental Permission Form on file. This form only needs to be filled once per school year. 

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Kids sitting at table of art supplies

Family Fun: Zoo Art

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room C at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families
Growing Artists:

Open-ended and explorative preschool art session focused on the process of making art.  Dress to be messy. 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room C
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

Open-ended and explorative preschool art session focused on the process of making art. 
Dress to be messy. 

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.  

Manga Book Discussion: Promised Neverland by Kaiu Shirai

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Conference Room C at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

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.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Conference Room C
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, 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.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Food and/or Drinks

Food and/or drinks will be served at this program or event. Please contact the Library with any questions or concerns you have.

While we do not serve snacks containing nuts at any youth classes, we cannot always ensure there is no cross-contamination in processing. If you are concerned, please ask to see the packaging at the event.  

Register Everyone

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

Child reading with a dog resting its head on the book

Read to a Dog!

Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Cliff View Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, 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.

This class is a partnership between the Library and our "Tale Waggers" group, Love on a Leash.  

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

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.