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Diaper Distribution

Thursday, July 31, 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. 

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. 

Kids sitting at table of art supplies

Growing Artists

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Growing Artists:

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

Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

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.

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.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Thursday, July 31, 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 31, 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.

Let's Get Loud in the Library with Babaloo

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
:

Required
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Movies & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 60
Event Details:

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.  

Lunch @ the Library

Thursday, July 31, 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...

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.

Various game pieces around scrabble letters that spell out Games.

Canasta - Hand & Foot

Thursday, July 31, 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.

Required
Library Branch: Boone's Trail Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults
Class & Event Types: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 12
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.

Let's Get Loud in the Library with Babaloo

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
:

Required
Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Games & Activities, Movies & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Crafting connections word art

Yarn Arts

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Conference Room at Augusta Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
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! 

Library Branch: Augusta Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Colorful thread

Stitchin' Fun - Embroidery Basics

Thursday, July 31, 2025 at 4:30pm - 6:30pm
Conference Room at Augusta Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
:

Learn a few basic embroidery stitches and leave with a embroidered square.

You'll select your pattern, trace it on fabric, practice a few basic stitches, and stitch something fun!

YOU BRING THE FOLLOWING:

Required
Library Branch: Augusta Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Learn a few basic embroidery stitches and leave with a embroidered square.

You'll select your pattern, trace it on fabric, practice a few basic stitches, and stitch something fun!

YOU BRING THE FOLLOWING:

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Friends of the Library Book Fair

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 9:00am - 9:00pm
Outreach
Class & Event Types:
Friends & Foundation
Age Group:
Everyone
:

The annual Friends of the Library Book Fair will be held at The Family Arena, 2002 Arena Parkway, in St. Charles.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Everyone
Class & Event Types: Friends & Foundation
Event Details:

The annual Friends of the Library Book Fair will be held at The Family Arena, 2002 Arena Parkway, in St. Charles.

Family fun word art

Family Fun: Art For All

Friday, August 1, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts
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), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families, Everyone
:

Join us for free-form crafts that the whole family can create. An array of supplies will be available for patrons to create anything their imaginations can think up.

Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
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), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+, Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 30
Event Details:

Join us for free-form crafts that the whole family can create. An array of supplies will be available for patrons to create anything their imaginations can think up.

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.  

Lunch @ the Library

Friday, August 1, 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...

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.

A boy and girl learning at home with their mother.

Homeschool Explorers

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

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

Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Communities, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 15

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

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 Everyone

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

Friends of the Library Book Fair

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 9:00am - 7:00pm
Outreach
Class & Event Types:
Friends & Foundation
Age Group:
Everyone
:

The annual Friends of the Library Book Fair will be held at The Family Arena, 2002 Arena Parkway in St. Charles, and it is open to the public.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Everyone
Class & Event Types: Friends & Foundation
Event Details:

The annual Friends of the Library Book Fair will be held at The Family Arena, 2002 Arena Parkway in St. Charles, and it is open to the public.

Toddler playing drum

Playtime at the Library

Saturday, August 2, 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)
:

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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:
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Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Baby lying on a blanket and grasping adult's fingers

Diaper Distribution

Saturday, August 2, 2025 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
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. 

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. 

Let's Get Loud in the Library with Babaloo

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

Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, Movies & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 75
Event Details:

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.  

Friends of the Library Book Fair

Sunday, August 3, 2025 at 10:00am - 3:00pm
Outreach
Class & Event Types:
Friends & Foundation
Age Group:
Everyone
:

The annual Friends of the Library Book Fair will be held at The Family Arena, 2002 Arena Parkway in St. Charles, and it is open to the public.

Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Everyone
Class & Event Types: Friends & Foundation
Event Details:

The annual Friends of the Library Book Fair will be held at The Family Arena, 2002 Arena Parkway in St. Charles, and it is open to the public.

Toddlers and adults on mat with toys

Sensory Play

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:15am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
:

Drop in for an open playtime designed for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. We'll have toys, books, and activities that encourage children to explore their senses.

Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 25
Event Details:

Drop in for an open playtime designed for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers. We'll have toys, books, and activities that encourage children to explore their senses.

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.

Baby lying on a blanket and grasping adult's fingers

Baby Time

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Babies (Ages 0-1)
Baby Time:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for babies birth to 11 months and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-1)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for babies birth to 11 months and their caregivers.

Children with lab glasses and beakers

Growing Minds

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Growing Minds:

Fun exploration of topics that keep kids thinking and learning.

Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology

Fun exploration of topics that keep kids thinking and learning.

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. 

Messy Crafts

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

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Crafting connections word art

Sip & Stitch

Monday, August 4, 2025 at 11:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting 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.

Required
Library Branch: Boone's Trail Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
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.

Lunch @ the Library

Monday, August 4, 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...

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.