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Lego Builders Jr.

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities, Homeschool
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
LEGO Builders Jr.:

Listen to a story and build with the Library's LEGO and DUPLO bricks.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities, Homeschool
Registration Required

Listen to a story and build with the Library's LEGO and DUPLO 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.

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time For Twos

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
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.

Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Community Room
Age Group: Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: 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.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time at Chicken N Pickle

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Outreach
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families
Story Time:

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

Join us for a special story time all about camping.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Offsite Event
Library Branch: Outreach
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning
Registration Required
Event Details:

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

Join us for a special story time all about camping.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Registration Appreciated but Not Required

Registration is not required for this program, but registering is helpful to make sure we have enough staff to accommodate everyone.


 

Guitar Club

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Communities, Hobbies & Recreation, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Age Group:
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults

Medium close in picture of a teen playing acoustic guitar

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Communities, Hobbies & Recreation, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Registration Required
Event Details:

Medium close in picture of a teen playing acoustic guitar

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. 

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.  

Hold for TBA Adult Program

Monday, January 26, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Community Events, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Hold for future TBA Queer Adult program at KL

Cancelled
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Hold for future TBA Queer Adult program at KL

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, January 27, 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.

Child reading with a dog resting its head on the book

Read to a Dog!

Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room B at Spencer Road 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: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
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.

Growing Minds: Play Dough Party

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room at Deer Run Branch
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Growing Minds:

Fun exploration of topics that keep kids thinking and learning.

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

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.

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room B at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
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: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: 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.

faded image of John Fremont in civil war uniform

Meet the Author: Gregory Wolk- "John Fremont's 100 Days"

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Author Events, Special Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

For one hundred days in 1861, John Frémont was the general in charge of the United States Army’s Western Department, an enormous territory that included the state of Illinois and all the states—and prospective states—that lay west of Illinoi

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Author Events, Special Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends, History & Culture
Registration Required
Event Details:

For one hundred days in 1861, John Frémont was the general in charge of the United States Army’s Western Department, an enormous territory that included the state of Illinois and all the states—and prospective states—that lay west of Illinoi

Child reading with a dog resting its head on the book

Read to a Dog!

Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room at Deer Run 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: Deer Run 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.

Cup of coffee

Coffee and Conversation

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Conference Room at Augusta Branch
Class & Event Types:
Clubs & Communities
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Coffee and Conversation:

Enjoy a cup of coffee, a sweet treat, and relaxing conversation.

Library Branch: Augusta Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities

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.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Thursday, January 29, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community 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: Community 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.

Various game pieces around scrabble letters that spell out Games.

Canasta - Hand & Foot

Thursday, January 29, 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.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Family Story Time

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities intended for families with children ages 0 through the second grade.


 

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3), Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends
Event Details:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities intended for families with children ages 0 through the second grade.


 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

DIY Crafts: Scrapbook Calendar

Saturday, January 31, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:30pm
Community Room A at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Make a calendar filled with memories gathered during 2026. Each month attendees will make one calendar page resulting in a complete calendar ready for the new year. Calendar pages will be provided.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Seasonal, Arts & Crafts, Evenings & Weekends, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Make a calendar filled with memories gathered during 2026. Each month attendees will make one calendar page resulting in a complete calendar ready for the new year. Calendar pages will be provided.

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.  

Crafting connections word art

Sip & Stitch

Monday, February 2, 2026 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.

Upcoming
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.

Public Elections

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.

Crafting connections word art

I Love Quilts!

Tuesday, February 3, 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.

Various game pieces around scrabble letters that spell out Games.

Canasta - Hand & Foot

Tuesday, February 3, 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.

Child reading with a dog resting its head on the book

Read to a Dog!

Tuesday, February 3, 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.

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Wednesday, February 4, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room B at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
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: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids, Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: 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.

Cup of coffee

Coffee and Conversation

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 9:00am - 10:00am
Conference Room at Augusta Branch
Class & Event Types:
Clubs & Communities
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Coffee and Conversation:

Enjoy a cup of coffee, a sweet treat, and relaxing conversation.

Library Branch: Augusta Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities

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.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community 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: Community 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.