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Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B at Kathryn Linnemann 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: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room 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 class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this class.

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A&B at McClay 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.

Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: 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 class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this class.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:15am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
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.

Event Details:

Join us for story time at Deer Run! This program is geared towards ages 3-6 and families welcome. *Please note that both the 9:30 am and 10:30 am Story Times are the same progra...

Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

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

Join us for story time at Deer Run! This program is geared towards ages 3-6 and families welcome.

*Please note that both the 9:30 am and 10:30 am Story Times are the same program.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

No Registration

Registration is not required for this class.

A boy and girl learning at home with their mother.

Homeschool Explorers

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Cliff View Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Event Details:

Come meet with friends to explore, learn, make art and more!

Required
Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Come meet with friends to explore, learn, make art and more!

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Conference Room at Augusta Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Story Time:

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

Library Branch: Augusta Branch
Room: Conference Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 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 class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this class.

Teen Anime Club

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Kathryn Linnemann Teen Room at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Cancelled
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Kathryn Linnemann Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Movies & Music

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

woman's face in multiple colors, Hello Beautiful

Book Discussion: "Hello Beautiful" by Ann Napolitano

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room A at Spencer Road 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:

"William Waters grew up in a house silenced by tragedy, where his parents could hardly bear to look at him, much less love him. So it's a relief when his skill on the basketball co...

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
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.

"William Waters grew up in a house silenced by tragedy, where his parents could hardly bear to look at him, much less love him.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Person looking through a telescope at a starry night sky

Star Party

Tuesday, November 12, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families, Everyone
Star Party:

View our amazing universe through telescopes. Get hands on instruction to use the telescopes that are available for check-out at our branches.

Event Details:

Bring the whole family and join the experts from the Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri (ASEM) to be part of this telescope viewing session. We will gather to view the n...

Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12), Adults, Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 50
Event Details:

View our amazing universe through telescopes. Get hands on instruction to use the telescopes that are available for check-out at our branches.

Bring the whole family and join the experts from the Astronomical Society of Eastern Missouri (ASEM) to be part of this telescope viewing session.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Outdoor Class and Event Weather Statement

This class will be held outside. If the temperature is above 90 degrees, below 40 degrees, or there is other inclement weather, the class will be cancelled. If this class included registration you will receive a cancellation email 60 minutes before the class is scheduled to begin.

Register Everyone

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

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road 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: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
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 class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Beading 101

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 9:30am - 11:30am
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts
Age Group:
Adults
Event Details:

Learn the basics of beading. This is a beginner class. All supplies are provided.

Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts
Required
Seats Remaining: 17
Event Details:

Learn the basics of beading. This is a beginner class. All supplies are provided.

Father and mother reading with toddler

Fun For Ones

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Fun for Ones:

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

Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning

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

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

No Registration

Registration is not required for this class.

Toddlers and adults on mat with toys

Tiny Tots

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 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 class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

DUPLOs

Lego Builders Jr. class

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Event Details:

Listen to a story and build with the Library's LEGO and DUPLO bricks. Let's build together! We will listen to one story, then build and play with Deer Run's Duplo blocks!  ...

Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5), Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Families
Class & Event Types: Early Literacy & Learning, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

Let's build together! We will listen to one story, then build and play with Deer Run's Duplo blocks! 

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
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.

Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: 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 class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this class.

Fiber Arts Meet Up

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 10:00am - 1:00pm
Meeting Room at WingHaven® Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
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! 

Event Details:

Join us at the WingHaven® Branch on the second and fourth Wednesday for a gathering dedicated to Fiber Arts.  All fiber crafts welcome. You do not need to be an expert to come...

Required
Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Required
Seats Remaining: 40
Event Details:

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

Join us at the WingHaven® Branch on the second and fourth Wednesday for a gathering dedicated to Fiber Arts.  All fiber crafts welcome. You do not need to be an expert to come knit, crochet, weave, embroider, sew, or quilt with us.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road 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: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
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 class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

LEGOs

LEGO Builders

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 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.

Event Details:

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

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
Required
Seats Remaining: 16
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 class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Register Each Child Individually

Please register each child who will be attending individually.

Various game pieces around scrabble letters that spell out Games.

Board Game Night

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 5:00pm - 7:30pm
Mid Rivers Mall Branch
Class & Event Types:
Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Kids, 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
Event Details:

Play board games from our game library. We will be playing games from a selection including Trash Pandas, Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne, and more. Feel free to drop in anytime d...

Required
Library Branch: Mid Rivers Mall Branch
Age Group: Kids, 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: Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 10
Event Details:

Play board games from our game library. We will be playing games from a selection including Trash Pandas, Ticket to Ride, Carcassonne, and more. Feel free to drop in anytime during the open play.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Al-Anon

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room C at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Event Details:

For details, please see stl-al-anon.org. 

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Meeting Room C
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Event Details:

For details, please see stl-al-anon.org. 

Disclaimer(s)

No Registration

Registration is not required for this class.

Book cover for The Guncle by Steven Rowley

Book Discussion: "The Guncle" by Steven Rowley

Wednesday, November 13, 2024 at 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Meeting Room B at Kathryn Linnemann 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:

Patrick O’Hara has always loved his niece, Maisie, and nephew, Grant — from a safe distance. His Palm Springs home and reclusive lifestyle aren’t exactly welcoming to children. But...

Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

Patrick O’Hara has always loved his niece, Maisie, and nephew, Grant — from a safe distance. His Palm Springs home and reclusive lifestyle aren’t exactly welcoming to children.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Thursday, November 14, 2024 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 class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

No Registration

Registration is not required for this class.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Thursday, November 14, 2024 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 class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Teens jumping by fountain at Spencer Road Branch

Teen Advisory Board - Kathryn Linnemann

Thursday, November 14, 2024 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room B at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
Teen Advisory Board:

Be a part of the decision making process at the Library. Help plan programs, give book recommendations, promote the library, and eat some snacks!

Event Details:

Interested in joining TAB? Come to a meeting! We'll get you set up from there.   Attendees can receive an hour of volunteer credit for attending (plus any extra participati...

Open
Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends
Required
Seats Remaining: Unlimited
Event Details:

Be a part of the decision making process at the Library. Help plan programs, give book recommendations, promote the library, and eat some snacks!

Interested in joining TAB? Come to a meeting! We'll get you set up from there.  

Attendees can receive an hour of volunteer credit for attending (plus any extra participation you put in outside of meetings).

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Food and/or Drinks

Food and/or drinks will be served at this class 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. Please ask to see packaging at the event if you are concerned.  

Group of adults holding books

Silent Book Club

Friday, November 15, 2024 at 10:00am - 12:00pm
Conference Room C at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Event Details:

Do you struggle to find time for uninterrupted reading?  This book club is for you!   Drop in, grab a snack, relax, and read.

Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Conference Room C
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More
Event Details:

Do you struggle to find time for uninterrupted reading?  This book club is for you!  

Drop in, grab a snack, relax, and read.

Disclaimer(s)

Food and/or Drinks

Food and/or drinks will be served at this class 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. Please ask to see packaging at the event if you are concerned.