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Game On: Chess Club

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Everyone

Drop in for a casual morning of chess! We’ll provide the boards and space—you bring the strategy. All ages and skill levels are welcome. No instruction provided.

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Age Group: Everyone
Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities
Event Details:

Drop in for a casual morning of chess! We’ll provide the boards and space—you bring the strategy. All ages and skill levels are welcome. No instruction provided.

Disclaimer(s)

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Family Story Time

Saturday, July 18, 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.

Toddlers and adults on mat with toys

Baby Playdate

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Baby Playdate:

Children can enjoy toys, books, and activities designed for babies, toddlers, and their caregivers! 

Cancelled
Closed
Registration Required
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-1), Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning, Evenings & Weekends
Registration Required

Children can enjoy toys, books, and activities designed for babies, toddlers, 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.

Kids and parents sit on the floor listening to a presentation

The Magic of Dinosaurs

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities
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), Families

Join us for a laugh-filled family comedy magic show all about dinosaurs! Children will discover exciting dinosaur books as each one comes to life through hilarious, interactive magic designed to spark imagination and a love of reading.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L&M - BJC St. Peters Rooms
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), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for a laugh-filled family comedy magic show all about dinosaurs! Children will discover exciting dinosaur books as each one comes to life through hilarious, interactive magic designed to spark imagination and a love of reading.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Hold for Grace Program

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Cancelled
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Community Room A&B

Teen Hangout: Manga & Anime

Saturday, July 18, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:00pm
Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Homeschool
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)

Meet with like-minded people to discuss, craft, and draw all things anime & manga!

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Age Group: Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Evenings & Weekends, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

Meet with like-minded people to discuss, craft, and draw all things anime & manga!

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.  

Many spools of colorful thread

English Paper Piecing

Sunday, July 19, 2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Learn how to do English Paper Piecing, a fun method of sewing fabric pieces together to make small projects, quilts, and decorative items.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room L - Siteman at BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Hobbies & Recreation
Registration Required
Event Details:

Learn how to do English Paper Piecing, a fun method of sewing fabric pieces together to make small projects, quilts, and decorative items.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Baby lying on a blanket and grasping adult's fingers

Baby Time

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community 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: Community 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.

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

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Babies (Ages 0-1)
Tiny Tots:

Grow Your Reader with stories, songs, and activities for babies birth to 23 months and their caregivers.

Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Babies (Ages 0-1)
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.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community 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.

We'll explore a new theme each week! The Story Times on each Monday, Thursday, and Saturday have the same theme.

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community 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.

We'll explore a new theme each week! 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.

Kids sitting at table of art supplies

Growing Artists

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
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. 

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

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! 

Supplies

All supplies provided.  

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

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

Navigating Medicare with Confidence in partnership with SSM Health

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Event Room M - BJC St. Peters Room at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 55+

***WAITING ON PRESENTER***

Please click HERE to register.

Presented in partnership with SSM Health, this free educational seminar is designed to help individuals approaching Medicare eligibility bett

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room M - BJC St. Peters Room
Age Group: Adults, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Health & Wellness
Event Details:

***WAITING ON PRESENTER***

Please click HERE to register.

Presented in partnership with SSM Health, this free educational seminar is designed to help individuals approaching Medicare eligibility bett

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Lunch @ the Library

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Community 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: Community 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.

An oval image of a turtle with his head up looking around with the words Reptiles & Amphibians of Missouri around it.

Reptiles and Amphibians of Missouri

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room at Deer Run Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Reading Challenge, Homeschool, Science & Technology
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), Families

An educational, up-close experience for the whole family! Enjoy facts and stories about Missouri’s amphibians and reptiles while meeting the animals themselves.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Community Room
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), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

An educational, up-close experience for the whole family! Enjoy facts and stories about Missouri’s amphibians and reptiles while meeting the animals themselves.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

A large pile of LEGOs

LEGO Builders

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:30pm
Community Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation
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), Families, Everyone
LEGO Builders:

Build with the Library's LEGO bricks.

Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
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), Families, Everyone
Class & Event Types: Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation

Build with the Library's LEGO bricks.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Person looking through a telescope at a starry night sky

Star Party

Monday, July 20, 2026 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Community 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.

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Community 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
Registration Required
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 program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Outdoor Program and Event Weather Statement

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

Register Everyone

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

Father and mother reading with toddler

Fun for Ones

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Fun for Ones:

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

This program will be repeated at 10:30 am.

Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
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 one-year-olds and their caregivers.

This program will be repeated at 10:30 am.

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.

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room A&B 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 A&B
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, July 21, 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, July 21, 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.

A small pile of DUPLOs

LEGO Builders Jr.

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room A at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
LEGO Builders Jr.:

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

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Kids, Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends, Early Literacy & Learning, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Science & Technology
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.

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.


 

An oval image of a turtle with his head up looking around with the words Reptiles & Amphibians of Missouri around it.

Reptiles and Amphibians of Missouri

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community Room at WingHaven® Branch
Class & Event Types:
Special Events, Reading Challenge, Science & Technology
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), Families

An educational, up-close experience for the whole family! Enjoy facts and stories about Missouri’s amphibians and reptiles while meeting the animals themselves.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: WingHaven® Branch
Room: Community Room
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), Families
Class & Event Types: Special Events, Reading Challenge, Science & Technology
Registration Required
Event Details:

An educational, up-close experience for the whole family! Enjoy facts and stories about Missouri’s amphibians and reptiles while meeting the animals themselves.

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.  

Father and mother reading with toddler

Fun for Ones

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room A&B at McClay Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
Toddlers (Ages 1-3)
Fun for Ones:

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

This class is a repeat from 9:30 am.

Library Branch: McClay Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
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 one-year-olds and their caregivers.

This class is a repeat from 9:30 am.

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.

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Tuesday, July 21, 2026 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Community Room A&B 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 A&B
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.