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Homeschool Explorers: LEGO Builders

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Meeting Room at Cliff View Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
:

Make new friends and build with the Library's LEGOs!

We will have a LEGO challenge and/or LEGO games will be played. You will be encouraged to share your builds with the class.

Youth Education Spotlight

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, Games & Activities, Hobbies & Recreation, Homeschool, Science & Technology
Required
Seats Remaining: 14
Event Details:

Make new friends and build with the Library's LEGOs!

We will have a LEGO challenge and/or LEGO games will be played. You will be encouraged to share your builds with the class.

Youth Education Spotlight

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.

red cover with helicopter in the air

Book Discussion: "The Women" by Kristen Hannah

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Meeting Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More
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.

"When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances "Frankie" McGrath hears these unexpected words, it is a revelation.

Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More
Required
Seats Remaining: 15
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.

"When twenty-year-old nursing student Frances "Frankie" McGrath hears these unexpected words, it is a revelation.

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.  

Sponsored by Friends

Sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Teen Anime Club

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 5:00pm - 7:00pm
Meeting Room B at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Movies & Music
Age Group:
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
:

Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities, History & Culture, Hobbies & Recreation, Movies & Music
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Register Each Teen

Please register each teen who will be attending the program.

Child reading with a dog resting its head on the book

Read to A Dog!

Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Community Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Age Group:
Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
:

Bring a book or choose one of ours and read to an attentive, adorable dog, or maybe even a fuzzy bunny. This class is a partnership between the Library and our "Tale Waggers" group, Love on a Leash.

Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Books & More, Evenings & Weekends
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Bring a book or choose one of ours and read to an attentive, adorable dog, or maybe even a fuzzy bunny. 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, November 26, 2025 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 program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Father and mother reading with toddler

Fun For Ones

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 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 program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Registration Not Required

Registration is not required for this program.

Growing Minds: Play Dough Party

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Growing Minds:

Fun exploration of topics that keep kids thinking and learning.

Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room

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, November 26, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting 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: Meeting 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.

Woman reading to group of toddlers

Time for Twos

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 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 program, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.

Blood drive word art

Blood Drive - ImpactLife

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 2:00pm - 6:00pm
Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Community Events, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Blood Drive:

Be a Donor!

Help save a life!  ImpactLife's blood donor bus will be at Kisker Road Library from 2-6 pm.

Check back in November 2025 to register!

Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

Be a Donor!

Help save a life!  ImpactLife's blood donor bus will be at Kisker Road Library from 2-6 pm.

Check back in November 2025 to register!

Dungeons and Dragons

Wednesday, November 26, 2025 at 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Kathryn Linnemann Teen Room at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities
Age Group:
Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
:

Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Kathryn Linnemann Teen Room
Age Group: Tweens (Grades 4-8), Teens (Grades 7-12)
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 8
Event Details:

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

Library closed

All Day
Augusta Branch, Boone's Trail Branch, Cliff View Branch, Corporate Parkway Branch, Deer Run Branch, Kathryn Linnemann Branch, Kisker Road Branch, Library to You Bookmobile, McClay Branch, Middendorf-Kredell Branch, Outreach, Spencer Road Branch, WingHaven® Branch, Central Services, Virtual, Staff Development Day, Mid Rivers Mall Branch

All branches of the St. Charles City-County Library are closed for Thanksgiving. Please return materials in the book drop. Have a nice holiday. We will see you on Saturday!

Closing
Branches:
Augusta Branch, Boone's Trail Branch, Cliff View Branch, Corporate Parkway Branch, Deer Run Branch, Kathryn Linnemann Branch, Kisker Road Branch, Library to You Bookmobile, McClay Branch, Middendorf-Kredell Branch, Outreach, Spencer Road Branch, WingHaven® Branch, Central Services, Virtual, Staff Development Day, Mid Rivers Mall Branch
Description:

All branches of the St. Charles City-County Library are closed for Thanksgiving. Please return materials in the book drop. Have a nice holiday.

Library closed

All Day
Augusta Branch, Boone's Trail Branch, Cliff View Branch, Corporate Parkway Branch, Deer Run Branch, Kathryn Linnemann Branch, Kisker Road Branch, Library to You Bookmobile, McClay Branch, Middendorf-Kredell Branch, Outreach, Spencer Road Branch, WingHaven® Branch, Central Services, Virtual, Staff Development Day, Mid Rivers Mall Branch

All branches of the St. Charles City-County Library are closed for Thanksgiving. Please return materials in the book drop. Have a nice holiday. We will see you on Saturday!

Closing
Branches:
Augusta Branch, Boone's Trail Branch, Cliff View Branch, Corporate Parkway Branch, Deer Run Branch, Kathryn Linnemann Branch, Kisker Road Branch, Library to You Bookmobile, McClay Branch, Middendorf-Kredell Branch, Outreach, Spencer Road Branch, WingHaven® Branch, Central Services, Virtual, Staff Development Day, Mid Rivers Mall Branch
Description:

All branches of the St. Charles City-County Library are closed for Thanksgiving. Please return materials in the book drop. Have a nice holiday.

Various game pieces around scrabble letters that spell out Games.

Scrabble

Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 1:00pm - 2:30pm
Meeting Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Games & Activities
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
:

Attention word lovers: exercise your brain by playing Scrabble with other adults!

Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Games & Activities
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

Attention word lovers: exercise your brain by playing Scrabble with other adults!

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

Sensory Play

Monday, December 1, 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, December 1, 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, December 1, 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.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Meeting Room at Deer Run 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.

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

*Both the 9:30 am and 10:30 am Story Times are the same program.

Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: 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.

*Both the 9:30 am and 10:30 am Story Times are the same program.

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, December 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Meeting Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
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.

Recommended for Toddlers 12-23 Months

Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
Age Group: 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.

Inclusive Story Time

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Meeting Room B at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
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)
:

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

Cancelled
Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Meeting Room B
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)
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts, Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Event Details:

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.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 11:00am
Meeting Room at Deer Run Branch
Age Group:
Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
Story Time:

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.

*Both the 9:30 am and 10:30 am Story Times are the same program.

Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Pre-K (Ages 3-5)
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.

*Both the 9:30 am and 10:30 am Story Times are the same program.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

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

Alzheimer's Association Support Group

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 10:30am - 12:00pm
Event 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.

Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Event Room N
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Health & Wellness, Self Improvement & Professional Development
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
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.

Six smiling teenages

Alphabet Soup

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Meeting Room B at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Arts & Crafts, Clubs & Communities, Current Events & Trends, History & Culture
Age Group:
Teens (Grades 7-12)
:

Alphabet Soup is an inclusive, safe, monthly hangout for LGBTQIA+ teens and allies. Each month, there is a unique topic of discussion and craft. Join us for an afternoon of fun!

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

Alphabet Soup is an inclusive, safe, monthly hangout for LGBTQIA+ teens and allies. Each month, there is a unique topic of discussion and craft. Join us for an afternoon of fun!

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.

Child reading with a dog resting its head on the book

Read to a Dog

Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Meeting Room at Cliff View Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Age Group:
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 program is a partnership between the Library and Love on a Leash. 

Required
Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Meeting Room
Age Group: Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Early Literacy & Learning
Required
Seats Remaining: 20
Event Details:

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

This program is a partnership between the Library and 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.