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An indigenous woman, Nemonte Nenquimo, with red face markings on her eyes, cheeks, and nose, wearing blue and yellow flowers on her head.

Book Discussion: "We Will Be Jaguars" by Nemonte Nenquimo

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 11:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room A at Spencer Road 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.

"Born into the Waorani tribe of Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest—one of the last to be contacted by missionaries in the 1950s—Nemonte Nenquimo had a singular upbringing.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More
Registration Required
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.

"Born into the Waorani tribe of Ecuador’s Amazon rainforest—one of the last to be contacted by missionaries in the 1950s—Nemonte Nenquimo had a singular upbringing.

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

This event was generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Blue cover with car driving into a sunset.

Book Discussion: "The Mostly True Story of Tanner & Louise" by Colleen Oakley

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Community Room A - BJC Progress West Room at Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Friends & Foundation
Age Group:
Adults
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.

A wildly entertaining road trip novel featuring a college dropout and an eighty-four-year-old woman off on the adventure of their lives, full of tremendous heart, wit, and wisdom. Twenty-one-year-old Tanner Quimby needs a place to live.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room A - BJC Progress West Room
Age Group: Adults
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Friends & Foundation
Registration Required
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.

A wildly entertaining road trip novel featuring a college dropout and an eighty-four-year-old woman off on the adventure of their lives, full of tremendous heart, wit, and wisdom. Twenty-one-year-old Tanner Quimby needs a place to live.

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

This event was generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Three children working together to build something out of mechanical pieces.

Tech Time

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Community Room A&B at Kisker Road Branch
Class & Event Types:
Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology
Age Group:
Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Early Elementary (Grades K-2), Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5)
Class & Event Types: Evenings & Weekends, Science & Technology
Registration Required

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.

Al-Anon

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room C at Middendorf-Kredell Branch

Meeting

Library Branch: Middendorf-Kredell Branch
Room: Community Room C
Event Details:

Meeting

Child reading with a dog resting its head on the book

Read to a Dog!

Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 6:30pm - 7:30pm
Community Room A&B at Corporate Parkway 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: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Community Room A&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.

Cup of coffee

Coffee and Conversation

Thursday, November 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, November 5, 2026 at 9:30am - 10:00am
Community Room at Cliff View 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.

Come join us for a new theme each week.

Library Branch: Cliff View Branch
Room: Community Room
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.

Come join us for a new theme each week.

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.

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

Heart Health Screenings

Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 9:30am - 12:30pm
Community Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Community Events, Health & Wellness
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

BJC & Progress West Hospitals will host a free health screening event at the Corporate Parkway Branch. The free screenings include blood pressure, blood sugar, A1C, and cholesterol checks.

Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Community Events, Health & Wellness
Event Details:

BJC & Progress West Hospitals will host a free health screening event at the Corporate Parkway Branch. The free screenings include blood pressure, blood sugar, A1C, and cholesterol checks.

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

Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room B at Kathryn Linnemann 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.

Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: 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.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Thursday, November 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.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:30am
Community Room A&B at Kisker 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: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Community Room A&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, November 5, 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.

Various game pieces around scrabble letters that spell out Games.

Canasta - Hand & Foot

Thursday, November 5, 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.

Crafting connections word art

Yarn Arts

Thursday, November 5, 2026 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.

Child reading with a dog resting its head on the book

Read to a Dog!

Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 5:30pm - 6:30pm
Community Room A&B at Kisker 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: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Community Room A&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.

Fairy tale scene coming out of a book

Story Time

Friday, November 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 10:45am
Community Room A&B at Corporate Parkway 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.

Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: 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.

Family fun word art

Family Fun: Art Buffet

Friday, November 6, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community 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), Families

Join us for free-form crafts that the whole family can create! An array of art supplies will be provided.

This program is recommended for ages 3-10. 

 

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Deer Run Branch
Room: Community 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), Families
Class & Event Types: Arts & Crafts
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us for free-form crafts that the whole family can create! An array of art supplies will be provided.

This program is recommended for ages 3-10. 

 

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.  

open book with a plant growing out of it

Find Your Next Read

Friday, November 6, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Community Room A at Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More
Age Group:
Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+

Join us at the Library to discuss different Bibliographic Resources to keep your TBR List long!

We will discuss titles from many genres so you may find some good Holiday Gift Ideas for Friends and Family.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Kathryn Linnemann Branch
Room: Community Room A
Age Group: Adults, Ages 18+, Ages 21+, Ages 55+
Class & Event Types: Books & More
Registration Required
Event Details:

Join us at the Library to discuss different Bibliographic Resources to keep your TBR List long!

We will discuss titles from many genres so you may find some good Holiday Gift Ideas for Friends and Family.

Disclaimer(s)

Accommodations

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

The cover is in shades of blue, white, and gold. A young girl looks solemn on the cover, and a star of David necklace is beside her.

Let's Read: "Number the Stars" by Lois Lowery

Friday, November 6, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm
Community Room A&B at Corporate Parkway Branch
Class & Event Types:
Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities, Homeschool
Age Group:
Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)

The author of the Anastasia books as well as more serious fiction (Rabble Starkey, 1987) offers her first historical fiction—a story about the escape of the Jews from Denmark in 1943.

Upcoming
Registration Required
Library Branch: Corporate Parkway Branch
Room: Community Room A&B
Age Group: Kids, Upper Elementary (Grades 3-5), Tweens (Grades 4-8)
Class & Event Types: Books & More, Clubs & Communities, Games & Activities, Homeschool
Registration Required
Event Details:

The author of the Anastasia books as well as more serious fiction (Rabble Starkey, 1987) offers her first historical fiction—a story about the escape of the Jews from Denmark in 1943.

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

This event was generously sponsored by the Friends of the Library.

Hold for Family Fun

Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 9:00am - 12:00pm
Community Room B at Spencer Road Branch
Age Group:
Kids
Library Branch: Spencer Road Branch
Room: Community Room B
Age Group: Kids

Game On: Chess Club

Saturday, November 7, 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

Story Time

Saturday, November 7, 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.

Toddler playing drum

Playtime at the Library

Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 10:00am - 11:00am
Community 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)
Baby Playdate:

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

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Library Branch: Kisker Road Branch
Room: Community 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:

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

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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

Baby Time

Monday, November 9, 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.